The 20 Best Status Epilepticus Doctors Near Me in Lake Success, NY

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The 20 Best Status Epilepticus Doctors near Lake Success, NY

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 140 doctor with experience in Status Epilepticus near Lake Success, NY. Of these, 111 are Experienced, 20 are Advanced, 4 are Distinguished and 2 are Elite.

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    Sanjeev V. Kothare
    Distinguished in Status Epilepticus
    Pediatric Neurology
    Distinguished in Status Epilepticus
    Pediatric Neurology

    Cohen Children's Northwell Health Physician Partners Pediatric Neurology

    2001 Marcus Avenue, Suite W290, 
    Lake Success, NY 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Gujarati , Hindi, Marathi

    Sanjeev Kothare is a Pediatric Neurologist in Lake Success, New York. Dr. Kothare is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Status Epilepticus. His top areas of expertise are Seizures, Epilepsy, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, and Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome (LGS).

    Shefali N. Karkare
    Advanced in Status Epilepticus
    Pediatric Neurology
    Advanced in Status Epilepticus
    Pediatric Neurology

    Cohen Children's Northwell Health Physician Partners Pediatric Neurology

    2001 Marcus Avenue, Suite W290, 
    Lake Success, NY 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi, Marathi

    "Past work experience:Director of Pediatric Epielpsy Surgery ProgramKosair Children's HospitalLoiusville, KYI was instrumental in establishing a pediatric epilepsy surgery program for the first time at Kosair Children's Hospital. I played a key role in more than twelve successful epilepsy surgeries for a variety of indications.Clinical InterestsIntractable Pediatric Epilepsy, Surgical management of epilepsyRecent Publications:Book Chapter: ""Pediatric Epilepsy: A Century of Discovery"" by Shefali Karkare, Vinay Puri. in ""Epilepsy: A Century of Discovery"" Edited by Ramon Bautista et al, published by Nova Publsihers.Shefali Karkare, Sabiha Merchant Gail Solomon, Murray Engel Barry Kosofsky ""MELAS With A3243G Mutation Presenting With Occipital Status Epilepticus"" Journal of Child Neurology, Vol. 24, No. 12, 1564-1567 (2009)Shefali Karkare, Bruce Volpe, Steven Weinstein; Review of ""Anti-N-methyl-D-aspartate Receptor Encephalitis in Children and Adolescents."" Published in Neuroalert, October 2009S Karkare, S Merchant, J LaMothe, G Solomon - ""Epileptic negative myoclonus in atypical benign partial epilepsy: Case reports and review of pathophysiology and treatment"" Clinical Neurophysiology Volume 120, Issue 8, August 2009, Page e182S Karkare, Kathleen Bernstein, Kaleb Y ohay "" Supratentorial Anaplastic Ependymoma in a Patient with Neurofibromatosis Type 2"" Presented at The Children's Tumor Foundation's 2008 Annual NF conferenceS Karkare, Kathleen Bernsten, Kaleb Yohay ""Uncharacterized brain abnormalities on MRI in patients with Neurofibromatosis Type 2"" presented at Children's Tumor Foundation's 2009 Annual NF conference: New Frontiers,June 13-16, 2009 - Portland, OregonShefali Karkare, Sabiha Merchant, Jacqueline LaMothe, Gail Solomon "" Epileptic negative myoclonus in atypical benign partial epilepsy: Case reports and review of pathophysiology and treatment"" presented at the EEG and Clinical Neuroscience Annual Meeting 2009Shefali Karkare, Harry Chugani ""Functional abnormalities of cerebral cortex in children with spastic diplegic cerebral palsy"". October 13-16, 2004 33rd Annual Meeting of the Child Neurology Society. Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. Shefali Karkare, course facuIty, ""Epilepsy: current and future trends"" eighth annual Pediatric Neurology Update, Kosair Children's Hospital, August 20,2010". Dr. Karkare is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Status Epilepticus. Her top areas of expertise are Seizures, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, Epilepsy, and Absence Seizure.

    Zacharia Shebani
    Experienced in Status Epilepticus
    Experienced in Status Epilepticus
    300 Community Drive, 
    Manhasset, NY 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Arabic, Spanish

    Zacharia Shebani is a Neurologist in Manhasset, New York. Dr. Shebani is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Status Epilepticus. His top areas of expertise are Seizures and Status Epilepticus.

