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

Find the Top Epilepsy Juvenile Absence Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 57 doctor with experience in Epilepsy Juvenile Absence near Illinois, US. Of these, 45 are Experienced and 12 are Advanced.

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    Experienced in Epilepsy Juvenile Absence
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Epilepsy Juvenile Absence
    Family Medicine

    OSF Saint Katharine - Center For Health

    1307 West Washington Street Suite 145, 
    Oregon, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Gregory Reckamp is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Oregon, Illinois. Dr. Reckamp is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epilepsy Juvenile Absence. He is also highly rated in 31 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Coronary Heart Disease, Atherosclerosis, Primary Orthostatic Tremor, Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, and Endoscopy. Dr. Reckamp is board certified in American Board Of Family Medicine.

    Advanced in Epilepsy Juvenile Absence
    Advanced in Epilepsy Juvenile Absence

    Northwest Neurology, Ltd

    22285 N Pepper Rd, 
    Lake Barrington, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Offers Telehealth

    Ahmir Khan is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Lake Barrington, Illinois. Dr. Khan is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epilepsy Juvenile Absence. He is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Migraine, Peripheral Neuropathy, Essential Tremor, and Cramp-Fasciculation Syndrome. Dr. Khan is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry & Neurology.

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

    Chicagoland Childrens Health Alliance

    3232 Lake Ave., Suite 330, 
    Wilmette, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Takijah Heard, MD, a pediatric neurologist and epileptologist at Endeavor Health, provides specialized care for children with seizures and developmental delays. Drawing on training from the University of Chicago and Harvard hospitals, she partners with families to ensure each child receives the support and education they need to reach their fullest potential. Dr. Heard brings compassion and clinical expertise to every step of the care journey, from diagnosis through long-term treatment. Dr. Heard is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epilepsy Juvenile Absence. She is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Seizures, Genetic Epilepsy with Febrile Seizures Plus (GEFS+), Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, and Epilepsy Juvenile Absence. Dr. Heard is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology.

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    Advanced in Epilepsy Juvenile Absence
    Advanced in Epilepsy Juvenile Absence

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

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

    Sunila O'connor is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. O'connor is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epilepsy Juvenile Absence. She is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Status Epilepticus, Genetic Epilepsy with Febrile Seizures Plus (GEFS+), Seizures, and Epilepsy Juvenile Absence.

    Advanced in Epilepsy Juvenile Absence
    Advanced in Epilepsy Juvenile Absence

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

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

    David Bieber is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Bieber is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epilepsy Juvenile Absence. He is also highly rated in 53 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Memory Loss, Partial Seizure, Athetosis, and Seizures.

    Advanced in Epilepsy Juvenile Absence
    Advanced in Epilepsy Juvenile Absence

    Northwestern Medicine Central Dupage Hospital

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

    Diana Sieciechowicz is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Winfield, Illinois. Dr. Sieciechowicz is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epilepsy Juvenile Absence. She is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Seizures, Genetic Epilepsy with Febrile Seizures Plus (GEFS+), Partial Seizure, and Absence Seizure.

    Experienced in Epilepsy Juvenile Absence
    Pediatric Neurology
    Experienced in Epilepsy Juvenile Absence
    Pediatric Neurology

    Chicagoland Childrens Health Alliance

    3232 Lake Ave., Suite 330, 
    Wilmette, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Leslie S. Finkel, MD, a pediatric neurologist at Endeavor Health, has over a decade of experience diagnosing and treating neurological conditions in children. She provides care for a range of concerns, including seizures, developmental delays and neuromuscular disorders, working with families to support each child’s neurological health. Dr. Finkel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epilepsy Juvenile Absence. She is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Migraine, Genetic Epilepsy with Febrile Seizures Plus (GEFS+), Migraine with Brainstem Aura, and Seizures. Dr. Finkel is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology.

    Experienced in Epilepsy Juvenile Absence
    Experienced in Epilepsy Juvenile Absence
    259 E Erie St Ste 1900, Lavin Family Pavilion, 
    Chicago, IL 
    Experience:
    36+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Micheal Macken is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. He has been practicing medicine for over 36 years. Dr. Macken is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epilepsy Juvenile Absence. He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Seizures, Susac Syndrome, Partial Familial Epilepsy, and Continuous Spike-Wave During Slow Sleep Syndrome. Dr. Macken is board certified in American Board Of Clinical Neurophysiology - Clinical Neurophysiology (Certified).

