The 20 Best Lafora Disease Doctors Near Me in MD, ES

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Last Updated: 11/08/2026

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MediFind found 34 doctor with experience in Lafora Disease near MD, ES. Of these, 25 are Experienced, 5 are Distinguished, 3 are Advanced and 1 are Elite.

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    Elite in Lafora Disease
    Elite in Lafora Disease
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    Madrid, MD, ES 

    Jose Serratosa practices practicing medicine in Madrid, Spain. Mr. Serratosa is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Lafora Disease. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lafora Disease, Dentatorubral-Pallidoluysian Atrophy, Myoclonic Epilepsy, and Epilepsy with Myoclonic-Atonic Seizures.

    Distinguished in Lafora Disease
    Distinguished in Lafora Disease
    Referral may be required
    Madrid, MD, ES 

    Beatriz Giraldez practices practicing medicine in Madrid, Spain. Ms. Giraldez is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Lafora Disease. She is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Myoclonic Epilepsy, Lafora Disease, Dentatorubral-Pallidoluysian Atrophy, and Epilepsy with Myoclonic-Atonic Seizures.

    Distinguished in Lafora Disease
    Distinguished in Lafora Disease
    Referral may be required
    Madrid, MD, ES 

    Luis Puerta-Zafra practices practicing medicine in Madrid, Spain. Mr. Puerta-Zafra is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Lafora Disease. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lafora Disease, Dentatorubral-Pallidoluysian Atrophy, Myoclonic Epilepsy, and Epilepsy with Myoclonic-Atonic Seizures.

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    Distinguished in Lafora Disease
    Distinguished in Lafora Disease
    Referral may be required
    Madrid, MD, ES 

    Marina Sanchez practices practicing medicine in Madrid, Spain. Ms. Sanchez is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Lafora Disease. She is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Myoclonic Epilepsy, Dentatorubral-Pallidoluysian Atrophy, Lafora Disease, and Epilepsy with Myoclonic-Atonic Seizures.

    Distinguished in Lafora Disease
    Distinguished in Lafora Disease
    Referral may be required
    Madrid, MD, ES 

    Nerea Cabeza-Iglesias practices practicing medicine in Madrid, Spain. Ms. Cabeza-Iglesias is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Lafora Disease. She is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Dentatorubral-Pallidoluysian Atrophy, Lafora Disease, Myoclonic Epilepsy, and Epilepsy with Myoclonic-Atonic Seizures.

    Distinguished in Lafora Disease
    Distinguished in Lafora Disease
    Referral may be required
    Madrid, MD, ES 

    Gema Martin-Sanchez practices practicing medicine in Madrid, Spain. Ms. Martin-Sanchez is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Lafora Disease. She is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Dentatorubral-Pallidoluysian Atrophy, Lafora Disease, Myoclonic Epilepsy, and Epilepsy with Myoclonic-Atonic Seizures.

    Advanced in Lafora Disease
    Advanced in Lafora Disease
    Referral may be required
    Madrid, MD, ES 

    Marina Paz-Villanueva practices practicing medicine in Madrid, Spain. Ms. Paz-Villanueva is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Lafora Disease. She is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Myoclonic Epilepsy Associated With Ragged Red Fibers, MELAS Syndrome, Lafora Disease, and Dentatorubral-Pallidoluysian Atrophy.

    Advanced in Lafora Disease
    Advanced in Lafora Disease
    Referral may be required
    Madrid, MD, ES 

    Rosa Lopez-Guerrero practices practicing medicine in Madrid, Spain. Ms. Lopez-Guerrero is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Lafora Disease. She is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Myoclonic Epilepsy, Dentatorubral-Pallidoluysian Atrophy, Lafora Disease, and Epilepsy with Myoclonic-Atonic Seizures.

    Advanced in Lafora Disease
    Advanced in Lafora Disease
    Referral may be required
    Madrid, MD, ES 

    Ana Cabrero-Garcia practices practicing medicine in Madrid, Spain. Ms. Cabrero-Garcia is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Lafora Disease. She is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Myoclonic Epilepsy, Dentatorubral-Pallidoluysian Atrophy, Lafora Disease, and Epilepsy with Myoclonic-Atonic Seizures.

    Experienced in Lafora Disease
    Experienced in Lafora Disease
    Referral may be required
    Majadahonda, MD, ES 

    Pablo Pavia-Garcia practices practicing medicine in Majadahonda, Spain. Mr. Pavia-Garcia is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Lafora Disease. He is also highly rated in 23 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Transthyretin Amyloid Cardiomyopathy, Cardiomyopathy, Transthyretin Amyloidosis, Heart Transplant, and Pacemaker Implantation.

