The 20 Best Absence Seizure Doctors Near Me in New Orleans, LA

Find the Top Absence Seizure Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 09/19/2026

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

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    Experienced in Absence Seizure

    Dr. James B. Fontenot
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Absence Seizure

    Dr. James B. Fontenot
    Internal Medicine
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    Fontenot Healthcare Inc.

    421 Jack Miller Rd, 
    Ville Platte, LA 
    337-363-4499
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    James Fontenot is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Ville Platte, Louisiana. Dr. Fontenot is rated as an Experienced 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 Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, Gastrostomy, and Hemorrhoidectomy. Dr. Fontenot is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Absence Seizure

    Dr. Jagjit S. Chadha
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Absence Seizure

    Dr. Jagjit S. Chadha
    Internal Medicine
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    Chadha Medical Clinic

    140 W 4th St, 
    Dequincy, LA 
    337-786-1200
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Jagjit Chadha is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Dequincy, Louisiana. Dr. Chadha is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Absence Seizure. He is also highly rated in 21 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Landau-Kleffner Syndrome, Spinocerebellar Ataxia, Harding Ataxia, and Behr Syndrome. Dr. Chadha is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Absence Seizure

    Dr. Yash D. Shah
    Pediatric Neurology
    Advanced in Absence Seizure

    Dr. Yash D. Shah
    Pediatric Neurology
    Referral may be required
    8200 Constantin Blvd, 210, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
    225-765-5500
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Yash Shah is a Pediatric Neurologist practicing medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Shah is rated as an Advanced 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 Seizures, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome (LGS), and Epilepsy Juvenile Absence. Dr. Shah is currently accepting new patients.

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    Advanced in Absence Seizure
    Advanced in Absence Seizure
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    Neuro Care Of Louisiana LLC

    648 Crestwood Blvd, 
    Covington, LA 
    985-805-2555
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Arabic, Louisiana Creole French
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    Nabil Azar is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Covington, Louisiana. Dr. Azar is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Absence Seizure. He is also highly rated in 30 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, Seizures, Epilepsy, and Memory Loss. Dr. Azar is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Absence Seizure

    Dr. Aristoteles A. Angel-Pena
    Pediatric Neurology
    Advanced in Absence Seizure

    Dr. Aristoteles A. Angel-Pena
    Pediatric Neurology
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    Labcorp

    500 Hall St, 
    Monroe, LA 
    318-966-7337
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Aristoteles Angel-Pena is a Pediatric Neurologist practicing medicine in Monroe, Louisiana. Dr. Angel-Pena is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Absence Seizure. He is also highly rated in 41 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Microcephaly, Epilepsy in Children, Seizures, and Corpus Callosum Agenesis. Dr. Angel-Pena is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Absence Seizure

    Dr. Charlotte A. Hollman
    Pediatric Neurology
    Advanced in Absence Seizure

    Dr. Charlotte A. Hollman
    Pediatric Neurology
    Referral may be required

    Office

    5131 Odonovan Dr Ste 202, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
    225-769-4044
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Charlotte Hollman is a Pediatric Neurologist practicing medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Hollman 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 Autism Spectrum Disorder, Microcephaly, Seizures, and Aicardi Syndrome. Dr. Hollman is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Absence Seizure
    Advanced in Absence Seizure
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    Rapides Specialty Clinic

    501 Medical Center Dr Ste 4, 
    Alexandria, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Charles Ugokwe is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Alexandria, Louisiana. Dr. Ugokwe is rated as an Advanced 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 Seizures, Memory Loss, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, and Paramyotonia Congenita. Dr. Ugokwe is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Absence Seizure
    Advanced in Absence Seizure
    Referral may be required

    Lsuhsc Shreveport

    1501 Kings Hwy, 
    Shreveport, LA 
    318-626-0050
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Roohi Katyal is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Shreveport, Louisiana. Dr. Katyal is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Absence Seizure. She is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Seizures, Epilepsy, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, and Absence Seizure. Dr. Katyal is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Absence Seizure

    Dr. Chad M. Manuel
    Pediatric Neurology
    Advanced in Absence Seizure

    Dr. Chad M. Manuel
    Pediatric Neurology
    Referral may be required

    Office

    8200 Constantin Blvd Ste 210, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
    225-374-4325
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Chad Manuel is a Pediatric Neurologist practicing medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Manuel is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Absence Seizure. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, Seizures, Autism Spectrum Disorder, and Aicardi Syndrome. Dr. Manuel is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Absence Seizure

    Dr. Rachel H. Young
    Pediatric Neurology
    Experienced in Absence Seizure

    Dr. Rachel H. Young
    Pediatric Neurology
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    Our Lady Of The Lake Children's Health Pediatric Neurology

    8200 Constantin Blvd Ste 210, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
    225-765-5500
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Rachel Young is a Pediatric Neurologist practicing medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Young is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Absence Seizure. She is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Autism Spectrum Disorder, Microcephaly, Seizures, and Genetic Epilepsy with Febrile Seizures Plus (GEFS+). Dr. Young is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Absence Seizure
    Experienced in Absence Seizure
    Referral may be required

    Willis Knighton Medical Center Inc.

