The 20 Best Lafora Disease Doctors Near Me in Mississippi, US

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The 20 Best Lafora Disease Doctors in Mississippi, US

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 52 doctor with experience in Lafora Disease near Mississippi, US. Of these, 47 are Experienced, 4 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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    Distinguished in Lafora Disease
    Distinguished in Lafora Disease

    Office

    1030 N Flowood Dr, 
    Flowood, MS 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Patrick Weldon is a Neurologist in Flowood, Mississippi. Dr. Weldon is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lafora Disease. His top areas of expertise are Dravet Syndrome, Congenital Mirror Movement Disorder, Serotonin Syndrome, and Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA).

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

    Minor Medical Care

    2860 McDowell Road Ext, 
    Jackson, MS 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Timothy Estes is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Jackson, Mississippi. Dr. Estes is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lafora Disease. His top areas of expertise are Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, and Chronic Cough.

    Experienced in Lafora Disease
    Experienced in Lafora Disease

    South Central Cancer Center

    1203 Jefferson St, 
    Laurel, MS 
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Gulshan Oberoi is a Neurologist in Laurel, Mississippi. Dr. Oberoi has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lafora Disease. His top areas of expertise are Vertigo, Memory Loss, Seizures, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, and Gastrostomy.

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    Advanced in Lafora Disease
    Sleep Medicine
    Advanced in Lafora Disease
    Sleep Medicine

    Neurology At MHG

    1340 Broad Ave Ste 440, 
    Gulfport, MS 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Abha Mishra is a Sleep Medicine provider in Gulfport, Mississippi. Dr. Mishra is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lafora Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Drug Induced Dyskinesia, Memory Loss, Epilepsy with Myoclonic-Atonic Seizures, and West Syndrome.

    Advanced in Lafora Disease
    Advanced in Lafora Disease

    Karen Plunkett M.D.PC

    1300 Sunset Dr Ste O, 
    Grenada, MS 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Karen Plunkett is a Neurologist in Grenada, Mississippi. Dr. Plunkett is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lafora Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Athetosis, Memory Loss, Headache, and Seizures.

    Advanced in Lafora Disease
    Advanced in Lafora Disease

    Medical Foundation Of Central Mississippi Inc.

    1200 N State St Ste 420, 
    Jackson, MS 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Angela Chandler is a Neurologist in Jackson, Mississippi. Dr. Chandler is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lafora Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Seizures, Memory Loss, Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), and Myasthenia Gravis.

    Advanced in Lafora Disease
    Family Medicine
    Advanced in Lafora Disease
    Family Medicine

    Greenwood Multi Specialty Clinic Inc.

    102 Professional Pl, 
    Greenwood, MS 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    William Jones is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Greenwood, Mississippi. Dr. Jones is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lafora Disease. His top areas of expertise are Sickle Cell Disease, Endocarditis, Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

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

    David M. Headley, M.D. PA

    405 Market St, 
    Port Gibson, MS 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    David Headley is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Port Gibson, Mississippi. Dr. Headley is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lafora Disease. His top areas of expertise are Schizoaffective Disorder, Dementia, Asthma in Children, and Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia. Dr. Headley is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Woodville Home Health Services Inc.

    451 Bank St, 
    Woodville, MS 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Robert Lewis is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Woodville, Mississippi. Dr. Lewis is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lafora Disease. His top areas of expertise are Dementia, Lung Metastases, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Familial Hypertension, and Endoscopy.

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

    Drs Lenoir And Cirilli PA

    1307 E Union St, 
    Greenville, MS 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Cirilli is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Greenville, Mississippi. Dr. Cirilli is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lafora Disease. His top areas of expertise are Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, Dementia, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

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

    Woodville Home Health Services Inc.

    451 Bank St, 
    Woodville, MS 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    David Mcgraw is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Woodville, Mississippi. Dr. Mcgraw is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lafora Disease. His top areas of expertise are Gout, Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Familial Hypertension.

    Experienced in Lafora Disease
    General Practice
    Experienced in Lafora Disease
    General Practice
    920 Matthew Drive, Suite D, 
    Waynesboro, MS 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Arthur Wood is a primary care provider, practicing in General Practice in Waynesboro, Mississippi. Dr. Wood is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lafora Disease. His top areas of expertise are Glossitis, Pernicious Anemia, Osteoarthritis, and Headache. Dr. Wood is currently accepting new patients in some locations.

    Experienced in Lafora Disease
    Experienced in Lafora Disease

    Ima-Tupelo

    845 S Madison St, 
    Tupelo, MS 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Donna Harrington is a Neurologist in Tupelo, Mississippi. Dr. Harrington is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lafora Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Seizures, Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Primary Orthostatic Tremor, and Memory Loss.

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

    Kermit D Laird MD PA

    103 Doctors Park, 
    Starkville, MS 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Everett Mckibben is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Starkville, Mississippi. Dr. Mckibben 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 Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young.

    Experienced in Lafora Disease
    Experienced in Lafora Disease

    North Mississippi Medical Clinics Inc

    4381 S Eason Blvd Ste 301, 
    Tupelo, MS 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Mark Fletcher is a Neurologist in Tupelo, Mississippi. Dr. Fletcher is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lafora Disease. His top areas of expertise are Spasticity, Seizures, Drug Induced Dyskinesia, and Migraine.

    Experienced in Lafora Disease
    Experienced in Lafora Disease

    Shiloh Neurology

    2425 Proper St, 
    Corinth, MS 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    William Owens is a Neurologist in Corinth, Mississippi. Dr. Owens is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lafora Disease. His top areas of expertise are Migraine, Movement Disorders, Parkinson's Disease, and Memory Loss.

    Experienced in Lafora Disease
    Experienced in Lafora Disease

    Hattiesburg Clinic PA

    415 S 28th Ave, 
    Hattiesburg, MS 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Christopher Lynn is a Neurologist in Hattiesburg, Mississippi. Dr. Lynn is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lafora Disease. His top areas of expertise are Primary Orthostatic Tremor, Migraine, Secondary Parkinsonism, and Essential Tremor.

    Experienced in Lafora Disease
    Experienced in Lafora Disease

    Medical Foundation Of Central Mississippi Inc.

    1200 N State St Ste 420, 
    Jackson, MS 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Derek Letort is a Neurologist in Jackson, Mississippi. Dr. Letort is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lafora Disease. His top areas of expertise are Essential Tremor, Seizures, Movement Disorders, and Parkinson's Disease.

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

    Green Tree Family Medical Cent

    603 S Main St, 
    Mount Olive, MS 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Word Johnston is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Mount Olive, Mississippi. Dr. Johnston is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lafora Disease. His top areas of expertise are Interstitial Nephritis, Opioid Use Disorder, COVID-19, and Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C).

    Experienced in Lafora Disease
    Experienced in Lafora Disease

    The Mississippi Neurological Institute

    1190 N State St, Suite 400, 
    Jackson, MS 
    Experience:
    28+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English, English
    Offers Telehealth

    General Neurology EMG & EEG. Dr. Helveston is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lafora Disease. His top areas of expertise are Migraine, Memory Loss, Epilepsy, and Seizures.

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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 in Mississippi, US?

    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 in Mississippi, US?

    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 in Mississippi, US?

    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 in Mississippi, US?

    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 in Mississippi, US?

    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 in Mississippi, US?

    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 in Mississippi, US?

    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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