The 20 Best Lafora Disease Doctors Near Me in Edison, NJ

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The 20 Best Lafora Disease Doctors near Edison, NJ

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 33 doctor with experience in Lafora Disease near Edison, NJ. Of these, 28 are Experienced, 4 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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33 providers found
    Distinguished in Lafora Disease
    Distinguished in Lafora Disease

    Edison Neurologic Associates

    34-36 Progress Street, Suite B3, 
    Edison, NJ 
     (3.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dipakkumar Pandya is a Neurologist in Edison, New Jersey. Dr. Pandya is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lafora Disease. His top areas of expertise are Seizures, Dravet Syndrome, Memory Loss, and Progressive Myoclonic Epilepsy.

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

    JFK New Jersey Neuroscience Institute

    65 James Street, 
    Edison, NJ 
     (3.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kavitha Velicheti is a Pediatric Neurologist in Edison, New Jersey. Dr. Velicheti is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lafora Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD), Autism Spectrum Disorder, Epilepsy, and Seizures.

    Experienced in Lafora Disease
    Experienced in Lafora Disease

    Neurology Consultants Of Central Jersey

    4 Progress Street, Suite B5, 
    Edison, NJ 
     (3.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Peter Roblejo is a Neurologist in Edison, New Jersey. Dr. Roblejo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lafora Disease. His top areas of expertise are Memory Loss, Seizures, Dementia, and Movement Disorders.

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    Experienced in Lafora Disease
    Neurology
    Experienced in Lafora Disease
    Neurology

    JFK New Jersey Neuroscience Institute

    65 James Street, 
    Edison, NJ 
     (3.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Wei Ma is a Neurologist in Edison, New Jersey. Dr. Ma is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lafora Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Seizures, Epilepsy, Memory Loss, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Lafora Disease
    Experienced in Lafora Disease

    JFK New Jersey Neuroscience Institute

    65 James Street, 
    Edison, NJ 
     (3.2 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Maliheh Mohamadpour is a Neurologist in Edison, New Jersey. Dr. Mohamadpour has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lafora Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Unverricht-Lundborg Syndrome, Dentatorubral-Pallidoluysian Atrophy, Lafora Disease, and Epilepsy with Myoclonic-Atonic Seizures.

    Experienced in Lafora Disease
    Experienced in Lafora Disease

    JFK New Jersey Neuroscience Institute

    65 James Street, 
    Edison, NJ 
     (3.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Siddharth Kapoor is a Neurologist in Edison, New Jersey. Dr. Kapoor is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lafora Disease. His top areas of expertise are Autosomal Dominant Nocturnal Frontal Lobe Epilepsy (ADNFLE), Seizures, Partial Seizure, and Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure.

    Experienced in Lafora Disease
    Experienced in Lafora Disease

    JFK New Jersey Neuroscience Institute

    65 James Street, 
    Edison, NJ 
     (3.2 miles away)
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Palak Patel is a Neurologist in Edison, New Jersey. Dr. Patel has been practicing medicine for over 18 years and 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 Partial Familial Epilepsy.

    Experienced in Lafora Disease
    Experienced in Lafora Disease

    JFK New Jersey Neuroscience Institute

    65 James Street, 
    Edison, NJ 
     (3.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Martin Herman is a Neurologist in Edison, New Jersey. Dr. Herman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lafora Disease. His top areas of expertise are Memory Loss, Dementia, Epilepsy, and Cerebellar Degeneration.

    Maria E. Alexianu
    Experienced in Lafora Disease
    Experienced in Lafora Disease

    Maria E. Alexianu, MD - Neurology

    577 Westfield Avenue, 
    Westfield, NJ 
     (9.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, French, German, Romanian, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Maria Alexianu is a Neurologist in Westfield, New Jersey. Dr. Alexianu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lafora Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy, Continuous Spike-Wave During Slow Sleep Syndrome, Photosensitive Epilepsy, and Landau-Kleffner Syndrome. Dr. Alexianu is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Lafora Disease
    Neurology
    Experienced in Lafora Disease
    Neurology

    Rutgers RWJMS Neurology

    125 Paterson St Ste 6200, 
    New Brunswick, NJ 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Ram Mani is a Neurologist in New Brunswick, New Jersey. Dr. Mani is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lafora Disease. His top areas of expertise are Seizures, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, Memory Loss, and Epilepsy. Dr. Mani is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Pediatric Rheumatology

    89 French St Fl 4, 
    New Brunswick, NJ 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Genevieve Gabriel is a Pediatric Neurologist in New Brunswick, New Jersey. Dr. Gabriel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lafora Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Unverricht-Lundborg Syndrome, West Syndrome, Spasmus Nutans, and Seizures.

