The 20 Best Lafora Disease Doctors Near Me in halfmoon, NY

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 28 doctor with experience in Lafora Disease near halfmoon, NY. Of these, 22 are Experienced and 6 are Advanced.

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    Advanced in Lafora Disease
    Advanced in Lafora Disease
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    St. Peter's Neurology

    855 Route 146, Entrance B, 
    Clifton Park, NY 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Abdul Khan is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Clifton Park, New York. Dr. Khan is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lafora Disease. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Memory Loss, Seizures, Progressive Myoclonic Epilepsy, and Lafora Disease. Dr. Khan is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology, Neurology, Psychiatry and American Board Of Psychiatry & Neurology, Neurology . Dr. Khan is currently accepting new patients.

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

    St. Peter's Pediatrics

    855 Route 146, 
    Clifton Park, NY 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Abdelhakim Dinar is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Clifton Park, New York. Dr. Dinar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lafora Disease. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Memory Loss, Epilepsy, Cerebellar Degeneration, and Seizures.

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

    Developmental Pediatrics PLLC

    7B Johnson Rd, 
    Latham, NY 
     (4.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Daniel Greenblatt is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Latham, New York. Dr. Greenblatt is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lafora Disease. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Autism Spectrum Disorder, Tourette Syndrome, Myotonia Congenita, and Tetrasomy 9p.

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

    Office

    711 Troy Schenectady Rd Ste 102, 
    Latham, NY 
     (6.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Stephen Sipperly is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Latham, New York. Dr. Sipperly is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lafora Disease. He is also highly rated in 45 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cirrhosis, Xanthoma, Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, and Obesity in Children. Dr. Sipperly is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Albany Medical Center

    43 New Scotland Ave., Floor 1 Suite 70, 
    Albany, NY 
     (12.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Kathrin Lafaver is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Albany, New York. Dr. Lafaver is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lafora Disease. She is also highly rated in 39 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Movement Disorders, Conversion Disorder, Parkinson's Disease, and Drug Induced Dyskinesia. Dr. Lafaver is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Lafora Disease
    Experienced in Lafora Disease
    Referral required

    Amc

    47 New Scotland Ave, 
    Albany, NY 
     (12.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Matthew Murnane is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Albany, New York. Dr. Murnane is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lafora Disease. He is also highly rated in 66 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Andermann Syndrome, Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease, Septic Arthritis, and Hereditary Sensory Neuropathy Type 1 (HSN1). Dr. Murnane is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Community Care Physicians PC

    2125 River Rd Ste 303, 
    Niskayuna, NY 
     (7.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Naseer Chowdhrey is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Niskayuna, New York. Dr. Chowdhrey is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lafora Disease. He is also highly rated in 33 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Memory Loss, Seizures, Epilepsy, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, and Gastrostomy.

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

    CapitalCare Neurology

    2125 River Rd Ste 303B, 
    Niskayuna, NY 
     (7.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Perri Clifford is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Niskayuna, New York. Dr. Clifford is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lafora Disease. She is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Migraine, Migraine with Brainstem Aura, Memory Loss, and Cerebellar Degeneration.

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

    Office

    2125 River Rd Ste 103, 
    Schenectady, NY 
     (7.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Cindy Chan is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Schenectady, New York. Dr. Chan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lafora Disease. She is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Kidney Disease, High Cholesterol, Renovascular Hypertension, and Nephrosclerosis.

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

    St. Peter's Neurology

    63 Shaker Rd, Ste 102, 
    Albany, NY 
     (10.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Hani Midani is a Neuroradiologist and a Neurologist practicing medicine in Albany, New York. Dr. Midani is rated as an Advanced 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 Myasthenia Gravis, Memory Loss, Peripheral Neuropathy, and Progressive Myoclonic Epilepsy. Dr. Midani is board certified in American Board Of Electrodiagnostic Medicine , American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology, Neurology, and American Board Of Psychiatry & Neurology, Neurology . Dr. Midani is currently accepting new patients.

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

    St. Peter's MS And Headache Center

    63 Shaker Rd, Ste G01, 
    Albany, NY 
     (10.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Erik Istre is a Neurologist and a Psychiatrist practicing medicine in Albany, New York. Dr. Istre 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, Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), and Epilepsy. Dr. Istre is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology, Neurology , American Board Of Psychiatry & Neurology, Neurology , and American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology, Psychiatry.

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

    Albany Medical Center

    43 New Scotland Ave, 
    Albany, NY 
     (12.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Marianna Spanaki-Varelas is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Albany, New York. Dr. Spanaki-Varelas 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, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, Epilepsy, and Memory Loss.

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

    Albany Medical Center

    43 New Scotland Ave, 
    Albany, NY 
     (12.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    John Lansing-Iii is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Albany, New York. Dr. Lansing-Iii is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lafora Disease. He is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Seizures, Memory Loss, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, and Epilepsy.

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

    Amc

    47 New Scotland Ave, 
    Albany, NY 
     (12.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Timothy Lynch is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Albany, New York. Dr. Lynch is rated as an Advanced 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, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, Epilepsy, and Memory Loss.

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

    Amc

    47 New Scotland Ave, 
    Albany, NY 
     (12.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Marjorie Bunch is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Albany, New York. Dr. Bunch 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, Epilepsy, Autosomal Dominant Nocturnal Frontal Lobe Epilepsy (ADNFLE), and Memory Loss. Dr. Bunch is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Office

    1101 Nott St # B6, 
    Schenectady, NY 
     (10.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Konstantin Timofeev is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Schenectady, New York. Dr. Timofeev is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lafora Disease. He is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Seizures, Memory Loss, Epilepsy, and Migraine.

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

    Ellis Hospital

    1101 Nott St, 
    Schenectady, NY 
     (10.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Richard Brooks is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Schenectady, New York. Dr. Brooks is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lafora Disease. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Epilepsy, Memory Loss, Movement Disorders, and Parkinson's Disease.

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

    Albany Medical College

    400 Patroon Creek Blvd Ste 210, 
    Albany, NY 
     (11.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    David Hart is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Albany, New York. Dr. Hart 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 Cerebellar Degeneration, Alzheimer's Disease, Memory Loss, and Lewy Body Dementia (LBD).

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

    Albany Medical College

    400 Patroon Creek Blvd Ste 210, 
    Albany, NY 
     (11.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Stanley Penc is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Albany, New York. Dr. Penc is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lafora Disease. He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Movement Disorders, Parkinson's Disease, Migraine, and Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS).

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

    Neurology Washington Avenue

    1365 Washington Ave Ste 100, 
    Albany, NY 
     (11.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Bruce Beesley is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Albany, New York. Dr. Beesley is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lafora Disease. He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Peripheral Neuropathy, Migraine, Memory Loss, and Migraine with Brainstem Aura.

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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 halfmoon, NY?

    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 halfmoon, NY?

    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 halfmoon, NY?

    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 halfmoon, NY?

    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 halfmoon, NY?

    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 halfmoon, NY?

    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 halfmoon, NY?

    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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