The 20 Best Lafora Disease Doctors Near Me in Los Angeles, CA

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The 20 Best Lafora Disease Doctors near Los Angeles, CA

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 101 doctor with experience in Lafora Disease near Los Angeles, CA. Of these, 78 are Experienced, 18 are Advanced and 5 are Distinguished.

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    Jessica Meir
    Distinguished in Lafora Disease
    Distinguished in Lafora Disease

    White Memorial Medical Group

    1701 E Cesar E Chavez Ave, Ste 510, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Jessica Meir is a Neurologist in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Meir is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lafora Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Progressive Myoclonic Epilepsy, Lafora Disease, Unverricht-Lundborg Syndrome, and Dravet Syndrome. Dr. Meir is currently accepting new patients.

    Antonio K. Liu
    Distinguished in Lafora Disease
    Distinguished in Lafora Disease

    White Memorial Medical Group, Inc

    1701 E Cesar E Chavez Ave, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Experience:
    31+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    We specialize in state of the art treatment of all diseases and conditions related to neurological conditions. Dr. Liu is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lafora Disease. His top areas of expertise are Vertigo, Miller-Fisher Syndrome, Stroke, and Guillain-Barre Syndrome.

    Experienced in Lafora Disease
    Experienced in Lafora Disease

    Office

    1520 San Pablo St Ste 3000, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Laura Kalayjian is a Neurologist in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Kalayjian is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lafora Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Epilepsy, Seizures, Memory Loss, and Autosomal Dominant Partial Epilepsy with Auditory Features.

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    Experienced in Lafora Disease
    Experienced in Lafora Disease

    Office

    1520 San Pablo St Ste 3000, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Shawna Benard is a Neurologist in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Benard is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lafora Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Seizures, Autosomal Dominant Partial Epilepsy with Auditory Features, Memory Loss, and Epilepsy.

    Experienced in Lafora Disease
    Pediatric Neurology
    Experienced in Lafora Disease
    Pediatric Neurology
    4650 West Sunset Boulevard, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Nusrat Ahsan is a Pediatric Neurologist in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Ahsan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lafora Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Zika Virus Disease, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Microcephaly with Spastic Quadriplegia, and Microcephaly. Dr. Ahsan is currently accepting new patients.

    Armen J. Cherik
    Distinguished in Lafora Disease
    Distinguished in Lafora Disease

    Armen J. Cherik Md., Inc.

    1215 S Central Ave, 
    Glendale, CA 
     (5.4 miles away)
    Experience:
    38+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Patients and their needs have the highest priority. Dr. Cherik is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lafora Disease. His top areas of expertise are Dravet Syndrome, Progressive Myoclonic Epilepsy, Lafora Disease, and Unverricht-Lundborg Syndrome.

    Advanced in Lafora Disease
    Advanced in Lafora Disease

    Office

    1520 San Pablo St Fl 3, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jonathan Kuo is a Neurologist in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Kuo has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lafora Disease. His top areas of expertise are Partial Familial Epilepsy, Partial Seizure, Memory Loss, and Seizures.

    Advanced in Lafora Disease
    Neurology | Pediatrics
    Advanced in Lafora Disease
    Neurology | Pediatrics

    James J. Kim, Md, Inc.

    520 S Virgil Ave, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (2.6 miles away)
    Experience:
    43+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    James Kim is a Neurologist and a Pediatrics provider in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Kim has been practicing medicine for over 43 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lafora Disease. His top areas of expertise are Genetic Epilepsy with Febrile Seizures Plus (GEFS+), Seizures, Myoclonic Epilepsy, and West Syndrome.

    Advanced in Lafora Disease
    Pediatric Neurology
    Advanced in Lafora Disease
    Pediatric Neurology

    Children's Hospital Los Angeles

    4650 W Sunset Blvd, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Tena Rosser is a Pediatric Neurologist in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Rosser is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lafora Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Neurofibromatosis, Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1), Schwannomatosis, and Memory Loss.

    Advanced in Lafora Disease
    Advanced in Lafora Disease

    Children's Hospital Los Angeles

    4650 W Sunset Blvd, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Wendy Mitchell is a Pediatrics provider in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Mitchell is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lafora Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Hemimegalencephaly, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Dravet Syndrome, and Progressive Myoclonic Epilepsy.

    Advanced in Lafora Disease
    Advanced in Lafora Disease
    5901 West Olympic Boulevard, Suite 301, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (6.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Israel Gorinstein is a Neurologist in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Gorinstein is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lafora Disease. His top areas of expertise are Tension Headache, Syphilitic Aseptic Meningitis, Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy, and Orthostatic Hypotension. Dr. Gorinstein is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Lafora Disease
    Experienced in Lafora Disease

    Office

    1245 Wilshire Blvd Ste 814, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Peter Lorber is a Neurologist in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Lorber is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lafora Disease. His top areas of expertise are Epilepsy with Myoclonic-Atonic Seizures, Myoclonic Epilepsy, West Syndrome, and Epilepsy in Children.

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

    White Memorial Medical Group, Inc

    1701 E Cesar E Chavez Ave, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Experience:
    37+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Shaw Chen is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Chen has been practicing medicine for over 37 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lafora Disease. His top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Familial Hypertension, and Hypertension.

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

    White Memorial Medical Group, Inc

    1701 E Cesar E Chavez Ave, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Experience:
    50+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Alan Lau is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Lau has been practicing medicine for over 50 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lafora Disease. His top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, and Familial Hypertension.

    Experienced in Lafora Disease
    Experienced in Lafora Disease

    Family Care Specialists

    1701 E Cesar E Chavez Ave, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Experience:
    21+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Christopher Hiromura is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Hiromura has been practicing medicine for over 21 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lafora Disease. His top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Diabetic Nephropathy, Epilepsy with Myoclonic-Atonic Seizures, and Balanitis.

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

    White Memorial Medical Group, Inc

    1701 E Cesar E Chavez Ave, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Experience:
    13+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Robert Arieli is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Arieli has been practicing medicine for over 13 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lafora Disease. His top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Diabetic Neuropathy, Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Lafora Disease
    Experienced in Lafora Disease

    Office

    1520 San Pablo St Ste 3000, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Christianne Heck is a Neurologist in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Heck is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lafora Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Seizures, Epilepsy, Memory Loss, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, and Deep Brain Stimulation.

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

    Altamed Health Services Corp.

    2100 W 3rd St Ste 400, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Carlos Yoo is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Yoo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lafora Disease. His top areas of expertise are Obesity in Children, Food Allergy, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Sciatica.

    Experienced in Lafora Disease
    Pediatric Neurology
    Experienced in Lafora Disease
    Pediatric Neurology

    Lac-USC Medical Center

    1200 N State St, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Arthur Partikian is a Pediatric Neurologist in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Partikian is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lafora Disease. His top areas of expertise are Seizures, Epilepsy, Lafora Disease, and Dentatorubral-Pallidoluysian Atrophy.

    Experienced in Lafora Disease
    Internal Medicine | Pediatrics
    Experienced in Lafora Disease
    Internal Medicine | Pediatrics

    Kheir Wilshire Clinic

    3255 Wilshire Blvd, Ste 120, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (2.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Victor Kong is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine and Pediatrics in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Kong is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lafora Disease. His top areas of expertise are Appendicitis, Obesity in Children, Food Allergy, Fasciotomy, and Splenectomy.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    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 Los Angeles, CA?

    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 Los Angeles, CA?

    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 Los Angeles, CA?

    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 Los Angeles, CA?

    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 Los Angeles, CA?

    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 Los Angeles, CA?

    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 Los Angeles, CA?

    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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