The 20 Best Lafora Disease Doctors Near Me in Charleston, SC

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Last Updated: 09/19/2026

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MediFind found 79 doctor with experience in Lafora Disease near Charleston, SC. Of these, 68 are Experienced, 9 are Advanced and 2 are Distinguished.

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    Experienced in Lafora Disease
    Experienced in Lafora Disease
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    MUSC Health Neurology At Rutledge Tower

    135 Rutledge Ave, 6th Floor, 
    Charleston, SC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Turkish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Ekrem Kutluay is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Charleston, South Carolina. Dr. Kutluay is rated as an Experienced 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 Seizures, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, Epilepsy, and Memory Loss. Dr. Kutluay is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Lafora Disease
    Distinguished in Lafora Disease
    Referral may be required

    Piedmont Neurology

    917 Bypass 225 S, 
    Greenwood, SC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Anthony Holt is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Greenwood, South Carolina. Dr. Holt is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lafora Disease. He is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lafora Disease, Unverricht-Lundborg Syndrome, Progressive Myoclonic Epilepsy, and Stroke. Dr. Holt is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Lafora Disease
    Distinguished in Lafora Disease
    Referral may be required

    Palmetto Primary Care Physicians

    2500 Elms Center Road, 
    North Charleston, SC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    John Lucas is a Neurologist practicing medicine in North Charleston, South Carolina. Dr. Lucas is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lafora Disease. He is also highly rated in 73 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Delirium, Migraine, Essential Tremor, and Peripheral Neuropathy. Dr. Lucas is currently accepting new patients.

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    Advanced in Lafora Disease
    Family Medicine
    Advanced in Lafora Disease
    Family Medicine

    Office

    9313 Medical Plaza Dr Ste 202, 
    Charleston, SC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Brantley Arnau is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Charleston, South Carolina. Dr. Arnau is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lafora Disease. He is also highly rated in 270 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D). Dr. Arnau is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Prisma Health Neurology–Greenville

    200 Patewood Drive, Suite B350, 
    Greenville, SC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Joseph Hanna is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Greenville, South Carolina. Dr. Hanna 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 Memory Loss, Seizures, Stroke, Gastrostomy, and Stent Placement. Dr. Hanna is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology.

    Advanced in Lafora Disease
    Advanced in Lafora Disease
    Referral required

    Prisma Health Neurology–Greenville

    200 Patewood Drive, Suite B350, 
    Greenville, SC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    John Absher is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Greenville, South Carolina. Dr. Absher is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lafora Disease. He is also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Stroke, Dementia, Memory Loss, Gastrostomy, and Transmyocardial Revascularization. Dr. Absher is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology. Dr. Absher is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Palmetto Primary Care Physicians LLC

    2550 Elms Center Rd, 
    North Charleston, SC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Thomas Bolt is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in North Charleston, South Carolina. Dr. Bolt is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lafora Disease. He is also highly rated in 51 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Bronchitis, H1N1 Influenza, Cellulitis, and Sinusitis. Dr. Bolt is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Palmetto Primary Care Physicians LLC

    2550 Elms Center Rd, 
    North Charleston, SC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Joseph Nellis is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in North Charleston, South Carolina. Dr. Nellis 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 Type B Insulin Resistance Syndrome, Abdominal Obesity Metabolic Syndrome, Cytochrome C Oxidase Deficiency, and Mitochondrial Complex V Deficiency. Dr. Nellis is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Palmetto Primary Care Physicians

    2500 Elms Center Road, 
    North Charleston, SC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    John Redwine is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in North Charleston, South Carolina. Dr. Redwine is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lafora Disease. He is also highly rated in 116 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D). Dr. Redwine is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Olanta Family Care

    211 S Jones Rd, 
    Olanta, SC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Alexander Cohen is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Olanta, South Carolina. Dr. Cohen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lafora Disease. He is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hypertensive Heart Disease, Enlarged Liver, Pediatric Myocarditis, and Renovascular Hypertension. Dr. Cohen is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Office

    8799 Old Number Six Hwy, 
    Santee, SC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Richard Carpenter is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Santee, South Carolina. Dr. Carpenter 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 Iron Deficiency Anemia, Childhood Iron Deficiency Anemia, Hypertension, and Familial Hypertension.

