The 20 Best Absence Seizure Doctors Near Me in Bethesda, MD

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The 20 Best Absence Seizure Doctors near Bethesda, MD

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 65 doctor with experience in Absence Seizure near Bethesda, MD. Of these, 51 are Experienced, 11 are Advanced and 3 are Distinguished.

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    Distinguished in Absence Seizure
    Neurology
    Distinguished in Absence Seizure
    Neurology

    Pavel Klein

    6410 Rockledge Dr Ste 610, 
    Bethesda, MD 
     (3.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Pavel Klein is a Neurologist in Bethesda, Maryland. Dr. Klein is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Absence Seizure. His top areas of expertise are Seizures, Epilepsy, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, and Post-Traumatic Epilepsy.

    Distinguished in Absence Seizure
    Internal Medicine
    Distinguished in Absence Seizure
    Internal Medicine

    Office

    9000 Rockville Pike, 
    Bethesda, MD 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    William Theodore is an Internal Medicine provider in Bethesda, Maryland. Dr. Theodore is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Absence Seizure. His top areas of expertise are Epilepsy, Seizures, Succinic Semialdehyde Dehydrogenase Deficiency, and Absence Seizure.

    Advanced in Absence Seizure
    Advanced in Absence Seizure

    Children's National Hospital

    1400 Forest Glen Rd Ste 335, 
    Silver Spring, MD 
     (3.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Tesfaye Zelleke is a Neurologist in Silver Spring, Maryland. Dr. Zelleke is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Absence Seizure. His top areas of expertise are Seizures, Epilepsy, Cortical Dysplasia, and Absence Seizure.

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    Experienced in Absence Seizure
    Experienced in Absence Seizure

    Walter Reed National Military Medical Center

    8901 Rockville Pike, 
    Bethesda, MD 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Zachary Davey is a Neurologist in Bethesda, Maryland. Dr. Davey is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Absence Seizure. His top areas of expertise are Seizures, Absence Seizure, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, and Status Epilepticus.

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

    Sonal G. Patel M.D. A Professional Corporation

    4416 East West Hwy Ste 201, 
    Bethesda, MD 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sonal Patel is a Pediatric Neurologist in Bethesda, Maryland. Dr. Patel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Absence Seizure. Her top areas of expertise are Migraine, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, Migraine with Brainstem Aura, and Seizures.

    Advanced in Absence Seizure
    Advanced in Absence Seizure

    Children's National Hospital

    1400 Forest Glen Rd Ste 335, 
    Silver Spring, MD 
     (3.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Nathan Cohen is a Neurologist in Silver Spring, Maryland. Dr. Cohen is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Absence Seizure. His top areas of expertise are Cortical Dysplasia, Epilepsy, Seizures, and Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure.

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

    Children's National Hospital

    1400 Forest Glen Rd Ste 335, 
    Silver Spring, MD 
     (3.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Fayad is a Pediatric Neurologist in Silver Spring, Maryland. Dr. Fayad is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Absence Seizure. His top areas of expertise are Infant Epilepsy with Migrant Focal Crisis, Epilepsy in Children, Epilepsy with Myoclonic-Atonic Seizures, and Myoclonic Epilepsy.

    Advanced in Absence Seizure
    Neurosurgery
    Advanced in Absence Seizure
    Neurosurgery

    MedStar Health: Neuroscience At MedStar Georgetown University Hospital

    3800 Reservoir Rd NW Fl 6, 
    Washington, DC 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kareem Zaghloul is a Neurosurgery provider in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Zaghloul is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Absence Seizure. His top areas of expertise are Epilepsy, Seizures, Absence Seizure, Stroke, and Deep Brain Stimulation.

    Advanced in Absence Seizure
    Neurology
    Advanced in Absence Seizure
    Neurology

    MedStar Health: Neuroscience At MedStar Georgetown University Hospital

    3800 Reservoir Rd NW, 
    Washington, DC 
     (5.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sara Inati is a Neurologist in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Inati is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Absence Seizure. Her top areas of expertise are Epilepsy, Seizures, Absence Seizure, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, and Deep Brain Stimulation.

    Distinguished in Absence Seizure
    Distinguished in Absence Seizure

    Children's National Hospital

    111 Michigan Ave NW, 
    Washington, DC 
     (5.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    William Gaillard is a Pediatrics provider in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Gaillard is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Absence Seizure. His top areas of expertise are Epilepsy, Seizures, Epilepsy in Children, Liver Embolization, and Deep Brain Stimulation.

