The 20 Best Epilepsy Doctors Near Me in central islip, NY

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 145 doctor with experience in Epilepsy near central islip, NY. Of these, 121 are Experienced, 20 are Advanced and 4 are Distinguished.

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145 providers found
    Experienced in Epilepsy
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Epilepsy
    Family Medicine

    Vikas Desai MD PC

    45 E Main St, 
    East Islip,, NY 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Vikas Desai is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in East Islip,, New York. Dr. Desai is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epilepsy. He is also highly rated in 66 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses High Cholesterol, Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Hypertension, and Familial Hypertension. Dr. Desai is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Cohen Children's Northwell Health Physician Partners Pediatric Specialists At Smithtown

    222 Middle Country Road, Suite 106, 
    Smithtown, NY 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Filipino
    Accepting New Patients

    Emma Laureta is a Pediatric Neurologist practicing medicine in Smithtown, New York. Dr. Laureta is rated as an Advanced 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 Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, Seizures, Epilepsy Juvenile Absence, and Epilepsy. Dr. Laureta is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry/Neurology-Epilepsy and American Board Of Psychiatry & Neurology-Neurology With Special Qualifications In Child Neurology. Dr. Laureta is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Epilepsy
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Epilepsy
    Family Medicine

    Office

    601 Portion Rd Ste 2, 
    Lk Ronkonkoma, NY 
     (4.8 miles away)
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Blessan Thomas is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Lk Ronkonkoma, New York. He has been practicing medicine for over 10 years. Dr. Thomas is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epilepsy. He is also highly rated in 64 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses High Cholesterol, Vitamin D Deficiency, Vitamin B12 Deficiency Anemia, and Folate Deficiency. Dr. Thomas is currently accepting new patients.

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    Advanced in Epilepsy
    Advanced in Epilepsy
    Referral may be required

    Northwell Health Physician Partners Neurology At Bay Shore, 370 East Main Street

    370 East Main Street, Suite 1, 
    Bay Shore, NY 
     (4.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Jonathan Winick is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Bay Shore, New York. Dr. Winick 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 Serotonin Syndrome, Stroke, Bell's Palsy, and Facial Paralysis. Dr. Winick is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Epilepsy
    Advanced in Epilepsy
    Referral may be required

    Northwell Health Physician Partners Neurology At Bay Shore, 370 East Main Street

    370 East Main Street, Suite 1, 
    Bay Shore, NY 
     (4.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Andrew Rogove is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Bay Shore, New York. Dr. Rogove is rated as an Advanced 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 Serotonin Syndrome, Stroke, Memory Loss, and Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA). Dr. Rogove is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry/Neurology-Neurology and American Board Of Psychiatry & Neurology-Vascular Neurology. Dr. Rogove is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Epilepsy
    Advanced in Epilepsy
    Referral may be required

    Northwell Health Physician Partners Neurosciences At Huntington

    775 Park Avenue, Suite 355, 
    Huntington, NY 
     (11.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Melissa Bernbaum is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Huntington, New York. Dr. Bernbaum is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epilepsy. She is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Familial Neurocardiogenic Syncope, Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), Memory Loss, and Seizures. Dr. Bernbaum is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry & Neurology-Sleep Medicine, American Board Of Psychiatry/Neurology-Epilepsy, American Board Of Psychiatry & Neurology-Neurophysiology, and American Board Of Psychiatry/Neurology-Neurology. Dr. Bernbaum is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Epilepsy
    Advanced in Epilepsy
    Referral may be required

    Northwell Health Physician Partners At Port Jefferson

    815 Hallock Avenue, 
    Port Jefferson Station, NY 
     (12.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Steven Pacia is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Port Jefferson Station, New York. Dr. Pacia is rated as an Advanced 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, Partial Familial Epilepsy, Partial Seizure, and Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure. Dr. Pacia is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry/Neurology-Neurology. Dr. Pacia is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Epilepsy
    Advanced in Epilepsy
    Referral may be required

    Stony Brook Surgical Associates Ufpc

    222 E Main St Ste 209, 
    Smithtown, NY 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Yana Krutoshinskaya is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Smithtown, New York. Dr. Krutoshinskaya is rated as an Advanced 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, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, Epilepsy, and Memory Loss.

