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

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 27 doctor with experience in Lafora Disease near poway, CA. Of these, 22 are Experienced, 4 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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    Advanced in Lafora Disease
    Advanced in Lafora Disease
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    Poway Office

    15721 Pomerado Rd, 
    Poway, CA 
     (2.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Chunyang Wang is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Poway, California. Dr. Wang is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lafora Disease. She is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Seizures, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, Memory Loss, Stroke, and Thrombectomy. Dr. Wang is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Office

    15644 Pomerado Rd Ste 300, 
    Poway, CA 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Gilbert Ho is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Poway, California. Dr. Ho 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 Memory Loss, Alzheimer's Disease, Dementia, and Seizures. Dr. Ho is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Sharp Rees-Stealy Medical Group Inc

    16899 W Bernardo Dr, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Ellen Pastrano is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Pastrano is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lafora Disease. Her clinical expertise encompasses High Cholesterol, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, and Familial Hypertension.

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    Distinguished in Lafora Disease
    Distinguished in Lafora Disease
    Referral may be required

    Office

    7625 Mesa College Dr Ste 200A, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (13.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Monali Patel is a Neurologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Patel is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lafora Disease. She is also highly rated in 26 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo, Vertigo, Progressive Myoclonic Epilepsy, and Dravet Syndrome.

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

    Sharp Healthcare

    10243 Genetic Center Dr, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (9.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Angela Sung is a Neurologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Sung is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lafora Disease. Her clinical expertise encompasses Pontocerebellar Hypoplasia, Primary Lateral Sclerosis, Sandhoff Disease, and Memory Loss. Dr. Sung is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Lafora Disease
    Experienced in Lafora Disease
    Referral may be required
    10243 Genetic Center Dr, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (9.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Scott Riedler is a Neurologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Riedler is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lafora Disease. His clinical expertise encompasses Alzheimer's Disease, Neuronal Intranuclear Inclusion Disease (NIID), Partial Familial Epilepsy, and Memory Loss.

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

    The Neuron Clinic

    838 Nordahl Rd, Ste #200, 
    San Marcos, CA 
     (12.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Fariba Farhidvash is a Neurologist practicing medicine in San Marcos, California. Dr. Farhidvash is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lafora Disease. She is also highly rated in 22 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Memory Loss, Seizures, Epilepsy, and Trigeminal Neuralgia.

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

    Office

    7625 Mesa College Dr Ste 200A, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (13.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Ian Purcell is a Neurologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Purcell is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lafora Disease. He is also highly rated in 65 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo, Vertigo, Dysgraphia, and Migraine.

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

    Cleveland Clinic

    400 Craven Rd, 
    San Marcos, CA 
     (13.9 miles away)
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Elizabeth Spurgeon is a Neurologist practicing medicine in San Marcos, California. She has been practicing medicine for over 10 years. Dr. Spurgeon 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, Continuous Spike-Wave During Slow Sleep Syndrome, Photosensitive Epilepsy, and Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure. Dr. Spurgeon is currently accepting new patients.

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

    UC San Diego Health Neurological Institute

    4510 Executive Dr Ste 325, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (10.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Anastasie Dunn-Pirio is a Neurologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Dunn-Pirio is rated as an Experienced 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 Encephalitis, Anti-NMDA Receptor Encephalitis, Rasmussen Encephalitis, and Myelin Oligodendrocyte Glycoprotein Antibody-Associated Disease.

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

    Office

    9850 Genesee Ave Ste 340, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (12.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Naira Kocharian is a Neurologist practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Kocharian 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 Susac Syndrome, Memory Loss, Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), and Headache. Dr. Kocharian is currently accepting new patients.

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

    University Of California San Diego Jacobs Medical Center

    9300 Campus Point Dr, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (12.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Leena Kansal is a Neurologist practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Kansal is rated as an Experienced 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, Memory Loss, Partial Seizure, and Autosomal Dominant Nocturnal Frontal Lobe Epilepsy (ADNFLE). Dr. Kansal is currently accepting new patients.

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

    University Of California San Diego Jacobs Medical Center

    9300 Campus Point Dr, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (12.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Vicente Iragui is a Neurologist practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Iragui 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, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, Memory Loss, and Absence Seizure.

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

    UC San Diego Health Clinical Laboratory-La Jolla

    9350 Campus Point Dr, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (12.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    David Lee is a Neurologist practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Lee is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lafora Disease. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Partial Familial Epilepsy, Partial Seizure, Seizures, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, and Gastrostomy.

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

    Er-Kai Gao MD Inc.

    8851 Center Dr Ste 603, 
    La Mesa, CA 
     (12.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Yu Cheng is a Neurologist practicing medicine in La Mesa, California. Dr. Cheng is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lafora Disease. He is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Memory Loss, Seizures, Stroke, and Autosomal Dominant Partial Epilepsy with Auditory Features.

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

    Kaiser Permanente Vandever Medical Offices

    4405 Vandever Ave, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (12.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Cam Tran is a Neurologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Tran 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 Epilepsy, Memory Loss, Seizures, and Dravet Syndrome. Dr. Tran is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Kaiser Permanente Vandever Medical Offices - Neurology Department

    4405 Vandever Ave, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (12.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Cynthia Spier is a Neurologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Spier is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lafora Disease. Her clinical expertise encompasses Progressive Myoclonic Epilepsy, Lafora Disease, Unverricht-Lundborg Syndrome, and Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS).

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

    Sharp Rees-Stealy Medical Group Inc

    5525 Grossmont Center Dr, 
    La Mesa, CA 
     (12.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Brandon Holbert is a Neurologist practicing medicine in La Mesa, California. Dr. Holbert 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, Memory Loss, Seizures, and Migraine.

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

    Scripps Clinic Torrey Pines

    10710 N Torrey Pines Rd, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (12.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Nicholas Jonas is a Neurologist practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Jonas is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lafora Disease. He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Memory Loss, Seizures, Migraine with Brainstem Aura, and Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure. Dr. Jonas is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Scripps Clinic Torrey Pines

    10710 N Torrey Pines Rd, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (12.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Michelle Ubels-Van is a Neurologist practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Ubels-Van 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 Partial Familial Epilepsy, Partial Seizure, Seizures, and Memory Loss.

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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 poway, 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 poway, 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 poway, 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 poway, 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 poway, 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 poway, 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 poway, 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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