The 20 Best Idiopathic Hypersomnia Doctors in France

Find the Top Idiopathic Hypersomnia Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 180 doctor with experience in Idiopathic Hypersomnia near France. Of these, 145 are Experienced, 19 are Advanced, 8 are Distinguished and 8 are Elite.

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    Elite in Idiopathic Hypersomnia

    Yves A. Dauvilliers
    Elite in Idiopathic Hypersomnia

    Yves A. Dauvilliers

    CHU De Clermont Ferrand

    Clermont-ferrand, FR 

    Yves Dauvilliers practices practicing medicine in Clermont-ferrand, France. Mr. Dauvilliers is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Idiopathic Hypersomnia. He is also highly rated in 22 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Narcolepsy, Drowsiness, Excessive Daytime Sleepiness, and Idiopathic Hypersomnia.

    Elite in Idiopathic Hypersomnia

    Isabelle Arnulf
    Elite in Idiopathic Hypersomnia

    Isabelle Arnulf
    Paris, FR 

    Isabelle Arnulf practices practicing medicine in Paris, France. Ms. Arnulf is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Idiopathic Hypersomnia. She is also highly rated in 21 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Kleine Levin Syndrome, Drowsiness, Idiopathic Hypersomnia, and Narcolepsy.

    Elite in Idiopathic Hypersomnia

    Lucie Barateau
    Elite in Idiopathic Hypersomnia

    Lucie Barateau
    Montpellier, FR 

    Lucie Barateau practices practicing medicine in Montpellier, France. Ms. Barateau is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Idiopathic Hypersomnia. She is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Drowsiness, Narcolepsy, Idiopathic Hypersomnia, and Kleine Levin Syndrome.

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    Elite in Idiopathic Hypersomnia

    Michel Lecendreux
    Elite in Idiopathic Hypersomnia

    Michel Lecendreux
    Paris, FR 

    Michel Lecendreux practices practicing medicine in Paris, France. Mr. Lecendreux is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Idiopathic Hypersomnia. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Narcolepsy, Drowsiness, Idiopathic Hypersomnia, and Kleine Levin Syndrome.

    Elite in Idiopathic Hypersomnia

    Isabelle D. Jaussent
    Elite in Idiopathic Hypersomnia

    Isabelle D. Jaussent
    Montpellier, FR 

    Isabelle Jaussent practices practicing medicine in Montpellier, France. Ms. Jaussent is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Idiopathic Hypersomnia. She is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Kleine Levin Syndrome, Drowsiness, Excessive Daytime Sleepiness, Narcolepsy, and Adenoidectomy.

    Elite in Idiopathic Hypersomnia

    Regis A. Lopez
    Elite in Idiopathic Hypersomnia

    Regis A. Lopez
    Montpellier, FR 

    Regis Lopez practices practicing medicine in Montpellier, France. Mr. Lopez is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Idiopathic Hypersomnia. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Sleepwalking (Somnambulism), Drowsiness, Narcolepsy, Idiopathic Hypersomnia, and Adenoidectomy.

    Elite in Idiopathic Hypersomnia

    Smaranda Semenescu-Leu
    Elite in Idiopathic Hypersomnia

    Smaranda Semenescu-Leu
    Paris, FR 

    Smaranda Semenescu-Leu practices practicing medicine in Paris, France. Semenescu-Leu is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Idiopathic Hypersomnia. They are also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Idiopathic Hypersomnia, Drowsiness, Kleine Levin Syndrome, and Narcolepsy.

    Elite in Idiopathic Hypersomnia

    Sofiene Chenini
    Elite in Idiopathic Hypersomnia

    Sofiene Chenini
    Montpellier, FR 

    Sofiene Chenini practices practicing medicine in Montpellier, France. Chenini is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Idiopathic Hypersomnia. They are also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Restless Legs Syndrome, Drowsiness, Idiopathic Hypersomnia, and Narcolepsy.

    Distinguished in Idiopathic Hypersomnia

    Elisa Evangelista
    Distinguished in Idiopathic Hypersomnia

    Elisa Evangelista
    Nimes, FR 

    Elisa Evangelista practices practicing medicine in Nimes, France. Ms. Evangelista is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Idiopathic Hypersomnia. She is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Idiopathic Hypersomnia, Drowsiness, Excessive Daytime Sleepiness, and Narcolepsy.

    Distinguished in Idiopathic Hypersomnia

    Pauline Dodet
    Distinguished in Idiopathic Hypersomnia

    Pauline Dodet
    Paris, FR 

    Pauline Dodet practices practicing medicine in Paris, France. Ms. Dodet is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Idiopathic Hypersomnia. She is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Drowsiness, Narcolepsy, Kleine Levin Syndrome, and Idiopathic Hypersomnia.

    Distinguished in Idiopathic Hypersomnia

    Patrice Bourgin
    Distinguished in Idiopathic Hypersomnia

    Patrice Bourgin
    Strasbourg, FR 

    Patrice Bourgin practices practicing medicine in Strasbourg, France. Ms. Bourgin is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Idiopathic Hypersomnia. She is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Restless Legs Syndrome, Drowsiness, Idiopathic Hypersomnia, Narcolepsy, and Deep Brain Stimulation.

