The 20 Best Epilepsy in Children Doctors in Australia

Find the Top Epilepsy in Children Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 222 doctor with experience in Epilepsy in Children near Australia. Of these, 189 are Experienced, 28 are Advanced and 5 are Distinguished.

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    Distinguished in Epilepsy in Children
    Distinguished in Epilepsy in Children
    50 Flemington Rd, 
    Parkville, VIC, AU 

    Ingrid Scheffer practices in Parkville, Australia. Ms. Scheffer is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Epilepsy in Children. Her top areas of expertise are Myoclonic Epilepsy, West Syndrome, Epilepsy, and Epilepsy with Myoclonic-Atonic Seizures.

    Distinguished in Epilepsy in Children
    Distinguished in Epilepsy in Children
    245 Burgundy St, 
    Heidelberg, VIC, AU 

    Samuel Berkovic practices in Heidelberg, Australia. Mr. Berkovic is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Epilepsy in Children. His top areas of expertise are Myoclonic Epilepsy, Epilepsy, Partial Familial Epilepsy, and Epilepsy with Myoclonic-Atonic Seizures.

    Distinguished in Epilepsy in Children
    Distinguished in Epilepsy in Children
    15 Hospital Avenue, 
    Nedlands, WA, AU 

    Helen Leonard practices in Nedlands, Australia. Ms. Leonard is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Epilepsy in Children. Her top areas of expertise are Rett Syndrome, CDKL5 Deficiency Disorder, West Syndrome, Spasmus Nutans, and Gastrostomy.

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    Distinguished in Epilepsy in Children
    Distinguished in Epilepsy in Children
    35 Stirling Hwy, 
    Crawley, WA, AU 

    Jenny Downs practices in Crawley, Australia. Ms. Downs is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Epilepsy in Children. Her top areas of expertise are Rett Syndrome, CDKL5 Deficiency Disorder, West Syndrome, Gastrostomy, and Spinal Fusion.

    Distinguished in Epilepsy in Children
    Distinguished in Epilepsy in Children
    50 Flemington Road, 
    Parkville, VIC, AU 

    Annabelle Harvey practices in Parkville, Australia. Ms. Harvey is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Epilepsy in Children. Her top areas of expertise are Cortical Dysplasia, West Syndrome, Hypothalamic Hamartomas, and Epilepsy in Children.

    Advanced in Epilepsy in Children
    Advanced in Epilepsy in Children
    50 Flemington Road, 
    Parkville, VIC, AU 

    Mark Mackay practices in Parkville, Australia. Mr. Mackay is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Epilepsy in Children. His top areas of expertise are Bell's Palsy, West Syndrome, Stroke, Epilepsy in Children, and Thrombectomy.

    Advanced in Epilepsy in Children
    Advanced in Epilepsy in Children
    501 Stanley St, 
    South Brisbane, QLD, AU 

    Kate Riney practices in South Brisbane, Australia. Ms. Riney is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Epilepsy in Children. Her top areas of expertise are Tuberous Sclerosis Complex, Tuberous Sclerosis, Cortical Dysplasia, and Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome (LGS).

    Advanced in Epilepsy in Children
    Advanced in Epilepsy in Children
    Hawkesbury Rd, 
    Westmead, NSW, AU 

    Deepak Gill practices in Westmead, Australia. Mr. Gill is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Epilepsy in Children. His top areas of expertise are Epilepsy, Epilepsy in Children, Infant Epilepsy with Migrant Focal Crisis, and Continuous Spike-Wave During Slow Sleep Syndrome.

    Advanced in Epilepsy in Children
    Advanced in Epilepsy in Children
    Melbourne, VIC, AU 

    Steven Petrou practices in Melbourne, Australia. Petrou is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Epilepsy in Children. Their top areas of expertise are Epilepsy, Seizures, Myoclonic Epilepsy, and Epilepsy with Myoclonic-Atonic Seizures.

    Advanced in Epilepsy in Children
    Advanced in Epilepsy in Children
    245 Burgundy St, 
    Heidelberg, VIC, AU 

    Amy Schneider practices in Heidelberg, Australia. Ms. Schneider is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Epilepsy in Children. Her top areas of expertise are Myoclonic Epilepsy, Epilepsy with Myoclonic-Atonic Seizures, Dravet Syndrome, and West Syndrome.

    Advanced in Epilepsy in Children
    Advanced in Epilepsy in Children
    Perth, WA, AU 

    Jacinta Saldaris practices in Perth, Australia. Ms. Saldaris is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Epilepsy in Children. Her top areas of expertise are CDKL5 Deficiency Disorder, West Syndrome, Spasmus Nutans, and Rett Syndrome.

