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

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 49 doctor with experience in Absence Seizure near Seattle, WA. Of these, 42 are Experienced, 6 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 
     (1.1 miles away)
    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 
     (1.1 miles away)
    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.

    Experienced in Absence Seizure
    Experienced in Absence Seizure

    Virginia Mason Medical Center

    1100 Ninth Avenue, 
    Seattle, WA 
     (0.3 miles away)
    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.

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    Advanced in Absence Seizure
    Neurology
    Advanced in Absence Seizure
    Neurology

    Uw Medicine/Harborview Medical Center

    325 9th Ave, 
    Seattle, WA 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    John Miller is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Miller 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 Seizures, Epilepsy, Autosomal Dominant Nocturnal Frontal Lobe Epilepsy (ADNFLE), and Partial Seizure.

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

    Seattle Children's Hospital

    4800 Sand Point Way NE, 
    Seattle, WA 
     (4.5 miles away)
    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

    Regional Epilepsy Center At Harborview Medical Center

    325 9th Ave, 
    Seattle, WA 
     (0.4 miles away)
    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
    Neurology
    Experienced in Absence Seizure
    Neurology

    Uw Medicine/Harborview Medical Center

    325 9th Ave, 
    Seattle, WA 
     (0.4 miles away)
    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

    Gme Office University Of Washington

    1959 NE Pacific St, 
    Seattle, WA 
     (3.2 miles away)
    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
    Experienced in Absence Seizure
    4800 Sand Point Way Northeast, 
    Seattle, WA 
     (4.3 miles away)
    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
    Experienced in Absence Seizure

    Seattle Children's Hospital

    4800 Sand Point Way NE, 
    Seattle, WA 
     (4.5 miles away)
    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
    Neurology
    Experienced in Absence Seizure
    Neurology

    Seattle Children's Hospital

    4800 Sand Point Way NE, 
    Seattle, WA 
     (4.5 miles away)
    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
    Pediatric Neurology
    Experienced in Absence Seizure
    Pediatric Neurology

    Swedish Pediatric Neuroscience Center

    550 17th Avenue, Suite 540, 
    Seattle, WA 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Pin-Yi Ko is a pediatric neurologist known for her expertise in diagnosing and treating neurological disorders in children. Dr. Ko is recognized for her compassionate approach to patient care, ensuring that each child receives tailored treatment plans that address their unique needs. In addition to her clinical practice, she is actively involved in research focused on advancing the understanding of pediatric neurological disorders. Dr. Ko is a member of several professional organizations, where she collaborates with fellow experts to improve healthcare outcomes for children worldwide. Dr. Ko 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 Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, Seizures, Genetic Epilepsy with Febrile Seizures Plus (GEFS+), and Encephalitis. Dr. Ko is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology. Dr. Ko is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Absence Seizure
    Advanced in Absence Seizure

    Seattle Children's Hospital

    4800 Sand Point Way NE, 
    Seattle, WA 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Lindsey Morgan is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Morgan is rated as an Advanced 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 Status Epilepticus, Seizures, Absence Seizure, and Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure.

    Advanced in Absence Seizure
    Advanced in Absence Seizure

    Seattle Children's Hospital

    4800 Sand Point Way NE, 
    Seattle, WA 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jeffrey Ojemann is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Ojemann is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Absence Seizure. He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Epilepsy, Hemimegalencephaly, Increased Head Circumference, Posterior Fossa Decompression, and Deep Brain Stimulation.

    Advanced in Absence Seizure
    Advanced in Absence Seizure

    Seattle Children's Hospital

    4800 Sand Point Way NE, 
    Seattle, WA 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Edward Novotny is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Novotny is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Absence Seizure. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Epilepsy in Children, Status Epilepticus, Hemimegalencephaly, Epilepsy, and Deep Brain Stimulation.

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

    Seattle Children's Hospital

    4800 Sand Point Way NE, 
    Seattle, WA 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Mark Wainwright is a Pediatric Neurologist practicing medicine in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Wainwright is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Absence Seizure. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Status Epilepticus, Seizures, Epilepsy, Traumatic Brain Injury, and Thrombectomy.

    Distinguished in Absence Seizure
    Distinguished in Absence Seizure

    Uw Medicine/Valley Medical Center

    400 S 43rd St, 
    Renton, WA 
     (12.6 miles away)
    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.

    Experienced in Absence Seizure
    Neurology
    Experienced in Absence Seizure
    Neurology

    Virginia Mason Medical Center

    1100 9th Ave, 
    Seattle, WA 
     (0.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Anik Amin is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Amin is rated as an Experienced 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, Partial Familial Epilepsy, Conversion Disorder, and Memory Loss.

    Experienced in Absence Seizure
    Experienced in Absence Seizure

    The Association Of University Physicians

    908 Jefferson St, 
    Seattle, WA 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Richard Ellenbogen is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Ellenbogen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Absence Seizure. He is also highly rated in 29 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Syringobulbia, Chiari Malformation Type 2, Syringomyelia, Posterior Fossa Decompression, and Laminectomy.

    Experienced in Absence Seizure
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Absence Seizure
    Neurosurgery

    Neurological Surgery Clinic At Harborview Medical Center

    908 Jefferson St, 
    Seattle, WA 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Louis Kim is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Kim 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 Arteriovenous Malformation, Brain Aneurysm, Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation, Endovascular Embolization, and Thrombectomy. Dr. Kim 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 Seattle, 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 Seattle, 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 Seattle, 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 Seattle, 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 Seattle, 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 Seattle, 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 Seattle, 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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