The 20 Best West Syndrome Doctors Near Me in Tampa, FL

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 23 doctor with experience in West Syndrome near Tampa, FL. Of these, 22 are Experienced and 1 are Advanced.

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23 providers found
    Experienced in West Syndrome
    Experienced in West Syndrome

    Robert Martinez M.D. P.A.

    402 W Dr Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, 
    Tampa, FL 
     (2.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Robert Martinez is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Tampa, Florida. Dr. Martinez is rated as an Experienced provider 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 Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), Epilepsy, Seizures, and Memory Loss.

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

    Locicero Medical Group

    2605 W Swann Ave Ste 600, 
    Tampa, FL 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Karon Locicero is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Tampa, Florida. Dr. Locicero is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of West Syndrome. She is also highly rated in 52 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), High Cholesterol, Familial Hypertension, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Locicero is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Locicero is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in West Syndrome
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in West Syndrome
    Family Medicine
    1 Tampa General Cir, 
    Tampa, FL 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Gursharan Dhaliwal is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Tampa, Florida. Dr. Dhaliwal is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of West Syndrome. Her clinical expertise encompasses Lafora Disease, Unverricht-Lundborg Syndrome, Progressive Myoclonic Epilepsy, and Dravet Syndrome.

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    Experienced in West Syndrome
    Experienced in West Syndrome

    Univ. Medical Service Association Inc.

    2 Tampa General Cir, 
    Tampa, FL 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Abdul Mikati is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Tampa, Florida. Dr. Mikati 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 Cerebral Cavernous Malformation, Hemangioma, Stroke, Brain Herniation, and Thrombectomy.

    Experienced in West Syndrome
    Experienced in West Syndrome

    Robert Martinez M.D. P.A.

    402 W Dr Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, 
    Tampa, FL 
     (2.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Robert Martinez is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Tampa, Florida. Dr. Martinez 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 Progressive Myoclonic Epilepsy, Unverricht-Lundborg Syndrome, Lafora Disease, and Dravet Syndrome.

    Experienced in West Syndrome
    Experienced in West Syndrome

    BayCare Medical Group Inc

    2727 W Dr Martin Luther King Jr Blvd Ste 700, 
    Tampa, FL 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Sanjiv Sahoo is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Tampa, Florida. Dr. Sahoo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of West Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Seizures, Delirium, Apoplexy, Stroke, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in West Syndrome
    Experienced in West Syndrome

    Neurophysiology Center PA

    4102 N Macdill Ave Ste A, 
    Tampa, FL 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Rafael Rodriguez is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Tampa, Florida. Dr. Rodriguez is rated as an Experienced 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 Memory Loss, Seizures, Stroke, and Autosomal Dominant Partial Epilepsy with Auditory Features. Dr. Rodriguez is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry & Neurology. Dr. Rodriguez is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Bay Area Hospitalists PA

    2810 W Saint Isabel St Ste 201, 
    Tampa, FL 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Juan Angel is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Tampa, Florida. Dr. Angel 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 Multiple Myeloma, Sepsis, Peptic Ulcer, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in West Syndrome
    Experienced in West Syndrome

    Office

    2 Tampa General Cir Ste 730, 
    Tampa, FL 
     (2.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Selim Benbadis is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Tampa, Florida. Dr. Benbadis is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of West Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Seizures, Epilepsy, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, Absence Seizure, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in West Syndrome
    Experienced in West Syndrome

    Florida Neurovascular Institute PA

    5 Tampa General Cir Ste 200, 
    Tampa, FL 
     (2.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Erfan Albakri is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Tampa, Florida. Dr. Albakri 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 Stroke, Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), Serotonin Syndrome, and Peripheral Neuropathy. Dr. Albakri is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry & Neurology. Dr. Albakri is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Sergio J. Jacinto M.D. P.A.

