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

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 13 doctor with experience in Genetic Epilepsy with Febrile Seizures Plus (GEFS+) near abbeville, LA. Of these, 8 are Experienced and 5 are Advanced.

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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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    Abbeville General Hospital Clinic

    2419 Alonzo St, 
    Abbeville, LA 
     (1.6 miles away)
    337-898-3120
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Rita Al-Boustani is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Abbeville, Louisiana. Dr. Al-Boustani 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 Infantile Pyloric Stenosis, Genetic Epilepsy with Febrile Seizures Plus (GEFS+), Asthma in Children, and Cerebral Hypoxia. Dr. Al-Boustani is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Dr. Tomas Golan
    Pediatrics
    Advanced in Genetic Epilepsy with Febrile Seizures Plus (GEFS+)

    Dr. Tomas Golan
    Pediatrics
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    Our Lady Of Lourdes Women's And Children's Hospital

    4600 Ambassador Caffery Pkwy, 
    Lafayette, LA 
     (13.4 miles away)
    337-521-9100
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Tomas Golan is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Golan 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 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) Infection, Croup, Genetic Epilepsy with Febrile Seizures Plus (GEFS+), and Diarrhea. Dr. Golan is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Genetic Epilepsy with Febrile Seizures Plus (GEFS+)
    Advanced in Genetic Epilepsy with Febrile Seizures Plus (GEFS+)
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    Our Lady Of Lourdes Women's And Children's Hospital

    4600 Ambassador Caffery Pkwy, 
    Lafayette, LA 
     (13.4 miles away)
    337-521-9127
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Juan Fukuda is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Fukuda 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 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) Infection, Cannabinoid Hyperemesis Syndrome (CHS), Cerebral Hypoxia, and Viral Gastroenteritis. Dr. Fukuda is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Dr. Blaine E. Lavergne
    Family Medicine
    Advanced in Genetic Epilepsy with Febrile Seizures Plus (GEFS+)

    Dr. Blaine E. Lavergne
    Family Medicine

    Our Lady Of Lourdes Women's And Children's Hospital

    4600 Ambassador Caffery Pkwy, 
    Lafayette, LA 
     (13.4 miles away)
    337-521-9100
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Blaine Lavergne is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Lavergne 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 45 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Dehydration, Diffuse Panbronchiolitis, Parainfluenza Virus Type 3, and Parainfluenza. Dr. Lavergne is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Genetic Epilepsy with Febrile Seizures Plus (GEFS+)
    Advanced in Genetic Epilepsy with Febrile Seizures Plus (GEFS+)
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    Our Lady Of Lourdes Women's And Children's Hospital

    4600 Ambassador Caffery Pkwy, 
    Lafayette, LA 
     (13.4 miles away)
    337-521-9100
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Ebenezer Bediako is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Bediako 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 Infantile Pyloric Stenosis, Cerebral Hypoxia, Genetic Epilepsy with Febrile Seizures Plus (GEFS+), and Asthma in Children. Dr. Bediako 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

    Our Lady Of Lourdes Regional Medical Center Inc

    4801 Ambassador Caffery Pkwy, 
    Lafayette, LA 
     (13.5 miles away)
    337-470-2911
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Glenn Borne is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Borne 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 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) Infection, Croup, Cerebral Hypoxia, Viral Gastroenteritis, and Endoscopy.

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

    Children's Multi-Specialty Group LLC

    4704 Ambassador Caffery Pkwy, 
    Lafayette, LA 
     (13.3 miles away)
    337-470-3860
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Kristen Sandoz is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Sandoz 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, Croup, Diarrhea, and Herpangina. Dr. Sandoz 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

    Our Lady Of Lourdes Women's And Children's Hospital

    4600 Ambassador Caffery Pkwy, 
    Lafayette, LA 
     (13.4 miles away)
    337-470-5731
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Rebecca Doise is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Doise is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Genetic Epilepsy with Febrile Seizures Plus (GEFS+). Her clinical expertise encompasses Genetic Epilepsy with Febrile Seizures Plus (GEFS+), Asthma in Children, Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) Infection, and Viral Gastroenteritis. Dr. Doise 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

    Our Lady Of Lourdes Women's And Children's Hospital

    4600 Ambassador Caffery Pkwy, 
    Lafayette, LA 
     (13.4 miles away)
    337-989-5061
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients

    Virginia Coreil is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Coreil 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 Croup, Viral Gastroenteritis, Trisomy 13, and Delayed Growth. Dr. Coreil 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

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    4650 Ambassador Caffery Pkwy Ste 206, 
    Lafayette, LA 
     (14.0 miles away)
    337-988-2345
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    George Bares is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Bares 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 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Herpangina, Croup, Scarlet Fever, and Roseola. Dr. Bares 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

    Lafayette Childrens Clinic LLC

    5000 Ambassador Caffery Pkwy Bldg 12, 
    Lafayette, LA 
     (14.0 miles away)
    337-984-2444
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Brian Bailey is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Bailey 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 Croup, Genetic Epilepsy with Febrile Seizures Plus (GEFS+), Delayed Growth, and Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD). Dr. Bailey 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

    La Petite Pediatric Clinic

    200 Beaullieu Dr Ste 7, 
    Lafayette, LA 
     (14.0 miles away)
    337-366-8616
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Geneva Lejeune is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Lejeune 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 Herpangina, Obesity in Children, Croup, and Delayed Growth. Dr. Lejeune 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

    Bryan G. Sibley MD Apmc

    1211 Coolidge Blvd Ste 300, 
    Lafayette, LA 
     (14.4 miles away)
    337-289-0042
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Bryan Sibley is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Sibley 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 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Asthma in Children, Viral Gastroenteritis, Croup, and Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD). Dr. Sibley 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 abbeville, LA?

    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 abbeville, LA?

    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 abbeville, LA?

    You can find a Genetic Epilepsy with Febrile Seizures Plus (GEFS+) doctor in any of the 10 largest U.S. cities by clicking below:

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    How does MediFind rank Genetic Epilepsy with Febrile Seizures Plus (GEFS+) doctors near abbeville, LA?

    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 abbeville, LA?

    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 abbeville, LA?

    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 abbeville, LA?

    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 abbeville, LA?

    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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