The 20 Best Dravet Syndrome Doctors Near Me in Scranton, PA

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The 20 Best Dravet Syndrome Doctors near Scranton, PA

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 24 doctor with experience in Dravet Syndrome near Scranton, PA. Of these, 22 are Experienced and 2 are Advanced.

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    Uzzal Roy
    Experienced in Dravet Syndrome
    Neurology
    Experienced in Dravet Syndrome
    Neurology

    Geisinger Scranton - Neurology

    3 West Olive Street, Suite 132, 
    Scranton, PA 
     (0.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Roy is a neurologist board certified in neurology by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. He earned his medical degree from Dhaka Medical College and Hospital, and completed his residency at Rhode Island Hospital and his fellowship in clinical neurophysiology at The Ohio State University Medical Center. Dr. Roy is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dravet Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Stroke, Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), Seizures, and Memory Loss.

    Alyssa-rae Cuchanski
    Experienced in Dravet Syndrome
    Experienced in Dravet Syndrome

    Geisinger Scranton - Neurology

    3 West Olive Street, Suite 132, 
    Scranton, PA 
     (0.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Alyssa-Rae Cuchanski, DO, is a neurologist with additional training in epilepsy. She provides care for seizures, epilepsy and electroencephalogram (EEG) interpretation.|Dr. Cuchanski’s parents inspired her to become a doctor. “My father was a physician and my mother was a nurse,” she says. “The idea that I can improve the lives of patients both physically and emotionally also inspired me to become a doctor.”|She earned her Bachelor of Science in Biology from Messiah College in Grantham, Pa., her Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine from the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine and completed her residency in neurology at Geisinger Medical Center.|In her free time, Dr. Cuchanski enjoys spending time with her family, hiking, playing the piano and video games, skating and reading. Dr. Cuchanski is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dravet Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Partial Familial Epilepsy, Seizures, Partial Seizure, and Memory Loss.

    Matthew A. Mercuri
    Experienced in Dravet Syndrome
    Experienced in Dravet Syndrome

    Geisinger Clinic

    1800 Mulberry St, 
    Scranton, PA 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Matthew Mercuri is a Neurologist in Scranton, Pennsylvania. Dr. Mercuri is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dravet Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Seizures, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, Memory Loss, and Autosomal Dominant Partial Epilepsy with Auditory Features.

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    Experienced in Dravet Syndrome
    Experienced in Dravet Syndrome

    Geisinger Scranton - Neurology

    3 West Olive Street, Suite 132, 
    Scranton, PA 
     (0.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi, Marathi
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Ruta Andress is a Neurologist in Scranton, Pennsylvania. Dr. Andress is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dravet Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Seizures, Autosomal Dominant Nocturnal Frontal Lobe Epilepsy (ADNFLE), Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, and Partial Seizure. Dr. Andress is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Dravet Syndrome
    Neurology
    Experienced in Dravet Syndrome
    Neurology

    Geisinger Community Medical Center

    1800 Mulberry St, 
    Scranton, PA 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Seth Jones is a Neurologist in Scranton, Pennsylvania. Dr. Jones is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dravet Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Parkinson's Disease, Stroke, Seizures, and Memory Loss.

    Terrance S. Chilson
    Experienced in Dravet Syndrome
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Dravet Syndrome
    Internal Medicine

    LVPG Internal Medicine-Steamtown

    300 Lackawanna Avenue, Suite 200, 
    Scranton, PA 
     (0.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Terrance Chilson is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Scranton, Pennsylvania. Dr. Chilson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dravet Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).

    Advanced in Dravet Syndrome
    Advanced in Dravet Syndrome

    Office

    3 W Olive St Ste 201, 
    Scranton, PA 
     (3.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kenneth Lilik is a Pediatrics provider in Scranton, Pennsylvania. Dr. Lilik is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dravet Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Memory Loss, Dravet Syndrome, Seizures, and Autosomal Dominant Partial Epilepsy with Auditory Features.

    Experienced in Dravet Syndrome
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Dravet Syndrome
    Internal Medicine

    LVPG-L Urology Steamtown

    300 Lackawanna Ave, 
    Scranton, PA 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Stephen Opsasnick is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Scranton, Pennsylvania. Dr. Opsasnick is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dravet Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Acute Kidney Failure, Sepsis, Neurotoxicity Syndromes, Endoscopy, and Hip Replacement.

