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    MediFind found 36 doctor with experience in Epilepsy Juvenile Absence near Chicago, IL. Of these, 28 are Experienced and 8 are Advanced.

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    36 providers found
      Advanced in Epilepsy Juvenile Absence
      Pediatric Neurology
      Advanced in Epilepsy Juvenile Absence
      Pediatric Neurology
      225 E Chicago Ave, Lurie Children's Hospital, 
      Chicago, IL 
       (1.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

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

      Advanced in Epilepsy Juvenile Absence
      Pediatric Neurology | Neurology
      Advanced in Epilepsy Juvenile Absence
      Pediatric Neurology | Neurology
      225 E Chicago Ave, 
      Chicago, IL 
       (1.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

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

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      Advanced in Epilepsy Juvenile Absence
      Pediatric Neurology
      Advanced in Epilepsy Juvenile Absence
      Pediatric Neurology
      225 E Chicago Ave, 
      Chicago, IL 
       (1.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Spanish

      Joanna Garcia-Pierce is a Pediatric Neurologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Garcia-Pierce is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epilepsy Juvenile Absence. Her top areas of expertise are Seizures, Partial Seizure, Absence Seizure, and Epilepsy in Children.

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      Advanced in Epilepsy Juvenile Absence
      Pediatric Neurology
      Advanced in Epilepsy Juvenile Absence
      Pediatric Neurology
      225 E Chicago Ave, 
      Chicago, IL 
       (1.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Polish, Spanish

      Dina Soloveychik is a Pediatric Neurologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Soloveychik is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epilepsy Juvenile Absence. Her top areas of expertise are Partial Seizure, Seizures, Absence Seizure, and Epilepsy Juvenile Absence.

      Advanced in Epilepsy Juvenile Absence
      Pediatric Neurology | Neurology
      Advanced in Epilepsy Juvenile Absence
      Pediatric Neurology | Neurology
      225 E Chicago Ave, 
      Chicago, IL 
       (1.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Divya Desai is a Pediatric Neurologist and a Neurologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Desai is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epilepsy Juvenile Absence. Her top areas of expertise are Athetosis, Photosensitive Epilepsy, Landau-Kleffner Syndrome, and Partial Seizure.

      Advanced in Epilepsy Juvenile Absence
      Nurse Practitioner | Neurology
      Advanced in Epilepsy Juvenile Absence
      Nurse Practitioner | Neurology
      225 E Chicago Ave, 
      Chicago, IL 
       (1.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Danielle Dorgan is a Nurse Practitioner specialist and a Neurologist in Chicago, Illinois. Ms. Dorgan is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epilepsy Juvenile Absence. Her top areas of expertise are Tension Headache, Genetic Epilepsy with Febrile Seizures Plus (GEFS+), Absence Seizure, and Migraine.

      Micheal P. Macken
      Experienced in Epilepsy Juvenile Absence
      Experienced in Epilepsy Juvenile Absence
      259 E Erie St Ste 1900, Lavin Family Pavilion, 
      Chicago, IL 
       (1.3 miles away)
      Experience:
      35+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Micheal Macken is a Neurologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Macken has been practicing medicine for over 35 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epilepsy Juvenile Absence. His top areas of expertise are Seizures, Susac Syndrome, Partial Familial Epilepsy, and Continuous Spike-Wave During Slow Sleep Syndrome.

      Experienced in Epilepsy Juvenile Absence
      Experienced in Epilepsy Juvenile Absence
      225 E Chicago Avenue, 
      Chicago, IL 
       (1.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Kathleen Gorman is a Neurologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Gorman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epilepsy Juvenile Absence. Her top areas of expertise are West Syndrome, Drug Induced Dyskinesia, Spasmus Nutans, Epilepsy in Children, and Deep Brain Stimulation.

      Experienced in Epilepsy Juvenile Absence
      Experienced in Epilepsy Juvenile Absence
      225 E Chicago Ave # 51, 
      Chicago, IL 
       (1.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Suja Joseph is a Neurologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Joseph is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epilepsy Juvenile Absence. Her top areas of expertise are Epilepsy, Seizures, Memory Loss, and GAPO Syndrome.

      Experienced in Epilepsy Juvenile Absence
      Pediatric Neurology
      Experienced in Epilepsy Juvenile Absence
      Pediatric Neurology
      225 E Chicago Ave # 51, 
      Chicago, IL 
       (1.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Polish, Spanish

      Rachel Pauley is a Pediatric Neurologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Pauley is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epilepsy Juvenile Absence. Her top areas of expertise are Seizures, Periventricular Heterotopia, Cortical Dysplasia, and Focal or Multifocal Malformations in Neuronal Migration.

