The 20 Best Dravet Syndrome Doctors Near Me in Phoenix, AZ

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The 20 Best Dravet Syndrome Doctors near Phoenix, AZ

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 52 doctor with experience in Dravet Syndrome near Phoenix, AZ. Of these, 45 are Experienced and 7 are Advanced.

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    Steve Chung
    Experienced in Dravet Syndrome
    Neurology
    Experienced in Dravet Syndrome
    Neurology

    Banner - University Medical Center Phoenix - Banner - University Medicine Institutes 755

    755 East McDowell Road, 
    Phoenix, AZ 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    I enjoy patient advocate group activities as well as swimming and hiking. Dr. Chung is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dravet Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Seizures, Epilepsy, Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome (LGS), and Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure.

    Norman Wang
    Experienced in Dravet Syndrome
    Neurology
    Experienced in Dravet Syndrome
    Neurology

    Banner - University Medicine Neurosciences Clinic

    755 East McDowell Road, Floor 3, 
    Phoenix, AZ 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    I enjoy art/architecture and rock climbing. Dr. Wang is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dravet Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Autosomal Dominant Nocturnal Frontal Lobe Epilepsy (ADNFLE), Seizures, Partial Seizure, and Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure.

    David P. Harris
    Experienced in Dravet Syndrome
    Experienced in Dravet Syndrome

    Barrow Epilepsy Program

    240 W Thomas Rd, Ste 404, 
    Phoenix, AZ 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    David Harris is a Neurologist in Phoenix, Arizona. Dr. Harris is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dravet Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Seizures, Memory Loss, Epilepsy, and Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure. Dr. Harris is currently accepting new patients.

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    Susan T. Herman
    Experienced in Dravet Syndrome
    Experienced in Dravet Syndrome

    Barrow Epilepsy Program

    240 W Thomas Rd, Ste 404, 
    Phoenix, AZ 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Susan Herman is a Neurologist in Phoenix, Arizona. Dr. Herman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dravet Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Seizures, Memory Loss, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, and Infant Epilepsy with Migrant Focal Crisis. Dr. Herman is currently accepting new patients.

    Laura L. Lehnhoff
    Experienced in Dravet Syndrome
    Experienced in Dravet Syndrome

    Barrow Epilepsy Program

    240 W Thomas Rd, Ste 404, 
    Phoenix, AZ 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    My mission, along with the St. Joseph Medical Group, is to focus on innovative clinical care and the pursuit of excellence through scholarly activities. This allows me to provide patients with state-of-the-art patient services and exceptional patient experiences. Dr. Lehnhoff is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dravet Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Seizures, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, Memory Loss, and Epilepsy.

    Vladimir Shvarts
    Experienced in Dravet Syndrome
    Experienced in Dravet Syndrome

    Barrow Epilepsy Program

    240 W Thomas Rd, Ste 404, 
    Phoenix, AZ 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    My mission, along with the St. Joseph Medical Group, is to focus on innovative clinical care and the pursuit of excellence through scholarly activities. This allows me to provide patients with state-of-the-art patient services and exceptional patient experiences. Dr. Shvarts is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dravet Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Seizures, Dysembryoplastic Neuroepithelial Tumors (DNET), Brain Stem Cancer, and Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure.

    Michael Stein
    Experienced in Dravet Syndrome
    Experienced in Dravet Syndrome

    Barrow Epilepsy Program

    240 W Thomas Rd, Ste 404, 
    Phoenix, AZ 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    My mission, along with the Dignity Health Medical Group, is to focus on innovative clinical care and the pursuit of excellence through scholarly activities. This allows me to provide patients with state-of-the-art patient services and exceptional patient experiences. Dr. Stein is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dravet Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Seizures, Partial Seizure, Partial Familial Epilepsy, and Memory Loss.

