The 20 Best Lafora Disease Doctors Near Me in New Mexico, US

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The 20 Best Lafora Disease Doctors in New Mexico, US

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 37 doctor with experience in Lafora Disease near New Mexico, US. Of these, 32 are Experienced, 4 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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37 providers found
    Distinguished in Lafora Disease
    Distinguished in Lafora Disease

    Southwest Recovery And Wellness LLC

    3874 Masthead St NE, 
    Albuquerque, NM 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Manuel Gurule is a Neurologist in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Dr. Gurule 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.

    Charlie Doss
    Experienced in Lafora Disease
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Lafora Disease
    General Surgery

    St. Vincent Surgical Associates

    1631 Hospital Drive, Suite 240, 
    Santa Fe, NM 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Charlie Doss is a General Surgeon in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Dr. Doss is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lafora Disease. His top areas of expertise are Stroke, Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), Seizures, and Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure.

    Karen Lecomte
    Experienced in Lafora Disease
    Experienced in Lafora Disease

    Christus Health Of Southern New Mexico

    2539 Medical Dr., Suite 104, 
    Alamogordo, NM 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Karen Lecomte is a Neurologist in Alamogordo, New Mexico. Dr. Lecomte is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lafora Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder, Essential Tremor, Acute Cerebellar Ataxia, and Memory Loss.

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    Experienced in Lafora Disease
    Neurology
    Experienced in Lafora Disease
    Neurology

    University Of New Mexico Hospitals

    2211 Lomas Blvd NE, 
    Albuquerque, NM 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jose Padin is a Neurologist in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Dr. Padin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lafora Disease. His top areas of expertise are Seizures, Memory Loss, Partial Seizure, and Partial Familial Epilepsy.

    Experienced in Lafora Disease
    Experienced in Lafora Disease

    Office

    6100 Pan American East Fwy NE Ste 340, 
    Albuquerque, NM 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Alfred Van Baak is a Neurologist in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Dr. Van Baak is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lafora Disease. His top areas of expertise are Migraine, Memory Loss, Seizures, and Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure.

    Experienced in Lafora Disease
    Experienced in Lafora Disease

    University Of New Mexico Hospitals

    2211 Lomas Blvd NE, 
    Albuquerque, NM 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Annapoorna Bhat is a Neurologist in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Dr. Bhat is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lafora Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Partial Seizure, Seizures, Memory Loss, and Partial Familial Epilepsy.

    Experienced in Lafora Disease
    Experienced in Lafora Disease

    University Of New Mexico Hospitals

    2211 Lomas Blvd NE, 
    Albuquerque, NM 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Kenneth Imerman is a Neurologist in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Dr. Imerman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lafora Disease. His top areas of expertise are Seizures, Memory Loss, Epilepsy, and Partial Seizure.

    Experienced in Lafora Disease
    Experienced in Lafora Disease

    University Of New Mexico Hospitals

    2211 Lomas Blvd NE, 
    Albuquerque, NM 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Madeleine Grigg is a Neurologist in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Dr. Grigg is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lafora Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Seizures, Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Epilepsy, and Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure.

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

    Nor-Lea Hospital District

    1600 N Main Ave, 
    Lovington, NM 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jeffrey Nelson is a Sleep Medicine provider in Lovington, New Mexico. Dr. Nelson is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lafora Disease. His top areas of expertise are Lewy Body Dementia (LBD), Lafora Disease, Unverricht-Lundborg Syndrome, and Progressive Myoclonic Epilepsy.

    Advanced in Lafora Disease
    Neurology
    Advanced in Lafora Disease
    Neurology

    Neurology Associates Of Mesilla Valley PC

    3855 Foothills Rd, 
    Las Cruces, NM 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Javed Iqbal is a Neurologist in Las Cruces, New Mexico. Dr. Iqbal is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lafora Disease. His top areas of expertise are Memory Loss, Migraine, Seizures, and Autosomal Dominant Partial Epilepsy with Auditory Features.

