The 20 Best Genetic Epilepsy with Febrile Seizures Plus (GEFS+) Doctors Near Me in vernon hills, IL

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 15 doctor with experience in Genetic Epilepsy with Febrile Seizures Plus (GEFS+) near vernon hills, IL. Of these, 15 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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    Endeavor Health Medical Group

    915 S. Waukegan Rd., Suite 200, 
    Lake Forest, IL 
     (4.9 miles away)
    847-522-8900
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
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    Gordon Wood is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Lake Forest, Illinois. Dr. Wood is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Genetic Epilepsy with Febrile Seizures Plus (GEFS+). His clinical expertise encompasses Delayed Growth, Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C), Scarlet Fever, and Croup. Dr. Wood is board certified in American Board Of Pediatrics. Dr. Wood is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Dr. Diana Maniev
    Pediatrics
    Experienced in Genetic Epilepsy with Febrile Seizures Plus (GEFS+)

    Dr. Diana Maniev
    Pediatrics
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    Endeavor Health Medical Group

    731 S. IL Route 21, Suite 130, 
    Gurnee, IL 
     (7.7 miles away)
    847-367-5400
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hebrew, Russian
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    Diana Maniev is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Gurnee, Illinois. Dr. Maniev 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 Sunken Fontanelles, Vascular Birthmark, Stork Bite, and Delayed Growth. Dr. Maniev is board certified in American Board Of Pediatrics. Dr. Maniev is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Genetic Epilepsy with Febrile Seizures Plus (GEFS+)
    Experienced in Genetic Epilepsy with Febrile Seizures Plus (GEFS+)
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    Endeavor Health Medical Group

    731 S. IL Route 21, Suite 130, 
    Gurnee, IL 
     (7.7 miles away)
    847-367-5400
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Felissa Kreindler is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Gurnee, Illinois. Dr. Kreindler 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 Stork Bite, Vascular Birthmark, Delayed Growth, and Microcephaly. Dr. Kreindler is board certified in American Board Of Pediatrics. Dr. Kreindler is currently accepting new patients.

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    Experienced in Genetic Epilepsy with Febrile Seizures Plus (GEFS+)
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    Sanders Court Pediatrics, Ltd.

    1051 W. Rand Rd., Suite 103, 
    Arlington Heights, IL 
     (8.2 miles away)
    847-259-5900
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Robin Sheth is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Arlington Heights, Illinois. Dr. Sheth is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Genetic Epilepsy with Febrile Seizures Plus (GEFS+). His clinical expertise encompasses Stork Bite, Vascular Birthmark, Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) Infection, and Delayed Growth. Dr. Sheth is board certified in American Board Of Pediatrics. Dr. Sheth is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Genetic Epilepsy with Febrile Seizures Plus (GEFS+)
    Experienced in Genetic Epilepsy with Febrile Seizures Plus (GEFS+)
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    Endeavor Health Medical Group

    49 S. Waukegan Rd., Suite 100, 
    Deerfield, IL 
     (9.0 miles away)
    847-945-4575
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
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    Jennifer Schott is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Deerfield, Illinois. Dr. Schott 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 Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Croup, Familial Short Stature (FSS), and Idiopathic Short Stature (ISS). Dr. Schott is board certified in American Board Of Pediatrics. Dr. Schott is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Genetic Epilepsy with Febrile Seizures Plus (GEFS+)
    Experienced in Genetic Epilepsy with Febrile Seizures Plus (GEFS+)
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    Highland Park Hospital

    777 Park Ave W, 
    Highland Park, IL 
     (8.8 miles away)
    847-926-5840
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Arabic
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    Rana Al-Ghamdi is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Highland Park, Illinois. Dr. Al-Ghamdi 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 Viral Gastroenteritis, Croup, Asthma in Children, and Genetic Epilepsy with Febrile Seizures Plus (GEFS+).

    Experienced in Genetic Epilepsy with Febrile Seizures Plus (GEFS+)
    Experienced in Genetic Epilepsy with Febrile Seizures Plus (GEFS+)
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    Arlington Medical Associates PC

    1430 N Arlington Heights Rd Ste 105, 
    Arlington Heights, IL 
     (8.8 miles away)
    847-253-3600
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Nan Walicki is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Arlington Heights, Illinois. Dr. Walicki is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Genetic Epilepsy with Febrile Seizures Plus (GEFS+). Her clinical expertise encompasses Croup, Delayed Growth, Jaundice, and Idiopathic Short Stature (ISS). Dr. Walicki is currently accepting new patients.

