The 20 Best Absence Seizure Doctors Near Me in Nashville, TN

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 35 doctor with experience in Absence Seizure near Nashville, TN. Of these, 23 are Experienced, 9 are Advanced and 3 are Distinguished.

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35 providers found
    Distinguished in Absence Seizure
    Distinguished in Absence Seizure

    Vanderbilt Medical Group- Teleneurology

    1161 21st Ave South, A-0118 Medical Center North, 
    Nashville, TN 
     (0.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    . Dr. Fox is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Absence Seizure. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Seizures, Absence Seizure, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, and Epilepsy. Dr. Fox is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry & Neurology.

    Distinguished in Absence Seizure
    Neurology
    Distinguished in Absence Seizure
    Neurology

    Vanderbilt Neurology

    2220 Pierce Ave Ste B1053, 
    Nashville, TN 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Bassel Abou is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Abou is rated as a Distinguished 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 Seizures, Epilepsy, Photosensitive Epilepsy, and Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure.

    Distinguished in Absence Seizure
    Neurosurgery
    Distinguished in Absence Seizure
    Neurosurgery

    Vanderbilt Neurosurgery

    1500 21st Ave S Ste 1506, 
    Nashville, TN 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Dario Englot is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Englot is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Absence Seizure. He is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Seizures, Epilepsy, Absence Seizure, Deep Brain Stimulation, and Microvascular Decompression.

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    Experienced in Absence Seizure
    Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
    Experienced in Absence Seizure
    Child and Adolescent Psychiatry

    Vanderbilt University

    2200 Childrens Way, 
    Nashville, TN 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Michael Mccormack is a Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist practicing medicine in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Mccormack 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 Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure.

    Advanced in Absence Seizure
    Neurosurgery
    Advanced in Absence Seizure
    Neurosurgery

    Vanderbilt Children's Neurosurgery

    2200 Childrens Way # 9, 
    Nashville, TN 
     (0.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Michael Dewan is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Dewan is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Absence Seizure. He is also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hydrocephalus, Bulging Fontanelles, Myelomeningocele, Posterior Fossa Decompression, and Thrombectomy.

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

    Vanderbilt Children's Neurology

    2200 Childrens Way # 9, 
    Nashville, TN 
     (0.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Robert Carson is a Pediatric Neurologist practicing medicine in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Carson 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 Angelman Syndrome, Tuberous Sclerosis Complex, Tuberous Sclerosis, and Cortical Dysplasia.

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

    TriStar Medical Group Children's Specialists - Suite 450

    330 23rd Ave N Ste 450, 
    Nashville, TN 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Jesus Pina is a Pediatric Neurologist practicing medicine in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Pina is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Absence Seizure. He is also highly rated in 46 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Progressive Myoclonic Epilepsy, Unverricht-Lundborg Syndrome, Lafora Disease, and Juvenile Myoclonic Epilepsy. Dr. Pina is currently accepting new patients.

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

    TriStar Medical Group Children's Specialists - Suite 450

    330 23rd Ave N Ste 450, 
    Nashville, TN 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Tim Livingston is a Pediatric Neurologist practicing medicine in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Livingston is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Absence Seizure. He is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, Seizures, Partial Familial Epilepsy, and Partial Seizure. Dr. Livingston is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Absence Seizure
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Absence Seizure
    Internal Medicine

    Office

    1801 West End Ave, 
    Nashville, TN 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Vincent Alvarez is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Alvarez is rated as an Advanced 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 Status Epilepticus, Absence Seizure, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, and Cardiac Arrest.

    Advanced in Absence Seizure
    Neurology
    Advanced in Absence Seizure
    Neurology

    Rtna PC

    336 22nd Ave N, 
    Nashville, TN 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Nabil Azar is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Nashville, Tennessee. 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.

    Advanced in Absence Seizure
    Advanced in Absence Seizure

    Vanderbilt Neurology

    2220 Pierce Ave Ste B1053, 
    Nashville, TN 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Martin Gallagher is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Gallagher is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Absence Seizure. He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Continuous Spike-Wave During Slow Sleep Syndrome, Epilepsy Juvenile Absence, Seizures, and Epilepsy.

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

    Vanderbilt University

    2200 Childrens Way, 
    Nashville, TN 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Shilpa Reddy is a Pediatric Neurologist practicing medicine in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Reddy 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, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, Absence Seizure, and Epilepsy.

    Advanced in Absence Seizure
    Neurosurgery
    Advanced in Absence Seizure
    Neurosurgery

    Vanderbilt Neurosurgery

    1500 21st Ave S Ste 1506, 
    Nashville, TN 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Sarah Bick is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Bick is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Absence Seizure. She is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Movement Disorders, Parkinson's Disease, Essential Tremor, Deep Brain Stimulation, and Microvascular Decompression.

    Experienced in Absence Seizure
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Absence Seizure
    Neurosurgery

    Vanderbilt Children's Neurosurgery

    2200 Childrens Way # 9, 
    Nashville, TN 
     (0.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Robert Naftel is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Naftel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Absence Seizure. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hydrocephalus, Intraventricular Hemorrhage of the Newborn, Myelomeningocele, Posterior Fossa Decompression, and Rhizotomy.

    Experienced in Absence Seizure
    Experienced in Absence Seizure

    Vanderbilt Neurology The Vanderbilt Clinic

    1301 Medical Center Dr Ste 3930, 
    Nashville, TN 
     (0.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Dane Chetkovich is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Chetkovich 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 Epilepsy, Myoclonic Epilepsy, Epilepsy Juvenile Absence, and Hiccups.

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

    Vanderbilt Children's Neurology

    2200 Childrens Way # 9, 
    Nashville, TN 
     (0.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Lori Jordan is a Pediatric Neurologist practicing medicine in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Jordan is rated as an Experienced 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 Stroke, Anemia, Moyamoya Disease, Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), and Thrombectomy.

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

    Office

    2201 Murphy Ave Ste 212, 
    Nashville, TN 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    James Fry is a Pediatric Neurologist practicing medicine in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Fry is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Absence Seizure. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Autism Spectrum Disorder, Seizures, Absence Seizure, and Epilepsy Juvenile Absence.

    Experienced in Absence Seizure
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Absence Seizure
    Internal Medicine

    Sally W. Burbank M.D.

    1916 Patterson St Ste 503, 
    Nashville, TN 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Sally Burbank is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Burbank is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Absence Seizure. She is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hashimoto Thyroiditis, Sitosterolemia, Nephrosclerosis, and Renovascular Hypertension.

    Experienced in Absence Seizure
    Experienced in Absence Seizure

    Centennial Neuroscience-Nashville

    330 23rd Ave N Ste 140, 
    Nashville, TN 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ronald Wilson is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Wilson is rated as an Experienced 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 Movement Disorders, Parkinson's Disease, Seizures, and Memory Loss.

    Experienced in Absence Seizure
    Experienced in Absence Seizure

    Vanderbilt University Transplant Center

    1161 21st Ave S, 
    Nashville, TN 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Robert Macdonald is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Macdonald is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Absence Seizure. He is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Continuous Spike-Wave During Slow Sleep Syndrome, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Myoclonic Epilepsy, Epilepsy with Myoclonic-Atonic Seizures, and Endovascular Embolization.

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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 Nashville, TN?

    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 Nashville, TN?

    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 Nashville, TN?

    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 Nashville, TN?

    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 Nashville, TN?

    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 Nashville, TN?

    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 Nashville, TN?

    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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