The 20 Best West Syndrome Doctors Near Me in San Francisco, CA

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The 20 Best West Syndrome Doctors near San Francisco, CA

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 43 doctor with experience in West Syndrome near San Francisco, CA. Of these, 29 are Experienced, 9 are Advanced, 4 are Distinguished and 1 are Elite.

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    Elite in West Syndrome
    Pediatric Neurology
    Elite in West Syndrome
    Pediatric Neurology

    Epilepsy Clinic

    1825 4th St # 5, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (0.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Joseph Sullivan is a Pediatric Neurologist in San Francisco, California. Dr. Sullivan is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of West Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Myoclonic Epilepsy, Dravet Syndrome, Epilepsy with Myoclonic-Atonic Seizures, and Epilepsy.

    Distinguished in West Syndrome
    Neurology
    Distinguished in West Syndrome
    Neurology

    Office

    505 Parnassus Ave # M798, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Maria Cilio is a Neurologist in San Francisco, California. Dr. Cilio is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of West Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Epilepsy in Children, Seizures, Epilepsy, and Benign Familial Neonatal Seizures.

    Distinguished in West Syndrome
    Pediatric Neurology
    Distinguished in West Syndrome
    Pediatric Neurology

    Fetal Treatment Center

    1855 4th St, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Elliott Sherr is a Pediatric Neurologist in San Francisco, California. Dr. Sherr is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of West Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Corpus Callosum Agenesis, Autism Spectrum Disorder, West Syndrome, and Cerebellar Agenesis.

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    Advanced in West Syndrome
    Advanced in West Syndrome

    Univ Of California Home Care Serv

    400 Parnassus Ave, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Heidi Kirsch is a Neurologist in San Francisco, California. Dr. Kirsch is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of West Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Seizures, Epilepsy, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, and Absence Seizure.

    Distinguished in West Syndrome
    Distinguished in West Syndrome

    University Of California San Francisco

    505 Parnassus Ave, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Nilika Singhal is a Neurologist in San Francisco, California. Dr. Singhal is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of West Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are West Syndrome, Spasmus Nutans, Epilepsy, and Epilepsy in Children.

    Hannah Glass
    Advanced in West Syndrome
    Pediatric Neurology
    Advanced in West Syndrome
    Pediatric Neurology

    UCSF Pediatric Dentistry

    1825 4th St Fl 5, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Hannah Glass is a Pediatric Neurologist in San Francisco, California. Dr. Glass is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of West Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Epilepsy in Children, Seizures, Absence Seizure, and Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure.

    Robert C. Knowlton
    Advanced in West Syndrome
    Advanced in West Syndrome

    Epilepsy Center

    400 Parnassus Ave., Eighth Floor, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Robert Knowlton is a neurologist who specializes in diagnosing complex cases of epilepsy, such as those with no clear origin found using standard tests. In his clinical practice, Knowlton combines a variety of advanced diagnostic tests to pinpoint the source of seizures in the brain. He is especially interested in identifying patients who could successfully be treated with surgery and given a permanent option for a life free from seizures. In addition to taking appointments at our Epilepsy Center in San Francisco, Knowlton sees patients in Marin County at our Neurosurgery Clinic in Greenbrae . All appointments should be made through the Epilepsy Center. Knowlton's research focuses on neuroimaging and clinical decision making in the surgical treatment of seizure disorders and brain tumors. Dr. Knowlton is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of West Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Seizures, Epilepsy, Autosomal Dominant Nocturnal Frontal Lobe Epilepsy (ADNFLE), Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, and Deep Brain Stimulation.

    Manu Hegde
    Advanced in West Syndrome
    Neurology
    Advanced in West Syndrome
    Neurology

    Epilepsy Center

    400 Parnassus Ave., Eighth Floor, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Manu Hegde is a neurologist and epilepsy specialist who cares for adults who have seizures. He treats seizure disorders using the full spectrum of medications and is skilled at using cutting-edge imaging and neurophysiological tools that measure nervous system responses. Hegde is experienced at guiding patients who are interested in pursuing surgery for epilepsy, including looking at the option of implantable neurostimulation devices. Committed to helping patients improve their quality of life, he takes a holistic approach that aims to do more than just control seizures. Hegde's research focuses on finding epilepsy biomarkers, factors that might predict the effectiveness of treatment before patients actually have a seizure. He is a principal investigator for the Human Epilepsy Project , a large multicenter observational study of people with epilepsy. His other research interests include the links between epilepsy and autoimmune disease, improving mental health care for people with seizures and improving patient safety. Hegde earned his medical degree and a doctorate in neuroscience at the University of California, Davis. He completed a residency in neurology at UCSF, serving as a chief neurology resident for Moffitt Hospital in his final year. He then completed a fellowship in epilepsy and clinical neurophysiology at UCSF before joining the faculty. He is a fellow of the American Epilepsy Society and a member of the American Academy of Neurology. Dr. Hegde is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of West Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Seizures, Autosomal Dominant Nocturnal Frontal Lobe Epilepsy (ADNFLE), Partial Seizure, and Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy.

    Advanced in West Syndrome
    Advanced in West Syndrome

    Epilepsy Clinic

    1825 4th St # 5, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (0.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ernesto Gonzalez is a Neurologist in San Francisco, California. Dr. Gonzalez is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of West Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are West Syndrome, Epilepsy, Seizures, and Epilepsy in Children.

