The 20 Best Epilepsy in Children Doctors Near Me in Illinois, US

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The 20 Best Epilepsy in Children Doctors in Illinois, US

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 281 doctor with experience in Epilepsy in Children near Illinois, US. Of these, 239 are Experienced, 35 are Advanced, 5 are Distinguished and 2 are Elite.

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    Elite in Epilepsy in Children
    Neurology
    Elite in Epilepsy in Children
    Neurology

    Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital Of Chicago

    225 E Chicago Ave, 
    Chicago, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Joyce Wu is a Neurologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Wu is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epilepsy in Children. Her top areas of expertise are Epilepsy in Children, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Lissencephaly 1, and Hydranencephaly.

    John J. Millichap
    Elite in Epilepsy in Children
    Pediatric Neurology
    Elite in Epilepsy in Children
    Pediatric Neurology

    Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital Of Chicago

    225 E Chicago Ave, 
    Chicago, IL 
    Experience:
    26+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    John Millichap is a Pediatric Neurologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Millichap has been practicing medicine for over 26 years and is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epilepsy in Children. His top areas of expertise are West Syndrome, Spasmus Nutans, Epilepsy in Children, and Epilepsy.

    Mian Z. Urfy
    Experienced in Epilepsy in Children
    Experienced in Epilepsy in Children

    Advocate Medical Group Neurology

    1875 Dempster St, Ste 625/660, 
    Park Ridge, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Urdu

    Mian Urfy is a Neurologist in Park Ridge, Illinois. Dr. Urfy is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epilepsy in Children. His top areas of expertise are Seizures, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, Stroke, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, and Gastrostomy.

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    Katarina B. Dakay
    Experienced in Epilepsy in Children
    Experienced in Epilepsy in Children

    Advocate Medical Group Neurology

    1875 Dempster St, Ste 625/660, 
    Park Ridge, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Katarina Dakay is a Neurologist in Park Ridge, Illinois. Dr. Dakay is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epilepsy in Children. Her top areas of expertise are Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Stroke, Vasoconstriction, Thrombectomy, and Transmyocardial Revascularization.

    Ryan S. Trombly
    Experienced in Epilepsy in Children
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Epilepsy in Children
    Neurosurgery

    Advocate Medical Group Neurosurgery

    4400 W 95th St, Ste 407, 
    Oak Lawn, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish

    Ryan Trombly is a Neurosurgery provider in Oak Lawn, Illinois. Dr. Trombly is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epilepsy in Children. His top areas of expertise are Cervical Myelopathy, Cerebellum Agenesis Hydrocephaly, Spinal Cord Abscess, Microdiscectomy, and Cervical Disc Surgery.

    Stephen A. Trevick
    Distinguished in Epilepsy in Children
    Distinguished in Epilepsy in Children

    Northwest Neurology, Ltd

    22285 N Pepper Rd, 
    Lake Barrington, IL 
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Stephen Trevick is a Neurologist in Lake Barrington, Illinois. Dr. Trevick has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epilepsy in Children. His top areas of expertise are Stroke, Epilepsy with Myoclonic-Atonic Seizures, West Syndrome, and Myoclonic Epilepsy.

    Distinguished in Epilepsy in Children
    Neurology
    Distinguished in Epilepsy in Children
    Neurology

    Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital Of Chicago

    225 E Chicago Ave, 
    Chicago, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Linda Laux is a Neurologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Laux is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epilepsy in Children. Her top areas of expertise are Epilepsy in Children, Genetic Epilepsy with Febrile Seizures Plus (GEFS+), Lissencephaly 1, and Lissencephaly 2.

    William Imlach
    Experienced in Epilepsy in Children
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Epilepsy in Children
    Family Medicine

    Advocate Medical Group Primary Care

    4001 Vollmer Rd, 
    Olympia Fields, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    William Imlach is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Olympia Fields, Illinois. Dr. Imlach is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epilepsy in Children. His top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Renovascular Hypertension, and Nephrosclerosis.

    Douglas Nordli
    Distinguished in Epilepsy in Children
    Pediatric Neurology
    Distinguished in Epilepsy in Children
    Pediatric Neurology

    University Of Chicago Medical Center

    5841 S Maryland Ave, 
    Chicago, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Douglas Nordli is a Pediatric Neurologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Nordli is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epilepsy in Children. His top areas of expertise are Genetic Epilepsy with Febrile Seizures Plus (GEFS+), Epilepsy, Seizures, and Epilepsy in Children.

    Franco Campanella
    Advanced in Epilepsy in Children
    Advanced in Epilepsy in Children

    Endeavor Health Medical Group

    1000 Central St., Suite 880, 
    Evanston, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Franco Michael Campanella, DO, a neurologist at Endeavor Health, evaluates and treats patients with a wide range of neurological conditions. He applies a patient-centered approach to diagnosing and managing disorders affecting the brain, spinal cord and nerves. Dr. Campanella works collaboratively with patients to develop care plans that support their long-term neurological health. Dr. Campanella is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epilepsy in Children. His top areas of expertise are Migraine with Brainstem Aura, Migraine, Transient Global Amnesia, and Restless Legs Syndrome.

