The 20 Best Epilepsy Doctors Near Me in independence, MO

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 132 doctor with experience in Epilepsy near independence, MO. Of these, 111 are Experienced, 15 are Advanced and 6 are Distinguished.

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132 providers found
    Experienced in Epilepsy
    Pediatric Neurology | Pediatrics
    Experienced in Epilepsy
    Pediatric Neurology | Pediatrics
    Referral may be required
    2401 Gillham Rd, 
    Kansas City, MO 
     (8.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Brian Aalbers is a Pediatric Neurologist and a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Aalbers is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epilepsy. He is also highly rated in 21 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Periventricular Heterotopia, Focal or Multifocal Malformations in Neuronal Migration, Cortical Dysplasia, and Seizures.

    Experienced in Epilepsy
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Epilepsy
    Internal Medicine

    St Joseph Internal Medicine

    1004 Carondelet Dr Ste 300, 
    Kansas City, MO 
     (13.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Karla Houston is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Houston is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epilepsy. She is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Rabson-Mendenhall Syndrome, Vitamin D Deficiency, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Hypertension. Dr. Houston is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Epilepsy
    Distinguished in Epilepsy
    Referral may be required

    North Kansas City Hospital

    2800 Clay Edwards Dr, 
    Kansas City, MO 
     (8.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Larry Hollenbeck is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Hollenbeck is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epilepsy. He is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Epilepsy, Septic Arthritis, Andermann Syndrome, and Hereditary Sensory Neuropathy Type 1 (HSN1). Dr. Hollenbeck is currently accepting new patients.

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    Distinguished in Epilepsy
    Distinguished in Epilepsy
    Referral may be required

    Children's Mercy Kansas City

    2401 Gillham Rd, 
    Kansas City, MO 
     (8.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Ahmed Abdelmoity is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Abdelmoity is rated as a Distinguished 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 Epilepsy, Epilepsy in Children, Seizures, and Absence Seizure. Dr. Abdelmoity is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Epilepsy
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Epilepsy
    Family Medicine

    Office

    11605 E 23rd St S, 
    Independence, MO 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    James Linnick is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Independence, Missouri. Dr. Linnick is rated as an Experienced 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 Renovascular Hypertension, Nephrosclerosis, Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, and Xanthoma. Dr. Linnick is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Epilepsy
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Epilepsy
    Family Medicine

    Family Care Of Independence

    4911 S Arrowhead Dr Ste 201, 
    Independence, MO 
     (2.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Simon Kinuthia is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Independence, Missouri. Dr. Kinuthia is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epilepsy. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses High Cholesterol, Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

    Experienced in Epilepsy
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Epilepsy
    Internal Medicine

    Centerpoint Medical Center

    19600 E 39th St S, 
    Independence, MO 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Matthew Akin is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Independence, Missouri. Dr. Akin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epilepsy. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Sepsis, Peptic Ulcer, Necrosis, Endoscopy, and Ureteroscopy. Dr. Akin is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Epilepsy
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Epilepsy
    Internal Medicine

    Centerpoint Medical Center

    19600 E 39th St S, 
    Independence, MO 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Nikoloz Chitaia is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Independence, Missouri. Dr. Chitaia is rated as an Experienced 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 Acute Kidney Failure, Hypertensive Heart Disease, Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer, Endoscopy, and Ureteroscopy. Dr. Chitaia is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Epilepsy
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Epilepsy
    Internal Medicine

    Centerpoint Medical Center

    19600 E 39th St S, 
    Independence, MO 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Vijay Parthiban is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Independence, Missouri. Dr. Parthiban is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epilepsy. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Atypical Pneumonia, Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia, Cellulitis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Parthiban is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Epilepsy
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Epilepsy
    Family Medicine

    Swope Health Services

    3801 Dr Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, 
    Kansas City, MO 
     (7.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Ellen Ekuase is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Ekuase is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epilepsy. She is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Obesity in Children, Food Allergy, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Hypertension. Dr. Ekuase is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Epilepsy
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Epilepsy
    Family Medicine

    Clay Platte Family Medicine Clinic

    3200 NE Ralph Powell Rd, 
    Lees Summit, MO 
     (8.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Matthew John is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Lees Summit, Missouri. Dr. John is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epilepsy. He is also highly rated in 67 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Obesity in Children, High Cholesterol, Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), and Obesity. Dr. John is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Epilepsy
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Epilepsy
    Family Medicine

