The 20 Best Lafora Disease Doctors Near Me in Rockville, MD

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 64 doctor with experience in Lafora Disease near Rockville, MD. Of these, 54 are Experienced and 10 are Advanced.

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    Advanced in Lafora Disease
    Neurology
    Advanced in Lafora Disease
    Neurology
    6410 Rockledge Dr, 610, 
    Bethesda, MD 
     (4.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Pavel Klein is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Bethesda, Maryland. Dr. Klein is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lafora Disease. He is also highly rated in 23 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Seizures, Epilepsy, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, and Absence Seizure.

    Experienced in Lafora Disease
    Experienced in Lafora Disease

    Capital Stroke Neurology

    9117 Falls Chapel Way, 
    Potomac, MD 
     (2.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Amharic
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Mekonnen is neurologist who specializes in cerebrovascular disease and Neurocritical care. Dr. Mekonnen was born and raised in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia where he attended Saint Joseph High School. Dr. Mekonnen received his medical degree from Jimma University School of Medicine and Master of Science in clinical epidemiology from the Netherland Institute Health Sciences. He completed his adult neurology residency from Howard University Hospital. In addition, Dr. Mekonnen completed a fellowship in vascular neurology at the University of Maryland Medical Center. He was a Fellow in Neurological Critical Care at California Pacific Medical Center from 2012-2013. Following his training, he entered academic career at Howard University. He was neurology clerkship and course director, and program director of the Joint Commission-certified Primary Stroke Care at Howard University Hospital. Since July 2019, Dr. Mekonnen has been practicing stroke and general neurology in DC-Metro area, with admitting privileges at Suburban Hospital and Prince George’s Hospital Center. Dr. Mekonnen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lafora Disease. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Seizures, Dysarthria, Stroke, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, and Stent Placement. Dr. Mekonnen is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology.

    Advanced in Lafora Disease
    Advanced in Lafora Disease

    MidAtlantic Epilepsy & Sleep Center

    Bethesda, MD 
     (5.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Prior to joining the Mid-Atlantic Epilepsy and Sleep Center, Dr. Jonathan Ross was Director of The New England Epilepsy Institute, a division of New England Neurological Associates (NENA) in Lawrence, Massachusetts. He also served as head of the Neurology division at NENA. After graduating medical school in 1991, Dr. Ross completed postgraduate training at Harvard Medical School and Boston University School of Medicine, and also served as Teaching Fellow at Harvard and Boston University. Dr. Ross is an active member of the American Epilepsy Society, American Clinical Neurophysiology Society, Massachusetts Medical Society, and the American Academy of Neurology. Dr. Ross is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lafora Disease. He is also highly rated in 38 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Seizures, Memory Loss, Autosomal Dominant Partial Epilepsy with Auditory Features, and Benign Rolandic Epilepsy. Dr. Ross is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology.

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    Advanced in Lafora Disease
    Advanced in Lafora Disease

    MidAtlantic Epilepsy & Sleep Center

    Bethesda, MD 
     (5.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Offers Telehealth

    Alexander Ramos is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Bethesda, Maryland. Dr. Ramos is rated as an Advanced 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 Seizures, Autosomal Dominant Partial Epilepsy with Auditory Features, Memory Loss, and Epilepsy.

    Advanced in Lafora Disease
    Advanced in Lafora Disease

    MidAtlantic Epilepsy & Sleep Center

    Bethesda, MD 
     (5.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Perry Smith is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Bethesda, Maryland. Dr. Smith is rated as an Advanced 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 Stroke, Progressive Myoclonic Epilepsy, Lafora Disease, and Unverricht-Lundborg Syndrome.

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

    Montgomery Pediatric Dental Partners LLC

    14955 Shady Grove Rd Ste 260, 
    Rockville, MD 
     (2.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Alan Friedman is an Internal Medicine provider practicing medicine in Rockville, Maryland. Dr. Friedman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lafora Disease. His clinical expertise encompasses Partial Familial Epilepsy, Benign Rolandic Epilepsy, Partial Seizure, and Memory Loss.

    Experienced in Lafora Disease
    Geriatrics | Plastic Surgery
    Experienced in Lafora Disease
    Geriatrics | Plastic Surgery

    Hebrew Home Of Greater Washington

    6121 Montrose Rd, 
    Rockville, MD 
     (2.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Wilfredo Gamez is a primary care provider, practicing in Plastic Surgeon in Rockville, Maryland. Dr. Gamez is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lafora Disease. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Gerstmann Syndrome, Lafora Disease, and Unverricht-Lundborg Syndrome.

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

    Adventist HealthCare Shady Grove Medical Center

    9901 Medical Center Dr, 
    Rockville, MD 
     (2.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Fisehatsion Mehari is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Rockville, Maryland. Dr. Mehari is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lafora Disease. He is also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Stroke, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Sepsis, Hemorrhoidectomy, and Colonoscopy.

