The 20 Best Epilepsy in Children Doctors Near Me in District of Columbia, US

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MediFind found 39 doctor with experience in Epilepsy in Children near District of Columbia, US. Of these, 33 are Experienced, 4 are Advanced, 1 are Distinguished and 1 are Elite.

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    Elite in Epilepsy in Children
    Pediatric Neurology
    Elite in Epilepsy in Children
    Pediatric Neurology
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    Main Hospital-Neuroscience Clinic

    111 Michigan Avenue Northwest, Room 1300, 
    Washington, DC 
    Experience:
    41+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    William D. Gaillard, MD, professor of neurology and neurophysiology, is chief of the Divisions of Child Neurology and of Epilepsy and Neurophysiology. He is director of the Comprehensive Pediatric Epilepsy Program — one of the leading multidisciplinary pediatric epilepsy programs in the country. As associate director of the Children’s National Research Institute’s Center for Neuroscience Research, he is responsible for overseeing and organizing clinical neuroscience research. Dr. Gaillard is professor of pediatrics and neurology at the George Washington University School of Medicine; Professor of Neurology, Georgetown University; and Adjunct Professor of Hearing and Speech Sciences, University of Maryland, College Park. Additionally, Dr. Gaillard holds longstanding collaborations with the Clinical Epilepsy Section (CES), National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke and NIH. His innovative research utilizes advanced structural and functional imaging to examine the effects of epilepsy on brain structure and function. His pioneering work with functional imaging has changed clinical practice for patients with epilepsy, made important technical contributions to structural and functional imaging methods, and provided fundamental scientific insights on the biology of brain plasticity. Ultimately, the goal of his research is to improve the outcomes and lives of children with epilepsy. Dr. Gaillard is a past president of the American Epilepsy Society. He is past treasurer of the American Epilepsy Society, past chair of the International League Against Epilepsy (ILAE) Commission on Diagnostics, past chair of the ILAE Pediatric Epilepsy Surgery Task Force and past member of the Pediatric Commission. He is a past editor of Epilepsy Research and a past editor of Epilepsia. He is the author of more than 240 peer-reviewed scientific papers and more than 50 chapters and holds longstanding federal and foundation grant funding. Dr. Gaillard is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epilepsy in Children. He is also highly rated in 28 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Epilepsy, Seizures, Status Epilepticus, Liver Embolization, and Deep Brain Stimulation. Dr. Gaillard is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology, Pediatrics: American Board Of Pediatrics, 2005, and American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology, 1992.

    Distinguished in Epilepsy in Children
    General Surgery
    Distinguished in Epilepsy in Children
    General Surgery
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    Telehealth Video Visit

    111 Michigan Avenue Northwest, Childrens National Telemedicine, 
    Washington, DC 
    Experience:
    30+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Chima Oluigbo, MD, FRCSC, FAANS, is a pediatric neurosurgeon at Children’s National Hospital and Professor of Neurological Surgery, Neurology and Pediatrics at the George Washington University School of Medicine. He completed his residency in neurological surgery at University Hospitals Birmingham, England and subsequently completed fellowships at the University of Colorado (pediatric neurosurgery) and the Ohio State University (functional and stereotactic neurosurgery). He is board certified by the American Board of Pediatric Neurological Surgery and the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada. He is a Fellow of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS) and an active member of the Congress of Neurological Surgeons (CNS) and the AANS/CNS Section on Pediatric Neurological Surgery. Dr. Oluigbo cares for children with all types of diseases of the nervous system such as epilepsy, brain and spine tumors, hydrocephalus, craniosynostosis, spina bifida and tethered spinal cord. He specializes in the surgical care of children with epilepsy as well as pediatric functional and restorative neurosurgery. He uses minimally invasive techniques to treat patients with epilepsy. These techniques include the Visualase laser ablation therapy and the ROSA robot assisted epilepsy surgery. He also uses advanced intraoperative magnetic resonance imaging (iMRI) during epilepsy surgery to optimize seizure control outcomes. Dr. Oluigbo previously led the epilepsy surgery service at the Ohio State University Medical Center where he was actively involved in functional neurosurgery (deep brain stimulation). His research interests include epilepsy surgery, deep brain stimulation, functional neurological restoration and the development of innovative neuromodulation therapies for the treatment of chronic neurological disorders including epilepsy, movement disorders, neurobehavioral and cognitive disorders, chronic pain and spasticity in children. Dr. Oluigbo is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epilepsy in Children. He is also highly rated in 25 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cortical Dysplasia, Epilepsy, Seizures, Posterior Fossa Decompression, and Craniectomy. Dr. Oluigbo is board certified in American Board Of Pediatric Neurological Surgery, 2014.

