The 20 Best Myoclonic Epilepsy Doctors Near Me in Tacoma, WA

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Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 16 doctor with experience in Myoclonic Epilepsy near Tacoma, WA. Of these, 15 are Experienced and 1 are Advanced.

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16 providers found
    Experienced in Myoclonic Epilepsy
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Myoclonic Epilepsy
    Internal Medicine
    1608 S J St, Floor 3, 
    Tacoma, WA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Japanese, Mandarin, Polish, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    John Smoots is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Tacoma, Washington. Dr. Smoots is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myoclonic Epilepsy. His top areas of expertise are Scoliosis, Urinary Tract Infection in Children, Urinary Tract Infection (UTI), and Osteoporosis. Dr. Smoots is currently accepting new patients.

    Oanh Nguyen
    Experienced in Myoclonic Epilepsy
    Neurology | Sleep Medicine
    Experienced in Myoclonic Epilepsy
    Neurology | Sleep Medicine

    Franciscan Neurology Associates At St. Joseph

    1608 S J Street, 5th Floor, 
    Tacoma, WA 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Oanh Nguyen, DO is a board-certified neurologist who focuses on adult general neurology and sleep medicine. Dr. Nguyen fosters open, honest relationships with her patients. She strives to understand the goals of each patient, and to provide the essential tools and information a patient needs to stay fit, healthy and happy.Dr. Nguyen is a member of the American Academy of Neurology, American Academy of Sleep Medicine and American Osteopathic Association.In her off-hours, Dr. Nguyen enjoys spending time with her family, tennis, yoga and cooking. Dr. Nguyen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myoclonic Epilepsy. Her top areas of expertise are CAPOS Syndrome, Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Migraine, and Memory Loss.

    Experienced in Myoclonic Epilepsy
    Neurology
    Experienced in Myoclonic Epilepsy
    Neurology

    Multicare Adult Epilepsy Center-Tacoma

    316 Martin Luther King Jr Way Ste 408, 
    Tacoma, WA 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Laura Lynam is a Neurologist in Tacoma, Washington. Dr. Lynam is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myoclonic Epilepsy. Her top areas of expertise are Memory Loss, Seizures, Dravet Syndrome, and Photosensitive Epilepsy.

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

    Mary Bridge Children's Neurology - Tacoma

    1112 6th Ave Ste 100, 
    Tacoma, WA 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Steven Phillips is a Pediatric Neurologist in Tacoma, Washington. Dr. Phillips is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myoclonic Epilepsy. His top areas of expertise are Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, Seizures, Dravet Syndrome, and Myoclonic Epilepsy.

    Marcus P. De Leon
    Experienced in Myoclonic Epilepsy
    Experienced in Myoclonic Epilepsy

    Franciscan Neurology Associates - Gig Harbor

    6401 Kimball Drive NW, 
    Gig Harbor, WA 
     (7.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Marcus Ponce de Leon, MD, FAAN, is a board-certified neurologist with fellowship training in movement disorders. He loves providing excellent, compassionate, evidence-based care to his patients and believes they should have a strong input into their care. Patient education and patient satisfaction are his priorities.Dr. Ponce de Leon is a Fellow of the American Academy of Neurology and a member of the Movement Disorder Society. He most recently served as the director of the TBI Clinic/Intrepid Center at Madigan Army Medical Center and as an assistant professor of neurology with the Uniformed Services University of Health Sciences.Away from work he enjoys hiking. Dr. De Leon is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myoclonic Epilepsy. His top areas of expertise are Migraine with Brainstem Aura, Migraine, Essential Tremor, and Cerebellar Degeneration.

    Experienced in Myoclonic Epilepsy
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Myoclonic Epilepsy
    Internal Medicine

    MultiCare Health System

    315 Martin Luther King Jr Way, 
    Tacoma, WA 
     (0.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kenneth Ejiogu is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Tacoma, Washington. Dr. Ejiogu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myoclonic Epilepsy. His top areas of expertise are Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Sepsis, Stroke, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

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

    Mary Bridge Children's Neurology-Tacoma

    1112 6th Ave Ste 100, 
    Tacoma, WA 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Kevin Joseph is a Pediatric Neurologist in Tacoma, Washington. Dr. Joseph is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myoclonic Epilepsy. His top areas of expertise are Progressive Myoclonic Epilepsy, Unverricht-Lundborg Syndrome, Lafora Disease, and Dravet Syndrome.

