The 20 Best Lafora Disease Doctors Near Me in renton, WA

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 39 doctor with experience in Lafora Disease near renton, WA. Of these, 33 are Experienced and 6 are Advanced.

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

    Neuroscience Institute|Adult Neurology

    Northwest Pavilion 400 S 43rd St, 
    Renton, WA 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Arabic, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Krista Kawaguchi is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Renton, Washington. Dr. Kawaguchi is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lafora Disease. She is also highly rated in 21 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Memory Loss, Seizures, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, Epilepsy with Myoclonic-Atonic Seizures, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Kawaguchi is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Lafora Disease
    Neurology | Sleep Medicine
    Advanced in Lafora Disease
    Neurology | Sleep Medicine
    Referral may be required

    Neuroscience Institute|Adult Neurology

    Northwest Pavilion 400 S 43rd St, 
    Renton, WA 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Castilian, Hindi, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Baburaj Thankappan is a Neurologist and a Sleep Medicine provider practicing medicine in Renton, Washington. Dr. Thankappan 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 Partial Seizure, Partial Familial Epilepsy, Memory Loss, and Seizures. Dr. Thankappan is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Neuroscience Institute|Adult Neurology

    Northwest Pavilion 400 S 43rd St, 
    Renton, WA 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Malayalam
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Meghana Raghavan is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Renton, Washington. Dr. Raghavan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lafora Disease. She is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Autosomal Dominant Nocturnal Frontal Lobe Epilepsy (ADNFLE), Memory Loss, Seizures, and Partial Seizure. Dr. Raghavan is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Uw Medicine/Valley Medical Center

    400 S 43rd St, 
    Renton, WA 
     (2.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, French, Hindi, Urdu
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    David Vossler is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Renton, Washington. Dr. Vossler 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 Seizures, Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome (LGS), Epilepsy, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, and Awake Craniotomy. Dr. Vossler is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Lafora Disease
    Experienced in Lafora Disease
    Referral required

    Swedish Cherry Hill

    500 17th Avenue, 
    Seattle, WA 
     (10.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Filipino, French, Hindi, Japanese, Korean, Mandarin, Spanish, Tamil, Telugu, Vietnamese
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Michael Doherty is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Doherty 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, Memory Loss, Epilepsy, Knee Replacement, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Doherty is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology. Dr. Doherty is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Lafora Disease
    Neurology | Pediatrics
    Experienced in Lafora Disease
    Neurology | Pediatrics
    Referral required

    Swedish Neuroscience Specialists - Epilepsy

    550 17th Avenue, Suite 540, 
    Seattle, WA 
     (10.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Filipino, Hindi, Japanese, Portuguese, Punjabi, Spanish, Ukrainian, Urdu
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Ednea Simon is a Neurologist and a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Simon is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lafora Disease. Her clinical expertise encompasses Seizures, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, Memory Loss, and Genetic Epilepsy with Febrile Seizures Plus (GEFS+). Dr. Simon is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology. Dr. Simon is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Franciscan Neurology Associates At St. Anne

    16259 Sylvester Road SW, Suite 503, 
    Burien, WA 
     (7.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Emmanuel Martinez is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Burien, Washington. Dr. Martinez is rated as an Experienced 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 Partial Familial Epilepsy, Tension Headache, Seizures, and Partial Seizure. Dr. Martinez is board certified in Neurology, American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology, Clinical Neurophysiology, American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology, and Epilepsy, American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology. Dr. Martinez is currently accepting new patients.

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

    American Neuromonitoring Associates, PC

    4736 91st Ave Se, 
    Mercer Island, WA 
     (6.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Peien Fan is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Mercer Island, Washington. Dr. Fan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lafora Disease. She is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Memory Loss, Seizures, Benign Rolandic Epilepsy, and Epilepsy. Dr. Fan is board certified in Epilepsy- American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology and Neurology- American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology. Dr. Fan is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Integrated Neurology Health Services

    16122 8th Ave. S.W., Suite D-4, 
    Burien, WA 
     (6.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Mandarin, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Joy Zhao is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Burien, Washington. Dr. Zhao 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 Thoracic Outlet Syndrome, Brachial Plexopathy, Autosomal Dominant Partial Epilepsy with Auditory Features, and Concussion. Dr. Zhao is board certified in Neurology and Clinical Neurophysiology. Dr. Zhao is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Office

