The 20 Best Epilepsy Doctors Near Me in Council Bluffs, IA

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Last Updated: 06/30/2026

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MediFind found 355 doctor with experience in Epilepsy near Council Bluffs, IA. Of these, 314 are Experienced, 27 are Advanced, 13 are Distinguished and 1 are Elite.

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    Elite in Epilepsy
    Elite in Epilepsy
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    University Of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital

    200 Hawkins Dr, 
    Iowa City, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Gordon Buchanan is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Buchanan is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epilepsy. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Seizures, Epilepsy, Absence Seizure, and Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure.

    Distinguished in Epilepsy
    Neurology | Sleep Medicine
    Distinguished in Epilepsy
    Neurology | Sleep Medicine
    Referral may be required

    MercyOne Genesis Neurology Care

    1351 W. Central Park Ave. Pavilion 1, Suite 310, 
    Davenport, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ruggero Serafini, MD is a provider at MercyOne Genesis Neurology in Davenport, IA. Dr. Serafini is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epilepsy. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Epilepsy, Seizures, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, and Memory Loss.

    Distinguished in Epilepsy
    Distinguished in Epilepsy
    Referral may be required

    MercyOne Ruan Neurology Care

    1111 6th Ave., Suite A100, 
    Des Moines, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Paul Babikian, MD, specializes in neurology at MercyOne Ruan Neurology Care in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Babikian is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epilepsy. He is also highly rated in 29 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Seizures, Epilepsy, Memory Loss, and Lafora Disease. Dr. Babikian is currently accepting new patients.

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    Distinguished in Epilepsy
    Distinguished in Epilepsy
    Referral may be required

    MercyOne North Iowa Specialty Care

    1000 4th St. SW, 
    Mason City, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    MercyOne is nationally recognized for its commitment to providing high-quality stroke care. Dr. Yarahmadi is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epilepsy. He is also highly rated in 44 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, Seizures, and Memory Loss. Dr. Yarahmadi is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry & Neurology. Dr. Yarahmadi is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Epilepsy
    Advanced in Epilepsy
    Referral may be required

    MercyOne Ruan Neurology Care

    1111 6th Ave., Suite A100, 
    Des Moines, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    "Dr. Jorgensen is dual board certified in neurology and neurophysiology, and fellowship trained in neurophysiology. Dr. Jorgensen completed medical school in 2014 at the University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics in Iowa City, where he also completed his residency in neurology from 2015-2018 and his fellowship in neurophysiology from 2018-2019 to become dual board certified. What does Dr. Jorgensen enjoy most about his job? ""Building rapport with my patients and helping them to better understand their neurological conditions and what to expect in the future.""". Dr. Jorgensen is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epilepsy. He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Epilepsy, Opsoclonus-Myoclonus Syndrome, Seizures, and Memory Loss. Dr. Jorgensen is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Epilepsy
    Distinguished in Epilepsy
    Referral may be required

    University Of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital

    200 Hawkins Dr, 
    Iowa City, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    George Richerson is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Richerson is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epilepsy. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Seizures, Epilepsy, Myoclonic Epilepsy, and Central Sleep Apnea.

    Distinguished in Epilepsy
    Distinguished in Epilepsy
    Referral may be required

    University Of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital

    200 Hawkins Dr, 
    Iowa City, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mark Granner is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Granner is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epilepsy. He is also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Seizures, Epilepsy, Memory Loss, and Autosomal Dominant Partial Epilepsy with Auditory Features.

    Distinguished in Epilepsy
    Distinguished in Epilepsy
    Referral may be required

    University Of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital

    200 Hawkins Dr, 
    Iowa City, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Michael Ciliberto is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Ciliberto is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epilepsy. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Epilepsy, Seizures, West Syndrome, and Myoclonic Epilepsy.

    Distinguished in Epilepsy
    Neurology
    Distinguished in Epilepsy
    Neurology
    Referral may be required

    Broadlawns Medical Center

    1801 Hickman Rd, 
    Des Moines, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Wendy Zadeh is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Zadeh is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epilepsy. She is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Seizures, Migraine, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, and Epilepsy.

    Distinguished in Epilepsy
    Neurology
    Distinguished in Epilepsy
    Neurology
    Referral may be required

    University Of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital

    200 Hawkins Dr, 
    Iowa City, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Rup Sainju is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Sainju is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epilepsy. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Seizures, Epilepsy, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, and Memory Loss.

    Distinguished in Epilepsy
    Neurosurgery
    Distinguished in Epilepsy
    Neurosurgery
    Referral may be required

    University Of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital

    200 Hawkins Dr, 
    Iowa City, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Hiroto Kawasaki is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Kawasaki is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epilepsy. He is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Seizures, Epilepsy, Delirium, Awake Craniotomy, and Microdiscectomy.

    Distinguished in Epilepsy
    Distinguished in Epilepsy
    Referral may be required

    Methodist Physicians Clinic (1 Edmundson Place)

    1 Edmundson Pl, 
    Council Bluffs, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Chen is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Council Bluffs, Iowa. Dr. Chen is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epilepsy. He is also highly rated in 22 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Distal Median Nerve Dysfunction, Memory Loss, Epilepsy, Seizures, and Thrombectomy.