    Advanced in Epilepsy in Children
    Neuroradiology | Pediatric Radiology
    Advanced in Epilepsy in Children
    Neuroradiology | Pediatric Radiology
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    Main Hospital

    111 Michigan Avenue Northwest, 
    Washington, DC 
    Experience:
    24+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Monica Pearl, MD, is a board-certified American Board of Radiology diplomate with subspecialty fellowship training and certification in Diagnostic Neuroradiology and Interventional Neuroradiology. She is also a Professor of Radiology and Pediatrics at the George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences. She received her undergraduate degree in mathematics from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and her Doctor of Medicine from Duke University. Dr. Pearl trained in general surgery and diagnostic radiology at the George Washington University and completed fellowships in both Diagnostic Neuroradiology and Interventional Neuroradiology at the Johns Hopkins University, where she was on faculty from 2010 – 2020. Her career is dedicated to the care of children with neurovascular disorders, and she brings her expertise to Children’s National Hospital in the areas of cerebrovascular pathology, novel CNS drug delivery platforms and innovative endovascular therapies for CNS disorders including intractable seizures due to hemimegalencephaly. She has been the recipient of numerous research awards from private foundations as well as from state and federal (NIH) funding sources. Her research is focused on radiation dose reduction strategies and innovative endovascular therapies for pediatric tumors of the head, neck and spine. Dr. Pearl is a member of the American Society of Neuroradiology, a Senior Member of the Society of Neurointerventional Surgery and a member of the Core Steering Group for the Children’s Brain Tumour Drug Delivery Consortium, an international, multidisciplinary network of clinicians and researchers dedicated to developing drug delivery systems for children with brain tumors. Dr. Pearl is available for patient and physician consultation, image review, and sees patients at Children’s National in her clinic by appointment. Dr. Pearl is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epilepsy in Children. She is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Increased Head Circumference, Arteriovenous Malformation, Brain Aneurysm, Liver Embolization, and Thrombectomy. Dr. Pearl is board certified in Neuroradiology: American Board Of Radiology, 2012 and Diagnostic Radiology: American Board Of Radiology, 2008.

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    Experienced in Epilepsy in Children
    Pediatric Neurology
    Experienced in Epilepsy in Children
    Pediatric Neurology
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    Main Hospital-Neuroscience Clinic

    111 Michigan Avenue Northwest, Room 1300, 
    Washington, DC 
    Experience:
    41+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Tesfaye Zelleke is a Pediatric Neurologist practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. He has been practicing medicine for over 41 years. Dr. Zelleke is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epilepsy in Children. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Epilepsy, Seizures, Cortical Dysplasia, and Absence Seizure. Dr. Zelleke is board certified in Clinical Neurophysiology: American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology, 2011, American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology, 2009, and Pediatrics: American Board Of Pediatrics, 2004.

    Experienced in Epilepsy in Children
    Experienced in Epilepsy in Children
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    Main Hospital

    111 Michigan Avenue Northwest, 
    Washington, DC 
    Experience:
    21+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jonathan Murnick, MD, PhD, is an attending neuroradiologist in the department of Diagnostic Imaging and Radiology at Children’s National Hospital. Dr. Murnick has a special interest in brain development in the term and preterm neonate, as well as in diagnosis and prevention of pediatric stroke. Dr. Murnick received his medical degree from Harvard University and his doctoral degree from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. He completed residency in diagnostic radiology and fellowship in neuroradiology at Massachusetts General Hospital. Following his fellowship, he joined the faculty at Children’s National and The George Washington University School of Medicine & Health Sciences. Dr. Murnick is board-certified in diagnostic radiology and neuroradiology and specializes in imaging of children with neurologic disorders. Dr. Murnick is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epilepsy in Children. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Premature Infant, Cortical Dysplasia, Schizencephaly, and Intraventricular Hemorrhage of the Newborn. Dr. Murnick is board certified in Neuroradiology: American Board Of Radiology, 2012 and Diagnostic Radiology: American Board Of Radiology, 2010.

