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

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The 20 Best Lafora Disease Doctors near Wayne, NJ

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 77 doctor with experience in Lafora Disease near Wayne, NJ. Of these, 56 are Experienced, 15 are Advanced and 6 are Distinguished.

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    Distinguished in Lafora Disease
    Distinguished in Lafora Disease

    North Jersey Neurologic Associates

    1680 Route 23, Suite 300, 
    Wayne, NJ 
     (0.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Jennefer Monck is a Neurologist in Wayne, New Jersey. Dr. Monck is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lafora Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Migraine with Brainstem Aura, Progressive Myoclonic Epilepsy, Unverricht-Lundborg Syndrome, and Lafora Disease. Dr. Monck is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Lafora Disease
    Distinguished in Lafora Disease

    North Jersey Neurologic Associates

    1680 Route 23, Suite 300, 
    Wayne, NJ 
     (0.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Robert Wagner is a Neurologist in Wayne, New Jersey. Dr. Wagner is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lafora Disease. His top areas of expertise are Memory Loss, Tension Headache, Progressive Myoclonic Epilepsy, and Lafora Disease. Dr. Wagner is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Lafora Disease
    Distinguished in Lafora Disease

    North Jersey Neurologic Associates

    1680 Route 23, Suite 300, 
    Wayne, NJ 
     (0.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Annmarie Mascellino is a Neurologist in Wayne, New Jersey. Dr. Mascellino is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lafora Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Migraine, Tension Headache, Migraine with Brainstem Aura, and Progressive Myoclonic Epilepsy. Dr. Mascellino is currently accepting new patients.

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    Distinguished in Lafora Disease
    Neurology
    Distinguished in Lafora Disease
    Neurology

    Wayne Neurological Associates

    401 Hamburg Turnpike, Suite 208, 
    Wayne, NJ 
     (3.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Eyad Nayal is a Neurologist in Wayne, New Jersey. Dr. Nayal is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lafora Disease. His top areas of expertise are Primary Progressive Aphasia, Frontotemporal Dementia, Progressive Myoclonic Epilepsy, and Lafora Disease. Dr. Nayal is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Lafora Disease
    Distinguished in Lafora Disease

    North Jersey Neurologic Associates

    1680 State Route 23 Ste 300, 
    Wayne, NJ 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Eliot Chodosh is a Neurologist in Wayne, New Jersey. Dr. Chodosh is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lafora Disease. His top areas of expertise are Progressive Myoclonic Epilepsy, Lafora Disease, Unverricht-Lundborg Syndrome, and Dravet Syndrome.

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

    Advanced Internal Medicine Of North Jersey

    1680 Route 23, Suite 310, 
    Wayne, NJ 
     (0.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Zhanna Branovan is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Wayne, New Jersey. Dr. Branovan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lafora Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, and Bursitis of the Heel. Dr. Branovan is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Lafora Disease
    Advanced in Lafora Disease

    Office

    220 Hamburg Tpke Ste 16, 
    Wayne, NJ 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Frank Gazzillo is a Neurologist in Wayne, New Jersey. Dr. Gazzillo is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lafora Disease. His top areas of expertise are Unverricht-Lundborg Syndrome, Lafora Disease, Progressive Myoclonic Epilepsy, and Headache.

    Shawn M. Crabtree
    Experienced in Lafora Disease
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Lafora Disease
    Family Medicine

    Atlantic Medical Group Primary Care At Wayne

    1055 Hamburg Turnpike, Suite 300, 
    Wayne, NJ 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Shawn Crabtree is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Wayne, New Jersey. Dr. Crabtree is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lafora Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, and Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young. Dr. Crabtree is currently accepting new patients.

