The 20 Best Dravet Syndrome Doctors Near Me in Boston, MA

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 148 doctor with experience in Dravet Syndrome near Boston, MA. Of these, 121 are Experienced, 25 are Advanced and 2 are Distinguished.

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    Advanced in Dravet Syndrome
    Advanced in Dravet Syndrome

    BIDMC Department Of Neurology

    Comprehensive Epilepsy Program, 330 Brookline Avenue, Shapiro 8, 
    Boston, MA 
     (2.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Francis Drislane is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Drislane 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 Memory Loss, Epilepsy, Seizures, and Benign Rolandic Epilepsy. Dr. Drislane is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Advanced in Dravet Syndrome
    Advanced in Dravet Syndrome

    BIDMC Department Of Neurology

    330 Brookline Avenue, Shapiro 8, 
    Boston, MA 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Mandarin
    Offers Telehealth

    Trudy Pang is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Pang is rated as an Advanced 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 Seizures, Epilepsy, Memory Loss, and Autosomal Dominant Partial Epilepsy with Auditory Features. Dr. Pang is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology.

    Advanced in Dravet Syndrome
    Neurology
    Advanced in Dravet Syndrome
    Neurology

    Brigham And Women's Hospital, Neurosciences Center

    60 Fenwood Road, 1st Floor Hale Building For Transformative Medicine, 
    Boston, MA 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jong Woo Lee, MD, PhD, directs the Brigham Critical Care Monitoring Program and is the Clinical Director of the Epilepsy Division. He graduated from Harvard College and obtained his medical and doctorate degrees at McGill University and the Montreal Neurological Institute before completing the Partners Neurology Residency and Clinical Neurophysiology Fellowship at BWH. Dr. Lee’s areas of clinical expertise and research interests include critical care EEG, status epilepticus, cardiac arrest prognostication, brain tumor associated seizures, sudden unexpected death in epilepsy, and the medical management of epilepsy. Dr. Lee is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dravet Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Seizures, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, Epilepsy, Gastrostomy, and Carotid Artery Surgery. Dr. Lee is board certified in Neurology, Epilepsy, and Clinical Neurophysiology.

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    Advanced in Dravet Syndrome
    Advanced in Dravet Syndrome

    Boston Univ. Dermatology Inc.

    725 Albany St Ste 7B, 
    Boston, MA 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Maria Stefanidou is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Stefanidou is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dravet Syndrome. She is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Seizures, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, Epilepsy, and Memory Loss.

    Experienced in Dravet Syndrome
    Experienced in Dravet Syndrome

    BIDMC Department Of Neurology

    Neurology Department, 330 Brookline Avenue, Shapiro 8, 
    Boston, MA 
     (2.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Patricia Greenstein is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Greenstein is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dravet Syndrome. She is also highly rated in 51 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Spinocerebellar Ataxia, Cervical Myelopathy, Harding Ataxia, and Infantile-Onset Spinocerebellar Ataxia (IOSCA). Dr. Greenstein is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology.

    Experienced in Dravet Syndrome
    Experienced in Dravet Syndrome

    BIDMC Department Of Neurology

    Stroke Division, 330 Brookline Avenue, 
    Boston, MA 
     (2.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi

    Sandeep Kumar is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Kumar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dravet Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Stroke, Apoplexy, Septic Arthritis, Stent Placement, and Transmyocardial Revascularization. Dr. Kumar is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology.

    Experienced in Dravet Syndrome
    Experienced in Dravet Syndrome

    BIDMC Department Of Neurology

    330 Brookline Avenue, Ks 457, 
    Boston, MA 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Volney Sheen is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Sheen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dravet Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Periventricular Heterotopia, Seizures, Epilepsy, and Memory Loss. Dr. Sheen is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology.

    Experienced in Dravet Syndrome
    Experienced in Dravet Syndrome

    BIDMC Department Of Neurology

    330 Brookline Avenue, Baker 5, 
    Boston, MA 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Mouhsin Shafi is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Shafi 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 Seizures, Epilepsy, Memory Loss, and Delirium. Dr. Shafi is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology.

    Experienced in Dravet Syndrome
    Experienced in Dravet Syndrome

    BIDMC Department Of Neurology

    330 Brookline Avenue, Baker 5, 
    Boston, MA 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Daniel Goldenholz is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Boston, Massachusetts. He has been practicing medicine for over 18 years. Dr. Goldenholz is rated as an Experienced 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 Seizures, Epilepsy, Absence Seizure, and Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure. Dr. Goldenholz is board certified in American Board Of Clinical Neurophysiology.

    Experienced in Dravet Syndrome
    Experienced in Dravet Syndrome

    BIDMC Department Of Neurology

    330 Brookline Avenue, Tcc 8, 
    Boston, MA 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Erik Uhlmann is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Uhlmann is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dravet Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 31 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Metastatic Brain Tumor, Brain Tumor, Astrocytoma, Glioblastoma, and Gamma Knife Radiosurgery. Dr. Uhlmann is board certified in American Board Of Pathology.

    Experienced in Dravet Syndrome
    Experienced in Dravet Syndrome

    BIDMC Department Of Neurology

    330 Brookline Avenue, Shapiro 8, 
    Boston, MA 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Bernard Chang is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Chang is rated as an Experienced 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 Epilepsy, Seizures, Memory Loss, and Periventricular Heterotopia. Dr. Chang is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology.

    Experienced in Dravet Syndrome
    Experienced in Dravet Syndrome

    BIDMC Department Of Neurology

    330 Brookline Avenue, 
    Boston, MA 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Gujarati , Hindi
    Offers Telehealth

    Niravkumar Barot is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Barot is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dravet Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Seizures, Epilepsy, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, and Benign Rolandic Epilepsy. Dr. Barot is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology.

