The 20 Best Absence Seizure Doctors Near Me in Lexington, KY

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The 20 Best Absence Seizure Doctors near Lexington, KY

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 15 doctor with experience in Absence Seizure near Lexington, KY. Of these, 14 are Experienced and 1 are Distinguished.

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    Toufic Fakhoury
    Distinguished in Absence Seizure
    Distinguished in Absence Seizure

    CHI Saint Joseph Medical Group - Neurology - Lexington, KY (Suite 280)

    1401 Harrodsburg Road, Suite B-280, 
    Lexington, KY 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    A neurologist, Toufic Fakhoury, MD, has practiced medicine since 1990. He treats patients ages 6 and older at Saint Joseph Medical Group – Neurology. His areas of focus are epilepsy and seizures.In his approach to patient care, Dr. Fakhoury believes the most important factors are listening to patients, explaining their condition and discussing the diagnosis and treatment options. He demonstrates humankindness by listening and showing compassion. Inspired by his father to become a doctor, he gravitated to neurology as a specialty. “I found it to be very dynamic with frequent innovations and options of treatments,” he said.Dr. Fakhoury’s medical training culminated in a fellowship in neurology, neurophysiology and epilepsy. His hobbies include travel and reading. Dr. Fakhoury is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Absence Seizure. His top areas of expertise are Seizures, Autosomal Dominant Nocturnal Frontal Lobe Epilepsy (ADNFLE), Memory Loss, and Partial Seizure.

    Experienced in Absence Seizure
    Experienced in Absence Seizure

    CHI Saint Joseph Medical Group - Neurology - Lexington, KY

    1 Saint Joseph Drive, 
    Lexington, KY 
     (0.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Lawrence Jedlicka is a Neurologist in Lexington, Kentucky. Dr. Jedlicka is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Absence Seizure. His top areas of expertise are Absence Seizure, Delirium, Stroke, and Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure. Dr. Jedlicka is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Absence Seizure
    Experienced in Absence Seizure

    Kentucky Medical Services Foundation, Inc

    740 S Limestone St, 
    Lexington, KY 
     (0.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ashar Farooqi is a Neurologist in Lexington, Kentucky. Dr. Farooqi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Absence Seizure. His top areas of expertise are Seizures, Status Epilepticus, Epilepsy, and Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure.

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    Experienced in Absence Seizure
    Experienced in Absence Seizure

    Kentucky Children's Hospital

    800 Rose St, 
    Lexington, KY 
     (0.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sharoon Qaiser is a Pediatrics provider in Lexington, Kentucky. Dr. Qaiser is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Absence Seizure. His top areas of expertise are Epilepsy in Children, Infant Epilepsy with Migrant Focal Crisis, Epilepsy with Myoclonic-Atonic Seizures, and Migraine.

    Experienced in Absence Seizure
    Experienced in Absence Seizure

    Kentucky Children's Hospital

    800 Rose St, 
    Lexington, KY 
     (0.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Zahra Haghighat is a Pediatrics provider in Lexington, Kentucky. Dr. Haghighat is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Absence Seizure. Her top areas of expertise are Seizures, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, Epilepsy in Children, and Infant Epilepsy with Migrant Focal Crisis.

    Experienced in Absence Seizure
    Experienced in Absence Seizure

    Kentucky Children's Hospital

    800 Rose St, 
    Lexington, KY 
     (0.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kimberly Jones is a Neurologist in Lexington, Kentucky. Dr. Jones is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Absence Seizure. Her top areas of expertise are Dravet Syndrome, Lafora Disease, Unverricht-Lundborg Syndrome, and Progressive Myoclonic Epilepsy.

    Experienced in Absence Seizure
    Experienced in Absence Seizure

    Office

    740 Rose St, 
    Lexington, KY 
     (0.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Meriem Bensalem is a Neurologist in Lexington, Kentucky. Dr. Bensalem is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Absence Seizure. Her top areas of expertise are Seizures, Epilepsy, Memory Loss, and Autosomal Dominant Nocturnal Frontal Lobe Epilepsy (ADNFLE).

