The 20 Best Genetic Epilepsy with Febrile Seizures Plus (GEFS+) Doctors Near Me in grand rapids, MI

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 30 doctor with experience in Genetic Epilepsy with Febrile Seizures Plus (GEFS+) near grand rapids, MI. Of these, 28 are Experienced and 2 are Advanced.

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

    Dr. Robin J. Cook
    Pediatric Neurology
    Advanced in Genetic Epilepsy with Febrile Seizures Plus (GEFS+)

    Dr. Robin J. Cook
    Pediatric Neurology
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    Corewell Health Pediatric Neurology - 35 Michigan St NE

    35 Michigan Street Northeast, Suite 3003, 
    Grand Rapids, MI 
     (0.9 miles away)
    616-267-2500
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Robin Cook is a Pediatric Neurologist practicing medicine in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Dr. Cook is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Genetic Epilepsy with Febrile Seizures Plus (GEFS+). She is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Absence Seizure, Partial Seizure, Epilepsy Juvenile Absence, and Tuberous Sclerosis Complex. Dr. Cook is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology, American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology, Neurology With Special Qualification In Child Neurology - 2019, and American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology, Epilepsy - 2020 . Dr. Cook 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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    Corewell Health Pediatric Hospitalists - Grand Rapids

    100 Michigan Street Northeast, Room 280, 
    Grand Rapids, MI 
     (0.4 miles away)
    616-267-0118
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Sheila Waslawski is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Dr. Waslawski is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Genetic Epilepsy with Febrile Seizures Plus (GEFS+). Her clinical expertise encompasses Malnutrition, Genetic Epilepsy with Febrile Seizures Plus (GEFS+), Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) Infection, and Microcephaly. Dr. Waslawski is board certified in American Board Of Pediatrics. Dr. Waslawski is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Dr. Eric J. Kort
    Pediatrics
    Experienced in Genetic Epilepsy with Febrile Seizures Plus (GEFS+)

    Dr. Eric J. Kort
    Pediatrics
    Referral may be required

    Corewell Health Pediatric Hospitalists - Grand Rapids

    100 Michigan Street Northeast, Room 280, 
    Grand Rapids, MI 
     (0.4 miles away)
    616-267-0118
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Eric Kort is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Dr. Kort is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Genetic Epilepsy with Febrile Seizures Plus (GEFS+). His clinical expertise encompasses Malnutrition, Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) Infection, Cerebral Hypoxia, PIK3CA-Related Overgrowth Spectrum, and Myringotomy. Dr. Kort is board certified in American Board Of Pediatrics. Dr. Kort 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+)
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    Corewell Health Pediatric Hospitalists - Grand Rapids

    100 Michigan Street Northeast, Room 280, 
    Grand Rapids, MI 
     (0.4 miles away)
    616-267-0118
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Nicholas Beam is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Dr. Beam is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Genetic Epilepsy with Febrile Seizures Plus (GEFS+). His clinical expertise encompasses Malnutrition, Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) Infection, Genetic Epilepsy with Febrile Seizures Plus (GEFS+), and Streptococcal Group A Infection. Dr. Beam is board certified in American Board Of Pediatrics. Dr. Beam 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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    Corewell Health Pediatric Hospitalists - Grand Rapids

    100 Michigan Street Northeast, Room 280, 
    Grand Rapids, MI 
     (0.4 miles away)
    616-267-0118
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Brett Leingang is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Dr. Leingang is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Genetic Epilepsy with Febrile Seizures Plus (GEFS+). His clinical expertise encompasses Malnutrition, Cerebral Hypoxia, Genetic Epilepsy with Febrile Seizures Plus (GEFS+), and Streptococcal Group A Infection. Dr. Leingang is board certified in American Board Of Pediatrics. Dr. Leingang 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

    Corewell Health Pediatric Hospitalists - Grand Rapids

    100 Michigan Street Northeast, Room 280, 
    Grand Rapids, MI 
     (0.4 miles away)
    616-267-0118
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Christopher Arnos is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Dr. Arnos 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, Cerebral Hypoxia, Genetic Epilepsy with Febrile Seizures Plus (GEFS+), and Delayed Growth. Dr. Arnos is board certified in American Board Of Pediatrics. Dr. Arnos 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

