The 20 Best Photosensitive Epilepsy Doctors Near Me in Birmingham, AL

Find the Top Photosensitive Epilepsy Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 15 doctor with experience in Photosensitive Epilepsy near Birmingham, AL. Of these, 13 are Experienced, 1 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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    Distinguished in Photosensitive Epilepsy
    Distinguished in Photosensitive Epilepsy
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    University Of Alabama Health Services Foundation PC

    2000 6th Ave S, 
    Birmingham, AL 
     (0.9 miles away)
    205-801-8986
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Jerzy Szaflarski is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Szaflarski is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Photosensitive Epilepsy. He is also highly rated in 26 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Seizures, Epilepsy, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, Absence Seizure, and Deep Brain Stimulation. Dr. Szaflarski is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Photosensitive Epilepsy
    Advanced in Photosensitive Epilepsy
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    UAB Neurosurgery

    510 20th St S, 
    Birmingham, AL 
     (0.9 miles away)
    205-996-2461
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Kristen Riley is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Riley is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Photosensitive Epilepsy. She is also highly rated in 55 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Encephalocele, Pituitary Tumor, Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak, Balloon Sinuplasty, and Awake Craniotomy. Dr. Riley is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Photosensitive Epilepsy
    Experienced in Photosensitive Epilepsy
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    University Of Alabama Health Services Foundation PC

    2000 6th Ave S, 
    Birmingham, AL 
     (0.9 miles away)
    205-801-8986
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Jennifer Dewolfe is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Dewolfe is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Photosensitive Epilepsy. She is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Seizures, Epilepsy, Memory Loss, and Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure. Dr. Dewolfe is currently accepting new patients.

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    Experienced in Photosensitive Epilepsy
    Experienced in Photosensitive Epilepsy
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    2000 6th Ave S, 
    Birmingham, AL 
     (0.9 miles away)
    205-934-0683
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    James Houston is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Houston is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Photosensitive Epilepsy. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Epilepsy, Seizures, Partial Seizure, and Memory Loss. Dr. Houston is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Photosensitive Epilepsy
    Experienced in Photosensitive Epilepsy
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    Office

    2000 6th Ave S, 
    Birmingham, AL 
     (0.9 miles away)
    205-801-8986
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Tyler Gaston is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Gaston is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Photosensitive Epilepsy. She is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Seizures, Epilepsy, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, and Memory Loss. Dr. Gaston is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Photosensitive Epilepsy
    Experienced in Photosensitive Epilepsy
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    Mary Lewis Skilled Nursing Facility

    1717 6th Ave S, 
    Birmingham, AL 
     (0.9 miles away)
    800-822-8816
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Ashley Thomas is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Birmingham, Alabama. She has been practicing medicine for over 18 years. Dr. Thomas is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Photosensitive Epilepsy. She is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Seizures, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, Epilepsy, Memory Loss, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Thomas is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Photosensitive Epilepsy

    Dr. Hernando D. Carter
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Photosensitive Epilepsy

    Dr. Hernando D. Carter
    Family Medicine

    University Of Alabama At Birmingham

    500 22nd St S, 
    Birmingham, AL 
     (1.0 miles away)
    205-801-7474
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Hernando Carter is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Carter is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Photosensitive Epilepsy. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Endoscopy. Dr. Carter is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Photosensitive Epilepsy
    Experienced in Photosensitive Epilepsy
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    UAB Hospital Birmingham

    619 19th St S, 
    Birmingham, AL 
     (1.0 miles away)
    205-934-4011
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Zeenat Jaisani is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Jaisani is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Photosensitive Epilepsy. She is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Epilepsy, Seizures, Memory Loss, and Partial Seizure. Dr. Jaisani is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Photosensitive Epilepsy
    Experienced in Photosensitive Epilepsy
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    Children's Of Alabama

    1600 7th Ave S, 
    Birmingham, AL 
     (1.1 miles away)
    205-996-7850
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Ismail Mohamed is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Mohamed is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Photosensitive Epilepsy. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Epilepsy, West Syndrome, Seizures, and Epilepsy in Children. Dr. Mohamed is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Photosensitive Epilepsy
    Experienced in Photosensitive Epilepsy
    Referral may be required

