The 20 Best Photosensitive Epilepsy Doctors Near Me in Pittsburgh, PA

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The 20 Best Photosensitive Epilepsy Doctors near Pittsburgh, PA

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 14 doctor with experience in Photosensitive Epilepsy near Pittsburgh, PA. Of these, 12 are Experienced, 1 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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    Camilo G. Gracia
    Distinguished in Photosensitive Epilepsy
    Distinguished in Photosensitive Epilepsy

    UPMC Department Of Neurology

    3471 5th Avenue, Suite 810, 
    Pittsburgh, PA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Camilo Garcia Gracia, MD, specializes in epilepsy neurology and is board-certified in neurology, epilepsy and clinical neurophysiology by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. Dr. Garcia Gracia completed fellowships at Cleveland Clinic, residencies at Cleveland Clinic and Universidad Javeriana and medical degree at National University of Colombia. Dr. Gracia is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Photosensitive Epilepsy. His top areas of expertise are Seizures, Photosensitive Epilepsy, Continuous Spike-Wave During Slow Sleep Syndrome, and Landau-Kleffner Syndrome.

    Marina Zaretskaya
    Advanced in Photosensitive Epilepsy
    Advanced in Photosensitive Epilepsy

    UPMC Neurological Institute-Mercy

    1350 Locust Street, Suite 105, 
    Pittsburgh, PA 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Marina Zaretskaya, MD, is a physician and is certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. She received her medical degree from the Moscow Institute of Medicine and Dentistry and completed her residency at the Clinical Emergency Hospital and the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, followed by her fellowship at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. Dr. Zaretskaya is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Photosensitive Epilepsy. Her top areas of expertise are Seizures, Myasthenia Gravis, Post-Traumatic Epilepsy, and Serotonin Syndrome.

    David L. Kaufmann
    Experienced in Photosensitive Epilepsy
    Experienced in Photosensitive Epilepsy

    UPMC Neurological Institute - Mercy

    1350 Locust Street, Suite 300, 
    Pittsburgh, PA 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Kaufmann is clinical assistant professor of neurological surgery at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and is Chief of Neurosurgery at UPMC Mercy. He maintains a general neurosurgery practice with an emphasis on treating degenerative disorders of the spine and traumatic injuries of the brain and spine. He also has an interest in complex spinal reconstructive surgery for conditions involving spinal deformity and brain tumors.Dr. Kaufmann received his medical degree from the Albert Einstein College of Medicine in New York City and completed a general surgery internship at the Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore. He performed his neurosurgical residency at Montefiore Medical Center and the Hyman-Newman Institute for Neurology and Neurosurgery at Beth Israel Medical Center in New York City. He is board certified in neurological surgery.Dr. Kaufmann is a member of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons, the Congress of Neurological Surgeons and the Pennsylvania Neurosurgical Society.David Kaufmann, MD, specializes in neurosurgery and is certified by the American Board of Neurological Surgery. He practices at University of Pittsburgh Physicians, Department of Neurosurgery aand is affiliated with UPMC Mercy and UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital. He completed his residency at Montefiore Medical Center and medical education at Yeshiva University, Albert Einstein College of Medicine. Dr. Kaufmann is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Photosensitive Epilepsy. His top areas of expertise are Delirium, Stroke, Apoplexy, Vertebroplasty, and Bone Graft.

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    Alexandra Urban
    Experienced in Photosensitive Epilepsy
    Experienced in Photosensitive Epilepsy

    UPMC Department Of Neurology

    3471 5th Avenue, Suite 810, 
    Pittsburgh, PA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Romanian, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Alexandra Urban, MD, FAAN, FAES, is the Vice Chair for Clinical Affairs and a Professor of Neurology at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and UPMC. Her contributions to the field have been recognized by the American Academy of Neurology (AAN) and the American Epilepsy Society (AES), both of which have awarded her Fellow status. Dr. Urban is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Photosensitive Epilepsy. Her top areas of expertise are Seizures, Epilepsy, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, Memory Loss, and Deep Brain Stimulation.

