The 20 Best Juvenile Myoclonic Epilepsy Doctors in Canada

Find the Top Juvenile Myoclonic Epilepsy Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 36 doctor with experience in Juvenile Myoclonic Epilepsy near Canada. Of these, 26 are Experienced, 9 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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    Distinguished in Juvenile Myoclonic Epilepsy
    Distinguished in Juvenile Myoclonic Epilepsy
    399 Bathurst Street, 
    Toronto, ON, CA 

    Danielle Andrade practices practicing medicine in Toronto, Canada. Ms. Andrade is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Juvenile Myoclonic Epilepsy. She is also highly rated in 33 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Myoclonic Epilepsy, Epilepsy, Epilepsy with Myoclonic-Atonic Seizures, Seizures, and Deep Brain Stimulation.

    Advanced in Juvenile Myoclonic Epilepsy
    Advanced in Juvenile Myoclonic Epilepsy
    Montreal, QC, CA 

    Eva Andermann practices practicing medicine in Montreal, Canada. Ms. Andermann is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Juvenile Myoclonic Epilepsy. She is also highly rated in 25 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Polymicrogyria, Dentatorubral-Pallidoluysian Atrophy, Lafora Disease, and Subcortical Band Heterotopia.

    Advanced in Juvenile Myoclonic Epilepsy
    Advanced in Juvenile Myoclonic Epilepsy
    Montreal, QC, CA 

    Patrick Cossette practices practicing medicine in Montreal, Canada. Mr. Cossette is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Juvenile Myoclonic Epilepsy. He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Epilepsy, CLN1 Disease, CLN4 Disease, and CLN5 Disease.

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    Advanced in Juvenile Myoclonic Epilepsy
    Advanced in Juvenile Myoclonic Epilepsy
    555 University Avenue, 
    Toronto, ON, CA 

    Lisa Strug practices practicing medicine in Toronto, Canada. Ms. Strug is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Juvenile Myoclonic Epilepsy. She is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Cystic Fibrosis, Benign Rolandic Epilepsy, Juvenile Myoclonic Epilepsy, and Partial Familial Epilepsy.

    Advanced in Juvenile Myoclonic Epilepsy
    Advanced in Juvenile Myoclonic Epilepsy
    Montreal, QC, CA 

    Guy Rouleau practices practicing medicine in Montreal, Canada. Mr. Rouleau is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Juvenile Myoclonic Epilepsy. He is also highly rated in 52 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Spastic Paraplegia Type 7, Paraplegia, Essential Tremor, and Spasticity.

    Advanced in Juvenile Myoclonic Epilepsy
    Advanced in Juvenile Myoclonic Epilepsy
    Montreal, QC, CA 

    Frederick Andermann practices practicing medicine in Montreal, Canada. Mr. Andermann is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Juvenile Myoclonic Epilepsy. He is also highly rated in 24 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Polymicrogyria, Rasmussen Encephalitis, Lafora Disease, and Dentatorubral-Pallidoluysian Atrophy.

    Advanced in Juvenile Myoclonic Epilepsy
    Advanced in Juvenile Myoclonic Epilepsy
    Montreal, QC, CA 

    Patrick Dion practices practicing medicine in Montreal, Canada. Mr. Dion is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Juvenile Myoclonic Epilepsy. He is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Essential Tremor, Spastic Paraplegia Type 7, Restless Legs Syndrome, and Oculopharyngeal Muscular Dystrophy.

    Advanced in Juvenile Myoclonic Epilepsy
    Advanced in Juvenile Myoclonic Epilepsy
    Halifax, NS, CA 

    Carol Camfield practices practicing medicine in Halifax, Canada. Ms. Camfield is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Juvenile Myoclonic Epilepsy. She is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Epilepsy, Seizures, Epilepsy with Myoclonic-Atonic Seizures, and Myoclonic Epilepsy.

    Advanced in Juvenile Myoclonic Epilepsy
    Advanced in Juvenile Myoclonic Epilepsy
    555 University Avenue, 
    Toronto, ON, CA 

    Naim Panjwani practices practicing medicine in Toronto, Canada. Mr. Panjwani is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Juvenile Myoclonic Epilepsy. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cystic Fibrosis, Juvenile Myoclonic Epilepsy, Partial Familial Epilepsy, and Epilepsy with Myoclonic-Atonic Seizures.

    Advanced in Juvenile Myoclonic Epilepsy
    Advanced in Juvenile Myoclonic Epilepsy
    3801 University Street, 
    Montreal, QC, CA 

    Boris Bernhardt practices practicing medicine in Montreal, Canada. Mr. Bernhardt is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Juvenile Myoclonic Epilepsy. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Epilepsy, Cortical Dysplasia, Autism Spectrum Disorder, and Seizures.

    Experienced in Juvenile Myoclonic Epilepsy
    Experienced in Juvenile Myoclonic Epilepsy
    5850/5980 University Ave, 
    Halifax, NS, CA 

    Peter Camfield practices practicing medicine in Halifax, Canada. Mr. Camfield is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Juvenile Myoclonic Epilepsy. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Epilepsy, Seizures, Epilepsy with Myoclonic-Atonic Seizures, and Myoclonic Epilepsy.