    Advanced in Epilepsy in Children
    Pediatric Neurology
    Advanced in Epilepsy in Children
    Pediatric Neurology
    Referral may be required

    Friendship Heights

    5028 Wisconsin Avenue Northwest, 
    Washington, DC 
    Experience:
    20+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    John M. Schreiber, MD, FAES, is the Associate Chief of Epilepsy and EEG Operations, Medical Director of EEG and the Epilepsy Monitoring Unit and the director of Epilepsy Genetics at Children's National Hospital. After earning his medical degree cum laude at the University of Maryland School of Medicine, he completed Pediatrics and Child Neurology training at Children’s National Hospital. Before returning in 2013, he served as an Epilepsy and Clinical Neurophysiology Fellow at the National Institutes of Health, gaining experience in epilepsy clinical trials and in neurogenetic disorders. His primary clinical and research interests are on the diagnosis, evaluation and treatment of genetically-mediated epilepsies, particularly channelopathies. Dr. Schreiber is the principal investigator at Children’s National for various epilepsy observational and interventional clinical trials with a focus on neurogenetic disorders. He serves on the Pediatric Epilepsy Research Consortium board, is the co-chair for the Investigators' Workshop Committee of the American Epilepsy Society, and serves on the Epilepsy Foundation Professional Advisory Board and several other advisory boards. Publications PUBMED. Dr. Schreiber is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epilepsy in Children. He is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Epilepsy, Myoclonic Epilepsy, Seizures, and Epilepsy with Myoclonic-Atonic Seizures. Dr. Schreiber is board certified in Epilepsy: American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology, 2016, American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology, 2013, and American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology, 2011.

    Advanced in Epilepsy in Children
    Pediatric Neurology
    Advanced in Epilepsy in Children
    Pediatric Neurology
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    Telehealth Video Visit

    111 Michigan Avenue Northwest, Childrens National Telemedicine, 
    Washington, DC 
    Experience:
    11+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Albanian, Italian, Spanish, Turkish

    Ersida Buraniqi is a Pediatric Neurologist practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. She has been practicing medicine for over 11 years. Dr. Buraniqi is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epilepsy in Children. She is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Seizures, Epilepsy in Children, Epilepsy, Hemimegalencephaly, and Liver Embolization. Dr. Buraniqi is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology, 2024 and Neurology With Special Qualification In Child Neurology: American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology, 2023.

    Advanced in Epilepsy in Children
    Advanced in Epilepsy in Children
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    Office

    1160 Varnum St NE Ste 204, 
    Washington, DC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Neal Kurzrok is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Kurzrok is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epilepsy in Children. He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Memory Loss, Primary Orthostatic Tremor, Peripheral Neuropathy, and Seizures.

    Experienced in Epilepsy in Children
    Pediatric Neurology
    Experienced in Epilepsy in Children
    Pediatric Neurology
    Referral may be required

    Telehealth Video Visit

    111 Michigan Avenue Northwest, Childrens National Telemedicine, 
    Washington, DC 
    Experience:
    16+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Swahili
    Offers Telehealth

    Juma Mbwana, MD, joins Children's National Hospital from the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. He is a graduate of Yale College with a B.S. in biomedical engineering and the Morehouse School of Medicine. He completed training in pediatrics at the Yale-New Haven Hospital as well as training in adult and child neurology at the University of Pennsylvania and the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP). At the completion of his training at CHOP, Dr. Mbwana was given the Meg Olivia Barkman Award, an annual award that recognizes neurology residents who demonstrate clinical excellence and a compassionate approach to care. Dr. Mbwana's research interests include projects that utilize biomedical engineering innovations and emerging technologies for clinical neuroscience advancement. Having lived in the Middle East and Africa in childhood, Dr. Mbwana has a personal interest in global health issues and during his pediatric residency, he participated in the Yale Pediatric Refugee Clinic. He enjoys gardening and spending time outdoors. Dr. Mbwana is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epilepsy in Children. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Seizures, Epilepsy, Absence Seizure, and Epilepsy in Children. Dr. Mbwana is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology, 2017.