    Advanced in West Syndrome
    Neurology
    Advanced in West Syndrome
    Neurology

    Outpatient Palliative Care Service

    400 Parnassus Ave Fl 8, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Vikram Rao is a Neurologist in San Francisco, California. Dr. Rao is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of West Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Seizures, Epilepsy, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, Absence Seizure, and Deep Brain Stimulation.

    Tina T. Shih
    Experienced in West Syndrome
    Experienced in West Syndrome

    Epilepsy Center

    400 Parnassus Ave., Eighth Floor, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Tina Shih, a neurologist at the UCSF Epilepsy Center, specializes in treating epilepsy in the elderly, managing patients with drug-resistant seizures and caring for patients who have surgery for epilepsy. She also has expertise in psychiatric conditions related to epilepsy. Shih earned her medical degree at Stanford University School of Medicine and completed an internship at Santa Clara Valley Medical Center. After a residency in neurology at Columbia University Medical Center, she completed a fellowship in epilepsy at the Columbia Comprehensive Epilepsy Center. Her research interests include the use of antiepileptic drugs in nursing homes as well as racial and ethnic disparities in epilepsy. Dr. Shih is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of West Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Seizures, Memory Loss, Autosomal Dominant Nocturnal Frontal Lobe Epilepsy (ADNFLE), Dravet Syndrome, and Awake Craniotomy.

    Susannah Cornes
    Experienced in West Syndrome
    Experienced in West Syndrome

    Epilepsy Center

    400 Parnassus Ave., Eighth Floor, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Susannah Cornes is a neurologist who specializes in caring for people with epilepsy. Whether shepherding her patients through epilepsy surgery, programming their neurostimulation devices, or providing specialized monitoring during pregnancy, she strives to advocate for and support them in reaching their goals. In research, Cornes has studied the surgical treatment of epilepsy related to congenital and acquired brain abnormalities (that is, those present at birth and those that develop later). She has also investigated the impact of stress reduction as an add-on therapy for seizures. Cornes earned her medical degree and completed a residency in neurology, serving as chief resident, at UCSF. When completing her epilepsy fellowship at UCSF, she was honored with an award for her teaching. She is a member of the American Epilepsy Society, American Academy of Neurology and Directors of Clinical Skills Education (a consortium of medical educators), as well as an active participant in the Epilepsy Foundation of Northern California. Cornes is passionate about training the next generation of health care providers and is a member of the UCSF Haile T. Debas Academy of Medical Educators. From 2017 to 2022, she served as the Rowe Endowed Chair for Teaching in Neurology and, from 2019 to 2021, as curriculum director and governance chair for the first phase of the UCSF Bridges Curriculum. She co-directs the UCSF School of Medicine's foundational doctoring course. Dr. Cornes is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of West Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Seizures, Memory Loss, Autosomal Dominant Partial Epilepsy with Auditory Features, and Conversion Disorder.

    Advanced in West Syndrome
    Advanced in West Syndrome

    University Of California San Francisco

    505 Parnassus Ave, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Daniel Lowenstein is a Neurologist in San Francisco, California. Dr. Lowenstein is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of West Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Status Epilepticus, Seizures, Epilepsy, and Early Infantile Epileptic Encephalopathy.

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

    Office

    650 5th St Ste 405, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Saleem Shahzad is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in San Francisco, California. Dr. Shahzad is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of West Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are West Nile Virus Infection, Poliomyelitis, Myelitis, and Memory Loss.

    Experienced in West Syndrome
    Neurology
    Experienced in West Syndrome
    Neurology

    David King-Stephens M.D. Inc

    2100 Webster St Ste 115, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    David King is a Neurologist in San Francisco, California. Dr. King is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of West Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Seizures, Epilepsy, Memory Loss, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, and Deep Brain Stimulation.

    Experienced in West Syndrome
    Experienced in West Syndrome

    Gladstone Clinic Laboratory

    1650 Owens St, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Lennart Mucke is a Neurologist in San Francisco, California. Dr. Mucke is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of West Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Alzheimer's Disease, Dementia, Myoclonic Epilepsy, and Memory Loss.

    Experienced in West Syndrome
    Experienced in West Syndrome

    Office

    153 Townsend St Ste 700, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Marina Kasavin is a Neurologist in San Francisco, California. Dr. Kasavin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of West Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Movement Disorders, Parkinson's Disease, Seizures, and Epilepsy.

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

    Fetal Treatment Center

    1855 4th St, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dawn Gano is a Pediatric Neurologist in San Francisco, California. Dr. Gano is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of West Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Epilepsy in Children, Corpus Callosum Agenesis, Schizencephaly, and Focal or Multifocal Malformations in Neuronal Migration.

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

    UCSF Benioff Childrens Hospital

    1975 4th St, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kendall Nash is a Pediatric Neurologist in San Francisco, California. Dr. Nash is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of West Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Acute Flaccid Myelitis (AFM), Seizures, Status Epilepticus, and West Syndrome.

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

    University Of California At San Francisco

    1825 4th St, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Yvonne Wu is a Pediatric Neurologist in San Francisco, California. Dr. Wu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of West Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Myoclonic Epilepsy, West Syndrome, Seizures, and Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure.

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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 San Francisco, 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 San Francisco, 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 San Francisco, 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 San Francisco, 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 San Francisco, 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 San Francisco, 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 San Francisco, 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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