The 20 Best Absence Seizure Doctors Near Me in Louisiana, US

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The 20 Best Absence Seizure Doctors in Louisiana, US

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 39 doctor with experience in Absence Seizure near Louisiana, US. Of these, 32 are Experienced and 7 are Advanced.

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39 providers found
    Experienced in Absence Seizure
    Experienced in Absence Seizure

    Ochsner Lafayette General Neuroscience Center

    136 Hospital Dr, 
    Lafayette, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Kevin Hargrave is a Neurologist in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Hargrave is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Absence Seizure. His top areas of expertise are Seizures, Epilepsy, Essential Tremor, and Myasthenia Gravis. Dr. Hargrave is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Absence Seizure
    Experienced in Absence Seizure

    Ochsner Medical Complex - The Grove

    10310 The Grove Blvd, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Socrates Campusano is a Neurologist in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Campusano is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Absence Seizure. His top areas of expertise are Seizures, Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy, Benign Rolandic Epilepsy, and Memory Loss. Dr. Campusano is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Absence Seizure
    Experienced in Absence Seizure

    Baton Rouge Clinic A Medical Corp.

    7373 Perkins Rd, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Pedro Oliveira is a Neurologist in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Oliveira is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Absence Seizure. His top areas of expertise are Migraine with Brainstem Aura, Peripheral Neuropathy, Memory Loss, and Migraine.

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    Experienced in Absence Seizure
    Experienced in Absence Seizure

    Office

    478 S Johnson St, 
    New Orleans, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Piotr Olejniczak is a Neurologist in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Olejniczak is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Absence Seizure. His top areas of expertise are Seizures, Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome (LGS), Memory Loss, and Epilepsy.

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

    Ochsner Medical Complex - The Grove

    10310 The Grove Blvd, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, French, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Lalania Schexnayder is a Pediatric Neurologist in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Schexnayder is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Absence Seizure. Her top areas of expertise are Epilepsy, Seizures, Memory Loss, and Epilepsy Juvenile Absence. Dr. Schexnayder is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Absence Seizure
    Neurology
    Experienced in Absence Seizure
    Neurology

    Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans

    1514 Jefferson Highway, 
    New Orleans, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    James Rini is a Neurologist in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Rini is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Absence Seizure. His top areas of expertise are Cerebellar Degeneration, Neuronal Intranuclear Inclusion Disease (NIID), Lewy Body Dementia (LBD), and Hepatocerebral Degeneration. Dr. Rini is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Absence Seizure
    Experienced in Absence Seizure

    Ochsner University Hospital & Clinics

    2390 W Congress St, 
    Lafayette, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Tiffany Liu is a Neurologist in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Liu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Absence Seizure. Her top areas of expertise are Memory Loss, Autosomal Dominant Partial Epilepsy with Auditory Features, Seizures, and Myasthenia Gravis. Dr. Liu is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Absence Seizure
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Absence Seizure
    Internal Medicine

    Internal Medicine Associates

    8001 Youree Dr Ste 400, 
    Shreveport, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Ahmed Salem is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Shreveport, Louisiana. Dr. Salem is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Absence Seizure. His top areas of expertise are Shingles, Familial Hypertriglyceridemia, Familial Hypertension, Pancreaticoduodenectomy, and Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgery. Dr. Salem is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Absence Seizure
    Pediatric Neurology
    Advanced in Absence Seizure
    Pediatric Neurology

    Children's Multi-Specialty Group LLC

    4704 Ambassador Caffery Pkwy, 
    Lafayette, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kenneth Habetz is a Pediatric Neurologist in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Habetz is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Absence Seizure. His top areas of expertise are Absence Seizure, Genetic Epilepsy with Febrile Seizures Plus (GEFS+), Seizures, and GAPO Syndrome.

    Advanced in Absence Seizure
    Pediatric Neurology
    Advanced in Absence Seizure
    Pediatric Neurology
    8200 Constantin Blvd, 210, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Yash Shah is a Pediatric Neurologist in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Shah is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Absence Seizure. His top areas of expertise are Seizures, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome (LGS), and Memory Loss.