    Experienced in Dravet Syndrome
    Experienced in Dravet Syndrome

    BIDMC Department Of Neurology

    330 Brookline Avenue, 
    Boston, MA 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, French, Hindi
    Offers Telehealth

    Monica Makhija is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Makhija is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dravet Syndrome. She is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Epilepsy, Memory Loss, Seizures, and Obstructive Sleep Apnea. Dr. Makhija is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology.

    Advanced in Dravet Syndrome
    Advanced in Dravet Syndrome

    Boston Children's Hospital

    300 Longwood Ave, 
    Boston, MA 
     (2.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jeffrey Bolton is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Bolton is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dravet Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 49 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Seizures, Epilepsy, Epilepsy in Children, and Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure.

    Experienced in Dravet Syndrome
    Experienced in Dravet Syndrome

    Brigham And Womens Physicians Organization Inc

    75 Francis St, 
    Boston, MA 
     (2.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Mullally is the Associate Chief of Clinical Neurology at the Brigham and Women’s Faulkner Hospital. He completed his internal medicine residency at Rutgers Affiliated Hospitals and his neurology residency at the University of Miami and the Harvard Longwood Neurology Training Program at Brigham and Women’s Hospital. Dr. Mullally was a chief medical resident at Rutgers and chief resident in neurology at Harvard. After completing his neurology residency in 1982, Dr. Mullally opened a comprehensive headache clinic in New Jersey. In 1989, he began working at Harvard Community Health Plan (now Harvard Vanguard Medical Associates) and started the headache program which he directed until he moved to work full time at Brigham and Women’s Faulkner Hospital and Brigham and Women’s Hospital in May of 2013. Dr. Mullally is also Director of Sports Neurology at the MGH/BWH Foxborough facility, and sees general neurology patients at Brigham and Women’s Faulkner Hospital. He has been a member of the American Headache Society since 1982, and is board certified in internal medicine, neurology and headache medicine. Dr. Mullally is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dravet Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Migraine, Headache, Migraine with Brainstem Aura, and Familial Dysautonomia. Dr. Mullally is board certified in Internal Medicine, Neurology, and Headache Medicine.

    Experienced in Dravet Syndrome
    Experienced in Dravet Syndrome

    Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center Department Of Neurology

    1 Deaconess Road, Baker 5, Epilepsy/EEG Lab, 
    Boston, MA 
     (2.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Westover is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Westover is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dravet Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Seizures, Epilepsy, Delirium, Thrombectomy, and Septoplasty. Dr. Westover is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology.

    Advanced in Dravet Syndrome
    Advanced in Dravet Syndrome

    Hale Building For Transformative Medicine On BWH Main Campus

    60 Fenwood Rd, 
    Boston, MA 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Barbara Dworetzky is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Dworetzky is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dravet Syndrome. She is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Seizures, Epilepsy, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, Transmyocardial Revascularization, and Stent Placement.

    Experienced in Dravet Syndrome
    Experienced in Dravet Syndrome

    Brigham And Women's Hospital, Neurosciences Center

    60 Fenwood Road, 1st Floor Hale Building For Transformative Medicine, 
    Boston, MA 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    P. Emanuela Voinescu, MD, PhD, obtained her medical degree from University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Romania, and her doctoral degree from Harvard University, prior to completing the Partners Neurology Residency and a 2-year fellowship in clinical neurophysiology/epilepsy at BWH. Dr. Voinescu directs the Women's Epilepsy Program and focuses her clinical and research efforts on improving the care for women with epilepsy, with a special focus on pregnancy. She was the recipient of the Susan Spencer Award upon completing her fellowship With a training in molecular biology and genetic manipulations during her PhD in Dr. Joshua Sanes lab, Dr. Voinescu is expanding her clinical research into translational aspects of how sex hormones and genetic variability influence neuronal excitability and implicitly epilepsy pathophysiology, but also response to medications. Dr. Voinescu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dravet Syndrome. She is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Seizures, Epilepsy, Partial Familial Epilepsy, and Partial Seizure. Dr. Voinescu is board certified in Neurology and Epilepsy.

    Experienced in Dravet Syndrome
    Experienced in Dravet Syndrome

    Brigham And Women's Hospital, Neurosciences Center

    60 Fenwood Road, 1st Floor Hale Building For Transformative Medicine, 
    Boston, MA 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Regan J. Lemley, MD, MS, obtained her medical degree from Texas Tech University School of Medicine before completing neurology residency at Wake Forest Baptist Hospital. She then completed her formal medical education with a 2-year epilepsy fellowship at Brigham and Women’s Hospital. She is part of the Women’s Epilepsy Program and has both clinical and research interest in managing epilepsy in women of childbearing age. Additionally, she is performing research to understand the role of the microbiome in epilepsy and is interested in how environmental factors, such as diet, impact epilepsy. Dr. Lemley is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dravet Syndrome. Her clinical expertise encompasses Seizures, Memory Loss, Partial Familial Epilepsy, and Landau-Kleffner Syndrome. Dr. Lemley is board certified in Neurology and Epilepsy.

    Experienced in Dravet Syndrome
    Neurology
    Experienced in Dravet Syndrome
    Neurology

    Massachusetts General Hospital

    55 Fruit St, 
    Boston, MA 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Alice Lam is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Lam is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dravet Syndrome. She is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Seizures, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, Epilepsy, and Dementia.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    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 Boston, MA?

    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 Boston, MA?

    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 Boston, MA?

    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 Boston, MA?

    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 Boston, MA?

    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 Boston, MA?

    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 Boston, MA?

    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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