The 20 Best Absence Seizure Doctors Near Me in Urbana, IL

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 137 doctor with experience in Absence Seizure near Urbana, IL. Of these, 114 are Experienced, 21 are Advanced and 2 are Distinguished.

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    Distinguished in Absence Seizure
    Distinguished in Absence Seizure
    259 E Erie St Ste 1900, Lavin Family Pavilion, 
    Chicago, IL 
    Experience:
    30+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Stephan Schuele is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. He has been practicing medicine for over 30 years. Dr. Schuele is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Absence Seizure. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Seizures, Epilepsy, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, Central Sleep Apnea, and Deep Brain Stimulation. Dr. Schuele is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology - Clinical Neurophysiology (Certified).

    Experienced in Absence Seizure
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Absence Seizure
    Family Medicine

    OSF Saint Katharine - Center For Health

    1307 West Washington Street Suite 145, 
    Oregon, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Gregory Reckamp is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Oregon, Illinois. Dr. Reckamp is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Absence Seizure. He is also highly rated in 31 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Coronary Heart Disease, Atherosclerosis, Primary Orthostatic Tremor, Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, and Endoscopy. Dr. Reckamp is board certified in American Board Of Family Medicine.

    Distinguished in Absence Seizure
    Pediatric Neurology
    Distinguished in Absence Seizure
    Pediatric Neurology

    University Of Chicago Medical Center

    5841 S Maryland Ave, 
    Chicago, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Douglas Nordli is a Pediatric Neurologist practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Nordli is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Absence Seizure. He is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Genetic Epilepsy with Febrile Seizures Plus (GEFS+), Epilepsy, Seizures, and Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure.

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    Advanced in Absence Seizure
    Advanced in Absence Seizure

    Katerji Pediatric Neurology & Associates, SC

    1220 Iroquois Ave, 
    Naperville, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Mohamed Katerji is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Naperville, Illinois. Dr. Katerji is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Absence Seizure. He is also highly rated in 36 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, Seizures, Athetosis, and Genetic Epilepsy with Febrile Seizures Plus (GEFS+). Dr. Katerji is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry & Neurology, Neurology With Special Qualification In Child Neurology.

    Advanced in Absence Seizure
    Advanced in Absence Seizure
    259 E Erie St Ste 1900, Lavin Family Pavilion, 
    Chicago, IL 
    Experience:
    8+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Kapil Gururangan is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. He has been practicing medicine for over 8 years. Dr. Gururangan is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Absence Seizure. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Seizures, Epilepsy, Absence Seizure, and Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure. Dr. Gururangan is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology - Clinical Neurophysiology (Certified).

    Advanced in Absence Seizure
    Pediatric Neurology | Neurology | Pediatrics
    Advanced in Absence Seizure
    Pediatric Neurology | Neurology | Pediatrics

    Chicagoland Childrens Health Alliance

    3232 Lake Ave., Suite 330, 
    Wilmette, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Takijah Heard, MD, a pediatric neurologist and epileptologist at Endeavor Health, provides specialized care for children with seizures and developmental delays. Drawing on training from the University of Chicago and Harvard hospitals, she partners with families to ensure each child receives the support and education they need to reach their fullest potential. Dr. Heard brings compassion and clinical expertise to every step of the care journey, from diagnosis through long-term treatment. Dr. Heard is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Absence Seizure. She is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Seizures, Genetic Epilepsy with Febrile Seizures Plus (GEFS+), Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, and Epilepsy Juvenile Absence. Dr. Heard is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology.

    Advanced in Absence Seizure
    Neurosurgery
    Advanced in Absence Seizure
    Neurosurgery
    675 N St Clair St Ste 20-100, Galter Pavilion, 
    Chicago, IL 
    Experience:
    20+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Matthew Tate is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. He has been practicing medicine for over 20 years. Dr. Tate is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Absence Seizure. He is also highly rated in 32 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Astrocytoma, Glioblastoma, Brain Tumor, Awake Craniotomy, and Gamma Knife Radiosurgery. Dr. Tate is board certified in American Board Of Neurological Surgery - Neurological Surgery (Certified).

    Advanced in Absence Seizure
    Advanced in Absence Seizure

    Loyola University Medical Center

    2160 S 1st Ave, 
    Maywood, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jorge Asconape is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Maywood, Illinois. Dr. Asconape is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Absence Seizure. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Partial Seizure, Partial Familial Epilepsy, Seizures, Memory Loss, and Gastrostomy.

    Advanced in Absence Seizure
    Advanced in Absence Seizure

    Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital Of Chicago

    225 E Chicago Ave, 
    Chicago, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    David Bieber is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Bieber is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Absence Seizure. He is also highly rated in 53 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Memory Loss, Partial Seizure, Athetosis, and Seizures.