    Advanced in Absence Seizure
    Pediatric Neurology
    Advanced in Absence Seizure
    Pediatric Neurology

    Labcorp

    500 Hall St, 
    Monroe, LA 
    Experience:
    44+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Aristoteles Angel is a Pediatric Neurologist in Monroe, Louisiana. Dr. Angel has been practicing medicine for over 44 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Absence Seizure. His top areas of expertise are Microcephaly, Microcephaly with Spastic Quadriplegia, Zika Virus Disease, and Cerebral Palsy.

    Advanced in Absence Seizure
    Pediatric Neurology
    Advanced in Absence Seizure
    Pediatric Neurology

    Office

    5131 Odonovan Dr Ste 202, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Charlotte Hollman is a Pediatric Neurologist in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Hollman is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Absence Seizure. Her top areas of expertise are Zika Virus Disease, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Microcephaly with Spastic Quadriplegia, and Microcephaly.

    Advanced in Absence Seizure
    Advanced in Absence Seizure

    Office

    911 Margaret Pl Ste 102, 
    Shreveport, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Roohi Katyal is a Neurologist in Shreveport, Louisiana. Dr. Katyal is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Absence Seizure. Her top areas of expertise are Seizures, Epilepsy, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, and Absence Seizure.

    Advanced in Absence Seizure
    Advanced in Absence Seizure

    Rapides Specialty Clinic

    501 Medical Center Dr Ste 4, 
    Alexandria, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Charles Ugokwe is a Neurologist in Alexandria, Louisiana. Dr. Ugokwe is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Absence Seizure. His top areas of expertise are Seizures, Memory Loss, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, and Paramyotonia Congenita. Dr. Ugokwe is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Absence Seizure
    Pediatric Neurology
    Advanced in Absence Seizure
    Pediatric Neurology

    Office

    8200 Constantin Blvd Ste 210, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Chad Manuel is a Pediatric Neurologist in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Manuel is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Absence Seizure. His top areas of expertise are Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, Seizures, Autism Spectrum Disorder, and Cerebral Palsy.

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

    Office

    8200 Constantin Blvd Ste 210, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jocelyn Lorenzo is a Pediatric Neurologist in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Lorenzo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Absence Seizure. Her top areas of expertise are Autism Spectrum Disorder, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, Seizures, and Aphantasia.

    Experienced in Absence Seizure
    Experienced in Absence Seizure

    Willis Knighton Medical Center Inc.

    2600 Greenwood Rd, 
    Shreveport, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ernest Little is a Neurologist in Shreveport, Louisiana. Dr. Little is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Absence Seizure. His top areas of expertise are Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), Stroke, Seizures, and Benign Rolandic Epilepsy.

    Experienced in Absence Seizure
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Absence Seizure
    Internal Medicine

    Saeed Ahmed LLC

    3321 Florida Ave, 
    Kenner, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Raul Estaris is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Kenner, Louisiana. Dr. Estaris is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Absence Seizure. His top areas of expertise are Absence Seizure, Aluminosis, Autism Spectrum Disorder, and Hyperlipidemia Type 3.

    Experienced in Absence Seizure
    Experienced in Absence Seizure

    Children's Hospital New Orleans

    200 Henry Clay Ave, 
    New Orleans, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Daniella Miller is a Neurologist in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Miller is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Absence Seizure. Her top areas of expertise are Seizures, Benign Rolandic Epilepsy, Partial Familial Epilepsy, and Absence Seizure.

    Experienced in Absence Seizure
    Experienced in Absence Seizure

    University Medical Center

    2000 Canal St, 
    New Orleans, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jaishree Narayanan is a Neurologist in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Narayanan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Absence Seizure. Her top areas of expertise are Seizures, Partial Seizure, Partial Familial Epilepsy, and Memory Loss.

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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 in Louisiana, US?

    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 in Louisiana, US?

    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 in Louisiana, US?

    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 in Louisiana, US?

    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 in Louisiana, US?

    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 in Louisiana, US?

    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 in Louisiana, US?

    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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