    Page B. Pennell
    Experienced in Photosensitive Epilepsy
    Experienced in Photosensitive Epilepsy

    UPMC Department Of Neurology

    3471 5th Avenue, Suite 810, 
    Pittsburgh, PA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Page Pennell, MD, FAES, is a neurologist certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. She is Henry B. Higman Professor of Neurology and chair of the Department of Neurology at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. She received her medical degree from the University of Florida College of Medicine and completed her residency and fellowship at the University of Michigan Health System.Dr. Pennell is an expert in the management of women with epilepsy during pregnancy. Her research studies focus on improving mother and child outcomes in pregnant women with epilepsy, and the effects of hormones on seizures. She has served as President of the American Epilepsy Society and on the Board of Directors for several organizations, including the American Epilepsy Society and the Epilepsy Foundation.View the full list of Dr. Pennell's publications on PubMed. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/?term=Pennell+P&cauthor_id=31782407. Dr. Pennell is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Photosensitive Epilepsy. Her top areas of expertise are Epilepsy, Seizures, Epilepsy in Children, and Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure.

    Experienced in Photosensitive Epilepsy
    Experienced in Photosensitive Epilepsy

    Allegheny Clinic

    420 E North Ave Ste 206, 
    Pittsburgh, PA 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    James Valeriano is a Neurologist in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Valeriano is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Photosensitive Epilepsy. His top areas of expertise are Seizures, Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome (LGS), Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, and Memory Loss.

    Experienced in Photosensitive Epilepsy
    Neurology
    Experienced in Photosensitive Epilepsy
    Neurology

    Allegheny Clinic

    420 E North Ave Ste 206, 
    Pittsburgh, PA 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kevin Kelly is a Neurologist in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Kelly is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Photosensitive Epilepsy. His top areas of expertise are Seizures, Epilepsy, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, and Memory Loss.

    Experienced in Photosensitive Epilepsy
    Neurology
    Experienced in Photosensitive Epilepsy
    Neurology

    Allegheny Clinic

    420 E North Ave Ste 206, 
    Pittsburgh, PA 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Troy Desai is a Neurologist in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Desai is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Photosensitive Epilepsy. His top areas of expertise are Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), Transverse Myelitis, and Seizures.

    Experienced in Photosensitive Epilepsy
    Neurology
    Experienced in Photosensitive Epilepsy
    Neurology

    University Of Pittsburgh Physicians

    3471 5th Ave Ste 810, 
    Pittsburgh, PA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Anto Bagic is a Neurologist in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Bagic is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Photosensitive Epilepsy. His top areas of expertise are Seizures, Epilepsy, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, and Memory Loss.

    Experienced in Photosensitive Epilepsy
    Experienced in Photosensitive Epilepsy

    University Of Pittsburgh Physicians

    3471 5th Ave Ste 810, 
    Pittsburgh, PA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Thandar Aung is a Neurologist in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Aung is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Photosensitive Epilepsy. Her top areas of expertise are Epilepsy, Seizures, Cortical Dysplasia, Bilateral Perisylvian Polymicrogyria, and Deep Brain Stimulation.

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

    Comprehensive Care Associates

    5140 Liberty Ave # 150150, 
    Pittsburgh, PA 
     (3.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Samuel Tallerico is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Tallerico is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Photosensitive Epilepsy. His top areas of expertise are Gerstmann Syndrome, Dementia, Delirium, and Dehydration.

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

    Sto-Rox Family Health Center

    710 Thompson Ave, 
    Mc Kees Rocks, PA 
     (3.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Syed Ali is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Mc Kees Rocks, Pennsylvania. Dr. Ali is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Photosensitive Epilepsy. His top areas of expertise are Delirium, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Hypertension, Endoscopy, and Ureteroscopy.

    Experienced in Photosensitive Epilepsy
    Experienced in Photosensitive Epilepsy

    Fatigati-Nalin Associates-Bethel Park

    5187 Library Rd, 
    Bethel Park, PA 
     (7.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mario Fatigati is a primary care provider, practicing in Geriatrics in Bethel Park, Pennsylvania. Dr. Fatigati is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Photosensitive Epilepsy. His top areas of expertise are Alzheimer's Disease, Acute Kidney Failure, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Ureteroscopy, and Endoscopy.

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

    Medigenics Longevity Center Inc.

    118 Fox Rd, 
    Monroeville, PA 
     (12.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ashok Shetty is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Monroeville, Pennsylvania. Dr. Shetty is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Photosensitive Epilepsy. His top areas of expertise are Status Epilepticus, Epilepsy, Alzheimer's Disease, and Dementia.

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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 Pittsburgh, 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 Photosensitive Epilepsy doctor near Pittsburgh, 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 Photosensitive Epilepsy doctors near Pittsburgh, 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 Photosensitive Epilepsy doctors near Pittsburgh, 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 Photosensitive Epilepsy doctor near Pittsburgh, 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 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 Pittsburgh, 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 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 Pittsburgh, PA?

    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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