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

Find the Top Lafora Disease Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 24 doctor with experience in Lafora Disease near malibu, CA. Of these, 18 are Experienced, 5 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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24 providers found
    Distinguished in Lafora Disease
    Distinguished in Lafora Disease
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    Santa Monica Womens Health Inc.

    2001 Santa Monica Blvd Ste 860, 
    Santa Monica, CA 
     (12.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Clifford Segil is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Santa Monica, California. Dr. Segil is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lafora Disease. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lafora Disease, Unverricht-Lundborg Syndrome, Dravet Syndrome, and Memory Loss.

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

    Quantum Neurology

    30200 Agoura Rd., Suite 130, 
    Agoura Hills, CA 
     (8.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    George Gonzalez is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Agoura Hills, California. Dr. Gonzalez is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lafora Disease. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Stroke, Tension Headache, Essential Tremor, and Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA). Dr. Gonzalez is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Malibu-Family Internal Medicine & Pediatrics

    23815 Stuart Ranch Rd # 300, 
    Malibu, CA 
     (9.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Milica Simpson is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Malibu, California. Dr. Simpson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lafora Disease. Her clinical expertise encompasses Melorheostosis, Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis, Osteopenia, and Juvenile Primary Osteoporosis.

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    Advanced in Lafora Disease
    Advanced in Lafora Disease
    Referral may be required
    18133 Ventura Boulevard, Suite 300, 
    Tarzana, CA 
     (11.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Pari Young is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Tarzana, California. Dr. Young is rated as an Advanced provider 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 Lafora Disease, Unverricht-Lundborg Syndrome, Progressive Myoclonic Epilepsy, and Parkinson's Disease. Dr. Young is board certified in Neurology. Dr. Young is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Lafora Disease
    Neurology | Psychiatry
    Advanced in Lafora Disease
    Neurology | Psychiatry
    Referral may be required
    7301 Medical Center Drive, Suite 410, 
    West Hills, CA 
     (11.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Adel Olshansky is a Neurologist and a Psychiatrist practicing medicine in West Hills, California. Dr. Olshansky is rated as an Advanced provider 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 Susac Syndrome, Tension Headache, Migraine, and Landau-Kleffner Syndrome. Dr. Olshansky is board certified in American Board Psychiatry & Neurology. Dr. Olshansky is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Lafora Disease
    Advanced in Lafora Disease
    Referral may be required
    7301 Medical Center Drive, Suite 410, 
    West Hills, CA 
     (11.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Veena Sengupta is a Neurologist practicing medicine in West Hills, California. Dr. Sengupta is rated as an Advanced 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 Susac Syndrome, Migraine, Primary Orthostatic Tremor, and Tension Headache. Dr. Sengupta is board certified in American Board Psychiatry & Neurology. Dr. Sengupta is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Lafora Disease
    Advanced in Lafora Disease
    Referral may be required
    2021 Santa Monica Boulevard, Suite 525E, 
    Santa Monica, CA 
     (12.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Valeri Yarema is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Santa Monica, California. Dr. Yarema is rated as an Advanced provider 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 Infantile Axonal Neuropathy, Hereditary Sensory and Autonomic Neuropathy Type 2, Congenital Insensitivity to Pain with Anhidrosis, and Peripheral Neuropathy. Dr. Yarema is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Lafora Disease
    Advanced in Lafora Disease
    Referral may be required
    4560 Admiralty Way, Suite 352, 
    Marina Del Rey, CA 
     (14.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Robert Giombetti is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Marina Del Rey, California. Dr. Giombetti is rated as an Advanced provider 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 Stroke, Post-Traumatic Epilepsy, Landau-Kleffner Syndrome, and Memory Loss. Dr. Giombetti is board certified in American Board Psychiatry & Neurology. Dr. Giombetti is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Kaiser Permanente Woodland Hills Medical Center

    5601 De Soto Ave, 
    Woodland Hills, CA 
     (10.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Gabrielle Glasser is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Woodland Hills, California. Dr. Glasser is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lafora Disease. Her clinical expertise encompasses Genetic Epilepsy with Febrile Seizures Plus (GEFS+), Seizures, Migraine, and Autism Spectrum Disorder.