    2600 Greenwood Rd, 
    Shreveport, LA 
    318-212-2861
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Ernest Little is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Shreveport, Louisiana. Dr. Little 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 Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), Stroke, Seizures, and Benign Rolandic Epilepsy. Dr. Little is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Absence Seizure

    Dr. Freddie J. Fandal
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Absence Seizure

    Dr. Freddie J. Fandal
    Family Medicine

    Thrifty Way Pharmacy Of Louisiana

    17695 Highway 190, 
    Port Barre, LA 
    337-585-7898
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Freddie Fandal is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Port Barre, Louisiana. Dr. Fandal is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Absence Seizure. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Gastrostomy. Dr. Fandal is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Absence Seizure

    Dr. Raul B. Estaris
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Absence Seizure

    Dr. Raul B. Estaris
    Internal Medicine

    Saeed Ahmed LLC

    3321 Florida Ave, 
    Kenner, LA 
    504-465-0800
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    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 clinical expertise encompasses Absence Seizure, Aluminosis, Autism Spectrum Disorder, and Hyperlipidemia Type 3. Dr. Estaris is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Absence Seizure
    Experienced in Absence Seizure
    Referral may be required

    Children's Hospital New Orleans

    200 Henry Clay Ave, 
    New Orleans, LA 
    504-896-9458
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Daniella Miller is a Neurologist practicing medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Miller is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Absence Seizure. Her clinical expertise encompasses Seizures, Benign Rolandic Epilepsy, Partial Familial Epilepsy, and Absence Seizure. Dr. Miller is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Absence Seizure
    Experienced in Absence Seizure
    Referral required

    Ochsner Lafayette General Neuroscience Center

    136 Hospital Dr, 
    Lafayette, LA 
    337-289-8282
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Offers Telehealth

    Kevin Hargrave is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Hargrave is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Absence Seizure. He is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Seizures, Epilepsy, Essential Tremor, and Myasthenia Gravis. Dr. Hargrave is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Absence Seizure
    Experienced in Absence Seizure
    Referral may be required

    University Medical Center

    2000 Canal St, 
    New Orleans, LA 
    504-702-3928
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Jaishree Narayanan is a Neurologist practicing medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Narayanan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Absence Seizure. She is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Seizures, Partial Seizure, Partial Familial Epilepsy, and Memory Loss. Dr. Narayanan is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Absence Seizure
    Experienced in Absence Seizure
    Referral may be required

    University Medical Center

    2000 Canal St, 
    New Orleans, LA 
    504-702-5700
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Edward Mader is a Neurologist practicing medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Mader is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Absence Seizure. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Seizures, Epilepsy, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, and Memory Loss. Dr. Mader is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Absence Seizure
    Experienced in Absence Seizure
    Referral may be required

    Ochsner Health Center - Prairieville

    16220 Airline Hwy, 
    Prairieville, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
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    Socrates Campusano is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Prairieville, Louisiana. Dr. Campusano is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Absence Seizure. He is also highly rated in 27 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Seizures, Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy, Benign Rolandic Epilepsy, and Memory Loss. Dr. Campusano is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology - Neurology. Dr. Campusano is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Absence Seizure
    Experienced in Absence Seizure
    Referral may be required

    Integrated Pain And Neuroscience

    2801 Napoleon Ave, 
    New Orleans, LA 
    504-301-1468
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Carol Redillas is a Neurologist practicing medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Redillas is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Absence Seizure. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Migraine, Memory Loss, Seizures, and Epilepsy Juvenile Absence. Dr. Redillas is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Absence Seizure

    Dr. Thomas C. Enlow
    Pediatric Neurology
    Experienced in Absence Seizure

    Dr. Thomas C. Enlow
    Pediatric Neurology
    Referral may be required

    Amedisys Home Health Inc. Of Alabama

    5959 S Sherwood Forest Blvd, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
    225-765-5500
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Offers Telehealth

    Thomas Enlow is a Pediatric Neurologist practicing medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Enlow is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Absence Seizure. His clinical expertise encompasses Seizures, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, Autism Spectrum Disorder, and Genetic Epilepsy with Febrile Seizures Plus (GEFS+). Dr. Enlow is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 09/19/2026

    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 New Orleans, LA?

    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 New Orleans, LA?

    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 do I find the best Absence Seizure doctor near New Orleans, LA?

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    How does MediFind rank Absence Seizure doctors near New Orleans, LA?

    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 New Orleans, LA?

    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 New Orleans, LA?

    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 New Orleans, LA?

    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 New Orleans, LA?

    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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