    Courtney M. Schusse
    Experienced in Dravet Syndrome
    Experienced in Dravet Syndrome

    Sjhmc Physician Services

    500 W Thomas Rd, 680 Dhmg St Joseph's Pelvi, 
    Phoenix, AZ 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    My mission, along with the St. Joseph Medical Group, is to focus on innovative clinical care and the pursuit of excellence through scholarly activities.  This allows me to provide patients with state-of-the-art patient services and exceptional patient experiences. Dr. Schusse is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dravet Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Seizures, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, Epilepsy, and Memory Loss.

    Vinodh Narayanan
    Experienced in Dravet Syndrome
    Pediatric Neurology | Pediatrics
    Experienced in Dravet Syndrome
    Pediatric Neurology | Pediatrics

    Arizona Pediatric Neurology & Neurogenetics Associates, PLLC

    3330 N 2nd St, Ste 402, 
    Phoenix, AZ 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Vinodh Narayanan is a Pediatrics specialist and a Pediatric Neurologist in Phoenix, Arizona. Dr. Narayanan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dravet Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Rett Syndrome, Microcephaly, Tuberous Sclerosis Complex, and Tuberous Sclerosis. Dr. Narayanan is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Dravet Syndrome
    Neurology | Pediatrics | Pediatric Neurology
    Advanced in Dravet Syndrome
    Neurology | Pediatrics | Pediatric Neurology

    PCH Neurology

    1919 E Thomas Rd, Ambulatory Bldg 3rd Fl, 
    Phoenix, AZ 
     (2.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Angus Wilfong is a Neurologist and a Pediatrics provider in Phoenix, Arizona. Dr. Wilfong is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dravet Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Hypothalamic Hamartomas, Status Epilepticus, Epilepsy, and Seizures. Dr. Wilfong is currently accepting new patients.

    Korwyn L. Williams
    Experienced in Dravet Syndrome
    Neurology | Pediatrics | Pediatric Neurology
    Experienced in Dravet Syndrome
    Neurology | Pediatrics | Pediatric Neurology

    Neurology Dept

    1919 E Thomas Rd, 
    Phoenix, AZ 
     (2.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Korwyn Williams is a Neurologist and a Pediatrics provider in Phoenix, Arizona. Dr. Williams is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dravet Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Seizures, Status Epilepticus, Absence Seizure, and Epilepsy. Dr. Williams is currently accepting new patients.

    John F. Kerrigan
    Experienced in Dravet Syndrome
    Pediatric Neurology | Psychiatry | Neurology
    Experienced in Dravet Syndrome
    Pediatric Neurology | Psychiatry | Neurology

    PCH Neurology

    1919 E Thomas Rd, Ambulatory Bldg 3rd Fl, 
    Phoenix, AZ 
     (2.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Areas of expertise: Medical Treatment of Epilepsy, Evaluation for Epilepsy Surgery, Video-EEG Epilepsy Monitoring, Management of Hypothalamic Hamartomas. Dr. Kerrigan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dravet Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Hypothalamic Hamartomas, Epilepsy, Seizures, and Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure.

    Experienced in Dravet Syndrome
    Experienced in Dravet Syndrome

    21st Century Neurology

    2601 N 3rd St, Ste 125, 
    Phoenix, AZ 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Stephen Flitman is a Neurologist in Phoenix, Arizona. Dr. Flitman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dravet Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Migraine with Brainstem Aura, Migraine, Memory Loss, and Drug Induced Dyskinesia. Dr. Flitman is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Dravet Syndrome
    Neurology
    Experienced in Dravet Syndrome
    Neurology

    St. Joseph's Hospital And Medical Center

    350 W Thomas Rd, 
    Phoenix, AZ 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Kevin Choi is a Neurologist in Phoenix, Arizona. Dr. Choi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dravet Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, Seizures, Partial Seizure, and Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome (LGS).

