The 20 Best Lafora Disease Doctors Near Me in New Orleans, LA

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The 20 Best Lafora Disease Doctors near New Orleans, LA

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 19 doctor with experience in Lafora Disease near New Orleans, LA. Of these, 19 are Experienced.

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    Experienced in Lafora Disease
    Experienced in Lafora Disease

    Office

    478 S Johnson St, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Piotr Olejniczak is a Neurologist in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Olejniczak is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lafora Disease. His top areas of expertise are Seizures, Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome (LGS), Memory Loss, and Epilepsy.

    Experienced in Lafora Disease
    Experienced in Lafora Disease

    Ochsner Health Center - Baptist Napoleon Medical Plaza

    2820 Napoleon Ave, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Ronald Fiore is a Neurologist in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Fiore is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lafora Disease. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy, Susac Syndrome, Landau-Kleffner Syndrome, and Memory Loss. Dr. Fiore is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Lafora Disease
    Experienced in Lafora Disease

    University Medical Center

    2000 Canal St, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jaishree Narayanan is a Neurologist in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Narayanan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lafora Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Seizures, Partial Seizure, Partial Familial Epilepsy, and Memory Loss.

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    Experienced in Lafora Disease
    Experienced in Lafora Disease

    University Medical Center

    2000 Canal St, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Edward Mader is a Neurologist in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Mader is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lafora Disease. His top areas of expertise are Seizures, Epilepsy, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, and Memory Loss.

    Experienced in Lafora Disease
    Experienced in Lafora Disease

    University Medical Center

    2000 Canal St, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    William Denson is a Neurologist in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Denson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lafora Disease. His top areas of expertise are Migraine with Brainstem Aura, Cerebellar Degeneration, Migraine, and Tension Headache.

    Experienced in Lafora Disease
    Experienced in Lafora Disease

    Integrated Pain And Neuroscience

    2801 Napoleon Ave, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Carol Redillas is a Neurologist in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Redillas is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lafora Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Migraine, Memory Loss, Seizures, and Epilepsy Juvenile Absence.

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

    Daughters Of Charity Health Center At St Cecilia

    1030 Lesseps St, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Casey Williams is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Williams is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lafora Disease. His top areas of expertise are Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

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

    MacArthur Primary Care Center

    3712 MacArthur Blvd Ste 202, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (2.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Cherie Bragg is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Bragg is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lafora Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Osteomyelitis in Children, Renovascular Hypertension, Nephrosclerosis, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).

    Experienced in Lafora Disease
    Experienced in Lafora Disease

    Children's Hospital New Orleans

    200 Henry Clay Ave, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (3.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Daniella Miller is a Neurologist in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Miller is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lafora Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Seizures, Benign Rolandic Epilepsy, Partial Familial Epilepsy, and Absence Seizure.

    Experienced in Lafora Disease
    Experienced in Lafora Disease

    Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans

    1514 Jefferson Hwy 7th Floor, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (5.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Dr. Robin Davis, a native of South Louisiana, earned her medical degree from Louisiana State University School of Medicine in Shreveport in 2011 after receiving her B.S. in Neuroscience cum laude from Washington and Lee University in 2007. Dr. Davis is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lafora Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Memory Loss, Seizures, Epilepsy, and Headache.

    Experienced in Lafora Disease
    Experienced in Lafora Disease

    Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans

    1514 Jefferson Hwy 7th Floor, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (5.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Fawad Khan is a Neurologist in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Khan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lafora Disease. His top areas of expertise are Status Epilepticus, Seizures, Migraine, and Pyridoxine Deficiency. Dr. Khan is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Lafora Disease
    Experienced in Lafora Disease

    New Orleans Headache & Neurology Clinic Apmc

    120 Ochsner Blvd, 
    Gretna, LA 
     (5.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Dhanpat Mohnot is a Neurologist in Gretna, Louisiana. Dr. Mohnot is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lafora Disease. His top areas of expertise are Memory Loss, Migraine, Autosomal Dominant Partial Epilepsy with Auditory Features, and Post Polio Syndrome.

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

    West Jefferson Physician Services

    2845 Manhattan Blvd, 
    Harvey, LA 
     (5.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Thomas Bambrick is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Harvey, Louisiana. Dr. Bambrick is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lafora Disease. His top areas of expertise are Lafora Disease, Unverricht-Lundborg Syndrome, Progressive Myoclonic Epilepsy, and Dravet Syndrome.

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

    West Jefferson Physician Services

    2845 Manhattan Blvd, 
    Harvey, LA 
     (5.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jimmie Holmes is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Harvey, Louisiana. Dr. Holmes is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lafora Disease. His top areas of expertise are Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).

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

    West Jefferson Physician Services

    2845 Manhattan Blvd, 
    Harvey, LA 
     (5.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    William Newman is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Harvey, Louisiana. Dr. Newman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lafora Disease. His top areas of expertise are Heart Failure, Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Pulmonary Edema, and Rosai-Dorfman Disease.

    Experienced in Lafora Disease
    Experienced in Lafora Disease

    Empicare Inc.

    3800 Houma Blvd, 
    Metairie, LA 
     (7.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Archibald Melcher is a Neurologist in Metairie, Louisiana. Dr. Melcher is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lafora Disease. His top areas of expertise are Epilepsy with Myoclonic-Atonic Seizures, Myoclonic Epilepsy, West Syndrome, and Infant Epilepsy with Migrant Focal Crisis.

    Experienced in Lafora Disease
    Experienced in Lafora Disease

    Culicchia Neurological Clinic LLC

    1111 Medical Center Blvd Ste S750, 
    Marrero, LA 
     (8.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Puente is a Neurologist in Marrero, Louisiana. Dr. Puente is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lafora Disease. His top areas of expertise are Susac Syndrome, Memory Loss, Stroke, Gastrostomy, and Myringotomy.

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

    Metairie Health Care Center

    6401 Riverside Dr, 
    Metairie, LA 
     (9.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    James Matrisciano is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Metairie, Louisiana. Dr. Matrisciano is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lafora Disease. His top areas of expertise are Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, and Urinary Tract Infection in Children.

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

    Allergy And Asthma Treatment Center LLC

    200 W Esplanade Ave Ste 312, 
    Kenner, LA 
     (11.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Anjuman Ara is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Kenner, Louisiana. Dr. Ara is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lafora Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Carnitine Palmitoyltransferase 1 Deficiency, Vitamin B12 Deficiency Anemia, Multiple Carboxylase Deficiency, and Folate Deficiency.

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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 New Orleans, 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 New Orleans, 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 New Orleans, 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 New Orleans, 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 New Orleans, 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 New Orleans, 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 New Orleans, 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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