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

    Edward H. Jeon M.D.

    23101 Sherman Pl Ste 405, 
    West Hills, CA 
     (11.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jenny Zhu is a Neurologist practicing medicine in West Hills, California. Dr. Zhu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lafora Disease. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Opsoclonus-Myoclonus Syndrome, Trigeminal Neuralgia, Restless Legs Syndrome, and Myasthenia Gravis.

    Experienced in Lafora Disease
    Experienced in Lafora Disease
    Referral may be required
    1821 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 301A, 
    Santa Monica, CA 
     (11.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dorothy Dada is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Santa Monica, California. Dr. Dada is rated as an Experienced provider 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 Migraine with Brainstem Aura, Migraine, New Daily Persistent Headache (NDPH), and Memory Loss. Dr. Dada is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Michael E. Gold M.D. Inc.

    2021 Santa Monica Blvd Ste 525E, 
    Santa Monica, CA 
     (12.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Edwin Amos-Iii is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Santa Monica, California. Dr. Amos-Iii is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lafora Disease. His clinical expertise encompasses Memory Loss, Autosomal Dominant Partial Epilepsy with Auditory Features, Poliomyelitis, and Seizures.

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

    Santa Monica Bay Area Physicians

    1260 15th St Ste 1501, 
    Santa Monica, CA 
     (12.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Bernard Katz is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Santa Monica, California. Dr. Katz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lafora Disease. His clinical expertise encompasses Pigmented Purpuric Dermatosis, Osteoporosis, Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, and Melorheostosis.

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

    Lisa C Moore MD Inc

    1301 20th St Ste 290, 
    Santa Monica, CA 
     (12.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mark Nachman is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Santa Monica, California. Dr. Nachman 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 Chronic Cough, Vertigo, Fainting, and Stomach Cancer.

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

    Cedars-Sinai Neurology-Santa Monica

    1919 Santa Monica Blvd Ste 100, 
    Santa Monica, CA 
     (12.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Steven Sykes is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Santa Monica, California. Dr. Sykes is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lafora Disease. His clinical expertise encompasses Cerebellar Degeneration, Memory Loss, Seizures, and Epilepsy.

    Experienced in Lafora Disease
    Experienced in Lafora Disease
    Referral may be required
    18370 Burbank Blvd, Suite 107, 
    Tarzana, CA 
     (12.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Peter Andersson is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Tarzana, California. Dr. Andersson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lafora Disease. He is also highly rated in 24 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Myoclonic Epilepsy Associated With Ragged Red Fibers, Athetosis, Memory Loss, and Migraine.

    Experienced in Lafora Disease
    Neurology | Sleep Medicine | Psychiatry
    Experienced in Lafora Disease
    Neurology | Sleep Medicine | Psychiatry
    Referral may be required
    18370 Burbank Blvd, Suite 414, 
    Tarzana, CA 
     (12.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Daniel Ahoubim is a Neurologist and a Sleep Medicine provider practicing medicine in Tarzana, California. Dr. Ahoubim 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 Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), Landau-Kleffner Syndrome, Stroke, and Memory Loss.

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

    Moonlight Sleep Labs LLC

    5363 Balboa Blvd Ste 121, 
    Encino, CA 
     (13.2 miles away)
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Madeline Kahan is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Encino, California. She has been practicing medicine for over 10 years. Dr. Kahan is rated as an Experienced 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 Seizures, Genetic Epilepsy with Febrile Seizures Plus (GEFS+), Epilepsy, and Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure.

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

    UCLA Health Westwood Neurology

    300 UCLA Medical Plz Ste B200, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (14.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dawn Eliashiv is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Eliashiv is rated as an Experienced 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, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, Epilepsy, Memory Loss, and Deep Brain Stimulation. Dr. Eliashiv is currently accepting new patients.

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

    UCLA Health Westwood Neurology

    300 UCLA Medical Plz Ste B200, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (14.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Jerome Engel is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Engel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lafora Disease. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Seizures, Memory Loss, Epilepsy, and Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure. Dr. Engel 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 malibu, 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 malibu, 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 malibu, 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 malibu, 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 malibu, 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 malibu, 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 malibu, 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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