    Mario R. Capio
    Experienced in Lafora Disease
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Lafora Disease
    Family Medicine

    West Parkway Medical

    230 West Parkway, Suite 10, 
    Pompton Plains, NJ 
     (2.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Mario Capio is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Pompton Plains, New Jersey. Dr. Capio is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lafora Disease. His top areas of expertise are Breast Cancer, High Cholesterol, Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, and Vitamin B12 Deficiency Anemia. Dr. Capio is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Lafora Disease
    Distinguished in Lafora Disease

    Institute Of Neurology

    200 South Orange Avenue, Suite 165, 
    Livingston, NJ 
     (12.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Eric Geller is a Neurologist in Livingston, New Jersey. Dr. Geller is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lafora Disease. His top areas of expertise are Seizures, Partial Familial Epilepsy, Epilepsy, Deep Brain Stimulation, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Geller is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Lafora Disease
    Neurology
    Experienced in Lafora Disease
    Neurology

    Office

    220 Hamburg Tpke Ste 16, 
    Wayne, NJ 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Halima El is a Neurologist in Wayne, New Jersey. Dr. El is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lafora Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Stroke, Dysarthria, Migraine, and Migraine with Brainstem Aura.

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

    Office

    510 Hamburg Tpke Ste 201, 
    Wayne, NJ 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Victor Abdy is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Wayne, New Jersey. Dr. Abdy is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lafora Disease. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Cough, Acute Cystitis, Folate-Deficiency Anemia, and Infant Hyperglycemia.

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

    Valley Medical Group-Primary Care, Wayne

    1578 Route 23 Ste 203, 
    Wayne, NJ 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Timothy Brabston is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Wayne, New Jersey. Dr. Brabston is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lafora Disease. His top areas of expertise are Hypertensive Heart Disease, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Enlarged Liver, and Lung Metastases.

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

    Advanced Geriatrics Inc.

    246 Hamburg Tpke Ste 208, 
    Wayne, NJ 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Nagwa Hafez is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Wayne, New Jersey. Dr. Hafez is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lafora Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Sepsis, Urinary Tract Infection in Children, Urinary Tract Infection (UTI), Gastrostomy, and Gallbladder Removal.

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

    Heart And Vascular Institute Primary Care

    1500 Alps Road, 
    Wayne, NJ 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    James Lampariello is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Wayne, New Jersey. Dr. Lampariello is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lafora Disease. His top areas of expertise are Atherosclerosis, Coronary Heart Disease, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Hypertension. Dr. Lampariello is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Office

    Pompton Plains, NJ 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Fuad Ahmad is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Pompton Plains, New Jersey. Dr. Ahmad is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lafora Disease. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Lung Metastases, Sepsis, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

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

    Englewood Health Physician Network-Hva Medical Group

    637 Route 23 Ste 300, 
    Pompton Plains, NJ 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Shiraz Yussaf is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Pompton Plains, New Jersey. Dr. Yussaf is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lafora Disease. His top areas of expertise are Atherosclerosis, Coronary Heart Disease, Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

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

    Valley Medical Group-Primary & Walk-In Care, Riverdale

    81 Hamburg Tpke, 
    Riverdale, NJ 
     (3.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Michele Howe is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Riverdale, New Jersey. Dr. Howe is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lafora Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Papular Urticaria.

    Lorraine M. Lazar
    Advanced in Lafora Disease
    Pediatric Neurology | Neurology
    Advanced in Lafora Disease
    Pediatric Neurology | Neurology

    Northeast Regional Epilepsy Group

    95 Madison Avenue, Suite 306, 
    Morristown, NJ 
     (14.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Lorraine Lazar is a Neurologist and a Pediatric Neurologist in Morristown, New Jersey. Dr. Lazar is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lafora Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Seizures, Landau-Kleffner Syndrome, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, and Memory Loss. Dr. Lazar is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Lafora Disease
    Advanced in Lafora Disease

    Neurology Group Of North Jersey PA

    905 Allwood Rd Ste 105, 
    Clifton, NJ 
     (8.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Steve Lequerica is a Neurologist in Clifton, New Jersey. Dr. Lequerica is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lafora Disease. His top areas of expertise are Memory Loss, Seizures, Progressive Myoclonic Epilepsy, and Lafora Disease.

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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 Wayne, 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 Wayne, 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 Wayne, 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 Wayne, 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 Wayne, 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 Wayne, 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 Wayne, 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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