    Experienced in Epilepsy in Children
    Experienced in Epilepsy in Children
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    Main Hospital

    111 Michigan Avenue Northwest, 
    Washington, DC 
    Experience:
    23+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Greek

    Panagiotis Kratimenos, MD, PhD, is a neonatologist at Children's National Hospital. He also is an Assistant Professor of Pediatrics at the George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences. Dr. Kratimenos’ research interest focuses on understanding mechanisms of neonatal brain injury. Specifically, he studies mechanisms of neuronal damage following brain hypoxia-ischemia and inflammation of various causes aiming to develop effective neuroprotective therapies for the affected newborns. Dr. Kratimenos' clinical interests focus on neonatal encephalopathy and therapeutic hypothermia, necrotizing enterocolitis and ECMO. He is actively involved in the education of medical students, residents and neonatology fellows. He enjoys traveling and cooking. Dr. Kratimenos is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epilepsy in Children. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cerebral Hypoxia, Hypothermia, Increased Head Circumference, Epilepsy in Children, and Liver Embolization. Dr. Kratimenos is board certified in Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine: American Board Of Pediatrics, 2024 and Pediatrics: American Board Of Pediatrics, 2014.

    Experienced in Epilepsy in Children
    Pediatrics | Pediatric Neurology
    Experienced in Epilepsy in Children
    Pediatrics | Pediatric Neurology
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    Main Hospital-Neuroscience Clinic

    111 Michigan Avenue Northwest, Room 1300, 
    Washington, DC 
    Experience:
    12+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Bengali, Hindi
    Offers Telehealth

    Kuntal Sen, MD, is the co-director of Neurogenetics Clinic in the Division of Neurogenetics and Neurodevelopmental Pediatrics at Children's National Hospital. He is a graduate of Grant Government Medical College, Mumbai. He completed a combined pediatrics-medical genetics and genomics residency at the Detroit Medical Center/Wayne State University of Medicine. He then completed a child neurology fellowship at Children’s National. He also worked at the National Institutes of Health as a volunteer for the Undiagnosed Diseases Program. He is one of the few physicians in the country with dual training in neurology and clinical genetics which affords him a unique expertise to diagnose and manage patients with complex monogenic neurological disorders. Dr. Sen’s clinical expertise is centered on providing long-term, holistic, and family-centered care for patients with mitochondrial diseases and other ultra-rare neuro-metabolic disorders. Dr. Sen's research focus is on multi-modal neuroimaging and neuromonitoring in inborn errors of metabolism. Dr. Sen has published several peer-reviewed articles and presented at many international conferences on newborn screening disorders, rare neurometabolic epilepsies and ethics in genetic testing. Dr. Sen spearheaded a national survey aimed at identifying innovative approaches to educate child neurologists about genomic testing. This initiative culminated in the development and release of a national curriculum through the Child Neurology Society, under his leadership. He was elected chair of the Neurogenetics Section of the American Academy of Neurology, reflecting his national recognition in the field. He is a fellow of the American College of Medical Genetics (ACMG) and a member of the ACMG Advocacy and Government Affairs Committee. He also serves as the media editor for the Pediatric Neurology Journal. During his medical training, he has won awards and grants from professional societies including the prestigious ACMG Foundation/Perkin Elmer Award and Children’s National Founders Auxiliary Board Grant. Publications Google Scholar. Dr. Sen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epilepsy in Children. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Urea Cycle Disorders (UCD), Hydranencephaly, Lissencephaly 2, and Cortical Dysplasia. Dr. Sen is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology, 2022 and Clinical Genetics (MD): American Board Of Medical Genetics And Genomics, 2019.

