The 20 Best Epilepsy Doctors Near Me in Hershey, PA

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The 20 Best Epilepsy Doctors near Hershey, PA

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 43 doctor with experience in Epilepsy near Hershey, PA. Of these, 34 are Experienced, 8 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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43 providers found
    Distinguished in Epilepsy
    Distinguished in Epilepsy

    The Milton S. Hershey Medical Center

    500 University Dr, 
    Hershey, PA 
     (2.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Vinita Acharya is a Neurologist in Hershey, Pennsylvania. Dr. Acharya is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epilepsy. Her top areas of expertise are Seizures, Epilepsy, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, and Memory Loss.

    Advanced in Epilepsy
    Advanced in Epilepsy

    The Milton S. Hershey Medical Center

    500 University Dr, 
    Hershey, PA 
     (2.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Narayana Varalakshmi is a Neurologist in Hershey, Pennsylvania. Dr. Varalakshmi is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epilepsy. Her top areas of expertise are Seizures, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, Memory Loss, and Epilepsy.

    Advanced in Epilepsy
    Pediatric Neurology
    Advanced in Epilepsy
    Pediatric Neurology

    The Milton S. Hershey Medical Center

    500 University Dr, 
    Hershey, PA 
     (2.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sunil Naik is a Pediatric Neurologist in Hershey, Pennsylvania. Dr. Naik is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epilepsy. His top areas of expertise are Seizures, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome (LGS), Epilepsy, and Deep Brain Stimulation.

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    Experienced in Epilepsy
    Neurology
    Experienced in Epilepsy
    Neurology

    Office

    30 Hope Dr Ste 1300, 
    Hershey, PA 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Max Lowden is a Neurologist in Hershey, Pennsylvania. Dr. Lowden is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epilepsy. His top areas of expertise are Seizures, Peripheral Neuropathy, Andermann Syndrome, and Septic Arthritis.

    Experienced in Epilepsy
    Neurology
    Experienced in Epilepsy
    Neurology

    The Milton S. Hershey Medical Center

    500 University Dr, 
    Hershey, PA 
     (2.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Gary Thomas is a Neurologist in Hershey, Pennsylvania. Dr. Thomas is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epilepsy. His top areas of expertise are Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), Post Polio Syndrome, and Seizures.

    Advanced in Epilepsy
    Advanced in Epilepsy

    Office

    30 Hope Dr Ste 1300, 
    Hershey, PA 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Alain Lekoubou is a Neurologist in Hershey, Pennsylvania. Dr. Lekoubou is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epilepsy. His top areas of expertise are Seizures, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, Epilepsy, and Partial Familial Epilepsy.

    Advanced in Epilepsy
    Pediatric Neurology
    Advanced in Epilepsy
    Pediatric Neurology

    The Milton S. Hershey Medical Center

    500 University Dr, 
    Hershey, PA 
     (2.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sita Paudel is a Pediatric Neurologist in Hershey, Pennsylvania. Dr. Paudel is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epilepsy. Her top areas of expertise are Seizures, Epilepsy, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, and Genetic Epilepsy with Febrile Seizures Plus (GEFS+).

    Advanced in Epilepsy
    Neurosurgery
    Advanced in Epilepsy
    Neurosurgery

    The Milton S. Hershey Medical Center

    500 University Dr, 
    Hershey, PA 
     (2.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Sather is a Neurosurgery provider in Hershey, Pennsylvania. Dr. Sather is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epilepsy. His top areas of expertise are Seizures, Epilepsy, Chronic Pain, Awake Craniotomy, and Microdiscectomy.

    Advanced in Epilepsy
    Advanced in Epilepsy

    The Milton S. Hershey Medical Center

    500 University Dr, 
    Hershey, PA 
     (2.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    William Trescher is a Pediatrics provider in Hershey, Pennsylvania. Dr. Trescher is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epilepsy. His top areas of expertise are Smith-Lemli-Opitz Syndrome, Seizures, Epilepsy, and Autism Spectrum Disorder.

    Advanced in Epilepsy
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Epilepsy
    Internal Medicine

    The Milton S. Hershey Medical Center

    500 University Dr, 
    Hershey, PA 
     (2.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Paddy Ssentongo is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Hershey, Pennsylvania. Dr. Ssentongo is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epilepsy. His top areas of expertise are Primary Amebic Meningoencephalitis, COVID-19, Neonatal Sepsis, and Epilepsy.