    UAB Highlands

    1201 11th Ave S, 
    Birmingham, AL 
     (1.6 miles away)
    205-930-8300
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Rhodemarie Maron is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Maron is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Photosensitive Epilepsy. She is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses VEXAS Syndrome, Encephalitis, Brain Tumor, and Memory Loss. Dr. Maron is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Photosensitive Epilepsy

    Dr. Kamal Ahuja
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Photosensitive Epilepsy

    Dr. Kamal Ahuja
    Internal Medicine

    Princeton Baptist Medical Center

    701 Princeton Ave SW, 
    Birmingham, AL 
     (2.5 miles away)
    205-783-7970
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Kamal Ahuja is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Ahuja is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Photosensitive Epilepsy. He is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Ascites, Sepsis, Acute Kidney Failure, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Ahuja is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Photosensitive Epilepsy

    Dr. Julian A. Bennett
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Photosensitive Epilepsy

    Dr. Julian A. Bennett
    Internal Medicine

    Princeton Baptist Medical Center

    701 Princeton Ave SW, 
    Birmingham, AL 
     (2.5 miles away)
    205-783-3000
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Julian Bennett is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Bennett is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Photosensitive Epilepsy. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Sepsis, Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia, Atypical Pneumonia, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Bennett is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Photosensitive Epilepsy

    Dr. Oludayo B. Dawodu
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Photosensitive Epilepsy

    Dr. Oludayo B. Dawodu
    Family Medicine

    North Hill Nursing And Rehabilitation Ctr LLC

    200 N Pine Hill Rd, 
    Birmingham, AL 
     (6.9 miles away)
    334-322-1730
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Oludayo Dawodu is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Dawodu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Photosensitive Epilepsy. He is also highly rated in 34 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Carbamoyl Phosphate Synthetase 1 Deficiency, Arginase Deficiency, N-Acetylglutamate Synthase Deficiency, and Urea Cycle Disorders (UCD). Dr. Dawodu is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Photosensitive Epilepsy

    Dr. Lacy M. Smith
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Photosensitive Epilepsy

    Dr. Lacy M. Smith
    Family Medicine

    Office

    7000 Grasselli Rd, 
    Fairfield, AL 
     (7.2 miles away)
    205-791-5045
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
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    Lacy Smith is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Fairfield, Alabama. Dr. Smith is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Photosensitive Epilepsy. She is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, and Gout. Dr. Smith is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Photosensitive Epilepsy
    Experienced in Photosensitive Epilepsy
    Referral may be required

    Office

    1000 Southlake Park # 200, 
    Birmingham, AL 
     (11.5 miles away)
    205-536-8736
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Diane Counce is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Counce is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Photosensitive Epilepsy. She is also highly rated in 31 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Migraine, Drug Induced Dyskinesia, Dopa-Responsive Dystonia, and Aromatic L-Amino Acid Decarboxylase (AADC) Deficiency. Dr. Counce is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 09/26/2026

    What is the definition of Photosensitive Epilepsy?

    A rare reflex epilepsy characterized by seizures and photoparoxysmal responses triggered by flashing or flickering lights, or patterns. Exact nature of the stimulus and seizure type are variable. The disorder mainly presents in childhood and adolescence and can either occur as an isolated condition, or be associated to other epilepsy syndromes.

    When should I see a Photosensitive Epilepsy doctor near Birmingham, AL?

    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 Photosensitive Epilepsy doctor near Birmingham, AL?

    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 do I find the best Photosensitive Epilepsy doctor near Birmingham, AL?

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    How does MediFind rank Photosensitive Epilepsy doctors near Birmingham, AL?

    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 Photosensitive Epilepsy doctors near Birmingham, AL?

    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 Photosensitive Epilepsy doctor near Birmingham, AL?

    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 Photosensitive Epilepsy doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Photosensitive 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 Photosensitive Epilepsy doctor near Birmingham, AL?

    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 Photosensitive 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 Photosensitive 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 Photosensitive Epilepsy doctors near Birmingham, AL?

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

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Photosensitive 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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