    Experienced in Epilepsy in Children
    Pediatric Neurology
    Experienced in Epilepsy in Children
    Pediatric Neurology
    Referral may be required

    Main Hospital-Pain Clinic

    111 Michigan Avenue Northwest, Floor 4, 
    Washington, DC 
    Experience:
    48+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    William McClintock, MD, has been practicing pediatric neurology for the past 30 years. He is a faculty member in the departments of pediatrics and neurology for the George Washington School of Medicine & Health Sciences. He is also a member of the neurology department at Children’s National Hospital, and is the chief of the neurology division for Pediatric Specialists of Virginia. Dr. McClintock graduated with a degree in medicine from the University of Virginia in Charlottesville and received his neurology training at Walter Reed Army Medical Center. Dr. McClintock is the medical director of the Tuberous Sclerosis Clinic of the National Capital Area. He is an examiner for the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. He has earned Children's National Department of Neurology Outstanding Teacher Award for multiple years. His research interests include headaches and tuberous sclerosis. Dr. Mcclintock is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epilepsy in Children. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Tuberous Sclerosis, Tuberous Sclerosis Complex, Cortical Dysplasia, and West Syndrome. Dr. Mcclintock is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology, 1988 and Pediatrics: American Board Of Pediatrics, 1983.

    Experienced in Epilepsy in Children
    Experienced in Epilepsy in Children
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    Main Hospital-Genetics Clinic

    111 Michigan Avenue Northwest, 
    Washington, DC 
    Experience:
    14+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Christina Grant, MD, PhD, completed her medical genetics and medical biochemical genetics training at the National Institutes of Health National Human Genome Research Institute in Bethesda, MD, and joined Children’s National Hospital in 2018. Her clinical and research interests focus on large molecule storage disorders especially lysosomal storage diseases. Dr. Grant is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epilepsy in Children. She is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Mucopolysaccharidoses (MPS), Mucopolysaccharidosis Type 7 (MPS VII, Sly Syndrome), Mucopolysaccharidosis Type 4A (MPS IVA, Morquio Syndrome Type A), and Mucopolysaccharidosis Type 4 (MPS IV, Morquio Syndrome). Dr. Grant is board certified in Medical Biochemical Genetics: American Board Of Medical Genetics And Genomics, 2019, American Board Of Medical Genetics And Genomics, 2017, and Pediatrics: American Board Of Pediatrics, 2015.

    Experienced in Epilepsy in Children
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Epilepsy in Children
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Main Hospital-Diabetes Complex Clinic

    111 Michigan Avenue Northwest, 
    Washington, DC 
    Experience:
    43+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Robert Keating, MD, is currently a McCullough distinguished professor, interim senior vice president, Neuroscience and Behavioral Medicine Center and chief of Neurosurgery at Children’s National Hospital. A graduate of Georgetown University Medical School, he completed a neurosurgery residency and fellowship in pediatric neurosurgery/craniofacial surgery at the Albert Einstein and Montefiore Medical Center in the Bronx, NY. Following his training, Dr. Keating served in the U.S. Navy and was stationed at the Oakland Naval Hospital serving as the chief from 1991-1994. After his time in the Navy, he returned to the Bronx where he was on staff at Montefiore Medical Center as well as the Bronx Municipal Hospital Center for two years before coming back to Washington, D.C., in 1996 to join the faculty at Children’s National Dr. Keating's past appointments include the president of the medical staff at Children’s National, as well as head of credentials. He currently maintains a busy practice of pediatric neurosurgery, with an emphasis on tumors, Chiari malformations, craniofacial reconstruction, spinal dysraphism, spasticity and brachial plexus surgery. As a member of the American Society of Pediatric Neurosurgery and International Society of Pediatric Neurosurgery, he has published and presented extensively in the field. His publications include the previous texts, “An Atlas of Orbitocranial Surgery” and “Tumors of the Pediatric Nervous System” (2nd edition published in 2013), with current work on Neurosurgical Operative Atlas, (2nd ed. Goodrich JT, and Keating RF, Thieme) due for publication in 2018. He is also chair, medical advisory committee on the Board of the American Syringomyelia Alliance Project as well as a founding member of the Posterior Fossa Society and maintains long-standing membership in the CNS, AANS, ASPN and ISPN. Dr. Keating is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epilepsy in Children. He is also highly rated in 22 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Craniosynostosis, Metopic Ridge, Chiari Malformation Type 1, Posterior Fossa Decompression, and Craniectomy. Dr. Keating is board certified in Neurological Surgery: American Board Of Neurological Surgery, 2000 and Neurological Surgery: American Board Of Neurological Surgery, 1993.

