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

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Last Updated: 06/30/2026

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MediFind found 99 doctor with experience in Partial Familial Epilepsy near Silver Spring, MD. Of these, 81 are Experienced, 12 are Advanced and 6 are Distinguished.

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    Distinguished in Partial Familial Epilepsy
    Distinguished in Partial Familial Epilepsy
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    UPMC Neurological Institute - Stroke Center

    12502 Willowbrook Road, Suite 640, 
    Cumberland, MD 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Diane F. Thomas, MD, specializes in Neurology and is certified in Epilepsy and Neurology by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. Dr. Thomas received her medical education from Wake Forest School of Medicine, completed her residency at Mount Sinai Medical Center/Icahn School of Medicine, and pursued fellowships at Johns Hopkins School of Medicine and the University of Maryland Medical Center. Dr. Thomas is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Partial Familial Epilepsy. She is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Seizures, Partial Familial Epilepsy, Partial Seizure, and Epilepsy. Dr. Thomas is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology and American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology. Dr. Thomas is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Partial Familial Epilepsy
    Distinguished in Partial Familial Epilepsy
    Referral may be required

    MidAtlantic Epilepsy & Sleep Center

    Bethesda, MD 
    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 a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Partial Familial 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.

    Distinguished in Partial Familial Epilepsy
    Distinguished in Partial Familial Epilepsy
    Referral may be required

    Neurological Medicine P.A.

    7500 Hanover Pkwy Ste 201, 
    Greenbelt, MD 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Nabeen Hussain is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Greenbelt, Maryland. Dr. Hussain is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Partial Familial Epilepsy. He is also highly rated in 35 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Partial Familial Epilepsy, Partial Seizure, Memory Loss, and Seizures.

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    Distinguished in Partial Familial Epilepsy
    Distinguished in Partial Familial Epilepsy
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    Neurological Medicine P.A.

    7500 Hanover Pkwy Ste 201, 
    Greenbelt, MD 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Maciej Poltorak is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Greenbelt, Maryland. Dr. Poltorak is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Partial Familial Epilepsy. He is also highly rated in 28 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Infantile Axonal Neuropathy, Hereditary Sensory and Autonomic Neuropathy Type 2, Congenital Insensitivity to Pain with Anhidrosis, and Partial Familial Epilepsy.

    Distinguished in Partial Familial Epilepsy
    Distinguished in Partial Familial Epilepsy
    Referral may be required

    Brain Spine Institute Neurology-Sinai

    2401 W Belvedere Ave, 
    Baltimore, MD 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Perry Foreman is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Baltimore, Maryland. Dr. Foreman is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Partial Familial Epilepsy. He is also highly rated in 83 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Seizures, Partial Familial Epilepsy, Partial Seizure, Memory Loss, and Gastrostomy.

    Distinguished in Partial Familial Epilepsy
    Neurology
    Distinguished in Partial Familial Epilepsy
    Neurology
    Referral may be required

    Neurological Medicine P.A.

    7500 Hanover Pkwy Ste 201, 
    Greenbelt, MD 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Syed Asad is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Greenbelt, Maryland. Dr. Asad is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Partial Familial Epilepsy. He is also highly rated in 37 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cerebellar Degeneration, Partial Familial Epilepsy, Partial Seizure, and Memory Loss.

    Advanced in Partial Familial Epilepsy
    Advanced in Partial Familial Epilepsy
    Referral may be required

    Office

    16 S Eutaw St Fl 3, 
    Baltimore, MD 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Camilo Gutierrez is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Baltimore, Maryland. Dr. Gutierrez is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Partial Familial Epilepsy. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Seizures, Memory Loss, Partial Seizure, and Partial Familial Epilepsy.

    Advanced in Partial Familial Epilepsy
    Advanced in Partial Familial Epilepsy
    Referral may be required

    Neurological Medicine P.A.

    7500 Hanover Pkwy Ste 201, 
    Greenbelt, MD 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Lawrence Whicker is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Greenbelt, Maryland. Dr. Whicker is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Partial Familial Epilepsy. He is also highly rated in 35 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Autosomal Dominant Partial Epilepsy with Auditory Features, Memory Loss, Seizures, and Peripheral Neuropathy.

    Advanced in Partial Familial Epilepsy
    Advanced in Partial Familial Epilepsy
    Referral may be required

    Neurology Consultant P.A.

    235 Mill St Ste 1, 
    Hagerstown, MD 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Hussaina Saria is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Hagerstown, Maryland. Dr. Saria is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Partial Familial Epilepsy. She is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Seizures, Memory Loss, Partial Seizure, and Partial Familial Epilepsy.

