The 20 Best Lafora Disease Doctors Near Me in Pittsburgh, PA

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The 20 Best Lafora Disease Doctors near Pittsburgh, PA

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 15 doctor with experience in Lafora Disease near Pittsburgh, PA. Of these, 12 are Experienced, 2 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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    Marina Zaretskaya
    Advanced in Lafora Disease
    Advanced in Lafora Disease

    UPMC Neurological Institute-Mercy

    1350 Locust Street, Suite 105, 
    Pittsburgh, PA 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Marina Zaretskaya, MD, is a physician and is certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. She received her medical degree from the Moscow Institute of Medicine and Dentistry and completed her residency at the Clinical Emergency Hospital and the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, followed by her fellowship at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. Dr. Zaretskaya is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lafora Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Seizures, Myasthenia Gravis, Post-Traumatic Epilepsy, and Serotonin Syndrome.

    Camilo G. Gracia
    Advanced in Lafora Disease
    Advanced in Lafora Disease

    UPMC Department Of Neurology

    3471 5th Avenue, Suite 810, 
    Pittsburgh, PA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Camilo Garcia Gracia, MD, specializes in epilepsy neurology and is board-certified in neurology, epilepsy and clinical neurophysiology by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. Dr. Garcia Gracia completed fellowships at Cleveland Clinic, residencies at Cleveland Clinic and Universidad Javeriana and medical degree at National University of Colombia. Dr. Gracia is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lafora Disease. His top areas of expertise are Seizures, Photosensitive Epilepsy, Continuous Spike-Wave During Slow Sleep Syndrome, and Landau-Kleffner Syndrome.

    Distinguished in Lafora Disease
    Distinguished in Lafora Disease

    Allegheny Clinic

    420 E North Ave Ste 206, 
    Pittsburgh, PA 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    James Valeriano is a Neurologist in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Valeriano is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lafora Disease. His top areas of expertise are Seizures, Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome (LGS), Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, and Memory Loss.

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    Mary A. O'neal
    Experienced in Lafora Disease
    Experienced in Lafora Disease

    University Of Pittsburgh Physicians, Department Of Neurology

    3471 5th Avenue, Suite 810, 
    Pittsburgh, PA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Mary A. O'Neal, MD, specializes in neurology and is board-certified in neurology by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. Dr. O'Neal completed her fellowship and residency at Boston University Medical Center and medical degree at Oregon Health & Science University. Dr. O'neal is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lafora Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Migraine with Brainstem Aura, Conversion Disorder, Migraine, and Headache.

    Page B. Pennell
    Experienced in Lafora Disease
    Experienced in Lafora Disease

    UPMC Department Of Neurology

    3471 5th Avenue, Suite 810, 
    Pittsburgh, PA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Page Pennell, MD, FAES, is a neurologist certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. She is Henry B. Higman Professor of Neurology and chair of the Department of Neurology at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. She received her medical degree from the University of Florida College of Medicine and completed her residency and fellowship at the University of Michigan Health System.Dr. Pennell is an expert in the management of women with epilepsy during pregnancy. Her research studies focus on improving mother and child outcomes in pregnant women with epilepsy, and the effects of hormones on seizures. She has served as President of the American Epilepsy Society and on the Board of Directors for several organizations, including the American Epilepsy Society and the Epilepsy Foundation.View the full list of Dr. Pennell's publications on PubMed. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/?term=Pennell+P&cauthor_id=31782407. Dr. Pennell is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lafora Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Epilepsy, Seizures, Epilepsy in Children, and Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure.

    Experienced in Lafora Disease
    Experienced in Lafora Disease

    UPMC Comprehensive Lung Center

    3601 5th Ave Fl 4, 
    Pittsburgh, PA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Avinash Aggarwal is a Neurologist in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Aggarwal is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lafora Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Seizures, Restless Legs Syndrome, Peripheral Neuropathy, and Myasthenia Gravis.

    Experienced in Lafora Disease
    Neurology
    Experienced in Lafora Disease
    Neurology

    University Of Pittsburgh Physicians

    3471 5th Ave Ste 810, 
    Pittsburgh, PA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Anto Bagic is a Neurologist in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Bagic is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lafora Disease. His top areas of expertise are Seizures, Epilepsy, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, and Memory Loss.

    Experienced in Lafora Disease
    Neurology
    Experienced in Lafora Disease
    Neurology

    Allegheny Clinic

    420 E North Ave Ste 206, 
    Pittsburgh, PA 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kevin Kelly is a Neurologist in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Kelly is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lafora Disease. His top areas of expertise are Seizures, Epilepsy, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, and Memory Loss.

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

    Allegheny Clinic

    420 E North Ave Ste 206, 
    Pittsburgh, PA 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Timothy Quezada is an Internal Medicine provider in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Quezada is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lafora Disease. His top areas of expertise are Seizures, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, Memory Loss, Stent Placement, and Transmyocardial Revascularization.

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

    D Singh MD And Associates

    900 Mount Royal Boulevard, 
    Pittsburgh, PA 
     (5.7 miles away)
    Experience:
    47+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Punjabi
    Offers Telehealth

    Daljit Singh is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Singh has been practicing medicine for over 47 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lafora Disease. His top areas of expertise are Movement Disorders, Parkinson's Disease, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

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

    Office

    140 Curry Hollow Rd Ste 2, 
    Pittsburgh, PA 
     (6.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Nathan Bennett is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Bennett is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lafora Disease. His top areas of expertise are Migraine, Autonomic Neuropathy, Hyperventilation, and Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD).

    Experienced in Lafora Disease
    Neurology
    Experienced in Lafora Disease
    Neurology

    West Penn Allegheny Health System Inc.

    2570 Haymaker Rd, 
    Monroeville, PA 
     (13.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Laxmi Shah is a Neurologist in Monroeville, Pennsylvania. Dr. Shah is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lafora Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Seizures, Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, and Migraine.

    Experienced in Lafora Disease
    Experienced in Lafora Disease

    Office

    1200 Brooks Ln Ste 120, 
    Clairton, PA 
     (10.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Pushpa Kumari is a Neurologist in Clairton, Pennsylvania. Dr. Kumari is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lafora Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, Epilepsy with Myoclonic-Atonic Seizures, West Syndrome, and Myoclonic Epilepsy.

    Experienced in Lafora Disease
    Experienced in Lafora Disease

    Office

    1200 Brooks Ln Ste 120, 
    Clairton, PA 
     (10.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Charles Gennaula is a Neurologist in Clairton, Pennsylvania. Dr. Gennaula is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lafora Disease. His top areas of expertise are Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, Stroke, Peripheral Neuropathy, and Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA).

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

    Allegheny Clinic

    5375 William Flynn Hwy, 
    Gibsonia, PA 
     (12.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kathleen Holleran is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Gibsonia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Holleran is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lafora Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Myelitis, Angioedema, 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 near Pittsburgh, PA?

    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 Pittsburgh, PA?

    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 Pittsburgh, PA?

    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 Pittsburgh, PA?

    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 Pittsburgh, PA?

    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 Pittsburgh, PA?

    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 Pittsburgh, PA?

    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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