The 20 Best Epilepsy Juvenile Absence Doctors Near Me in California, US

Find the Top Epilepsy Juvenile Absence Experts and Specialists

The 20 Best Epilepsy Juvenile Absence Doctors in California, US

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 220 doctor with experience in Epilepsy Juvenile Absence near California, US. Of these, 165 are Experienced and 55 are Advanced.

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    Javier V. Fonseca
    Advanced in Epilepsy Juvenile Absence
    Pediatric Neurology | Pediatrics
    Advanced in Epilepsy Juvenile Absence
    Pediatric Neurology | Pediatrics

    Valley Children's Healthcare

    9300 Valley Childrens Pl, Ste SC05, 
    Madera, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Our practice believes in patient-centric care. We strive to deliver the most current, quality, and compassionate Neurology care. Dr. Fonseca is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epilepsy Juvenile Absence. His top areas of expertise are Epilepsy Juvenile Absence, Absence Seizure, Genetic Epilepsy with Febrile Seizures Plus (GEFS+), and Seizures.

    Ashutosh Raina
    Advanced in Epilepsy Juvenile Absence
    Pediatric Neurology | Pediatrics
    Advanced in Epilepsy Juvenile Absence
    Pediatric Neurology | Pediatrics

    Ashutosh Raina, MD

    5800 Stanford Ranch Rd, Ste 800, 
    Rocklin, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Ashutosh Raina is a Pediatrics specialist and a Pediatric Neurologist in Rocklin, California. Dr. Raina is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epilepsy Juvenile Absence. His top areas of expertise are Susac Syndrome, Opsoclonus-Myoclonus Syndrome, Autism Spectrum Disorder, and Tension Headache. Dr. Raina is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Epilepsy Juvenile Absence
    Advanced in Epilepsy Juvenile Absence

    Office

    730 Welch Rd Ste 206, 
    Palo Alto, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Brenda Porter is a Neurologist in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Porter is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epilepsy Juvenile Absence. Her top areas of expertise are Seizures, Tuberous Sclerosis, Tuberous Sclerosis Complex, Epilepsy, and Deep Brain Stimulation.

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    Advanced in Epilepsy Juvenile Absence
    Advanced in Epilepsy Juvenile Absence

    Stanford Rehabilitation Clinic

    730 Welch Rd, 
    Palo Alto, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    William Gallentine is a Neurologist in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Gallentine is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epilepsy Juvenile Absence. His top areas of expertise are Genetic Epilepsy with Febrile Seizures Plus (GEFS+), Seizures, Status Epilepticus, and Absence Seizure.

    Advanced in Epilepsy Juvenile Absence
    Neurology
    Advanced in Epilepsy Juvenile Absence
    Neurology

    Stanford Medicine Children's Health Specialty Services-Menlo Park-Pediatric Stroke Care

    321 Middlefield Rd Ste 225, 
    Menlo Park, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Hyunmi Kim is a Neurologist in Menlo Park, California. Dr. Kim is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epilepsy Juvenile Absence. Her top areas of expertise are Absence Seizure, Seizures, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, and Epilepsy in Children.

    Advanced in Epilepsy Juvenile Absence
    Pediatric Neurology
    Advanced in Epilepsy Juvenile Absence
    Pediatric Neurology
    1201 West La Veta Avenue, 
    Orange, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Pilar Pichon is a Pediatric Neurologist in Orange, California. Dr. Pichon is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epilepsy Juvenile Absence. Her top areas of expertise are Seizures, Epilepsy in Children, Genetic Epilepsy with Febrile Seizures Plus (GEFS+), and West Syndrome. Dr. Pichon is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Epilepsy Juvenile Absence
    Pediatric Neurology
    Advanced in Epilepsy Juvenile Absence
    Pediatric Neurology
    1201 West La Veta Avenue, 
    Orange, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Virginia Liu is a Pediatric Neurologist in Orange, California. Dr. Liu is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epilepsy Juvenile Absence. Her top areas of expertise are West Syndrome, Epilepsy, Seizures, and Epilepsy Juvenile Absence. Dr. Liu is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Epilepsy Juvenile Absence
    Pediatric Neurology
    Advanced in Epilepsy Juvenile Absence
    Pediatric Neurology
    1201 West La Veta Avenue, 
    Orange, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Clare Skora is a Pediatric Neurologist in Orange, California. Dr. Skora is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epilepsy Juvenile Absence. Her top areas of expertise are Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome (LGS), Epilepsy, Seizures, and Memory Loss. Dr. Skora is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Epilepsy Juvenile Absence
    Neurology | Pediatric Neurology
    Advanced in Epilepsy Juvenile Absence
    Neurology | Pediatric Neurology
    1201 West La Veta Avenue, 
    Orange, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Daniel Shrey is a Neurologist and a Pediatric Neurologist in Orange, California. Dr. Shrey is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epilepsy Juvenile Absence. His top areas of expertise are West Syndrome, Spasmus Nutans, Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome (LGS), and Epilepsy. Dr. Shrey is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Epilepsy Juvenile Absence
    Neurology
    Advanced in Epilepsy Juvenile Absence
    Neurology

    Office

    300 Medical Plz, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    John Stern is a Neurologist in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Stern is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epilepsy Juvenile Absence. His top areas of expertise are Seizures, Epilepsy, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, and Absence Seizure.