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

    Sage Family Medicine LLC

    2306 Chesnee Hwy Ste 9, 
    Spartanburg, SC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Saiward Glenn is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Spartanburg, South Carolina. Dr. Glenn is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lafora Disease. She is also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Infant Hyperglycemia, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, and Hypertension. Dr. Glenn is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Low Country Health Care System

    333 Revolutionary Trl, 
    Fairfax, SC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Richard Boyles is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Fairfax, South Carolina. Dr. Boyles is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lafora Disease. He is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hypothyroidism, Obesity in Children, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Familial Hypertension. Dr. Boyles is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Palmetto Primary Care Physicians - Trident Office

    9313 Medical Plaza Dr, Suite 202, 
    Charleston, SC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Elizabeth Anisis is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Charleston, South Carolina. Dr. Anisis is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lafora Disease. She is also highly rated in 32 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses High Cholesterol, Cirrhosis, Xanthoma, and Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia. Dr. Anisis is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Highlander Surgical Group PA

    1071 Boiling Springs Rd, 
    Spartanburg, SC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Robert Ringel is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Spartanburg, South Carolina. Dr. Ringel 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 Peripheral Neuropathy, Unverricht-Lundborg Syndrome, Lafora Disease, and Progressive Myoclonic Epilepsy.

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

    Metrolina Neurodiagnostic Center LLC

    127 Professional Park Dr, 
    Rock Hill, SC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Howard Mandell is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Rock Hill, South Carolina. Dr. Mandell is rated as an Advanced 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 Peripheral Neuropathy, Cerebellar Degeneration, Memory Loss, and Migraine. Dr. Mandell is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Medical Group Of The Carolinas-Neurology-Pelham

    420 The Pkwy Ste A, 
    Greer, SC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    John Pilch is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Greer, South Carolina. Dr. Pilch is rated as an Advanced 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 Cerebellar Degeneration, Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Peripheral Neuropathy, and Thromboangiitis Obliterans. Dr. Pilch is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Bon Secours Neurology - Downtown

    317 Saint Francis Drive, Suite 120, 
    Greenville, SC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Amber Mitchell is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Greenville, South Carolina. Dr. Mitchell 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, Memory Loss, Familial Neurocardiogenic Syncope, and Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure. Dr. Mitchell is board certified in (Psychiatry & Neurology, Neurology), American Board Of Psychiatry & Neurology, and (Psychiatry & Neurology, Epilepsy). Dr. Mitchell is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Bon Secours Diane Collins Neuroscience Institute

    2 Innovation Drive, Suite 350, 
    Greenville, SC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Jeff Benjamin is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Greenville, South Carolina. Dr. Benjamin 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 Memory Loss, Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Autosomal Dominant Partial Epilepsy with Auditory Features, and Essential Tremor. Dr. Benjamin is board certified in (Psychiatry & Neurology, Neurology), (Psychiatry & Neurology, Sleep Medicine), and American Osteopathic Board Of Neurology & Psychiatry. Dr. Benjamin is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Charleston Neurology Associates

    5500 Front Street, Suite 230, 
    Summerville, SC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Robert Carlile is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Summerville, South Carolina. Dr. Carlile is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lafora Disease. He is also highly rated in 42 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cerebellar Degeneration, Peripheral Neuropathy, Migraine, and Delirium.

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    Last Updated: 09/19/2026

    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 Charleston, SC?

    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 Charleston, SC?

    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 Charleston, SC?

    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 Charleston, SC?

    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 Charleston, SC?

    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 Charleston, SC?

    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 Charleston, SC?

    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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