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    Sean T. Hwang
    Experienced in Status Epilepticus
    Experienced in Status Epilepticus

    Northwell Health Physician Partners Neuroscience Institute At Great Neck

    611 Northern Boulevard, Suite 150, 
    Great Neck, NY 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Sean T. Hwang, MD joined the Northwell Health System in 2008 and is an Associate Professor of Neurology at the Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra Northwell. He is the Director of the Continuous EEG Monitoring Program at North Shore University Hospital and the Program Director of the ACGME-approved adult Epilepsy Fellowship Program.Dr. Hwang earned his MD from Tufts University and completed his residency in neurology at Stanford University Medical Center before completing a two-year fellowship in EEG and Epilepsy at Columbia University Medical Center.Dr. Hwang specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of seizures, the interpretation of neurophysiologic studies, operative planning for epilepsy surgery, and performing functional cortical mapping. Dr. Hwang's research interests also involve studying the interaction between epilepsy and behavior. Dr. Hwang has been a primary investigator and co-investigator in several clinical studies involving the development of new epilepsy medications, evaluating new technologies for epilepsy, and evaluating outcomes in children born to women with epilepsy.Dr. Hwang is responsible for the training of Epilepsy fellows and the formulation of their curriculum. His duties at North Shore Hospital also include the supervision and instruction of general neurology residents, as well as participating in the education of medical students. He has received departmental teaching honors on two occasions.Dr. Hwang is a member of the American Academy of Neurology, the American Clinical Neurophysiology Society, the American Epilepsy Society, and the Long Island Epilepsy Foundation Professional Advisory Board. He received the Epilepsy Foundation of Long Island Professional Leadership Award in 2017 for his commitment and dedication to his colleagues and patients. Dr. Hwang was voted one of Castle Connelly's Top Doctors in 2025.Dr. Hwang has triple board certification from the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology in Neurology, Epilepsy, and Clinical Neurophysiology. Dr. Hwang is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Status Epilepticus. His top areas of expertise are Seizures, Epilepsy, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, Gastrostomy, and Deep Brain Stimulation.

    Fred A. Lado
    Experienced in Status Epilepticus
    Experienced in Status Epilepticus

    Northwell Health Physician Partners Neuroscience Institute At Great Neck

    611 Northern Boulevard, Suite 150, 
    Great Neck, NY 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Offers Telehealth

    Fred Lado is a Neurologist in Great Neck, New York. Dr. Lado is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Status Epilepticus. His top areas of expertise are Seizures, Epilepsy, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, Gastrostomy, and Deep Brain Stimulation.

    Simona V. Proteasa
    Experienced in Status Epilepticus
    Experienced in Status Epilepticus

    Northwell Health Physician Partners Neuroscience Institute At Great Neck

    611 Northern Boulevard, Suite 150, 
    Great Neck, NY 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Simona Proteasa is a Neurologist in Great Neck, New York. Dr. Proteasa is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Status Epilepticus. Her top areas of expertise are Seizures, Epilepsy, Encephalitis, Memory Loss, and Gastrostomy.

    Neeraj Singh
    Experienced in Status Epilepticus
    Experienced in Status Epilepticus

    Northwell Health Physician Partners Neuroscience Institute At Great Neck

    611 Northern Boulevard, Suite 150, 
    Great Neck, NY 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Neeraj Singh is a Neurologist in Great Neck, New York. Dr. Singh is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Status Epilepticus. His top areas of expertise are Corticobasal Degeneration, Seizures, Cerebellar Degeneration, and Neuronal Intranuclear Inclusion Disease (NIID).

    Ruben I. Kuzniecky
    Experienced in Status Epilepticus
    Experienced in Status Epilepticus

    Northwell Health Physician Partners Neuroscience Institute At Great Neck

    611 Northern Boulevard, Suite 150, 
    Great Neck, NY 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hebrew, Spanish
    Offers Telehealth

    I have taken care of patient with seizures and epilepsy for almost 30 years. I have devoted my career to provide superb patient care and to investigate epilepsy and its causes.I am fortunate to work with the smartest people in the field of epilepsy and have been able to organize and lead multiple research projects in epilepsy genetics, outcome, imaging, etc.To help patients with epilepsy, I wrote two books for patients and families. Epilepsy 101: a guide to patients and families and most recently epilepsy surgery: a guide for patients. Dr. Kuzniecky is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Status Epilepticus. His top areas of expertise are Epilepsy, Seizures, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, and Partial Seizure.

    611 Northern Boulevard, Suite 150, 
    Great Neck, NY 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, German

    Stephan Bickel is a Neurologist in Great Neck, New York. Dr. Bickel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Status Epilepticus. His top areas of expertise are Epilepsy, Seizures, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, and West Syndrome.

    Robin T. Varughese
    Experienced in Status Epilepticus
    Pediatrics | Pediatric Neurology
    Experienced in Status Epilepticus
    Pediatrics | Pediatric Neurology

    Cohen Children's Northwell Health Physician Partners Pediatric Neurology

    2001 Marcus Avenue, Suite W290, 
    Lake Success, NY 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Robin Varughese is a Pediatrics specialist and a Pediatric Neurologist in Lake Success, New York. Dr. Varughese is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Status Epilepticus. His top areas of expertise are Seizures, Absence Seizure, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, and Myoclonic Epilepsy.

