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

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 12 doctor with experience in Genetic Epilepsy with Febrile Seizures Plus (GEFS+) near elyria, OH. Of these, 12 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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    Office

    1120 E Broad St Ste 202, 
    Elyria, OH 
     (1.6 miles away)
    440-323-0258
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Kristin Horansky is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Elyria, Ohio. Dr. Horansky is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Genetic Epilepsy with Febrile Seizures Plus (GEFS+). Her clinical expertise encompasses Developmental Dysphasia Familial, Delayed Growth, Autism Spectrum Disorder, and Small Patella Syndrome. Dr. Horansky is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Dr. Khalid Akbar
    Pediatrics
    Experienced in Genetic Epilepsy with Febrile Seizures Plus (GEFS+)

    Dr. Khalid Akbar
    Pediatrics
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    North Coast Ob/Gyn Inc

    590 N Leavitt Rd, 
    Amherst, OH 
     (6.1 miles away)
    440-282-7408
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi, Urdu
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    Khalid Akbar is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Amherst, Ohio. Dr. Akbar 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 Sunken Fontanelles, Vascular Birthmark, Stork Bite, and Roseola. Dr. Akbar 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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    Westshore Primary Care Assoc Inc

    2535 Hale St Ste A, 
    Avon, OH 
     (7.5 miles away)
    440-934-8810
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Matthew Kacir is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Avon, Ohio. Dr. Kacir 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 Vitamin D Deficiency, Croup, Viral Gastroenteritis, and Pertussis. Dr. Kacir 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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    Office

    26908 Detroit Rd Ste 301, 
    Westlake, OH 
     (10.8 miles away)
    440-353-3433
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Mona Jagetia is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Westlake, Ohio. Dr. Jagetia 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 Viral Gastroenteritis, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Croup, and Delayed Growth. Dr. Jagetia is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Dr. Sudeshna S. Mitra
    Pediatric Neurology
    Experienced in Genetic Epilepsy with Febrile Seizures Plus (GEFS+)

    Dr. Sudeshna S. Mitra
    Pediatric Neurology
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    Amherst Family Health Center

    5172 Leavitt Road, 
    Lorain, OH 
     (6.4 miles away)
    440-282-7420
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Bengali, Hindi
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    Sudeshna Mitra is a Pediatric Neurologist practicing medicine in Lorain, Ohio. Dr. Mitra 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 5 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Spasmus Nutans, Aicardi Syndrome, Corpus Callosum Agenesis, and Microcephaly. Dr. Mitra is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology, 2009. Dr. Mitra 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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    University Primary Care Practices Inc

    3600 Kolbe Rd Ste 120, 
    Lorain, OH 
     (7.3 miles away)
    440-382-7408
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Kevin Turner is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Lorain, Ohio. Dr. Turner 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, Increased Head Circumference, and Delayed Growth. Dr. Turner 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

    University Hospitals St. John Medical Center

    29000 Center Ridge Rd, 
    Westlake, OH 
     (9.7 miles away)
    440-827-5531
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Haitham Haddad is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Westlake, Ohio. Dr. Haddad 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 Asthma in Children, Scarlet Fever, Genetic Epilepsy with Febrile Seizures Plus (GEFS+), and Autism Spectrum Disorder. Dr. Haddad 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

    University Hospitals St. John Medical Center

    29000 Center Ridge Rd, 
    Westlake, OH 
     (9.7 miles away)
    440-835-8000
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Leah Carter is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Westlake, Ohio. Dr. Carter is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Genetic Epilepsy with Febrile Seizures Plus (GEFS+). Her clinical expertise encompasses Asthma in Children, Genetic Epilepsy with Febrile Seizures Plus (GEFS+), Autism Spectrum Disorder, and Croup. Dr. Carter 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

    University Hospitals St. John Medical Center

    29000 Center Ridge Rd, 
    Westlake, OH 
     (9.7 miles away)
    440-827-5531
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Heather Holsenback is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Westlake, Ohio. Dr. Holsenback is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Genetic Epilepsy with Febrile Seizures Plus (GEFS+). Her clinical expertise encompasses Asthma in Children, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Croup, and Genetic Epilepsy with Febrile Seizures Plus (GEFS+). Dr. Holsenback 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

    University Hospitals St. John Medical Center

    29000 Center Ridge Rd, 
    Westlake, OH 
     (9.7 miles away)
    440-827-5531
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients

    Karen Camasso is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Westlake, Ohio. Dr. Camasso is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Genetic Epilepsy with Febrile Seizures Plus (GEFS+). Her clinical expertise encompasses Asthma in Children, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Genetic Epilepsy with Febrile Seizures Plus (GEFS+), and Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) Infection. Dr. Camasso 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

    North Olmsted Family Health Center

    24700 Lorain Road, 
    North Olmsted, OH 
     (11.6 miles away)
    866-320-4573
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi
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    Lakshmi Hanasoge is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in North Olmsted, Ohio. Dr. Hanasoge is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Genetic Epilepsy with Febrile Seizures Plus (GEFS+). Her clinical expertise encompasses Stork Bite, Vascular Birthmark, Croup, and Developmental Dysphasia Familial. Dr. Hanasoge is board certified in American Board Of Pediatrics, 1998. Dr. Hanasoge 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

    Comprehensive Pediatrics Inc.

    2001 Crocker Rd Ste 600, 
    Westlake, OH 
     (10.8 miles away)
    440-871-5100
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Kimberley Turung is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Westlake, Ohio. Dr. Turung is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Genetic Epilepsy with Febrile Seizures Plus (GEFS+). Her clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Delayed Growth, Stork Bite, and Vascular Birthmark. Dr. Turung is currently accepting new patients.

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    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 elyria, OH?

    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 elyria, OH?

    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 elyria, OH?

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

    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 elyria, OH?

    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 elyria, OH?

    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 elyria, OH?

    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 elyria, OH?

    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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