The 20 Best Benign Rolandic Epilepsy Doctors Near Me in Washington, DC

Marc DiFazio, MD, is the vice president of Access at Children’s National Hospital and is certified in adult and pediatric neurology. He completed his pediatric and neurology training at Walter Reed Army Medical Center, and went on to become the chief of the Child Neurology Service at Walter Reed, where he served on active duty until 2005 before transitioning to private practice in Rockville, MD. Dr. DiFazio is well-known in the metropolitan area and pediatric community for his service, leadership and expertise in clinical child neurology, with interests and concentration in the areas of Tourette syndrome, headache/migraine, concussion, behavioral neurology/autism and the use of botulinum toxin in a variety of conditions. In his role as vice president of Access, Dr. DiFazio works to facilitate patient access to care and supporting operational excellence. Dr. DiFazio has served 28 years in the Army Medical Corps, and he recently finished his service obligation in his final assignment as Command Surgeon of USAR Legal Command. Dr. Difazio is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Benign Rolandic Epilepsy. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Benign Rolandic Epilepsy, Tourette Syndrome, Cerebral Palsy, and Landau-Kleffner Syndrome. Dr. Difazio is board certified in Epilepsy: American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology, 2018, Neurology With Special Qualification In Child Neurology: American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology, 2001, and Pediatrics: American Board Of Pediatrics, 1994.

Claudine Sinsioco is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Sinsioco is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Benign Rolandic Epilepsy. Her clinical expertise encompasses Seizures, Memory Loss, Epilepsy, and Genetic Epilepsy with Febrile Seizures Plus (GEFS+).

Thuy-Anh Vu, MD, has worked at Children’s National Hospital and Pediatric Specialists of Virginia (PSV) since 2015. She sees patients for ketogenic diet via telehealth at Children’s National. She sees neurology patients in person and via telehealth at PSV with an interest in epilepsy. Dr. Vu is able to discuss treatments with medications, epilepsy surgery and dietary therapies with patients and families in her care. Dr. Vu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Benign Rolandic Epilepsy. Her clinical expertise encompasses Seizures, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome (LGS), and Memory Loss. Dr. Vu is board certified in Epilepsy: American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology, 2017 and American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology, 2014.

William D. Gaillard, MD, professor of neurology and neurophysiology, is chief of the Divisions of Child Neurology and of Epilepsy and Neurophysiology. He is director of the Comprehensive Pediatric Epilepsy Program — one of the leading multidisciplinary pediatric epilepsy programs in the country. As associate director of the Children’s National Research Institute’s Center for Neuroscience Research, he is responsible for overseeing and organizing clinical neuroscience research. Dr. Gaillard is professor of pediatrics and neurology at the George Washington University School of Medicine; Professor of Neurology, Georgetown University; and Adjunct Professor of Hearing and Speech Sciences, University of Maryland, College Park. Additionally, Dr. Gaillard holds longstanding collaborations with the Clinical Epilepsy Section (CES), National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke and NIH. His innovative research utilizes advanced structural and functional imaging to examine the effects of epilepsy on brain structure and function. His pioneering work with functional imaging has changed clinical practice for patients with epilepsy, made important technical contributions to structural and functional imaging methods, and provided fundamental scientific insights on the biology of brain plasticity. Ultimately, the goal of his research is to improve the outcomes and lives of children with epilepsy. Dr. Gaillard is a past president of the American Epilepsy Society. He is past treasurer of the American Epilepsy Society, past chair of the International League Against Epilepsy (ILAE) Commission on Diagnostics, past chair of the ILAE Pediatric Epilepsy Surgery Task Force and past member of the Pediatric Commission. He is a past editor of Epilepsy Research and a past editor of Epilepsia. He is the author of more than 240 peer-reviewed scientific papers and more than 50 chapters and holds longstanding federal and foundation grant funding. Dr. Gaillard is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Benign Rolandic Epilepsy. He is also highly rated in 28 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Epilepsy, Seizures, Status Epilepticus, Liver Embolization, and Deep Brain Stimulation. Dr. Gaillard is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology, Pediatrics: American Board Of Pediatrics, 2005, and American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology, 1992.

Thanh Nguyen, MD, sees patients in the Division of Epilepsy and Neurophysiology. She speaks fluent Vietnamese. Dr. Nguyen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Benign Rolandic Epilepsy. Her clinical expertise encompasses GM1 Gangliosidosis, Gangliosidosis, Progressive Myoclonic Epilepsy, and Seizures. Dr. Nguyen is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology, 2014 and Pediatrics: American Board Of Pediatrics, 2009.