    Experienced in Dravet Syndrome
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Dravet Syndrome
    Family Medicine

    American Home Care Supply Company Inc.

    802 Jefferson Ave, 
    Scranton, PA 
     (0.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Peter Cognetti is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Scranton, Pennsylvania. Dr. Cognetti is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dravet Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Epilepsy, Memory Loss, Down Syndrome, and Hypothyroidism.

    Experienced in Dravet Syndrome
    Sleep Medicine
    Experienced in Dravet Syndrome
    Sleep Medicine

    Allied Services Scranton Rehabilitation Hospital

    475 Morgan Hwy, 
    Scranton, PA 
     (2.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Baccoli is a Sleep Medicine provider in Scranton, Pennsylvania. Dr. Baccoli is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dravet Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Seizures, Narcolepsy, Benign Rolandic Epilepsy, and Obstructive Sleep Apnea.

    Experienced in Dravet Syndrome
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Dravet Syndrome
    Internal Medicine

    Office

    821 Oak St Unit 1, 
    Scranton, PA 
     (3.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Michael Gilhooley is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Scranton, Pennsylvania. Dr. Gilhooley is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dravet Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Acute Kidney Failure, Lung Metastases, Necrosis, Endoscopy, and Pacemaker Implantation.

    Experienced in Dravet Syndrome
    Experienced in Dravet Syndrome

    Office

    235 Main St Ste 115, 
    Scranton, PA 
     (3.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Vithalbhai Dhaduk is a Neurologist in Scranton, Pennsylvania. Dr. Dhaduk is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dravet Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Seizures, Hereditary Sensory and Autonomic Neuropathy Type 2, Congenital Insensitivity to Pain with Anhidrosis, and Infantile Axonal Neuropathy.

    Mitchell J. Gross
    Advanced in Dravet Syndrome
    Advanced in Dravet Syndrome

    Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Office Building - Neurophysiology

    950 East Mountain Boulevard, 
    Wilkes Barre, PA 
     (13.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Gross is board certified in neurology by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. He specializes in general neurology. His clinical interests include headache, epilepsy, seizures, dementia and multiple sclerosis. He earned his medical degree from the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, and completed his residency and fellowship in neurophysiology at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital. Dr. Gross is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dravet Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), Trigeminal Neuralgia, and Seizures.

    Luigi Spagnolini
    Experienced in Dravet Syndrome
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Dravet Syndrome
    Family Medicine

    Geisinger Pittston - Community Medicine

    42 North Main Street, 
    Pittston, PA 
     (8.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Italian, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Spagnolini is a board-certified physician specializing in family medicine. He attended Universita di Padova, Facolta di Medicina, where he received his medical degree, and completed his residency at St. Joseph's Medical Center, Yonkers. Dr. Spagnolini is certified by the American Board of Family Medicine. He speaks English, Italian and Spanish. Dr. Spagnolini is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dravet Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Cor Pulmonale, Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Iron Deficiency Anemia, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).

    Muhammad S. Bhatti
    Experienced in Dravet Syndrome
    Experienced in Dravet Syndrome

    Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Office Building - Neurology

    950 East Mountain Boulevard, 
    Wilkes Barre, PA 
     (13.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi, Punjabi, Urdu
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Bhatti is a board-certified and fellowship-trained neurologist. His clinical interests include epilepsy surgery, medication management of epilepsy and nerve stimulation. Dr. Bhatti earned his degree in medicine from the Ross University School of Medicine. He completed his neurology residency and his eplilepsy fellowship at Virginia Commonwealth University. Dr. Bhatti is certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology with a special focus on epilepsy and stroke. He is fluent in English, Hindi, Punjabi and Urdu. Dr. Bhatti 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, Autosomal Dominant Partial Epilepsy with Auditory Features, and Memory Loss.

    Leena E. Youssefian
    Experienced in Dravet Syndrome
    Experienced in Dravet Syndrome

    Geisinger Wilkes Barre - Neurology

    620 Baltimore Drive, 
    Wilkes Barre, PA 
     (13.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Leena Youssefian is a Neurologist in Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania. Dr. Youssefian is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dravet Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Migraine, Peripheral Neuropathy, Increased Intracranial Pressure, and Pseudotumor Cerebri Syndrome. Dr. Youssefian is currently accepting new patients.

