The 20 Best Juvenile Myoclonic Epilepsy Doctors Near Me in Tennessee, US

Find the Top Juvenile Myoclonic Epilepsy Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 46 doctor with experience in Juvenile Myoclonic Epilepsy near Tennessee, US. Of these, 35 are Experienced, 9 are Advanced and 2 are Distinguished.

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46 providers found
    Distinguished in Juvenile Myoclonic Epilepsy
    Neurology
    Distinguished in Juvenile Myoclonic Epilepsy
    Neurology

    Vanderbilt Neurology

    2220 Pierce Ave Ste B1053, 
    Nashville, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Bassel Abou is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Abou is rated as a Distinguished provider 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 Seizures, Epilepsy, Photosensitive Epilepsy, and Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure.

    Distinguished in Juvenile Myoclonic Epilepsy
    Distinguished in Juvenile Myoclonic Epilepsy

    Vanderbilt Neurology

    2220 Pierce Ave Ste B1053, 
    Nashville, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Martin Gallagher is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Gallagher is rated as a Distinguished provider 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 Continuous Spike-Wave During Slow Sleep Syndrome, Epilepsy Juvenile Absence, Seizures, and Epilepsy.

    Advanced in Juvenile Myoclonic Epilepsy
    Advanced in Juvenile Myoclonic Epilepsy

    Knoxville Neurology Clinic P.L.L.C.

    2200 Sutherland Ave, 
    Knoxville, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Steven Rider is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Knoxville, Tennessee. Dr. Rider is rated as an Advanced provider 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 Seizures, Memory Loss, Partial Familial Epilepsy, and Partial Seizure.

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    Experienced in Juvenile Myoclonic Epilepsy
    Neurology
    Experienced in Juvenile Myoclonic Epilepsy
    Neurology

    Murfreesboro Medical Clinic (MMC)

    1272 Garrison Drive, 
    Murfreesboro, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Michael Yu is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. Dr. Yu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Juvenile Myoclonic Epilepsy. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Narcolepsy, Serotonin Syndrome, and Migraine. Dr. Yu is board certified in Board Certified In Neurology – American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology and Board Certified In Sleep Medicine – American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology.

    Experienced in Juvenile Myoclonic Epilepsy
    Experienced in Juvenile Myoclonic Epilepsy
    Brentwood, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Carla Lopinto is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Brentwood, Tennessee. Dr. Lopinto is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Juvenile Myoclonic Epilepsy. She is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Seizures, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, Epilepsy, and Memory Loss.

    Experienced in Juvenile Myoclonic Epilepsy
    Experienced in Juvenile Myoclonic Epilepsy

    Kadrie Partners

    721 Glenwood Dr Ste 467, 
    Chattanooga, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Nathan Wyatt is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Dr. Wyatt is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Juvenile Myoclonic Epilepsy. He is also highly rated in 32 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cerebellar Degeneration, Essential Tremor, Migraine, and Autosomal Dominant Partial Epilepsy with Auditory Features.

    Experienced in Juvenile Myoclonic Epilepsy
    Experienced in Juvenile Myoclonic Epilepsy

    Erlanger Medical Center

    975 E 3rd St, 
    Chattanooga, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Kimberly Smith is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Dr. Smith is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Juvenile Myoclonic Epilepsy. She is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Memory Loss, Seizures, Essential Tremor, and Migraine.

    Experienced in Juvenile Myoclonic Epilepsy
    Experienced in Juvenile Myoclonic Epilepsy
    Brentwood, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Hasan Sonmezturk is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Brentwood, Tennessee. Dr. Sonmezturk is rated as an Experienced provider 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 Seizures, Epilepsy, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, and Memory Loss.

    Experienced in Juvenile Myoclonic Epilepsy
    Experienced in Juvenile Myoclonic Epilepsy
    Brentwood, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Shankar Perumal is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Brentwood, Tennessee. Dr. Perumal is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Juvenile Myoclonic Epilepsy. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Seizures, Epilepsy, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, and Memory Loss.

    Advanced in Juvenile Myoclonic Epilepsy
    Pediatric Neurology
    Advanced in Juvenile Myoclonic Epilepsy
    Pediatric Neurology

    TriStar Medical Group Children's Specialists - Suite 450

    330 23rd Ave N Ste 450, 
    Nashville, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Jesus Pina is a Pediatric Neurologist practicing medicine in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Pina is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Juvenile Myoclonic Epilepsy. He is also highly rated in 46 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Progressive Myoclonic Epilepsy, Unverricht-Lundborg Syndrome, Lafora Disease, and Juvenile Myoclonic Epilepsy. Dr. Pina is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Juvenile Myoclonic Epilepsy
    Advanced in Juvenile Myoclonic Epilepsy

    Children's Hospital At Erlanger Neurology

    900 E 3rd St, 
    Chattanooga, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Thomas Ireland is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Dr. Ireland is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Juvenile Myoclonic Epilepsy. He is also highly rated in 27 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome (LGS), Absence Seizure, Epilepsy Juvenile Absence, and Seizures.