    Advanced in Epilepsy Juvenile Absence
    Advanced in Epilepsy Juvenile Absence
    11 Salt Creek Ln, 
    Hinsdale, IL 
    Experience:
    8+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English, English
    Offers Telehealth

    Douglas Nordli is a Psychiatrist practicing medicine in Hinsdale, Illinois. He has been practicing medicine for over 8 years. Dr. Nordli is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epilepsy Juvenile Absence. He is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Genetic Epilepsy with Febrile Seizures Plus (GEFS+), Epilepsy, Seizures, and Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure.

    Experienced in Epilepsy Juvenile Absence
    Pediatric Neurology
    Experienced in Epilepsy Juvenile Absence
    Pediatric Neurology

    Office

    1725 W Harrison St Ste 718, 
    Chicago, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Lubov Romantseva is a Pediatric Neurologist practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Romantseva is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epilepsy Juvenile Absence. She is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Seizures, CLN3 Disease, CLN5 Disease, and Batten Disease.

    Experienced in Epilepsy Juvenile Absence
    Experienced in Epilepsy Juvenile Absence

    Loyola University Medical Center

    2160 S 1st Ave, 
    Maywood, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jorge Asconape is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Maywood, Illinois. Dr. Asconape is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epilepsy Juvenile Absence. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Partial Seizure, Partial Familial Epilepsy, Seizures, Memory Loss, and Gastrostomy.

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

    Elizabeth Gerard is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. She has been practicing medicine for over 23 years. Dr. Gerard is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epilepsy Juvenile Absence. She is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Epilepsy, Seizures, Status Epilepticus, and Susac Syndrome. Dr. Gerard is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology - Clinical Neurophysiology (Certified).

    Experienced in Epilepsy Juvenile Absence
    Experienced in Epilepsy Juvenile Absence

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

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

    Sunita Misra is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Misra is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epilepsy Juvenile Absence. She is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Seizures, Epilepsy, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, and Absence Seizure.

    Advanced in Epilepsy Juvenile Absence
    Advanced in Epilepsy Juvenile Absence

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

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

    Joanna Garcia is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Garcia is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epilepsy Juvenile Absence. She is also highly rated in 34 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Seizures, Partial Seizure, Absence Seizure, and Epilepsy in Children.

    Advanced in Epilepsy Juvenile Absence
    Advanced in Epilepsy Juvenile Absence

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

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

    Dina Soloveychik is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Soloveychik is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epilepsy Juvenile Absence. She is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Partial Seizure, Seizures, Absence Seizure, and Epilepsy Juvenile Absence.

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

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

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

    Divya Desai is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Desai is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epilepsy Juvenile Absence. She is also highly rated in 36 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Athetosis, Photosensitive Epilepsy, Landau-Kleffner Syndrome, and Partial Seizure.

    Advanced in Epilepsy Juvenile Absence
    Advanced in Epilepsy Juvenile Absence

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

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

    Rebecca Garcia is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Garcia is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epilepsy Juvenile Absence. She is also highly rated in 23 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Myoclonic Epilepsy, Partial Seizure, Photosensitive Epilepsy, and Partial Familial Epilepsy.

    Advanced in Epilepsy Juvenile Absence
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Epilepsy Juvenile Absence
    Internal Medicine

    Office

    5999 New Wilke Rd Ste 200, 
    Rolling Meadows, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jong Ham is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Rolling Meadows, Illinois. Dr. Ham is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epilepsy Juvenile Absence. He is also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Vitamin D Deficiency, Osteoporosis, Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, and Peripheral Artery Disease.

    Advanced in Epilepsy Juvenile Absence
    Nurse Practitioner
    Advanced in Epilepsy Juvenile Absence
    Nurse Practitioner

    Office

    2515 N Clark St Ste 801, 
    Chicago, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Danielle Trokey is a Nurse Practitioner practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Trokey, NP is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epilepsy Juvenile Absence. She is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Tension Headache, Genetic Epilepsy with Febrile Seizures Plus (GEFS+), Absence Seizure, and Migraine.

    Experienced in Epilepsy Juvenile Absence
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Epilepsy Juvenile Absence
    Family Medicine

    OSF Medical Group - Primary Care

    2 Saint Anthonys Way Suite 205, 
    Alton, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Michael Klein is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Alton, Illinois. Dr. Klein is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epilepsy Juvenile Absence. He is also highly rated in 24 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, and Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young. Dr. Klein is board certified in American Board Of Family Medicine.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    When should I see an Epilepsy Juvenile Absence 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 Juvenile Absence 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 Juvenile Absence 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 Juvenile Absence 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 Juvenile Absence 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 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 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 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 Illinois, 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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