    Corewell Health Pediatric Hospitalists - Grand Rapids

    100 Michigan Street Northeast, Room 280, 
    Grand Rapids, MI 
     (0.4 miles away)
    616-267-0118
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Cory Schmidt is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Dr. Schmidt 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, Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) Infection, Genetic Epilepsy with Febrile Seizures Plus (GEFS+), and PIK3CA-Related Overgrowth Spectrum. Dr. Schmidt is board certified in American Board Of Pediatrics. Dr. Schmidt is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Dr. Christopher E. Cahill
    Pediatrics | Emergency Medicine
    Experienced in Genetic Epilepsy with Febrile Seizures Plus (GEFS+)

    Dr. Christopher E. Cahill
    Pediatrics | Emergency Medicine
    Referral may be required

    Corewell Health Butterworth Hospital (Emergency Department)

    100 Michigan Street Northeast, Suite MC049, 
    Grand Rapids, MI 
     (0.4 miles away)
    616-391-1774
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Christopher Cahill is a Pediatrics specialist and an Emergency Medicine provider practicing medicine in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Dr. Cahill is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Genetic Epilepsy with Febrile Seizures Plus (GEFS+). His clinical expertise encompasses Inappropriate Sinus Tachycardia (IST), Urinary Tract Infection in Children, Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C), and Croup. Dr. Cahill is board certified in American Osteopathic Board Of Emergency Medicine. Dr. Cahill 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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    Corewell Health Pediatric Hospitalists - Grand Rapids

    100 Michigan Street Northeast, Room 280, 
    Grand Rapids, MI 
     (0.4 miles away)
    616-267-0118
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    James Beynen is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Dr. Beynen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Genetic Epilepsy with Febrile Seizures Plus (GEFS+). His clinical expertise encompasses Malnutrition, Cerebral Hypoxia, Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) Infection, and Delayed Growth. Dr. Beynen is board certified in American Board Of Pediatrics. Dr. Beynen 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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    Corewell Health Pediatric Critical Care (PICU)

    100 Michigan Street Northeast, 
    Grand Rapids, MI 
     (0.4 miles away)
    616-267-1526
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Kim Winterhalter is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Dr. Winterhalter 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 Increased Head Circumference, Microcephaly, and Genetic Epilepsy with Febrile Seizures Plus (GEFS+). Dr. Winterhalter is board certified in American Board Of Pediatrics. Dr. Winterhalter 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

    Corewell Health Pediatric Hospitalists - Grand Rapids

    100 Michigan Street Northeast, Room 280, 
    Grand Rapids, MI 
     (0.4 miles away)
    616-267-0118
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Allison Long is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Dr. Long is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Genetic Epilepsy with Febrile Seizures Plus (GEFS+). Her clinical expertise encompasses Malnutrition, Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) Infection, Protein Deficiency, and Cerebral Hypoxia. Dr. Long is board certified in American Board Of Pediatrics. Dr. Long 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

    Corewell Health Pediatric Hospitalists - Grand Rapids

    100 Michigan Street Northeast, Room 280, 
    Grand Rapids, MI 
     (0.4 miles away)
    616-267-0118
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients

    Michael Metz is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Dr. Metz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Genetic Epilepsy with Febrile Seizures Plus (GEFS+). His clinical expertise encompasses Malnutrition, Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) Infection, Cerebral Hypoxia, and Delayed Growth. Dr. Metz is board certified in American Board Of Pediatrics. Dr. Metz 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

    Corewell Health Pediatric Hospitalists - Grand Rapids

    100 Michigan Street Northeast, Room 280, 
    Grand Rapids, MI 
     (0.4 miles away)
    616-267-0118
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    See accepted insurances
    Accepting New Patients

    David Synhorst is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Dr. Synhorst is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Genetic Epilepsy with Febrile Seizures Plus (GEFS+). His clinical expertise encompasses Malnutrition, Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) Infection, Cerebral Hypoxia, and Streptococcal Group A Infection. Dr. Synhorst is board certified in American Board Of Pediatrics. Dr. Synhorst 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

