The 20 Best Lafora Disease Doctors Near Me in cave creek, AZ

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 13 doctor with experience in Lafora Disease near cave creek, AZ. Of these, 9 are Experienced and 4 are Advanced.

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    Advanced in Lafora Disease
    Advanced in Lafora Disease
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    Carefree Neurology Clinic

    34406 N 27th Dr Ste 102, 
    Phoenix, AZ 
     (10.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi, Malayalam
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Fleny Varghese is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Phoenix, Arizona. Dr. Varghese is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lafora Disease. She is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Alzheimer's Disease, Lafora Disease, and Unverricht-Lundborg Syndrome. Dr. Varghese is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Lafora Disease
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Lafora Disease
    Internal Medicine

    Walgreens #3912

    29660 N Tatum Blvd, 
    Cave Creek, AZ 
     (5.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    James Carpenter is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Cave Creek, Arizona. Dr. Carpenter is rated as an Experienced provider 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 High Cholesterol, Hyperlipidemia Type 3, Collagenous Colitis, and Obesity in Children. Dr. Carpenter is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Lafora Disease
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Lafora Disease
    Family Medicine

    Honorhealh Medical Group TPK

    20745 N Scottsdale Rd Ste 100, 
    Scottsdale, AZ 
     (10.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Elise Donnelly is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Scottsdale, Arizona. Dr. Donnelly is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lafora Disease. She is also highly rated in 142 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, and High Cholesterol. Dr. Donnelly is currently accepting new patients.

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    Advanced in Lafora Disease
    Advanced in Lafora Disease
    Referral may be required

    AZ - Neuro Epilepsy

    5777 E Mayo Blvd, 
    Phoenix, AZ 
     (12.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Amy Crepeau is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Phoenix, Arizona. Dr. Crepeau is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lafora Disease. She is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Seizures, Memory Loss, Epilepsy, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, and Deep Brain Stimulation. Dr. Crepeau is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Lafora Disease
    Advanced in Lafora Disease
    Referral may be required

    AZ - Neuro

    5777 E Mayo Blvd, 
    Phoenix, AZ 
     (12.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Katherine Noe is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Phoenix, Arizona. Dr. Noe is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lafora Disease. She is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Seizures, Epilepsy, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, Memory Loss, and Deep Brain Stimulation. Dr. Noe is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Lafora Disease
    Experienced in Lafora Disease
    Referral may be required

    Center For Neurology And Spine PC

    3805 E Bell Rd, Suite 2400, 
    Phoenix, AZ 
     (13.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Leslie Zuniga is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Phoenix, Arizona. Dr. Zuniga is rated as an Experienced provider 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 Migraine, Migraine with Brainstem Aura, Multiple Sclerosis (MS), and Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS). Dr. Zuniga is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology. Dr. Zuniga is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Lafora Disease
    Advanced in Lafora Disease
    Referral may be required

    Center For Neurology And Spine PC

    3805 E Bell Rd Ste 2400, 
    Phoenix, AZ 
     (14.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Rebecca Jones is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Phoenix, Arizona. Dr. Jones is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lafora Disease. She is also highly rated in 35 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Memory Loss, Tension Headache, Migraine, and Neuralgia. Dr. Jones is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Lafora Disease
    Experienced in Lafora Disease
    Referral may be required

    AZ - Neuro Epilepsy

    5777 E Mayo Blvd, 
    Phoenix, AZ 
     (12.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, German
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Cornelia Drees is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Phoenix, Arizona. Dr. Drees is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lafora Disease. She is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Seizures, Epilepsy, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, Memory Loss, and Deep Brain Stimulation. Dr. Drees is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Lafora Disease
    Experienced in Lafora Disease
    Referral may be required

    AZ - Neuro Epilepsy

    5777 E Mayo Blvd, 
    Phoenix, AZ 
     (12.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Joseph Drazkowski is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Phoenix, Arizona. Dr. Drazkowski is rated as an Experienced provider 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 Seizures, Epilepsy, Memory Loss, and Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure. Dr. Drazkowski is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Lafora Disease
    Experienced in Lafora Disease
    Referral may be required

    AZ - Neuro

    5777 E Mayo Blvd, 
    Phoenix, AZ 
     (12.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Matthew Hoerth is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Phoenix, Arizona. Dr. Hoerth is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lafora Disease. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Seizures, Epilepsy, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, and Memory Loss. Dr. Hoerth is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Lafora Disease
    Experienced in Lafora Disease
    Referral may be required

    Mayo Clinic Hospital In Arizona

    5777 E Mayo Blvd, 
    Phoenix, AZ 
     (12.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Shannon Chiu is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Phoenix, Arizona. Dr. Chiu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lafora Disease. She is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Movement Disorders, Parkinson's Disease, Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation, Essential Tremor, and Deep Brain Stimulation.

    Experienced in Lafora Disease
    Experienced in Lafora Disease
    Referral may be required

    Mayo Clinic Arizona

    5701 E Mayo Blvd, 
    Phoenix, AZ 
     (12.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Joseph Sirven is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Phoenix, Arizona. Dr. Sirven is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lafora Disease. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Epilepsy, Seizures, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, Progressive Hemifacial Atrophy, and Awake Craniotomy. Dr. Sirven is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Lafora Disease
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Lafora Disease
    Family Medicine

    Noah Palomino Health Center

    16251 N Cave Creek Rd, 
    Phoenix, AZ 
     (14.4 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Katherine Chuang is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Phoenix, Arizona. She has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Chuang is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lafora Disease. Her clinical expertise encompasses Unverricht-Lundborg Syndrome, Lafora Disease, Progressive Myoclonic Epilepsy, and Dravet Syndrome. Dr. Chuang is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 09/26/2026

    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 near cave creek, AZ?

    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 near cave creek, AZ?

    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 Lafora Disease doctors near cave creek, AZ?

    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 near cave creek, AZ?

    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 near cave creek, AZ?

    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 near cave creek, AZ?

    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 near cave creek, AZ?

    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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