The 20 Best Absence Seizure Doctors Near Me in Richland, WA

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 66 doctor with experience in Absence Seizure near Richland, WA. Of these, 61 are Experienced, 4 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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    Experienced in Absence Seizure
    Experienced in Absence Seizure

    Swedish Neuroscience Specialists - Epilepsy

    550 17th Avenue, Suite 540, 
    Seattle, WA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Michael Doherty is a Neurologist who specializes in Epilepsy care. He joined the Swedish Neuroscience Institute in 2003 and is the Medical Director of our Epilepsy program. Dr. Doherty works closely with Swedish’s multidisciplinary epilepsy team on state of the art therapies. Specific interests include special needs populations, medication management during pregnancy, new onset seizure, hard-to-treat epilepsy and neurostimulation or surgical treatments of epilepsy. Dr. Doherty was selected by Seattle Magazine as a Top Doctor. Dr. Doherty is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Absence Seizure. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Seizures, Memory Loss, Epilepsy, Knee Replacement, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Doherty is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology. Dr. Doherty is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Absence Seizure
    Neurology | Pediatrics
    Experienced in Absence Seizure
    Neurology | Pediatrics

    Swedish Pediatric Neuroscience Center

    550 17th Avenue, Suite 540, 
    Seattle, WA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Portuguese
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Simon strives to provide compassionate medical care to children with an individual treatment tailored to their unique medical needs, environment, and expectations. She values a team approach in the treatment of each child with close participation of family and multidisciplinary providers. Dr. Simon was selected by Seattle Magazine and Seattle Met Magazine as a Top Doctor. Dr. Simon is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Absence Seizure. Her clinical expertise encompasses Seizures, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, Memory Loss, and Genetic Epilepsy with Febrile Seizures Plus (GEFS+). Dr. Simon is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology. Dr. Simon is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Absence Seizure
    Distinguished in Absence Seizure

    Uw Medicine/Valley Medical Center

    400 S 43rd St, 
    Renton, WA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    David Vossler is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Renton, Washington. Dr. Vossler is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Absence Seizure. He is also highly rated in 33 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Seizures, Epilepsy, Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome (LGS), Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, and Awake Craniotomy.

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

    Seattle Children's Hospital

    4800 Sand Point Way NE, 
    Seattle, WA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Russell Saneto is a Pediatric Neurologist practicing medicine in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Saneto 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 Leigh Syndrome, Epilepsy, Epilepsy in Children, and West Syndrome.

    Experienced in Absence Seizure
    Experienced in Absence Seizure

    Virginia Mason Medical Center

    1100 Ninth Avenue, 
    Seattle, WA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Justin Stahl, MD, is a board-certified neurologist who specializes in epilepsy and seizure disorders. Dr. Stahl works to support and listen to his patients' concerns, and identify treatments that fit each patient best. He works within a team environment, giving his patients the benefit of many minds dedicated to their particular problem. He finds it immensely rewarding to be able to eliminate seizures and give a patient their life back.Dr. Stahl is a member of the American Academy of Neurology, American Epilepsy Society, American Medical Association and Washington State Medical Association. He serves as a Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Neurology at the University of Washington School of Medicine and a neurology instructor for Virginia Mason internal medicine residents. Dr. Stahl is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Absence Seizure. He is also highly rated in 21 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Alzheimer's Disease, Seizures, Memory Loss, and Partial Familial Epilepsy. Dr. Stahl is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology, Subspecialty In Clinical Neurophysiology. Dr. Stahl is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Absence Seizure
    Neurology
    Experienced in Absence Seizure
    Neurology

    Swedish Neurology - Issaquah

    751 Northeast Blakely Drive, Floor 4, 
    Issaquah, WA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Anne M. Mai s a practicing Neurologist in Issaquah, WA. Dr. Mai graduated from University of Nebraska College of Medicine in 2001 and has been in practice for 17 years. Dr. Mai also specializes in Psychiatry. She currently practices at Swedish Medical Center Issaquah and is affiliated with Evergreen Hospital Medical Center, Northwest Hospital & Medical Center and Swedish Medical Center Ballard Campus. Dr. Mai is board certified in Neurology. Dr. Mai is rated as an Experienced 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 Migraine, Memory Loss, Epilepsy, and Seizures. Dr. Mai is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology. Dr. Mai is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Absence Seizure
    Pediatric Neurology
    Experienced in Absence Seizure
    Pediatric Neurology
    112 Columbia Point Drive, Suite 103, 
    Richland, WA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    M Haws is a Pediatric Neurologist practicing medicine in Richland, Washington. Dr. Haws is rated as an Experienced 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 Seizures, Epilepsy Juvenile Absence, Aphantasia, and Absence Seizure. Dr. Haws is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Absence Seizure
    Experienced in Absence Seizure
    4800 Sand Point Way Northeast, 
    Seattle, WA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Lorie Hamiwka is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Hamiwka 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, Epilepsy, Myoclonic Epilepsy, and Absence Seizure. Dr. Hamiwka is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Absence Seizure
    Pediatric Neurology
    Experienced in Absence Seizure
    Pediatric Neurology
    112 Columbia Point Drive, Suite 103, 
    Richland, WA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Wendy Eastman is a Pediatric Neurologist practicing medicine in Richland, Washington. Dr. Eastman 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 Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome (LGS), Seizures, Memory Loss, and Landau-Kleffner Syndrome. Dr. Eastman is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Absence Seizure
    Experienced in Absence Seizure

