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

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The 20 Best Absence Seizure Doctors in Michigan, US

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 158 doctor with experience in Absence Seizure near Michigan, US. Of these, 126 are Experienced, 27 are Advanced and 5 are Distinguished.

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    Nancy A. Mcnamara
    Distinguished in Absence Seizure
    Pediatrics | Pediatric Neurology
    Distinguished in Absence Seizure
    Pediatrics | Pediatric Neurology

    Corewell Health William Beaumont University Hospital Adult Neurosurgery Florence & Richard McBrien Pediatric Neuroscience Center - 3555 W 13 Mile Rd

    3555 West 13 Mile Road, Suite N300, 
    Royal Oak, MI 
    Experience:
    16+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Nancy Mcnamara is a Pediatrics specialist and a Pediatric Neurologist in Royal Oak, Michigan. Dr. Mcnamara has been practicing medicine for over 16 years and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Absence Seizure. Her top areas of expertise are Seizures, Epilepsy in Children, Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome (LGS), and Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure. Dr. Mcnamara is currently accepting new patients.

    Ammar Kheder
    Distinguished in Absence Seizure
    Pediatric Neurology
    Distinguished in Absence Seizure
    Pediatric Neurology

    Helen DeVos Children's Hospital Neurology

    35 Michigan Street Northeast, Suite 3003, 
    Grand Rapids, MI 
    Experience:
    25+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Ammar Kheder is a Pediatric Neurologist in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Dr. Kheder has been practicing medicine for over 25 years and 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, Absence Seizure, and Deep Brain Stimulation. Dr. Kheder is currently accepting new patients.

    Seth P. Devries
    Distinguished in Absence Seizure
    Pediatric Neurology | Family Medicine
    Distinguished in Absence Seizure
    Pediatric Neurology | Family Medicine

    Helen DeVos Children's Hospital Neurology

    35 Michigan Street Northeast, Suite 3003, 
    Grand Rapids, MI 
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Seth Devries is a Pediatric Neurologist and a Family Medicine provider in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Dr. Devries has been practicing medicine for over 18 years and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Absence Seizure. His top areas of expertise are Absence Seizure, Seizures, Epilepsy Juvenile Absence, and Epilepsy in Children. Dr. Devries is currently accepting new patients.

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    Danielle A. Nolan
    Distinguished in Absence Seizure
    Pediatrics | Pediatric Neurology
    Distinguished in Absence Seizure
    Pediatrics | Pediatric Neurology

    Corewell Health William Beaumont University Hospital Adult Neurosurgery Florence & Richard McBrien Pediatric Neuroscience Center - 3555 W 13 Mile Rd

    3555 West 13 Mile Road, Suite N300, 
    Royal Oak, MI 
    Experience:
    15+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Danielle Nolan is a Pediatrics specialist and a Pediatric Neurologist in Royal Oak, Michigan. Dr. Nolan has been practicing medicine for over 15 years and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Absence Seizure. Her top areas of expertise are Tuberous Sclerosis Complex, Tuberous Sclerosis, West Syndrome, and Seizures. Dr. Nolan is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Absence Seizure
    Distinguished in Absence Seizure

    University Of Michigan Medical Center

    1500 E Medical Center Dr, 
    Ann Arbor, MI 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Samuel Terman is a Neurologist in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Dr. Terman 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, Status Epilepticus, and Spinal Fusion.

    Daniel H. Arndt
    Advanced in Absence Seizure
    Neurology | Pediatric Neurology
    Advanced in Absence Seizure
    Neurology | Pediatric Neurology

    Specialists In Pediatric Neurology PLLC

    7001 Orchard Lake Road, Suite 320C, 
    West Bloomfield, MI 
    Experience:
    23+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Daniel Arndt is a Neurologist and a Pediatric Neurologist in West Bloomfield, Michigan. Dr. Arndt has been practicing medicine for over 23 years and 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, Absence Seizure, and Memory Loss. Dr. Arndt is currently accepting new patients.

