The 20 Best Lafora Disease Doctors Near Me in Rhode Island, US

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The 20 Best Lafora Disease Doctors in Rhode Island, US

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 18 doctor with experience in Lafora Disease near Rhode Island, US. Of these, 12 are Experienced, 5 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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18 providers found
    Distinguished in Lafora Disease
    Distinguished in Lafora Disease

    Neurohealth Inc.

    227 Centerville Rd, 
    Warwick, RI 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Keith Brecher is a Neurologist in Warwick, Rhode Island. Dr. Brecher is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lafora Disease. His top areas of expertise are Migraine, Lafora Disease, Unverricht-Lundborg Syndrome, and Progressive Myoclonic Epilepsy.

    Advanced in Lafora Disease
    Neurology
    Advanced in Lafora Disease
    Neurology

    Rhode Island Hospital

    593 Eddy St, 
    Providence, RI 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Andrew Blum is a Neurologist in Providence, Rhode Island. Dr. Blum is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lafora Disease. His top areas of expertise are Seizures, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, Autosomal Dominant Partial Epilepsy with Auditory Features, and Epilepsy.

    Experienced in Lafora Disease
    Experienced in Lafora Disease

    Granite Harbor Business Development LLC

    1 James P Murphy Ind Hwy, 
    West Warwick, RI 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Edward Donnelly is a Neurologist in West Warwick, Rhode Island. Dr. Donnelly 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, Seizures, Memory Loss, and Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure.

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    Experienced in Lafora Disease
    Experienced in Lafora Disease

    Rhode Island Hospital

    593 Eddy St, 
    Providence, RI 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Neishay Ayub is a Neurologist in Providence, Rhode Island. Dr. Ayub is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lafora Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Seizures, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, Epilepsy, and Memory Loss.

    Experienced in Lafora Disease
    Neurology
    Experienced in Lafora Disease
    Neurology

    Rhode Island Hospital

    593 Eddy St, 
    Providence, RI 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Julie Roth is a Neurologist in Providence, Rhode Island. Dr. Roth is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lafora Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Seizures, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, Migraine, and Memory Loss.

    Experienced in Lafora Disease
    Experienced in Lafora Disease

    Rhode Island Hospital

    593 Eddy St, 
    Providence, RI 
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Vincent Labarbera is a Neurologist in Providence, Rhode Island. Dr. Labarbera has been practicing medicine for over 10 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lafora Disease. His top areas of expertise are Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 3, Occipital Horn Syndrome, and Menkes Disease.

    Advanced in Lafora Disease
    Advanced in Lafora Disease

    Joseph V. Centofanti MD

    725 Reservoir Ave Ste 308, 
    Cranston, RI 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Erica Szabados is a Neurologist in Cranston, Rhode Island. Dr. Szabados is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lafora Disease. Her top areas of expertise are West Syndrome, Myoclonic Epilepsy, Epilepsy with Myoclonic-Atonic Seizures, and Epilepsy in Children.

    Advanced in Lafora Disease
    Advanced in Lafora Disease

    Rhode Island Hospital

    593 Eddy St, 
    Providence, RI 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jason Richards is a Neurologist in Providence, Rhode Island. Dr. Richards is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lafora Disease. His top areas of expertise are Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, Seizures, Benign Rolandic Epilepsy, and Memory Loss.

    Advanced in Lafora Disease
    Advanced in Lafora Disease

    Arshad Iqbal MD. Inc

    4519 Post Rd, 
    East Greenwich, RI 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Arshad Iqbal is a Neurologist in East Greenwich, Rhode Island. Dr. Iqbal is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lafora Disease. His top areas of expertise are Memory Loss, Essential Tremor, Migraine, Autosomal Dominant Partial Epilepsy with Auditory Features, and Embolectomy.

    Advanced in Lafora Disease
    Advanced in Lafora Disease

    Joseph V. Centofanti MD

    725 Reservoir Ave Ste 308, 
    Cranston, RI 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Joseph Centofanti is a Neurologist in Cranston, Rhode Island. Dr. Centofanti is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lafora Disease. His top areas of expertise are Autosomal Dominant Partial Epilepsy with Auditory Features, Secondary Parkinsonism, Migraine, and Primary Orthostatic Tremor.

    Experienced in Lafora Disease
    Experienced in Lafora Disease

    Albert J. Marano MD Inc.

    1239 Hartford Ave Ste 1, 
    Johnston, RI 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Albert Marano is a Neurologist in Johnston, Rhode Island. Dr. Marano 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.

    Experienced in Lafora Disease
    Pediatric Neurology
    Experienced in Lafora Disease
    Pediatric Neurology

    Office

    2138 Mendon Rd Ste 104, 
    Cumberland, RI 
    Experience:
    44+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Maria Younes is a Pediatric Neurologist in Cumberland, Rhode Island. Dr. Younes has been practicing medicine for over 44 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lafora Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Benign Rolandic Epilepsy, Aphantasia, Autosomal Dominant Partial Epilepsy with Auditory Features, and Autism Spectrum Disorder.

    Experienced in Lafora Disease
    Experienced in Lafora Disease

    Kent Hospital

    455 Toll Gate Rd, 
    Warwick, RI 
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mauricio Villamar is a Neurologist in Warwick, Rhode Island. Dr. Villamar has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lafora Disease. His top areas of expertise are Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, Seizures, Camptocormism, and Conversion Disorder.

    Experienced in Lafora Disease
    Neurology
    Experienced in Lafora Disease
    Neurology

    Hearing Centers Of Rhode Island

    333 School St Ste 210, 
    Pawtucket, RI 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Motasem Al is a Neurologist in Pawtucket, Rhode Island. Dr. Al is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lafora Disease. His top areas of expertise are Landau-Kleffner Syndrome, Tardive Dyskinesia, Memory Loss, and Primary Orthostatic Tremor.

    Experienced in Lafora Disease
    Experienced in Lafora Disease

    Office

    407 East Ave Ste 110, 
    Pawtucket, RI 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kathleen Kroessler is a Neurologist in Pawtucket, Rhode Island. Dr. Kroessler is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lafora Disease. Her top areas of expertise are New Daily Persistent Headache (NDPH), Myotonic Dystrophy, Myotonic Dystrophy Type 2, and Paramyotonia Congenita.

    Experienced in Lafora Disease
    Experienced in Lafora Disease

    Office

    15 Health Ln # 2C, 
    Warwick, RI 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Meryl Goldhaber is a Neurologist in Warwick, Rhode Island. Dr. Goldhaber is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lafora Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), West Syndrome, and Myoclonic Epilepsy.

    Experienced in Lafora Disease
    Experienced in Lafora Disease

    Butler Hospital Neurology

    345 Blackstone Blvd Ste 1-2, 
    Providence, RI 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kenneth Rickler is a Neurologist in Providence, Rhode Island. Dr. Rickler is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lafora Disease. His top areas of expertise are Asperger's Syndrome, Unverricht-Lundborg Syndrome, Lafora Disease, and Progressive Myoclonic Epilepsy.

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

    Brown University Health Diabetes And Endocrinology

    245 Chapman St, 
    Providence, RI 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dino Messina is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Providence, Rhode Island. Dr. Messina is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lafora Disease. His top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Hypertension, and Alcoholic Cirrhosis.

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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 Rhode Island, 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 Rhode Island, 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 Rhode Island, 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 Rhode Island, 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 Rhode Island, 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 Rhode Island, 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 Rhode Island, 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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