The 20 Best Absence Seizure Doctors Near Me in Silver Spring, MD

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 64 doctor with experience in Absence Seizure near Silver Spring, MD. Of these, 50 are Experienced, 11 are Advanced and 3 are Distinguished.

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    Advanced in Absence Seizure
    Advanced in Absence Seizure

    Children's National Hospital

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

    Tesfaye Zelleke is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Silver Spring, Maryland. Dr. Zelleke is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Absence Seizure. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Epilepsy, Seizures, Cortical Dysplasia, and Primary Amebic Meningoencephalitis.

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

    Office

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

    William Theodore is an Internal Medicine provider practicing medicine in Bethesda, Maryland. Dr. Theodore is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Absence Seizure. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Epilepsy, Seizures, Succinic Semialdehyde Dehydrogenase Deficiency, and Absence Seizure.

    Distinguished in Absence Seizure
    Distinguished in Absence Seizure

    Children's National Hospital

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

    William Gaillard is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Gaillard is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Absence Seizure. He is also highly rated in 28 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Epilepsy, Seizures, Epilepsy in Children, Liver Embolization, and Deep Brain Stimulation.

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    Advanced in Absence Seizure
    Advanced in Absence Seizure

    Children's National Hospital

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

    Tammy Tsuchida is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Tsuchida 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 in Children, Seizures, Hemimegalencephaly, Epilepsy, and Liver Embolization.

    Distinguished in Absence Seizure
    Neurology
    Distinguished in Absence Seizure
    Neurology
    6410 Rockledge Dr, 610, 
    Bethesda, MD 
     (6.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Pavel Klein is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Bethesda, Maryland. Dr. Klein is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Absence Seizure. He is also highly rated in 23 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Seizures, Epilepsy, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, and Absence Seizure.

    Experienced in Absence Seizure
    Experienced in Absence Seizure

    Walter Reed National Military Medical Center

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

    Zachary Davey is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Bethesda, Maryland. Dr. Davey is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Absence Seizure. His clinical expertise encompasses 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 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sonal Patel is a Pediatric Neurologist practicing medicine in Bethesda, Maryland. Dr. Patel is rated as an Experienced 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 Migraine, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, Migraine with Brainstem Aura, and Seizures.

    Experienced in Absence Seizure
    Neurology
    Experienced in Absence Seizure
    Neurology

    Children's National Hospital

    111 Michigan Ave NW, 
    Washington, DC 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dana Harrar is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Harrar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Absence Seizure. She is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Seizures, Status Epilepticus, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, Absence Seizure, and Thrombectomy.

    Experienced in Absence Seizure
    Experienced in Absence Seizure

    Children's National Hospital

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

    Claudine Sinsioco is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Sinsioco is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Absence Seizure. Her clinical expertise encompasses Seizures, Memory Loss, Epilepsy, and Genetic Epilepsy with Febrile Seizures Plus (GEFS+).

    Advanced in Absence Seizure
    Advanced in Absence Seizure

    Children's National Hospital

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

    Nathan Cohen is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Silver Spring, Maryland. Dr. Cohen is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Absence Seizure. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses 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 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Fayad is a Pediatric Neurologist practicing medicine in Silver Spring, Maryland. Dr. Fayad 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 Epilepsy in Children, Infant Epilepsy with Migrant Focal Crisis, Epilepsy with Myoclonic-Atonic Seizures, and West Syndrome.

    Advanced in Absence Seizure
    Advanced in Absence Seizure

    Nana Yaw Asamoah-Mensah M.D. PC

    1140 Varnum St NE Ste 205, 
    Washington, DC 
     (4.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Nana Asamoah is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Asamoah is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Absence Seizure. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Seizures, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, Epilepsy Juvenile Absence, and Peripheral Neuropathy.

    Advanced in Absence Seizure
    Advanced in Absence Seizure

    Children's National Hospital

    111 Michigan Ave NW, 
    Washington, DC 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Chima Oluigbo is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Oluigbo is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Absence Seizure. He is also highly rated in 24 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cortical Dysplasia, Epilepsy, Seizures, Posterior Fossa Decompression, and Craniectomy.

    Advanced in Absence Seizure
    Neurology
    Advanced in Absence Seizure
    Neurology

    MedStar Health: Neuroscience At MedStar Georgetown University Hospital

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

    Sara Inati is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Inati is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Absence Seizure. She is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Epilepsy, Seizures, Absence Seizure, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, and Deep Brain Stimulation.

    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 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Juma Mbwana is a Pediatric Neurologist practicing medicine in Silver Spring, Maryland. Dr. Mbwana is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Absence Seizure. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Seizures, Epilepsy, Absence Seizure, and Epilepsy in Children.

    Experienced in Absence Seizure
    Pediatrics
    Experienced in Absence Seizure
    Pediatrics

    Children's National Hospital

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

    Joan Conry is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Silver Spring, Maryland. Dr. Conry 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 Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome (LGS), Seizures, Epilepsy, and West 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 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ilana Kahn is a Pediatric Neurologist practicing medicine in Silver Spring, Maryland. Dr. Kahn is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Absence Seizure. She is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Anti-NMDA Receptor Encephalitis, Encephalitis, Myelin Oligodendrocyte Glycoprotein Antibody-Associated Disease, and Landau-Kleffner Syndrome.

    Experienced in Absence Seizure
    Experienced in Absence Seizure

    Children's National Hospital

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

    Amisha Patel is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Silver Spring, Maryland. Dr. Patel 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 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 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Olivier Fortin is a Pediatric Neurologist practicing medicine in Silver Spring, Maryland. Dr. Fortin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Absence Seizure. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses 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 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Archana Pasupuleti is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Silver Spring, Maryland. Dr. Pasupuleti is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Absence Seizure. She is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses West Syndrome, Epilepsy, Cortical Dysplasia, and Spasmus Nutans.

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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 Silver Spring, 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 Silver Spring, 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 Silver Spring, 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 Silver Spring, 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 Silver Spring, 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 Silver Spring, 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 Silver Spring, 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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