    Advanced in Absence Seizure
    Advanced in Absence Seizure

    Children's National Hospital

    111 Michigan Ave NW, 
    Washington, DC 
     (5.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Tammy Tsuchida is a Neurologist in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Tsuchida is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Absence Seizure. Her top areas of expertise are Epilepsy in Children, Seizures, Hemimegalencephaly, Epilepsy, and Liver Embolization.

    Experienced in Absence Seizure
    Experienced in Absence Seizure

    Nih Clinical Center

    9000 Rockville Pike Bldg 10, 
    Bethesda, MD 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dietrich Haubenberger is a Neurologist in Bethesda, Maryland. Dr. Haubenberger is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Absence Seizure. His top areas of expertise are Essential Tremor, Chorea, Drug Induced Dyskinesia, Deep Brain Stimulation, and Thalamotomy.

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

    MedStar Health Pediatrics At Tenleytown

    4200 Wisconsin Ave NW Ste 4, 
    Washington, DC 
     (3.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Paola Pergami is a primary care provider, practicing in Pediatric Neurologist in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Pergami is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Absence Seizure. Her top areas of expertise are Stroke, Dandy-Walker Syndrome, Memory Loss, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, and Craniectomy.

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

    Children's National Hospital

    1400 Forest Glen Rd Ste 335, 
    Silver Spring, MD 
     (3.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Juma Mbwana is a Pediatric Neurologist in Silver Spring, Maryland. Dr. Mbwana is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Absence Seizure. His top areas of expertise are Seizures, Epilepsy, Absence Seizure, and Memory Loss.

    Experienced in Absence Seizure
    Pediatrics
    Experienced in Absence Seizure
    Pediatrics

    Children's National Hospital

    1400 Forest Glen Rd Ste 335, 
    Silver Spring, MD 
     (3.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Joan Conry is a Pediatrics provider in Silver Spring, Maryland. Dr. Conry is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Absence Seizure. Her top areas of expertise are Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome (LGS), Seizures, Epilepsy, and West Syndrome.

    Experienced in Absence Seizure
    Experienced in Absence Seizure

    Children's National Hospital

    1400 Forest Glen Rd Ste 335, 
    Silver Spring, MD 
     (3.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Amisha Patel is a Neurologist in Silver Spring, Maryland. Dr. Patel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Absence Seizure. Her top areas of expertise are Seizures, Athetosis, Landau-Kleffner Syndrome, and Genetic Epilepsy with Febrile Seizures Plus (GEFS+).

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

    Children's National Hospital

    1400 Forest Glen Rd Ste 335, 
    Silver Spring, MD 
     (3.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ilana Kahn is a Pediatric Neurologist in Silver Spring, Maryland. Dr. Kahn is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Absence Seizure. Her top areas of expertise are Anti-NMDA Receptor Encephalitis, Encephalitis, Myelin Oligodendrocyte Glycoprotein Antibody-Associated Disease, and Landau-Kleffner Syndrome.

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

    Children's National Hospital

    1400 Forest Glen Rd Ste 335, 
    Silver Spring, MD 
     (3.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Olivier Fortin is a Pediatric Neurologist in Silver Spring, Maryland. Dr. Fortin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Absence Seizure. His top areas of expertise are Genetic Epilepsy with Febrile Seizures Plus (GEFS+), 15q11.2 Microdeletion, Epilepsy in Children, and Polymicrogyria.

    Experienced in Absence Seizure
    Experienced in Absence Seizure

    Children's National Hospital

    1400 Forest Glen Rd Ste 335, 
    Silver Spring, MD 
     (3.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Archana Pasupuleti is a Neurologist in Silver Spring, Maryland. Dr. Pasupuleti is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Absence Seizure. Her top areas of expertise are West Syndrome, Epilepsy, Cortical Dysplasia, and Spasmus Nutans.

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

    Children's National Hospital

    1400 Forest Glen Rd Ste 335, 
    Silver Spring, MD 
     (3.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Abigail Turner is a Pediatric Neurologist in Silver Spring, Maryland. Dr. Turner is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Absence Seizure. Her top areas of expertise are Migraine, Tension Headache, Tourette Syndrome, and Stereotypic Movement Disorder.

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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 Bethesda, MD?

    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 Bethesda, MD?

    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 Bethesda, MD?

    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 Bethesda, MD?

    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 Bethesda, MD?

    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 Bethesda, MD?

    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 Bethesda, MD?

    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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