The 20 Best Epilepsy Doctors Near Me in Tennessee, US

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The 20 Best Epilepsy Doctors in Tennessee, US

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 778 doctor with experience in Epilepsy near Tennessee, US. Of these, 685 are Experienced, 77 are Advanced, 11 are Distinguished and 3 are Elite.

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    Distinguished in Epilepsy
    Distinguished in Epilepsy

    SpecialtyCare

    214 Centerview Drive, Suite 100, 
    Brentwood, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    . Dr. Sonmezturk is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epilepsy. His top areas of expertise are Seizures, Epilepsy, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, and Memory Loss.

    Syed S. Hyder
    Advanced in Epilepsy
    Advanced in Epilepsy

    Ballad Health Medical Associates Neurology

    1406 Tusculum Boulevard, Suite 1200, 
    Greeneville, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    . Dr. Hyder is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epilepsy. His top areas of expertise are Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, Seizures, Parkinson's Disease, and Movement Disorders.

    Elite in Epilepsy
    Pediatric Neurology
    Elite in Epilepsy
    Pediatric Neurology

    Le Bonheur Children's Hospital

    848 Adams Ave, 
    Memphis, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    James Wheless is a Pediatric Neurologist in Memphis, Tennessee. Dr. Wheless is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epilepsy. His top areas of expertise are Seizures, Epilepsy, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, and Absence Seizure.

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    Elite in Epilepsy
    Neurosurgery
    Elite in Epilepsy
    Neurosurgery

    Vanderbilt Neurosurgery

    1500 21st Ave S Ste 1506, 
    Nashville, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Dario Englot is a Neurosurgery provider in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Englot is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epilepsy. His top areas of expertise are Seizures, Epilepsy, Absence Seizure, Deep Brain Stimulation, and Microvascular Decompression.

    Elite in Epilepsy
    Neurology
    Elite in Epilepsy
    Neurology

    Vanderbilt Neurology

    2220 Pierce Ave Ste B1053, 
    Nashville, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Bassel Abou is a Neurologist in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Abou is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epilepsy. His top areas of expertise are Seizures, Epilepsy, Photosensitive Epilepsy, and Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure.

    Distinguished in Epilepsy
    Distinguished in Epilepsy

    BHMA Neurology- Telehealth

    701 Med Tech Pkwy, Ste 300, 
    Johnson City, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

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

    Advanced in Epilepsy
    Advanced in Epilepsy

    SpecialtyCare

    214 Centerview Drive, Suite 100, 
    Brentwood, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    . Dr. Perumal is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epilepsy. His top areas of expertise are Seizures, Epilepsy, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, and Memory Loss.

    Advanced in Epilepsy
    Advanced in Epilepsy

    Vanderbilt Medical Group- Teleneurology

    1161 21st Ave South, A-0118 Medical Center North, 
    Nashville, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    . Dr. Taneja is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epilepsy. His top areas of expertise are Seizures, Memory Loss, Autosomal Dominant Nocturnal Frontal Lobe Epilepsy (ADNFLE), and Autosomal Dominant Partial Epilepsy with Auditory Features.

    Advanced in Epilepsy
    Advanced in Epilepsy

    BHMA Neurohospitalists- Johnson City

    410 N State Of Franklin Rd, Ste 135, 
    Johnson City, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    . Dr. Yapundich is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epilepsy. His top areas of expertise are Migraine, Memory Loss, Headache, and Epilepsy.

    Candi C. Overholt
    Experienced in Epilepsy
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Epilepsy
    Internal Medicine

    Preferred Internal Medicine

    150 E Broadway, 
    Newport, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    . Dr. Overholt is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epilepsy. Her top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Schnitzler Syndrome, Monoclonal Gammopathy of Undetermined Significance (MGUS), and Familial Hypertension.

    Arvo Kanna
    Experienced in Epilepsy
    Neurology
    Experienced in Epilepsy
    Neurology

    Ballad Health Medical Associates Neurology

    1406 Tusculum Boulevard, Suite 1200, 
    Greeneville, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Arvo Kanna, MD, became a neurologist because he was deeply fascinated by the complexities of the human brain. “My job is like piecing together a puzzle, where I use a patient’s medical history along with examination and tests to find an accurate diagnosis.” Dr. Kanna believes that a strong patient-physician relationship is one of the most important tools a doctor can have. “Creating a personal connection is essential,” he says. “It lets the patient know that you genuinely care.”. Dr. Kanna is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epilepsy. His top areas of expertise are Autosomal Dominant Partial Epilepsy with Auditory Features, Epilepsy Juvenile Absence, Absence Seizure, and Memory Loss.