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

    49 S Waukegan Rd Ste 100, 
    Deerfield, IL 
     (9.0 miles away)
    847-945-4575
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Charles Obrien is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Deerfield, Illinois. Dr. Obrien 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 Pertussis, Short Stature (Growth Disorders), Idiopathic Short Stature (ISS), and Familial Short Stature (FSS). Dr. Obrien is currently accepting new patients.

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

    1430 N Arlington Heights Rd Ste 210, 
    Arlington Heights, IL 
     (9.5 miles away)
    847-253-3600
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Andrew Peters is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Arlington Heights, Illinois. Dr. Peters 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 Developmental Dysphasia Familial, Delayed Growth, Familial Short Stature (FSS), and Idiopathic Short Stature (ISS). Dr. Peters is currently accepting new patients.

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

    1430 N Arlington Heights Rd Ste 210, 
    Arlington Heights, IL 
     (9.5 miles away)
    847-253-3600
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Timothy Geleske is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Arlington Heights, Illinois. Dr. Geleske 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 Developmental Dysphasia Familial, Delayed Growth, Idiopathic Short Stature (ISS), and Familial Short Stature (FSS). Dr. Geleske is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Genetic Epilepsy with Febrile Seizures Plus (GEFS+)
    Experienced in Genetic Epilepsy with Febrile Seizures Plus (GEFS+)
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    Endeavor Health Medical Group

    1000 E. Rollins Rd., 
    Round Lake Beach, IL 
     (10.9 miles away)
    847-367-5400
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Uchenna Osayimwen is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Round Lake Beach, Illinois. Dr. Osayimwen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Genetic Epilepsy with Febrile Seizures Plus (GEFS+). Her clinical expertise encompasses Delayed Growth, Sunken Fontanelles, Poland Syndrome, and Popliteal Pterygium Syndrome. Dr. Osayimwen is board certified in American Board Of Pediatrics. Dr. Osayimwen is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Genetic Epilepsy with Febrile Seizures Plus (GEFS+)
    Experienced in Genetic Epilepsy with Febrile Seizures Plus (GEFS+)
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    Endeavor Health Medical Group

    1435 Waukegan Rd., 
    Glenview, IL 
     (14.0 miles away)
    847-832-6500
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Jason Canel is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Glenview, Illinois. Dr. Canel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Genetic Epilepsy with Febrile Seizures Plus (GEFS+). His clinical expertise encompasses Delayed Growth, Idiopathic Short Stature (ISS), Familial Short Stature (FSS), and Short Stature (Growth Disorders). Dr. Canel is board certified in American Board Of Pediatrics. Dr. Canel is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Genetic Epilepsy with Febrile Seizures Plus (GEFS+)
    Experienced in Genetic Epilepsy with Febrile Seizures Plus (GEFS+)
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    Endeavor Health Northwest Community Hospital

    800 W Central Rd, 
    Arlington Heights, IL 
     (12.0 miles away)
    847-618-6323
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Tabitha Rubash is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Arlington Heights, Illinois. Dr. Rubash is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Genetic Epilepsy with Febrile Seizures Plus (GEFS+). Her clinical expertise encompasses Infantile Pyloric Stenosis, Asthma in Children, Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) Infection, and Cerebral Hypoxia.

    Experienced in Genetic Epilepsy with Febrile Seizures Plus (GEFS+)
    Experienced in Genetic Epilepsy with Febrile Seizures Plus (GEFS+)
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    Northshore Omega

    2150 Pfingsten Rd Ste 3000, 
    Glenview, IL 
     (12.1 miles away)
    847-570-2577
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kent Kelley is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Glenview, Illinois. Dr. Kelley is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Genetic Epilepsy with Febrile Seizures Plus (GEFS+). His clinical expertise encompasses Genetic Epilepsy with Febrile Seizures Plus (GEFS+).

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

    Dr. Susie Ohr
    Pediatrics
    Experienced in Genetic Epilepsy with Febrile Seizures Plus (GEFS+)

    Dr. Susie Ohr
    Pediatrics
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    Endeavor Health Clinical Operations-Glenview Psc

    1435 Waukegan Rd, 
    Glenview, IL 
     (14.0 miles away)
    847-724-5353
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Susie Ohr is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Glenview, Illinois. Dr. Ohr 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 Delayed Growth, Familial Short Stature (FSS), Idiopathic Short Stature (ISS), and Short Stature (Growth Disorders). Dr. Ohr 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 vernon hills, IL?

    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 vernon hills, IL?

    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 do I find the best Genetic Epilepsy with Febrile Seizures Plus (GEFS+) doctor near vernon hills, IL?

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    How does MediFind rank Genetic Epilepsy with Febrile Seizures Plus (GEFS+) doctors near vernon hills, IL?

    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 vernon hills, IL?

    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 vernon hills, IL?

    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 vernon hills, IL?

    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 vernon hills, IL?

    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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