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

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 65 doctor with experience in Lafora Disease near sewell, NJ. Of these, 51 are Experienced and 14 are Advanced.

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    Experienced in Lafora Disease
    Experienced in Lafora Disease
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    St. Christopher's Pediatric Associates Neurology - Sewell

    100 Kings Way E, Ste C, 
    Sewell, NJ 
     (4.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Joseph Melvin is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Sewell, New Jersey. Dr. Melvin 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 Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, West Syndrome, Seizures, and Thymidine Kinase 2 Deficiency (TK2d). Dr. Melvin is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology. Dr. Melvin is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Lafora Disease
    Experienced in Lafora Disease
    Referral may be required

    Regional Cancer Care Associates

    239 Hurffville Crosskeys Rd Ste 480, 
    Sewell, NJ 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Filipino
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Ricardo Mabanta is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Sewell, New Jersey. Dr. Mabanta 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 Memory Loss, Seizures, Epilepsy, and Peripheral Neuropathy. Dr. Mabanta is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Lafora Disease
    Experienced in Lafora Disease

    Inspira Primary Care Glassboro

    200 Rowan Blvd, 
    Glassboro, NJ 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Durr-e-shahwaar Sayed is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Glassboro, New Jersey. Dr. Sayed is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lafora Disease. She is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D). Dr. Sayed is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Cooper Primary And Specialty Care At Sewell

    1 Plaza Drive, 
    Sewell, NJ 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Rocco Caveng is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Sewell, New Jersey. Dr. Caveng 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 Multiple Myeloma, Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer, Non-Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer, and Smoldering Multiple Myeloma. Dr. Caveng is board certified in American Osteopathic Board Of Family Physicians,Family Medicine/OMT , 2006. Dr. Caveng is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Lafora Disease
    Neurology | Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine
    Experienced in Lafora Disease
    Neurology | Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine
    Referral may be required

    Cooper And Inspira Neurosciences At Deptford

    1450 Almonesson Road, 
    Deptford, NJ 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Sharon Lewis is a Neurologist and a Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine provider practicing medicine in Deptford, New Jersey. Dr. Lewis is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lafora Disease. She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Migraine, Peripheral Neuropathy, Chiari Malformation Type 2, and Syringobulbia. Dr. Lewis is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology,Neurology , 2009. Dr. Lewis is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Virtua Primary Care - Sewell

    239 Hurffville Crosskeys Rd Ste 460, 
    Sewell, NJ 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Alan Urkowitz is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Sewell, New Jersey. Dr. Urkowitz is rated as an Experienced 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 High Cholesterol, Hemorrhagic Proctocolitis, Hypertension, and Familial Hypertension.

    Advanced in Lafora Disease
    Advanced in Lafora Disease
    Referral may be required

    Nemours Children's Health, Deptford

    1280 Almonesson Road, 
    Deptford, NJ 
     (5.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, French, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Andrew Mower is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Deptford, New Jersey. Dr. Mower is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lafora Disease. He is also highly rated in 29 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Seizures, Absence Seizure, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, and West Syndrome. Dr. Mower is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry & Neurology. Dr. Mower is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Lafora Disease
    Advanced in Lafora Disease
    Referral may be required

    Nemours Children's Health, Deptford

    1280 Almonesson Road, 
    Deptford, NJ 
     (5.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi
    Accepting New Patients

    Badal Jain is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Deptford, New Jersey. Dr. Jain is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lafora Disease. He is also highly rated in 26 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, Seizures, Absence Seizure, and Epilepsy Juvenile Absence. Dr. Jain is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry & Neurology. Dr. Jain is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Lafora Disease
    Experienced in Lafora Disease
    Referral may be required

    Penn Presbyterian Medical Center

    51 N 39th St, 
    Philadelphia, PA 
     (13.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Christina Blum is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Blum 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 Stroke, Dysarthria, Landau-Kleffner Syndrome, and Seizures.