    Advanced in Epilepsy in Children
    Advanced in Epilepsy in Children
    245 Burgundy Street, 
    Heidelberg, VIC, AU 

    Emilio Perucca practices in Heidelberg, Australia. Mr. Perucca is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Epilepsy in Children. His top areas of expertise are Epilepsy, Seizures, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, and Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome (LGS).

    Advanced in Epilepsy in Children
    Advanced in Epilepsy in Children
    Melbourne, VIC, AU 

    Geza Berecki practices in Melbourne, Australia. Mr. Berecki is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Epilepsy in Children. His top areas of expertise are Spasmus Nutans, West Syndrome, Epilepsy in Children, and Epilepsy.

    Advanced in Epilepsy in Children
    Advanced in Epilepsy in Children
    30 Flemington Road, 
    Parkville, VIC, AU 

    John Christodoulou practices in Parkville, Australia. Mr. Christodoulou is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Epilepsy in Children. His top areas of expertise are Rett Syndrome, Perrault Syndrome, Leigh Syndrome, Holocarboxylase Synthetase Deficiency, and Gastrostomy.

    Advanced in Epilepsy in Children
    Advanced in Epilepsy in Children
    15 Hospital Avenue, 
    Nedlands, WA, AU 

    Kingsley Wong practices in Nedlands, Australia. Mr. Wong is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Epilepsy in Children. His top areas of expertise are CDKL5 Deficiency Disorder, Rett Syndrome, Spasmus Nutans, West Syndrome, and Gastrostomy.

    Advanced in Epilepsy in Children
    Advanced in Epilepsy in Children
    Hospital Avenue, 
    Nedlands, WA, AU 

    Lakshmi Nagarajan practices in Nedlands, Australia. Ms. Nagarajan is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Epilepsy in Children. Her top areas of expertise are Seizures, Epilepsy in Children, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, Absence Seizure, and Gastrostomy.

    Advanced in Epilepsy in Children
    Advanced in Epilepsy in Children
    50 Flemington Road, 
    Parkville, VIC, AU 

    Richard Leventer practices in Parkville, Australia. Mr. Leventer is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Epilepsy in Children. His top areas of expertise are Polymicrogyria, Cortical Dysplasia, Periventricular Heterotopia, and Lissencephaly.

    Advanced in Epilepsy in Children
    Advanced in Epilepsy in Children
    50 Flemington Rd, 
    Parkville, VIC, AU 

    Michael Hildebrand practices in Parkville, Australia. Mr. Hildebrand is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Epilepsy in Children. His top areas of expertise are Mosaicism, Hypothalamic Hamartomas, Epilepsy, and Genetic Epilepsy with Febrile Seizures Plus (GEFS+).

    Advanced in Epilepsy in Children
    Advanced in Epilepsy in Children
    Sydney, NSW, AU 

    Russell Dale practices in Sydney, Australia. Mr. Dale is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Epilepsy in Children. His top areas of expertise are Encephalitis, Chorea, Aicardi-Goutieres Syndrome, Thrombectomy, and Deep Brain Stimulation.

    Advanced in Epilepsy in Children
    Advanced in Epilepsy in Children
    High Street, 
    Randwick, NSW, AU 

    Elizabeth Palmer practices in Randwick, Australia. Ms. Palmer is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Epilepsy in Children. Her top areas of expertise are West Syndrome, Epilepsy in Children, Epilepsy, and Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 29.

    While we make every effort to provide the best results possible, data is currently limited outside of the United States. Doctors listed may include both clinicians and researchers, and individuals relocate frequently. We recommend contacting doctors directly to confirm their location and areas of focus. Contact information is provided when available. Learn more about our expert tiers.
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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    What is the definition of Epilepsy in Children?

    Epilepsy is a brain disorder in which a person has repeated seizures over time.

    A seizure is a sudden change in the electrical and chemical activity in the brain. A single seizure that does not happen again is not epilepsy.

    When should I see an Epilepsy in Children doctor in Australia?

    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 an Epilepsy in Children doctor in Australia?

    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 Epilepsy in Children doctors in Australia?

    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 Epilepsy in Children doctors in Australia?

    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 an Epilepsy in Children doctor in Australia?

    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 Epilepsy in Children doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Epilepsy in Children 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 an Epilepsy in Children doctor in Australia?

    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 Epilepsy in Children 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 Epilepsy in Children 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 Epilepsy in Children doctors in Australia?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Epilepsy in Children 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 an Epilepsy in Children doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Epilepsy in Children 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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