The 20 Best Epilepsy in Children Doctors Near Me in Omaha, NE

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 37 doctor with experience in Epilepsy in Children near Omaha, NE. Of these, 33 are Experienced and 4 are Advanced.

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37 providers found
    Experienced in Epilepsy in Children
    Experienced in Epilepsy in Children

    Neurological Sciences Center At Clarkson Doctors Building North

    4242 Farnam St., Suite 650, 
    Omaha, NE 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    30+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Olga Taraschenko is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Omaha, Nebraska. She has been practicing medicine for over 30 years. Dr. Taraschenko is rated as an Experienced 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, Memory Loss, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, and Epilepsy.

    Experienced in Epilepsy in Children
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Epilepsy in Children
    Internal Medicine

    Think Whole Person Healthcare

    7100 West Center Road, 
    Omaha, NE 
     (4.7 miles away)
    Experience:
    32+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Joseph Shehan is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Omaha, Nebraska. He has been practicing medicine for over 32 years. Dr. Shehan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epilepsy in Children. He is also highly rated in 62 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Urinary Tract Infection in Children, Obesity Hypoventilation Syndrome (OHS), and Multiple System Atrophy.

    Experienced in Epilepsy in Children
    Experienced in Epilepsy in Children

    Pediatrics Clinic At Durham Outpatient Center

    4400 Emile St., 
    Omaha, NE 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Experience:
    14+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Spriha Pavuluri is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Omaha, Nebraska. She has been practicing medicine for over 14 years. Dr. Pavuluri is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epilepsy in Children. She is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Landau-Kleffner Syndrome, Seizures, Cerebellar Degeneration, and Memory Loss.

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    Experienced in Epilepsy in Children
    Experienced in Epilepsy in Children

    Neurological Sciences Center At Clarkson Doctors Building North

    4242 Farnam St., Suite 650, 
    Omaha, NE 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    16+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Lakshman Jayagopal is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Omaha, Nebraska. He has been practicing medicine for over 16 years. Dr. Jayagopal 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 Anti-NMDA Receptor Encephalitis, Rasmussen Encephalitis, Seizures, and Encephalitis.

    Experienced in Epilepsy in Children
    Experienced in Epilepsy in Children

    Neurological Sciences Center At Clarkson Doctors Building North

    4242 Farnam St., Suite 650, 
    Omaha, NE 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    19+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ezequiel Piccione is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Omaha, Nebraska. He has been practicing medicine for over 19 years. Dr. Piccione is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epilepsy in Children. He is also highly rated in 29 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 3, Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy, Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Epilepsy in Children
    Experienced in Epilepsy in Children

    Neurological Sciences Center At Clarkson Doctors Building North

    4242 Farnam St., Suite 650, 
    Omaha, NE 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    20+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mac Mclaughlin is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Omaha, Nebraska. He has been practicing medicine for over 20 years. Dr. Mclaughlin 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 Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), Myelin Oligodendrocyte Glycoprotein Antibody-Associated Disease, and Stiff Person Syndrome.

    Experienced in Epilepsy in Children
    Experienced in Epilepsy in Children

    Neurological Sciences Center At Clarkson Doctors Building North

    4242 Farnam St., Suite 650, 
    Omaha, NE 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    24+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Thomas Diesing is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Omaha, Nebraska. He has been practicing medicine for over 24 years. Dr. Diesing is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epilepsy in Children. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Stroke, Stiff Person Syndrome, Transient Global Amnesia, Gastrostomy, and Stent Placement.

    Experienced in Epilepsy in Children
    Experienced in Epilepsy in Children

    Office

    982185 Nebraska Medical Ctr, 
    Omaha, NE 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Trevor Lockard is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Omaha, Nebraska. Dr. Lockard is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epilepsy in Children. His clinical expertise encompasses 15q11.2 Microdeletion and Epilepsy in Children.

    Experienced in Epilepsy in Children
    Experienced in Epilepsy in Children

    Neurological Sciences Center At Clarkson Doctors Building North

    4242 Farnam St., Suite 650, 
    Omaha, NE 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    40+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Gary Pattee is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Omaha, Nebraska. He has been practicing medicine for over 40 years. Dr. Pattee is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epilepsy in Children. He is also highly rated in 73 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Primary Lateral Sclerosis, Paramyotonia Congenita, Myotonic Dystrophy, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Epilepsy in Children
    Experienced in Epilepsy in Children

    Clarkson Doctors Building North At Nebraska Medical Center

    4242 Farnam St, 
    Omaha, NE 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Danish Bhatti is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Omaha, Nebraska. Dr. Bhatti is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epilepsy in Children. He is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Drug Induced Dyskinesia, Movement Disorders, Parkinson's Disease, Primary Orthostatic Tremor, and Deep Brain Stimulation.