    Experienced in Epilepsy in Children
    Pediatric Neurology
    Experienced in Epilepsy in Children
    Pediatric Neurology
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    Telehealth Video Visit

    111 Michigan Avenue Northwest, Childrens National Telemedicine, 
    Washington, DC 
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Thuy-Anh Vu, MD, has worked at Children’s National Hospital and Pediatric Specialists of Virginia (PSV) since 2015. She sees patients for ketogenic diet via telehealth at Children’s National. She sees neurology patients in person and via telehealth at PSV with an interest in epilepsy. Dr. Vu is able to discuss treatments with medications, epilepsy surgery and dietary therapies with patients and families in her care. Dr. Vu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epilepsy in Children. Her clinical expertise encompasses Seizures, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome (LGS), and Memory Loss. Dr. Vu is board certified in Epilepsy: American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology, 2017 and American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology, 2014.

    Experienced in Epilepsy in Children
    Pediatric Neurology
    Experienced in Epilepsy in Children
    Pediatric Neurology
    Referral may be required

    Telehealth Video Visit

    111 Michigan Avenue Northwest, Childrens National Telemedicine, 
    Washington, DC 
    Experience:
    20+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Wei-Liang Chen, MD, specialized in child neurology and genetics with focus on epilepsy, infantile spasm, brain malformation and other neurodevelopmental disorders. Dr. Chen is in charge of treatment trials in epilepsy. He is the site investigator in a national research consortium, Pediatric Epilepsy Research Consortium (PERC) Infantile Spasm group. He is also the principal investigator for the Epileptic Encephalopathy program at Children's National Hospital and serves as co-investigator in several other research projects focusing on neurogenetic diseases, neurometabolic disorders and functional neuroimaging. Dr. Chen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epilepsy in Children. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Megalencephaly-Capillary Malformation Syndrome, Seizures, Epilepsy, and Landau-Kleffner Syndrome. Dr. Chen is board certified in American Board Of Medical Genetics And Genomics, 2021, Clinical Neurophysiology: American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology, 2019, and Neurology With Special Qualification In Child Neurology: American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology, 2018.

    Experienced in Epilepsy in Children
    Experienced in Epilepsy in Children
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    Rare Disease Institute

    7125 13th Place Northwest, 
    Washington, DC 
    Experience:
    38+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Amy Lewanda, MD, joined Children's National Hospital as a faculty member in 1994 after finishing her medical genetics training at Johns Hopkins Hospital in the same year. She has served as a faculty member in medical genetics in the Inova health system. Dr. Lewanda is the co-director of the Down Syndrome Clinic. Dr. Lewanda’s research focuses on health outcomes for patients with Down Syndrome, and pediatric to adult transitions for genetics patients. Dr. Lewanda is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epilepsy in Children. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Increased Head Circumference, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Cantu Syndrome, and Hemi 3 Syndrome. Dr. Lewanda is board certified in Clinical Genetics (MD): American Board Of Medical Genetics And Genomics, 2020, Clinical Genetics (MD): American Board Of Medical Genetics And Genomics, 1993, and Pediatrics: American Board Of Pediatrics, 1991.

    Experienced in Epilepsy in Children
    Pediatric Neurology
    Experienced in Epilepsy in Children
    Pediatric Neurology
    Referral may be required

    Main Hospital-Neuroscience Clinic

    111 Michigan Avenue Northwest, Room 1300, 
    Washington, DC 
    Experience:
    11+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Arabic
    Offers Telehealth