    Advanced in Epilepsy
    Advanced in Epilepsy

    The Milton S. Hershey Medical Center

    500 University Dr, 
    Hershey, PA 
     (2.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ashutosh Kumar is a Neurologist in Hershey, Pennsylvania. Dr. Kumar is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epilepsy. His top areas of expertise are Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, Opsoclonus-Myoclonus Syndrome, Seizures, Dysferlinopathy, and Tissue Biopsy.

    Experienced in Epilepsy
    Experienced in Epilepsy

    Penn State Health Community Medical Group LLC

    100 Crystal A Dr, 
    Hershey, PA 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Efstathia Tzatha is a Neurologist in Hershey, Pennsylvania. Dr. Tzatha is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epilepsy. Her top areas of expertise are Peripheral Neuropathy, Astrocytoma, Oligodendroglioma, and Brain Tumor.

    Experienced in Epilepsy
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Epilepsy
    Family Medicine

    The Milton S Hershey Medical Center Physicians Group

    845 Fishburn Rd, 
    Hershey, PA 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Alexis Reedy is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Hershey, Pennsylvania. Dr. Reedy is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epilepsy. Her top areas of expertise are Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Hypertension.

    Experienced in Epilepsy
    Experienced in Epilepsy

    Office

    30 Hope Dr Ste 1300, 
    Hershey, PA 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Divpreet Kaur is a Neurologist in Hershey, Pennsylvania. Dr. Kaur is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epilepsy. Her top areas of expertise are Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy, Myasthenia Gravis, Paramyotonia Congenita, Peripheral Neuropathy, and Tissue Biopsy.

    Experienced in Epilepsy
    Experienced in Epilepsy

    Office

    30 Hope Dr Ste 1200, 
    Hershey, PA 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Mcdowell is a Neurosurgery provider in Hershey, Pennsylvania. Dr. Mcdowell is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epilepsy. His top areas of expertise are Chiari Malformation, Chiari Malformation Type 2, Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak, Posterior Fossa Decompression, and Microvascular Decompression.

    Experienced in Epilepsy
    Experienced in Epilepsy

    Office

    30 Hope Dr Ste 1300, 
    Hershey, PA 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Cathleen Adams is a Neurologist in Hershey, Pennsylvania. Dr. Adams is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epilepsy. Her top areas of expertise are Stroke, Dysarthria, Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), Carotid Artery Surgery, and Stent Placement.

    Experienced in Epilepsy
    Neurology
    Experienced in Epilepsy
    Neurology

    Office

    30 Hope Dr Ste 1300, 
    Hershey, PA 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Xiaowei Su is a Neurologist in Hershey, Pennsylvania. Dr. Su has been practicing medicine for over 10 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epilepsy. His top areas of expertise are Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Primary Lateral Sclerosis, Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 3, and Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA).

    Experienced in Epilepsy
    Experienced in Epilepsy

    The Milton S Hershey Medical Center Physicians Group

    30 Hope Dr, 
    Hershey, PA 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Joseph Nguyen is a Neurologist in Hershey, Pennsylvania. Dr. Nguyen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epilepsy. His top areas of expertise are Seizures, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, Memory Loss, and Epilepsy.

    Experienced in Epilepsy
    Neurology
    Experienced in Epilepsy
    Neurology

    The Milton S. Hershey Medical Center

    500 University Dr, 
    Hershey, PA 
     (2.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Debra Byler is a Neurologist in Hershey, Pennsylvania. Dr. Byler is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epilepsy. Her top areas of expertise are Seizures, Tourette Syndrome, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, and Epilepsy.

    Experienced in Epilepsy
    Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine
    Experienced in Epilepsy
    Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine

    The Milton S. Hershey Medical Center

    500 University Dr, 
    Hershey, PA 
     (2.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dustin Paul is a Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine provider in Hershey, Pennsylvania. Dr. Paul is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epilepsy. His top areas of expertise are Early Infantile Epileptic Encephalopathy, Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, Dysferlinopathy, and Alstrom Syndrome.

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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 Hershey, PA?

    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 Hershey, PA?

    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 Hershey, PA?

    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 Hershey, PA?

    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 Hershey, PA?

    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 Hershey, PA?

    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 Hershey, PA?

    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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