The 20 Best Myoclonic Epilepsy Doctors Near Me in Philadelphia, PA

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Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 96 doctor with experience in Myoclonic Epilepsy near Philadelphia, PA. Of these, 73 are Experienced, 17 are Advanced, 3 are Distinguished and 3 are Elite.

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    Elite in Myoclonic Epilepsy
    Elite in Myoclonic Epilepsy

    Office

    3500 Civic Center Blvd, 
    Philadelphia, PA 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dennis Dlugos is a Neurologist in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Dlugos is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myoclonic Epilepsy. His top areas of expertise are Seizures, Epilepsy, West Syndrome, and Myoclonic Epilepsy.

    Elite in Myoclonic Epilepsy
    Pediatrics
    Elite in Myoclonic Epilepsy
    Pediatrics

    Office

    3401 Civic Center Blvd, 
    Philadelphia, PA 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ingo Helbig is a Pediatrics provider in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Helbig is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myoclonic Epilepsy. His top areas of expertise are Epilepsy, West Syndrome, Myoclonic Epilepsy, and Spasmus Nutans.

    Elite in Myoclonic Epilepsy
    Pediatric Neurology
    Elite in Myoclonic Epilepsy
    Pediatric Neurology

    Office

    3401 Civic Center Blvd, 
    Philadelphia, PA 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ethan Goldberg is a Pediatric Neurologist in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Goldberg is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myoclonic Epilepsy. His top areas of expertise are Myoclonic Epilepsy, Epilepsy with Myoclonic-Atonic Seizures, Dravet Syndrome, Epilepsy, and Deep Brain Stimulation.

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    Joseph J. Melvin
    Experienced in Myoclonic Epilepsy
    Experienced in Myoclonic Epilepsy

    St. Christopher's Pediatric Associates Neurology - E. Erie Avenue

    160 E Erie Ave, 
    Philadelphia, PA 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    . Dr. Melvin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myoclonic Epilepsy. His top areas of expertise are West Syndrome, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, Phenylketonuria (PKU), and Seizures.

    Michael R. Sperling
    Distinguished in Myoclonic Epilepsy
    Distinguished in Myoclonic Epilepsy

    Vickie & Jack Farber Institute For Neuroscience - Honickman Center

    1101 Chestnut Street, Floor 10, 
    Philadelphia, PA 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Michael Sperling is a Neurologist in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Sperling is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myoclonic Epilepsy. His top areas of expertise are Seizures, Epilepsy, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, Absence Seizure, and Deep Brain Stimulation. Dr. Sperling is currently accepting new patients.

    Daphne M. Hasbani
    Advanced in Myoclonic Epilepsy
    Advanced in Myoclonic Epilepsy

    St. Christopher's Pediatric Associates Neurology - E. Erie Avenue

    160 E Erie Ave, 
    Philadelphia, PA 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    . Dr. Hasbani is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myoclonic Epilepsy. Her top areas of expertise are Seizures, Tetrasomy X, Epilepsy Juvenile Absence, and Absence Seizure.

    Lauren C. Morris
    Experienced in Myoclonic Epilepsy
    Pediatrics | Neurology
    Experienced in Myoclonic Epilepsy
    Pediatrics | Neurology

    St. Christopher's Pediatric Associates Neurology - E. Erie Avenue

    160 E Erie Ave, 
    Philadelphia, PA 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    . Dr. Morris 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, Epilepsy Juvenile Absence, and Absence Seizure.

    Christopher T. Skidmore
    Advanced in Myoclonic Epilepsy
    Advanced in Myoclonic Epilepsy

    Vickie & Jack Farber Institute For Neuroscience - Honickman Center

    1101 Chestnut Street, Floor 10, 
    Philadelphia, PA 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Christopher Skidmore is a Neurologist in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Skidmore is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myoclonic Epilepsy. His top areas of expertise are Seizures, Epilepsy, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, Memory Loss, and Deep Brain Stimulation. Dr. Skidmore is currently accepting new patients.

    Melissa A. Carran
    Distinguished in Myoclonic Epilepsy
    Distinguished in Myoclonic Epilepsy

    Cooper Advanced Care Center At Sheridan Pavilion

    3 Cooper Plaza, Sheridan Pavilion, 
    Camden, NJ 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Experience:
    32+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English, German
    Offers Telehealth

    Melissa Carran is a Neurologist in Camden, New Jersey. Dr. Carran has been practicing medicine for over 32 years and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myoclonic Epilepsy. Her top areas of expertise are Seizures, Partial Familial Epilepsy, Partial Seizure, and West Syndrome.

    Scott E. Mintzer
    Experienced in Myoclonic Epilepsy
    Experienced in Myoclonic Epilepsy

    Vickie & Jack Farber Institute For Neuroscience - Honickman Center

    1101 Chestnut Street, Floor 10, 
    Philadelphia, PA 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Scott Mintzer is a Neurologist in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Mintzer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myoclonic Epilepsy. His top areas of expertise are Seizures, Epilepsy, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, and Memory Loss. Dr. Mintzer is currently accepting new patients.