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

    Cohen Children's Northwell Health Physician Partners Pediatric Specialists At Smithtown

    222 Middle Country Road, Suite 106, 
    Smithtown, NY 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Obehioya Irumudomon is a Pediatric Neurologist practicing medicine in Smithtown, New York. Dr. Irumudomon is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epilepsy. Her clinical expertise encompasses Primary Lateral Sclerosis, Genetic Epilepsy with Febrile Seizures Plus (GEFS+), Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, and Seizures. Dr. Irumudomon is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry & Neurology-Neurophysiology and American Board Of Psychiatry & Neurology-Neurology With Special Qualifications In Child Neurology. Dr. Irumudomon is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Epilepsy
    Experienced in Epilepsy
    Referral may be required

    Northwell Health Imbert Cancer Center

    440 East Main Street, 
    Bay Shore, NY 
     (4.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Samuel Singer is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Bay Shore, New York. Dr. Singer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epilepsy. He is also highly rated in 25 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Posterior Fossa Tumor, Astrocytoma, Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET), Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Tissue Biopsy. Dr. Singer is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Epilepsy
    Experienced in Epilepsy
    Referral may be required

    Northwell Health Physician Partners Neurology At Bay Shore, 370 East Main Street

    370 East Main Street, Suite 1, 
    Bay Shore, NY 
     (4.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Daniel Cohen is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Bay Shore, New York. Dr. Cohen is rated as an Experienced 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 Peripheral Neuropathy, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, Cerebellar Degeneration, and Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA). Dr. Cohen is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry/Neurology-Neurology and American Board Of Clinical Neurophysiology. Dr. Cohen is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Epilepsy
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Epilepsy
    Family Medicine

    Northwell Health Physician Partners Internal Medicine And Infectious Disease At Bay Shore

    332 East Main Street, 
    Bay Shore, NY 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Lauren Kuchmak is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Bay Shore, New York. Dr. Kuchmak is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epilepsy. Her clinical expertise encompasses Obesity in Children, High Cholesterol, Hypothyroidism, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

    Distinguished in Epilepsy
    Distinguished in Epilepsy
    Referral may be required

    Office

    250 E Main St, 
    Bay Shore,, NY 
     (5.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Chetan Malpe is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Bay Shore,, New York. Dr. Malpe is rated as a Distinguished 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 Seizures, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, Epilepsy, and Memory Loss. Dr. Malpe is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Epilepsy
    Distinguished in Epilepsy
    Referral may be required

    North Shore Hematology Oncology Associates

    181 N Belle Mead Ave, 
    East Setauket, NY 
     (9.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Shennan Weiss is a Neurologist practicing medicine in East Setauket, New York. Dr. Weiss is rated as a Distinguished 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 Seizures, Epilepsy, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, and Absence Seizure.

    Experienced in Epilepsy
    Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
    Experienced in Epilepsy
    Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
    Referral may be required

    Long Island Select Healthcare

    159 Carleton Ave, 
    Central Islip, NY 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Paris Arianas is a Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist practicing medicine in Central Islip, New York. Dr. Arianas 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 Schizophrenia, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), and Asperger's Syndrome.

    Experienced in Epilepsy
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Epilepsy
    Internal Medicine

    Sun River Health Inc

    1869 Brentwood Rd, 
    Brentwood, NY 
     (2.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Eve Griffin is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Brentwood, New York. Dr. Griffin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epilepsy. She is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Myelitis, HIV/AIDS, AIDS Dementia Complex, and AIDS Dysmorphic Syndrome.

    Experienced in Epilepsy
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Epilepsy
    Family Medicine

    Office

    45 Mall Dr, 
    Commack, NY 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ivy Chung is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Commack, New York. Dr. Chung is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epilepsy. She is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hypothyroidism, Chronic Cough, High Cholesterol, and Autism Spectrum Disorder.

    Experienced in Epilepsy
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Epilepsy
    Family Medicine

    Vikas Desai MD PC

    45 E Main St, 
    East Islip, NY 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Tracy Onal is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in East Islip, New York. Dr. Onal is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epilepsy. She is also highly rated in 29 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Childhood Hypophosphatasia (HPP), Juvenile Paget's Disease, Hypophosphatasia (HPP), and Hypophosphatemia.

    Experienced in Epilepsy
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Epilepsy
    Family Medicine

    James W Ferguson MD LLC

    170 W Main St, 
    East Islip, NY 
     (4.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    James Ferguson is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in East Islip, New York. Dr. Ferguson is rated as an Experienced 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 Sclerosing Cholangitis, Cholangitis, Hypertension, Liver Transplant, and Kidney Transplant.

    Experienced in Epilepsy
    Experienced in Epilepsy
    Referral may be required

    South Shore Neurologic Associates P.C.

    712 Main St, 
    Islip, NY 
     (4.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Norman Pflaster is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Islip, New York. Dr. Pflaster 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 Cerebellar Degeneration, Seizures, Memory Loss, and Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy.

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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 central islip, NY?

    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 central islip, NY?

    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 central islip, NY?

    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 central islip, NY?

    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 central islip, NY?

    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 central islip, NY?

    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 central islip, NY?

    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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