The 20 Best Juvenile Myoclonic Epilepsy Doctors Near Me in columbia, MD

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 16 doctor with experience in Juvenile Myoclonic Epilepsy near columbia, MD. Of these, 14 are Experienced, 1 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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    Experienced in Juvenile Myoclonic Epilepsy
    Experienced in Juvenile Myoclonic Epilepsy
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    Columbia, MD 
     (2.3 miles away)
    410-590-4616
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Gena Romanow is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Columbia, Maryland. Dr. Romanow is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Juvenile Myoclonic Epilepsy. She is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Periventricular Leukomalacia, Migraine, Memory Loss, and Seizures. Dr. Romanow is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology.

    Experienced in Juvenile Myoclonic Epilepsy

    Dr. Diane M. Kepner
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Juvenile Myoclonic Epilepsy

    Dr. Diane M. Kepner
    Family Medicine
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    Crossroads Medical Group

    4801 Dorsey Hall Drive, Suite 201, Suite 201, 
    Ellicott City, MD 
     (5.4 miles away)
    410-997-5191
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    English
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    Diane Kepner is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Ellicott City, Maryland. Dr. Kepner is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Juvenile Myoclonic Epilepsy. She is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Infant Hyperglycemia. Dr. Kepner is board certified in American Board Of Family Medicine. Dr. Kepner is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Juvenile Myoclonic Epilepsy

    Dr. Carl E. Stafstrom
    Pediatrics | Pediatric Neurology
    Distinguished in Juvenile Myoclonic Epilepsy

    Dr. Carl E. Stafstrom
    Pediatrics | Pediatric Neurology
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    Johns Hopkins Outpatient Center

    Baltimore, MD 
     (14.6 miles away)
    410-955-4259
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Carl Stafstrom is a Pediatrics specialist and a Pediatric Neurologist practicing medicine in Baltimore, Maryland. Dr. Stafstrom is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Juvenile Myoclonic Epilepsy. He is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Epilepsy, Seizures, West Syndrome, Juvenile Myoclonic Epilepsy, and Endovascular Embolization. Dr. Stafstrom is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology. Dr. Stafstrom is currently accepting new patients.

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    Experienced in Juvenile Myoclonic Epilepsy

    Dr. Juma S. Mbwana
    Pediatric Neurology
    Experienced in Juvenile Myoclonic Epilepsy

    Dr. Juma S. Mbwana
    Pediatric Neurology
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    Howard County

    7625 Maple Lawn Boulevard, Suite 230, 
    Fulton, MD 
     (5.1 miles away)
    301-847-2900
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Swahili
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    Juma Mbwana is a Pediatric Neurologist practicing medicine in Fulton, Maryland. Dr. Mbwana is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Juvenile Myoclonic Epilepsy. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Seizures, Epilepsy, Absence Seizure, and Epilepsy in Children. Dr. Mbwana is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology, 2017.

    Experienced in Juvenile Myoclonic Epilepsy
    Experienced in Juvenile Myoclonic Epilepsy
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    Center For Brain & Neuro Care

    7625 Maple Lawn Boulevard, Suite 260, Suite 260, 
    Fulton, MD 
     (5.1 miles away)
    301-490-3700
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Ruwani Gunawardane is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Fulton, Maryland. Dr. Gunawardane is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Juvenile Myoclonic Epilepsy. She is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Migraine, Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), Cerebellar Degeneration, and Delirium. Dr. Gunawardane is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology. Dr. Gunawardane is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Juvenile Myoclonic Epilepsy

    Dr. Sangjin Oh
    Neurology
    Experienced in Juvenile Myoclonic Epilepsy

    Dr. Sangjin Oh
    Neurology
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    University Of Maryland Glen Burnie

    1412 Crain Highway North, 
    Glen Burnie, MD 
     (12.7 miles away)
    410-761-3900
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Korean
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    Sangjin Oh is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Glen Burnie, Maryland. Dr. Oh is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Juvenile Myoclonic Epilepsy. He is also highly rated in 31 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Migraine, Memory Loss, Epilepsy, and Multiple Sclerosis (MS). Dr. Oh is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology - Neurology, 2007. Dr. Oh is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Juvenile Myoclonic Epilepsy
    Experienced in Juvenile Myoclonic Epilepsy
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    Mid-Atlantic Neurology Consultants

    1406b Crain Hwy S, Ste 304, 
    Glen Burnie, MD 
     (12.8 miles away)
    410-590-4616
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi
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    Milan Sanghavi is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Glen Burnie, Maryland. Dr. Sanghavi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Juvenile Myoclonic Epilepsy. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Migraine, Memory Loss, Alzheimer's Disease, and Epilepsy. Dr. Sanghavi is board certified in The American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology - Sleep Medicine and The American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology - Neurology. Dr. Sanghavi is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Juvenile Myoclonic Epilepsy
    Experienced in Juvenile Myoclonic Epilepsy
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    Neurology Care Center