    Jason Umfleet
    Advanced in Absence Seizure
    Pediatric Neurology
    Advanced in Absence Seizure
    Pediatric Neurology

    Helen DeVos Children's Hospital Neurology

    35 Michigan Street Northeast, Suite 3003, 
    Grand Rapids, MI 
    Experience:
    26+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Jason Umfleet is a Pediatric Neurologist in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Dr. Umfleet has been practicing medicine for over 26 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Absence Seizure. His top areas of expertise are Absence Seizure, Partial Seizure, Epilepsy Juvenile Absence, and Seizures. Dr. Umfleet is currently accepting new patients.

    Alexandra Shaw
    Advanced in Absence Seizure
    Neurology | Pediatric Neurology
    Advanced in Absence Seizure
    Neurology | Pediatric Neurology

    Corewell Health William Beaumont University Hospital Adult Neurosurgery Florence & Richard McBrien Pediatric Neuroscience Center - 3555 W 13 Mile Rd

    3555 West 13 Mile Road, Suite N300, 
    Royal Oak, MI 
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English, French
    Accepting New Patients

    Alexandra Shaw is a Neurologist and a Pediatric Neurologist in Royal Oak, Michigan. Dr. Shaw has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Absence Seizure. Her top areas of expertise are Seizures, Epilepsy Juvenile Absence, Memory Loss, and Absence Seizure. Dr. Shaw is currently accepting new patients.

    Erin M. Romanowski
    Advanced in Absence Seizure
    General Surgery | Pediatrics | Pediatric Neurology
    Advanced in Absence Seizure
    General Surgery | Pediatrics | Pediatric Neurology

    Corewell Health William Beaumont University Hospital Adult Neurosurgery Florence & Richard McBrien Pediatric Neuroscience Center - 3555 W 13 Mile Rd

    3555 West 13 Mile Road, Suite N300, 
    Royal Oak, MI 
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Erin Romanowski is a General Surgeon and a Pediatrics provider in Royal Oak, Michigan. Dr. Romanowski has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Absence Seizure. Her top areas of expertise are Seizures, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome (LGS), and Absence Seizure. Dr. Romanowski is currently accepting new patients.

    Robin J. Cook
    Advanced in Absence Seizure
    Pediatric Neurology
    Advanced in Absence Seizure
    Pediatric Neurology

    Helen DeVos Children's Hospital Neurology

    35 Michigan Street Northeast, Suite 3003, 
    Grand Rapids, MI 
    Experience:
    12+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Robin Cook is a Pediatric Neurologist in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Dr. Cook has been practicing medicine for over 12 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Absence Seizure. Her top areas of expertise are Absence Seizure, Partial Seizure, Epilepsy Juvenile Absence, and Tuberous Sclerosis. Dr. Cook is currently accepting new patients.

    Anastasia Luniova
    Advanced in Absence Seizure
    Pediatric Neurology
    Advanced in Absence Seizure
    Pediatric Neurology

    Helen DeVos Children's Hospital Neurology

    35 Michigan Street Northeast, Suite 3003, 
    Grand Rapids, MI 
    Experience:
    26+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Anastasia Luniova is a Pediatric Neurologist in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Dr. Luniova has been practicing medicine for over 26 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Absence Seizure. Her top areas of expertise are Seizures, Epilepsy in Children, Absence Seizure, and Myoclonic Epilepsy. Dr. Luniova is currently accepting new patients.

    Garnett C. Smith
    Advanced in Absence Seizure
    Pediatric Neurology | Neurology
    Advanced in Absence Seizure
    Pediatric Neurology | Neurology

    Corewell Health William Beaumont University Hospital Adult Neurosurgery Florence & Richard McBrien Pediatric Neuroscience Center - 3555 W 13 Mile Rd

    3555 West 13 Mile Road, Suite N300, 
    Royal Oak, MI 
    Experience:
    14+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Russian, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Garnett Smith is a Neurologist and a Pediatric Neurologist in Royal Oak, Michigan. Dr. Smith has been practicing medicine for over 14 years and 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, Myoclonic Epilepsy, and Memory Loss. Dr. Smith is currently accepting new patients.

