The 20 Best Status Epilepticus Doctors Near Me in Los Angeles, CA

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The 20 Best Status Epilepticus Doctors near Los Angeles, CA

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 93 doctor with experience in Status Epilepticus near Los Angeles, CA. Of these, 78 are Experienced, 13 are Advanced, 1 are Distinguished and 1 are Elite.

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    Jessica Meir
    Advanced in Status Epilepticus
    Advanced in Status Epilepticus

    White Memorial Medical Group

    1701 E Cesar E Chavez Ave, Ste 510, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Jessica Meir is a Neurologist in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Meir is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Status Epilepticus. Her top areas of expertise are Progressive Myoclonic Epilepsy, Lafora Disease, Unverricht-Lundborg Syndrome, and Dravet Syndrome. Dr. Meir is currently accepting new patients.

    Michael Y. Karapetian
    Experienced in Status Epilepticus
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Status Epilepticus
    Internal Medicine

    Michael Y. Karapetian, MD Private Practice

    5220 Santa Monica Blvd, Ste E, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Armenian, Russian
    Accepting New Patients

    Provide state of the art medical care for our patients in a friendly, compassionate and personal setting. Dr. Karapetian is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Status Epilepticus. His top areas of expertise are Necrosis, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Sepsis, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

    Elite in Status Epilepticus
    Elite in Status Epilepticus

    Greater Los Angeles HCS

    11301 Wilshire Blvd, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (12.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Claude Wasterlain is a Neurologist in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Wasterlain is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Status Epilepticus. His top areas of expertise are Status Epilepticus, Seizures, Epilepsy, and Absence Seizure.

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    Experienced in Status Epilepticus
    Experienced in Status Epilepticus

    Office

    1520 San Pablo St Ste 3000, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Laura Kalayjian is a Neurologist in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Kalayjian is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Status Epilepticus. Her top areas of expertise are Epilepsy, Seizures, Memory Loss, and Autosomal Dominant Partial Epilepsy with Auditory Features.

    Experienced in Status Epilepticus
    Experienced in Status Epilepticus
    2051 Marengo St, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Hannah Breit is a Neurologist in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Breit is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Status Epilepticus. Her top areas of expertise are Stroke, Delirium, Status Epilepticus, and Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation.

    Experienced in Status Epilepticus
    Experienced in Status Epilepticus

    USC Neurology

    1520 San Pablo St, Ste 3800, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Matthew Tenser is a Neurologist in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Tenser is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Status Epilepticus. His top areas of expertise are Stroke, Dysarthria, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Thrombectomy, and Carotid Artery Surgery. Dr. Tenser is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Status Epilepticus
    Psychiatry
    Experienced in Status Epilepticus
    Psychiatry
    4650 West Sunset Boulevard, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Jay Desai is a Psychiatrist in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Desai is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Status Epilepticus. His top areas of expertise are Epilepsy, Acute Flaccid Myelitis (AFM), Seizures, Gastric Bypass, and Endoscopy. Dr. Desai is currently accepting new patients.

    Krikor I. Kalindjian
    Experienced in Status Epilepticus
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Status Epilepticus
    Internal Medicine

    Krikor I. Kalindjian, MD Private Practice

    1300 N Vermont Ave, Ste 807, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Arabic, Armenian, French, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Education, education, education- Patients understanding of their conditions is the most critical first step in their healing process. We emphasize patient teaching in every aspect of our encounters with our patients. I try to communicate with my patients. I strive to explain their medical condition and discuss their treatment options in plain language. Questions are answered. I provide state of the art medical care for out patients in a friendly, compassionate, and professional setting. Dr. Kalindjian is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Status Epilepticus. His top areas of expertise are Sepsis, Peptic Ulcer, Necrosis, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

    Distinguished in Status Epilepticus
    Distinguished in Status Epilepticus

    Kenneth K Nazari, MD

    501 E Hardy St, 
    Inglewood, CA 
     (9.5 miles away)
    Experience:
    53+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kenneth Nazari is a Neurologist in Inglewood, California. Dr. Nazari has been practicing medicine for over 53 years and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Status Epilepticus. His top areas of expertise are Infant Epilepsy with Migrant Focal Crisis, Epilepsy in Children, Seizures, Status Epilepticus, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Status Epilepticus
    General Practice
    Experienced in Status Epilepticus
    General Practice

    Kenji Irie MD

    420 E 3rd St Ste 903, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kenji Irie is a primary care provider, practicing in General Practice in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Irie is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Status Epilepticus. His top areas of expertise are Gracile Syndrome, Dihydropyrimidine Dehydrogenase Deficiency, Fumarase Deficiency, and Erdheim-Chester Disease.

