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    MediFind found 231 doctor with experience in Absence Seizure near Long Island City, NY. Of these, 179 are Experienced, 42 are Advanced, 9 are Distinguished and 1 are Elite.

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    231 providers found
      Elite in Absence Seizure
      Neurology | General Surgery
      Elite in Absence Seizure
      Neurology | General Surgery

      New York University

      223 E 34th St, 
      New York, NY 
       (1.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Orrin Devinsky is a Neurologist and a General Surgeon in New York, New York. Dr. Devinsky is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Absence Seizure. His top areas of expertise are Myoclonic Epilepsy, Dravet Syndrome, Seizures, Epilepsy, and Deep Brain Stimulation.

      Experienced in Absence Seizure
      Experienced in Absence Seizure

      New York University

      560 1st Ave, 
      New York, NY 
       (1.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Steven Galetta is a Neurologist in New York, New York. Dr. Galetta is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Absence Seizure. His top areas of expertise are Optic Neuritis, Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Brown Syndrome, Concussion, and Thrombectomy.

      What does Elite, Distinguished, Advanced, Experienced mean?
      Experienced in Absence Seizure
      Experienced in Absence Seizure

      Icahn School Of Medicine At Mount Sinai

      2510 30th Ave, 
      Long Island City, NY 
       (2.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Gena Ghearing is a Neurologist in Long Island City, New York. Dr. Ghearing is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Absence Seizure. Her top areas of expertise are Seizures, Epilepsy, Memory Loss, and Partial Seizure. Dr. Ghearing is currently accepting new patients.

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      Experienced in Absence Seizure
      Experienced in Absence Seizure

      New York University

      111 Broadway, Fl 2, 
      New York, NY 
       (4.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Douglas Kondziolka is a Neurosurgery provider in New York, New York. Dr. Kondziolka is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Absence Seizure. His top areas of expertise are Schwannoma, Acoustic Neuroma, Arteriovenous Malformation, Gamma Knife Radiosurgery, and Rhizotomy.

      Distinguished in Absence Seizure
      Distinguished in Absence Seizure

      Weill Medical College Of Cornell

      525 E 68th St, 
      New York, NY 
       (1.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Halina White is a Neurologist in New York, New York. Dr. White is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Absence Seizure. Her top areas of expertise are Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), Stroke, Absence Seizure, and Gastrostomy.

      Distinguished in Absence Seizure
      Distinguished in Absence Seizure

      Trustees Of Columbia University In The City Of New York

      51 W 51st St, Fl 3 Suite 360, 
      New York, NY 
       (2.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Catherine Schevon is a Neurologist in New York, New York. Dr. Schevon is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Absence Seizure. Her top areas of expertise are Seizures, Epilepsy, Absence Seizure, and Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure.

      Distinguished in Absence Seizure
      Distinguished in Absence Seizure
      Mount Sinai Hospital, 1468 Madison Avenue, Dept Neurology, Annenberg 2nd Fl., 
      New York, NY 
       (3.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Nathalie Jette is a Neurologist in New York, New York. Dr. Jette is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Absence Seizure. Her top areas of expertise are Epilepsy, Seizures, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, Absence Seizure, and Thrombectomy.

      Advanced in Absence Seizure
      Advanced in Absence Seizure

      Epilepsy And Neurophysiology Medical Consulting PC

      820 2nd Ave, 6c, 
      New York, NY 
       (1.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Spanish
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Marcelo Lancman is a Neurologist in New York, New York. Dr. Lancman is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Absence Seizure. His top areas of expertise are Seizures, Epilepsy, Memory Loss, and Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure. Dr. Lancman is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Absence Seizure
      Advanced in Absence Seizure

      New York University

      550 1st Ave, 
      New York, NY 
       (1.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Pue Farooque is a Neurologist in New York, New York. Dr. Farooque 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 Memory Loss.

      Advanced in Absence Seizure
      Advanced in Absence Seizure
      550 1st Ave, Nyu Langone Medical Center, 
      New York, NY 
       (1.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Rebecca Stainman is a Neurologist in New York, New York. Dr. Stainman 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, Genetic Epilepsy with Febrile Seizures Plus (GEFS+), and Absence Seizure.