    Corewell Health Pediatric Hospitalists - Grand Rapids

    100 Michigan Street Northeast, Room 280, 
    Grand Rapids, MI 
     (0.4 miles away)
    616-267-0118
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Russian, Slovak
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    Martina Inclan is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Dr. Inclan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Genetic Epilepsy with Febrile Seizures Plus (GEFS+). Her clinical expertise encompasses Malnutrition, Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) Infection, Cerebral Hypoxia, and Protein Deficiency. Dr. Inclan is board certified in American Board Of Pediatrics. Dr. Inclan is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Dr. Harlori K. Bains
    Pediatric Neurology
    Advanced in Genetic Epilepsy with Febrile Seizures Plus (GEFS+)

    Dr. Harlori K. Bains
    Pediatric Neurology
    Referral may be required

    Helen Devos Children's Hospital Neurology-Grand Rapids

    35 Michigan St NE Ste 3003, 
    Grand Rapids, MI 
     (0.9 miles away)
    616-267-2200
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Harlori Bains is a Pediatric Neurologist practicing medicine in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Dr. Bains is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Genetic Epilepsy with Febrile Seizures Plus (GEFS+). She is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Neurofibromatosis, Legius Syndrome, Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1), and RASopathies. Dr. Bains is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Dr. Caleb P. Bupp
    Pediatrics | Medical Genetics
    Experienced in Genetic Epilepsy with Febrile Seizures Plus (GEFS+)

    Dr. Caleb P. Bupp
    Pediatrics | Medical Genetics
    Referral may be required

    Corewell Health Grand Rapids Hospitals Medical Genetics - 25 Michigan St NE

    25 Michigan Street Northeast, Suite 2100, 
    Grand Rapids, MI 
     (0.9 miles away)
    616-391-2700
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Caleb Bupp is a Pediatrics specialist and a Medical Genetics provider practicing medicine in Grand Rapids, Michigan. He has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Bupp 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 Marshall-Smith Syndrome, Campomelic Dysplasia, Campomelia Cumming Type, and Peters Plus Syndrome. Dr. Bupp is board certified in American Board Of Medical Genetics And Genomics. Dr. Bupp 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

    Corewell Health Grand Rapids Hospitals Academic General Pediatric Clinic - 275 Michigan St NE

    275 Michigan Street Northeast, 
    Grand Rapids, MI 
     (0.9 miles away)
    616-391-8810
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Cheryl Kuz is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Dr. Kuz 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 7 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Vascular Birthmark, Stork Bite, Multiple Pterygium Syndrome, and Multiple Pterygium Syndrome X Linked. Dr. Kuz is board certified in American Board Of Pediatrics. Dr. Kuz 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

    Corewell Health Butterworth Hospital

    100 Michigan St NE, 
    Grand Rapids, MI 
     (0.4 miles away)
    616-267-0115
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Jeri Kessenich is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Dr. Kessenich is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Genetic Epilepsy with Febrile Seizures Plus (GEFS+). Her clinical expertise encompasses Malnutrition, Cerebral Hypoxia, Streptococcal Group A Infection, Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) Infection, and Myringotomy.

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

    Kent Pediatrics PC

    4735 West River Drive Northeast, 
    Comstock Park, MI 
     (7.1 miles away)
    616-784-9400
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Gary Vandyken is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Comstock Park, Michigan. Dr. Vandyken 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 Obesity in Children, Croup, Autism Spectrum Disorder, and Viral Gastroenteritis. Dr. Vandyken is board certified in American Board Of Pediatrics. Dr. Vandyken 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

    Emergency Care Specialists PC - Kentwood

    4100 Embassy Drive Southeast, Suite 400, 
    Grand Rapids, MI 
     (7.8 miles away)
    616-988-8220
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Thomas Czolgosz is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Dr. Czolgosz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Genetic Epilepsy with Febrile Seizures Plus (GEFS+). His clinical expertise encompasses Croup, Genetic Epilepsy with Febrile Seizures Plus (GEFS+), Chronic Spontaneous Urticaria (CSU), and Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C). Dr. Czolgosz is board certified in American Board Of Pediatrics. Dr. Czolgosz 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 grand rapids, MI?

    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 grand rapids, MI?

    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 grand rapids, MI?

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    How does MediFind rank Genetic Epilepsy with Febrile Seizures Plus (GEFS+) doctors near grand rapids, MI?

    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 grand rapids, MI?

    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 grand rapids, MI?

    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 grand rapids, MI?

    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 grand rapids, MI?

    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  

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