The 20 Best Epilepsy Doctors in New Zealand

Find the Top Epilepsy Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 06/30/2026

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MediFind found 41 doctor with experience in Epilepsy near New Zealand. Of these, 38 are Experienced, 2 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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41 providers found
    Distinguished in Epilepsy

    Lynette G. Sadleir
    Distinguished in Epilepsy

    Lynette G. Sadleir
    Referral may be required
    23 Mein Street, 
    Newtown, WGN, NZ 

    Lynette Sadleir practices practicing medicine in Newtown, New Zealand. Ms. Sadleir is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Epilepsy. She is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Epilepsy, Myoclonic Epilepsy, Epilepsy with Myoclonic-Atonic Seizures, and Epilepsy in Children.

    Advanced in Epilepsy

    Peter S. Bergin
    Advanced in Epilepsy

    Peter S. Bergin
    Referral may be required
    Bldg 31, Gate 4 Grafton Road, 
    Grafton, AUK, NZ 

    Peter Bergin practices practicing medicine in Grafton, New Zealand. Mr. Bergin is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Epilepsy. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Epilepsy, Status Epilepticus, Seizures, and Photosensitive Epilepsy.

    Advanced in Epilepsy

    Mangor S. Pedersen
    Advanced in Epilepsy

    Mangor S. Pedersen
    Referral may be required
    Auckland, AUK, NZ 

    Mangor Pedersen practices practicing medicine in Auckland, New Zealand. Pedersen is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Epilepsy. They are also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Epilepsy, Myoclonic Epilepsy, Auditory Neuropathy Spectrum Disorder, and Epilepsy Juvenile Absence.

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    Experienced in Epilepsy

    Stephen P. Robertson
    Experienced in Epilepsy

    Stephen P. Robertson
    Referral may be required
    Dunedin, OTA, NZ 

    Stephen Robertson practices practicing medicine in Dunedin, New Zealand. Mr. Robertson is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Epilepsy. He is also highly rated in 27 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Periventricular Heterotopia, Frontometaphyseal Dysplasia, Osteopathia Striata Cranial Sclerosis, and Micrognathia.

    Experienced in Epilepsy

    Beulah J. Leitch
    Experienced in Epilepsy

    Beulah J. Leitch
    Referral may be required
    Dunedin, OTA, NZ 

    Beulah Leitch practices practicing medicine in Dunedin, New Zealand. Ms. Leitch is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Epilepsy. She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Epilepsy Juvenile Absence, Absence Seizure, Epilepsy, and Seizures.

    Experienced in Epilepsy

    Chontelle M. King
    Experienced in Epilepsy

    Chontelle M. King
    Referral may be required
    Wellington, WGN, NZ 

    Chontelle King practices practicing medicine in Wellington, New Zealand. Ms. King is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Epilepsy. She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Myoclonic Epilepsy, West Syndrome, Epilepsy, and Epilepsy in Children.

    Experienced in Epilepsy

    Nadia K. Adotevi
    Experienced in Epilepsy

    Nadia K. Adotevi
    Referral may be required
    Dunedin, OTA, NZ 

    Nadia Adotevi practices practicing medicine in Dunedin, New Zealand. Ms. Adotevi is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Epilepsy. She is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, Epilepsy Juvenile Absence, Seizures, and Absence Seizure.

    Experienced in Epilepsy

    Melinda A. Nolan
    Experienced in Epilepsy

    Melinda A. Nolan
    Referral may be required
    Auckland, AUK, NZ 

    Melinda Nolan practices practicing medicine in Auckland, New Zealand. Ms. Nolan is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Epilepsy. She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses West Syndrome, Spasmus Nutans, Epilepsy in Children, and Increased Head Circumference.

    Experienced in Epilepsy

    Sheridan M. Hoy
    Experienced in Epilepsy

    Sheridan M. Hoy
    Referral may be required
    Mairangi Bay, AUK, NZ 

    Sheridan Hoy practices practicing medicine in Mairangi Bay, New Zealand. Hoy is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Epilepsy. They are also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), Atopic Dermatitis, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, and Absence Seizure.

    Experienced in Epilepsy

    Paul L. Hofman
    Experienced in Epilepsy

    Paul L. Hofman
    Referral may be required
    2 Park Road, 
    Grafton, AUK, NZ 

    Paul Hofman practices practicing medicine in Grafton, New Zealand. Mr. Hofman is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Epilepsy. He is also highly rated in 28 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pediatric Growth Hormone Deficiency, Growth Hormone Deficiency (GHD), Congenital Hyperinsulinism, Neonatal Hypothyroidism, and Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT).

