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

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 62 doctor with experience in Lafora Disease near summit, NJ. Of these, 44 are Experienced, 15 are Advanced and 3 are Distinguished.

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62 providers found
    Distinguished in Lafora Disease
    Distinguished in Lafora Disease
    Referral may be required

    Institute Of Neurology

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

    Eric Geller is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Livingston, New Jersey. Dr. Geller is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lafora Disease. He is also highly rated in 28 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Seizures, Partial Familial Epilepsy, Epilepsy, Deep Brain Stimulation, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Geller is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology. Dr. Geller is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Overlook Medical Center

    99 Beauvoir Avenue, 
    Summit, NJ 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Lorraine Lazar is a Pediatric Neurologist and a Neurologist practicing medicine in Summit, New Jersey. Dr. Lazar is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lafora Disease. She is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Seizures, Landau-Kleffner Syndrome, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, and Memory Loss. Dr. Lazar is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology. Dr. Lazar is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Atlantic Medical Group Epilepsy Center

    99 Beauvoir Avenue, Floor 5, 
    Summit, NJ 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Arabic, Greek, Russian
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Ching Tsao is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Summit, New Jersey. She has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Tsao 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 Seizures, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, Memory Loss, and Epilepsy. Dr. Tsao is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Atlantic Medical Group Epilepsy Center At OMC

    99 Beauvoir Avenue, Floor 5, 
    Summit, NJ 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Stephen Wong is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Summit, New Jersey. Dr. Wong is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lafora Disease. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Seizures, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, Epilepsy, Thrombectomy, and Deep Brain Stimulation. Dr. Wong is board certified in American Board Of Clinical Neurophysiology, Inc., American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology, and Epilepsy, American Board Of Psychiatry & Neurology.

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

    Institute Of Neurology And Neurosurgery

    200 South Orange Avenue, Suite 165, 
    Livingston, NJ 
     (3.8 miles away)
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Andy Rodriguez is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Livingston, New Jersey. He has been practicing medicine for over 18 years. Dr. Rodriguez is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lafora Disease. He is also highly rated in 28 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Seizures, Memory Loss, Landau-Kleffner Syndrome, Autosomal Dominant Partial Epilepsy with Auditory Features, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Rodriguez is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology. Dr. Rodriguez is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Institute Of Neurology

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

    Aviva Bojko is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Livingston, New Jersey. Dr. Bojko is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lafora Disease. She is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Seizures, Memory Loss, Landau-Kleffner Syndrome, and Autosomal Dominant Partial Epilepsy with Auditory Features. Dr. Bojko is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology. Dr. Bojko is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Institute Of Neurology

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

    Aliza Alter is a Pediatric Neurologist and a Neurologist practicing medicine in Livingston, New Jersey. Dr. Alter is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lafora Disease. She is also highly rated in 24 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Seizures, Landau-Kleffner Syndrome, Memory Loss, and Epilepsy. Dr. Alter is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology. Dr. Alter is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Marvin Ruderman MD

    200 S Orange Ave Ste 109, 
    Livingston, NJ 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Marvin Ruderman is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Livingston, New Jersey. Dr. Ruderman is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lafora Disease. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Migraine, Progressive Myoclonic Epilepsy, Lafora Disease, and Unverricht-Lundborg Syndrome. Dr. Ruderman is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Office

    201 Lyons Ave, 
    Newark, NJ 
     (7.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Mandarin
    Accepting New Patients

    Kuo Howard is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Newark, New Jersey. Dr. Howard is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lafora Disease. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Progressive Myoclonic Epilepsy, Lafora Disease, Unverricht-Lundborg Syndrome, Dravet Syndrome, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Howard is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Vigman & Pollock PA

    47 Maple St Ste 104, 
    Summit, NJ 
     (0.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Melvin Vigman is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Summit, New Jersey. Dr. Vigman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lafora Disease. His clinical expertise encompasses Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), Unverricht-Lundborg Syndrome, and Lafora Disease.

