The 20 Best Genetic Epilepsy with Febrile Seizures Plus (GEFS+) Doctors Near Me in clermont, FL

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 10 doctor with experience in Genetic Epilepsy with Febrile Seizures Plus (GEFS+) near clermont, FL. Of these, 10 are Experienced.

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    Experienced in Genetic Epilepsy with Febrile Seizures Plus (GEFS+)
    Experienced in Genetic Epilepsy with Febrile Seizures Plus (GEFS+)
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    Nemours Children's Health, Clermont

    1371 Citrus Tower Blvd., 
    Clermont, FL 
     (2.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, French, Kinyarwanda, Swahili
    Accepting New Patients

    Jean-pierre Muhumuza is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Clermont, Florida. Dr. Muhumuza is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Genetic Epilepsy with Febrile Seizures Plus (GEFS+). He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Obesity in Children, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Viral Gastroenteritis, and Delayed Growth. Dr. Muhumuza is board certified in American Board Of Pediatrics. Dr. Muhumuza is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Genetic Epilepsy with Febrile Seizures Plus (GEFS+)
    Pediatrics | General Practice
    Experienced in Genetic Epilepsy with Febrile Seizures Plus (GEFS+)
    Pediatrics | General Practice
    Referral may be required

    Nemours Children's Health, Clermont

    1371 Citrus Tower Blvd., 
    Clermont, FL 
     (2.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Elizabeth Athans is a primary care provider, a Pediatrics specialist and a General Practice provider in Clermont, Florida. Dr. Athans is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Genetic Epilepsy with Febrile Seizures Plus (GEFS+). She is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Common Cold, Food Allergy, Obesity in Children, and Developmental Expressive Language Disorder. Dr. Athans is board certified in American Board Of Pediatrics. Dr. Athans is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Genetic Epilepsy with Febrile Seizures Plus (GEFS+)
    Experienced in Genetic Epilepsy with Febrile Seizures Plus (GEFS+)
    Referral may be required

    A Plus Pediatrics

    706 E Grand Hwy, 
    Clermont, FL 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Melanie Snyder is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Clermont, Florida. Dr. Snyder is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Genetic Epilepsy with Febrile Seizures Plus (GEFS+). She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Obesity in Children, Croup, Viral Gastroenteritis, and Scarlet Fever. Dr. Snyder is currently accepting new patients.

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    Experienced in Genetic Epilepsy with Febrile Seizures Plus (GEFS+)
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Genetic Epilepsy with Febrile Seizures Plus (GEFS+)
    Family Medicine

    Office

    1909 E Highway 50, 
    Clermont, FL 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Angela Oakley is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Clermont, Florida. Dr. Oakley is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Genetic Epilepsy with Febrile Seizures Plus (GEFS+). She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Morning Sickness, Cellulitis, Lymphangitis, and Flu.

    Experienced in Genetic Epilepsy with Febrile Seizures Plus (GEFS+)
    Pediatrics | General Practice
    Experienced in Genetic Epilepsy with Febrile Seizures Plus (GEFS+)
    Pediatrics | General Practice
    Referral may be required

    Nemours Children's Health, Horizon West

    7315 Winter Garden Vineland Road, Suite 101, 
    Windermere, FL 
     (13.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Chad Mcrae is a primary care provider, a Pediatrics specialist and a General Practice provider in Windermere, Florida. Dr. Mcrae is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Genetic Epilepsy with Febrile Seizures Plus (GEFS+). He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Common Cold, Food Allergy, Obesity in Children, and Developmental Dysphasia Familial. Dr. Mcrae is board certified in American Board Of Pediatrics. Dr. Mcrae is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Genetic Epilepsy with Febrile Seizures Plus (GEFS+)
    Experienced in Genetic Epilepsy with Febrile Seizures Plus (GEFS+)
    Referral may be required

    Nemours Children's Health, Horizon West

    7315 Winter Garden Vineland Road, Suite 101, 
    Windermere, FL 
     (13.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Rhonda Elton is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Windermere, Florida. Dr. Elton is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Genetic Epilepsy with Febrile Seizures Plus (GEFS+). She is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Delayed Growth, Croup, Obesity in Children, and Autism Spectrum Disorder. Dr. Elton is board certified in American Board Of Pediatrics. Dr. Elton is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Genetic Epilepsy with Febrile Seizures Plus (GEFS+)
    Experienced in Genetic Epilepsy with Febrile Seizures Plus (GEFS+)
    Referral may be required

