The 20 Best Epilepsy Doctors Near Me in Elgin, IL

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The 20 Best Epilepsy Doctors near Elgin, IL

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 81 doctor with experience in Epilepsy near Elgin, IL. Of these, 63 are Experienced, 16 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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    Syed M. Munzir
    Experienced in Epilepsy
    Experienced in Epilepsy

    Advanced Neurology And Sleep Clinic, LLC

    40 N Airlite St, 
    Elgin, IL 
     (2.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Urdu

    Syed Munzir is a Neurologist in Elgin, Illinois. Dr. Munzir is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epilepsy. His top areas of expertise are Memory Loss, Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Seizures, and Excessive Daytime Sleepiness.

    Mohamed Ghumra
    Advanced in Epilepsy
    Advanced in Epilepsy
    750 Fletcher Drive, Suite 204, 
    Elgin, IL 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Experience:
    39+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Gujarati , Memon
    Offers Telehealth

    My mission is to provide a blend of cutting edge and personalized quality care specific to every patient needs with compassion, empathy and respect. Dr. Ghumra is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epilepsy. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy, Secondary Parkinsonism, Epilepsy, and Headache.

    Paul L. Grindstaff
    Distinguished in Epilepsy
    Distinguished in Epilepsy

    Northwestern Medical Group

    360 E Station Dr Ste 300, Suite 300, 
    Crystal Lake, IL 
     (13.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Paul Grindstaff is a Neurologist in Crystal Lake, Illinois. Dr. Grindstaff is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epilepsy. His top areas of expertise are Seizures, Peripheral Neuropathy, Vitamin B12 Deficiency Anemia, and Memory Loss. Dr. Grindstaff is currently accepting new patients.

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    Advanced in Epilepsy
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Epilepsy
    Internal Medicine

    Northern Illinois Medical Associates

    1750 N Randall Rd, 
    Elgin, IL 
     (3.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Asad Shah is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Elgin, Illinois. Dr. Shah is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epilepsy. His top areas of expertise are Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Epilepsy
    Experienced in Epilepsy

    Conchita G Gavino MD SC

    860 Summit St Ste 254, 
    Elgin, IL 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Wayne Gavino is a Neurologist in Elgin, Illinois. Dr. Gavino is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epilepsy. His top areas of expertise are Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Poliomyelitis, Epilepsy, and Cerebellar Degeneration.

    Experienced in Epilepsy
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Epilepsy
    Internal Medicine

    Elgin Internal Medical Associates S.C.

    745 Fletcher Dr Ste 101, 
    Elgin, IL 
     (2.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Richard Baley is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Elgin, Illinois. Dr. Baley is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epilepsy. His top areas of expertise are Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS), Acute Kidney Failure, Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, and Xanthoma.

    Experienced in Epilepsy
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Epilepsy
    Internal Medicine

    Elio M Vento, MD & Associates, SC

    2350 Royal Blvd, 
    Elgin, IL 
     (2.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Elio Vento is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Elgin, Illinois. Dr. Vento is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epilepsy. His top areas of expertise are Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Epilepsy
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Epilepsy
    Family Medicine

    Northern Illinois Medical Associates

    1750 N Randall Rd, 
    Elgin, IL 
     (3.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Hina Nawab is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Elgin, Illinois. Dr. Nawab is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epilepsy. Her top areas of expertise are Necrosis, Alcoholic Cirrhosis, Obesity in Children, Ascites, and Pacemaker Implantation.

    Daniele Anderson
    Advanced in Epilepsy
    Advanced in Epilepsy

    Northwest Neurology, Ltd.

    22285 N. Pepper Rd., Suite 401, 
    Lake Barrington, IL 
     (11.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Daniele Anderson is a Neurologist in Lake Barrington, Illinois. Dr. Anderson is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epilepsy. Her top areas of expertise are Migraine, Migraine with Brainstem Aura, Trigeminal Neuralgia, and Foot Drop.

    Sanford Sherman
    Advanced in Epilepsy
    Advanced in Epilepsy

    Northwest Neurology, Ltd.

    22285 N. Pepper Rd., Suite 401, 
    Lake Barrington, IL 
     (11.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Sanford Sherman is a Neurologist in Lake Barrington, Illinois. Dr. Sherman is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epilepsy. His top areas of expertise are Stroke, Memory Loss, Peripheral Neuropathy, and Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA).

    Karim R. Nahra
    Advanced in Epilepsy
    Advanced in Epilepsy

    Northwest Neurology, Ltd

    22285 N Pepper Rd, 
    Lake Barrington, IL 
     (11.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Karim Nahra is a Neurologist in Lake Barrington, Illinois. Dr. Nahra is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epilepsy. His top areas of expertise are Stroke, Hemiplegia, Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), and Dysarthria.

