The 20 Best Lafora Disease Doctors Near Me in Sacramento, CA

Find the Top Lafora Disease Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 38 doctor with experience in Lafora Disease near Sacramento, CA. Of these, 30 are Experienced and 8 are Advanced.

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38 providers found
    Advanced in Lafora Disease
    Advanced in Lafora Disease

    Buhler Specialty Pavilion

    2800 L Street, Suite 500, 
    Sacramento, CA 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Ardeep Sekhon is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Sacramento, California. Dr. Sekhon is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lafora Disease. She is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Seizures, Memory Loss, Autosomal Dominant Partial Epilepsy with Auditory Features, and Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure. Dr. Sekhon is board certified in Neurology - Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology Certified. Dr. Sekhon is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Lafora Disease
    Experienced in Lafora Disease

    Primary & Specialty Care - Mercy Medical Group - Midtown Sacramento, CA

    3000 Q St, 
    Sacramento, CA 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Edwin Cruz is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Sacramento, California. Dr. Cruz is rated as an Experienced provider 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 Seizures, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, Epilepsy, and Memory Loss. Dr. Cruz is board certified in Psychiatry & Neurology (Neurology) and Psychiatry & Neurology (Sub: Epilepsy). Dr. Cruz is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Shailesh Asaikar, MD

    1111 Exposition Blvd, Bldg 700 Ste 102, 
    Sacramento, CA 
     (2.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Shailesh Asaikar is a Neurologist and a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Sacramento, California. Dr. Asaikar is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lafora Disease. He is also highly rated in 28 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Autism Spectrum Disorder, Spasmus Nutans, Stereotypic Movement Disorder, and Zika Virus Disease. Dr. Asaikar is board certified in Psychiatry & Neurology (Neurology). Dr. Asaikar is currently accepting new patients.

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    Experienced in Lafora Disease
    Neurology
    Experienced in Lafora Disease
    Neurology

    UC Davis Neurosciences Clinic

    3160 Folsom Blvd Ste 2100, 
    Sacramento, CA 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Kiran Kanth is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Sacramento, California. Dr. Kanth 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 Encephalocele, Seizures, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, and Epilepsy.

    Advanced in Lafora Disease
    Family Medicine
    Advanced in Lafora Disease
    Family Medicine

    Office

    1600 9th St Ste 205, 
    Sacramento, CA 
     (0.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mary Christensen is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Sacramento, California. Dr. Christensen is rated as an Advanced provider 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 Memory Loss, Unverricht-Lundborg Syndrome, Lafora Disease, and Progressive Myoclonic Epilepsy.

    Experienced in Lafora Disease
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Lafora Disease
    Family Medicine
    3000 Q St Fl 2, 
    Sacramento, CA 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Personal Interests and Hobbies: Hiking, weight-lifting and wine-tasting.Why Did You Become a Medical Provider? I became a physician to help others improve their health and well-being.I believe in educating and partnering with patients to develop shared care plans. Dr. Valenzuela is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lafora Disease. He is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses High Cholesterol, Obesity in Children, Hypothyroidism, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism. Dr. Valenzuela is board certified in Family Medicine.

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

    Alhambra Medical Office

    1201 Alhambra Blvd., Suite 330, 
    Sacramento, CA 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Dana Hawkins is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Sacramento, California. Dr. Hawkins is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lafora Disease. Her clinical expertise encompasses Urethritis, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Lafora Disease, and Unverricht-Lundborg Syndrome. Dr. Hawkins is board certified in Family Medicine.

    Advanced in Lafora Disease
    Neurology
    Advanced in Lafora Disease
    Neurology

    UC Davis Neurosciences Clinic

    3160 Folsom Blvd Ste 2100, 
    Sacramento, CA 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Masud Seyal is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Sacramento, California. Dr. Seyal is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lafora Disease. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Seizures, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, Epilepsy, and Dravet Syndrome.

    Experienced in Lafora Disease
    Pediatric Neurology | Pediatrics
    Experienced in Lafora Disease
    Pediatric Neurology | Pediatrics

    Sutter Medical Group

    1625 Stockton Blvd, Suit 104, 
    Sacramento, CA 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi, Marathi

    Shubhangi Chitnis is a Pediatrics specialist and a Pediatric Neurologist practicing medicine in Sacramento, California. Dr. Chitnis is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lafora Disease. Her clinical expertise encompasses Seizures, Tourette Syndrome, Autism Spectrum Disorder, and Epilepsy. Dr. Chitnis is board certified in Psychiatry & Neurology (Sub: Epilepsy) and Psychiatry & Neurology CSQ In Child Neurology.

