The 20 Best Photosensitive Epilepsy Doctors Near Me in Lake Barrington, IL

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The 20 Best Photosensitive Epilepsy Doctors near Lake Barrington, IL

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 21 doctor with experience in Photosensitive Epilepsy near Lake Barrington, IL. Of these, 15 are Experienced, 5 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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    Andrew Gordon
    Distinguished in Photosensitive Epilepsy
    Distinguished in Photosensitive Epilepsy

    Northwest Neurology, Ltd.

    22285 N. Pepper Rd., Suite 401, 
    Lake Barrington, IL 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Andrew Gordon is a Neurologist in Lake Barrington, Illinois. Dr. Gordon is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Photosensitive Epilepsy. His top areas of expertise are Myasthenia Gravis, Continuous Spike-Wave During Slow Sleep Syndrome, Photosensitive Epilepsy, and Peripheral Neuropathy.

    Manisha Sahay
    Advanced in Photosensitive Epilepsy
    Advanced in Photosensitive Epilepsy

    Northwest Neurology, Ltd

    22285 N Pepper Rd, 
    Lake Barrington, IL 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Manisha Sahay is a Neurologist in Lake Barrington, Illinois. Dr. Sahay has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Photosensitive Epilepsy. Her top areas of expertise are Migraine, Migraine with Brainstem Aura, Essential Tremor, and Cavernous Sinus Thrombosis.

    Donald Kuhlman
    Experienced in Photosensitive Epilepsy
    Experienced in Photosensitive Epilepsy

    Northwest Neurology, Ltd.

    22285 N. Pepper Rd., Suite 401, 
    Lake Barrington, IL 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Donald Kuhlman is a Neurologist in Lake Barrington, Illinois. Dr. Kuhlman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Photosensitive Epilepsy. His top areas of expertise are Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, Seizures, Tourette Syndrome, and Peripheral Neuropathy.

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    Syema I. Sheikh
    Experienced in Photosensitive Epilepsy
    Experienced in Photosensitive Epilepsy

    Northwest Neurology, Ltd

    22285 N Pepper Rd, 
    Lake Barrington, IL 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Syema Sheikh is a Neurologist in Lake Barrington, Illinois. Dr. Sheikh is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Photosensitive Epilepsy. Her top areas of expertise are Migraine, Migraine with Brainstem Aura, Cramp-Fasciculation Syndrome, and Drowsiness.

    Elizabeth C. Flaherty
    Experienced in Photosensitive Epilepsy
    Experienced in Photosensitive Epilepsy

    Northwest Neurology, Ltd

    22285 N Pepper Rd, 
    Lake Barrington, IL 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Elizabeth Flaherty is a Neurologist in Lake Barrington, Illinois. Dr. Flaherty is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Photosensitive Epilepsy. Her top areas of expertise are Tension Headache, Migraine, Memory Loss, and Migraine with Brainstem Aura.

    Sanford Sherman
    Experienced in Photosensitive Epilepsy
    Experienced in Photosensitive Epilepsy

    Northwest Neurology, Ltd.

    22285 N. Pepper Rd., Suite 401, 
    Lake Barrington, IL 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Sanford Sherman is a Neurologist in Lake Barrington, Illinois. Dr. Sherman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Photosensitive Epilepsy. His top areas of expertise are Stroke, Memory Loss, Peripheral Neuropathy, and Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA).

    Ahmer Ali
    Experienced in Photosensitive Epilepsy
    Neurology
    Experienced in Photosensitive Epilepsy
    Neurology

    Northwest Neurology, Ltd

    22285 N Pepper Rd, 
    Lake Barrington, IL 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Ahmer Ali is a Neurologist in Lake Barrington, Illinois. Dr. Ali is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Photosensitive Epilepsy. His top areas of expertise are Seizures, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, Obstructive Sleep Apnea, and Memory Loss.

    Ahmir H. Khan
    Experienced in Photosensitive Epilepsy
    Experienced in Photosensitive Epilepsy

    Northwest Neurology, Ltd

    22285 N Pepper Rd, 
    Lake Barrington, IL 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Offers Telehealth

    Ahmir Khan is a Neurologist in Lake Barrington, Illinois. Dr. Khan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Photosensitive Epilepsy. His top areas of expertise are Migraine, Peripheral Neuropathy, Essential Tremor, and Cramp-Fasciculation Syndrome.

    Barry Bikshorn
    Experienced in Photosensitive Epilepsy
    Experienced in Photosensitive Epilepsy

    Northwest Neurology, Ltd.

    22285 N. Pepper Rd., Suite 401, 
    Lake Barrington, IL 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Barry Bikshorn is a Neurologist in Lake Barrington, Illinois. Dr. Bikshorn is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Photosensitive Epilepsy. His top areas of expertise are Trigeminal Neuralgia, Stroke, Memory Loss, and Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA).

    Paul L. Grindstaff
    Experienced in Photosensitive Epilepsy
    Experienced in Photosensitive Epilepsy

    Northwestern Medical Group

    360 E Station Dr Ste 300, Suite 300, 
    Crystal Lake, IL 
     (8.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Paul Grindstaff is a Neurologist in Crystal Lake, Illinois. Dr. Grindstaff is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Photosensitive Epilepsy. His top areas of expertise are Seizures, Peripheral Neuropathy, Vitamin B12 Deficiency Anemia, and Memory Loss. Dr. Grindstaff is currently accepting new patients.

