The 20 Best West Syndrome Doctors Near Me

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The 20 Best West Syndrome Doctors Near Me

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 9858 doctor with experience in West Syndrome. Of these, 7602 are Experienced, 1914 are Advanced, 286 are Distinguished and 56 are Elite.

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    Aristea S. Galanopoulou
    Elite in West Syndrome
    Elite in West Syndrome

    Montefiore Medical Center

    111 East 210th Street, 
    Bronx, NY 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Greek

    The maturation of GABAA receptor-mediated signaling from depolarizing to inhibitory is an age-related process controlled by cation chloride cotransporters, such as KCC2. As a result, GABA exerts dual functions, being an important neurotrophic factor during early development and the principal inhibitory neurotransmitter of the mature central nervous system. In our laboratory we have been investigating the age and mechanisms through which early life stressors and seizures may disrupt the normal patterns of brain development, by disrupting the neurotrophic effects of GABA. We are also studying methods to reverse these adverse processes. Furthermore, we are very interested in understanding how epileptogenesis proceeds in the developing brain and what is the specific role of GABAA receptors in this process. Dr. Galanopoulou is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of West Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are West Syndrome, Spasmus Nutans, Post-Traumatic Epilepsy, and Epilepsy.

    Solomon L. Moshe
    Elite in West Syndrome
    Pediatric Neurology
    Elite in West Syndrome
    Pediatric Neurology

    The Children's Hospital At Montefiore

    3415 Bainbridge Avenue, 
    Bronx, NY 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Solomon L. Moshé, MD, is Vice Chair of Neurology, Director of the Isabelle Rapin Child Neurology Division and Director of Clinical Neurophysiology at Montefiore. He is also the Charles Frost Chair in Neurosurgery and Neurology, Vice Chair, Saul R. Korey Department of Neurology, and Professor of Neurology, Neuroscience and Pediatrics at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine (Einstein). Dr. Moshé’s clinical focus is on epilepsy and electroencephalography with special emphasis on age-related influences on the expression, control and consequences of seizures. Dr. Moshe is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of West Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are West Syndrome, Spasmus Nutans, Post-Traumatic Epilepsy, and Epilepsy.

    Elia P. Knight
    Elite in West Syndrome
    Elite in West Syndrome

    Cleveland Clinic Main Campus

    9500 Euclid Avenue, 
    Cleveland, OH 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Elia Knight is a Pediatrics provider in Cleveland, Ohio. Dr. Knight is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of West Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are CDKL5 Deficiency Disorder, West Syndrome, Seizures, and Epilepsy.

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    Elissa G. Yozawitz
    Elite in West Syndrome
    Pediatric Neurology
    Elite in West Syndrome
    Pediatric Neurology

    The Children's Hospital At Montefiore

    3415 Bainbridge Avenue, 
    Bronx, NY 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Elissa G. Yozawitz, MD, is Director of Neonatal Neurology at Children’s Hospital at Montefiore Einstein and Professor of Neurology and Pediatrics at our Albert Einstein College of Medicine. Dr. Yozawitz focuses on the neurological management of children, from the neonatal period through adolescence, particularly those with difficult-to-treat seizures. She also specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy, stroke and seizures in the newborn. Dr. Yozawitz’s expertise includes electroencephalography (EEG) and state-of-the-art treatments. Dr. Yozawitz is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of West Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are West Syndrome, Epilepsy in Children, Spasmus Nutans, and Epilepsy.

    Carl E. Stafstrom
    Elite in West Syndrome
    Pediatrics | Pediatric Neurology
    Elite in West Syndrome
    Pediatrics | Pediatric Neurology

    Johns Hopkins Outpatient Center

    Baltimore, MD 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Carl E. Stafstrom is a pediatric neurologist, caring for children with epilepsy. Dr. Stafstrom received his medical degree from the University of Washington School of Medicine in Seattle, with residencies at the University of Washington Medical Center and Tufts New England Medical Center, as well as fellowships at Harvard for neurology research and Boston Children’s Hospital in clinical neurophysiology, electroencephalography, and epilepsy. Dr. Stafstrom previously served as Professor of Neurology and Pediatrics at the University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Medicine and Public Health and Chief of Pediatric Neurology at American Family Children’s Hospital at UW Madison. Dr. Stafstrom is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of West Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Epilepsy, Seizures, West Syndrome, Juvenile Myoclonic Epilepsy, and Endovascular Embolization.

    Javier A. Echeverri
    Distinguished in West Syndrome
    Distinguished in West Syndrome

    St. Vincent Neurosurgery

    1041 North 29th Street, 
    Billings, MT 
    Experience:
    47+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Javier Echeverri is a Neurologist in Billings, Montana. Dr. Echeverri has been practicing medicine for over 47 years and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of West Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Essential Tremor, Parkinson's Disease, Movement Disorders, Epilepsy with Myoclonic-Atonic Seizures, and Deep Brain Stimulation. Dr. Echeverri is currently accepting new patients.

    Elite in West Syndrome
    Elite in West Syndrome

    Nationwide Children's Hospital

    700 Childrens Dr, 
    Columbus, OH 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    John Mytinger is a Neurologist in Columbus, Ohio. Dr. Mytinger is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of West Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are West Syndrome, Spasmus Nutans, Epilepsy in Children, and Epilepsy.

    Elite in West Syndrome
    Elite in West Syndrome

    Boston Children's Hospital

    300 Longwood Ave, 
    Boston, MA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Annapurna Poduri is a Neurologist in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Poduri is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of West Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are West Syndrome, Epilepsy, Spasmus Nutans, and Cortical Dysplasia.