      Advanced in Absence Seizure
      Advanced in Absence Seizure

      New York University

      530 1st Ave, 
      New York, NY 
       (1.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Claude Steriade is a Neurologist in New York, New York. Dr. Steriade is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Absence Seizure. Her top areas of expertise are Encephalitis, Seizures, Epilepsy, and Status Epilepticus.

      Advanced in Absence Seizure
      Advanced in Absence Seizure
      525 E 68th St, Room F-610, 
      New York, NY 
       (1.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Nitin Sethi is a Neurologist in New York, New York. Dr. Sethi is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Absence Seizure. His top areas of expertise are Seizures, Epilepsy, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, Thymectomy, and Hernia Surgery.

      Advanced in Absence Seizure
      Advanced in Absence Seizure

      Weill Medical College Of Cornell

      525 E 68th St, 
      New York, NY 
       (1.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Hooman Kamel is a Neurologist in New York, New York. Dr. Kamel is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Absence Seizure. His top areas of expertise are Stroke, Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), Subdural Hematoma, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, and Thrombectomy.

      Advanced in Absence Seizure
      Advanced in Absence Seizure

      Weill Medical College Of Cornell

      525 E 68th St, 
      New York, NY 
       (1.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Nicholas Janocko is a Neurologist in New York, New York. Dr. Janocko 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, Stroke, and Thrombectomy.

      Advanced in Absence Seizure
      Neurology
      Advanced in Absence Seizure
      Neurology

      Weill Medical College Of Cornell

      525 E 68th St, 
      New York, NY 
       (1.4 miles away)
      Experience:
      10+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Hai Chen is a Neurologist in New York, New York. Dr. Chen has been practicing medicine for over 10 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, Epilepsy, and Absence Seizure.

      Advanced in Absence Seizure
      Pediatric Neurology | Pediatrics
      Advanced in Absence Seizure
      Pediatric Neurology | Pediatrics
      1275 York Ave, 
      New York, NY 
       (1.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Zachary Grinspan is a Pediatric Neurologist and a Pediatrics provider in New York, New York. Dr. Grinspan is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Absence Seizure. His top areas of expertise are Epilepsy in Children, West Syndrome, Epilepsy, and Spasmus Nutans.

      Advanced in Absence Seizure
      Advanced in Absence Seizure

      Ny Society For The Relief Of Ruptured And Crippled Maintaining

      535 E 70th St, 
      New York, NY 
       (1.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Ronald Emerson is a Neurologist in New York, New York. Dr. Emerson is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Absence Seizure. His top areas of expertise are Partial Seizure, Seizures, Epilepsy, Absence Seizure, and Osteotomy.

      Advanced in Absence Seizure
      Advanced in Absence Seizure
      520 E 70th St # Starr-607, 
      New York, NY 
       (1.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Cynthia Harden is a Neurologist in New York, New York. Dr. Harden is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Absence Seizure. Her top areas of expertise are Epilepsy, Seizures, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, and Myoclonic Epilepsy.

      Judith Bluvstein
      Experienced in Absence Seizure
      Pediatric Neurology
      Experienced in Absence Seizure
      Pediatric Neurology

      Northwell Health Physician Partners Neurology At Third Avenue

      1317 3rd Avenue, 8th Floor, 
      New York, NY 
       (2.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Spanish

      Pediatric Neurologist and Clinical NeurophysiologistDirector of Pediatric Epilepsy Program at Lenox Hill Hospital Northwell HealthDirector of International Pediatric Neurology Program Northwell HealthClinical Professor of Neurology and Pediatrics, Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell. Dr. Bluvstein is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Absence Seizure. Her top areas of expertise are Seizures, Myoclonic Epilepsy, West Syndrome, and Epilepsy.

      Derek J. Chong
      Experienced in Absence Seizure
      Experienced in Absence Seizure

      Northwell Health Physician Partners Neurology At Third Avenue

      1317 3rd Avenue, 8th Floor, 
      New York, NY 
       (2.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Derek Chong is a Neurologist in New York, New York. Dr. Chong is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Absence Seizure. His top areas of expertise are Seizures, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, Epilepsy, and Encephalitis.

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      Last Updated: 10/30/2025

      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 Long Island City, NY?

      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 Long Island City, NY?

      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 Long Island City, NY?

      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 Long Island City, NY?

      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 Long Island City, NY?

      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 Long Island City, NY?

      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 Long Island City, NY?

      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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