    Experienced in Lafora Disease
    Neurology
    Experienced in Lafora Disease
    Neurology

    J. & P Lin Medical Associates Inc.

    4701 Randolph Rd Ste 102, 
    Rockville, MD 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jenny Lin is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Rockville, Maryland. Dr. Lin 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 Tension Headache, Memory Loss, Movement Disorders, and Parkinson's Disease.

    Experienced in Lafora Disease
    Experienced in Lafora Disease

    Children's National Amb Surg Ctr At Montgomery CO

    9850 Key West Ave, 
    Rockville, MD 
     (3.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Tayyba Anwar is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Rockville, Maryland. Dr. Anwar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lafora Disease. She is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hemimegalencephaly, Seizures, Epilepsy in Children, Absence Seizure, and Liver Embolization.

    Experienced in Lafora Disease
    Hematology
    Experienced in Lafora Disease
    Hematology

    Innovative Pediatrics & Medicine

    3921 Ferrara Dr, 
    Silver Spring, MD 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Peter Sherer is a primary care provider, practicing in Hematologist in Silver Spring, Maryland. Dr. Sherer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lafora Disease. His clinical expertise encompasses High Cholesterol, Neurosarcoidosis, Sarcoidosis, and Aspergillosis.

    Experienced in Lafora Disease
    Neurology
    Experienced in Lafora Disease
    Neurology

    Office

    1201 Seven Locks Rd Ste 101, 
    Potomac, MD 
     (5.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jay Bronder is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Potomac, Maryland. Dr. Bronder 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 New Daily Persistent Headache (NDPH), Migraine, Memory Loss, and Seizures.

    Experienced in Lafora Disease
    Experienced in Lafora Disease

    Office

    3801 International Dr Ste 210, 
    Silver Spring, MD 
     (5.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Stephanie Block is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Silver Spring, Maryland. Dr. Block is rated as an Experienced 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 Memory Loss, Wernicke-Korsakoff Syndrome, Migraine, and Seizures.

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

    Sonal G. Patel M.D. A Professional Corporation

    4416 East West Hwy Ste 201, 
    Bethesda, MD 
     (6.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sonal Patel is a Pediatric Neurologist practicing medicine in Bethesda, Maryland. Dr. Patel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lafora Disease. She is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Migraine, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, Migraine with Brainstem Aura, and Seizures.

    Experienced in Lafora Disease
    Experienced in Lafora Disease

    Lurie Surgical Services PC

    1400 Forest Glen Rd Ste 225, 
    Silver Spring, MD 
     (8.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Gregory Mathews is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Silver Spring, Maryland. Dr. Mathews 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 Landau-Kleffner Syndrome, Memory Loss, Seizures, and Autosomal Dominant Partial Epilepsy with Auditory Features. Dr. Mathews is board certified in Psychiatry & Neurology.

    Experienced in Lafora Disease
    Experienced in Lafora Disease

    Children's National Hospital

    1400 Forest Glen Rd Ste 335, 
    Silver Spring, MD 
     (8.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Tesfaye Zelleke is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Silver Spring, Maryland. Dr. Zelleke 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 Epilepsy, Seizures, Cortical Dysplasia, and Primary Amebic Meningoencephalitis.

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

    Midatlantic Epilepsy And Sleep Center

    6410 Rockledge Dr Ste 610, 
    Bethesda, MD 
     (5.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Amanda Pong is a Pediatric Neurologist practicing medicine in Bethesda, Maryland. Dr. Pong is rated as an Advanced 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 Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome (LGS), Benign Rolandic Epilepsy, Myoclonic Epilepsy, and Seizures.

    Advanced in Lafora Disease
    Advanced in Lafora Disease
    35-2a1000 35 Convent Dr, Msc 3705, 
    Bethesda, MD 
     (7.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kenneth Fischbeck is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Bethesda, Maryland. Dr. Fischbeck is rated as an Advanced 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 Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy, Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), Primary Lateral Sclerosis, and Progressive Myoclonic Epilepsy.

    Experienced in Lafora Disease
    Experienced in Lafora Disease

    Office

    1201 Seven Locks Rd Ste 101, 
    Potomac, MD 
     (5.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    David Taragin is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Potomac, Maryland. Dr. Taragin 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 Wernicke-Korsakoff Syndrome, Memory Loss, Essential Tremor, and Migraine.

    Experienced in Lafora Disease
    Experienced in Lafora Disease

    Office

    1201 Seven Locks Rd Ste 101, 
    Potomac, MD 
     (5.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Larry Einbinder is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Potomac, Maryland. Dr. Einbinder 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 Wernicke-Korsakoff Syndrome, Irregular Sleep-Wake Syndrome, Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), and Tourette Syndrome.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    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 Rockville, MD?

    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 Rockville, MD?

    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 Rockville, MD?

    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 Rockville, MD?

    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 Rockville, MD?

    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 Rockville, MD?

    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 Rockville, MD?

    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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