The 20 Best Lafora Disease Doctors Near Me in Baton Rouge, LA

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The 20 Best Lafora Disease Doctors near Baton Rouge, LA

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 19 doctor with experience in Lafora Disease near Baton Rouge, LA. Of these, 12 are Experienced, 6 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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

    Office

    5131 Odonovan Dr Ste 202, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Charlotte Hollman is a Pediatric Neurologist in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Hollman is rated as an Advanced 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.

    Distinguished in Lafora Disease
    Distinguished in Lafora Disease

    Our Lady Of The Lake Physician Group Pain Management Ascension

    5247 Didesse Dr, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
     (5.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Joseph Angel is a Neurologist in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Angel is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lafora Disease. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy, Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), Progressive Myoclonic Epilepsy, and Unverricht-Lundborg Syndrome.

    Advanced in Lafora Disease
    Advanced in Lafora Disease

    Ochsner Medical Complex - The Grove

    10310 The Grove Blvd, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
     (8.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Socrates Campusano is a Neurologist in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Campusano is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lafora Disease. His top areas of expertise are Seizures, Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy, Benign Rolandic Epilepsy, and Memory Loss. Dr. Campusano is currently accepting new patients.

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    Experienced in Lafora Disease
    Experienced in Lafora Disease

    Lake Primary Care Physicians

    7777 Hennessy Blvd Ste 7000, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Charles Ray Halliburton Jr is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Ray Halliburton Jr is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lafora Disease. His top areas of expertise are Osteomyelitis in Children, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Familial Hypertension, and Hypertension.

    Experienced in Lafora Disease
    Experienced in Lafora Disease

    Office

    73 Perkins Rd, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    William Gladney is a Neurologist in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Gladney is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lafora Disease. His top areas of expertise are Concussion, Migraine, Cluster Headache, and Memory Loss.

    Experienced in Lafora Disease
    Experienced in Lafora Disease

    Baton Rouge Clinic A Medical Corp.

    7373 Perkins Rd, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
     (5.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Pedro Oliveira is a Neurologist in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Oliveira is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lafora Disease. His top areas of expertise are Migraine with Brainstem Aura, Peripheral Neuropathy, Memory Loss, and Migraine.

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

    Ochsner Medical Complex - The Grove

    10310 The Grove Blvd, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
     (8.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, French, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Lalania Schexnayder is a Pediatric Neurologist in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Schexnayder 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 Epilepsy Juvenile Absence. Dr. Schexnayder is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Lafora Disease
    Advanced in Lafora Disease

    Our Lady Of The Lake Physician Group Pain Management Ascension

    5247 Didesse Dr, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
     (5.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Kevin Callerame is a Neurologist in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Callerame is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lafora Disease. His top areas of expertise are Seizures, Memory Loss, Migraine, and Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy.

    Advanced in Lafora Disease
    Advanced in Lafora Disease

    Baton Rouge Clinic A Medical Corp.

    7373 Perkins Rd, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
     (5.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Gerard Dynes is a Neurologist in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Dynes is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lafora Disease. His top areas of expertise are Memory Loss, Foot Drop, Essential Tremor, and Migraine.

    Advanced in Lafora Disease
    Pediatric Neurology
    Advanced in Lafora Disease
    Pediatric Neurology
    8200 Constantin Blvd, 210, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
     (6.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Yash Shah is a Pediatric Neurologist in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Shah is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lafora Disease. His top areas of expertise are Seizures, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome (LGS), and Memory Loss.

    Advanced in Lafora Disease
    Advanced in Lafora Disease
    9001 Summa Avenue, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
     (7.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kenneth Gaddis is a Neurologist in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Gaddis is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lafora Disease. His top areas of expertise are Brain Herniation, Chiari Malformation Type 1, Chiari Malformation, and Lafora Disease.

    Experienced in Lafora Disease
    Experienced in Lafora Disease

    Baton Rouge Clinic A Medical Corp.

    7373 Perkins Rd, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
     (5.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Brian Murphy is a Neurologist in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Murphy is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lafora Disease. His top areas of expertise are Axillary Nerve Dysfunction, Peripheral Neuropathy, Migraine, and Hereditary Neuralgic Amyotrophy.

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

    Baton Rouge Clinic A Medical Corp.

    7373 Perkins Rd, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
     (5.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Lara Falcon is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Falcon is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lafora Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Hypothyroidism, Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

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

    Baton Rouge Clinic A Medical Corp.

    7373 Perkins Rd, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
     (5.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Wesley Penn is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Penn is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lafora Disease. His top areas of expertise are Type B Insulin Resistance Syndrome, Abdominal Obesity Metabolic Syndrome, Cytochrome C Oxidase Deficiency, and Mitochondrial Complex V Deficiency.

    Experienced in Lafora Disease
    Experienced in Lafora Disease

    Baton Rouge Clinic A Medical Corp.

    7373 Perkins Rd, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
     (5.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Linda Lebourgeois is a Neurologist in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Lebourgeois is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lafora Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Epilepsy, Migraine, Essential Tremor, and Migraine with Brainstem Aura.

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

    Office

    8200 Constantin Blvd Ste 210, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
     (6.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Chad Manuel is a Pediatric Neurologist in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Manuel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lafora Disease. His top areas of expertise are Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, Seizures, Autism Spectrum Disorder, and Cerebral Palsy.

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

    Office

    8200 Constantin Blvd Ste 210, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
     (6.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Shannon Maura is a Pediatric Neurologist in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Maura is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lafora Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Seizures, Transient Tic Disorder, Tourette Syndrome, and Benign Rolandic Epilepsy.

    Experienced in Lafora Disease
    Neurology
    Experienced in Lafora Disease
    Neurology

    Ochsner Health Center - O'Neal

    16777 Medical Center Dr, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
     (10.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Arabic
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Amer Awad is a Neurologist in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Awad is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lafora Disease. His top areas of expertise are Memory Loss, Seizures, Alzheimer's Disease, and Partial Familial Epilepsy. Dr. Awad is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Lafora Disease
    Experienced in Lafora Disease

    Neuromedical Center

    10101 Park Rowe Ave Ste 200, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
     (10.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Benjamin Glenn is a Neurologist in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Glenn is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lafora Disease. His top areas of expertise are Parkinson's Disease, Tardive Dyskinesia, Memory Loss, and Spastic Diplegia Infantile Type.

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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 Baton Rouge, LA?

    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 Baton Rouge, LA?

    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 Baton Rouge, LA?

    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 Baton Rouge, LA?

    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 Baton Rouge, LA?

    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 Baton Rouge, LA?

    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 Baton Rouge, LA?

    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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