    Experienced in Juvenile Myoclonic Epilepsy
    Experienced in Juvenile Myoclonic Epilepsy
    Montreal, QC, CA 

    Fadi Hamdan practices practicing medicine in Montreal, Canada. Mr. Hamdan is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Juvenile Myoclonic Epilepsy. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Joubert Syndrome, Epilepsy, Arthrogryposis Multiplex Congenita, and Congenital Contractures.

    Experienced in Juvenile Myoclonic Epilepsy
    Experienced in Juvenile Myoclonic Epilepsy
    339 Windermere Road, 
    London, ON, CA 

    Jorge Burneo practices practicing medicine in London, Canada. Mr. Burneo is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Juvenile Myoclonic Epilepsy. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Epilepsy, Seizures, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, Absence Seizure, and Deep Brain Stimulation.

    Experienced in Juvenile Myoclonic Epilepsy
    Experienced in Juvenile Myoclonic Epilepsy
    Vancouver, BC, CA 

    Catrina Loucks practices practicing medicine in Vancouver, Canada. Ms. Loucks is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Juvenile Myoclonic Epilepsy. Her clinical expertise encompasses Bardet-Biedl Syndrome, Retinopathy Pigmentary Mental Retardation, Peripheral Neuropathy, and Cranioectodermal Dysplasia.

    Experienced in Juvenile Myoclonic Epilepsy
    Experienced in Juvenile Myoclonic Epilepsy
    Toronto, ON, CA 

    Delnaz Roshandel practices practicing medicine in Toronto, Canada. Roshandel is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Juvenile Myoclonic Epilepsy. They are also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Type 1 Diabetes (T1D), Myoclonic Epilepsy, Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).

    Experienced in Juvenile Myoclonic Epilepsy
    Experienced in Juvenile Myoclonic Epilepsy
    Vancouver, BC, CA 

    Anita Datta practices practicing medicine in Vancouver, Canada. Ms. Datta is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Juvenile Myoclonic Epilepsy. She is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Epilepsy, Benign Rolandic Epilepsy, Epilepsy Juvenile Absence, and Seizures.

    Experienced in Juvenile Myoclonic Epilepsy
    Experienced in Juvenile Myoclonic Epilepsy
    Calgary, AB, CA 

    Pedram Torabian practices practicing medicine in Calgary, Canada. Mr. Torabian is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Juvenile Myoclonic Epilepsy. His clinical expertise encompasses Juvenile Myoclonic Epilepsy.

    Experienced in Juvenile Myoclonic Epilepsy
    Experienced in Juvenile Myoclonic Epilepsy
    Montreal, QC, CA 

    Andrea Bernasconi-Andermann practices practicing medicine in Montreal, Canada. Ms. Bernasconi-Andermann is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Juvenile Myoclonic Epilepsy. She is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Epilepsy, Cortical Dysplasia, Seizures, and Polymicrogyria.

    Experienced in Juvenile Myoclonic Epilepsy
    Experienced in Juvenile Myoclonic Epilepsy
    Vancouver, BC, CA 

    Catharine Rankin practices practicing medicine in Vancouver, Canada. Ms. Rankin is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Juvenile Myoclonic Epilepsy. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Autism Spectrum Disorder, Malnutrition, Juvenile Myoclonic Epilepsy, and Alzheimer's Disease.

    Experienced in Juvenile Myoclonic Epilepsy
    Experienced in Juvenile Myoclonic Epilepsy
    Montreal, QC, CA 

    Neda Bernasconi practices practicing medicine in Montreal, Canada. Ms. Bernasconi is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Juvenile Myoclonic Epilepsy. She is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Epilepsy, Cortical Dysplasia, Seizures, and Polymicrogyria.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    What is the definition of Juvenile Myoclonic Epilepsy?

    Juvenile myoclonic epilepsy is a condition characterized by recurrent seizures (epilepsy). This condition begins in childhood or adolescence, usually between ages 12 and 18, and lasts into adulthood. The most common type of seizure in people with this condition is myoclonic seizures, which cause rapid, uncontrolled muscle jerks. People with this condition may also have generalized tonic-clonic seizures (also known as grand mal seizures), which cause muscle rigidity, convulsions, and loss of consciousness. Sometimes, affected individuals have absence seizures, which cause loss of consciousness for a short period that appears as a staring spell. Typically, people with juvenile myoclonic epilepsy develop the characteristic myoclonic seizures in adolescence, then develop generalized tonic-clonic seizures a few years later. Although seizures can happen at any time, they occur most commonly in the morning, shortly after awakening. Seizures can be triggered by a lack of sleep, extreme tiredness, stress, or alcohol consumption.

    When should I see a Juvenile Myoclonic Epilepsy doctor in Canada?

    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 Juvenile Myoclonic Epilepsy doctor in Canada?

    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 Juvenile Myoclonic Epilepsy doctors in Canada?

    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 Juvenile Myoclonic Epilepsy doctors in Canada?

    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 Juvenile Myoclonic Epilepsy doctor in Canada?

    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 Juvenile Myoclonic Epilepsy doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Juvenile Myoclonic Epilepsy 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 Juvenile Myoclonic Epilepsy doctor in Canada?

    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 Juvenile Myoclonic Epilepsy 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 Juvenile Myoclonic Epilepsy 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 Juvenile Myoclonic Epilepsy doctors in Canada?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Juvenile Myoclonic Epilepsy 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 Juvenile Myoclonic Epilepsy doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Juvenile Myoclonic Epilepsy 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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