    Experienced in Absence Seizure
    Experienced in Absence Seizure

    University Of Kentucky Chandler Medical Center

    740 Rose St, 
    Lexington, KY 
     (0.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Robert Baumann is a Pediatrics provider in Lexington, Kentucky. Dr. Baumann is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Absence Seizure. His top areas of expertise are Status Epilepticus, Epilepsy in Children, Infant Epilepsy with Migrant Focal Crisis, and Epilepsy with Myoclonic-Atonic Seizures.

    Experienced in Absence Seizure
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Absence Seizure
    Neurosurgery

    Office

    800 Rose St # 101, 
    Lexington, KY 
     (0.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Farhan Mirza is a Neurosurgery provider in Lexington, Kentucky. Dr. Mirza is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Absence Seizure. His top areas of expertise are Seizures, Epilepsy, Brain Tumor, Awake Craniotomy, and Deep Brain Stimulation.

    Experienced in Absence Seizure
    Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
    Experienced in Absence Seizure
    Child and Adolescent Psychiatry

    Office

    2195 Harrodsburg Rd Ste 2, 
    Lexington, KY 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Experience:
    44+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Gulam Khan is a Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist in Lexington, Kentucky. Dr. Khan has been practicing medicine for over 44 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Absence Seizure. His top areas of expertise are Seizures, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, Memory Loss, and Infant Epilepsy with Migrant Focal Crisis.

    Experienced in Absence Seizure
    Experienced in Absence Seizure

    UK Turfland Clinic Pharmacy

    2195 Harrodsburg Rd, 
    Lexington, KY 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Donita Lightner is a Neurologist in Lexington, Kentucky. Dr. Lightner is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Absence Seizure. Her top areas of expertise are Neurofibromatosis, Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1), RASopathies, and Down Syndrome.

    Experienced in Absence Seizure
    Pediatrics
    Experienced in Absence Seizure
    Pediatrics

    Shriners Hospitals For Children-Lexington

    1900 Richmond Rd, 
    Lexington, KY 
     (2.6 miles away)
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    David Toupin is a Pediatrics provider in Lexington, Kentucky. Dr. Toupin has been practicing medicine for over 10 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Absence Seizure. His top areas of expertise are Status Epilepticus, Dravet Syndrome, Infant Epilepsy with Migrant Focal Crisis, and Epilepsy in Children.

    Experienced in Absence Seizure
    Experienced in Absence Seizure

    Office

    740 Rose St Ste B101, 
    Lexington, KY 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Sally Mathias is a Neurologist in Lexington, Kentucky. Dr. Mathias is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Absence Seizure. Her top areas of expertise are Seizures, Epilepsy, Memory Loss, and Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure.

    Experienced in Absence Seizure
    Experienced in Absence Seizure

    UK Healthcare Women's Health

    740 Rose St Ste B101, 
    Lexington, KY 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Suhas Gangadhara is a Neurologist in Lexington, Kentucky. Dr. Gangadhara is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Absence Seizure. His top areas of expertise are Stroke, Stiff Person Syndrome, Serotonin Syndrome, Carotid Artery Surgery, and Transmyocardial Revascularization.

    Experienced in Absence Seizure
    Sleep Medicine
    Experienced in Absence Seizure
    Sleep Medicine

    UK Healthcare Women's Health

    740 Rose St Ste B101, 
    Lexington, KY 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Subhendu Rath is a Sleep Medicine provider in Lexington, Kentucky. Dr. Rath is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Absence Seizure. His top areas of expertise are Seizures, Epilepsy, Central Sleep Apnea, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, and Thrombectomy.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    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 Lexington, KY?

    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 Lexington, KY?

    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 Lexington, KY?

    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 Lexington, KY?

    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 Lexington, KY?

    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 Lexington, KY?

    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 Lexington, KY?

    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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