    1135 116th Ave NE Ste 500, 
    Bellevue, WA 
     (9.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Olav Jaren is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Bellevue, Washington. Dr. Jaren 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 Memory Loss, Migraine, Cramp-Fasciculation Syndrome, and Trigeminal Neuralgia. Dr. Jaren is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Ben And Catherine Ivy Center For Advanced Brain Tumor Treatment

    550 17th Ave Ste 540, 
    Seattle, WA 
     (9.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Matthew Smith-Cohn is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Smith-Cohn is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lafora Disease. He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Brain Tumor, Glioma, Astrocytoma, and Posterior Fossa Tumor. Dr. Smith-Cohn is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Swedish Neuroscience Specialist-Cherry

    550 17th Ave Ste 400, 
    Seattle, WA 
     (9.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Mary Reif is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Reif is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lafora Disease. Her clinical expertise encompasses Stiff Person Syndrome, Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), Multiple Sclerosis (MS), and Memory Loss. Dr. Reif is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Lafora Disease
    Advanced in Lafora Disease
    Referral may be required
    550 17th Avenue, Suite 540, 
    Seattle, WA 
     (10.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Filipino, Hindi, Japanese, Korean, Marathi, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Thai, Urdu
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Franchette Pascual is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Pascual is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lafora Disease. She is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Seizures, Memory Loss, Autosomal Dominant Partial Epilepsy with Auditory Features, and Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure. Dr. Pascual is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology. Dr. Pascual is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Virginia Mason Medical Center

    1100 Ninth Avenue, 
    Seattle, WA 
     (10.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Castilian, Farsi, Hindi, Punjabi, Thai, Urdu, Vietnamese
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Justin Stahl is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Stahl 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 Alzheimer's Disease, Seizures, Memory Loss, and Partial Familial Epilepsy. Dr. Stahl is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology, Subspecialty In Clinical Neurophysiology. Dr. Stahl is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Swedish Cherry Hill

    500 17th Avenue, 
    Seattle, WA 
     (10.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, French, Korean, Vietnamese, Yoruba
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Anne Mai is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Mai is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lafora Disease. She is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Migraine, Memory Loss, Epilepsy, and Seizures. Dr. Mai is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology. Dr. Mai is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Lafora Disease
    Experienced in Lafora Disease
    Referral required

    Swedish Cherry Hill

    500 17th Avenue, 
    Seattle, WA 
     (10.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Afrikaans, Filipino, Hindi, Korean, Russian, Tamil, Telugu
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dadong Zhou is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Zhou 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 Myasthenia Gravis, Essential Tremor, Memory Loss, and Seizures. Dr. Zhou is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology. Dr. Zhou is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Swedish Cherry Hill

    500 17th Avenue, 
    Seattle, WA 
     (10.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Bosnian, Bulgarian, Danish, Filipino, Hindi, Hungarian, Korean, Macedonian, Mandarin, Norwegian, Portuguese, Romanian, Russian, Spanish, Swedish, Thai, Urdu
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Kitti Kaiboriboon is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Kaiboriboon 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 Epilepsy, Autosomal Dominant Nocturnal Frontal Lobe Epilepsy (ADNFLE), Seizures, and Partial Seizure. Dr. Kaiboriboon is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology. Dr. Kaiboriboon is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Uw Medicine/Harborview Medical Center

    325 9th Ave, 
    Seattle, WA 
     (10.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    John Miller is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Miller is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lafora Disease. He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Autosomal Dominant Nocturnal Frontal Lobe Epilepsy (ADNFLE), Seizures, Partial Seizure, and Epilepsy. Dr. Miller is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Regional Epilepsy Center At Harborview Medical Center

    325 9th Ave, 
    Seattle, WA 
     (10.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Farsi, Hindi, Korean, Russian, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Shahin Hakimian is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Hakimian is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lafora Disease. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Seizures, Memory Loss, Epilepsy, and Autosomal Dominant Partial Epilepsy with Auditory Features. Dr. Hakimian is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Uw Medicine/Harborview Medical Center

    325 9th Ave, 
    Seattle, WA 
     (10.1 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English, German
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Wolfgang Muhlhofer is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Seattle, Washington. He has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Muhlhofer is rated as an Experienced 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 Seizures, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, Partial Seizure, and Memory Loss. Dr. Muhlhofer 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 renton, WA?

    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 renton, WA?

    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 renton, WA?

    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 renton, WA?

    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 renton, WA?

    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 renton, WA?

    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 renton, WA?

    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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