    4507 N Armenia Ave, 
    Tampa, FL 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sergio Jacinto is a Pediatric Neurologist practicing medicine in Tampa, Florida. Dr. Jacinto is rated as an Experienced provider 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 Auditory Processing Disorder, Microcephaly, Autism Spectrum Disorder, and Transient Tic Disorder.

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

    Anibal Cuevas MDPA

    4600 N Habana Ave Ste 27, 
    Tampa, FL 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Lawrence Kantrowitz is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Tampa, Florida. Dr. Kantrowitz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of West Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 33 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Sepsis, Stroke, Lung Metastases, Gastrostomy, and Bone Graft.

    Experienced in West Syndrome
    Experienced in West Syndrome

    Moffitt Cancer Center, Magnolia Campus

    12902 Usf Magnolia Dr, 
    Tampa, FL 
     (8.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Edwin Peguero is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Tampa, Florida. Dr. Peguero is rated as an Experienced provider 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 Posterior Fossa Tumor, Astrocytoma, Atypical Teratoid Rhabdoid Tumor (ATRT), and Neuroepithelioma.

    Advanced in West Syndrome
    Advanced in West Syndrome

    AdventHealth Medical Group Neuroscience At Tampa

    3000 Medical Park Dr Ste 510, 
    Tampa, FL 
     (9.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Hind Kettani is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Tampa, Florida. Dr. Kettani 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 Photosensitive Epilepsy, Continuous Spike-Wave During Slow Sleep Syndrome, Seizures, and Landau-Kleffner Syndrome.

    Experienced in West Syndrome
    Experienced in West Syndrome

    Bay Area Neurology Associates

    2908 W Waters Ave Ste 102, 
    Tampa, FL 
     (5.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Shrinath Kamat is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Tampa, Florida. Dr. Kamat is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of West Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Seizures, Memory Loss, Epilepsy, Tension Headache, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Kamat is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry & Neurology. Dr. Kamat is currently accepting new patients.

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

    USF Dermatology Laboratory

    12901 Bruce B Downs Blvd, 
    Tampa, FL 
     (8.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Richard Roetzheim is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Tampa, Florida. Dr. Roetzheim 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 Hepatitis C, Hepatitis, Colorectal Cancer, and Breast Cancer.

    Experienced in West Syndrome
    Experienced in West Syndrome

    Moffitt Cancer Center, Magnolia Campus

    12902 Usf Magnolia Dr, 
    Tampa, FL 
     (8.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Muhammad Jaffer is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Tampa, Florida. Dr. Jaffer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of West Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 21 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Metastatic Brain Tumor, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, Brain Tumor, and Posterior Fossa Tumor. Dr. Jaffer is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in West Syndrome
    Experienced in West Syndrome

    Moffitt Cancer Center, Magnolia Campus

    12902 Usf Magnolia Dr, 
    Tampa, FL 
     (8.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Sepideh Mokhtari is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Tampa, Florida. Dr. Mokhtari is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of West Syndrome. She is also highly rated in 36 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Brain Tumor, Glioma, Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1), and Neurofibromatosis. Dr. Mokhtari is currently accepting new patients.

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

    CMS Tampa

    13101 Bruce B Downs Blvd, 
    Tampa, FL 
     (8.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Maria Gieron is a Pediatric Neurologist practicing medicine in Tampa, Florida. Dr. Gieron is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of West Syndrome. Her clinical expertise encompasses Angelman Syndrome, Seizures, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, and Myoclonic Epilepsy.

    Experienced in West Syndrome
    Experienced in West Syndrome

    Pioneer Medical Group PL.

    13067 N Telecom Pkwy, 
    Temple Terrace, FL 
     (9.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Stephanie Maciver is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Temple Terrace, Florida. Dr. Maciver is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of West Syndrome. She is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Seizures, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, Memory Loss, Epilepsy, and Gastrostomy.

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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 Tampa, FL?

    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 Tampa, FL?

    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 Tampa, FL?

    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 Tampa, FL?

    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 Tampa, FL?

    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 Tampa, FL?

    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 Tampa, FL?

    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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