The 20 Best Myoclonic Epilepsy Doctors Near Me in Silver Spring, MD

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 58 doctor with experience in Myoclonic Epilepsy near Silver Spring, MD. Of these, 45 are Experienced, 12 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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    Experienced in Myoclonic Epilepsy
    Experienced in Myoclonic Epilepsy

    Children's National Hospital

    1400 Forest Glen Rd Ste 335, 
    Silver Spring, MD 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Tesfaye Zelleke is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Silver Spring, Maryland. Dr. Zelleke is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myoclonic Epilepsy. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Epilepsy, Seizures, Cortical Dysplasia, and Primary Amebic Meningoencephalitis.

    Experienced in Myoclonic Epilepsy
    Experienced in Myoclonic Epilepsy

    Lurie Surgical Services PC

    1400 Forest Glen Rd Ste 225, 
    Silver Spring, MD 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Gregory Mathews is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Silver Spring, Maryland. Dr. Mathews is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myoclonic Epilepsy. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Landau-Kleffner Syndrome, Memory Loss, Seizures, and Autosomal Dominant Partial Epilepsy with Auditory Features. Dr. Mathews is board certified in Psychiatry & Neurology.

    Experienced in Myoclonic Epilepsy
    Experienced in Myoclonic Epilepsy

    Children's National Hospital

    111 Michigan Ave NW, 
    Washington, DC 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Tammy Tsuchida is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Tsuchida is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myoclonic Epilepsy. She is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Epilepsy in Children, Seizures, Hemimegalencephaly, Epilepsy, and Liver Embolization.

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    Advanced in Myoclonic Epilepsy
    Advanced in Myoclonic Epilepsy

    MidAtlantic Epilepsy & Sleep Center

    Bethesda, MD 
     (6.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Prior to joining the Mid-Atlantic Epilepsy and Sleep Center, Dr. Jonathan Ross was Director of The New England Epilepsy Institute, a division of New England Neurological Associates (NENA) in Lawrence, Massachusetts. He also served as head of the Neurology division at NENA. After graduating medical school in 1991, Dr. Ross completed postgraduate training at Harvard Medical School and Boston University School of Medicine, and also served as Teaching Fellow at Harvard and Boston University. Dr. Ross is an active member of the American Epilepsy Society, American Clinical Neurophysiology Society, Massachusetts Medical Society, and the American Academy of Neurology. Dr. Ross is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myoclonic Epilepsy. He is also highly rated in 38 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Seizures, Memory Loss, Autosomal Dominant Partial Epilepsy with Auditory Features, and Benign Rolandic Epilepsy. Dr. Ross is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology.

    Advanced in Myoclonic Epilepsy
    Pediatric Neurology
    Advanced in Myoclonic Epilepsy
    Pediatric Neurology

    Children's National Hospital

    1400 Forest Glen Rd Ste 335, 
    Silver Spring, MD 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Fayad is a Pediatric Neurologist practicing medicine in Silver Spring, Maryland. Dr. Fayad is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myoclonic Epilepsy. He is also highly rated in 30 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Epilepsy in Children, Infant Epilepsy with Migrant Focal Crisis, Epilepsy with Myoclonic-Atonic Seizures, and West Syndrome.

    Advanced in Myoclonic Epilepsy
    Pediatrics
    Advanced in Myoclonic Epilepsy
    Pediatrics

    Children's National Hospital

    1400 Forest Glen Rd Ste 335, 
    Silver Spring, MD 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Joan Conry is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Silver Spring, Maryland. Dr. Conry is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myoclonic Epilepsy. She is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome (LGS), Seizures, Epilepsy, and West Syndrome.

    Advanced in Myoclonic Epilepsy
    Advanced in Myoclonic Epilepsy

    Gw Neurology-Bethesda

    4920 Elm St Ste 225, 
    Bethesda, MD 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Yongxing Zhou is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Bethesda, Maryland. Dr. Zhou is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myoclonic Epilepsy. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Myoclonic Epilepsy, Stroke, Movement Disorders, and Parkinson's Disease.

    Advanced in Myoclonic Epilepsy
    Advanced in Myoclonic Epilepsy
    35-2a1000 35 Convent Dr, Msc 3705, 
    Bethesda, MD 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kenneth Fischbeck is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Bethesda, Maryland. Dr. Fischbeck is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myoclonic Epilepsy. He is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy, Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), Primary Lateral Sclerosis, and Progressive Myoclonic Epilepsy.

    Advanced in Myoclonic Epilepsy
    Advanced in Myoclonic Epilepsy

    Office

    1160 Varnum St NE Ste 204, 
    Washington, DC 
     (4.4 miles away)
    Experience:
    44+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Neal Kurzrok is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. He has been practicing medicine for over 44 years. Dr. Kurzrok is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myoclonic Epilepsy. He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Memory Loss, Primary Orthostatic Tremor, Peripheral Neuropathy, and Seizures.

    Advanced in Myoclonic Epilepsy
    Advanced in Myoclonic Epilepsy

    Children's National Hospital

    111 Michigan Ave NW, 
    Washington, DC 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    William Gaillard is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Gaillard is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myoclonic Epilepsy. He is also highly rated in 28 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Epilepsy, Seizures, Epilepsy in Children, Liver Embolization, and Deep Brain Stimulation.

    Advanced in Myoclonic Epilepsy
    Neurology
    Advanced in Myoclonic Epilepsy
    Neurology
    6410 Rockledge Dr, 610, 
    Bethesda, MD 
     (6.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Pavel Klein is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Bethesda, Maryland. Dr. Klein is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myoclonic Epilepsy. He is also highly rated in 23 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Seizures, Epilepsy, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, and Absence Seizure.

