The 20 Best West Syndrome Doctors Near Me in Ottawa, ON

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 15 doctor with experience in West Syndrome near Ottawa, ON. Of these, 8 are Experienced and 7 are Advanced.

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    Advanced in West Syndrome

    Sharon Whiting
    Advanced in West Syndrome

    Sharon Whiting
    Ottawa, ON, CA 
     (1.0 km away)

    Sharon Whiting practices practicing medicine in Ottawa, Canada. Whiting is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of West Syndrome. They are also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses West Syndrome, Epilepsy, Spasmus Nutans, and Epilepsy in Children.

    Advanced in West Syndrome

    Devon L. Johnstone
    Advanced in West Syndrome

    Devon L. Johnstone
    Ottawa, ON, CA 
     (1.0 km away)

    Devon Johnstone practices practicing medicine in Ottawa, Canada. Johnstone is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of West Syndrome. They are also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses West Syndrome, Glucose Phosphate Isomerase Deficiency, Hypotonia, and Pyridoxine Deficiency.

    Advanced in West Syndrome

    Arezoo Rezazadeh
    Advanced in West Syndrome

    Arezoo Rezazadeh
    Ottawa, ON, CA 
     (1.0 km away)

    Arezoo Rezazadeh practices practicing medicine in Ottawa, Canada. Rezazadeh is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of West Syndrome. They are also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses West Syndrome, Epilepsy, Mosaic Trisomy 8, and Chromosome 8p Deletion.

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    Advanced in West Syndrome

    Kym M. Boycott
    Advanced in West Syndrome

    Kym M. Boycott
    Ottawa, ON, CA 
     (1.0 km away)

    Kym Boycott practices practicing medicine in Ottawa, Canada. Ms. Boycott is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of West Syndrome. She is also highly rated in 60 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Mckusick-Kaufman Syndrome, Floating-Harbor Syndrome, Achalasia Microcephaly Syndrome, Microcephaly, and Gastrostomy.

    Advanced in West Syndrome

    Kristin D. Kernohan
    Advanced in West Syndrome

    Kristin D. Kernohan
    Ottawa, ON, CA 
     (1.0 km away)

    Kristin Kernohan practices practicing medicine in Ottawa, Canada. Ms. Kernohan is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of West Syndrome. She is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Alpha Thalassemia X-Linked Intellectual Disability Syndrome, Microcephaly Deafness Syndrome, Micrognathia, and Microcephaly.

    Advanced in West Syndrome

    Daniela Pohl
    Advanced in West Syndrome

    Daniela Pohl
    Ottawa, ON, CA 
     (1.0 km away)

    Daniela Pohl practices practicing medicine in Ottawa, Canada. Ms. Pohl is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of West Syndrome. She is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Leukodystrophy, CACH Syndrome, Hypogonadotropic Hypogonadism, and Multiple Sclerosis (MS).

    Advanced in West Syndrome

    Richard J. Webster
    Advanced in West Syndrome

    Richard J. Webster
    401 Smyth Road, 
    Ottawa, ON, CA 
     (4.3 km away)

    Richard Webster practices practicing medicine in Ottawa, Canada. Mr. Webster is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of West Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Congenital Myasthenic Syndrome, Riboflavin Transporter Deficiency Neuronopathy, Epilepsy, Thrombectomy, and Appendectomy.

    Experienced in West Syndrome

    Justin D. Wagner
    Experienced in West Syndrome

    Justin D. Wagner
    Ottawa, ON, CA 
     (1.0 km away)

    Justin Wagner practices practicing medicine in Ottawa, Canada. Mr. Wagner is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of West Syndrome. His clinical expertise encompasses West Syndrome, Myoclonic Epilepsy, Oculomotor Apraxia Cogan Type, and Primary Lateral Sclerosis.

    Experienced in West Syndrome

    Jamie Ghossein
    Experienced in West Syndrome

    Jamie Ghossein
    Ottawa, ON, CA 
     (1.0 km away)

    Jamie Ghossein practices practicing medicine in Ottawa, Canada. Ghossein is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of West Syndrome. Their clinical expertise encompasses West Syndrome, Spasmus Nutans, Renovascular Hypertension, and Hypertension.

    Experienced in West Syndrome

    Srinivas Bulusu
    Experienced in West Syndrome

    Srinivas Bulusu
    Ottawa, ON, CA 
     (1.0 km away)

    Srinivas Bulusu practices practicing medicine in Ottawa, Canada. Mr. Bulusu is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of West Syndrome. His clinical expertise encompasses Seizures, West Syndrome, Epilepsy, and Absence Seizure.

    Experienced in West Syndrome

    Nick J. Barrowman
    Experienced in West Syndrome

    Nick J. Barrowman
    Ottawa, ON, CA 
     (1.0 km away)

    Nick Barrowman practices practicing medicine in Ottawa, Canada. Barrowman is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of West Syndrome. They are also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Concussion, Adrenal Insufficiency Pediatric, Bronchitis, and Urinary Tract Infection in Children.

    Experienced in West Syndrome

    Taila Hartley
    Experienced in West Syndrome

    Taila Hartley
    Ottawa, ON, CA 
     (1.0 km away)

    Taila Hartley practices practicing medicine in Ottawa, Canada. Ms. Hartley is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of West Syndrome. She is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses 1p36 Deletion Syndrome, Microcephaly Deafness Syndrome, Dubowitz Syndrome, and Multiple Synostoses Syndrome 1.

    Experienced in West Syndrome

    Erick Sell
    Experienced in West Syndrome

    Erick Sell
    Ottawa, ON, CA 
     (1.0 km away)

    Erick Sell practices practicing medicine in Ottawa, Canada. Mr. Sell is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of West Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Seizures, Angelman Syndrome, Epilepsy, and Exogenous Lipoid Pneumonia.

    Experienced in West Syndrome

    Hugh J. Mcmillan
    Experienced in West Syndrome

    Hugh J. Mcmillan
    401 Smyth Road, 
    Ottawa, ON, CA 
     (4.3 km away)

    Hugh Mcmillan practices practicing medicine in Ottawa, Canada. Mr. Mcmillan is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of West Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, Becker Muscular Dystrophy, Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), and Primary Lateral Sclerosis.

    Experienced in West Syndrome

    David A. Dyment
    Experienced in West Syndrome

    David A. Dyment
    401 Smyth Road, K1H 8L1, 
    Ottawa, ON, CA 
     (4.3 km away)

    David Dyment practices practicing medicine in Ottawa, Canada. Mr. Dyment is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of West Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 23 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Dubowitz Syndrome, SHORT Syndrome, Achalasia Microcephaly Syndrome, and Microcephaly.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    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 Ottawa, ON?

    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 Ottawa, ON?

    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 do I find the best West Syndrome doctor near Ottawa, ON?

    You can find a West Syndrome doctor in any of the 10 largest U.S. cities by clicking below:

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    How does MediFind rank West Syndrome doctors near Ottawa, ON?

    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 Ottawa, ON?

    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 Ottawa, ON?

    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 Ottawa, ON?

    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 Ottawa, ON?

    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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