    Advanced in Epilepsy Juvenile Absence
    Neurology | Pediatric Neurology
    Advanced in Epilepsy Juvenile Absence
    Neurology | Pediatric Neurology
    1201 West La Veta Avenue, 
    Orange, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Amanda Fernandez is a Neurologist and a Pediatric Neurologist in Orange, California. Dr. Fernandez is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epilepsy Juvenile Absence. Her top areas of expertise are Seizures, Genetic Epilepsy with Febrile Seizures Plus (GEFS+), Aphantasia, and Microcephaly. Dr. Fernandez is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Epilepsy Juvenile Absence
    Neurology | Pediatric Neurology
    Advanced in Epilepsy Juvenile Absence
    Neurology | Pediatric Neurology
    1201 West La Veta Avenue, 
    Orange, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Minodora Totoiu is a Neurologist and a Pediatric Neurologist in Orange, California. Dr. Totoiu is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epilepsy Juvenile Absence. Her top areas of expertise are Seizures, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, and Microcephaly. Dr. Totoiu is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Epilepsy Juvenile Absence
    Pediatric Neurology
    Advanced in Epilepsy Juvenile Absence
    Pediatric Neurology
    1201 West La Veta Avenue, 
    Orange, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Rachel Pearson is a Pediatric Neurologist in Orange, California. Dr. Pearson is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epilepsy Juvenile Absence. Her top areas of expertise are Seizures, Epilepsy, Autism Spectrum Disorder, and Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure. Dr. Pearson is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Epilepsy Juvenile Absence
    Pediatric Neurology | Pediatrics | Neurology
    Advanced in Epilepsy Juvenile Absence
    Pediatric Neurology | Pediatrics | Neurology

    Valley Children's Healthcare

    9300 Valley Childrens Pl, Ste SC05, 
    Madera, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Steven Ehrreich is a Pediatrics specialist and a Neurologist in Madera, California. Dr. Ehrreich is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epilepsy Juvenile Absence. His top areas of expertise are Seizures, Juvenile Myoclonic Epilepsy, Epilepsy Juvenile Absence, and Absence Seizure. Dr. Ehrreich is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Epilepsy Juvenile Absence
    Pediatric Neurology
    Advanced in Epilepsy Juvenile Absence
    Pediatric Neurology
    1201 West La Veta Avenue, 
    Orange, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Danielle Whalen is a Pediatric Neurologist in Orange, California. Dr. Whalen is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epilepsy Juvenile Absence. Her top areas of expertise are Epilepsy, Seizures, Spasmus Nutans, and Autism Spectrum Disorder. Dr. Whalen is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Epilepsy Juvenile Absence
    Pediatric Neurology
    Advanced in Epilepsy Juvenile Absence
    Pediatric Neurology
    1201 West La Veta Avenue, 
    Orange, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Janetta Arellano is a Pediatric Neurologist in Orange, California. Dr. Arellano is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epilepsy Juvenile Absence. Her top areas of expertise are Anti-NMDA Receptor Encephalitis, Encephalitis, Rasmussen Encephalitis, and Seizures. Dr. Arellano is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Epilepsy Juvenile Absence
    Pediatric Neurology
    Advanced in Epilepsy Juvenile Absence
    Pediatric Neurology
    1201 West La Veta Avenue, 
    Orange, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Tuong-vi Tran is a Pediatric Neurologist in Orange, California. Dr. Tran is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epilepsy Juvenile Absence. Her top areas of expertise are Seizures, Epilepsy, Autism Spectrum Disorder, and Genetic Epilepsy with Febrile Seizures Plus (GEFS+). Dr. Tran is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Epilepsy Juvenile Absence
    Pediatric Neurology
    Advanced in Epilepsy Juvenile Absence
    Pediatric Neurology
    1201 West La Veta Avenue, 
    Orange, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Donald Phillips is a Pediatric Neurologist in Orange, California. Dr. Phillips is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epilepsy Juvenile Absence. His top areas of expertise are West Syndrome, Landau-Kleffner Syndrome, Epilepsy, and Seizures. Dr. Phillips is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Epilepsy Juvenile Absence
    Neurology
    Advanced in Epilepsy Juvenile Absence
    Neurology
    1211 West La Palma Avenue, Suite 710, 
    Anaheim, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Yawen Wang is a Neurologist in Anaheim, California. Dr. Wang is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epilepsy Juvenile Absence. Her top areas of expertise are Memory Loss, Seizures, Epilepsy, and Unverricht-Lundborg Syndrome. Dr. Wang is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Epilepsy Juvenile Absence
    Neurology
    Advanced in Epilepsy Juvenile Absence
    Neurology

    Stanford Rehabilitation Clinic

    730 Welch Rd, 
    Palo Alto, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jenna Klotz is a Neurologist in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Klotz is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epilepsy Juvenile Absence. Her top areas of expertise are Dysferlinopathy, Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, Seizures, and Genetic Epilepsy with Febrile Seizures Plus (GEFS+).

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    What is the definition of Epilepsy Juvenile Absence?

    Juvenile absence epilepsy (JAE) is a genetic epilepsy with onset occurring around puberty. JAE is characterized by sporadic occurrence of absence seizures, frequently associated with a long-life prevalence of generalized tonic-clonic seizures (GTCS) and sporadic myoclonic jerks.

    When should I see an Epilepsy Juvenile Absence doctor in California, 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 Juvenile Absence doctor in California, 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 Juvenile Absence doctors in California, 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 Juvenile Absence doctors in California, 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 Juvenile Absence doctor in California, 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 Juvenile Absence doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Epilepsy Juvenile Absence 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 Juvenile Absence doctor in California, 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 Juvenile Absence 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 Juvenile Absence 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 Juvenile Absence doctors in California, US?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Epilepsy Juvenile Absence 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 Juvenile Absence doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Epilepsy Juvenile Absence 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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