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

    Xiang Li MD & Meihong Li MD

    98 James Street, Suite 201, 
    Edison, NJ 
     (3.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Xiang Li is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Edison, New Jersey. Dr. Li is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lafora Disease. His top areas of expertise are Jaundice, Sitosterolemia, High Cholesterol, and Hepatitis.

    Experienced in Lafora Disease
    Hospital Medicine
    Experienced in Lafora Disease
    Hospital Medicine

    TeamHealth Hospitalists

    65 James Street, 
    Edison, NJ 
     (3.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Ritesh Kumar is a primary care provider, practicing in Hospital Medicine in Edison, New Jersey. Dr. Kumar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lafora Disease. His top areas of expertise are COVID-19, Lung Metastases, Acute Kidney Failure, Endoscopy, and Ureteroscopy.

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

    Lijing Shen, MD

    906 Inman Avenue, 
    Edison, NJ 
     (3.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Lijing Shen is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Edison, New Jersey. Dr. Shen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lafora Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Insomnia, Mouth Sores, High Cholesterol, and Vertigo.

    Experienced in Lafora Disease
    Experienced in Lafora Disease

    Gerald A Scott MDPA

    98 James St Ste 301, 
    Edison, NJ 
     (4.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Mohammed Nizam is a Neurologist in Edison, New Jersey. Dr. Nizam is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lafora Disease. His top areas of expertise are Seizures, Tension Headache, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, and Migraine.

    Experienced in Lafora Disease
    Experienced in Lafora Disease
    225 May St, Suite D, 
    Edison, NJ 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Farooq Rehman is a Neurologist in Edison, New Jersey. Dr. Rehman 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, and Dravet Syndrome.

    Experienced in Lafora Disease
    Experienced in Lafora Disease

    Jersey Neurocare Associates

    14 Woodward Drive, Suite A, 
    Old Bridge, NJ 
     (7.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Telugu
    Offers Telehealth

    Padmarekha Rao is a Neurologist in Old Bridge, New Jersey. Dr. Rao is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lafora Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), Migraine, Autosomal Dominant Partial Epilepsy with Auditory Features, and Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy.

    Advanced in Lafora Disease
    Neurology
    Advanced in Lafora Disease
    Neurology

    Inga Friedman, MD

    6 Cornwall Court, Suite E, 
    East Brunswick, NJ 
     (6.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Yan Lupyan is a Neurologist in East Brunswick, New Jersey. Dr. Lupyan is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lafora Disease. His top areas of expertise are Orthostatic Hypotension, Low Blood Pressure, Headache, and Choroid Plexus Cyst.

    Yasir El
    Experienced in Lafora Disease
    Neurology
    Experienced in Lafora Disease
    Neurology

    Northwell Health Physician Partners Neurology At South Avenue

    1110 South Avenue, Suite 300, 
    Staten Island, NY 
     (13.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Yasir El is a Neurologist in Staten Island, New York. Dr. El is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lafora Disease. His top areas of expertise are Stroke, Seizures, Migraine, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, and Gastrostomy.

    Advanced in Lafora Disease
    Advanced in Lafora Disease

    Northeast Regional Epilepsy Group

    99 Beauvoir Avenue, Floor 5, 
    Summit, NJ 
     (13.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Marcelo Lancman is a Neurologist in Summit, New Jersey. Dr. Lancman is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lafora Disease. His top areas of expertise are Seizures, Epilepsy, Memory Loss, and Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure. Dr. Lancman is currently accepting new patients.

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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 Edison, NJ?

    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 Edison, NJ?

    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 Edison, NJ?

    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 Edison, NJ?

    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 Edison, NJ?

    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 Edison, NJ?

    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 Edison, NJ?

    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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