    Ocoee Pediatrics

    1551 Boren Dr, Ste A, 
    Ocoee, FL 
     (14.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi, Spanish, Urdu
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Shaista Usmani is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Ocoee, Florida. Dr. Usmani is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Genetic Epilepsy with Febrile Seizures Plus (GEFS+). Her clinical expertise encompasses Obesity in Children, Delayed Growth, Childhood Iron Deficiency Anemia, and Autism Spectrum Disorder. Dr. Usmani is board certified in Pediatrics. Dr. Usmani is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Genetic Epilepsy with Febrile Seizures Plus (GEFS+)
    Experienced in Genetic Epilepsy with Febrile Seizures Plus (GEFS+)
    Referral may be required

    Horizon West Pediatrics Center

    5730 Hamlin Groves Trl, Ste 164, 
    Winter Garden, FL 
     (10.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Humberto Liriano-Fanduiz is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Winter Garden, Florida. Dr. Liriano-Fanduiz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Genetic Epilepsy with Febrile Seizures Plus (GEFS+). His clinical expertise encompasses Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) Infection, Genetic Epilepsy with Febrile Seizures Plus (GEFS+), Croup, and Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C). Dr. Liriano-Fanduiz is board certified in American Board Of Pediatrics. Dr. Liriano-Fanduiz is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Genetic Epilepsy with Febrile Seizures Plus (GEFS+)
    Experienced in Genetic Epilepsy with Febrile Seizures Plus (GEFS+)
    Referral may be required

    Ocoee Pediatrics

    1551 Boren Dr, Ste A, 
    Ocoee, FL 
     (14.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Bindu Kakkanatt is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Ocoee, Florida. Dr. Kakkanatt is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Genetic Epilepsy with Febrile Seizures Plus (GEFS+). She is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Obesity in Children, Scarlet Fever, Delayed Growth, and Autism Spectrum Disorder. Dr. Kakkanatt is board certified in American Board Of Pediatrics. Dr. Kakkanatt is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Genetic Epilepsy with Febrile Seizures Plus (GEFS+)
    Experienced in Genetic Epilepsy with Febrile Seizures Plus (GEFS+)
    Referral may be required

    West Orlando Pediatrics, Inc.

    10125 W Colonial Dr, Ste 102, 
    Ocoee, FL 
     (14.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Kevin O'brien is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Ocoee, Florida. Dr. O'brien is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Genetic Epilepsy with Febrile Seizures Plus (GEFS+). He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Viral Gastroenteritis, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Delayed Growth, and Herpangina. Dr. O'brien is board certified in American Board Of Pediatrics. Dr. O'brien is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 09/26/2026

    What is the definition of Genetic Epilepsy with Febrile Seizures Plus (GEFS+)?

    Genetic epilepsy with febrile seizures plus (GEFS+) is a spectrum of seizure disorders of varying severity. GEFS+ is usually diagnosed in families whose members have a combination of febrile seizures, which are triggered by a high fever, and recurrent seizures (epilepsy) of other types, including seizures that are not related to fevers (afebrile seizures). The additional seizure types usually involve both sides of the brain (generalized seizures); however, seizures that involve only one side of the brain (partial seizures) occur in some affected individuals. The most common types of seizure in people with GEFS+ include myoclonic seizures, which cause involuntary muscle twitches; atonic seizures, which involve sudden episodes of weak muscle tone; and absence seizures, which cause loss of consciousness for short periods that appear as staring spells.

    When should I see a Genetic Epilepsy with Febrile Seizures Plus (GEFS+) doctor near clermont, FL?

    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 a Genetic Epilepsy with Febrile Seizures Plus (GEFS+) doctor near clermont, FL?

    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 Genetic Epilepsy with Febrile Seizures Plus (GEFS+) doctors near clermont, FL?

    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 Genetic Epilepsy with Febrile Seizures Plus (GEFS+) doctors near clermont, FL?

    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 a Genetic Epilepsy with Febrile Seizures Plus (GEFS+) doctor near clermont, FL?

    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 Genetic Epilepsy with Febrile Seizures Plus (GEFS+) doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Genetic Epilepsy with Febrile Seizures Plus (GEFS+) 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 a Genetic Epilepsy with Febrile Seizures Plus (GEFS+) doctor near clermont, FL?

    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 Genetic Epilepsy with Febrile Seizures Plus (GEFS+) 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 Genetic Epilepsy with Febrile Seizures Plus (GEFS+) 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 Genetic Epilepsy with Febrile Seizures Plus (GEFS+) doctors near clermont, FL?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Genetic Epilepsy with Febrile Seizures Plus (GEFS+) 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 a Genetic Epilepsy with Febrile Seizures Plus (GEFS+) doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Genetic Epilepsy with Febrile Seizures Plus (GEFS+) 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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