      Experienced in Epilepsy Juvenile Absence
      Pediatric Neurology
      Experienced in Epilepsy Juvenile Absence
      Pediatric Neurology
      225 E Chicago Ave # 51, 
      Chicago, IL 
       (1.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      David Ritacco is a Pediatric Neurologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Ritacco is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epilepsy Juvenile Absence. His top areas of expertise are Epilepsy in Children, Seizures, Genetic Epilepsy with Febrile Seizures Plus (GEFS+), and Periventricular Heterotopia.

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

      Lurie Children's Medical Group Inc.

      225 E Chicago Ave, 
      Chicago, IL 
       (1.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Alma Bicknese is a Pediatric Neurologist and a Neurologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Bicknese is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epilepsy Juvenile Absence. Her top areas of expertise are Progressive Myoclonic Epilepsy, Lafora Disease, Unverricht-Lundborg Syndrome, and Migraine.

      Experienced in Epilepsy Juvenile Absence
      Pediatric Neurology | Neurology
      Experienced in Epilepsy Juvenile Absence
      Pediatric Neurology | Neurology
      225 E Chicago Ave, 
      Chicago, IL 
       (1.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Tracy Gertler is a Pediatric Neurologist and a Neurologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Gertler is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epilepsy Juvenile Absence. Her top areas of expertise are Seizures, Athetosis, Myoclonic Epilepsy, and Epilepsy in Children.

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

      Lurie Children's Medical Group Inc.

      225 E Chicago Ave, Box 118, 
      Chicago, IL 
       (1.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Spanish
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Charles Marcuccilli is a Pediatric Neurologist and a Pediatrics provider in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Marcuccilli is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epilepsy Juvenile Absence. His top areas of expertise are Seizures, Epilepsy, Susac Syndrome, and Fetal Thalidomide Syndrome. Dr. Marcuccilli is currently accepting new patients.

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

      Lurie Children's Medical Group Inc.

      225 E Chicago Ave, 
      Chicago, IL 
       (1.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Peter Heydemann is a Pediatric Neurologist and a Pediatrics provider in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Heydemann is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epilepsy Juvenile Absence. His top areas of expertise are Rett Syndrome, Congenital Toxoplasmosis, Primary Amebic Meningoencephalitis, and Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. Dr. Heydemann is currently accepting new patients in some locations.

      Experienced in Epilepsy Juvenile Absence
      Pediatric Neurology | Neurology
      Experienced in Epilepsy Juvenile Absence
      Pediatric Neurology | Neurology
      225 E Chicago Ave, Box 51, 
      Chicago, IL 
       (1.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Joanna Blackburn is a Pediatric Neurologist and a Neurologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Blackburn is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epilepsy Juvenile Absence. Her top areas of expertise are Chorea, Tourette Syndrome, Transient Tic Disorder, and Stereotypic Movement Disorder.

      Experienced in Epilepsy Juvenile Absence
      Pediatric Neurology
      Experienced in Epilepsy Juvenile Absence
      Pediatric Neurology
      225 E Chicago Ave, 
      Chicago, IL 
       (1.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Heba Akbari is a Pediatric Neurologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Akbari is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epilepsy Juvenile Absence. Her top areas of expertise are Status Epilepticus, Epilepsy in Children, Seizures, and Partial Seizure.

      Experienced in Epilepsy Juvenile Absence
      Experienced in Epilepsy Juvenile Absence
      225 E Chicago Ave, 
      Chicago, IL 
       (1.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Abigail Schwaede is a Neurologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Schwaede is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epilepsy Juvenile Absence. Her top areas of expertise are Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2, Dysferlinopathy, Spinal Muscular Atrophy with Arthrogryposis, and X-Linked Infantile Spinal Muscular Atrophy.

      Experienced in Epilepsy Juvenile Absence
      Pediatrics | Neurology
      Experienced in Epilepsy Juvenile Absence
      Pediatrics | Neurology
      225 E Chicago Ave, 
      Chicago, IL 
       (1.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Spanish

      Talia Shear is a Pediatrics specialist and a Neurologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Shear is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epilepsy Juvenile Absence. Her top areas of expertise are Status Epilepticus, Microcephaly, Microcephaly with Spastic Quadriplegia, and Zika Virus Disease.

      Experienced in Epilepsy Juvenile Absence
      Experienced in Epilepsy Juvenile Absence
      259 E Erie St Ste 1900, Lavin Family Pavilion, 
      Chicago, IL 
       (1.3 miles away)
      Experience:
      22+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Elizabeth Gerard is a Neurologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Gerard has been practicing medicine for over 22 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epilepsy Juvenile Absence. Her top areas of expertise are Epilepsy, Seizures, Status Epilepticus, and Susac Syndrome.

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      Last Updated: 10/30/2025

      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 near Chicago, IL?

      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 near Chicago, IL?

      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 near Chicago, IL?

      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 near Chicago, IL?

      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 near Chicago, IL?

      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 near Chicago, IL?

      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 near Chicago, IL?

      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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