    Clay Platte Family Medicine Clinic

    3200 NE Ralph Powell Rd, 
    Lees Summit, MO 
     (8.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Kathleen Meng is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Lees Summit, Missouri. Dr. Meng is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epilepsy. She is also highly rated in 52 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hypothyroidism, Obesity in Children, Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), and High Cholesterol. Dr. Meng is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Epilepsy
    Distinguished in Epilepsy
    Referral may be required

    The University Of Kansas Hospital

    4000 Cambridge Street, 
    Kansas City, KS 
     (10.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Patrick Landazuri is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Kansas City, Kansas. Dr. Landazuri 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 Seizures, Epilepsy, Memory Loss, Partial Seizure, and Deep Brain Stimulation. Dr. Landazuri is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology, Epilepsy - 2013 and American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology, Neurology - 2012. Dr. Landazuri is currently accepting new patients.

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

    The University Of Kansas Hospital

    4000 Cambridge Street, 
    Kansas City, KS 
     (10.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, German, Turkish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Utku Uysal is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Kansas City, Kansas. Dr. Uysal is rated as a Distinguished 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, Epilepsy, Memory Loss, Autosomal Dominant Partial Epilepsy with Auditory Features, and Deep Brain Stimulation. Dr. Uysal is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology, Neurology - 2010, American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology, Epilepsy - 2013 , and American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology, Clinical Neurophysiology - 2011 . Dr. Uysal is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Epilepsy
    Distinguished in Epilepsy
    Referral may be required

    The University Of Kansas Hospital

    4000 Cambridge Street, 
    Kansas City, KS 
     (10.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Margo Block is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Kansas City, Kansas. Dr. Block 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, Memory Loss, Epilepsy, and Partial Familial Epilepsy. Dr. Block is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology, Clinical Neurophysiology - 2009 and American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology, Neurology - 2008. Dr. Block is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Epilepsy
    Distinguished in Epilepsy
    Referral may be required

    The University Of Kansas Hospital

    4000 Cambridge Street, 
    Kansas City, KS 
     (10.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Carol Ulloa is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Kansas City, Kansas. Dr. Ulloa is rated as a Distinguished 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, Autosomal Dominant Nocturnal Frontal Lobe Epilepsy (ADNFLE), Partial Seizure, and Memory Loss. Dr. Ulloa is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology, Epilepsy - 2013 and American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology, Neurology - 2009. Dr. Ulloa is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Epilepsy
    Advanced in Epilepsy
    Referral may be required

    IU Health Neurology

    13000 E 136th St Ste 3000, 
    Independence, MO 
     (5.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Gary Rusk is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Independence, Missouri. Dr. Rusk is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epilepsy. He is also highly rated in 37 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Alpers-Huttenlocher Syndrome, Memory Loss, Parkinson's Disease, and Seizures. Dr. Rusk is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Epilepsy
    Advanced in Epilepsy
    Referral may be required

    Optum Missouri-Meritas Health Corporation

    2790 Clay Edwards Dr Ste 1235, 
    Kansas City, MO 
     (8.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Jay Robinson is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Robinson is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epilepsy. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Memory Loss, Epilepsy, Myasthenia Gravis, and Movement Disorders. Dr. Robinson is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Epilepsy
    Advanced in Epilepsy
    Referral may be required

    Truman Inpatient PSYCH Unit

    2301 Holmes St, 
    Kansas City, MO 
     (8.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Donald Hopewell is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Hopewell is rated as an Advanced 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 Seizures, Epilepsy, Primary Progressive Aphasia, and Memory Loss. Dr. Hopewell is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Epilepsy
    Advanced in Epilepsy
    Referral may be required

    Richard & Annette Bloch Cancer Center

    2310 Holmes St, 
    Kansas City, MO 
     (8.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Charles Donohoe is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Donohoe is rated as an Advanced 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 Epilepsy, Congenital Athymia, Memory Loss, and Seizures. Dr. Donohoe is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 09/26/2026

    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 independence, MO?

    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 independence, MO?

    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 independence, MO?

    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 independence, MO?

    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 independence, MO?

    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 independence, MO?

    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 independence, MO?

    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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