    Distinguished in Epilepsy
    Distinguished in Epilepsy
    Referral may be required

    Rebecca J Metzger DDS LLC

    1015 Duff Ave, 
    Ames, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Olesya Grinenko is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Ames, Iowa. Dr. Grinenko is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epilepsy. She is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Epilepsy, Seizures, Partial Familial Epilepsy, and Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure.

    Distinguished in Epilepsy
    Neurosurgery
    Distinguished in Epilepsy
    Neurosurgery
    Referral may be required

    University Of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital

    200 Hawkins Dr, 
    Iowa City, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Brian Dlouhy is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Dlouhy is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epilepsy. He is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chiari Malformation Type 1, Chiari Malformation, Chiari Malformation Type 2, Posterior Fossa Decompression, and Osteotomy.

    Distinguished in Epilepsy
    Neurology
    Distinguished in Epilepsy
    Neurology
    Referral may be required

    Rebecca J Metzger DDS LLC

    1015 Duff Ave, 
    Ames, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    David Moore is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Ames, Iowa. Dr. Moore is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epilepsy. He is also highly rated in 63 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Moebius Syndrome, Memory Loss, Seizures, and Cerebral Palsy.

    Advanced in Epilepsy
    Neurology
    Advanced in Epilepsy
    Neurology
    Referral may be required

    Unitypoint Health-Des Moines Multi-Specialty-Methodist Plaza

    1221 Pleasant St Ste 300, 
    Des Moines, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Aradia Fu is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Fu is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epilepsy. She is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Seizures, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, Epilepsy, and Photosensitive Epilepsy.

    Advanced in Epilepsy
    Advanced in Epilepsy
    Referral required

    Genesis Medical Center-Davenport

    1227 E Rusholme St, 
    Davenport, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Aloka Amarakone is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Davenport, Iowa. Dr. Amarakone is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epilepsy. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Stroke, Hemiplegia, Seizures, and Dysarthria.

    Experienced in Epilepsy
    Pediatric Neurology | Neurology
    Experienced in Epilepsy
    Pediatric Neurology | Neurology
    Referral may be required

    MercyOne Des Moines Pediatrics Neurology Care

    330 Laurel St., Suite 1200, 
    Des Moines, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Rifali Patel, MD, specializes in pediatric neurological disorders with a major focus on pediatric epilepsy, including new-onset seizures, drug-resistant childhood epilepsy- Lennox-Gastaut syndrome (LGS), Doose syndrome, epilepsy surgery and status epilepticus.She treats all types of epilepsy in children of all ages by using diagnostic tools, such as video EEG monitoring and routine EEGs, and genetic testing and neuroimaging. Dr. Patel offers anti-epileptic medications and surgical and dietary treatments to control seizures and reduce those risks so your child can live a safer, healthier life.Dr. Patel has training in pediatric neurology and pediatric neurophysiology, with a pediatric epilepsy-focused fellowship at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta, Emory University in Atlanta, Ga. She also completed pediatric residency at Woodhull Hospital at NYU Langone School of Medicine in New York.Dr. Patel also has expertise in diagnosing developmental delays, cerebral palsy, pediatric stroke, headache disorders, tic disorders, autoimmune central nervous system (CNS) disorders, pediatric neuromuscular disease, psychological non-epileptic events, traumatic brain injury and genetic conditions affecting brain development.She has experience in diagnosing and managing dizziness, POTS, dysautonomia, headaches, somatic and functional disorders, developmental delay, concussion and neurovascular disorders. Dr. Patel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epilepsy. She is also highly rated in 97 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, Seizures, Dravet Syndrome, and Memory Loss. Dr. Patel is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Epilepsy
    Experienced in Epilepsy
    Referral may be required

    Mercy Medical Center-Dubuque

    250 Mercy Dr, 
    Dubuque, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Anna-marieta Moise is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Dubuque, Iowa. Dr. Moise is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epilepsy. She is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Seizures, Partial Seizure, Partial Familial Epilepsy, and Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure. Dr. Moise is board certified in Epilepsy, American Board Of Psychiatry & Neurology.

    Experienced in Epilepsy
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Epilepsy
    Family Medicine

    CHI Health Clinic Family Medicine/Pediatrics (W Broadway)

    3135 W Broadway, 
    Council Bluffs, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Mel Roca is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Council Bluffs, Iowa. Dr. Roca is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epilepsy. He is also highly rated in 29 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses High Cholesterol, Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Hypertension. Dr. Roca is board certified in Family Medicine - American Board Of Family Medicine. Dr. Roca is currently accepting new patients.

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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 near Council Bluffs, IA?

    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 Council Bluffs, IA?

    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 Council Bluffs, IA?

    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 Council Bluffs, IA?

    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 Council Bluffs, IA?

    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 Council Bluffs, IA?

    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 Council Bluffs, IA?

    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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