Marc DiSabella, DO, is an associate professor of Pediatrics and Neurology at Children’s National Hospital in Washington, D.C., which is consistently ranked one of the best pediatric neurology and neurosurgery programs in the country by U.S. News & World Report. Dr. DiSabella serves as director of the Headache Program and was promoted to associate chief of Neurology Operations in 2024. Previously, he served 13 years as the Child Neurology Residency Program director where he graduated nearly 50 child neurology residents who now serve as division chiefs, VPs and have amassed millions in grant funding. Dr. DiSabella obtained his master's degree in leadership and education at the George Washington School of Medicine and Health Sciences and enjoys teaching and engaging his students and colleagues in educational innovation and improved teaching sessions. He currently has 10 industry sponsored clinical trials on which he serves as primary investigator in addition to a busy clinical practice. Dr. Disabella is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Benign Rolandic Epilepsy. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses New Daily Persistent Headache (NDPH), Migraine, Migraine with Brainstem Aura, and Opisthotonos. Dr. Disabella is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology, 2008.

Alexander Andrews, MD, is a pediatric epileptologist at Children’s National Hospital. He completed undergraduate training at Yale University with a degree in political science. Dr. Andrews graduated from the University of Michigan Medical School and completed a pediatric residency at Children’s National and pediatric neurology residency at Children’s National. After completing his residency, he completed an epilepsy fellowship at the George Washington University Hospital. While at Children’s National, Dr. Andrews established CIENA (La Clínica Integral de Epilepsia para Niños y Adolescentes), a multidisciplinary clinic of Spanish language-certified providers caring for both the patient and family with medical and psychological support. Dr. Andrews has published over 10 peer-reviewed manuscripts related to the use of electroencephalography in improving diagnostic and prognostic ability in neuro-invasive infectious diseases, his primary area of research. He works closely as a neurophysiologist consultant for clinical staff of the Blantyre Malaria Project (Blantyre, Malawi) in efforts to expand the reach and utility of electroencephalography for sick children globally. He has presented at national and international meetings on topics related to epilepsy care and on his research. Dr. Andrews is board certified in pediatrics (American Academy of Pediatrics, 2023), in neurology with special qualification in child neurology (American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, 2019), and in epilepsy (American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, 2020). He serves on the International Affairs Committee of the Child Neurology Society and is a member of the American Academy of Neurology. Publications: ORCID PUBMED. Dr. Andrews is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Benign Rolandic Epilepsy. His clinical expertise encompasses Seizures, Spasmus Nutans, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, and Epilepsy. Dr. Andrews is board certified in American Board Of Pediatrics, 2023, American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology, 2020, and American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology, 2019.

Prerna Malla is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. She has been practicing medicine for over 18 years. Dr. Malla is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Benign Rolandic Epilepsy. She is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, Seizures, Epilepsy, and Movement Disorders.

Yamane Makke is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Makke is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Benign Rolandic Epilepsy. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Seizures, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, Partial Familial Epilepsy, and Epilepsy.

Francis Antonio is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Antonio is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Benign Rolandic Epilepsy. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Seizures, Partial Familial Epilepsy, Partial Seizure, and Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure.

Mohamad Koubeissi is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Koubeissi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Benign Rolandic Epilepsy. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Seizures, Epilepsy, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, Status Epilepticus, and Deep Brain Stimulation.

Philip Pulaski is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Pulaski is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Benign Rolandic Epilepsy. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Migraine, Migraine with Brainstem Aura, Cramp-Fasciculation Syndrome, and Susac Syndrome.

Brain Barry is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Barry is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Benign Rolandic Epilepsy. His clinical expertise encompasses Seizures, Congenital Insensitivity to Pain with Anhidrosis, Hereditary Sensory and Autonomic Neuropathy Type 2, and Infantile Axonal Neuropathy.

Douglas Mayson is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. He has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Mayson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Benign Rolandic Epilepsy. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Stroke, Apoplexy, Seizures, Transmyocardial Revascularization, and Stent Placement.

Andrew Becker is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Becker is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Benign Rolandic Epilepsy. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Seizures, Memory Loss, Epilepsy, and Autosomal Dominant Partial Epilepsy with Auditory Features.

Christine Tran is a Pediatric Neurologist practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Tran is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Benign Rolandic Epilepsy. She is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, Genetic Epilepsy with Febrile Seizures Plus (GEFS+), Seizures, and Epilepsy.

Alpa Vashist is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Vashist is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Benign Rolandic Epilepsy. She is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Genetic Epilepsy with Febrile Seizures Plus (GEFS+), Seizures, Epilepsy, and Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure. Dr. Vashist is currently accepting new patients.

Peter Turkeltaub is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Turkeltaub is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Benign Rolandic Epilepsy. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Stroke, Primary Progressive Aphasia, Apraxia, and Frontotemporal Dementia.

Marian Kolodgie is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Kolodgie is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Benign Rolandic Epilepsy. Her clinical expertise encompasses Absence Seizure, Epilepsy Juvenile Absence, Transient Tic Disorder, and HNRNPH2-Related Disorder.