The 20 Best Seizures Doctors Near Me in Erie, PA

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The 20 Best Seizures Doctors near Erie, PA

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 19 doctor with experience in Seizures near Erie, PA. Of these, 12 are Experienced, 3 are Advanced, 3 are Distinguished and 1 are Elite.

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    Jorge A. Martinez
    Elite in Seizures
    Elite in Seizures

    UPMC Neurological Institute - Hamot

    120 East 2nd Street, Floor 3, 
    Erie, PA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, French, Portuguese, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Dr. Gonzalez-Martinez, a board-certified neurosurgeon subspecialized in epilepsy and functional neurosurgery, is a world-renowned pioneer in novel surgical methods for treating medically refractory epilepsy such as stereo-electroencephalography (SEEG), SEEG-guided laser ablative procedures, neuromodulatory interventions, and robot-guided surgeries, bringing for the first time innovative surgical procedures and less invasive interventions to the United States and other countries. Dr. Martinez is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Seizures. His top areas of expertise are Epilepsy, Seizures, Absence Seizure, Deep Brain Stimulation, and Awake Craniotomy.

    Trevor A. Phinney
    Distinguished in Seizures
    Distinguished in Seizures

    UPMC Hamot Neurology

    201 State Street, 
    Erie, PA 
     (0.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Trevor Phinney, DO, is a neurologist who practices at UPMC Northshore Neurology and is certified by the American Osteopathic Board of Neurology and Psychiatry. He received his medical degree from Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine and completed his residency at UPMC. His clinical interests include epilepsy and headache medicine.View the full list of Dr. Phinney’s publications on PubMed.https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/?term=Phinney%2C+T. Dr. Phinney is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Seizures. His top areas of expertise are Stroke, Seizures, Apoplexy, Transmyocardial Revascularization, and Stent Placement.

    Daniel J. Kinem
    Distinguished in Seizures
    Distinguished in Seizures

    UPMC Hamot Neurology

    201 State Street, 
    Erie, PA 
     (0.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Daniel Kinem, DO, is a neurologist certified by the American Osteopathic Board of Neurology and Psychiatry. He is a neurohospitalist, chief of the Division of Neurology, and medical director of the Neurophysiology Department at UPMC Hamot. He received his medical degree from Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine and completed his residency at UPMC Hamot. Dr. Kinem is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Seizures. His top areas of expertise are Stroke, Seizures, Apoplexy, Stent Placement, and Transmyocardial Revascularization.

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    Lazarus C. Mayoglou
    Distinguished in Seizures
    Distinguished in Seizures

    UPMC Neurological Institute

    120 East 2nd Street, Floor 3, 
    Erie, PA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Greek
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Lazarus Mayoglou, DO, FACNS, is a neurologist and is certified by the American Osteopathic Board of Neurology & Psychiatry and clinical neurophysiology by the American Board of Clinical Neurophysiology. He is medical director of Epilepsy Services at UPMC Hamot and a clinical assistant professor of Neurology at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. He received his medical degree from Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine and completed his residency at UPMC Hamot, followed by his fellowship at Cleveland Clinic.Dr. Mayoglou’s clinical interests include the diagnosis and treatment of epilepsy, and his research interests include insular connectivity and the functional interaction between specific cortical regions of the brain. He has published numerous articles in peer-reviewed journals and is a member of the American Epilepsy Society, the American Clinical Neurophysiology Society, and the American Academy of Neurology.View the full list of Dr. Mayoglou’s publications on PubMed. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/?term=Mayoglou%2C+L. Dr. Mayoglou is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Seizures. His top areas of expertise are Seizures, Epilepsy, Memory Loss, and Dravet Syndrome.