    Advanced in Absence Seizure
    Neurology
    Advanced in Absence Seizure
    Neurology

    University Of Chicago Medical Center

    5841 S Maryland Ave, 
    Chicago, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Hiba Haider is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Haider is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Absence Seizure. She is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Seizures, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, Status Epilepticus, Epilepsy, and Gastrostomy.

    Advanced in Absence Seizure
    Advanced in Absence Seizure

    Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital Of Chicago

    225 E Chicago Ave, 
    Chicago, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sunita Misra is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Misra is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Absence Seizure. She is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Seizures, Epilepsy, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, and Absence Seizure.

    Advanced in Absence Seizure
    Advanced in Absence Seizure

    Northwestern Medicine Central Dupage Hospital

    25 N Winfield Rd, 
    Winfield, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Diana Sieciechowicz is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Winfield, Illinois. Dr. Sieciechowicz is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Absence Seizure. She is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Seizures, Genetic Epilepsy with Febrile Seizures Plus (GEFS+), Partial Seizure, and Absence Seizure.

    Advanced in Absence Seizure
    Advanced in Absence Seizure
    675 N St Clair St Ste 20-100, Galter Pavilion, 
    Chicago, IL 
    Experience:
    16+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jessica Templer is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. She has been practicing medicine for over 16 years. Dr. Templer is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Absence Seizure. She is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Seizures, Susac Syndrome, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, Epilepsy, and Awake Craniotomy. Dr. Templer is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology - Clinical Neurophysiology (Certified).

    Advanced in Absence Seizure
    Advanced in Absence Seizure
    259 E Erie St Ste 1900, Lavin Family Pavilion, 
    Chicago, IL 
    Experience:
    23+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Elizabeth Gerard is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. She has been practicing medicine for over 23 years. Dr. Gerard is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Absence Seizure. She is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Epilepsy, Seizures, Status Epilepticus, and Susac Syndrome. Dr. Gerard is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology - Clinical Neurophysiology (Certified).

    Experienced in Absence Seizure
    Pediatric Neurology
    Experienced in Absence Seizure
    Pediatric Neurology

    Chicagoland Childrens Health Alliance

    3232 Lake Ave., Suite 330, 
    Wilmette, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Leslie S. Finkel, MD, a pediatric neurologist at Endeavor Health, has over a decade of experience diagnosing and treating neurological conditions in children. She provides care for a range of concerns, including seizures, developmental delays and neuromuscular disorders, working with families to support each child’s neurological health. Dr. Finkel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Absence Seizure. She is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Migraine, Genetic Epilepsy with Febrile Seizures Plus (GEFS+), Migraine with Brainstem Aura, and Seizures. Dr. Finkel is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology.

    Experienced in Absence Seizure
    Experienced in Absence Seizure
    259 E Erie St Ste 1900, Lavin Family Pavilion, 
    Chicago, IL 
    Experience:
    36+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Micheal Macken is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. He has been practicing medicine for over 36 years. Dr. Macken is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Absence Seizure. He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Seizures, Susac Syndrome, Partial Familial Epilepsy, and Continuous Spike-Wave During Slow Sleep Syndrome. Dr. Macken is board certified in American Board Of Clinical Neurophysiology - Clinical Neurophysiology (Certified).

    Experienced in Absence Seizure
    Experienced in Absence Seizure
    259 E Erie St Ste 1900, Lavin Family Pavilion, 
    Chicago, IL 
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Stephen Vanhaerents is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. He has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Vanhaerents is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Absence Seizure. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Encephalitis, Seizures, Anti-NMDA Receptor Encephalitis, and Rasmussen Encephalitis. Dr. Vanhaerents is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology - Clinical Neurophysiology (Certified).

    Experienced in Absence Seizure
    Experienced in Absence Seizure
    259 E Erie St Ste 1900, Lavin Family Pavilion, 
    Chicago, IL 
    Experience:
    9+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Cody Nathan is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. He has been practicing medicine for over 9 years. Dr. Nathan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Absence Seizure. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Epilepsy, Seizures, Dysembryoplastic Neuroepithelial Tumors (DNET), and Pyridoxine Deficiency. Dr. Nathan is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology - Clinical Neurophysiology (Certified).

    Experienced in Absence Seizure
    Experienced in Absence Seizure
    25 N Winfield Rd Ste 424, 
    Winfield, IL 
    Experience:
    21+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Omar Hussein is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Winfield, Illinois. He has been practicing medicine for over 21 years. Dr. Hussein is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Absence Seizure. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Stroke, Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation, Seizures, Thrombectomy, and Stent Placement. Dr. Hussein is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology - Clinical Neurophysiology (Certified).