    Youssef A. Kousa, MS, DO, PhD, is a physician-scientist specializing in neonatal neurology at Children’s National Hospital in Washington, D.C. During his pediatric internship, he founded an international, trans-disciplinary research team, the Prenatal Infection and Neurodevelopmental Genetics Consortium, to study the 2015 Zika virus pandemic and model human genetic modifiers in neuroinfectious diseases and neurodevelopmental disorders. The goal of this group is disease prevention by integrating and leveraging team science, systems biology and genomics. Dr. Kousa is the principal investigator of the Consortium, which now includes 19 co-investigators representing 13 different institutions. Partnering with the National Institutes of Health and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the Consortium is bringing together mother-infant dyad cohorts with 12,000 participants throughout the Western Hemisphere. Dr. Kousa completed a combined pediatrics and child neurology residency at Children’s National and the DO-PhD Physician Scientist Training Program at Michigan State University. Through graduate and post-graduate research training, he has focused on human genetics, genetic engineering, developmental biology, immunology and virology. His accomplishments include creation of an adenovirus-based malaria vaccine, discovery of a conserved gene regulatory network in craniofacial and neural tube development, 30 peer-reviewed publications, and multiple national and international invited research presentations. His awards and honors span academic, research, service and leadership roles, including the highest honors possible at Michigan State University for a graduate and medical student. Dr. Kousa directs the Perinatal Neuroinfections Clinic at Children’s National and is an instructor in Neurology, Pediatrics, and Genomics and Precision Medicine at George Washington University School of Medicine, Washington, D.C. Prenatal Infection and Neurodevelopmental Genetics Consortium Publications Google Scholar|ORCiD. Dr. Kousa is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epilepsy in Children. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Popliteal Pterygium Syndrome, Van Der Woude Syndrome, Arthrogryposis Multiplex Congenita, Anencephaly, and Liver Embolization. Dr. Kousa is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology, 2020.

    Experienced in Epilepsy in Children
    Pediatric Neurology
    Experienced in Epilepsy in Children
    Pediatric Neurology
    Referral may be required

    Main Hospital-Neuroscience Clinic

    111 Michigan Avenue Northwest, Room 1300, 
    Washington, DC 
    Experience:
    23+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Marc DiSabella, DO, is an associate professor of Pediatrics and Neurology at Children’s National Hospital in Washington, D.C., which is consistently ranked one of the best pediatric neurology and neurosurgery programs in the country by U.S. News & World Report. Dr. DiSabella serves as director of the Headache Program and was promoted to associate chief of Neurology Operations in 2024. Previously, he served 13 years as the Child Neurology Residency Program director where he graduated nearly 50 child neurology residents who now serve as division chiefs, VPs and have amassed millions in grant funding. Dr. DiSabella obtained his master's degree in leadership and education at the George Washington School of Medicine and Health Sciences and enjoys teaching and engaging his students and colleagues in educational innovation and improved teaching sessions. He currently has 10 industry sponsored clinical trials on which he serves as primary investigator in addition to a busy clinical practice. Dr. Disabella is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epilepsy in Children. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses New Daily Persistent Headache (NDPH), Migraine, Migraine with Brainstem Aura, and Opisthotonos. Dr. Disabella is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology, 2008.

    Experienced in Epilepsy in Children
    Pediatric Neurology
    Experienced in Epilepsy in Children
    Pediatric Neurology
    Referral may be required

    Telehealth Video Visit

    111 Michigan Avenue Northwest, Childrens National Telemedicine, 
    Washington, DC 
    Experience:
    8+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Alexandra Wood, MD, is a neurologist at Children’s National Hospital. She is also an assistant professor of neurology and the medical student clerkship co-director at the George Washington University School of Medicine. Dr. Wood graduated from Saint Louis University School of Medicine and completed her residency at the Medical College of Wisconsin. After completing her residency, she worked for two years at the University of Virginia before moving to Washington, D.C., where she practices general child neurology with a special interest in headache. Dr. Wood is passionate about medical education, both of future physicians and for her patients and their families. Her goal at each visit is for the patient and their family to fully understand their diagnosis and treatment plan. Publications: ORCID. Dr. Wood is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epilepsy in Children. She is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Seizures, Genetic Epilepsy with Febrile Seizures Plus (GEFS+), Partial Familial Epilepsy, and Memory Loss. Dr. Wood is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology, 2023.

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    Last Updated: 06/30/2026

    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 District of Columbia, US?

    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 District of Columbia, US?

    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 District of Columbia, US?

    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 District of Columbia, US?

    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 District of Columbia, US?

    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 District of Columbia, US?

    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 District of Columbia, US?

    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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