The 20 Best Lafora Disease Doctors Near Me in mount vernon, NY

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 191 doctor with experience in Lafora Disease near mount vernon, NY. Of these, 160 are Experienced, 28 are Advanced and 3 are Distinguished.

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    Werner K Doyle M.D. PC

    223 E 34th St, 
    New York, NY 
     (13.7 miles away)
    212-263-8870
    Languages Spoken:
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    Orrin Devinsky is a Neurologist practicing medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Devinsky is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lafora Disease. He is also highly rated in 31 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Myoclonic Epilepsy, Dravet Syndrome, Seizures, Epilepsy, and Deep Brain Stimulation.

    Advanced in Lafora Disease
    Advanced in Lafora Disease
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    Montefiore New Rochelle At 20 Cedar

    20 Cedar Street, 
    New Rochelle, NY 
     (3.0 miles away)
    914-534-5153
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Sheldon Wasserman is a Neurologist practicing medicine in New Rochelle, New York. Dr. Wasserman 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 Seizures, Memory Loss, Unverricht-Lundborg Syndrome, and Lafora Disease. Dr. Wasserman is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Lafora Disease

    Dr. Prashanth Mannam
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Lafora Disease

    Dr. Prashanth Mannam
    Internal Medicine
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    VSVL Medical Services, DBA Mannam Medical

    1170 Castle Hill Avenue, 
    Bronx, NY 
     (4.9 miles away)
    718-792-6000
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Prashanth Mannam is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Bronx, New York. Dr. Mannam is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lafora Disease. He is also highly rated in 41 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses High Cholesterol, Xanthoma, Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, and Cirrhosis. Dr. Mannam is currently accepting new patients.

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    Advanced in Lafora Disease
    Advanced in Lafora Disease
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    Northwell Health Physician Partners Neuroscience Institute At Great Neck

    611 Northern Boulevard, Suite 150, 
    Great Neck, NY 
     (11.0 miles away)
    516-325-7000
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    Sean Hwang is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Great Neck, New York. Dr. Hwang is rated as an Advanced 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 Seizures, Epilepsy, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, Gastrostomy, and Deep Brain Stimulation. Dr. Hwang is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry/Neurology-Epilepsy, American Board Of Psychiatry & Neurology-Neurophysiology, and American Board Of Psychiatry/Neurology-Neurology. Dr. Hwang is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Lafora Disease
    Advanced in Lafora Disease
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    Regional Neurological Associates, PC

    4256 Bronx Boulevard, Suite 5, 
    Bronx, NY 
     (1.6 miles away)
    718-515-4347
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi
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    Sandeep Gulati is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Bronx, New York. Dr. Gulati is rated as an Advanced 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 Migraine, Progressive Myoclonic Epilepsy, Unverricht-Lundborg Syndrome, and Lafora Disease. Dr. Gulati is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Lafora Disease
    Experienced in Lafora Disease
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    Regional Neurological Associates, PC

    4256 Bronx Boulevard, Suite 5, 
    Bronx, NY 
     (1.6 miles away)
    718-515-4347
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Farhad Elyaderani is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Bronx, New York. Dr. Elyaderani 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 Landau-Kleffner Syndrome, Migraine, Neuralgia, and Seizures. Dr. Elyaderani is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Lafora Disease
    Experienced in Lafora Disease
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    Montefiore New Rochelle At 20 Cedar

    20 Cedar Street, 
    New Rochelle, NY 
     (3.0 miles away)
    914-534-5153
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Stephen Klass is a Neurologist practicing medicine in New Rochelle, New York. Dr. Klass 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 Peripheral Neuropathy, Cerebellar Degeneration, Myoclonic Epilepsy, and West Syndrome. Dr. Klass is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Lafora Disease
    Experienced in Lafora Disease
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    Montefiore At 3411 Wayne Avenue

    3411 Wayne Avenue, 
    Bronx, NY 
     (3.1 miles away)
    866-633-8255
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hebrew
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    Renee Monderer is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Bronx, New York. Dr. Monderer 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 Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Excessive Daytime Sleepiness, Progressive Myoclonic Epilepsy, and Lafora Disease. Dr. Monderer is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Lafora Disease
    Experienced in Lafora Disease
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    Montefiore Greene Medical Arts Pavilion

    3400 Bainbridge Avenue, 
    Bronx, NY 
     (3.1 miles away)
    718-920-4730
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    David Kaufman is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Bronx, New York. Dr. Kaufman 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 Focal Dystonia, Drug Induced Dyskinesia, Movement Disorders, and Parkinson's Disease. Dr. Kaufman is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Lafora Disease
    Experienced in Lafora Disease
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    Montefiore Medical Center

