The 20 Best Lafora Disease Doctors Near Me in vernon, CT

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 20 doctor with experience in Lafora Disease near vernon, CT. Of these, 20 are Experienced.

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    Experienced in Lafora Disease
    Experienced in Lafora Disease
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    Hartford Healthcare Movement Disorders Center

    35 Talcottville Rd Ste 6, 
    Vernon, CT 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Joy Demarcaida is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Vernon, Connecticut. Dr. Demarcaida 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 Movement Disorders, Parkinson's Disease, Drug Induced Dyskinesia, and Familial Paroxysmal Nonkinesigenic Dyskinesia.

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

    Asylum Hill - Family Medicine Center At East Hartford

    893 Main St, Ste 101, 
    East Hartford, CT 
     (9.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Andrew Feller is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in East Hartford, Connecticut. Dr. Feller 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 Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Ureteroscopy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Feller is board certified in American Board Of Family Medicine. Dr. Feller is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Lafora Disease
    Neurology | Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine
    Experienced in Lafora Disease
    Neurology | Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine
    Referral may be required

    Hartford Neurology LLC

    622 Hebron Ave, Ste 102, 
    Glastonbury, CT 
     (9.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Phyllis Grable-Esposito is a Neurologist and a Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine provider practicing medicine in Glastonbury, Connecticut. Dr. Grable-Esposito is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lafora Disease. She is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Essential Tremor, Infantile Axonal Neuropathy, Hereditary Sensory and Autonomic Neuropathy Type 2, and Congenital Insensitivity to Pain with Anhidrosis. Dr. Grable-Esposito is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology, Neuromuscular Medicine , American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology, Neurology, and American Board Of Psychiatry & Neurology, Neurology . Dr. Grable-Esposito is currently accepting new patients.

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    Experienced in Lafora Disease
    Neurology | Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine
    Experienced in Lafora Disease
    Neurology | Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine
    Referral may be required

    Hartford Neurology LLC

    85 Seymour St, Ste 800, 
    Hartford, CT 
     (11.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Arike Price is a Neurologist and a Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine provider practicing medicine in Hartford, Connecticut. Dr. Price 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 Migraine with Brainstem Aura, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, Memory Loss, and Migraine. Dr. Price is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology, Neuromuscular Medicine and American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology, Neurology. Dr. Price is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Lafora Disease
    Neurology | Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine
    Experienced in Lafora Disease
    Neurology | Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine
    Referral may be required

    Saint Francis Hospital And Medical Center - Neurology

    114 Woodland St, 
    Hartford, CT 
     (11.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Nirav Sanghani is a Neurologist and a Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine provider practicing medicine in Hartford, Connecticut. Dr. Sanghani 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 Cramp-Fasciculation Syndrome, Foot Drop, Peripheral Neuropathy, and Seizures. Dr. Sanghani is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology, Neuromuscular Medicine , American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology, Neurology, and American Board Of Psychiatry & Neurology, Neurology . Dr. Sanghani is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Lafora Disease
    Experienced in Lafora Disease
    Referral required

    Trinity Health Of New England - Neurology

    1000 Asylum Ave, Ste 2112, 
    Hartford, CT 
     (11.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Arjuna Mannam is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Hartford, Connecticut. Dr. Mannam is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lafora Disease. He is also highly rated in 36 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Seizures, Memory Loss, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, and Epilepsy. Dr. Mannam is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology, Clinical Neurophysiology , American Board Of Psychiatry & Neurology, Clinical Neurophysiology , American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology, Neurology, and American Board Of Psychiatry & Neurology, Neurology . Dr. Mannam is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Trinity Health Of New England Medical Group

    146 Hazard Ave, Ste 105, 
    Enfield, CT 
     (12.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dushyant Parikh is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Enfield, Connecticut. Dr. Parikh 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 Lung Metastases, Lung Cancer, Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism. Dr. Parikh is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Parikh is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Collins Medical Associates2

    701 Cottage Grove Rd E-210, Suite E210, 
    Bloomfield, CT 
     (13.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Barbara Padilla is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Bloomfield, Connecticut. Dr. Padilla is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lafora Disease. Her clinical expertise encompasses Foot Drop, Unverricht-Lundborg Syndrome, Lafora Disease, and High Cholesterol. Dr. Padilla is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Padilla is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Hartford Hospital

    80 Seymour St, 
    Hartford, CT 
     (11.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Sarah Benchaya is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Hartford, Connecticut. Dr. Benchaya 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 Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, Seizures, Memory Loss, and Partial Familial Epilepsy.

