The 20 Best West Syndrome Doctors Near Me in Los Angeles, CA

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The 20 Best West Syndrome Doctors near Los Angeles, CA

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 120 doctor with experience in West Syndrome near Los Angeles, CA. Of these, 104 are Experienced, 14 are Advanced, 1 are Distinguished and 1 are Elite.

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    Jessica Meir
    Advanced in West Syndrome
    Advanced in West Syndrome

    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 West Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Progressive Myoclonic Epilepsy, Lafora Disease, Unverricht-Lundborg Syndrome, and Dravet Syndrome. Dr. Meir is currently accepting new patients.

    Elite in West Syndrome
    Elite in West Syndrome

    Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center

    757 Westwood Plz, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (11.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Rajsekar Rajaraman is a Pediatrics provider in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Rajaraman is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of West Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are West Syndrome, Spasmus Nutans, CDKL5 Deficiency Disorder, and Tuberous Sclerosis.

    Experienced in West Syndrome
    Experienced in West Syndrome

    Office

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

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

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    Experienced in West Syndrome
    Experienced in West Syndrome

    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 West Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Epilepsy, Seizures, Memory Loss, and Autosomal Dominant Partial Epilepsy with Auditory Features.

    Experienced in West Syndrome
    Neurology
    Experienced in West Syndrome
    Neurology

    Office

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

    Hui Gong is a Neurologist in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Gong is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of West Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Epilepsy, Seizures, Memory Loss, Post-Traumatic Epilepsy, and Deep Brain Stimulation.

    Experienced in West Syndrome
    Psychiatry
    Experienced in West Syndrome
    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 West Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Epilepsy, Acute Flaccid Myelitis (AFM), Seizures, Gastric Bypass, and Endoscopy. Dr. Desai is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in West Syndrome
    Pediatric Neurology
    Experienced in West Syndrome
    Pediatric Neurology
    4650 West Sunset Boulevard, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Nusrat Ahsan is a Pediatric Neurologist in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Ahsan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of West Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Zika Virus Disease, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Microcephaly with Spastic Quadriplegia, and Microcephaly. Dr. Ahsan is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in West Syndrome
    Advanced in West Syndrome

    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 Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of West Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Epilepsy with Myoclonic-Atonic Seizures, Myoclonic Epilepsy, West Syndrome, and Epilepsy in Children.

    Antonio K. Liu
    Experienced in West Syndrome
    Experienced in West Syndrome

    White Memorial Medical Group, Inc

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

    We specialize in state of the art treatment of all diseases and conditions related to neurological conditions. Dr. Liu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of West Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Vertigo, Miller-Fisher Syndrome, Stroke, and Guillain-Barre Syndrome.

    Advanced in West Syndrome
    Advanced in West Syndrome

    Office

    1520 San Pablo St Fl 3, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jonathan Kuo is a Neurologist in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Kuo has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of West Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Partial Familial Epilepsy, Partial Seizure, Memory Loss, and Seizures.

    Advanced in West Syndrome
    Neurology | Pediatrics
    Advanced in West Syndrome
    Neurology | Pediatrics

    James J. Kim, Md, Inc.

    520 S Virgil Ave, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (2.6 miles away)
    Experience:
    43+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    James Kim is a Neurologist and a Pediatrics provider in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Kim has been practicing medicine for over 43 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of West Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Genetic Epilepsy with Febrile Seizures Plus (GEFS+), Seizures, Myoclonic Epilepsy, and West Syndrome.

    Kelly L. Jones
    Experienced in West Syndrome
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in West Syndrome
    Family Medicine

    Kedren Health Primary Care

    Los Angeles, CA 
     (3.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Providing every patient with the best care. Dr. Jones is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of West Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Obesity in Children, Obesity, Food Allergy, and Balantidiasis.

    Krikor I. Kalindjian
    Experienced in West Syndrome
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in West Syndrome
    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 West Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Sepsis, Peptic Ulcer, Necrosis, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

    Advanced in West Syndrome
    Pediatric Neurology
    Advanced in West Syndrome
    Pediatric Neurology

    Children's Hospital Los Angeles

    4650 W Sunset Blvd, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jonathan Santoro is a Pediatric Neurologist in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Santoro is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of West Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Down Syndrome, Encephalitis, Acute Flaccid Myelitis (AFM), Adenoidectomy, and Gastrostomy.

    Advanced in West Syndrome
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Advanced in West Syndrome
    Pulmonary Medicine

    Kaiser Permanente Pharmacy #014

    4950 W Sunset Blvd, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jackie Tsao is a primary care provider, practicing in Pulmonary Medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Tsao is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of West Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are West Syndrome, Spasmus Nutans, and Epilepsy in Children.

    Distinguished in West Syndrome
    Distinguished in West Syndrome

    William W Chow MD A Professional Corporation

    8635 W 3rd St Ste 450W, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (8.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    William Chow is a Neurologist in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Chow is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of West Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Cerebellar Degeneration, Memory Loss, Hydrocephalus, and Epilepsy in Children.

    Experienced in West Syndrome
    General Practice
    Experienced in West Syndrome
    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 West Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Chronic Antibody-Mediated Rejection, Viral Gastroenteritis, Advanced Bronchoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Experienced in West Syndrome
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in West Syndrome
    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 West Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Familial Hypertension, and Hypertension.

    Experienced in West Syndrome
    Experienced in West Syndrome

    Family Care Specialists

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

    Christopher Hiromura is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Hiromura has been practicing medicine for over 21 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of West Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Diabetic Nephropathy, Epilepsy with Myoclonic-Atonic Seizures, and Balanitis.

    Experienced in West Syndrome
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in West Syndrome
    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 West Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Osteomyelitis in Children, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Endoscopy, and Pacemaker Implantation.

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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 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 West Syndrome 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 West Syndrome 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 West Syndrome 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 West Syndrome 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 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 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 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 Los Angeles, CA?

    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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