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

    CHI Health Clinic Neurological Institute (Immanuel)

    6901 N 72nd St, Ste 2400, 
    Omaha, NE 
     (6.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Shah specializes in Epilepsy care. Dr. Shah is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epilepsy in Children. She is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Seizures, Memory Loss, Epilepsy, and Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure. Dr. Shah is board certified in Epilepsy - American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology and Neurology - American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology.

    Experienced in Epilepsy in Children
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Epilepsy in Children
    Neurosurgery

    Children's Nebraska

    8200 Dodge St, 
    Omaha, NE 
     (5.6 miles away)
    Experience:
    13+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Afshin Salehi is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Omaha, Nebraska. He has been practicing medicine for over 13 years. Dr. Salehi 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 Arachnoid Cysts, Metastatic Brain Tumor, Astrocytoma, Laminectomy, and Rhizotomy.

    Advanced in Epilepsy in Children
    Advanced in Epilepsy in Children

    MD West | ONE

    8005 Farnam Dr Ste 305, 
    Omaha, NE 
     (6.0 miles away)
    Experience:
    38+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Bernadette Hughes is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Omaha, Nebraska. She has been practicing medicine for over 38 years. Dr. Hughes is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epilepsy in Children. She is also highly rated in 29 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Distal Median Nerve Dysfunction, Serotonin Syndrome, Peripheral Neuropathy, and Essential Tremor.

    Advanced in Epilepsy in Children
    Advanced in Epilepsy in Children

    Methodist Physicians Clinic (Indian Hills)

    8901 W Dodge Rd, 
    Omaha, NE 
     (6.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Robert Sundell is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Omaha, Nebraska. Dr. Sundell is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epilepsy in Children. He is also highly rated in 36 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Memory Loss, Epilepsy with Myoclonic-Atonic Seizures, Myoclonic Epilepsy, and West Syndrome.

    Advanced in Epilepsy in Children
    Advanced in Epilepsy in Children

    Methodist Physicians Clinic (Indian Hills)

    8901 W Dodge Rd, 
    Omaha, NE 
     (6.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Nicole Liebentritt is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Omaha, Nebraska. Dr. Liebentritt is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epilepsy in Children. She is also highly rated in 32 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Distal Median Nerve Dysfunction, Secondary Parkinsonism, Movement Disorders, and Parkinson's Disease.

    Experienced in Epilepsy in Children
    Experienced in Epilepsy in Children

    CHI Health Clinic Neurological Institute (Immanuel)

    6901 N 72nd St, Ste 2400, 
    Omaha, NE 
     (6.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dr. Bernitsas specialized in MS care. Dr. Bernitsas is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epilepsy in Children. She is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), Alpers-Huttenlocher Syndrome, and Neuromyelitis Optica. Dr. Bernitsas is board certified in Neurology - American Board Of Psychology & Neurology.

    Experienced in Epilepsy in Children
    Experienced in Epilepsy in Children

    CHI Health Clinic Neurological Institute (Immanuel)

    6901 N 72nd St, Ste 2400, 
    Omaha, NE 
     (6.4 miles away)
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Annaliese Bosco is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Omaha, Nebraska. She has been practicing medicine for over 10 years. Dr. Bosco is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epilepsy in Children. She is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Myelin Oligodendrocyte Glycoprotein Antibody-Associated Disease, Glucose Transporter Deficiency, Conversion Disorder, and Stroke. Dr. Bosco is board certified in Neurology - American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology.

    Experienced in Epilepsy in Children
    Experienced in Epilepsy in Children

    Methodist Physicians Clinic (1 Edmundson Place)

    1 Edmundson Pl, 
    Council Bluffs, IA 
     (5.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Chen is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Council Bluffs, Iowa. Dr. Chen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epilepsy in Children. He is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Distal Median Nerve Dysfunction, Memory Loss, Epilepsy, and Seizures.

    Experienced in Epilepsy in Children
    Experienced in Epilepsy in Children

    Children's Hospital

    8200 Dodge St, 
    Omaha, NE 
     (5.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Prasanna Gangishetti is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Omaha, Nebraska. Dr. Gangishetti is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epilepsy in Children. His clinical expertise encompasses Borjeson-Forssman-Lehmann Syndrome, Epilepsy in Children, Pantothenate Kinase-Associated Neurodegeneration, and Hallervorden-Spatz Disease.

    Experienced in Epilepsy in Children
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Epilepsy in Children
    Neurosurgery

    Children's Hospital

    8200 Dodge St, 
    Omaha, NE 
     (5.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Grace Lai is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Omaha, Nebraska. Dr. Lai is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epilepsy in Children. She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hydrocephalus, Intraventricular Hemorrhage of the Newborn, Premature Infant, and Myelomeningocele.

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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 near Omaha, NE?

    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 near Omaha, NE?

    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 near Omaha, NE?

    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 near Omaha, NE?

    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 near Omaha, NE?

    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 near Omaha, NE?

    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 near Omaha, NE?

    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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