    Distinguished in Idiopathic Hypersomnia

    Anna L. Rassu
    Distinguished in Idiopathic Hypersomnia

    Anna L. Rassu
    Nimes, FR 

    Anna Rassu practices practicing medicine in Nimes, France. Ms. Rassu is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Idiopathic Hypersomnia. She is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Idiopathic Hypersomnia, Drowsiness, Restless Legs Syndrome, and Narcolepsy.

    Distinguished in Idiopathic Hypersomnia

    Severine Beziat
    Distinguished in Idiopathic Hypersomnia

    Severine Beziat
    Montpellier, FR 

    Severine Beziat practices practicing medicine in Montpellier, France. Ms. Beziat is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Idiopathic Hypersomnia. She is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Kleine Levin Syndrome, Drowsiness, Narcolepsy, and Idiopathic Hypersomnia.

    Distinguished in Idiopathic Hypersomnia

    Patricia V. Franco
    Distinguished in Idiopathic Hypersomnia

    Patricia V. Franco
    Lyon, FR 

    Patricia Franco practices practicing medicine in Lyon, France. Franco is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Idiopathic Hypersomnia. They are also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Drowsiness, Narcolepsy, Excessive Daytime Sleepiness, and Idiopathic Hypersomnia.

    Distinguished in Idiopathic Hypersomnia

    Roland S. Liblau
    Distinguished in Idiopathic Hypersomnia

    Roland S. Liblau
    Toulouse, FR 

    Roland Liblau practices practicing medicine in Toulouse, France. Mr. Liblau is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Idiopathic Hypersomnia. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Susac Syndrome, Narcolepsy, Drowsiness, and Retinal Artery Occlusion.

    Distinguished in Idiopathic Hypersomnia

    Laure Derex-Peter
    Distinguished in Idiopathic Hypersomnia

    Laure Derex-Peter
    Lyon, FR 

    Laure Derex-Peter practices practicing medicine in Lyon, France. Ms. Derex-Peter is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Idiopathic Hypersomnia. She is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Drowsiness, Narcolepsy, Idiopathic Hypersomnia, and Excessive Daytime Sleepiness.

    Advanced in Idiopathic Hypersomnia

    Damien Leger
    Advanced in Idiopathic Hypersomnia

    Damien Leger
    Paris, FR 

    Damien Leger practices practicing medicine in Paris, France. Mr. Leger is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Idiopathic Hypersomnia. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Insomnia, Drowsiness, Narcolepsy, and Obstructive Sleep Apnea.

    Advanced in Idiopathic Hypersomnia

    Pierre M. Philip
    Advanced in Idiopathic Hypersomnia

    Pierre M. Philip
    Place Amélie Raba Léon, 
    Bordeaux, FR 

    Pierre Philip practices practicing medicine in Bordeaux, France. Mr. Philip is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Idiopathic Hypersomnia. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Excessive Daytime Sleepiness, Drowsiness, Insomnia, and Obstructive Sleep Apnea.

    Advanced in Idiopathic Hypersomnia

    Jean-baptiste B. Maranci
    Advanced in Idiopathic Hypersomnia

    Jean-baptiste B. Maranci
    Paris, FR 

    Jean-baptiste Maranci practices practicing medicine in Paris, France. Mr. Maranci is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Idiopathic Hypersomnia. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Kleine Levin Syndrome, Drowsiness, Idiopathic Hypersomnia, and Excessive Daytime Sleepiness.

    Advanced in Idiopathic Hypersomnia

    Claire Denis
    Advanced in Idiopathic Hypersomnia

    Claire Denis
    Montpellier, FR 

    Claire Denis practices practicing medicine in Montpellier, France. Ms. Denis is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Idiopathic Hypersomnia. She is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Idiopathic Hypersomnia, Drowsiness, Excessive Daytime Sleepiness, and Restless Legs Syndrome.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    What is the definition of Idiopathic Hypersomnia?

    Idiopathic hypersomnia (IH) is a neurological sleep disorder that can affect many aspects of a person's life. Symptoms often begin between adolescence and young adulthood and develop over weeks to months. People with IH have a hard time staying awake and alert during the day (chronic excessive daytime sleepiness). They may fall asleep unintentionally or at inappropriate times, interfering with daily functioning. They may also have difficulty waking up from nighttime sleep or daytime naps. Sleeping longer at night does not appear to improve daytime sleepiness. The cause of IH is not known. Some people with IH have other family members with a sleep disorder such as IH or narcolepsy.

    When should I see an Idiopathic Hypersomnia doctor in France?

    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 an Idiopathic Hypersomnia doctor in France?

    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 Idiopathic Hypersomnia doctor in France?

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    How does MediFind rank Idiopathic Hypersomnia doctors in France?

    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 Idiopathic Hypersomnia doctors in France?

    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 an Idiopathic Hypersomnia doctor in France?

    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 Idiopathic Hypersomnia doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Idiopathic Hypersomnia 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 an Idiopathic Hypersomnia doctor in France?

    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 Idiopathic Hypersomnia 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 Idiopathic Hypersomnia 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 Idiopathic Hypersomnia doctors in France?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Idiopathic Hypersomnia 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 an Idiopathic Hypersomnia doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Idiopathic Hypersomnia 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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