    Elizabeth A. Leleszi
    Advanced in Absence Seizure
    Pediatrics | Pediatric Neurology
    Advanced in Absence Seizure
    Pediatrics | Pediatric Neurology

    Corewell Health William Beaumont University Hospital Adult Neurosurgery Florence & Richard McBrien Pediatric Neuroscience Center - 3555 W 13 Mile Rd

    3555 West 13 Mile Road, Suite N300, 
    Royal Oak, MI 
    Experience:
    24+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Elizabeth Leleszi is a Pediatrics specialist and a Pediatric Neurologist in Royal Oak, Michigan. Dr. Leleszi has been practicing medicine for over 24 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Absence Seizure. Her top areas of expertise are Spasmus Nutans, Seizures, Autism Spectrum Disorder, and Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure. Dr. Leleszi is currently accepting new patients.

    Anne M. Pawlak
    Advanced in Absence Seizure
    Advanced in Absence Seizure

    Munson Healthcare Neurology

    3922 Cedar Run Road, 
    Traverse City, MI 
    Experience:
    47+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Anne Pawlak is a Neurologist in Traverse City, Michigan. Dr. Pawlak has been practicing medicine for over 47 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Absence Seizure. Her top areas of expertise are Peripheral Neuropathy, Seizures, Memory Loss, and Autosomal Dominant Partial Epilepsy with Auditory Features. Dr. Pawlak is currently accepting new patients.

    Kirsten R. Wilhelm
    Advanced in Absence Seizure
    Pediatric Neurology
    Advanced in Absence Seizure
    Pediatric Neurology

    Helen DeVos Children's Hospital Neurology

    35 Michigan Street Northeast, Suite 3003, 
    Grand Rapids, MI 
    Experience:
    8+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Kirsten Wilhelm is a Pediatric Neurologist in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Dr. Wilhelm has been practicing medicine for over 8 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Absence Seizure. Her top areas of expertise are Epilepsy Juvenile Absence, Absence Seizure, Seizures, and Partial Seizure. Dr. Wilhelm is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Absence Seizure
    Experienced in Absence Seizure

    Henry Ford Neurological Associates-Warren

    11900 E 12 Mile Rd, 
    Warren, MI 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Deepti Zutshi is a Neurologist in Warren, Michigan. Dr. Zutshi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Absence Seizure. Her top areas of expertise are Seizures, Epilepsy, Status Epilepticus, Memory Loss, and Thymectomy.

    Experienced in Absence Seizure
    Experienced in Absence Seizure

    Henry Ford Neurological Associates-Warren

    11900 E 12 Mile Rd, 
    Warren, MI 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Rohit Marawar is a Neurologist in Warren, Michigan. Dr. Marawar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Absence Seizure. His top areas of expertise are Seizures, Epilepsy, Memory Loss, and Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure.

    Experienced in Absence Seizure
    Neurology
    Experienced in Absence Seizure
    Neurology

    University Of Michigan Medical Center

    1500 E Medical Center Dr, 
    Ann Arbor, MI 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jack Parent is a Neurologist in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Dr. Parent is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Absence Seizure. His top areas of expertise are Myoclonic Epilepsy, Epilepsy, Epilepsy with Myoclonic-Atonic Seizures, and Dravet Syndrome.

    Experienced in Absence Seizure
    Experienced in Absence Seizure

    DMC Children's Hospital Of Michigan

    3901 Beaubien St, 
    Detroit, MI 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michelle Figueroa is a Neurologist in Detroit, Michigan. Dr. Figueroa is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Absence Seizure. Her top areas of expertise are Seizures, Dysferlinopathy, Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, and Athetosis.

    Experienced in Absence Seizure
    Experienced in Absence Seizure

    University Of Michigan Medical Center

    1500 E Medical Center Dr, 
    Ann Arbor, MI 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Temenuzhka Mihaylova is a Neurologist in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Dr. Mihaylova is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Absence Seizure. Her top areas of expertise are Seizures, Autosomal Dominant Nocturnal Frontal Lobe Epilepsy (ADNFLE), Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, and Partial Seizure.

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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 Michigan, 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 Michigan, 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 Michigan, 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 Michigan, 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 Michigan, 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 Michigan, 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 Michigan, 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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