The 20 Best Genetic Epilepsy with Febrile Seizures Plus (GEFS+) Doctors Near Me in Fort Myers, FL

Find the Top Genetic Epilepsy with Febrile Seizures Plus (GEFS+) Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 15 doctor with experience in Genetic Epilepsy with Febrile Seizures Plus (GEFS+) near Fort Myers, FL. Of these, 15 are Experienced.

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

    Office

    11215 Metro Pkwy Bldg 3, 
    Fort Myers, FL 
     (3.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Megan Barry is a Pediatrics provider in Fort Myers, Florida. Dr. Barry is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Genetic Epilepsy with Febrile Seizures Plus (GEFS+). Her top areas of expertise are Stroke, Moyamoya Disease, Pulmonary Arteriovenous Malformation (PAVM), Landau-Kleffner Syndrome, and Thrombectomy.

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

    Office

    11215 Metro Pkwy Bldg 3, 
    Fort Myers, FL 
     (3.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Sara Hocker is a Neurologist in Fort Myers, Florida. Dr. Hocker is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Genetic Epilepsy with Febrile Seizures Plus (GEFS+). Her top areas of expertise are Status Epilepticus, Seizures, Encephalitis, Epilepsy, and Embolectomy.

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

    Fort Myers Pediatrics

    13770 Plantation Rd., Suite 1, 
    Fort Myers, FL 
     (6.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Olga Fraga is a Pediatrics provider in Fort Myers, Florida. Dr. Fraga is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Genetic Epilepsy with Febrile Seizures Plus (GEFS+). Her top areas of expertise are Asthma in Children, Delayed Growth, Viral Gastroenteritis, and Obesity in Children.

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

    HealthPark Medical Center

    9981 S Healthpark Dr, 
    Fort Myers, FL 
     (9.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sean Curtis is a Pediatrics provider in Fort Myers, Florida. Dr. Curtis is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Genetic Epilepsy with Febrile Seizures Plus (GEFS+). His top areas of expertise are Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) Infection, Croup, Pertussis, 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+)

    HealthPark Medical Center

    9981 S Healthpark Dr, 
    Fort Myers, FL 
     (9.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Vanessa Perez is a Pediatrics provider in Fort Myers, Florida. Dr. Perez is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Genetic Epilepsy with Febrile Seizures Plus (GEFS+). Her top areas of expertise are Viral Gastroenteritis, Croup, Genetic Epilepsy with Febrile Seizures Plus (GEFS+), and Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) Infection.

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

    HealthPark Medical Center

    9981 S Healthpark Dr, 
    Fort Myers, FL 
     (9.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Warren Hutcheson is a Pediatrics provider in Fort Myers, Florida. Dr. Hutcheson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Genetic Epilepsy with Febrile Seizures Plus (GEFS+). His top areas of expertise are Croup, Roseola, Genetic Epilepsy with Febrile Seizures Plus (GEFS+), and Viral Gastroenteritis.

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

    HealthPark Medical Center

    9981 S Healthpark Dr, 
    Fort Myers, FL 
     (9.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Joshua Colvin is a Pediatrics provider in Fort Myers, Florida. Dr. Colvin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Genetic Epilepsy with Febrile Seizures Plus (GEFS+). His top areas of expertise are Diarrhea, Croup, Roseola, and Genetic Epilepsy with Febrile Seizures Plus (GEFS+).

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

    HealthPark Medical Center

    9981 S Healthpark Dr, 
    Fort Myers, FL 
     (9.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Thang Truong is a Pediatrics provider in Fort Myers, Florida. Dr. Truong is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Genetic Epilepsy with Febrile Seizures Plus (GEFS+). His top areas of expertise are Genetic Epilepsy with Febrile Seizures Plus (GEFS+) and Inappropriate Sinus Tachycardia (IST).

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

    HealthPark Medical Center

    9981 S Healthpark Dr, 
    Fort Myers, FL 
     (9.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Carolina Mendoza is a Pediatrics provider in Fort Myers, Florida. Dr. Mendoza is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Genetic Epilepsy with Febrile Seizures Plus (GEFS+). Her top areas of expertise are Asthma in Children, Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) Infection, Diarrhea, and Cerebral Hypoxia.

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

    HealthPark Medical Center

    9981 S Healthpark Dr, 
    Fort Myers, FL 
     (9.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Gurpal Jones is a Pediatrics provider in Fort Myers, Florida. Dr. Jones is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Genetic Epilepsy with Febrile Seizures Plus (GEFS+). Her top areas of expertise are Childhood Volvulus, Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) Infection, 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+)

    Annette M. St Pierre Mackoul MD PA

    8530 Granite Ct, 
    Fort Myers, FL 
     (9.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Annette St Pierre is a Pediatrics provider in Fort Myers, Florida. Dr. St Pierre is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Genetic Epilepsy with Febrile Seizures Plus (GEFS+). Her top areas of expertise are Obesity in Children, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Stork Bite, and Vascular Birthmark.

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

    HealthPark Medical Center

    9981 S Healthpark Dr, 
    Fort Myers, FL 
     (9.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Tia Manning is a Pediatrics provider in Fort Myers, Florida. Dr. Manning is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Genetic Epilepsy with Febrile Seizures Plus (GEFS+). Her top areas of expertise are Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) Infection, Croup, Scarlet Fever, and Roseola.

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

    Lee Memorial Health System-Pediatric Nephrology

    15901 Bass Rd Ste 108, 
    Fort Myers, FL 
     (11.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sophia French is a Pediatric Neurologist in Fort Myers, Florida. Dr. French is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Genetic Epilepsy with Febrile Seizures Plus (GEFS+). Her top areas of expertise are Alpers-Huttenlocher Syndrome, Tumefactive Multiple Sclerosis, Serotonin Syndrome, and Pelizaeus-Merzbacher Disease.

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

    Lee Memorial Health System-Pediatric Nephrology

    15901 Bass Rd Ste 108, 
    Fort Myers, FL 
     (11.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Natalie Gillson is a Pediatric Neurologist in Fort Myers, Florida. Dr. Gillson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Genetic Epilepsy with Febrile Seizures Plus (GEFS+). Her top areas of expertise are Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2, Shaken Baby Syndrome, Spasmus Nutans, and Microcephaly.

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

    Lee Memorial Health System-Pediatric Nephrology

    15901 Bass Rd Ste 108, 
    Fort Myers, FL 
     (11.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Guillermo Philipps is a Pediatric Neurologist in Fort Myers, Florida. Dr. Philipps is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Genetic Epilepsy with Febrile Seizures Plus (GEFS+). His top areas of expertise are Paraneoplastic Cerebellar Degeneration, Seizures, Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome (LGS), and Partial Familial Epilepsy.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    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 Fort Myers, FL?

    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 Fort Myers, FL?

    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 Fort Myers, FL?

    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 Fort Myers, FL?

    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 Fort Myers, FL?

    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 Fort Myers, FL?

    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 Fort Myers, FL?

    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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