    Gme Office University Of Washington

    1959 NE Pacific St, 
    Seattle, WA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Elisabeth Simard is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Simard is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Absence Seizure. She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Epilepsy, Myoclonic Epilepsy, Seizures, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, and Awake Craniotomy.

    Experienced in Absence Seizure
    Neurology
    Experienced in Absence Seizure
    Neurology

    Multicare Adult Epilepsy Center-Tacoma

    316 Martin Luther King Jr Way Ste 408, 
    Tacoma, WA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Laura Lynam is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Tacoma, Washington. Dr. Lynam is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Absence Seizure. She is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Memory Loss, Seizures, Dravet Syndrome, and Photosensitive Epilepsy.

    Experienced in Absence Seizure
    Experienced in Absence Seizure

    Uw Medicine/Valley Medical Center

    400 S 43rd St, 
    Renton, WA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Krista Kawaguchi is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Renton, Washington. Dr. Kawaguchi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Absence Seizure. She is also highly rated in 21 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Memory Loss, Seizures, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, Epilepsy with Myoclonic-Atonic Seizures, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Absence Seizure
    Experienced in Absence Seizure
    1100 Goethals Drive, Suite B, 
    Richland, WA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Anitha Raghunath is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Richland, Washington. Dr. Raghunath is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Absence Seizure. She is also highly rated in 33 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Tension Headache, Memory Loss, Epilepsy, and Cerebellar Degeneration. Dr. Raghunath is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Absence Seizure
    Experienced in Absence Seizure

    Seattle Children's Hospital

    4800 Sand Point Way NE, 
    Seattle, WA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Benjamin Edmonds is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Edmonds is rated as an Experienced 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 Hemimegalencephaly, Epilepsy, Increased Head Circumference, Seizures, and Deep Brain Stimulation.

    Experienced in Absence Seizure
    Experienced in Absence Seizure

    Regional Epilepsy Center At Harborview Medical Center

    325 9th Ave, 
    Seattle, WA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Shahin Hakimian is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Hakimian is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Absence Seizure. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Seizures, Memory Loss, Epilepsy, and Autosomal Dominant Partial Epilepsy with Auditory Features.

    Experienced in Absence Seizure
    Experienced in Absence Seizure
    1100 Goethals Drive, Suite B, 
    Richland, WA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Amin Rabiei is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Richland, Washington. Dr. Rabiei is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Absence Seizure. His clinical expertise encompasses Stroke, Sporadic Hemiplegic Migraine, Familial Hemiplegic Migraine, and Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure. Dr. Rabiei is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Absence Seizure
    Neurology
    Experienced in Absence Seizure
    Neurology

    Seattle Children's Hospital

    4800 Sand Point Way NE, 
    Seattle, WA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    James Owens is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Owens 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 Tuberous Sclerosis Complex, Tuberous Sclerosis, Seizures, and West Syndrome.

    Experienced in Absence Seizure
    Neurology
    Experienced in Absence Seizure
    Neurology

    Uw Medicine/Harborview Medical Center

    325 9th Ave, 
    Seattle, WA 
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Denise Chen is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Seattle, Washington. She has been practicing medicine for over 10 years. Dr. Chen 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, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, Memory Loss, and Infant Epilepsy with Migrant Focal Crisis.

    Experienced in Absence Seizure
    Experienced in Absence Seizure
    105 West 8th Avenue, Suite 318C, 
    Spokane, WA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Natasha Sparrow is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Spokane, Washington. Dr. Sparrow 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 Seizures, Epilepsy, Partial Familial Epilepsy, and Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure. Dr. Sparrow is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Absence Seizure
    Experienced in Absence Seizure
    105 West 8th Avenue, Suite 318C, 
    Spokane, WA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Timothy Powell is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Spokane, Washington. Dr. Powell is rated as an Experienced 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 Memory Loss, Seizures, Epilepsy, Dravet Syndrome, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Powell is currently accepting new patients.

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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 Richland, WA?

    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 Richland, WA?

    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 Richland, WA?

    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 Richland, WA?

    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 Richland, WA?

    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 Richland, WA?

    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 Richland, WA?

    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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