    Experienced in Dravet Syndrome
    Neurology | Pediatrics | Pediatric Neurology
    Experienced in Dravet Syndrome
    Neurology | Pediatrics | Pediatric Neurology

    PCH Neurology

    1919 E Thomas Rd, Ambulatory Bldg 3rd Fl, 
    Phoenix, AZ 
     (2.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Brian Appavu is a Neurologist and a Pediatrics provider in Phoenix, Arizona. Dr. Appavu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dravet Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Seizures, Status Epilepticus, Absence Seizure, Traumatic Brain Injury, and Thrombectomy. Dr. Appavu is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Dravet Syndrome
    Experienced in Dravet Syndrome

    Victor H. Salazar-Calderon,m.d.,pc

    515 W Buckeye Rd Ste 208, 
    Phoenix, AZ 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Victor Salazar is a Neurologist in Phoenix, Arizona. Dr. Salazar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dravet Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Alzheimer's Disease, Opsoclonus-Myoclonus Syndrome, Familial Hemiplegic Migraine, and Sporadic Hemiplegic Migraine. Dr. Salazar is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Dravet Syndrome
    Experienced in Dravet Syndrome

    Office

    755 E McDowell Rd, 
    Phoenix, AZ 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Daniel Fayard is a Neurologist in Phoenix, Arizona. Dr. Fayard is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dravet Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Epilepsy, Seizures, Memory Loss, and Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure.

    Experienced in Dravet Syndrome
    Experienced in Dravet Syndrome

    Valleywise Health Medical Center

    2601 E Roosevelt St, 
    Phoenix, AZ 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Deepali Eksambe is a Pediatrics provider in Phoenix, Arizona. Dr. Eksambe is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dravet Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Genetic Epilepsy with Febrile Seizures Plus (GEFS+), Seizures, Memory Loss, and Cerebellar Agenesis.

    Experienced in Dravet Syndrome
    Pediatric Neurology | Pediatrics | Psychiatry
    Experienced in Dravet Syndrome
    Pediatric Neurology | Pediatrics | Psychiatry

    Phoenix Childrens Medical Group - Surgery

    1919 E Thomas Rd, 2nd Floor Clinic F, 
    Phoenix, AZ 
     (2.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jordana Kensicki is a Pediatrics specialist and a Pediatric Neurologist in Phoenix, Arizona. Dr. Kensicki is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dravet Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Seizures, Memory Loss, Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome (LGS), and Epilepsy.

    Experienced in Dravet Syndrome
    Pediatric Neurology | Pediatrics
    Experienced in Dravet Syndrome
    Pediatric Neurology | Pediatrics

    PCH Neurology

    1919 E Thomas Rd, Ambulatory Bldg 3rd Fl, 
    Phoenix, AZ 
     (2.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kevin Chapman is a Pediatrics specialist and a Pediatric Neurologist in Phoenix, Arizona. Dr. Chapman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dravet Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Status Epilepticus, Seizures, Epilepsy, and Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    What is the definition of Dravet Syndrome?

    Dravet syndrome is the most severe of a group of conditions known as SCN1A-related seizure disorders. Symptoms include seizures which first occur in infancy that are often triggered by high temperatures (febrile seizures). In childhood, many types of seizures may occur and they may increase in frequency. Seizures may be difficult to treat. Other symptoms include loss of motor skills, intellectual disability, speech impairment, and difficulty with movement. Most cases of Dravet syndrome occur when the SCN1A gene is not working correctly. It can be inherited in an autosomal dominant pattern, but most people with Dravet syndrome do not have a family history of the condition. Diagnosis is based on a clinical exam, medical history, and the results of genetic testing.

    When should I see a Dravet Syndrome doctor near Phoenix, AZ?

    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 a Dravet Syndrome doctor near Phoenix, AZ?

    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 Dravet Syndrome doctors near Phoenix, AZ?

    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 Dravet Syndrome doctors near Phoenix, AZ?

    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 a Dravet Syndrome doctor near Phoenix, AZ?

    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 Dravet Syndrome doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Dravet Syndrome 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 a Dravet Syndrome doctor near Phoenix, AZ?

    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 Dravet Syndrome 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 Dravet Syndrome 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 Dravet Syndrome doctors near Phoenix, AZ?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Dravet Syndrome 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 a Dravet Syndrome doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Dravet Syndrome 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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