    Experienced in Status Epilepticus
    Experienced in Status Epilepticus

    Office

    1245 Wilshire Blvd Ste 814, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Peter Lorber is a Neurologist in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Lorber is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Status Epilepticus. His top areas of expertise are Epilepsy with Myoclonic-Atonic Seizures, Myoclonic Epilepsy, West Syndrome, and Epilepsy in Children.

    Experienced in Status Epilepticus
    General Practice
    Experienced in Status Epilepticus
    General Practice

    Carlos S. Martinez, MD

    1245 Wilshire Blvd Ste 630, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Carlos Martinez is a primary care provider, practicing in General Practice in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Martinez is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Status Epilepticus. His top areas of expertise are End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Chronic Antibody-Mediated Rejection, Viral Gastroenteritis, Advanced Bronchoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Experienced in Status Epilepticus
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Status Epilepticus
    Internal Medicine

    Alan Rojas M.D. Inc.

    1245 Wilshire Blvd, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Alan Rojas is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Rojas has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Status Epilepticus. His top areas of expertise are Sepsis, Stroke, Necrosis, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Status Epilepticus
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Status Epilepticus
    Internal Medicine

    Liu John T MD

    1245 Wilshire Blvd Ste 914, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    John Liu is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Liu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Status Epilepticus. His top areas of expertise are Abdominal Obesity Metabolic Syndrome, Type B Insulin Resistance Syndrome, Mitochondrial Complex V Deficiency, Gastrostomy, and Colonoscopy.

    Experienced in Status Epilepticus
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Status Epilepticus
    Internal Medicine

    White Memorial Medical Group, Inc

    1701 E Cesar E Chavez Ave, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Experience:
    37+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Shaw Chen is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Chen has been practicing medicine for over 37 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Status Epilepticus. His top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Familial Hypertension, and Hypertension.

    Experienced in Status Epilepticus
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Status Epilepticus
    Internal Medicine

    White Memorial Medical Group, Inc

    1701 E Cesar E Chavez Ave, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Experience:
    35+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Zahid Abdou is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Abdou has been practicing medicine for over 35 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Status Epilepticus. His top areas of expertise are Osteomyelitis in Children, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Endoscopy, and Pacemaker Implantation.

    Experienced in Status Epilepticus
    Neurology
    Experienced in Status Epilepticus
    Neurology

    Office

    1520 San Pablo St Ste 3000, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Gene Sung is a Neurologist in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Sung is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Status Epilepticus. His top areas of expertise are Stroke, Status Epilepticus, Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation, Thrombectomy, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Status Epilepticus
    Experienced in Status Epilepticus

    Office

    1520 San Pablo St Ste 3000, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Christianne Heck is a Neurologist in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Heck is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Status Epilepticus. Her top areas of expertise are Seizures, Epilepsy, Memory Loss, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, and Deep Brain Stimulation.

    Experienced in Status Epilepticus
    Experienced in Status Epilepticus

    USC Roski Eye Institute-Los Angeles

    1450 San Pablo St Fl 4, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jeffrey Gluckstein is a Neurologist in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Gluckstein is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Status Epilepticus. His top areas of expertise are Optic Neuritis, Cavernous Sinus Thrombosis, Increased Intracranial Pressure, and Meningitis.

    Experienced in Status Epilepticus
    Experienced in Status Epilepticus

    USC Neurology

    1540 Alcazar St, Ste 215, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Benjamin Emanuel is a Neurologist in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Emanuel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Status Epilepticus. His top areas of expertise are Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Stroke, Apoplexy, Gastrostomy, and Thrombectomy.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    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 near Los Angeles, CA?

    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 near Los Angeles, CA?

    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 near Los Angeles, CA?

    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 near Los Angeles, CA?

    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 near Los Angeles, CA?

    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 near Los Angeles, CA?

    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 near Los Angeles, CA?

    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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