The 20 Best Epilepsy Doctors Near Me in Shafter, CA

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 13 doctor with experience in Epilepsy near Shafter, CA. Of these, 12 are Experienced and 1 are Advanced.

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13 providers found
    Experienced in Epilepsy
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Epilepsy
    Family Medicine

    Vanguard Medical Corporation

    565 Kern St, 
    Shafter, CA 
     (0.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jae Kim is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Shafter, California. Dr. Kim is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epilepsy. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

    Experienced in Epilepsy
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Epilepsy
    Internal Medicine

    Omni Family Health

    655 S Central Valley Hwy, 
    Shafter, CA 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Mandarin, Spanish

    Henry Chien is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Shafter, California. Dr. Chien is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epilepsy. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Axillary Nerve Dysfunction, Chronic Pain, and Sciatica.

    Advanced in Epilepsy
    Advanced in Epilepsy

    Maheep Virdi, M.D. & Associates

    8307 Brimhall Rd, Ste 1702, 
    Bakersfield, CA 
     (13.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Maheep Birdi is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Bakersfield, California. Dr. Birdi is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epilepsy. He is also highly rated in 43 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Migraine, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, Invertebral Disc Disease, and Seizures. Dr. Birdi is currently accepting new patients.

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    Experienced in Epilepsy
    Experienced in Epilepsy

    Jey Neuro Center, Inc

    3400 Calloway Dr, Ste 100, 
    Bakersfield, CA 
     (12.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi, Tamil
    Accepting New Patients

    Venkatesh Janakiraman is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Bakersfield, California. Dr. Janakiraman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epilepsy. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Landau-Kleffner Syndrome, Memory Loss, Seizures, and Photosensitive Epilepsy. Dr. Janakiraman is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Epilepsy
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Epilepsy
    Internal Medicine

    Family Medicine & Specialty Care -Dignity Health Medical Group - Bakersfield, CA

    9500 Stockdale Hwy, Suite 200 & 201, 
    Bakersfield, CA 
     (13.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    I'm a graduate of the USC School of Medicine and Board Certified in internal medicine. I completed my internship and residency at Los Angeles County-USC Medical Center. My areas of interest are primary disease prevention and health care maintenance. Dr. Peinado is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epilepsy. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, High Cholesterol, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Familial Hypertension. Dr. Peinado is board certified in Internal Medicine and Sub-Specialty: Hospice And Palliative Medicine.

    Experienced in Epilepsy
    Experienced in Epilepsy

    Maheep Singh Birdi MD

    8335 Brimhall Rd # 1100, 
    Bakersfield, CA 
     (11.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sulagshan Mahendrarajah is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Bakersfield, California. Dr. Mahendrarajah is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epilepsy. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Parkinson's Disease, Movement Disorders, Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), and Migraine.

    Experienced in Epilepsy
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Epilepsy
    Family Medicine

    William Farr, MD, A Signaturemd Physician

    8307 Brimhall Rd Ste 1707, 
    Bakersfield, CA 
     (11.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    William Farr is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Bakersfield, California. Dr. Farr is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epilepsy. He is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Anemia, High Cholesterol, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Hypertension.

    Experienced in Epilepsy
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Epilepsy
    Family Medicine

    Chan H. Park, MD

    8150 Hageman Rd, 
    Bakersfield, CA 
     (12.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Korean, Spanish
    Offers Telehealth

    Chan Park is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Bakersfield, California. Dr. Park is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epilepsy. He is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, Cirrhosis, and Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young. Dr. Park is board certified in Family Medicine.

    Experienced in Epilepsy
    Experienced in Epilepsy

    Office

    12500 Stockdale Hwy, 
    Bakersfield, CA 
     (12.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Huiyuan Jiang is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Bakersfield, California. Dr. Jiang is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epilepsy. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Seizures, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, Aphantasia, and Microcephaly.

    Experienced in Epilepsy
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Epilepsy
    Family Medicine

    Omni Family Health

    1014 Calloway Dr, 
    Bakersfield, CA 
     (13.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ruben Comelli is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Bakersfield, California. Dr. Comelli is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epilepsy. He is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Hypertension. Dr. Comelli is board certified in Family Medicine.

    Experienced in Epilepsy
    Experienced in Epilepsy

    Jeri Yvonne Movement Disorders Neurology, Inc

    8327 Brimhall Rd, Ste 703, 
    Bakersfield, CA 
     (13.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jeri Williams is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Bakersfield, California. Dr. Williams is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epilepsy. She is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Movement Disorders, Parkinson's Disease, Essential Tremor, and Opsoclonus-Myoclonus Syndrome. Dr. Williams is board certified in Psychiatry & Neurology (Neurology).

    Experienced in Epilepsy
    Experienced in Epilepsy

    Donald E. Cornforth MD Inc.

    9602 Stockdale Hwy, 
    Bakersfield, CA 
     (13.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Lorraine Ash is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Bakersfield, California. Dr. Ash is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epilepsy. She is also highly rated in 25 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Gallbladder Disease, Vertigo, Bronchogenic Cyst, and Giant Mammary Hamartoma.

    Experienced in Epilepsy
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Epilepsy
    Internal Medicine

    Good Samaritan Hospital

    901 Olive Dr, 
    Bakersfield, CA 
     (14.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Matab Singh is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Bakersfield, California. Dr. Singh is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epilepsy. He is also highly rated in 43 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Delirium Tremens, Lung Metastases, Atypical Pneumonia, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    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 near Shafter, CA?

    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 near Shafter, CA?

    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 doctors near Shafter, CA?

    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 near Shafter, CA?

    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 near Shafter, CA?

    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 near Shafter, CA?

    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 near Shafter, CA?

    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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