    Advanced in Lafora Disease
    Pediatric Neurology
    Advanced in Lafora Disease
    Pediatric Neurology

    Presbyterian Hospital

    1100 Central Ave SE, 
    Albuquerque, NM 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Zoe Harnenz is a Pediatric Neurologist in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Dr. Harnenz is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lafora Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Oculomotor Apraxia Cogan Type, Seizures, Lafora Disease, and Unverricht-Lundborg Syndrome.

    Advanced in Lafora Disease
    Pediatric Neurology
    Advanced in Lafora Disease
    Pediatric Neurology

    Office

    201 Cedar St SE Ste 5640, 
    Albuquerque, NM 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    James Reese is a Pediatric Neurologist in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Dr. Reese is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lafora Disease. His top areas of expertise are Seizures, Lafora Disease, Unverricht-Lundborg Syndrome, and Progressive Myoclonic Epilepsy.

    Experienced in Lafora Disease
    Experienced in Lafora Disease

    New Mexico Cancer Center

    2240 College Dr, 
    Gallup, NM 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Timothy Ownbey is a Neurologist in Gallup, New Mexico. Dr. Ownbey is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lafora Disease. His top areas of expertise are Autosomal Dominant Partial Epilepsy with Auditory Features, Migraine, Memory Loss, and Seizures. Dr. Ownbey is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Lafora Disease
    Experienced in Lafora Disease

    University Of New Mexico Medical Group Inc

    933 Bradbury Dr SE Ste 2222, 
    Albuquerque, NM 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sigmund Jenssen is a Neurologist in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Dr. Jenssen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lafora Disease. His top areas of expertise are Memory Loss, Seizures, Autosomal Dominant Partial Epilepsy with Auditory Features, and Movement Disorders.

    Experienced in Lafora Disease
    Experienced in Lafora Disease

    University Of New Mexico Hospitals

    2211 Lomas Blvd NE, 
    Albuquerque, NM 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jennifer Vickers is a Neurologist in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Dr. Vickers is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lafora Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Epilepsy in Children, Infant Epilepsy with Migrant Focal Crisis, Seizures, and Memory Loss.

    Experienced in Lafora Disease
    Experienced in Lafora Disease

    Leonel P Limonte MD Inc

    2420 W Pierce St Ste 101, 
    Carlsbad, NM 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Leonel Perez is a Neurologist in Carlsbad, New Mexico. Dr. Perez is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lafora Disease. His top areas of expertise are Trigeminal Neuralgia, Epilepsy, Serotonin Syndrome, Movement Disorders, and Endoscopy.

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

    Hobbs Medical Clinic

    1923 N Dal Paso St Ste A, 
    Hobbs, NM 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jesus Fonseca is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Hobbs, New Mexico. Dr. Fonseca 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

    Christus St Vincent Regional Pain And Spine Specialists

    2990 Rodeo Park Dr E, 
    Santa Fe, NM 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    William Wengs is a Neurologist in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Dr. Wengs is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lafora Disease. His top areas of expertise are Benign Rolandic Epilepsy, Memory Loss, Seizures, and Autosomal Dominant Partial Epilepsy with Auditory Features. Dr. Wengs is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Lafora Disease
    Neurology
    Experienced in Lafora Disease
    Neurology

    Urology In Rio Rancho At Rust Medical Center

    2400 Unser Blvd SE Ste 19100, 
    Rio Rancho, NM 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Karuna Shah is a Neurologist in Rio Rancho, New Mexico. Dr. Shah is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lafora Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Epilepsy, Memory Loss, Seizures, and Cerebellar Degeneration.

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

    PHS Santa Fe Indian Hospital

    1700 Cerrillos Rd, 
    Santa Fe, NM 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Douglas Zang is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Dr. Zang is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lafora Disease. His top areas of expertise are Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Cyclic Vomiting Syndrome, Lafora Disease, and Unverricht-Lundborg Syndrome.

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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 New Mexico, 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 New Mexico, 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 New Mexico, 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 New Mexico, 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 New Mexico, 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 New Mexico, 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 New Mexico, 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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