    Joseph Maytal
    Experienced in Status Epilepticus
    Pediatric Neurology
    Experienced in Status Epilepticus
    Pediatric Neurology

    Cohen Children's Northwell Health Physician Partners Pediatric Neurology

    2001 Marcus Avenue, Suite W290, 
    Lake Success, NY 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hebrew

    Joseph Maytal is a Pediatric Neurologist in Lake Success, New York. Dr. Maytal is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Status Epilepticus. His top areas of expertise are Seizures, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, Epilepsy, and Genetic Epilepsy with Febrile Seizures Plus (GEFS+).

    Emma C. Laureta
    Experienced in Status Epilepticus
    Pediatric Neurology
    Experienced in Status Epilepticus
    Pediatric Neurology

    Cohen Children's Northwell Health Physician Partners Pediatric Neurology

    2001 Marcus Avenue, Suite W290, 
    Lake Success, NY 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Filipino

    Emma Laureta is a Pediatric Neurologist in Lake Success, New York. Dr. Laureta is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Status Epilepticus. Her top areas of expertise are Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, Seizures, Epilepsy Juvenile Absence, and Epilepsy.

    Adham S. Elokda
    Experienced in Status Epilepticus
    Experienced in Status Epilepticus

    Neurological Specialties Of Long Island

    170 Great Neck Road, 
    Great Neck, NY 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Adham Elokda is a Neurologist in Great Neck, New York. Dr. Elokda is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Status Epilepticus. His top areas of expertise are Stroke, Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), Hemiplegia, Transmyocardial Revascularization, and Stent Placement.

    Advanced in Status Epilepticus
    Advanced in Status Epilepticus
    15 Canterbury Road, Suite A8, 
    Great Neck, NY 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mehri Songhorian is a Neurologist in Great Neck, New York. Dr. Songhorian is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Status Epilepticus. Her top areas of expertise are Epilepsy in Children, Infant Epilepsy with Migrant Focal Crisis, Myoclonic Epilepsy, and West Syndrome.

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

    Montefiore Medical Center

    111 E 210th St, 
    Bronx, NY 
     (11.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Shlomo Shinnar is a Pediatric Neurologist in Bronx, New York. Dr. Shinnar is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Status Epilepticus. His top areas of expertise are Genetic Epilepsy with Febrile Seizures Plus (GEFS+), Status Epilepticus, Seizures, and Epilepsy.

    Elite in Status Epilepticus
    Elite in Status Epilepticus

    CUIMC/Neurological Institute Of New York

    710 W 168th St, 
    New York, NY 
     (13.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Jan Claassen is a Neurologist in New York, New York. Dr. Claassen is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Status Epilepticus. His top areas of expertise are Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Status Epilepticus, Seizures, Stroke, and Thrombectomy. Dr. Claassen is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Status Epilepticus
    Experienced in Status Epilepticus
    300 Community Drive, 
    Manhasset, NY 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish

    Itamar Niesvizky is a Neurologist in Manhasset, New York. Dr. Niesvizky is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Status Epilepticus. His top areas of expertise are Shingles, Epilepsy in Children, Status Epilepticus, and Seizures.

    Experienced in Status Epilepticus
    Experienced in Status Epilepticus

    Winthrop Faculty Medical Affiliates University Faculty Practice Corpor

    200 Old Country Rd Ste 370, 
    Mineola, NY 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    David Friedman is a Neurologist in Mineola, New York. Dr. Friedman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Status Epilepticus. His top areas of expertise are Seizures, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, Memory Loss, and Autosomal Dominant Partial Epilepsy with Auditory Features.

    Experienced in Status Epilepticus
    Experienced in Status Epilepticus

    Office

    1111 Franklin Ave Fl 2, 
    Garden City, NY 
     (4.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Benjamin Blond is a Neurologist in Garden City, New York. Dr. Blond is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Status Epilepticus. His top areas of expertise are Seizures, Epilepsy, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, and Memory Loss.

    Alexis D. Boro
    Advanced in Status Epilepticus
    Advanced in Status Epilepticus

    Montefiore Medical Center

    111 East 210th Street, 
    Bronx, NY 
     (8.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Alexis D. Boro coordinates the Epilepsy Surgery program at Montefiore Medical Center and oversees epilepsy fellowship education and the epilepsy clinical trials program. He has been an Investigator for studies involving the safety, tolerability and efficacy of a variety of epilepsy drugs. He is a co-investigator (EEG Core) of the Epilepsy Phenome/Genome Project, an international NIH funded project investigating the causes and inheritance of epilepsy and the determinants which anti-seizure medications will work best for a given individual. Dr. Boro is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Status Epilepticus. His top areas of expertise are Seizures, Epilepsy, Memory Loss, and Autosomal Dominant Partial Epilepsy with Auditory Features.

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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 Lake Success, NY?

    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 Lake Success, NY?

    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 Lake Success, NY?

    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 Lake Success, NY?

    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 Lake Success, NY?

    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 Lake Success, NY?

    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 Lake Success, NY?

    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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