    Experienced in Epilepsy

    Suresh D. Muthukumaraswamy
    Experienced in Epilepsy

    Suresh D. Muthukumaraswamy
    Referral may be required
    85 Park Road, 
    Grafton, AUK, NZ 

    Suresh Muthukumaraswamy practices practicing medicine in Grafton, New Zealand. Mr. Muthukumaraswamy is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Epilepsy. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Major Depression, Myoclonic Epilepsy, Benign Rolandic Epilepsy, and Juvenile Myoclonic Epilepsy.

    Experienced in Epilepsy

    Ngaire F. Keenan
    Experienced in Epilepsy

    Ngaire F. Keenan
    Referral may be required
    Wellington, WGN, NZ 

    Ngaire Keenan practices practicing medicine in Wellington, New Zealand. Keenan is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Epilepsy. Their clinical expertise encompasses Myoclonic Epilepsy, Miller-Dieker Syndrome, Lissencephaly 1, and Subcortical Band Heterotopia.

    Experienced in Epilepsy

    Guillem Ibanez-De Valles
    Experienced in Epilepsy

    Guillem Ibanez-De Valles
    Referral may be required
    Wellington, WGN, NZ 

    Guillem Ibanez-De Valles practices practicing medicine in Wellington, New Zealand. Ibanez-De Valles is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Epilepsy. Their clinical expertise encompasses West Syndrome, Myoclonic Epilepsy, Miller-Dieker Syndrome, and Lissencephaly 1.

    Experienced in Epilepsy

    Mark W. Weatherall
    Experienced in Epilepsy

    Mark W. Weatherall
    Referral may be required
    23A Mein Street, 
    Newtown, WGN, NZ 

    Mark Weatherall practices practicing medicine in Newtown, New Zealand. Mr. Weatherall is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Epilepsy. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Asthma, Common Cold, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Migraine, and Thymectomy.

    Experienced in Epilepsy

    Nico Lieffering
    Experienced in Epilepsy

    Nico Lieffering
    Referral may be required
    Wellington, WGN, NZ 

    Nico Lieffering practices practicing medicine in Wellington, New Zealand. Lieffering is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Epilepsy. Their clinical expertise encompasses West Syndrome, Epilepsy in Children, Epilepsy, and Hyperventilation.

    Experienced in Epilepsy

    Richard M. Faull
    Experienced in Epilepsy

    Richard M. Faull
    Referral may be required
    85 Park Road, 
    Grafton, AUK, NZ 

    Richard Faull practices practicing medicine in Grafton, New Zealand. Faull is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Epilepsy. They are also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Huntington Disease, Dementia, Movement Disorders, and Alzheimer's Disease.

    Experienced in Epilepsy

    James S. Stanley
    Experienced in Epilepsy

    James S. Stanley
    Referral may be required
    23a Mein St, 
    Newtown, WGN, NZ 

    James Stanley practices practicing medicine in Newtown, New Zealand. Mr. Stanley is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Epilepsy. His clinical expertise encompasses Testicular Cancer, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Osteoarthritis, Undescended Testicle, and Intrauterine Device Insertion.

    Experienced in Epilepsy

    Gemma Poke
    Experienced in Epilepsy

    Gemma Poke
    Referral may be required
    Wellington, WGN, NZ 

    Gemma Poke practices practicing medicine in Wellington, New Zealand. Ms. Poke is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Epilepsy. She is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Neu Laxova Syndrome, Micrognathia, Myoclonic Epilepsy, and Trichorhinophalangeal Syndrome Type 2.

    Experienced in Epilepsy

    Suzanne L. Davis
    Experienced in Epilepsy

    Suzanne L. Davis
    Referral may be required

    Starship Children's Health

    Auckland, AUK, NZ 

    Suzanne Davis practices practicing medicine in Auckland, New Zealand. Ms. Davis is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Epilepsy. She is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, Seizures, Absence Seizure, and Myoclonic Epilepsy.

    Experienced in Epilepsy

    Sandesh Panthi
    Experienced in Epilepsy

    Sandesh Panthi
    Referral may be required
    Dunedin, OTA, NZ 

    Sandesh Panthi practices practicing medicine in Dunedin, New Zealand. Mr. Panthi is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Epilepsy. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Epilepsy Juvenile Absence, Absence Seizure, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, and Seizures.

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    Last Updated: 06/30/2026

    What is the definition of Epilepsy?

    Epilepsy is a brain disorder in which a person has repeated seizures over time. Seizures are episodes of uncontrolled and abnormal electrical activity of brain cells that may cause changes in attention or behavior, such as bodily movements.

    When should I see an Epilepsy doctor in New Zealand?

    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 doctor in New Zealand?

    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 do I find the best Epilepsy doctor in New Zealand?

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    How does MediFind rank Epilepsy doctors in New Zealand?

    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 doctors in New Zealand?

    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 doctor in New Zealand?

    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 doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Epilepsy 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 doctor in New Zealand?

    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 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 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 doctors in New Zealand?

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

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