    Advanced in Partial Familial Epilepsy
    Advanced in Partial Familial Epilepsy
    Referral may be required

    Pacific Neuromonitoring Associates Inc

    10275 Little Patuxent Pkwy Ste 300, 
    Columbia, MD 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jay Fishleder is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Columbia, Maryland. Dr. Fishleder is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Partial Familial Epilepsy. He is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cervical Myelopathy, Dysembryoplastic Neuroepithelial Tumors (DNET), Brain Stem Cancer, and Invertebral Disc Disease.

    Experienced in Partial Familial Epilepsy
    Experienced in Partial Familial Epilepsy
    Referral may be required

    The Johns Hopkins Hospital

    1800 Orleans Street, 
    Baltimore, MD 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, German

    Dr. Becker is a neurologist who earned his Medical Degree from Ruprecht Karls University in Heidelberg, Germany in 2001. From 2001 to 2003, he was a Research Assistant in Neuroscience investigating the role of embryonic stem cells in spinal cord injury repair at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, Missouri. At Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, Tennessee, he completed his residency in Internal Medicine in 2004 and his residency in Neurology in 2007. From there, he completed a year-long fellowship in Spinal Cord Injury Medicine at the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine in Baltimore, MD. Dr. Becker is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Partial Familial Epilepsy. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Paraplegia, Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), and Cerebellar Multiple System Atrophy. Dr. Becker is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology.

    Experienced in Partial Familial Epilepsy
    Experienced in Partial Familial Epilepsy
    Referral may be required

    Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center

    4940 Eastern Avenue, Suite 1201, Suite 1201, 
    Baltimore, MD 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, French, German, Italian
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Peter Kaplan is Professor of Neurology and serves as the Director of Epilepsy and EEG at Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center. He focuses on epilepsy, clinical neurophysiology and nonconvulsive status epilepticus. He has written extensively about these subjects as well as about eclampsia and neurologic disease in women. Dr. Peter Kaplan received his medical training from St. Bartholomews Medical School, University of London. He then obtained membership to the Royal College of Physicians in England. He completed his residency in neurology at Duke University Medical Center. He completed fellowships in epilepsy and clinical neurophysiology at the same institution. Dr. Kaplan currently sees patients at the Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Dr. Kaplan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Partial Familial Epilepsy. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Seizures, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, Status Epilepticus, Epilepsy, and Awake Craniotomy. Dr. Kaplan is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology.

    Experienced in Partial Familial Epilepsy
    Neurology
    Experienced in Partial Familial Epilepsy
    Neurology
    Referral may be required

    NuVasive Clinical Services Monitoring Inc

    10275 Little Patuxent Pkwy, Ste 300, 
    Columbia, MD 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Asim Haque is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Columbia, Maryland. Dr. Haque is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Partial Familial Epilepsy. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cervical Myelopathy, Invertebral Disc Disease, Spinal Tumor, and Fractured Spine. Dr. Haque is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology Neurology.

    Experienced in Partial Familial Epilepsy
    Experienced in Partial Familial Epilepsy
    Referral may be required

    Johns Hopkins Outpatient Center

    601 North Caroline Street, Floor 5, Floor 5, 
    Baltimore, MD 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Arabic
    Offers Telehealth

    Khalil Husari, M.D., is a neurologist with expertise in epilepsy, electroencephalography (EEG), and neurophysiology. He specializes in treating patients with seizures and epilepsy, presurgical evaluation for and the management of drug-resistant epilepsy, and the acute and chronic management of patients with status epilepticus. Additionally, he specializes in intraoperative neuromonitoring and is the director of the Intraoperative Neurophysiological Monitoring (IONM) Unit. Dr. Husari earned his medical degree from the University of Jordan School of Medicine, then completed his residency in neurology at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, where he served as a chief resident during his final year. Dr. Husari continued his training as an epilepsy fellow at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. Dr. Husari is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Partial Familial Epilepsy. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Seizures, Status Epilepticus, Epilepsy, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, and Osteotomy. Dr. Husari is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology.

    Experienced in Partial Familial Epilepsy
    Experienced in Partial Familial Epilepsy
    Referral may be required

    Center For Brain & Neuro Care

    7625 Maple Lawn Boulevard, Suite 260, Suite 260, 
    Fulton, MD 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Ruwani Gunawardane is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Fulton, Maryland. Dr. Gunawardane is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Partial Familial Epilepsy. She is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Migraine, Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), Cerebellar Degeneration, and Delirium. Dr. Gunawardane is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology.

