The 20 Best West Syndrome Doctors Near Me in Tucson, AZ

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The 20 Best West Syndrome Doctors near Tucson, AZ

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 18 doctor with experience in West Syndrome near Tucson, AZ. Of these, 17 are Experienced and 1 are Distinguished.

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    Myrka Torres
    Experienced in West Syndrome
    Experienced in West Syndrome

    Banner - University Medicine North

    3838 North Campbell Avenue, Building 2, 
    Tucson, AZ 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Professionally my interest and expertise is in Epilepsy and Seizure Disorders. My personal hobby is soap carving and fork bending. Dr. Torres is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of West Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Seizures, Memory Loss, Partial Seizure, and Partial Familial Epilepsy.

    David Labiner
    Experienced in West Syndrome
    Experienced in West Syndrome

    Banner - University Medicine North

    3838 North Campbell Avenue, Building 2, 
    Tucson, AZ 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Professionally my interest and expertise is in Epilepsy and Seizure Disorders. My personal hobby is bird watching. Dr. Labiner is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of West Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Epilepsy, Seizures, Memory Loss, and Autosomal Dominant Partial Epilepsy with Auditory Features.

    Distinguished in West Syndrome
    Distinguished in West Syndrome

    Northwestern Neurology

    1631 W Ina Rd Ste 151, 
    Tucson, AZ 
     (5.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    John Pierpont is a Neurologist in Tucson, Arizona. Dr. Pierpont is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of West Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are West Syndrome, Myoclonic Epilepsy, Epilepsy with Myoclonic-Atonic Seizures, and Epilepsy in Children. Dr. Pierpont is currently accepting new patients.

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    Experienced in West Syndrome
    Experienced in West Syndrome

    Center For Neurosciences

    2450 E River Rd, 
    Tucson, AZ 
     (3.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Anwar Badruddoja is a Neurologist in Tucson, Arizona. Dr. Badruddoja is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of West Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, Memory Loss, Seizures, and Neuroepithelioma.

    Experienced in West Syndrome
    Experienced in West Syndrome

    Center For Neurosciences

    2450 E River Rd, 
    Tucson, AZ 
     (3.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Dinesh Talwar is a Pediatrics provider in Tucson, Arizona. Dr. Talwar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of West Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Dravet Syndrome, Myoclonic Epilepsy, Seizures, and Progressive Myoclonic Epilepsy.

    Experienced in West Syndrome
    Pediatrics
    Experienced in West Syndrome
    Pediatrics

    Center For Neurosciences

    2450 E River Rd, 
    Tucson, AZ 
     (3.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Young Lee is a Pediatrics provider in Tucson, Arizona. Dr. Lee is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of West Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are GAPO Syndrome, Seizures, Genetic Epilepsy with Febrile Seizures Plus (GEFS+), and Migraine.

    Experienced in West Syndrome
    Neurology
    Experienced in West Syndrome
    Neurology

    Center For Neurosciences

    2450 E River Rd, 
    Tucson, AZ 
     (3.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Yeeck Sim is a Neurologist in Tucson, Arizona. Dr. Sim is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of West Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Seizures, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, Epilepsy, and Migraine.

    Experienced in West Syndrome
    Experienced in West Syndrome

    Center For Neurosciences

    2450 E River Rd, 
    Tucson, AZ 
     (3.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Shadi Koleilat is a Neurologist in Tucson, Arizona. Dr. Koleilat is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of West Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Stroke, Guillain-Barre Syndrome, Chronic Polyradiculoneuritis, and Miller-Fisher Syndrome.

    Experienced in West Syndrome
    Experienced in West Syndrome

    Center For Neurosciences

    2450 E River Rd, 
    Tucson, AZ 
     (3.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    David Teeple is a Neurologist in Tucson, Arizona. Dr. Teeple is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of West Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Stroke, Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, and Seizures.

    Experienced in West Syndrome
    Pediatric Neurology
    Experienced in West Syndrome
    Pediatric Neurology

    Center For Neurosciences

    2450 E River Rd, 
    Tucson, AZ 
     (3.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Chi Dai is a Pediatric Neurologist in Tucson, Arizona. Dr. Dai is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of West Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Transient Tic Disorder, Genetic Epilepsy with Febrile Seizures Plus (GEFS+), Seizures, and Partial Familial Epilepsy.

    Experienced in West Syndrome
    Experienced in West Syndrome

    Center For Neurosciences

    2450 E River Rd, 
    Tucson, AZ 
     (3.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Francisco Valdivia is a Neurologist in Tucson, Arizona. Dr. Valdivia is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of West Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), Migraine, and Familial Paroxysmal Nonkinesigenic Dyskinesia.

    Experienced in West Syndrome
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in West Syndrome
    Family Medicine

    Office

    6236 E Pima St Ste 100, 
    Tucson, AZ 
     (5.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Dustin Morris is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Tucson, Arizona. Dr. Morris is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of West Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Sitosterolemia, West Syndrome, Myoclonic Epilepsy, and Epilepsy with Myoclonic-Atonic Seizures.

    Experienced in West Syndrome
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in West Syndrome
    Internal Medicine

    Office

    2055 W Hospital Dr Ste 255, 
    Tucson, AZ 
     (5.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Gurinder Singh is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Tucson, Arizona. Dr. Singh is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of West Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Striatonigral Degeneration Infantile, Drowsiness, Excessive Daytime Sleepiness, Rhizotomy, and Adenoidectomy.

    Experienced in West Syndrome
    Experienced in West Syndrome

    Banner-University Medical Center South

    2800 E Ajo Way, 
    Tucson, AZ 
     (6.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Colin Bamford is a Neurologist in Tucson, Arizona. Dr. Bamford is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of West Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Epilepsy, Stiff Person Syndrome, Mononeuritis Multiplex, and Multiple Mononeuropathy.

    Experienced in West Syndrome
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in West Syndrome
    Internal Medicine

    Office

    1701 W Saint Marys Rd Ste 106, 
    Tucson, AZ 
     (6.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    James Belitsos is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Tucson, Arizona. Dr. Belitsos is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of West Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Stroke, Sepsis, Low Sodium Level, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Experienced in West Syndrome
    Psychiatry
    Experienced in West Syndrome
    Psychiatry

    Carondelet St. Joseph's Hospital

    350 N Wilmot Rd, 
    Tucson, AZ 
     (7.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jess Miller is a Psychiatrist in Tucson, Arizona. Dr. Miller is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of West Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Memory Loss, Seizures, Autosomal Dominant Partial Epilepsy with Auditory Features, and Movement Disorders.

    Experienced in West Syndrome
    Experienced in West Syndrome

    Western Neuro

    6567 E Carondelet Dr Ste 305, 
    Tucson, AZ 
     (9.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kendra Drake is a Neurologist in Tucson, Arizona. Dr. Drake is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of West Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Partial Familial Epilepsy, Benign Rolandic Epilepsy, Partial Seizure, and Seizures.

    Experienced in West Syndrome
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in West Syndrome
    Family Medicine

    Oro Valley Family Practice

    1866 E Innovation Park Dr, 
    Oro Valley, AZ 
     (12.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Christiane Sanburn is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Oro Valley, Arizona. Dr. Sanburn is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of West Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Facioscapulohumeral Muscular Dystrophy (FSHD), Myoclonic Epilepsy, West Syndrome, 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 Tucson, AZ?

    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 Tucson, AZ?

    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 Tucson, AZ?

    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 Tucson, AZ?

    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 Tucson, AZ?

    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 Tucson, AZ?

    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 Tucson, AZ?

    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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