    Logan M. Pyle
    Advanced in Seizures
    Intensive Care Medicine | Neurology
    Advanced in Seizures
    Intensive Care Medicine | Neurology

    UPMC Hamot Pulmonology - Critical Care Medicine

    201 State Street, 
    Erie, PA 
     (0.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Logan Pyle, DO, specializes in neurocritical carei and is board-certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. He is affiliated with UPMC Hamot. Dr. Pyle completed his fellowship at the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, residency at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and medical degree at Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine. Dr. Pyle is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Seizures. His top areas of expertise are Seizures, Transient Global Amnesia, Subdural Hematoma, Stroke, and Thrombectomy.

    James A. Dematteis
    Advanced in Seizures
    Advanced in Seizures

    UPMC Neurological Institute

    120 East 2nd Street, Floor 3, 
    Erie, PA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    James DeMatteis, MD, is a neurologist and is certified in neurology by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology and in internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine. He is chief of Neurology and the medical director of the Stroke Center at UPMC Hamot. He received his medical degree from the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine and completed his residency and fellowship at Cleveland Clinic. Dr. Dematteis is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Seizures. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Stroke, Familial Neurocardiogenic Syncope, Stent Placement, and Transmyocardial Revascularization.

    Kaitlyn M. Blackburn
    Experienced in Seizures
    Experienced in Seizures

    UPMC Hamot Neurology

    201 State Street, 
    Erie, PA 
     (0.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kaitlyn Blackburn, DO, is a neurologist at UPMC Hamot. She received her medical degree from Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine and completed her residency at UPMC Hamot. Dr. Blackburn is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Seizures. Her top areas of expertise are Stroke, Guillain-Barre Syndrome, Miller-Fisher Syndrome, and Chronic Polyradiculoneuritis.

    Dimitrios A. Nacopoulos
    Experienced in Seizures
    Experienced in Seizures

    UPMC Neurological Institute

    120 East 2nd Street, Floor 3, 
    Erie, PA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Greek
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dimitrios Nacopoulos, MD, is a neurologist and is certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. He a clinical assistant professor of Neurology at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. He received his medical degree from Temple University and completed his residency and fellowship at Cleveland Clinic.Dr. Nacopoulos’ clinical interests include the diagnosis and treatment of movement disorders, including Parkinson’s disease, tremor conditions, dystonia, ataxia, Huntington’s disease, and other conditions of abnormal movement. He is a member of the American Academy of Neurology and the Movement Disorders Society.View the full list of Dr. Nacopoulos’ publications on PubMed.https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/?term=Nacopoulos%2C+D. Dr. Nacopoulos is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Seizures. His top areas of expertise are Parkinson's Disease, Movement Disorders, Supranuclear Ophthalmoplegia, and Progressive Supranuclear Palsy Atypical.

    Erica M. Grazioli
    Experienced in Seizures
    Sleep Medicine
    Experienced in Seizures
    Sleep Medicine

    UPMC Neurological Institute

    120 East 2nd Street, Floor 3, 
    Erie, PA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Erica Grazioli is a Sleep Medicine provider in Erie, Pennsylvania. Dr. Grazioli is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Seizures. Her top areas of expertise are Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), Complex Regional Pain Syndrome, and Obstructive Sleep Apnea. Dr. Grazioli is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Seizures
    Experienced in Seizures

    UPMC Neurological Institute

    120 East 2nd Street, Floor 3, 
    Erie, PA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Vietnamese
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Thomas Hoang, MD, specializes in neurology and is board-certified in epilepsy, clinical neurophysiology, and neurology by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. He practices at UPMC Neurological Institute - Northshore. Dr. Hoang received his medical degree from Drexel University College of Medicine and completed his residency and fellowship at RUSH University Medical Center. Dr. Hoang is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Seizures. His top areas of expertise are Migraine, Opisthotonos, Muscle Spasms, and Memory Loss.

    Advanced in Seizures
    Advanced in Seizures

    Office

    120 E 2nd St Fl 3, 
    Erie, PA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Laura Hershkowitz is a Neurologist in Erie, Pennsylvania. Dr. Hershkowitz is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Seizures. Her top areas of expertise are Brain Abscess, Seizures, Memory Loss, and Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure.