    Experienced in Lafora Disease
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Lafora Disease
    Family Medicine
    4635 Freeport Blvd., Suite D, 
    Sacramento, CA 
     (3.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Dawei Zheng is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Sacramento, California. Dr. Zheng is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lafora Disease. He is also highly rated in 37 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses High Cholesterol, Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism. Dr. Zheng is board certified in Family Medicine - Board Certified.

    Advanced in Lafora Disease
    Advanced in Lafora Disease
    7600 Hospital Dr., Suite J, 
    Sacramento, CA 
     (9.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Rebecca Jordan is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Sacramento, California. Dr. Jordan is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lafora Disease. She is also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Migraine with Brainstem Aura, Lafora Disease, Unverricht-Lundborg Syndrome, and Memory Loss. Dr. Jordan is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Lafora Disease
    Experienced in Lafora Disease
    6555 Coyle Ave Ste 260, 
    Carmichael, CA 
     (9.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Joey Boiser is board-certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, as well as the Philippine Neurological Association. Dr. Boiser is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lafora Disease. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lewy Body Dementia (LBD), Cerebellar Degeneration, Parkinson's Disease, and Movement Disorders. Dr. Boiser is board certified in Psychiatry & Neurology (Neurology). Dr. Boiser is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Lafora Disease
    Pediatric Neurology | Pediatrics
    Experienced in Lafora Disease
    Pediatric Neurology | Pediatrics

    UC Davis Medical Center - Dept Of Pediatrics

    2516 Stockton Blvd, Ste 384, 
    Sacramento, CA 
     (0.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Shannon Liang is a Pediatrics specialist and a Pediatric Neurologist practicing medicine in Sacramento, California. Dr. Liang is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lafora Disease. Her clinical expertise encompasses Aphantasia, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, Seizures, and Genetic Epilepsy with Febrile Seizures Plus (GEFS+). Dr. Liang is board certified in Psychiatry & Neurology CSQ In Child Neurology.

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

    Office

    1600 9th St, 
    Sacramento, CA 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Gilbert Gonzales is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Sacramento, California. Dr. Gonzales is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lafora Disease. His clinical expertise encompasses Autism Spectrum Disorder, Myoclonic Epilepsy, West Syndrome, and Epilepsy with Myoclonic-Atonic Seizures.

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

    Kaiser Foundation Health Plan Inc

    501 J St, 
    Sacramento, CA 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Roberto Solis is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Sacramento, California. Dr. Solis is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lafora Disease. His clinical expertise encompasses Lafora Disease, Unverricht-Lundborg Syndrome, Progressive Myoclonic Epilepsy, and Diabetic Neuropathy.

    Experienced in Lafora Disease
    Experienced in Lafora Disease

    UC Davis Neurosciences Clinic

    3160 Folsom Blvd Ste 2100, 
    Sacramento, CA 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jeffrey Kennedy is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Sacramento, California. Dr. Kennedy is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lafora Disease. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Seizures, Memory Loss, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, and Partial Seizure.

    Experienced in Lafora Disease
    Experienced in Lafora Disease

    UC Davis Neurosciences Clinic

    3160 Folsom Blvd Ste 2100, 
    Sacramento, CA 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Marc Lenaerts is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Sacramento, California. Dr. Lenaerts is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lafora Disease. He is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Migraine, Headache, Migraine with Brainstem Aura, and Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease.

    Experienced in Lafora Disease
    Experienced in Lafora Disease

    Sutter Medical Plaza-Pediatric Neurology

    1625 Stockton Blvd Ste 104, 
    Sacramento, CA 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Nathaniel Hodoba is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Sacramento, California. Dr. Hodoba is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lafora Disease. His clinical expertise encompasses Genetic Epilepsy with Febrile Seizures Plus (GEFS+), Seizures, Benign Rolandic Epilepsy, and Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure.

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

    Strategies For Change

    3301 Fong Ranch Rd, 
    Sacramento, CA 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Moua is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Sacramento, California. Dr. Moua is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lafora Disease. He is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Familial Hypertension.

    Experienced in Lafora Disease
    Neurology | Psychiatry
    Experienced in Lafora Disease
    Neurology | Psychiatry

    Sacramento Medical Center

    2025 Morse Avenue, 3rd Floor, 
    Sacramento, CA 
     (5.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Leo Chen is a Neurologist and a Psychiatrist practicing medicine in Sacramento, California. Dr. Chen 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 Epilepsy, Seizures, Memory Loss, and Tuberous Sclerosis Complex. Dr. Chen is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    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 Sacramento, 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 Sacramento, 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 Sacramento, 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 Sacramento, 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 Sacramento, 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 Sacramento, 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 Sacramento, 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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