    Experienced in Partial Familial Epilepsy
    Experienced in Partial Familial Epilepsy
    Referral may be required

    Johns Hopkins Outpatient Center

    601 North Caroline Street, Floor 5, Floor 5, 
    Baltimore, MD 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Nathan Crone focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of seizures and epilepsy, including the surgical treatment of epilepsy. He is also one of the attending physicians in the Epilepsy monitoring unit. Dr. Crone''s research interests include the real-time mapping of brain function to reduce the possibility of impacting brain function during surgery for epilepsy. He received his medical degree from Louisiana State University School of Medicine. He then completed his residency in neurology at the University of Chicago and fellowships in epilepsy and cognitive neurology at Johns Hopkins. Dr. Crone is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Partial Familial Epilepsy. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Seizures, Epilepsy, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, and Deep Brain Stimulation. Dr. Crone is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology.

    Experienced in Partial Familial Epilepsy
    Experienced in Partial Familial Epilepsy
    Referral may be required

    UPMC Neurological Institute - Stroke Center

    12502 Willowbrook Road, Suite 640, 
    Cumberland, MD 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Urdu
    Accepting New Patients

    Riaz Janjua, MD, specializes in neurology and is board certified in neurology by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. He practices at UPMC Western MD Specialty Services - Neurology. Dr. Janjua completed his residency at St Vincent Hospital of New York and medical education at King Edward Medical College. Dr. Janjua is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Partial Familial Epilepsy. He is also highly rated in 28 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Memory Loss, Dravet Syndrome, Progressive Myoclonic Epilepsy, and Epilepsy. Dr. Janjua is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology. Dr. Janjua is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Partial Familial Epilepsy
    Experienced in Partial Familial Epilepsy
    Referral may be required

    Greater Baltimore Medical Center Inc

    6569 N Charles St, Suite 505, 
    Baltimore, MD 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Leslie Mcdougall is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Baltimore, Maryland. Dr. Mcdougall is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Partial Familial Epilepsy. She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Seizures, Spinal Stenosis, Memory Loss, and Epilepsy. Dr. Mcdougall is board certified in Epilepsy, American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology and American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology Neurology.

    Experienced in Partial Familial Epilepsy
    Experienced in Partial Familial Epilepsy
    Referral required

    Neurology Specialist Elkton

    111 West High Street, Suite 207, 
    Elkton, MD 
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Dagmara Pychynski is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Elkton, Maryland. She has been practicing medicine for over 18 years. Dr. Pychynski is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Partial Familial Epilepsy. She is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, Seizures, Peripheral Neuropathy, and Memory Loss.

    Experienced in Partial Familial Epilepsy
    Pediatric Neurology
    Experienced in Partial Familial Epilepsy
    Pediatric Neurology
    Referral may be required

    Frederick

    5285 Westview Drive, Suite 103, 
    Frederick, MD 
    Experience:
    29+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Tammy Tsuchida, MD, PhD, is a professor in the departments of Neurology and Pediatrics at the George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences. She completed her fellowships in child neurology and neurophysiology at the University of California, San Francisco, after finishing medical school at Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons in 1997. At Children's National Hospital, she is a co-director of the Hemimegalencephaly (HME) Program. She consults and teaches in the Neonatal Neurocritical Care Program and Comprehensive Pediatric Epilepsy Program. Her areas of interest are the study and clinical care of neonates and infants with brain injury, seizures and epilepsy as well as neonatal electroencephalogram (EEG). Dr. Tsuchida has made significant contributions to national EEG guidelines and international recommendations for managing neonatal seizures and epilepsy. Dr. Tsuchida is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Partial Familial Epilepsy. She is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Epilepsy in Children, Hemimegalencephaly, Seizures, Epilepsy, and Liver Embolization. Dr. Tsuchida is board certified in Epilepsy: American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology, 2018, Clinical Neurophysiology: American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology, 2009, and American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology, 2003.

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    Last Updated: 06/30/2026

    What is the definition of Partial Familial Epilepsy?

    Partial familial epilepsy is a genetic seizure disorder in which the seizures do not cause a loss of consciousness. The areas of the brain affected by partial familial epilepsy are usually localized in the temporal or frontal lobes.

    When should I see a Partial Familial 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 Partial Familial 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 Partial Familial 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 Partial Familial 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 Partial Familial 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 Partial Familial Epilepsy doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Partial Familial 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 Partial Familial 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 Partial Familial 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 Partial Familial 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 Partial Familial Epilepsy doctors near Silver Spring, MD?

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

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Partial Familial 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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