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

    Hartford Hospital

    80 Seymour St, 
    Hartford, CT 
     (11.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Lawrence Hudson is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Hartford, Connecticut. Dr. Hudson 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 Seizures, Memory Loss, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, and Partial Seizure.

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

    Hartford Healthcare Medical Group

    85 Seymour St Ste 815, 
    Hartford, CT 
     (11.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Lisa Knopf is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Hartford, Connecticut. Dr. Knopf 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 Seizures, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, Memory Loss, and Partial Familial Epilepsy.

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

    Hartford Healthcare Medical Group

    85 Seymour St Ste 815, 
    Hartford, CT 
     (11.4 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Anumeha Sheth is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Hartford, Connecticut. She has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Sheth is rated as an Experienced 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 Seizures, Memory Loss, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, and Partial Seizure.

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

    The Ayer Neuroscience Institute At Hartford Hospital Department Of Neurology

    85 Seymour St Ste 815, 
    Hartford, CT 
     (11.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Karen Medin is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Hartford, Connecticut. Dr. Medin 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 Partial Seizure, Partial Familial Epilepsy, Seizures, and Memory Loss.

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

    Collaborative Laboratory Services-Mount Sinai Campus

    114 Woodland St, 
    Hartford, CT 
     (11.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Damian Moskal is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Hartford, Connecticut. Dr. Moskal 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 Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, Seizures, Memory Loss, and Migraine. Dr. Moskal is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Hartford Healthcare Medical Group

    100 Hazard Ave Ste 101, 
    Enfield, CT 
     (12.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Gabriel Martz is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Enfield, Connecticut. Dr. Martz 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 Seizures, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, Epilepsy, and Memory Loss.

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

    Hartford Neurology LLC

    85 Seymour St Ste 800, 
    Hartford, CT 
     (12.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Stephen Conway is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Hartford, Connecticut. Dr. Conway 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 Migraine with Brainstem Aura, Hereditary Sensory and Autonomic Neuropathy Type 2, Infantile Axonal Neuropathy, and Congenital Insensitivity to Pain with Anhidrosis.

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

    Hartford Healthcare Medical Group

    85 Seymour St Ste 1022, 
    Hartford, CT 
     (12.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Yan Zhang is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Hartford, Connecticut. Dr. Zhang 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, Encephalitis, Memory Loss, and Autosomal Dominant Partial Epilepsy with Auditory Features.

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

    Hartford Neurology LLC

    85 Seymour St Ste 800, 
    Hartford, CT 
     (12.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Isaac Silverman is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Hartford, Connecticut. Dr. Silverman 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 Stroke, Seizures, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, Gastrostomy, and Carotid Artery Surgery.

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

    Trinity Health Of New England Medical Group-Urogynecology

    580 Cottage Grove Rd Ste 106, 
    Bloomfield, CT 
     (13.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Krinsky is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Bloomfield, Connecticut. Dr. Krinsky is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lafora Disease. His clinical expertise encompasses Seizures, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, Lafora Disease, and Unverricht-Lundborg Syndrome.

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

    West Hartford

    20 Isham Rd, 
    West Hartford, CT 
     (14.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Nanette Alexander is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in West Hartford, Connecticut. Dr. Alexander 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 Sitosterolemia, Obesity in Children, High Cholesterol, and Obesity.

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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 vernon, CT?

    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 vernon, CT?

    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 vernon, CT?

    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 vernon, CT?

    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 vernon, CT?

    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 vernon, CT?

    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 vernon, CT?

    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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