    Experienced in Lafora Disease
    Experienced in Lafora Disease
    Referral may be required
    Madrid, MD, ES 

    Santiago Cordoba-De practices practicing medicine in Madrid, Spain. Mr. Cordoba-De is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Lafora Disease. He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hemolytic-Uremic Syndrome, D-Minus Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome, D-Plus Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome, Kidney Transplant, and Tissue Biopsy.

    Experienced in Lafora Disease
    Experienced in Lafora Disease
    Referral may be required
    Madrid, MD, ES 

    Paola Bovolenta practices practicing medicine in Madrid, Spain. Ms. Bovolenta is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Lafora Disease. She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Coloboma, Microphthalmia, Lafora Disease, and Dentatorubral-Pallidoluysian Atrophy.

    Experienced in Lafora Disease
    Experienced in Lafora Disease
    Referral may be required
    Ciber Cv, 
    Madrid, MD, ES 

    Teresa Sevilla practices practicing medicine in Madrid, Spain. Ms. Sevilla is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Lafora Disease. She is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease, Infective Endocarditis, Endocarditis, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).

    Experienced in Lafora Disease
    Experienced in Lafora Disease
    Referral may be required
    Madrid, MD, ES 

    Javier Gayarre practices practicing medicine in Madrid, Spain. Mr. Gayarre is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Lafora Disease. His clinical expertise encompasses Lafora Disease, Dentatorubral-Pallidoluysian Atrophy, Epilepsy with Myoclonic-Atonic Seizures, and Ovarian Cancer.

    Experienced in Lafora Disease
    Experienced in Lafora Disease
    Referral may be required
    Nino Jesus, MD, ES 

    Anna Rodriguez-Duat practices practicing medicine in Nino Jesus, Spain. Ms. Rodriguez-Duat is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Lafora Disease. She is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses CAPOS Syndrome, Cafe-Au-Lait Spots, Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1), and Legius Syndrome.

    Experienced in Lafora Disease
    Experienced in Lafora Disease
    Referral may be required
    Madrid, MD, ES 

    Maria Orero-Villalba practices practicing medicine in Madrid, Spain. Ms. Orero-Villalba is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Lafora Disease. She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Cerebral Hypoxia, Myoclonic Epilepsy, Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), and Heart Attack.

    Experienced in Lafora Disease
    Experienced in Lafora Disease
    Referral may be required
    Madrid, MD, ES 

    Ana Velasco-Beltran practices practicing medicine in Madrid, Spain. Ms. Velasco-Beltran is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Lafora Disease. Her clinical expertise encompasses Lafora Disease, Dentatorubral-Pallidoluysian Atrophy, COVID-19, and Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS).

    Experienced in Lafora Disease
    Experienced in Lafora Disease
    Referral may be required
    Madrid, MD, ES 

    Roberto Blanco-Lopez practices practicing medicine in Madrid, Spain. Mr. Blanco-Lopez is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Lafora Disease. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Essential Tremor, Movement Disorders, Drug Induced Dyskinesia, and Multiple Symmetric Lipomatosis.

    Experienced in Lafora Disease
    Experienced in Lafora Disease
    Referral may be required
    Madrid, MD, ES 

    Lorena Desdentado practices practicing medicine in Madrid, Spain. Ms. Desdentado is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Lafora Disease. Her clinical expertise encompasses Myoclonic Epilepsy, Lafora Disease, Dentatorubral-Pallidoluysian Atrophy, and Obesity.

    Experienced in Lafora Disease
    Experienced in Lafora Disease
    Referral may be required
    Madrid, MD, ES 

    Enrique Pezzi-Lara practices practicing medicine in Madrid, Spain. Mr. Pezzi-Lara is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Lafora Disease. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cardiomyopathy, Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM), Heart Failure, Pacemaker Implantation, and Heart Transplant.

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    Last Updated: 11/08/2026

    What is the definition of Lafora Disease?

    Lafora disease is an inherited, severe form of progressive myoclonus epilepsy. The condition most commonly begins with epileptic seizures in late childhood or adolescence. Other signs and symptoms include difficulty walking, muscle spasms (myoclonus) and dementia. Affected people also experience rapid cognitive deterioration that begins around the same time as the seizures. Most cases are caused by changes in either the EPM2A gene or the NHLRC1 gene and are inherited in an autosomal recessive manner.

    When should I see a Lafora Disease doctor in MD, ES?

    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 Lafora Disease doctor in MD, ES?

    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 Lafora Disease doctor in MD, ES?

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    How does MediFind rank Lafora Disease doctors in MD, ES?

    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 Lafora Disease doctors in MD, ES?

    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 Lafora Disease doctor in MD, ES?

    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 Lafora Disease doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Lafora Disease 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 Lafora Disease doctor in MD, ES?

    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 Lafora Disease 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 Lafora Disease 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 Lafora Disease doctors in MD, ES?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Lafora Disease 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 Lafora Disease doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Lafora Disease 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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