    Elite in West Syndrome
    Neurology | Pediatric Neurology
    Elite in West Syndrome
    Neurology | Pediatric Neurology
    1201 West La Veta Avenue, 
    Orange, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Daniel Shrey is a Neurologist and a Pediatric Neurologist in Orange, California. Dr. Shrey is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of West Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are West Syndrome, Spasmus Nutans, Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome (LGS), and Epilepsy. Dr. Shrey is currently accepting new patients.

    Elite in West Syndrome
    Elite in West Syndrome

    Cook Children's Neurosciences

    1500 Cooper St, 4th Fl, 
    Fort Worth, TX 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Cynthia Keator is a Neurologist in Fort Worth, Texas. Dr. Keator is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of West Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are West Syndrome, Epilepsy in Children, Spasmus Nutans, and Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome (LGS).

    Elite in West Syndrome
    Elite in West Syndrome

    C H Neurology Foundation Inc

    300 Longwood Ave, 
    Boston, MA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Phillip Pearl is a Pediatrics provider in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Pearl is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of West Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Succinic Semialdehyde Dehydrogenase Deficiency, Epilepsy, Epilepsy in Children, and Seizures.

    Elite in West Syndrome
    Neurology
    Elite in West Syndrome
    Neurology

    Nationwide Children's Hospital

    700 Childrens Dr, 
    Columbus, OH 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Anup Patel is a Neurologist in Columbus, Ohio. Dr. Patel is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of West Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Epilepsy, Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome (LGS), Seizures, and West Syndrome.

    John J. Millichap
    Elite in West Syndrome
    Pediatric Neurology
    Elite in West Syndrome
    Pediatric Neurology

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

    225 E Chicago Ave, 
    Chicago, IL 
    Experience:
    26+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    John Millichap is a Pediatric Neurologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Millichap has been practicing medicine for over 26 years and is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of West Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are West Syndrome, Spasmus Nutans, Epilepsy in Children, and Epilepsy.

    Ignacio Valencia
    Elite in West Syndrome
    Pediatric Neurology
    Elite in West Syndrome
    Pediatric Neurology

    Cooper Pediatric Care At Sheridan Pavilion

    3 Cooper Plaza, Sheridan Pavilion, 
    Camden, NJ 
    Experience:
    32+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ignacio Valencia is a Pediatric Neurologist in Camden, New Jersey. Dr. Valencia has been practicing medicine for over 32 years and is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of West Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are West Syndrome, Epilepsy in Children, Spasmus Nutans, and Epilepsy.

    Jyoti A. Pillai
    Advanced in West Syndrome
    Advanced in West Syndrome

    Reading Hospital Neurology Suite 3020

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

    . Dr. Pillai is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of West Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Seizures, Epilepsy, Memory Loss, and Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure.

    Jasdeep K. Khurana
    Advanced in West Syndrome
    Advanced in West Syndrome

    Reading Hospital Neurology Suite 3020

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

    . Dr. Khurana is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of West Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Seizures, Memory Loss, Partial Familial Epilepsy, and Partial Seizure.

    Joseph J. Melvin
    Advanced in West Syndrome
    Advanced in West Syndrome

    St. Christopher's Pediatric Associates Neurology - E. Erie Avenue

    160 E Erie Ave, 
    Philadelphia, PA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    . Dr. Melvin is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of West Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are West Syndrome, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, Phenylketonuria (PKU), and Seizures.

    Thomas N. Leahy
    Advanced in West Syndrome
    Advanced in West Syndrome

    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 West Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Stroke, Seizures, Epilepsy, and Vertebral Artery Dissection.

    Elite in West Syndrome
    Elite in West Syndrome
    Crest, 
    Kawaguchi, JP 

    Naomichi Matsumoto practices in Kawaguchi, Japan. Matsumoto is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of West Syndrome. Their top areas of expertise are West Syndrome, Coffin-Siris Syndrome, Neuronal Intranuclear Inclusion Disease (NIID), Gastrostomy, and Pancreaticoduodenectomy.

    Elite in West Syndrome
    Elite in West Syndrome
    50 Flemington Rd, 
    Parkville, VIC, AU 

    Ingrid Scheffer practices in Parkville, Australia. Ms. Scheffer is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of West Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Myoclonic Epilepsy, West Syndrome, Epilepsy, and Epilepsy with Myoclonic-Atonic Seizures.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    What is the definition of West Syndrome?

    West syndrome is characterized by a specific type of seizure (infantile spasms) seen in infancy and childhood. This syndrome leads to developmental regression and causes a specific pattern, known as hypsarrhythmia (chaotic brain waves), on electroencephalography (EEG) testing. The infantile spasms usually begin in the first year of life, typically between 4-8 months. The seizures primarily consist of a sudden bending forward of the body with stiffening of the arms and legs; some children arch their backs as they extend their arms and legs. Spasms tend to occur upon awakening or after feeding, and often occur in clusters of up to 100 spasms at a time. Infants may have dozens of clusters and several hundred spasms per day. Many disorders leading to brain injury, such as birth problems, cerebral anomalies, metabolic disorders, and genetic disorders can lead to these spasms, making it important to identify the underlying cause. In some children, no cause can be found. Some children have spasms as the result of brain lesions, and surgical removal of these lesions may result in improvement.

    When should I see a West Syndrome doctor near me?

    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 West Syndrome doctor near me?

    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 West Syndrome doctors near me?

    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 West Syndrome doctors near me?

    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 West Syndrome doctor near me?

    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 West Syndrome doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different West Syndrome 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 West Syndrome doctor near me?

    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 West Syndrome 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 West Syndrome 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 West Syndrome doctors near me?

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

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the West Syndrome 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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