The 20 Best Status Epilepticus Doctors in The United States

Find the Top Status Epilepticus Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 3352 doctor with experience in Status Epilepticus near The United States. Of these, 2934 are Experienced, 311 are Advanced, 71 are Distinguished and 27 are Elite.

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    Elite in Status Epilepticus
    Pediatric Neurology
    Elite in Status Epilepticus
    Pediatric Neurology
    3401 Civic Center Blvd, Children's Hospital Of Philadelphia - Neurology, 
    Philadelphia, PA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Nicholas Abend is a Pediatric Neurologist practicing medicine in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Abend is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Status Epilepticus. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Seizures, Status Epilepticus, Epilepsy in Children, and Epilepsy. Dr. Abend is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry & Neurology - Pediatric Neurology.

    Elite in Status Epilepticus
    Elite in Status Epilepticus

    Radiology And Biomedical Imaging-New Haven-Yale Physicians Building

    800 Howard Ave, 
    New Haven, CT 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Lawrence Hirsch is a Neurologist practicing medicine in New Haven, Connecticut. Dr. Hirsch is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Status Epilepticus. He is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Seizures, Status Epilepticus, Epilepsy, Deep Brain Stimulation, and Gastrostomy.

    Elite in Status Epilepticus
    Elite in Status Epilepticus

    Duke Children's Hospital & Health Center

    2301 Erwin Rd, 
    Durham, NC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dmitry Tchapyjnikov is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Tchapyjnikov is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Status Epilepticus. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Status Epilepticus, Seizures, Epilepsy, and Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure.

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    Elite in Status Epilepticus
    Neurology | Pediatrics | Pediatric Neurology
    Elite in Status Epilepticus
    Neurology | Pediatrics | Pediatric Neurology

    PCH Neurology

    1919 E Thomas Rd, Ambulatory Bldg 3rd Fl, 
    Phoenix, AZ 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Angus Wilfong is a Neurologist and a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Phoenix, Arizona. Dr. Wilfong is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Status Epilepticus. He is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hypothalamic Hamartomas, Status Epilepticus, Epilepsy, and Seizures. Dr. Wilfong is board certified in Psychiatry & Neurology (Sub: Clinical Neurophysiolog, Psychiatry & Neurology CSQ In Child Neurology, and Psychiatry & Neurology (Sub: Epilepsy). Dr. Wilfong is currently accepting new patients.

    Elite in Status Epilepticus
    Elite in Status Epilepticus

    Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital Of Chicago

    225 E Chicago Ave, 
    Chicago, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Joshua Goldstein is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Goldstein is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Status Epilepticus. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Status Epilepticus, Seizures, Epilepsy, and Landau-Kleffner Syndrome.

    Elite in Status Epilepticus
    Elite in Status Epilepticus

    Henry Ford Neurological Associates-Warren

    11900 E 12 Mile Rd, 
    Warren, MI 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Maysaa Basha is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Warren, Michigan. Dr. Basha is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Status Epilepticus. She is also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Seizures, Epilepsy, Status Epilepticus, and Memory Loss.

    Elite in Status Epilepticus
    Elite in Status Epilepticus

    Office

    6701 Fannin St Ste 1250, 
    Houston, TX 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    James Riviello is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Riviello is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Status Epilepticus. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Status Epilepticus, Seizures, Epilepsy, and Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure.

    Elite in Status Epilepticus
    Elite in Status Epilepticus

    University Of California San Francisco

    505 Parnassus Ave, 
    San Francisco, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dr. Elan Guterman is a neurologist who cares for patients with a variety of neurological conditions. She sees those needing evaluation in the emergency department and those admitted to the hospital. The goal of Guterman's research is to improve treatment and delivery of both emergency and hospital care for patients with neurological disorders. She is particularly interested in improving treatment for status epilepticus, a condition in which a seizure lasts longer than five minutes or in which seizures occur so close together that patients can't recover in between. Guterman earned her medical degree at Weill Cornell Medicine. At UCSF, she completed a residency in neurology, followed by a fellowship in the neurohospitalist program, which focuses on care of critically ill patients with neurological conditions. She is committed to providing quality patient care, pursuing research to improve patient outcomes and mentoring neurology trainees. Dr. Guterman is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Status Epilepticus. She is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Status Epilepticus, Seizures, Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease, Thrombectomy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Guterman is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology., Neurology.

    Advanced in Status Epilepticus
    Pediatric Neurology
    Advanced in Status Epilepticus
    Pediatric Neurology

    Aurora Pediatric Neurology

    9000 W Sura Ln 4th Fl, 
    Greenfield, WI 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kumar Sannagowdara is a Pediatric Neurologist practicing medicine in Greenfield, Wisconsin. Dr. Sannagowdara is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Status Epilepticus. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Status Epilepticus, Seizures, Epilepsy, and Athetosis. Dr. Sannagowdara is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry & Neurology, Clinical Neurophysiology.

    Advanced in Status Epilepticus
    Advanced in Status Epilepticus

    Atrium Health Levine Children's Neurology Concord

    100 Medical Park Drive, Suite 310, 
    Concord, NC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Ashley Helseth is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Concord, North Carolina. Dr. Helseth is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Status Epilepticus. She is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Alternating Hemiplegia of Childhood, Hemiplegia, Status Epilepticus, and Seizures. Dr. Helseth is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology, Neurology With Special Qualification In Child Neurology. Dr. Helseth is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Status Epilepticus
    Advanced in Status Epilepticus

    Reading Hospital Neurology Suite 3020

    301 S 7th Ave, Ste 3020, 
    West Reading, PA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Gujarati , Hindi, Punjabi
    Offers Telehealth

    . Dr. Khurana is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Status Epilepticus. She is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Seizures, Partial Familial Epilepsy, Memory Loss, and Partial Seizure. Dr. Khurana is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology.