    Benjamin J. Nager
    Experienced in Photosensitive Epilepsy
    Experienced in Photosensitive Epilepsy
    360 E Station Dr Ste 300, 
    Crystal Lake, IL 
     (8.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Benjamin Nager is a Neurologist in Crystal Lake, Illinois. Dr. Nager is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Photosensitive Epilepsy. His top areas of expertise are Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Seizures, Vitamin B12 Deficiency Anemia, and Central Sleep Apnea.

    Experienced in Photosensitive Epilepsy
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Photosensitive Epilepsy
    Family Medicine

    Family Medicine Specialists S.C.

    431 W Liberty St, 
    Wauconda, IL 
     (3.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jennifer Bellucci is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Wauconda, Illinois. Dr. Bellucci is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Photosensitive Epilepsy. Her top areas of expertise are Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Sinusitis, and Empyema.

    Experienced in Photosensitive Epilepsy
    Experienced in Photosensitive Epilepsy

    Northwest Neurology LTD.

    22285 N Pepper Rd Ste 401, 
    Lake Barrington, IL 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jeffrey Farbman is a Neurologist in Lake Barrington, Illinois. Dr. Farbman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Photosensitive Epilepsy. His top areas of expertise are Continuous Spike-Wave During Slow Sleep Syndrome, Photosensitive Epilepsy, Dysarthria, and Headache.

    Experienced in Photosensitive Epilepsy
    Neurology
    Experienced in Photosensitive Epilepsy
    Neurology

    Northwestern Medicine Neurosciences Crystal Lake

    360 Station Dr Ste 300, 
    Crystal Lake, IL 
     (8.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jesse Taber is a Neurologist in Crystal Lake, Illinois. Dr. Taber is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Photosensitive Epilepsy. His top areas of expertise are Autosomal Dominant Nocturnal Frontal Lobe Epilepsy (ADNFLE), Partial Seizure, Migraine with Brainstem Aura, and Seizures.

    Janet Choi
    Advanced in Photosensitive Epilepsy
    Neurology | Community Health Worker
    Advanced in Photosensitive Epilepsy
    Neurology | Community Health Worker

    Endeavor Health Medical Group

    920 Milwaukee Ave., Suite 2100, 
    Lincolnshire, IL 
     (12.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Janet Rhim Choi, MD, a neurologist at Endeavor Health, provides comprehensive care for a wide range of neurological conditions, with a clinical focus on epilepsy. She treats patients with seizure disorders, migraines, vertigo, spinal stenosis, trigeminal neuralgia and other complex neurological symptoms. Dr. Choi works closely with patients to manage symptoms and improve function through thorough evaluation and evidence-based treatment. Dr. Choi is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Photosensitive Epilepsy. Her top areas of expertise are Partial Familial Epilepsy, Partial Seizure, Epilepsy, and Seizures.

    Experienced in Photosensitive Epilepsy
    Experienced in Photosensitive Epilepsy

    Advocate Medical Group-Libertyville 825 Milwaukee

    825 S Milwaukee Ave, 
    Libertyville, IL 
     (11.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Thomas Burnstine is a Neurologist in Libertyville, Illinois. Dr. Burnstine is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Photosensitive Epilepsy. His top areas of expertise are Cerebellar Degeneration, Seizures, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, and Memory Loss.

    Steven Kim
    Advanced in Photosensitive Epilepsy
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Photosensitive Epilepsy
    Internal Medicine

    Endeavor Health Medical Group

    5999 New Wilke Rd., Suite 200, 
    Rolling Meadows, IL 
     (13.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Steven Kim, MD, an internal medicine physician at Endeavor Health, provides comprehensive primary care for adults. He emphasizes education, collaboration and long-term relationships, helping patients understand their health and feel confident in their decisions. Fluent in Korean, Dr. Kim focuses on prevention, chronic disease management and personalized care that supports lasting wellness. Dr. Kim is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Photosensitive Epilepsy. His top areas of expertise are Familial Colorectal Cancer, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Hypertension, and Familial Hypertension.

    Advanced in Photosensitive Epilepsy
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Photosensitive Epilepsy
    Internal Medicine

    Office

    870 W End Ct Ste 203, 
    Vernon Hills, IL 
     (10.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Antonio Chua is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Vernon Hills, Illinois. Dr. Chua is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Photosensitive Epilepsy. His top areas of expertise are Fragile X Syndrome, Fragile XE Syndrome, Photosensitive Epilepsy, and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD).

    Advanced in Photosensitive Epilepsy
    Advanced in Photosensitive Epilepsy

    Office

    880 W Central Rd Ste 7200, 
    Arlington Heights, IL 
     (13.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Esmeralda Park is a Neurologist in Arlington Heights, Illinois. Dr. Park is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Photosensitive Epilepsy. Her top areas of expertise are Autosomal Dominant Nocturnal Frontal Lobe Epilepsy (ADNFLE), Seizures, Memory Loss, and Partial Seizure.

    Experienced in Photosensitive Epilepsy
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Photosensitive Epilepsy
    Internal Medicine

    Hospital Partners LLC

    921 N Plum Grove Rd, 
    Schaumburg, IL 
     (12.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Massarat Bala is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Schaumburg, Illinois. Dr. Bala is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Photosensitive Epilepsy. His top areas of expertise are Vitamin D Deficiency, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Hypertension.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    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 Lake Barrington, IL?

    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 Lake Barrington, IL?

    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 Photosensitive Epilepsy doctors near Lake Barrington, IL?

    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 Lake Barrington, IL?

    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 Lake Barrington, IL?

    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 Lake Barrington, IL?

    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 Lake Barrington, IL?

    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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