    Earl K. Wilson
    Experienced in Epilepsy
    Experienced in Epilepsy

    Ballad Health Medical Associates Memory Care

    350 Blountville Highway, Suite 204, 
    Bristol, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    . Dr. Wilson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epilepsy. His top areas of expertise are Memory Loss, Seizures, Movement Disorders, and Parkinson's Disease.

    Timothy F. Himel
    Experienced in Epilepsy
    Sleep Medicine
    Experienced in Epilepsy
    Sleep Medicine

    BHMA Neurohospitalists- BRMC

    1 Medical Park Blvd, 
    Bristol, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    . Dr. Himel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epilepsy. His top areas of expertise are Seizures, Stroke, Memory Loss, and Moebius Syndrome.

    Paula R. Smith
    Experienced in Epilepsy
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Epilepsy
    Family Medicine

    Johnson City Internal Medicine

    301 Med Tech Pkwy, Ste 240, 
    Johnson City, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    . Dr. Smith is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epilepsy. Her top areas of expertise are Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia, Atypical Pneumonia, Low Sodium Level, Pacemaker Implantation, and Endoscopy.

    Kevin D. Sweet
    Experienced in Epilepsy
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Epilepsy
    Internal Medicine

    Johnson City Internal Medicine

    301 Med Tech Pkwy, Ste 240, 
    Johnson City, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    . Dr. Sweet is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epilepsy. His top areas of expertise are Sitosterolemia, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Osteomyelitis in Children, and Familial Hypertension.

    Amy L. Proffitt
    Experienced in Epilepsy
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Epilepsy
    Internal Medicine

    FirstChoice Internal Medicine

    301 Med Tech Pkwy, Ste 280, 
    Johnson City, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    . Dr. Proffitt is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epilepsy. Her top areas of expertise are Infant Hyperglycemia, Sitosterolemia, Vitamin B12 Deficiency Anemia, and Multiple Carboxylase Deficiency.

    Sergio A. Diaz
    Experienced in Epilepsy
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Epilepsy
    Internal Medicine

    Johnson City Internal Medicine

    301 Med Tech Pkwy, Ste 240, 
    Johnson City, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    . Dr. Diaz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epilepsy. His top areas of expertise are Cellulitis, Acute Cystitis, Sepsis, Ureteroscopy, and Gastrostomy.

    Richard L. Rolen
    Experienced in Epilepsy
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Epilepsy
    Internal Medicine

    Johnson City Internal Medicine

    301 Med Tech Pkwy, Ste 240, 
    Johnson City, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    . Dr. Rolen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epilepsy. His top areas of expertise are Acute Coronary Syndrome, Kyphosis, Vitamin D Deficiency, and Isolated Hypogonadotropic Hypogonadism.

    Ballad Health Medical Associates Neurology Outpatient

    3 Professional Park Drive, Suite 31, 
    Johnson City, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    "Benjamin Jewett, MD, grew up in Jonesborough, Tennessee, and attended college and medical school at East Tennessee State University. After completing his residency out of state, he was excited to return to the Appalachian Highlands. ""I knew that I wanted to return home to East Tennessee when I completed my medical training,"" he says. Dr. Jewett is following in the footsteps of his father, a family medicine physician in the Appalachian Highlands. ""My father is an example of a caring, intelligent and compassionate physician."" When he is not treating patients, Dr. Jewett enjoys hiking, listening to music and spending time with his family.". Dr. Jewett is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epilepsy. His top areas of expertise are Pseudotumor Cerebri Syndrome, Increased Intracranial Pressure, Epilepsy, and Parkinson's Disease.

    Devin C. Johnson
    Pediatric Neurology | Neurology
    Pediatric Neurology | Neurology

    Pediatric Neurology

    408 North State Of Franklin Road, Suite 31C, 
    Johnson City, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    As a native of Elizabethton, Tennessee, Devin Johnson, MD has returned to practice pediatric neurology in the Appalachian Highlands, his home for all but the years of residency training. Dr. Johnson has found inspiration in the writings of Oliver Sack and is drawn to caring for children and working their rambunctious energy into the neurological exam. He believes that listening to patients and their families is crucial, because patients' stories are the foundation for directing their neurological care. As an ETSU Health clinician, Dr. Johnson also serves as a faculty member at ETSU's Quillen College of Medicine. He is dedicated to partnering with families to provide empathetic, patient-centered care. Dr. Johnson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epilepsy. His top areas of expertise are Traumatic Brain Injury, Movement Disorders, Epilepsy, and Cerebral Palsy.

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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 in Tennessee, US?

    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 in Tennessee, US?

    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 in Tennessee, US?

    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 in Tennessee, US?

    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 in Tennessee, US?

    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 in Tennessee, US?

    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 in Tennessee, US?

    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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