The 20 Best Dravet Syndrome Doctors Near Me in walnut creek, CA

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 35 doctor with experience in Dravet Syndrome near walnut creek, CA. Of these, 26 are Experienced and 9 are Advanced.

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    Advanced in Dravet Syndrome
    Advanced in Dravet Syndrome
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    Office

    575 Lennon Ln Ste 152, 
    Walnut Creek, CA 
     (3.7 miles away)
    925-602-7060
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
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    Leslie Gillum is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Walnut Creek, California. Dr. Gillum is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dravet Syndrome. She is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Parkinson's Disease, ADULT Syndrome, PIK3CA-Related Overgrowth Spectrum, and Migraine with Brainstem Aura.

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

    Office

    575 Lennon Ln Ste 152, 
    Walnut Creek, CA 
     (3.7 miles away)
    925-602-7060
    Experience:
    48+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Raymond Stephens is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Walnut Creek, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 48 years. Dr. Stephens is rated as an Advanced 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 Dravet Syndrome, Memory Loss, Seizures, and Supranuclear Ophthalmoplegia.

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

    Office

    575 Lennon Ln Ste 152, 
    Walnut Creek, CA 
     (3.7 miles away)
    925-602-7060
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    See accepted insurances
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Steven Schadendorf is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Walnut Creek, California. Dr. Schadendorf is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dravet Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Dravet Syndrome, Migraine, Memory Loss, and Movement Disorders. Dr. Schadendorf is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Office

    575 Lennon Ln Ste 152, 
    Walnut Creek, CA 
     (3.7 miles away)
    925-602-7060
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    See accepted insurances
    Offers Telehealth

    Melissa Lehmer is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Walnut Creek, California. Dr. Lehmer 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 Dravet Syndrome, Horner Syndrome, Cerebellar Degeneration, and Memory Loss.

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

    Office

    575 Lennon Ln Ste 152, 
    Walnut Creek, CA 
     (3.7 miles away)
    925-602-7060
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    See accepted insurances
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Caroline Perry is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Walnut Creek, California. Dr. Perry 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 Dravet Syndrome, Memory Loss, Migraine with Brainstem Aura, and Seizures. Dr. Perry is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Office

    575 Lennon Ln Ste 152, 
    Walnut Creek, CA 
     (3.7 miles away)
    925-602-7060
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    See accepted insurances

    Robert Algar is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Walnut Creek, California. Dr. Algar is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dravet Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Seizures, Dravet Syndrome, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, and Memory Loss.

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

    Office

    1600 Ygnacio Valley Rd, 
    Walnut Creek, CA 
     (1.3 miles away)
    925-937-0404
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Oana Spataru is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Walnut Creek, California. Dr. Spataru is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dravet Syndrome. She is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Delirium, Apoplexy, Stroke, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, and Thrombectomy.

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

    John Muir Medical Center Walnut Creek

    1601 Ygnacio Valley Rd, 
    Walnut Creek, CA 
     (1.3 miles away)
    925-939-3000
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Janet Lin is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Walnut Creek, California. Dr. Lin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dravet Syndrome. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Meige Syndrome, Dravet Syndrome, Movement Disorders, and Parkinson's Disease.

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

    Walnut Creek Medical Center

    1515 Newell Avenue, 
    Walnut Creek, CA 
     (2.1 miles away)
    925-295-6953
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Mandarin, Spanish
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    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Seyedali Hejazi is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Walnut Creek, California. Dr. Hejazi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dravet Syndrome. His clinical expertise encompasses Seizures, Memory Loss, Epilepsy, and Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure. Dr. Hejazi is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Walnut Creek Medical Center

    1515 Newell Avenue, 
    Walnut Creek, CA 
     (2.1 miles away)
    925-295-6953
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients

    Sharon Gandhi is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Walnut Creek, California. She has been practicing medicine for over 18 years. Dr. Gandhi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dravet Syndrome. Her clinical expertise encompasses Cramp-Fasciculation Syndrome, Seizures, Epilepsy, and Memory Loss. Dr. Gandhi is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Dravet Syndrome

    Dr. Kai C. Lee
    Neurology
    Experienced in Dravet Syndrome

    Dr. Kai C. Lee
    Neurology
    Referral may be required

    Office

    575 Lennon Ln Ste 152, 
    Walnut Creek, CA 
     (3.7 miles away)
    925-602-7060
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    See accepted insurances
    Offers Telehealth

    Kai Lee is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Walnut Creek, California. Dr. Lee is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dravet Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Movement Disorders, Parkinson's Disease, Hereditary Sensory and Autonomic Neuropathy Type 2, and Infantile Axonal Neuropathy.

