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

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 13 doctor with experience in Dravet Syndrome near tucson, AZ. Of these, 7 are Experienced and 6 are Advanced.

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    Center For Neurosciences

    2450 E River Rd, 
    Tucson, AZ 
     (3.2 miles away)
    520-795-7750
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Yeeck Sim is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Tucson, Arizona. Dr. Sim is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dravet Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 42 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Seizures, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, Epilepsy, and Migraine. Dr. Sim is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Dravet Syndrome
    Advanced in Dravet Syndrome
    Referral may be required

    Center For Neurosciences

    2450 E River Rd, 
    Tucson, AZ 
     (3.2 miles away)
    520-795-7750
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Louann Carnahan is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Tucson, Arizona. Dr. Carnahan is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dravet Syndrome. She is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Partial Seizure, Partial Familial Epilepsy, Seizures, and Memory Loss. Dr. Carnahan is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Dravet Syndrome
    Experienced in Dravet Syndrome
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    Banner University Medical Center ESRD

    1625 N Campbell Ave, 
    Tucson, AZ 
     (1.8 miles away)
    520-694-8888
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Joseph Jordan is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Tucson, Arizona. Dr. Jordan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dravet Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Stroke, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Apoplexy, Gastrostomy, and Stent Placement. Dr. Jordan is currently accepting new patients.

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    Experienced in Dravet Syndrome
    Experienced in Dravet Syndrome
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    Center For Neurosciences

    2450 E River Rd, 
    Tucson, AZ 
     (3.2 miles away)
    520-795-7750
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Creoles And Pidgins, Spanish
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    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Anwar Badruddoja is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Tucson, Arizona. Dr. Badruddoja is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dravet Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 35 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, Memory Loss, Seizures, and Neuroepithelioma. Dr. Badruddoja is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Dravet Syndrome
    Experienced in Dravet Syndrome
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    Center For Neurosciences

    2450 E River Rd, 
    Tucson, AZ 
     (3.2 miles away)
    520-795-7750
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Korean
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    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Young Song is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Tucson, Arizona. Dr. Song is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dravet Syndrome. She is also highly rated in 23 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Migraine, Restless Legs Syndrome, Sporadic Hemiplegic Migraine, and Familial Hemiplegic Migraine. Dr. Song is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Dravet Syndrome
    Experienced in Dravet Syndrome
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    Center For Neurosciences

    2450 E River Rd, 
    Tucson, AZ 
     (3.2 miles away)
    520-795-7750
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    See accepted insurances
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    William Noland is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Tucson, Arizona. Dr. Noland is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dravet Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 29 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Drug Induced Dyskinesia, Aromatic L-Amino Acid Decarboxylase (AADC) Deficiency, Familial Paroxysmal Nonkinesigenic Dyskinesia, and Dopa-Responsive Dystonia. Dr. Noland is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Dravet Syndrome
    Experienced in Dravet Syndrome
    Referral may be required

    Center For Neurosciences

    2450 E River Rd, 
    Tucson, AZ 
     (3.2 miles away)
    520-795-7750
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    See accepted insurances
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Francisco Valdivia is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Tucson, Arizona. Dr. Valdivia is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dravet Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 39 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Migraine, and Dopa-Responsive Dystonia. Dr. Valdivia is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Dravet Syndrome
    Advanced in Dravet Syndrome
    Referral may be required

    Banner - University Medicine Clinic South

    2800 East Ajo Way, 
    Tucson, AZ 
     (5.9 miles away)
    520-874-2778
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
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    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Myrka Torres is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Tucson, Arizona. Dr. Torres is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dravet Syndrome. She is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Seizures, Memory Loss, Partial Seizure, and Partial Familial Epilepsy. Dr. Torres is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry & Neurology. Dr. Torres is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Dravet Syndrome
    Advanced in Dravet Syndrome
    Referral may be required

    Banner - University Medicine Clinic South

    2800 East Ajo Way, 
    Tucson, AZ 
     (5.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    See accepted insurances
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    David Labiner is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Tucson, Arizona. Dr. Labiner is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dravet Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Epilepsy, Seizures, Memory Loss, and Autosomal Dominant Partial Epilepsy with Auditory Features. Dr. Labiner is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry & Neurology-Epilepsy and American Board Of Psychiatry & Neurology. Dr. Labiner is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Dravet Syndrome
    Advanced in Dravet Syndrome
    Referral may be required

    Carondelet St. Joseph's Hospital

    350 N Wilmot Rd, 
    Tucson, AZ 
     (7.1 miles away)
    520-873-3000
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi, Urdu
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    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    As'ad Ehtisham is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Tucson, Arizona. Dr. Ehtisham is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dravet Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 22 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Stroke, Neural Crest Tumor, Diencephalic Syndrome, and Camptocormism. Dr. Ehtisham is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Dravet Syndrome
    Advanced in Dravet Syndrome
    Referral may be required

    Western Neurosurgery LTD.

    6567 E Carondelet Dr Ste 305, 
    Tucson, AZ 
     (9.2 miles away)
    520-881-8400
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Mandarin, Spanish, Vietnamese
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    Conny Tran is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Tucson, Arizona. Dr. Tran is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dravet Syndrome. She is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Myoclonic Epilepsy, Dravet Syndrome, Epilepsy with Myoclonic-Atonic Seizures, and Seizures. Dr. Tran is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Dravet Syndrome
    Experienced in Dravet Syndrome
    Referral may be required

    Vita Medica Institute

    3530 E Campo Abierto Ste 200, 
    Tucson, AZ 
     (6.4 miles away)
    520-638-5757
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Mateja De Leonni Stanonik is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Tucson, Arizona. Dr. De Leonni Stanonik is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dravet Syndrome. She is also highly rated in 22 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Benign Rolandic Epilepsy, Memory Loss, Seizures, and Partial Seizure. Dr. De Leonni Stanonik is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Dravet Syndrome
    Experienced in Dravet Syndrome
    Referral may be required

    Western Neuro

    6567 E Carondelet Dr Ste 305, 
    Tucson, AZ 
     (9.2 miles away)
    520-881-8400
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients

    Kendra Drake is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Tucson, Arizona. Dr. Drake is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dravet Syndrome. She is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Partial Familial Epilepsy, Benign Rolandic Epilepsy, Partial Seizure, and Seizures. Dr. Drake is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 09/26/2026

    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 tucson, 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 tucson, 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 do I find the best Dravet Syndrome doctor near tucson, AZ?

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    How does MediFind rank Dravet Syndrome doctors near tucson, 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 tucson, 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 tucson, 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 tucson, 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 tucson, 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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