    Advanced in Status Epilepticus
    Advanced in Status Epilepticus

    Reading Hospital Neurology Suite 3020

    301 S 7th Ave, Ste 3020, 
    West Reading, PA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    . Dr. Leahy is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Status Epilepticus. He is also highly rated in 24 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Stroke, Seizures, Epilepsy, and Vertebral Artery Dissection. Dr. Leahy is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology.

    Elite in Status Epilepticus
    Pediatric Neurology
    Elite in Status Epilepticus
    Pediatric Neurology

    Department Of Neurology

    300 Longwood Ave, 
    Boston, MA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Tobias Loddenkemper is a Pediatric Neurologist practicing medicine in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Loddenkemper is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Status Epilepticus. He is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Status Epilepticus, Seizures, Epilepsy in Children, and Epilepsy.

    Elite in Status Epilepticus
    Pediatric Neurology | Pediatrics
    Elite in Status Epilepticus
    Pediatric Neurology | Pediatrics

    PCH Neurology

    1919 E Thomas Rd, Ambulatory Bldg 3rd Fl, 
    Phoenix, AZ 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kevin Chapman is a Pediatrics specialist and a Pediatric Neurologist practicing medicine in Phoenix, Arizona. Dr. Chapman is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Status Epilepticus. He is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Status Epilepticus, Seizures, Epilepsy, and Epilepsy in Children. Dr. Chapman is board certified in Psychiatry & Neurology (Sub: Child And Adolescent Ps, Psychiatry & Neurology (Sub: Clinical Neurophysiolog, and Psychiatry & Neurology (Sub: Epilepsy).

    Elite in Status Epilepticus
    Elite in Status Epilepticus

    Children's National Hospital

    111 Michigan Ave NW, 
    Washington, DC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    William Gaillard is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Gaillard is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Status Epilepticus. He is also highly rated in 28 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Epilepsy, Seizures, Epilepsy in Children, Liver Embolization, and Deep Brain Stimulation.

    Elite in Status Epilepticus
    Pediatric Neurology
    Elite in Status Epilepticus
    Pediatric Neurology

    Seattle Children's Hospital

    4800 Sand Point Way NE, 
    Seattle, WA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Mark Wainwright is a Pediatric Neurologist practicing medicine in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Wainwright is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Status Epilepticus. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Status Epilepticus, Seizures, Epilepsy, Traumatic Brain Injury, and Thrombectomy.

    Elite in Status Epilepticus
    Elite in Status Epilepticus

    Greater Los Angeles HCS

    11301 Wilshire Blvd, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Claude Wasterlain is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Wasterlain is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Status Epilepticus. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Status Epilepticus, Seizures, Epilepsy, and Absence Seizure.

    Elite in Status Epilepticus
    Elite in Status Epilepticus

    UVA Health Adult Neurology Clinic

    1221 Lee St, 
    Charlottesville, VA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jaideep Kapur is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Charlottesville, Virginia. Dr. Kapur is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Status Epilepticus. He is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Seizures, Status Epilepticus, Epilepsy, and Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure.

    Elite in Status Epilepticus
    Pediatric Neurology
    Elite in Status Epilepticus
    Pediatric Neurology

    Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center

    3333 Burnet Ave, 
    Cincinnati, OH 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ravindra Arya is a Pediatric Neurologist practicing medicine in Cincinnati, Ohio. Dr. Arya is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Status Epilepticus. He is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Status Epilepticus, Seizures, Epilepsy, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, and Deep Brain Stimulation.

    Elite in Status Epilepticus
    Pediatric Neurology
    Elite in Status Epilepticus
    Pediatric Neurology

    Office

    3333 Burnet Ave Ste ML2015, 
    Cincinnati, OH 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Tracy Glauser is a Pediatric Neurologist practicing medicine in Cincinnati, Ohio. Dr. Glauser is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Status Epilepticus. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Status Epilepticus, Epilepsy, Seizures, and Benign Rolandic Epilepsy.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    What is the definition of Status Epilepticus?

    Status epilepticus (SE) is defined as an extremely rare condition of experiencing prolonged epileptic seizures (convulsions caused by abnormal electrical activity in the brain) lasting longer than five minutes or a single seizure lasting longer than five minutes without a return to consciousness. Status epilepticus is considered to be a medical emergency. Status epilepticus is categorized into three subtypes: 1) Generalized Convulsive Status Epilepticus (GCSE), characterized by convulsions with abnormal, rapid eye movements, drooling, jerking limb movements, and grunting; and 2) Subtle Convulsive Status Epilepticus, characterized by abnormal, rapid eye movements, facial twitching, and subtle jerking of the limbs; and 3) Non-Convulsive status epilepticus (NCSE), also known as Complex Partial Status Epilepticus, characterized by confusion, abnormal, rapid eye movement, an appearance of daydreaming, possible loss of speech, personality changes, and irrational behavior or psychosis).

    When should I see a Status Epilepticus doctor in The United States?

    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 Status Epilepticus doctor in The United States?

    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 Status Epilepticus doctors in The United States?

    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 Status Epilepticus doctors in The United States?

    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 Status Epilepticus doctor in The United States?

    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 Status Epilepticus doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Status Epilepticus 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 Status Epilepticus doctor in The United States?

    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 Status Epilepticus 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 Status Epilepticus 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 Status Epilepticus doctors in The United States?

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

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Status Epilepticus 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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