    Advanced in Juvenile Myoclonic Epilepsy
    Advanced in Juvenile Myoclonic Epilepsy

    Skyline Neuroscience Associates

    3443 Dickerson Pike Ste 580, 
    Nashville, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Samir Bangalore is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Bangalore is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Juvenile Myoclonic Epilepsy. He is also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Seizures, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, Memory Loss, and Conversion Disorder. Dr. Bangalore is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Juvenile Myoclonic Epilepsy
    Advanced in Juvenile Myoclonic Epilepsy

    Office

    4230 Harding Pike Ste 500, 
    Nashville, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Candace Sanders is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Sanders is rated as an Advanced 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, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, Memory Loss, and Epilepsy.

    Advanced in Juvenile Myoclonic Epilepsy
    Neurology
    Advanced in Juvenile Myoclonic Epilepsy
    Neurology

    Erlanger Neurology

    979 E 3rd St Ste C830, 
    Chattanooga, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jake Mckay is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Dr. Mckay is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Juvenile Myoclonic Epilepsy. He is also highly rated in 21 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Seizures, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, Memory Loss, Epilepsy, and Awake Craniotomy.

    Advanced in Juvenile Myoclonic Epilepsy
    Advanced in Juvenile Myoclonic Epilepsy

    Ascension Saint Thomas Medical Partners Franklin

    3301 Aspen Grove Dr Ste 100, 
    Franklin, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Colleen Vanderkolk is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Franklin, Tennessee. Dr. Vanderkolk is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Juvenile Myoclonic Epilepsy. She is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Seizures, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, Memory Loss, and Migraine.

    Advanced in Juvenile Myoclonic Epilepsy
    Pediatric Neurology
    Advanced in Juvenile Myoclonic Epilepsy
    Pediatric Neurology

    Etch Pediatric Neurology

    2100 Clinch Ave Ste 210, 
    Knoxville, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jessica Sheah is a Pediatric Neurologist practicing medicine in Knoxville, Tennessee. Dr. Sheah is rated as an Advanced provider 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 Seizures, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, Genetic Epilepsy with Febrile Seizures Plus (GEFS+), and Epilepsy Juvenile Absence.

    Advanced in Juvenile Myoclonic Epilepsy
    Advanced in Juvenile Myoclonic Epilepsy

    Kadrie Partners

    721 Glenwood Dr Ste 467, 
    Chattanooga, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Sharon Farber is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Dr. Farber is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Juvenile Myoclonic Epilepsy. She is also highly rated in 23 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Memory Loss, Seizures, Autosomal Dominant Partial Epilepsy with Auditory Features, and Dravet Syndrome.

    Experienced in Juvenile Myoclonic Epilepsy
    Experienced in Juvenile Myoclonic Epilepsy

    Office

    4230 Harding Pike Ste 501W, 
    Nashville, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Subir Prasad is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Prasad 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 New Daily Persistent Headache (NDPH), Memory Loss, Migraine, and Seizures.

    Experienced in Juvenile Myoclonic Epilepsy
    Neurology
    Experienced in Juvenile Myoclonic Epilepsy
    Neurology

    Rtna PC

    336 22nd Ave N, 
    Nashville, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Nabil Azar is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Azar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Juvenile Myoclonic Epilepsy. He is also highly rated in 30 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, Seizures, Epilepsy, and Memory Loss.

    Experienced in Juvenile Myoclonic Epilepsy
    Experienced in Juvenile Myoclonic Epilepsy

    Centennial Neuroscience

    345 23rd Ave N Ste 212, 
    Nashville, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Maria Dongas is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Dongas is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Juvenile Myoclonic Epilepsy. She is also highly rated in 22 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Partial Familial Epilepsy, Memory Loss, Seizures, and Partial Seizure. Dr. Dongas is currently accepting new patients.

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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 Tennessee, US?

    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 Tennessee, US?

    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 Tennessee, US?

    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 Tennessee, US?

    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 Tennessee, US?

    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 Tennessee, US?

    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 Tennessee, US?

    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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