    Experienced in Absence Seizure
    Experienced in Absence Seizure
    259 E Erie St Ste 1950, Lavin Family Pavilion, 
    Chicago, IL 
    Experience:
    30+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Joshua Rosenow is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. He has been practicing medicine for over 30 years. Dr. Rosenow is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Absence Seizure. He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Parkinson's Disease, Movement Disorders, Neuralgia, Deep Brain Stimulation, and Rhizotomy. Dr. Rosenow is board certified in American Board Of Neurological Surgery - Neurological Surgery (Certified).

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    What is the definition of Absence Seizure?

    An absence seizure is the term for a type of seizure involving staring spells. This type of seizure is a brief (usually less than 15 seconds) change in awareness due to abnormal electrical activity in the brain.

    When should I see an Absence Seizure doctor near Urbana, IL?

    There are various reasons why you may want to see a specialist, such as: 

    • Your primary care provider recommends it. 
    • Your condition requires expert knowledge and specialized care. 
    • Your symptoms persist or worsen despite treatment. 
    • You need specialized testing or procedures. 
    • You want a second opinion.  

    What should I consider when choosing an Absence Seizure doctor near Urbana, IL?

    It’s important to see a provider with expertise in your specific condition. Each provider profile in MediFind’s doctor database includes information on which conditions they treat, years of experience, research contributions, languages spoken, insurance plans accepted, and more.  

    How does MediFind rank Absence Seizure doctors near Urbana, IL?

    MediFind’s rankings are based on a variety of data sources, such as the number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials and industry conferences, as well as the number of patients that provider sees for a given condition. Note that MediFind’s provider database is not based on user reviews, and providers do not pay to be included in the database. 

    What types of insurance are accepted by Absence Seizure doctors near Urbana, IL?

    Most profiles in MediFind’s doctor database include a list of insurance plans accepted by that provider. However, it’s a good idea to contact the provider’s office to make sure they still accept your insurance, then doublecheck by contacting your insurance plan to confirm they’re in network. 

    How can I book an appointment online with an Absence Seizure doctor near Urbana, IL?

    MediFind offers direct scheduling for certain providers using the “Request Appointment” button on that provider’s profile. If the schedule option is not available for a provider, tap the red “Show Phone Number” button on their profile to get their contact information. If you prefer to find providers who offer online scheduling, select “Schedules online” under the “Availability” category of the filter feature on the left side of the Absence Seizure doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Absence Seizure doctor?

    Second opinions are an opportunity to confirm a diagnosis and its root cause, learn about alternative treatment options, or simply gain peace of mind. Many people, especially those with serious diagnoses, get second opinions so they can understand all their options and make informed decisions, so don’t hesitate to get one if you have any doubts or need more information or clarification regarding your care. Note that some insurance plans require second opinions, while others don’t cover second opinions, so be sure to confirm with your insurance provider first.   

    How can I prepare for my appointment with an Absence Seizure doctor near Urbana, IL?

    Prepare for your appointment by gathering the following items: 

    • Copies of medical records (dating back at least one year) 
    • Your medical history, including illnesses, medical conditions, surgeries, and other doctors you see 
    • Family history of disease 
    • List of current prescription drugs, over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal remedies or supplements including names and doses 
    • Allergies to medications, food, latex, insects, etc.  
    • List of questions and concerns 
    • Your insurance card 

    You might also contact the provider’s office to see if they offer transportation or childcare services or if you’re allowed to bring a loved one for support or to take notes during your visit. 

    What questions should I ask my Absence Seizure doctor?

    Here are some sample questions: 

    • Can you explain in simple terms what this condition is and how it’s treated? 
    • What symptoms or side effects should I watch for? 
    • What tests will be involved, and when can I expect results? 
    • Are there other specialists I need to see? 
    • What’s the best way to reach you if I have follow-up questions? 

    How can I learn about the latest clinical trials and research advances my Absence Seizure doctor may know about?

    MediFind’s Clinical Trials tool asks you a series of questions to help you narrow down your search by health condition, age, gender, location, how far you’re willing to travel, and more. Each question you answer filters down the number of trials until you find the ones that are most relevant to you. 

    MediFind’s Latest Advances tool features summaries of recent articles published in medical journals. We use cutting-edge technology to scour medical publication databases for the latest research advancements on any given condition, then we simplify this information in a way that’s useful and easy to understand. 

    Can I filter my search to show male or female Absence Seizure doctors near Urbana, IL?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Absence Seizure doctor search results page. Select “Female” or “Male” under the “Gender” category to search for female or male providers exclusively. If the “Any” option is selected, it will pull results for both male and female providers. 

    Can I filter my search to find an Absence Seizure doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Absence Seizure doctor search results page. Select “Offers telehealth visits” under the Availability category to search for providers who offer virtual appointments (video calls). 

    Reviewed on: 11/11/24  

    By: MediFind Medical Staff 

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