    111 East 210th Street, 
    Bronx, NY 
     (4.5 miles away)
    718-920-4898
    Languages Spoken:
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    Sheryl Haut is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Bronx, New York. Dr. Haut 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 Seizures, Epilepsy, Absence Seizure, and Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure. Dr. Haut is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Lafora Disease
    Experienced in Lafora Disease
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    Montefiore Medical Center

    111 East 210th Street, 
    Bronx, NY 
     (4.5 miles away)
    718-920-4930
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Mark Milstein is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Bronx, New York. Dr. Milstein 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 Seizures, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, Encephalitis, and Myasthenia Gravis. Dr. Milstein is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Lafora Disease
    Advanced in Lafora Disease
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    Riverside Medical Group PLLC

    1010 N Broadway, 
    Yonkers, NY 
     (4.6 miles away)
    201-681-3502
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Brijesh Malkani is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Yonkers, New York. Dr. Malkani 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 Tension Headache, Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), Cerebellar Degeneration, and Memory Loss.

    Experienced in Lafora Disease
    Experienced in Lafora Disease
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    Montefiore At 6 Executive Plaza

    6 Executive Plaza, 
    Yonkers, NY 
     (4.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Alexis Boro is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Yonkers, New York. Dr. Boro is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lafora Disease. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Seizures, Epilepsy, Memory Loss, and Autosomal Dominant Partial Epilepsy with Auditory Features. Dr. Boro is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Lafora Disease
    Experienced in Lafora Disease
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    Medical Park Neurology

    1515 Blondell Avenue, 
    Bronx, NY 
     (4.7 miles away)
    718-405-8140
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Victor Ferastraoaru is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Bronx, New York. Dr. Ferastraoaru 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 Seizures, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, Epilepsy, and Memory Loss. Dr. Ferastraoaru is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Lafora Disease
    Experienced in Lafora Disease
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    Montefiore Medical Park At 1515 Blondell

    1515 Blondell Avenue, 
    Bronx, NY 
     (4.7 miles away)
    718-405-8140
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Cathy Chuang is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Bronx, New York. Dr. Chuang is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lafora Disease. Her clinical expertise encompasses Encephalitis Lethargica, Headache, Movement Disorders, and Parkinson's Disease. Dr. Chuang is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Lafora Disease
    Experienced in Lafora Disease
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    Montefiore Medical Park At 1515 Blondell

    1515 Blondell Avenue, 
    Bronx, NY 
     (4.7 miles away)
    718-405-8140
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Jillian Rosengard is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Bronx, New York. Dr. Rosengard is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lafora Disease. She is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Seizures, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, Memory Loss, and Epilepsy. Dr. Rosengard is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Northwell Health Physician Partners Neuroscience Institute At Great Neck

    611 Northern Boulevard, Suite 150, 
    Great Neck, NY 
     (11.0 miles away)
    516-325-7000
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hebrew, Spanish
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    Accepting New Patients
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    Ruben Kuzniecky is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Great Neck, New York. Dr. Kuzniecky 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 Epilepsy, Seizures, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, and Partial Seizure. Dr. Kuzniecky is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry/Neurology-Neurology. Dr. Kuzniecky is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Northwell Health Physician Partners Neuroscience Institute At Great Neck

    611 Northern Boulevard, Suite 150, 
    Great Neck, NY 
     (11.0 miles away)
    516-325-7000
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
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    Fred Lado is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Great Neck, New York. Dr. Lado 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 Seizures, Epilepsy, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, Memory Loss, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Lado is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry/Neurology-Epilepsy, American Board Of Psychiatry & Neurology-Neurophysiology, and American Board Of Psychiatry/Neurology-Neurology. Dr. Lado is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Northwell Health Physician Partners Neurology At Third Avenue

    1317 3rd Avenue, 8th Floor, 
    New York, NY 
     (11.6 miles away)
    347-321-6172
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Derek Chong is a Neurologist practicing medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Chong 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 Seizures, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, Encephalitis, and Epilepsy. Dr. Chong is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry & Neurology-Sleep Medicine, American Board Of Psychiatry/Neurology-Epilepsy, American Board Of Psychiatry & Neurology-Neurophysiology, and American Board Of Psychiatry/Neurology-Neurology. Dr. Chong is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Lafora Disease
    Experienced in Lafora Disease
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    Montefiore Mount Vernon Hospital

    12 North 7th Avenue, 
    Mount Vernon, NY 
     (0.2 miles away)
    914-361-6511
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Vikas Agrawal is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Mount Vernon, New York. Dr. Agrawal is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lafora Disease. He is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Memory Loss, Tension Headache, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, and Seizures. Dr. Agrawal is currently accepting new patients.

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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 mount vernon, 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 mount vernon, 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 do I find the best Lafora Disease doctor near mount vernon, NY?

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    How does MediFind rank Lafora Disease doctors near mount vernon, 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 mount vernon, 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 mount vernon, 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 mount vernon, 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 mount vernon, 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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