    16 South Eutaw Street, Floor 3, 
    Baltimore, MD 
     (14.1 miles away)
    410-328-4323
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Stephanie Chen is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Baltimore, Maryland. She has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Chen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Juvenile Myoclonic Epilepsy. She is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Seizures, Memory Loss, Epilepsy, and Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure. Dr. Chen is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology - Neurology, 2014 and American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology - Epilepsy, 2016. Dr. Chen is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Juvenile Myoclonic Epilepsy
    Advanced in Juvenile Myoclonic Epilepsy
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    Brain Spine Institute Neurology-Sinai

    2401 W Belvedere Ave, 
    Baltimore, MD 
     (14.8 miles away)
    410-601-9515
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Perry Foreman is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Baltimore, Maryland. Dr. Foreman is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Juvenile Myoclonic Epilepsy. He is also highly rated in 83 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Seizures, Partial Familial Epilepsy, Partial Seizure, Memory Loss, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Juvenile Myoclonic Epilepsy
    Experienced in Juvenile Myoclonic Epilepsy
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    Neurological Medicine P.A.

    7500 Hanover Pkwy Ste 201, 
    Greenbelt, MD 
     (13.9 miles away)
    301-982-7944
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Lawrence Whicker is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Greenbelt, Maryland. Dr. Whicker is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Juvenile Myoclonic Epilepsy. He is also highly rated in 35 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Autosomal Dominant Partial Epilepsy with Auditory Features, Memory Loss, Seizures, and Peripheral Neuropathy. Dr. Whicker is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Juvenile Myoclonic Epilepsy
    Experienced in Juvenile Myoclonic Epilepsy
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    Neurological Medicine P.A.

    7500 Hanover Pkwy Ste 201, 
    Greenbelt, MD 
     (13.9 miles away)
    301-982-7944
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish, Urdu
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    Syed Asad is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Greenbelt, Maryland. Dr. Asad is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Juvenile Myoclonic Epilepsy. He is also highly rated in 37 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cerebellar Degeneration, Partial Familial Epilepsy, Partial Seizure, and Memory Loss. Dr. Asad is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Juvenile Myoclonic Epilepsy
    Experienced in Juvenile Myoclonic Epilepsy
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    University Of Maryland Medical System

    110 S Paca St, 
    Baltimore, MD 
     (14.0 miles away)
    410-328-3654
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Megan Margiotta is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Baltimore, Maryland. Dr. Margiotta is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Juvenile Myoclonic Epilepsy. She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Seizures, Memory Loss, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, and Partial Seizure. Dr. Margiotta is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Juvenile Myoclonic Epilepsy
    Experienced in Juvenile Myoclonic Epilepsy
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    University Of Maryland Medical System

    110 S Paca St, 
    Baltimore, MD 
     (14.0 miles away)
    410-328-1070
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Tasleema Khan is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Baltimore, Maryland. Dr. Khan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Juvenile Myoclonic Epilepsy. She is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Seizures, Memory Loss, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, and West Syndrome. Dr. Khan is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Juvenile Myoclonic Epilepsy
    Experienced in Juvenile Myoclonic Epilepsy
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    Brain Spine Institute Neurosciences-Sinai

    2401 W Belvedere Ave, 
    Baltimore, MD 
     (14.8 miles away)
    410-601-4417
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Kathleen Fulton is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Baltimore, Maryland. Dr. Fulton is rated as an Experienced provider 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 Epilepsy, Memory Loss, Seizures, and Partial Familial Epilepsy.

    Experienced in Juvenile Myoclonic Epilepsy
    Experienced in Juvenile Myoclonic Epilepsy
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    Office

    10750 Columbia Pike Ste 600, 
    Silver Spring, MD 
     (14.9 miles away)
    301-562-7200
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Taryn Fortune is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Silver Spring, Maryland. Dr. Fortune is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Juvenile Myoclonic Epilepsy. She is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Wernicke-Korsakoff Syndrome, Memory Loss, Migraine, and Alzheimer's Disease. Dr. Fortune is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Juvenile Myoclonic Epilepsy
    Experienced in Juvenile Myoclonic Epilepsy
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    Office

    10750 Columbia Pike Ste 600, 
    Silver Spring, MD 
     (14.9 miles away)
    301-562-7200
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Eric Jeffries is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Silver Spring, Maryland. Dr. Jeffries is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Juvenile Myoclonic Epilepsy. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Wernicke-Korsakoff Syndrome, Pulmonary Arteriovenous Malformation (PAVM), Memory Loss, and Multiple Sclerosis (MS). Dr. Jeffries is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 09/26/2026

    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 near columbia, MD?

    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 near columbia, MD?

    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.  

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    How does MediFind rank Juvenile Myoclonic Epilepsy doctors near columbia, MD?

    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 near columbia, MD?

    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 near columbia, MD?

    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 near columbia, MD?

    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? 

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    Can I filter my search to show male or female Juvenile Myoclonic Epilepsy doctors near columbia, MD?

    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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