    Experienced in Myoclonic Epilepsy
    Experienced in Myoclonic Epilepsy

    Tacoma Neurological Associates Inc PS

    2201 S 19th St Ste 205, 
    Tacoma, WA 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    James Griffith is a Neurologist in Tacoma, Washington. Dr. Griffith is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myoclonic Epilepsy. His top areas of expertise are Susac Syndrome, Essential Tremor, Autosomal Dominant Partial Epilepsy with Auditory Features, and Cerebellar Degeneration.

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

    Tasc LLC

    1112 6th Ave Ste 100, 
    Tacoma, WA 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Shrestha Gyaneshwar is a Pediatric Neurologist in Tacoma, Washington. Dr. Gyaneshwar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myoclonic Epilepsy. His top areas of expertise are Genetic Epilepsy with Febrile Seizures Plus (GEFS+), Aphantasia, Seizures, and Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure.

    Experienced in Myoclonic Epilepsy
    Neurology
    Experienced in Myoclonic Epilepsy
    Neurology

    Franciscan Neurology Associates At St. Joseph

    1608 S J St # 5, 
    Tacoma, WA 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Colin Iosso is a Neurologist in Tacoma, Washington. Dr. Iosso is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myoclonic Epilepsy. His top areas of expertise are Seizures, Memory Loss, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, and Migraine.

    Experienced in Myoclonic Epilepsy
    Experienced in Myoclonic Epilepsy

    Tasc LLC

    1112 6th Ave Ste 100, 
    Tacoma, WA 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Anisha Schwarz is a Pediatrics provider in Tacoma, Washington. Dr. Schwarz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myoclonic Epilepsy. Her top areas of expertise are Congenital Myasthenic Syndrome, Amyotonia Congenita, Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 1, and Seizures.

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

    Tasc LLC

    1112 6th Ave Ste 100, 
    Tacoma, WA 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Benjamin Dean is a Pediatric Neurologist in Tacoma, Washington. Dr. Dean is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myoclonic Epilepsy. His top areas of expertise are Aphantasia, Juvenile Myoclonic Epilepsy, Seizures, and Tourette Syndrome.

    Experienced in Myoclonic Epilepsy
    Experienced in Myoclonic Epilepsy

    Mary Bridge Children's Neurology-Tacoma

    1112 6th Ave Ste 100, 
    Tacoma, WA 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Priya Monrad is a Neurologist in Tacoma, Washington. Dr. Monrad is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myoclonic Epilepsy. Her top areas of expertise are CLN5 Disease, CLN4 Disease, CLN1 Disease, and Batten Disease.

    Experienced in Myoclonic Epilepsy
    Experienced in Myoclonic Epilepsy

    Multicare Neuroscience Institute-Rieder Building

    1701 3rd St SE Ste 201, 
    Puyallup, WA 
     (9.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Matthew Stevenson is a Neurologist in Puyallup, Washington. Dr. Stevenson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myoclonic Epilepsy. His top areas of expertise are Partial Familial Epilepsy, Partial Seizure, Seizures, and Memory Loss.

    Experienced in Myoclonic Epilepsy
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Myoclonic Epilepsy
    Internal Medicine

    Rainier Rehabilitation

    920 12th Ave SE, 
    Puyallup, WA 
     (9.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Atique Ahmad is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Puyallup, Washington. Dr. Ahmad is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myoclonic Epilepsy. His top areas of expertise are Malnutrition, Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Pneumonia, and Heart Failure.

    Experienced in Myoclonic Epilepsy
    Neurology
    Experienced in Myoclonic Epilepsy
    Neurology

    Multicare Neuroscience Institute-Auburn Regional Medical Plaza

    121 N Division St Ste 300, 
    Auburn, WA 
     (9.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Danmeng Wei is a Neurologist in Auburn, Washington. Dr. Wei is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myoclonic Epilepsy. Her top areas of expertise are Seizures, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, Memory Loss, and Partial Familial Epilepsy.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    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 Tacoma, 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 Myoclonic Epilepsy doctor near Tacoma, 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 Myoclonic Epilepsy doctors near Tacoma, 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 Myoclonic Epilepsy doctors near Tacoma, 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 Myoclonic Epilepsy doctor near Tacoma, 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 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 Tacoma, 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 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 Tacoma, WA?

    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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