    Birute Stewart
    Experienced in Dravet Syndrome
    Experienced in Dravet Syndrome

    Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Office Building - Neurophysiology

    950 East Mountain Boulevard, 
    Wilkes Barre, PA 
     (13.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Stewart is a neurologist who is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. She specializes in general neurology and subspecializes in neuromuscular and neurophysiology. Dr. Stewart earned her medical degree from the Kaunas Institute of Medicine in Lithuania. She then moved to the United States and completed her residency at the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, and her fellowship in clinical neurophysiology at Allegheny University Hospital, Hahnemann. Dr. Stewart is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dravet Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Congenital Insensitivity to Pain with Anhidrosis, Infantile Axonal Neuropathy, Hereditary Sensory and Autonomic Neuropathy Type 2, and Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure.

    Hema R. Murali
    Experienced in Dravet Syndrome
    Pediatric Neurology | Sleep Medicine
    Experienced in Dravet Syndrome
    Pediatric Neurology | Sleep Medicine

    GWVMC MOB Neurology

    950 East Mountain Boulevard, 
    Bear Creek Township, PA 
     (13.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi, Kannada
    Accepting New Patients

    Hema Murali, MD, is a pediatric neurologist specializing in sleep medicine. She provides treatment for a variety of neurological conditions including headaches, seizures, syncope, epilepsy, developmental delay, tics, movement disorders, weakness, numbness, nerve palsies, strokes, bleeds in the brain, tremors, cognitive decline, autism, problems with cranial nerves, muscles or eye movements, altered sensorium, dizziness, closed head injury, concussion, nerve injury, brain malformations, hydrocephalus, skull abnormalities, optic neuritis and multiple sclerosis.|Dr. Murali performs procedures and tests that include EEG, EMG, nerve conduction studies, MSLT and sleep studies.|She also treats sleep disorders including excessive daytime sleepiness, difficulties with falling asleep and staying asleep, sleep apnea, narcolepsy, parasomnias, sleep associated movement disorders and cataplexy.|Dr. Murali attended Mysore Medical College in Mysore, India, where she earned her medical degree. After medical school, she completed her residency at the Albert Einstein Healthcare Network in Philadelphia. She followed that with a fellowship at the Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science in Rochester, MN.|The thing she loves most about her job is interacting with her patients and their families. “The privilege of being a part of a trusted team to take care of a precious child's health is what brings me to work every day. There is immense joy and fulfilment in caring for children and being a trusted part of the team in this relationship,” she says.|Originally from India, Dr. Murali moved to the East Coast from Wisconsin to be closer to her children and extended family.|“I have been the service line medical director of neurosciences in a large multispecialty organization for several years,” she says. “In this role, I was able to stabilize and grow the department. I developed many new services and of course many new relationships that I still maintain. I have also been an integral part of a team running the Bardet-Biedl center of excellence for all of North America, and hope to establish one in the East as well.|Dr. Murali and her husband, a Geisinger nephrologist, have two children who are attending college. “We have a beautiful goldendoodle, who is smarter than our children, and very loving. We are a sandwich generation, and our parents live with us as well,” she says.|In her spare time, she enjoys walking her dog, hiking, biking, reading and traveling with family and friends. Dr. Murali is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dravet Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Bardet-Biedl Syndrome, Myoclonic Epilepsy, and Dravet Syndrome.

    Experienced in Dravet Syndrome
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Dravet Syndrome
    Family Medicine

    Geisinger Clinic

    790 Northern Blvd Ste K, 
    South Abington Township, PA 
     (5.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Kondash is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in South Abington Township, Pennsylvania. Dr. Kondash is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dravet Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Retinopathy Arteriosclerotic, Lung Metastases, Necrosis, and Acute Kidney Failure.

    Experienced in Dravet Syndrome
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Dravet Syndrome
    Internal Medicine

    Geisinger Clinic

    320 Keystone Ave, 
    Peckville, PA 
     (6.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Anthony Freda is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Peckville, Pennsylvania. Dr. Freda is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dravet Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Lung Nodules, Lung Metastases, and Coronary Heart Disease.

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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 Scranton, PA?

    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 Scranton, PA?

    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 Scranton, PA?

    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 Scranton, PA?

    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 Scranton, PA?

    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 Scranton, PA?

    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 Scranton, PA?

    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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