    Experienced in Myoclonic Epilepsy
    Pediatric Neurology
    Experienced in Myoclonic Epilepsy
    Pediatric Neurology

    Children's National Hospital

    1400 Forest Glen Rd Ste 335, 
    Silver Spring, MD 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ilana Kahn is a Pediatric Neurologist practicing medicine in Silver Spring, Maryland. Dr. Kahn is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myoclonic Epilepsy. She is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Anti-NMDA Receptor Encephalitis, Encephalitis, Myelin Oligodendrocyte Glycoprotein Antibody-Associated Disease, and Landau-Kleffner Syndrome.

    Experienced in Myoclonic Epilepsy
    Experienced in Myoclonic Epilepsy

    Children's National Hospital

    1400 Forest Glen Rd Ste 335, 
    Silver Spring, MD 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Nathan Cohen is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Silver Spring, Maryland. Dr. Cohen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myoclonic Epilepsy. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cortical Dysplasia, Epilepsy, Seizures, and Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure.

    Experienced in Myoclonic Epilepsy
    Pediatric Neurology
    Experienced in Myoclonic Epilepsy
    Pediatric Neurology

    Children's National Hospital

    1400 Forest Glen Rd Ste 335, 
    Silver Spring, MD 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Juma Mbwana is a Pediatric Neurologist practicing medicine in Silver Spring, Maryland. Dr. Mbwana is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myoclonic Epilepsy. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Seizures, Epilepsy, Absence Seizure, and Epilepsy in Children.

    Experienced in Myoclonic Epilepsy
    Pediatric Neurology
    Experienced in Myoclonic Epilepsy
    Pediatric Neurology

    Children's National Hospital

    1400 Forest Glen Rd Ste 335, 
    Silver Spring, MD 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Abigail Turner is a Pediatric Neurologist practicing medicine in Silver Spring, Maryland. Dr. Turner is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myoclonic Epilepsy. Her clinical expertise encompasses Migraine, Tension Headache, Tourette Syndrome, and Spasmus Nutans.

    Experienced in Myoclonic Epilepsy
    Experienced in Myoclonic Epilepsy

    Children's National Hospital

    1400 Forest Glen Rd Ste 335, 
    Silver Spring, MD 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Amisha Patel is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Silver Spring, Maryland. Dr. Patel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myoclonic Epilepsy. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Seizures, Athetosis, Landau-Kleffner Syndrome, and Genetic Epilepsy with Febrile Seizures Plus (GEFS+).

    Experienced in Myoclonic Epilepsy
    Neurology
    Experienced in Myoclonic Epilepsy
    Neurology

    MedStar Health: Medical Center At Chevy Chase

    5454 Wisconsin Ave # 11, 
    Chevy Chase, MD 
     (2.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Tricia Ting is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Chevy Chase, Maryland. Dr. Ting is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myoclonic Epilepsy. She is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Seizures, Memory Loss, Epilepsy, and Partial Familial Epilepsy.

    Experienced in Myoclonic Epilepsy
    Experienced in Myoclonic Epilepsy

    MedStar Health: Medical Center At Chevy Chase

    5454 Wisconsin Ave # 11, 
    Chevy Chase, MD 
     (2.9 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Shakti Nayar is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Chevy Chase, Maryland. She has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Nayar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myoclonic Epilepsy. She is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Peripheral Neuropathy, Beriberi, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), and Infantile Axonal Neuropathy.

    Experienced in Myoclonic Epilepsy
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Myoclonic Epilepsy
    Family Medicine

    Kaiser Permanente Mt Talbert Medical Office

    10810 Connecticut Ave, 
    Kensington, MD 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dawit Yohannes is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Kensington, Maryland. Dr. Yohannes is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myoclonic Epilepsy. His clinical expertise encompasses Atypical Pneumonia, Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia, Lymphangitis, and Urinary Tract Infection (UTI).

    Experienced in Myoclonic Epilepsy
    Experienced in Myoclonic Epilepsy

    Office

    110 Irving St NW Rm 2A-44, 
    Washington, DC 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Christopher Grunseich is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Grunseich is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myoclonic Epilepsy. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy, Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), Primary Lateral Sclerosis, and Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease).

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    What is the definition of Myoclonic Epilepsy?

    Myoclonic epilepsy is a type of seizure disorder characterized by quick jerking movements due to uncontrolled muscle contractions caused by abnormal electrical impulses in the brain. Unlike grand mal (tonic-clonic) seizures, during a myoclonic seizure the affected individual does not lose consciousness. There are several types of myoclonic epilepsy, including infantile spasms, Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome, juvenile myoclonic epilepsy, and progressive myoclonic epilepsy, among others.

    When should I see a Myoclonic Epilepsy doctor near Silver Spring, MD?

    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 Myoclonic Epilepsy doctor near Silver Spring, MD?

    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 Myoclonic Epilepsy doctors near Silver Spring, MD?

    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 Myoclonic Epilepsy doctors near Silver Spring, MD?

    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 Myoclonic Epilepsy doctor near Silver Spring, MD?

    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 Myoclonic Epilepsy doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Myoclonic Epilepsy 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 Myoclonic Epilepsy doctor near Silver Spring, MD?

    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 Myoclonic Epilepsy 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 Myoclonic Epilepsy 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 Myoclonic Epilepsy doctors near Silver Spring, MD?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Myoclonic Epilepsy 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 Myoclonic Epilepsy doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Myoclonic Epilepsy 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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