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

    Office

    600 Cross Keys Rd Ste 102, 
    Sicklerville, NJ 
     (9.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Prahlad Patel is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Sicklerville, New Jersey. Dr. Patel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lafora Disease. He is also highly rated in 25 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cirrhosis, Xanthoma, Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, and High Cholesterol. Dr. Patel is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Lafora Disease
    Experienced in Lafora Disease
    Referral may be required

    The Center For Neurological And Neurodevelopmental Health LLC

    2050 Voorhees Town Ctr, 
    Voorhees, NJ 
     (9.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Indira Kumar is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Voorhees, New Jersey. Dr. Kumar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lafora Disease. She is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Susac Syndrome, Developmental Reading Disorder, Cold-Induced Sweating Syndrome, and Shapiro Syndrome.

    Experienced in Lafora Disease
    Experienced in Lafora Disease
    Referral may be required

    The Center For Neurological And Neurodevelopmental Health LLC

    2050 Voorhees Town Ctr, 
    Voorhees, NJ 
     (9.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Romaine Schubert is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Voorhees, New Jersey. Dr. Schubert is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lafora Disease. She is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Susac Syndrome, Dopamine Beta-Hydroxylase Deficiency, Cold-Induced Sweating Syndrome, and Shapiro Syndrome. Dr. Schubert is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Office

    499 Beckett Rd Ste 201, 
    Swedesboro, NJ 
     (9.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, German, Greek
    Accepting New Patients

    George Seretis is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Swedesboro, New Jersey. Dr. Seretis is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lafora Disease. He is also highly rated in 62 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, Cirrhosis, and Hashimoto Thyroiditis. Dr. Seretis is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Lafora Disease
    Experienced in Lafora Disease
    Referral may be required

    Inspira Medical Group Neurology Woolwich

    100 Lexington Rd Ste A, 
    Swedesboro, NJ 
     (9.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Susan Lotkowski is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Swedesboro, New Jersey. Dr. Lotkowski is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lafora Disease. She is also highly rated in 40 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Memory Loss, Seizures, Migraine, and Epilepsy.

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

    Inspira Primary Care Sicklerville

    485 Williamstown Rd, 
    Sicklerville, NJ 
     (10.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Maynard Holgado is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Sicklerville, New Jersey. Dr. Holgado is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lafora Disease. He is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses High Cholesterol, Insomnia, Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).

    Advanced in Lafora Disease
    Neurology
    Advanced in Lafora Disease
    Neurology
    Referral may be required

    Vickie & Jack Farber Institute For Neuroscience - Honickman Center

    1101 Chestnut Street, Floor 10, 
    Philadelphia, PA 
     (12.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Maromi Nei is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Nei is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lafora Disease. She is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Seizures, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, Epilepsy, and Memory Loss. Dr. Nei is board certified in Epilepsy, Neurology, and Clinical Neurophysiology. Dr. Nei is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Lafora Disease
    Advanced in Lafora Disease
    Referral may be required

    Cooper Specialty Care At Cherry Hill Campus

    2339 Route 70 West, 4th Floor, 
    Cherry Hill, NJ 
     (13.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, German
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Melissa Carran is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Cherry Hill, New Jersey. Dr. Carran is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lafora Disease. She is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Seizures, Partial Familial Epilepsy, Partial Seizure, and West Syndrome. Dr. Carran is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology,Neurology , 2000. Dr. Carran is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Office

    1412 Fairmount Ave Ste 55, 
    Philadelphia, PA 
     (14.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Greta Stewart is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Stewart is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lafora Disease. She is also highly rated in 28 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Nephrosclerosis, Renovascular Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism. Dr. Stewart is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Lafora Disease
    Experienced in Lafora Disease
    Referral may be required
    2501 South Broad Street, 
    Philadelphia, PA 
     (10.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Solomon Bisangwa is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Bisangwa 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 Moyamoya Disease, Stroke, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, and Seizures. Dr. Bisangwa is board certified in Neurology.

    Advanced in Lafora Disease
    Advanced in Lafora Disease
    Referral may be required
    63 Kresson Road, Ste 101, 
    Cherry Hill, NJ 
     (11.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Bruce Lipsius is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Cherry Hill, New Jersey. Dr. Lipsius is rated as an Advanced 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 Progressive Myoclonic Epilepsy, Lafora Disease, Unverricht-Lundborg Syndrome, and Dravet Syndrome.

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    Last Updated: 09/26/2026

    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 sewell, 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 sewell, 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 sewell, 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 sewell, 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 sewell, 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 sewell, 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 sewell, 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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