    Elizabeth C. Flaherty
    Advanced in Epilepsy
    Advanced in Epilepsy

    Northwest Neurology, Ltd

    22285 N Pepper Rd, 
    Lake Barrington, IL 
     (11.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Elizabeth Flaherty is a Neurologist in Lake Barrington, Illinois. Dr. Flaherty is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epilepsy. Her top areas of expertise are Tension Headache, Migraine, Memory Loss, and Migraine with Brainstem Aura.

    Barry Bikshorn
    Advanced in Epilepsy
    Advanced in Epilepsy

    Northwest Neurology, Ltd.

    22285 N. Pepper Rd., Suite 401, 
    Lake Barrington, IL 
     (11.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Barry Bikshorn is a Neurologist in Lake Barrington, Illinois. Dr. Bikshorn is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epilepsy. His top areas of expertise are Trigeminal Neuralgia, Stroke, Memory Loss, and Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA).

    Ahmer Ali
    Advanced in Epilepsy
    Neurology
    Advanced in Epilepsy
    Neurology

    Northwest Neurology, Ltd

    22285 N Pepper Rd, 
    Lake Barrington, IL 
     (11.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Ahmer Ali is a Neurologist in Lake Barrington, Illinois. Dr. Ali is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epilepsy. His top areas of expertise are Seizures, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, Obstructive Sleep Apnea, and Memory Loss.

    Benjamin J. Nager
    Advanced in Epilepsy
    Advanced in Epilepsy
    360 E Station Dr Ste 300, 
    Crystal Lake, IL 
     (13.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Benjamin Nager is a Neurologist in Crystal Lake, Illinois. Dr. Nager is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epilepsy. His top areas of expertise are Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Seizures, Vitamin B12 Deficiency Anemia, and Central Sleep Apnea.

    Abdullah Alsawaf
    Advanced in Epilepsy
    Advanced in Epilepsy

    Endeavor Health Medical Group

    880 W. Central Rd., Suite 7200, 
    Arlington Heights, IL 
     (14.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Abdullah Alsawaf is a Neurologist in Arlington Heights, Illinois. Dr. Alsawaf is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epilepsy. His top areas of expertise are Seizures, Autosomal Dominant Nocturnal Frontal Lobe Epilepsy (ADNFLE), Memory Loss, and Epilepsy.

    Advanced in Epilepsy
    Family Medicine
    Advanced in Epilepsy
    Family Medicine

    Skypoint Surgical Suites

    2201 W Schaumburg Rd # B, 
    Schaumburg, IL 
     (8.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Afshan Hameeduddin is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Schaumburg, Illinois. Dr. Hameeduddin is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epilepsy. Her top areas of expertise are Urinary Tract Infection in Children, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, Colonoscopy, and Vertebroplasty.

    Aaron M. Miller
    Experienced in Epilepsy
    Experienced in Epilepsy
    351 Delnor Dr Ste 401, 
    Geneva, IL 
     (11.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Aaron Miller is a Neurologist in Geneva, Illinois. Dr. Miller is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epilepsy. His top areas of expertise are Memory Loss, Peripheral Neuropathy, Stroke, and Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA).

    Sonia Caraballo
    Experienced in Epilepsy
    Experienced in Epilepsy
    1325 N. Meacham Road, 
    Schaumburg, IL 
     (11.7 miles away)
    Experience:
    11+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish

    Dr. Caraballo is a distinguished Neuromuscular Neurologist and recognized Key Opinion Leader (KOL) in myasthenia gravis and rare neuromuscular diseases. She specializes in the evaluation and treatment of myasthenia gravis and a wide range of neuromuscular disorders, bringing deep expertise and compassionate care to her patients. Throughout her career, Dr. Caraballo has served as a faculty member at Muscular Dystrophy Association Clinics and has contributed her expertise at esteemed institutions including Parkview Health, Indiana University Health, and Advocate Health Care. She is now proud to join Duly Health Care, where she continues her commitment to delivering exceptional, patient-centered neurological care. In addition to her clinical practice, Dr. Caraballo is a respected national speaker and educator, frequently presenting at leading conferences such as the American Academy of Neurology Annual Meeting. Dr. Caraballo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epilepsy. Her top areas of expertise are Congenital Insensitivity to Pain with Anhidrosis, Hereditary Sensory and Autonomic Neuropathy Type 2, Infantile Axonal Neuropathy, and Migraine.

    Advanced in Epilepsy
    Advanced in Epilepsy

    Northwest Neurology, Ltd

    22285 N Pepper Rd, 
    Lake Barrington, IL 
     (11.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Anna Sorokin is a Neurologist in Lake Barrington, Illinois. Dr. Sorokin is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epilepsy. Her top areas of expertise are Drug Induced Dyskinesia, Movement Disorders, Parkinson's Disease, and Striatonigral Degeneration Infantile.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    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 Elgin, 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 doctor near Elgin, 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 doctors near Elgin, 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 doctors near Elgin, 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 doctor near Elgin, 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 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 Elgin, 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 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 Elgin, IL?

    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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