    Lindsay M. Higdon
    Experienced in Myoclonic Epilepsy
    Experienced in Myoclonic Epilepsy

    Vickie & Jack Farber Institute For Neuroscience - Honickman Center

    1101 Chestnut Street, Floor 10, 
    Philadelphia, PA 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Lindsay Higdon is a Neurologist in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Higdon is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myoclonic Epilepsy. Her top areas of expertise are Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, Seizures, Epilepsy, and Memory Loss. Dr. Higdon is currently accepting new patients.

    Maromi Nei
    Experienced in Myoclonic Epilepsy
    Neurology
    Experienced in Myoclonic Epilepsy
    Neurology

    Vickie & Jack Farber Institute For Neuroscience - Honickman Center

    1101 Chestnut Street, Floor 10, 
    Philadelphia, PA 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Maromi Nei is a Neurologist in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Nei 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, Epilepsy, and Memory Loss. Dr. Nei is currently accepting new patients.

    Martina Vendrame
    Experienced in Myoclonic Epilepsy
    Sleep Medicine
    Experienced in Myoclonic Epilepsy
    Sleep Medicine

    Sleep Disorders Center - Walnut Towers 9th Street

    211 South 9th Street, Floor 5, 
    Philadelphia, PA 
     (0.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Martina Vendrame is a Sleep Medicine provider in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Vendrame 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, Epilepsy, and Drowsiness. Dr. Vendrame is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Myoclonic Epilepsy
    Advanced in Myoclonic Epilepsy

    Penn Neurology Pennsylvania Hospital

    330 South 9th Street, 3rd Floor, 
    Philadelphia, PA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Michael Gelfand is a Neurologist in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Gelfand is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myoclonic Epilepsy. His top areas of expertise are Seizures, Memory Loss, Autosomal Dominant Partial Epilepsy with Auditory Features, and Partial Familial Epilepsy. Dr. Gelfand is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Myoclonic Epilepsy
    Neurology
    Advanced in Myoclonic Epilepsy
    Neurology

    Penn Neuroscience Center - Neurology

    3400 Civic Center Boulevard, South Pavilion, 2nd Floor, 
    Philadelphia, PA 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Colin Ellis is a Neurologist in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Ellis is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myoclonic Epilepsy. His top areas of expertise are Partial Familial Epilepsy, Seizures, Partial Seizure, and Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure. Dr. Ellis is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Childrens Health Care Associates Inc

    3401 Civic Ctr Blvd, 
    Philadelphia, PA 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    France Fung is a Pediatric Neurologist in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Fung is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myoclonic Epilepsy. Her top areas of expertise are Seizures, Absence Seizure, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, and Status Epilepticus.

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

    Childrens Health Care Associates Inc

    3401 Civic Ctr Blvd, 
    Philadelphia, PA 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jillian Mckee is a Pediatric Neurologist in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Mckee has been practicing medicine for over 10 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myoclonic Epilepsy. Her top areas of expertise are West Syndrome, Epilepsy in Children, Epilepsy, and Myoclonic Epilepsy.

    Advanced in Myoclonic Epilepsy
    Pediatric Neurology
    Advanced in Myoclonic Epilepsy
    Pediatric Neurology
    3401 Civic Center Blvd, Department Of Neurology, Main Hospital, 
    Philadelphia, PA 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Shavonne Massey is a Pediatric Neurologist in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Massey is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myoclonic Epilepsy. Her top areas of expertise are Epilepsy in Children, Seizures, Absence Seizure, and Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure.

    Advanced in Myoclonic Epilepsy
    Pediatric Neurology
    Advanced in Myoclonic Epilepsy
    Pediatric Neurology
    3401 Civic Center Blvd, Children's Hospital Of Philadelphia - Neurology, 
    Philadelphia, PA 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Nicholas Abend is a Pediatric Neurologist in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Abend is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myoclonic Epilepsy. His top areas of expertise are Status Epilepticus, Seizures, Epilepsy in Children, and Epilepsy.

    Distinguished in Myoclonic Epilepsy
    Pediatric Neurology
    Distinguished in Myoclonic Epilepsy
    Pediatric Neurology

    Office

    3401 Civic Center Blvd Fl 10, 
    Philadelphia, PA 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Eric Marsh is a Pediatric Neurologist in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Marsh is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myoclonic Epilepsy. His top areas of expertise are Rett Syndrome, Epilepsy, West Syndrome, and CDKL5 Deficiency Disorder.

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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 Philadelphia, PA?

    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 Philadelphia, PA?

    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 Philadelphia, PA?

    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 Philadelphia, PA?

    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 Philadelphia, PA?

    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 Philadelphia, PA?

    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 Philadelphia, PA?

    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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