The 20 Best West Syndrome Doctors Near Me in carmichael, CA

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 48 doctor with experience in West Syndrome near carmichael, CA. Of these, 42 are Experienced and 6 are Advanced.

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48 providers found
    Experienced in West Syndrome
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in West Syndrome
    Internal Medicine
    2928 Eastern Ave., 
    Sacramento, CA 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi, Punjabi
    Accepting New Patients

    Chandan Cheema is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Sacramento, California. Dr. Cheema is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of West Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hyperemesis Gravidarum, Malnutrition, Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D). Dr. Cheema is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in West Syndrome
    Advanced in West Syndrome
    Referral may be required

    Office

    5810 Jameson Ct, 
    Carmichael, CA 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    44+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Russian
    Offers Telehealth

    Vladimir Rafanov is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Carmichael, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 44 years. Dr. Rafanov is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of West Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 22 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Photosensitive Epilepsy, Epilepsy in Children, Infant Epilepsy with Migrant Focal Crisis, and Seizures.

    Experienced in West Syndrome
    Experienced in West Syndrome
    Referral required

    Specialty Care - Mercy Physicians Plaza - San Juan, Carmichael, CA

    6555 Coyle Ave, 
    Carmichael, CA 
     (3.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Peter Skaff is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Carmichael, California. Dr. Skaff is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of West Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Seizures, Peripheral Neuropathy, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, and Migraine with Brainstem Aura. Dr. Skaff is board certified in Psychiatry & Neurology (Neurology). Dr. Skaff is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Capital Medical Extended Care

    6608 Mercy Ct, Ste B, 
    Fair Oaks, CA 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi, Punjabi, Urdu
    Accepting New Patients

    Harkesh Sandhu is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Fair Oaks, California. Dr. Sandhu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of West Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Pulmonary Edema, Heart Failure, and Familial Hypertension. Dr. Sandhu is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in West Syndrome
    Experienced in West Syndrome
    Referral may be required

    Kaiser Permanente Sacramento Medical Center - Neurology

    2025 Morse Avenue, 3rd Floor, 
    Sacramento, CA 
     (3.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Xiannan Tang is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Sacramento, California. Dr. Tang is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of West Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Stroke, Dysarthria, Hemiplegia, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, and Thrombectomy. Dr. Tang is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Kaiser Permanente Sacramento Medical Center - Hospice And Palliative Care

    2025 Morse Avenue, PhysicalmedRehab 2nd Floor 2C, 
    Sacramento, CA 
     (3.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Hong Son is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Sacramento, California. Dr. Son is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of West Syndrome. His clinical expertise encompasses Sepsis, Susac Syndrome, Peptic Ulcer, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Son is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in West Syndrome
    Neurology
    Experienced in West Syndrome
    Neurology
    Referral may be required

    Kaiser Permanente Sacramento Medical Center - Neurology

    2025 Morse Avenue, 3rd Floor, 
    Sacramento, CA 
     (3.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Ning Zhong is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Sacramento, California. Dr. Zhong is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of West Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Seizures, Partial Familial Epilepsy, Epilepsy, and Memory Loss. Dr. Zhong is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in West Syndrome
    Neurology | Psychiatry
    Experienced in West Syndrome
    Neurology | Psychiatry
    Referral may be required

    Sacramento Medical Center

    2025 Morse Avenue, 3rd Floor, 
    Sacramento, CA 
     (3.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Leo Chen is a Neurologist and a Psychiatrist practicing medicine in Sacramento, California. Dr. Chen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of West Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Epilepsy, Seizures, Memory Loss, and Tuberous Sclerosis. Dr. Chen is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in West Syndrome
    Experienced in West Syndrome

    Mercy San Juan Medical Center

    6501 Coyle Ave, 
    Carmichael, CA 
     (3.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi, Spanish

    Ajith Chickaballapur-Narayanaswamy is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Carmichael, California. Dr. Chickaballapur-Narayanaswamy is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of West Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Sepsis, Ogilvie Syndrome, Peptic Ulcer, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Experienced in West Syndrome
    Pediatric Neurology
    Experienced in West Syndrome
    Pediatric Neurology
    Referral may be required

    Radiological Associates Of Sacramento Medical Group Inc.

