The 20 Best Lafora Disease Doctors Near Me in Dayton, OH

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 18 doctor with experience in Lafora Disease near Dayton, OH. Of these, 10 are Experienced and 8 are Advanced.

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    Advanced in Lafora Disease
    Neurology
    Advanced in Lafora Disease
    Neurology

    Dayton Children's Hospital

    1 Childrens Plz, 
    Dayton, OH 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Gogi Kumar is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Dayton, Ohio. Dr. Kumar 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 Seizures, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, Epilepsy in Children, and Partial Familial Epilepsy.

    Advanced in Lafora Disease
    Neurology
    Advanced in Lafora Disease
    Neurology

    Dayton Children's Hospital

    1 Childrens Plz, 
    Dayton, OH 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Grant Turek is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Dayton, Ohio. Dr. Turek 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 Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, Seizures, Genetic Epilepsy with Febrile Seizures Plus (GEFS+), and Lafora Disease.

    Advanced in Lafora Disease
    Pediatric Nephrology
    Advanced in Lafora Disease
    Pediatric Nephrology

    Dayton Children's Medical Center

    1 Childrens Plaza, 
    Dayton, OH 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Rajkumar Agarwal is a Pediatric Nephrologist practicing medicine in Dayton, Ohio. Dr. Agarwal 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 Seizures, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, Continuous Spike-Wave During Slow Sleep Syndrome, and Lafora Disease. Dr. Agarwal is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry & Neurology.

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

    Dayton Children's Hospital

    1 Childrens Plz, 
    Dayton, OH 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kallol Set is a Pediatric Neurologist practicing medicine in Dayton, Ohio. Dr. Set 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 Tourette Syndrome, Seizures, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, and Genetic Epilepsy with Febrile Seizures Plus (GEFS+).

    Advanced in Lafora Disease
    Advanced in Lafora Disease

    Dayton Children's Hospital

    1 Childrens Plz, 
    Dayton, OH 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mahesh Chikkannaiah is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Dayton, Ohio. Dr. Chikkannaiah is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lafora Disease. He is also highly rated in 22 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Seizures, Partial Familial Epilepsy, Partial Seizure, and Genetic Epilepsy with Febrile Seizures Plus (GEFS+).

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

    Dayton Children's Medical Center

    1 Childrens Plaza, 
    Dayton, OH 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Irma Reyes is a Pediatric Neurologist and a Neurologist practicing medicine in Dayton, Ohio. Dr. Reyes 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 Tension Headache, Absence Seizure, Spasmus Nutans, and Stereotypic Movement Disorder. Dr. Reyes is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry & Neurology.

    Advanced in Lafora Disease
    Pediatric Nephrology
    Advanced in Lafora Disease
    Pediatric Nephrology

    Dayton Children's Medical Center

    1 Childrens Plaza, 
    Dayton, OH 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Debra O'donnell is a Pediatric Nephrologist practicing medicine in Dayton, Ohio. Dr. O'donnell 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 Seizures, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, Migraine, and Genetic Epilepsy with Febrile Seizures Plus (GEFS+). Dr. O'donnell is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry & Neurology.

    Experienced in Lafora Disease
    Experienced in Lafora Disease

    Office

    1 Elizabeth Pl Ste 210, 
    Dayton, OH 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Lawrence Goldstick is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Dayton, Ohio. Dr. Goldstick is rated as an Experienced 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 Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), Cerebellar Degeneration, and Peripheral Neuropathy.

    Experienced in Lafora Disease
    Experienced in Lafora Disease

    Premier Health Specialists Inc

    30 E Apple St, Suite 5254a, 
    Dayton, OH 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Cassandra Milling is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Dayton, Ohio. Dr. Milling 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, Memory Loss, Pudendal Neuralgia, and Wallerian Degeneration. Dr. Milling is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Lafora Disease
    Sleep Medicine
    Experienced in Lafora Disease
    Sleep Medicine

    Dayton Children's Hospital-Main Campus

    1 Childrens Plz, 
    Dayton, OH 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Samuel Dzodzomenyo is a Sleep Medicine provider practicing medicine in Dayton, Ohio. Dr. Dzodzomenyo 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 Sleepwalking (Somnambulism), Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Insomnia, and Central Sleep Apnea.

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

    Office

    3535 Southern Blvd, 
    Dayton, OH 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Scott Vosler is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Dayton, Ohio. Dr. Vosler is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lafora Disease. His clinical expertise encompasses Mantle Cell Lymphoma (MCL), Dravet Syndrome, Lafora Disease, and Unverricht-Lundborg Syndrome.

    Experienced in Lafora Disease
    Experienced in Lafora Disease

    Healthy Brain Neurology Corp.

    3572 Dayton Xenia Rd Ste 217, 
    Beavercreek, OH 
     (5.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Antonela Svetic is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Beavercreek, Ohio. Dr. Svetic is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lafora Disease. She is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Migraine, Headache, Memory Loss, and Migraine with Brainstem Aura.

    Advanced in Lafora Disease
    Advanced in Lafora Disease

    Dayton Center For Neurological Disorders Inc.

    1975 Miamisburg Centerville Rd, 
    Dayton, OH 
     (8.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Rajinder Singh is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Dayton, Ohio. Dr. Singh is rated as an Advanced 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, Memory Loss, Epilepsy, and Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure.

    Experienced in Lafora Disease
    Neurology
    Experienced in Lafora Disease
    Neurology

    South Dayton Pediatrics

    540 Lincoln Park Blvd Ste 390, 
    Dayton, OH 
     (5.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Ling Xu is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Dayton, Ohio. Dr. Xu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lafora Disease. She is also highly rated in 29 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Dementia, Memory Loss, Cerebellar Degeneration, and Cerebellar Multiple System Atrophy.

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

    Office

    1425 N Fairfield Rd Ste 110, 
    Beavercreek, OH 
     (5.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Janette Froehlich is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Beavercreek, Ohio. Dr. Froehlich 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 High Cholesterol, Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis, Melorheostosis, and Osteopenia.

    Experienced in Lafora Disease
    Experienced in Lafora Disease

    Neurology Diagnostics Inc.

    240 W Elmwood Dr Ste 1000, 
    Dayton, OH 
     (7.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Joel Vandersluis is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Dayton, Ohio. Dr. Vandersluis is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lafora Disease. He is also highly rated in 32 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Serotonin Syndrome, Parkinson's Disease, Seizures, and Multiple Sclerosis (MS).

    Experienced in Lafora Disease
    Experienced in Lafora Disease

    Clinical Neuroscience Institute At Miami Valley Hospital South Campus

    2300 Miami Valley Dr Ste 550, 
    Centerville, OH 
     (7.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Mangala Venkatesh is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Centerville, Ohio. Dr. Venkatesh 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 Memory Loss, Seizures, Movement Disorders, and Parkinson's Disease. Dr. Venkatesh is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Lafora Disease
    Experienced in Lafora Disease

    Dayton Center For Neurological Disorders Inc.

    1975 Miamisburg Centerville Rd, 
    Dayton, OH 
     (8.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Megan Mackenzie is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Dayton, Ohio. Dr. Mackenzie is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lafora Disease. She is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Seizures, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, Stroke, Transmyocardial Revascularization, and Stent Placement.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    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 Dayton, OH?

    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 Dayton, OH?

    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 Dayton, OH?

    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 Dayton, OH?

    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 Dayton, OH?

    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 Dayton, OH?

    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 Dayton, OH?

    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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