    Bridgette C. Arnett
    Advanced in Epilepsy in Children
    Advanced in Epilepsy in Children

    Arnett Associates

    19550 Governors Hwy, 
    Flossmoor, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Bridgette Arnett is a Neurologist in Flossmoor, Illinois. Dr. Arnett is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epilepsy in Children. Her top areas of expertise are Memory Loss, Seizures, Lafora Disease, and Unverricht-Lundborg Syndrome.

    Sailaja V. Maramreddy
    Advanced in Epilepsy in Children
    Advanced in Epilepsy in Children

    Advent Neurology, SC

    657 E Golf Rd, 
    Arlington Heights, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Telugu
    Offers Telehealth

    Sailaja Maramreddy is a Neurologist in Arlington Heights, Illinois. Dr. Maramreddy is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epilepsy in Children. Her top areas of expertise are Stroke, Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo, Seizures, and Pallister-Hall Syndrome.

    Danny Park
    Advanced in Epilepsy in Children
    Neurology
    Advanced in Epilepsy in Children
    Neurology

    Endeavor Health Medical Group

    5115 N. Francisco Ave., Neurosciences Institute, 
    Chicago, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Danny Sanghun Park, MD, a neurologist at Endeavor Health, specializes in clinical neurophysiology with expertise in EEG, EMG and neuromuscular disorders. With over a decade of experience, he provides advanced diagnostic evaluations and treatment for patients with complex neurological conditions. Dr. Park is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epilepsy in Children. His top areas of expertise are Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, Seizures, Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy, and Stroke.

    Distinguished in Epilepsy in Children
    Distinguished in Epilepsy in Children

    Mercyhealth Memory And Dementia Clinic

    875 S State Route 31, 
    Crystal Lake, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Amarish Dave is a Neurologist in Crystal Lake, Illinois. Dr. Dave is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epilepsy in Children. His top areas of expertise are Epilepsy with Myoclonic-Atonic Seizures, Myoclonic Epilepsy, West Syndrome, and Epilepsy in Children.

    Distinguished in Epilepsy in Children
    Internal Medicine | Neurology
    Distinguished in Epilepsy in Children
    Internal Medicine | Neurology
    1009 S. 42nd St., Suite 2, 
    Mount Vernon, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Syed Shah is an Internal Medicine specialist and a Neurologist in Mount Vernon, Illinois. Dr. Shah is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epilepsy in Children. His top areas of expertise are Seizures, Status Epilepticus, Memory Loss, Deep Brain Stimulation, and Lithotripsy.

    Advanced in Epilepsy in Children
    Advanced in Epilepsy in Children

    Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital Of Chicago

    225 E Chicago Ave, 
    Chicago, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sunila O'connor is a Neurologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. O'connor is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epilepsy in Children. Her top areas of expertise are Status Epilepticus, Genetic Epilepsy with Febrile Seizures Plus (GEFS+), Seizures, and Epilepsy Juvenile Absence.

    Advanced in Epilepsy in Children
    Neurology
    Advanced in Epilepsy in Children
    Neurology

    Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital Of Chicago

    225 E Chicago Ave, 
    Chicago, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Joshua Ewen is a Neurologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Ewen is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epilepsy in Children. His top areas of expertise are Sturge-Weber Syndrome, Smith-Lemli-Opitz Syndrome, Parkes Weber Syndrome, and Epilepsy in Children.

    Advanced in Epilepsy in Children
    Advanced in Epilepsy in Children

    Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital Of Chicago

    225 E Chicago Ave, 
    Chicago, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    David Bieber is a Neurologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Bieber is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epilepsy in Children. His top areas of expertise are Memory Loss, Partial Seizure, Athetosis, and Seizures.

    Advanced in Epilepsy in Children
    Advanced in Epilepsy in Children
    259 E Erie St Ste 1900, Lavin Family Pavilion, 
    Chicago, IL 
    Experience:
    23+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Elizabeth Gerard is a Neurologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Gerard has been practicing medicine for over 23 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epilepsy in Children. Her top areas of expertise are Epilepsy, Seizures, Status Epilepticus, and Susac Syndrome.

    Advanced in Epilepsy in Children
    Advanced in Epilepsy in Children

    Northwestern Medicine Central Dupage Hospital

    25 N Winfield Rd, 
    Winfield, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Diana Sieciechowicz is a Neurologist in Winfield, Illinois. Dr. Sieciechowicz is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epilepsy in Children. Her top areas of expertise are Seizures, Genetic Epilepsy with Febrile Seizures Plus (GEFS+), Partial Seizure, and Absence Seizure.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    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 Illinois, 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 Illinois, 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 Illinois, 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 Illinois, 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 Illinois, 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 Illinois, 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 Illinois, 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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