    Experienced in Seizures
    Experienced in Seizures

    AHN Neurology

    2315 Myrtle St Ste L90, 
    Erie, PA 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    John Flamini is a Neurologist in Erie, Pennsylvania. Dr. Flamini is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Seizures. His top areas of expertise are Trigeminal Neuralgia, Cramp-Fasciculation Syndrome, Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), and Multiple Sclerosis (MS).

    Experienced in Seizures
    Experienced in Seizures

    AHN Neurology

    2315 Myrtle St Ste L90, 
    Erie, PA 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Stuart Silverman is a Neurologist in Erie, Pennsylvania. Dr. Silverman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Seizures. His top areas of expertise are Fibromyalgia, Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), and Seizures.

    Experienced in Seizures
    Experienced in Seizures

    AHN Neurology

    2315 Myrtle St Ste L90, 
    Erie, PA 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Leonard Leone is a Neurologist in Erie, Pennsylvania. Dr. Leone is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Seizures. His top areas of expertise are Myelin Oligodendrocyte Glycoprotein Antibody-Associated Disease, Memory Loss, Sensorimotor Polyneuropathy, and Andermann Syndrome.

    Experienced in Seizures
    Experienced in Seizures

    AHN Neurology

    2315 Myrtle St Ste L90, 
    Erie, PA 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Leone is a Neurologist in Erie, Pennsylvania. Dr. Leone is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Seizures. His top areas of expertise are Migraine, Migraine with Brainstem Aura, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, and Seizures.

    Experienced in Seizures
    Experienced in Seizures

    AHN Neurology

    2315 Myrtle St Ste L90, 
    Erie, PA 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Rahul Chandra is a Neurologist in Erie, Pennsylvania. Dr. Chandra is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Seizures. His top areas of expertise are Migraine, Migraine with Brainstem Aura, Seizures, and Memory Loss.

    Experienced in Seizures
    Experienced in Seizures

    AHN Neurology

    2315 Myrtle St Ste L90, 
    Erie, PA 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Harshit Shah is a Neurologist in Erie, Pennsylvania. Dr. Shah is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Seizures. His top areas of expertise are Stroke, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, Seizures, and Lung Nodules.

    Experienced in Seizures
    Experienced in Seizures

    AHN Neurology

    2315 Myrtle St Ste L90, 
    Erie, PA 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Mary Flaherty is a Neurologist in Erie, Pennsylvania. Dr. Flaherty is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Seizures. Her top areas of expertise are Parkinson's Disease, Movement Disorders, Hemangioblastoma, and Primary Orthostatic Tremor.

    Experienced in Seizures
    Neurology
    Experienced in Seizures
    Neurology

    Millcreek Manor

    5535 Peach St, 
    Erie, PA 
     (3.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ryan Lynch is a Neurologist in Erie, Pennsylvania. Dr. Lynch is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Seizures. His top areas of expertise are Familial Hemiplegic Migraine, Sporadic Hemiplegic Migraine, Migraine, and Memory Loss.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    What is the definition of Seizures?

    A seizure is the physical changes in behavior that occurs during an episode of specific types of abnormal electrical activity in the brain.

    The term "seizure" is often used interchangeably with "convulsion." During convulsions a person has uncontrollable shaking that is rapid and rhythmic, with the muscles contracting and relaxing repeatedly. There are many different types of seizures. Some have mild symptoms without shaking.

    When should I see a Seizures doctor near Erie, 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 Seizures doctor near Erie, 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 Seizures doctors near Erie, 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 Seizures doctors near Erie, 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 Seizures doctor near Erie, 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 Seizures doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Seizures 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 Seizures doctor near Erie, 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 Seizures 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 Seizures 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 Seizures doctors near Erie, PA?

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

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