    500 University Ave Ste 200, 
    Sacramento, CA 
     (4.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Frederick Bassal is a Pediatric Neurologist practicing medicine in Sacramento, California. Dr. Bassal is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of West Syndrome. His clinical expertise encompasses Seizures, Genetic Epilepsy with Febrile Seizures Plus (GEFS+), Aphantasia, and Benign Rolandic Epilepsy.

    Experienced in West Syndrome
    Experienced in West Syndrome

    Office

    5959 Greenback Ln Ste 500, 
    Citrus Heights, CA 
     (5.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Sandra Sands-Solgi is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Citrus Heights, California. Dr. Sands-Solgi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of West Syndrome. She is also highly rated in 39 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Obesity in Children, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Familial Hypertension, and Hypertension. Dr. Sands-Solgi is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Wellspace Health Del Paso Heights

    3441 Marysville Blvd, 
    Sacramento, CA 
     (5.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Nicholas Forde is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Sacramento, California. Dr. Forde is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of West Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 54 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism. Dr. Forde is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Wellspace Health Norwood Community

    3946 Norwood Ave, 
    Sacramento, CA 
     (7.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Tyree Davie is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Sacramento, California. Dr. Davie is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of West Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Obesity in Children, Food Allergy, Chronic Pain, and High Cholesterol. Dr. Davie is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in West Syndrome
    Advanced in West Syndrome
    Referral may be required

    Buhler Specialty Pavilion

    2800 L Street, Suite 500, 
    Sacramento, CA 
     (8.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Ardeep Sekhon is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Sacramento, California. Dr. Sekhon is rated as an Advanced provider 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 Seizures, Memory Loss, Autosomal Dominant Partial Epilepsy with Auditory Features, and Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure. Dr. Sekhon is board certified in Neurology - Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology Certified. Dr. Sekhon is currently accepting new patients.

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

    The Effort Counseling CTR-Midtown

    1820 J St, 
    Sacramento, CA 
     (8.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Jeffrey Mcgee is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Sacramento, California. Dr. Mcgee is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of West Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 45 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Obesity in Children, Food Allergy, and Vitamin D Deficiency. Dr. Mcgee is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Cares Community Health

    1500 21st St, 
    Sacramento, CA 
     (8.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Andrew Factor is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Sacramento, California. Dr. Factor is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of West Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Breast Cancer, Sciatica, Scoliosis, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D). Dr. Factor is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Strategies For Change

    3301 Fong Ranch Rd, 
    Sacramento, CA 
     (9.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Michael Moua is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Sacramento, California. Dr. Moua is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of West Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, and Familial Hypertension. Dr. Moua is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in West Syndrome
    Neurology | Pediatrics | Pediatric Neurology
    Advanced in West Syndrome
    Neurology | Pediatrics | Pediatric Neurology
    Referral may be required

    Shailesh Asaikar, MD

    1111 Exposition Blvd, Bldg 700 Ste 102, 
    Sacramento, CA 
     (6.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Shailesh Asaikar is a Neurologist and a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Sacramento, California. Dr. Asaikar is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of West Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 28 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Autism Spectrum Disorder, Stereotypic Movement Disorder, Spasmus Nutans, and Zika Virus Disease. Dr. Asaikar is board certified in Psychiatry & Neurology (Neurology). Dr. Asaikar is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in West Syndrome
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in West Syndrome
    Family Medicine
    3000 Q St Fl 2, 
    Sacramento, CA 
     (8.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Peter Valenzuela is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Sacramento, California. Dr. Valenzuela is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of West Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses High Cholesterol, Obesity in Children, Hypothyroidism, and Familial Hypertension. Dr. Valenzuela is board certified in Family Medicine. Dr. Valenzuela is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in West Syndrome
    Advanced in West Syndrome
    Referral may be required

    UC Davis Neurosciences Clinic

    3160 Folsom Blvd Ste 2100, 
    Sacramento, CA 
     (8.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Reena Nanjireddy is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Sacramento, California. Dr. Nanjireddy is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of West Syndrome. She is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Seizures, Memory Loss, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, and Partial Familial Epilepsy.

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    Last Updated: 09/26/2026

    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 carmichael, 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 carmichael, 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 carmichael, 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 carmichael, 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 carmichael, 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 carmichael, 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 carmichael, 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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