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

    Institute Of Neurology And Neurosurgery At St. Barnabas

    200 S Orange Ave Ste 101, 
    Livingston, NJ 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Experience:
    44+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi, Marathi
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Mangala Nadkarni is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Livingston, New Jersey. She has been practicing medicine for over 44 years. Dr. Nadkarni is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lafora Disease. She is also highly rated in 22 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Seizures, Memory Loss, Landau-Kleffner Syndrome, Epilepsy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Nadkarni is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Northeast Regional Epilepsy Group

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

    Preeti Puntambekar is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Morristown, New Jersey. Dr. Puntambekar is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lafora Disease. She is also highly rated in 22 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Seizures, Landau-Kleffner Syndrome, Memory Loss, Autosomal Dominant Partial Epilepsy with Auditory Features, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Puntambekar is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology. Dr. Puntambekar is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Northeast Regional Epilepsy Group

    95 Madison Avenue, Suite 306, 
    Morristown, NJ 
     (7.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Rajeshwari Mahalingam is a Pediatric Neurologist and a Neurologist practicing medicine in Morristown, New Jersey. Dr. Mahalingam is rated as an Advanced 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 Landau-Kleffner Syndrome, Seizures, Memory Loss, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Mahalingam is board certified in American Board Of Clinical Neurophysiology, Inc. and American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology.

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

    Northeast Regional Epilepsy Group

    95 Madison Avenue, Suite 306, 
    Morristown, NJ 
     (7.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, French
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Jeffrey Politsky is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Morristown, New Jersey. Dr. Politsky is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lafora Disease. He is also highly rated in 36 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Seizures, Epilepsy, Memory Loss, and Landau-Kleffner Syndrome. Dr. Politsky is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology. Dr. Politsky is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Lafora Disease
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Lafora Disease
    Internal Medicine

    Teij Medical Inc.

    725 N Broad St, 
    Elizabeth, NJ 
     (7.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Baljit Sappal is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Elizabeth, New Jersey. Dr. Sappal is rated as an Advanced 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 Cholera, Vitamin D Deficiency, Progressive Myoclonic Epilepsy, and Lafora Disease.

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

    Balance Disorders Center - Saint Michael's Medical Center

    111 Central Ave Fl 5, 
    Newark, NJ 
     (9.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Susan Szapiel is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Newark, New Jersey. Dr. Szapiel is rated as an Advanced 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 Familial Neurocardiogenic Syncope, Memory Loss, Unverricht-Lundborg Syndrome, and Lafora Disease. Dr. Szapiel is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Lafora Disease
    Distinguished in Lafora Disease
    Referral may be required

    Edison Neurologic Associates

    34-36 Progress Street, Suite B3, 
    Edison, NJ 
     (14.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi
    Accepting New Patients

    Dipakkumar Pandya is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Edison, New Jersey. Dr. Pandya is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lafora Disease. He is also highly rated in 21 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Seizures, Dravet Syndrome, Memory Loss, and Progressive Myoclonic Epilepsy. Dr. Pandya is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Lafora Disease
    Pediatric Neurology | Neurology
    Experienced in Lafora Disease
    Pediatric Neurology | Neurology
    Referral may be required

    Northeast Regional Epilepsy Group

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

    Firas Taha is a Pediatric Neurologist and a Neurologist practicing medicine in Morristown, New Jersey. Dr. Taha 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, Benign Rolandic Epilepsy, Memory Loss, and Landau-Kleffner Syndrome. Dr. Taha is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology. Dr. Taha is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Newark Beth Israel Medical Center

    201 Lyons Ave, 
    Newark, NJ 
     (7.5 miles away)
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Muhammad Mullick is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Newark, New Jersey. He has been practicing medicine for over 18 years. Dr. Mullick 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 Sickle Cell Disease, Hemoglobin E Disease, Hemoglobin C Disease, Gastrostomy, and Colonoscopy.

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

    NBIMC - Beth Prime Care Internal Medicine

    166 Lyons Ave, 
    Newark, NJ 
     (7.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Muhammed Ayub is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Newark, New Jersey. Dr. Ayub is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lafora Disease. He is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Osteomyelitis in Children, Type 1 Diabetes (T1D), Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Pacemaker Implantation.

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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 summit, 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 summit, 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 summit, 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 summit, 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 summit, 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 summit, 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 summit, 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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