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

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 11 doctor with experience in Genetic Epilepsy with Febrile Seizures Plus (GEFS+) near columbus, GA. Of these, 9 are Experienced and 2 are Advanced.

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    Advanced in Genetic Epilepsy with Febrile Seizures Plus (GEFS+)
    Pediatric Neurology
    Advanced in Genetic Epilepsy with Febrile Seizures Plus (GEFS+)
    Pediatric Neurology
    Referral may be required

    Piedmont Pediatric Neurology Of Columbus

    705 17th Street Suite 106, 
    Columbus, GA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Creole, French
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Pierre Fequiere is a Pediatric Neurologist practicing medicine in Columbus, Georgia. Dr. Fequiere is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Genetic Epilepsy with Febrile Seizures Plus (GEFS+). He is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Spasmus Nutans, Genetic Epilepsy with Febrile Seizures Plus (GEFS+), Epilepsy Juvenile Absence, and Absence Seizure. Dr. Fequiere is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology. Dr. Fequiere is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Genetic Epilepsy with Febrile Seizures Plus (GEFS+)
    Advanced in Genetic Epilepsy with Febrile Seizures Plus (GEFS+)
    Referral may be required
    710 Center St, 
    Columbus, GA 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    David Flowers is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Columbus, Georgia. Dr. Flowers is rated as an Advanced 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 Streptococcal Group A Infection, Asthma in Children, Genetic Epilepsy with Febrile Seizures Plus (GEFS+), Cerebral Hypoxia, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Flowers is board certified in American Board Of Pediatrics. Dr. Flowers 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

    Piedmont Physicians Pediatrics At Midtown Columbus

    2000 10th Avenue Suite 400, 
    Columbus, GA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi, Urdu
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Praveen Singh is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Columbus, Georgia. Dr. Singh 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 Autism Spectrum Disorder, Undescended Testicle, Scarlet Fever, and Delayed Growth. Dr. Singh is board certified in American Board Of Pediatrics. Dr. Singh is currently accepting new patients.

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    Experienced in Genetic Epilepsy with Febrile Seizures Plus (GEFS+)
    Experienced in Genetic Epilepsy with Febrile Seizures Plus (GEFS+)
    Referral may be required
    710 Center St, 
    Columbus, GA 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Andrew Stack is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Columbus, Georgia. Dr. Stack is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Genetic Epilepsy with Febrile Seizures Plus (GEFS+). His clinical expertise encompasses Cerebral Hypoxia, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Genetic Epilepsy with Febrile Seizures Plus (GEFS+), and Increased Head Circumference. Dr. Stack is board certified in American Board Of Pediatrics - Pediatric Critical Care Medicine and American Board Of Pediatrics. Dr. Stack 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

    Pediatrics At Brookstone Centre

    2001 Brookstone Centre Parkway, 
    Columbus, GA 
     (4.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Veronica Manka is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Columbus, Georgia. Dr. Manka 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, and Genetic Epilepsy with Febrile Seizures Plus (GEFS+). Dr. Manka is board certified in American Board Of Pediatrics. Dr. Manka is currently accepting new patients.

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

    St. Francis-Emory Healthcare

    2122 Manchester Expy, 
    Columbus, GA 
     (3.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Anand Gupta is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Columbus, Georgia. Dr. Gupta 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 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Lung Metastases, Sepsis, Prostatectomy, and Colonoscopy.

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

    Rivertown Pediatrics, PC

    2416 Capstone Court, 
    Columbus, GA 
     (6.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Sign Language, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Susan Mcwhirter is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Columbus, Georgia. Dr. Mcwhirter 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, Herpangina, Scarlet Fever, and Croup. Dr. Mcwhirter is board certified in American Board Of Pediatrics. Dr. Mcwhirter 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

    Rivertown Pediatrics, PC

    2416 Capstone Court, 
    Columbus, GA 
     (6.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Erik Heiss is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Columbus, Georgia. Dr. Heiss 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 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Obesity in Children, Herpangina, Croup, and Vascular Birthmark. Dr. Heiss is board certified in American Board Of Pediatrics. Dr. Heiss 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

    Rivertown Pediatrics, PC

    2416 Capstone Court, 
    Columbus, GA 
     (6.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Jennifer Evangelista is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Columbus, Georgia. Dr. Evangelista 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, Herpangina, Autism Spectrum Disorder, and Genetic Epilepsy with Febrile Seizures Plus (GEFS+). Dr. Evangelista is board certified in American Board Of Pediatrics. Dr. Evangelista 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

    Rivertown Pediatrics, PC

    2416 Capstone Court, 
    Columbus, GA 
     (6.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Sign Language, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Mark Oliver is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Columbus, Georgia. Dr. Oliver 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, Herpangina, Scarlet Fever, and Pediatric Myocarditis. Dr. Oliver 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

    Advanced Dermatology Center PC

    3031 Williams Rd, 
    Columbus, GA 
     (7.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Twi
    Accepting New Patients

    Stella Debrah-Siriboe is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Columbus, Georgia. Dr. Debrah-Siriboe 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 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Obesity in Children, Developmental Dysphasia Familial, Autism Spectrum Disorder, and Diarrhea. Dr. Debrah-Siriboe 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 columbus, GA?

    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 columbus, GA?

    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 columbus, GA?

    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 columbus, GA?

    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 columbus, GA?

    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 columbus, GA?

    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 columbus, GA?

    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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