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

    Unilab Corporation

    108 La Casa Via Ste 105, 
    Walnut Creek, CA 
     (3.7 miles away)
    925-939-9400
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Brad Volpi is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Walnut Creek, California. Dr. Volpi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dravet Syndrome. His clinical expertise encompasses Memory Loss, Movement Disorders, Parkinson's Disease, and Epilepsy.

    Experienced in Dravet Syndrome

    Dr. Arseen E. Soliman
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Dravet Syndrome

    Dr. Arseen E. Soliman
    Internal Medicine
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    John Muir Physician Network

    2700 Grant St Ste 200, 
    Concord, CA 
     (6.0 miles away)
    925-677-0500
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Arabic
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    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Arseen Soliman is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Concord, California. Dr. Soliman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dravet Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cirrhosis, Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, and High Cholesterol. Dr. Soliman is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Dravet Syndrome

    Dr. Brian J. Candell
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Dravet Syndrome

    Dr. Brian J. Candell
    Internal Medicine
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    Bay Infectious Disease

    1 Country Club Plz, 
    Orinda, CA 
     (7.1 miles away)
    925-254-3805
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Brian Candell is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Orinda, California. Dr. Candell is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dravet Syndrome. His clinical expertise encompasses High Cholesterol, Swimming Pool Granuloma, Shingles, and Tracheitis. Dr. Candell is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Dravet Syndrome

    Dr. Diane B. Chandler
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Dravet Syndrome

    Dr. Diane B. Chandler
    Family Medicine

    John Muir Physician Network

    5161 Clayton Rd Ste F, 
    Concord, CA 
     (6.7 miles away)
    925-609-8282
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Czech, Spanish
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    Offers Telehealth

    Diane Chandler is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Concord, California. Dr. Chandler is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dravet Syndrome. Her clinical expertise encompasses Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).

    Advanced in Dravet Syndrome
    Advanced in Dravet Syndrome
    Referral required

    Telegraph Care Center

    2850 Telegraph Avenue, Suite 110, 
    Berkeley, CA 
     (11.2 miles away)
    510-204-8140
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Brian Richardson is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Berkeley, California. Dr. Richardson is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dravet Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gumma, Seizures, Neurosyphilis, and Epilepsy. Dr. Richardson is board certified in Neurology - Board Certified. Dr. Richardson is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Dravet Syndrome

    Dr. Rodolfo A. Cadang
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Dravet Syndrome

    Dr. Rodolfo A. Cadang
    Internal Medicine
    Before you request

    Office

    500 Alfred Nobel Dr Ste 150, 
    Hercules, CA 
     (12.7 miles away)
    510-741-2111
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Rodolfo Cadang is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Hercules, California. Dr. Cadang is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dravet Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Vitamin D Deficiency, Sitosterolemia, High Cholesterol, and Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease. Dr. Cadang is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Dravet Syndrome

    Dr. Michael R. Alper
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Dravet Syndrome

    Dr. Michael R. Alper
    Internal Medicine
    Before you request

    Stanford Medicine Partners Pleasanton

    5568 Gibraltar Dr, 
    Pleasanton, CA 
     (13.8 miles away)
    925-534-6500
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Michael Alper is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Pleasanton, California. Dr. Alper is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dravet Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 36 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, and Low Sodium Level. Dr. Alper is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Telegraph Care Center

    2850 Telegraph Avenue, Suite 120, 
    Berkeley, CA 
     (11.2 miles away)
    510-204-8140
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Antonio Silva-Sayago is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Berkeley, California. Dr. Silva-Sayago is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dravet Syndrome. His clinical expertise encompasses Stroke, Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), Memory Loss, and Dysarthria. Dr. Silva-Sayago is board certified in Neuromuscular Medicine - Board Certified and Neurology - Board Certified . Dr. Silva-Sayago is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Dravet Syndrome
    Experienced in Dravet Syndrome

    Telegraph Avenue Care Center

    3100 Telegraph Avenue, Suite 2000, 
    Oakland, CA 
     (12.6 miles away)
    510-204-8290
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    See accepted insurances
    Offers Telehealth

    Shirley Tucker-Harris is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Oakland, California. Dr. Tucker-Harris is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dravet Syndrome. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Nasal Polyps, Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism. Dr. Tucker-Harris is board certified in Internal Medicine - Board Certified.

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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 walnut creek, CA?

    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 walnut creek, CA?

    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 walnut creek, CA?

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    How does MediFind rank Dravet Syndrome doctors near walnut creek, CA?

    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 walnut creek, CA?

    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 walnut creek, CA?

    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 walnut creek, CA?

    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 walnut creek, CA?

    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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