The 20 Best West Syndrome Doctors Near Me in Kansas City, MO

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 33 doctor with experience in West Syndrome near Kansas City, MO. Of these, 30 are Experienced and 3 are Advanced.

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    Experienced in West Syndrome
    Pediatric Neurology | Pediatrics
    Experienced in West Syndrome
    Pediatric Neurology | Pediatrics
    2401 Gillham Rd, 
    Kansas City, MO 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Brian Aalbers is a Pediatric Neurologist and a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Aalbers 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 Periventricular Heterotopia, Cortical Dysplasia, Focal or Multifocal Malformations in Neuronal Migration, and Seizures.

    Experienced in West Syndrome
    Experienced in West Syndrome

    Kansas University Physicians Inc

    3901 Rainbow Blvd, 
    Kansas City, KS 
     (3.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Nancy Hammond is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Kansas City, Kansas. Dr. Hammond is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of West Syndrome. She is also highly rated in 7 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. Hammond is board certified in Epilepsy, American Board Of Psychiatry & Neurology.

    Experienced in West Syndrome
    Neurology
    Experienced in West Syndrome
    Neurology

    The University Of Kansas Hospital

    4000 Cambridge Street, 
    Kansas City, KS 
     (3.4 miles away)
    Experience:
    26+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Turkish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Utku Uysal is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Kansas City, Kansas. He has been practicing medicine for over 26 years. Dr. Uysal 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, Epilepsy, Memory Loss, Autosomal Dominant Partial Epilepsy with Auditory Features, and Deep Brain Stimulation. Dr. Uysal is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology, Epilepsy - 2013 , American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology, Clinical Neurophysiology - 2011 , and American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology, Neurology - 2010. Dr. Uysal is currently accepting new patients.

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    Experienced in West Syndrome
    Experienced in West Syndrome

    The University Of Kansas Hospital

    4000 Cambridge Street, 
    Kansas City, KS 
     (3.4 miles away)
    Experience:
    13+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Murtaza Khan is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Kansas City, Kansas. He has been practicing medicine for over 13 years. Dr. Khan 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, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, Memory Loss, and Stiff Person Syndrome. Dr. Khan is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology, Neurology - 2018. Dr. Khan is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in West Syndrome
    Experienced in West Syndrome

    The University Of Kansas Hospital

    4000 Cambridge Street, 
    Kansas City, KS 
     (3.4 miles away)
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Patrick Landazuri is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Kansas City, Kansas. He has been practicing medicine for over 18 years. Dr. Landazuri 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 Seizures, Epilepsy, Memory Loss, and Partial Seizure. Dr. Landazuri is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology, Epilepsy - 2013 and American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology, Neurology - 2012. Dr. Landazuri is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in West Syndrome
    Experienced in West Syndrome

    Children's Mercy Kansas City

    2401 Gillham Rd, 
    Kansas City, MO 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mohammed Ilyas is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Ilyas is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of West Syndrome. His clinical expertise encompasses Seizures, West Syndrome, Epilepsy, and Epilepsy in Children.

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

    Children's Mercy Kansas City

    2401 Gillham Rd, 
    Kansas City, MO 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Afra Can is a Pediatric Neurologist practicing medicine in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Can is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of West Syndrome. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses West Syndrome and Tourette Syndrome.

    Experienced in West Syndrome
    Neurology
    Experienced in West Syndrome
    Neurology

    Landon Center On Aging

    3599 Rainbow Boulevard, 
    Kansas City, KS 
     (3.2 miles away)
    Experience:
    13+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Gujarati , Hindi
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Arpan Patel is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Kansas City, Kansas. He has been practicing medicine for over 13 years. Dr. Patel 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 Anti-NMDA Receptor Encephalitis, Rasmussen Encephalitis, Syringobulbia, and Encephalitis. Dr. Patel is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology, Neurology - 2020. Dr. Patel is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in West Syndrome
    Experienced in West Syndrome

    Landon Center On Aging

    3599 Rainbow Boulevard, 
    Kansas City, KS 
     (3.2 miles away)
    Experience:
    21+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Jorge Kawano is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Kansas City, Kansas. He has been practicing medicine for over 21 years. Dr. Kawano 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, Memory Loss, Migraine, and Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA). Dr. Kawano is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology, Vascular Neurology - 2016 and American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology, Neurology - 2014. Dr. Kawano is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in West Syndrome
    Experienced in West Syndrome

    The University Of Kansas Hospital

    4000 Cambridge Street, 
    Kansas City, KS 
     (3.4 miles away)
    Experience:
    23+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Margo Block is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Kansas City, Kansas. She has been practicing medicine for over 23 years. Dr. Block is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of West Syndrome. She is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Seizures, Memory Loss, Epilepsy, and Partial Familial Epilepsy. Dr. Block is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology, Clinical Neurophysiology - 2009 and American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology, Neurology - 2008.

    Experienced in West Syndrome
    Experienced in West Syndrome

    The University Of Kansas Hospital

    4000 Cambridge Street, 
    Kansas City, KS 
     (3.4 miles away)
    Experience:
    23+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Muhammad Nashatizadeh is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Kansas City, Kansas. He has been practicing medicine for over 23 years. Dr. Nashatizadeh is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of West Syndrome. His clinical expertise encompasses Neurotoxicity Syndromes, Tardive Dyskinesia, Parkinson's Disease, and Movement Disorders. Dr. Nashatizadeh is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology, Neurology - 2012.

    Experienced in West Syndrome
    Experienced in West Syndrome

    The University Of Kansas Hospital

    4000 Cambridge Street, 
    Kansas City, KS 
     (3.4 miles away)
    Experience:
    22+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Carol Ulloa is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Kansas City, Kansas. She has been practicing medicine for over 22 years. Dr. Ulloa is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of West Syndrome. She is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Seizures, Autosomal Dominant Nocturnal Frontal Lobe Epilepsy (ADNFLE), Partial Seizure, and Memory Loss. Dr. Ulloa is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology, Epilepsy - 2013 and American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology, Neurology - 2009. Dr. Ulloa is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in West Syndrome
    Experienced in West Syndrome

    Truman Inpatient PSYCH Unit

    2301 Holmes St, 
    Kansas City, MO 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Arthur Allen is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Allen 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 Memory Loss, Trigeminal Neuralgia, Movement Disorders, and Parkinson's Disease.

    Experienced in West Syndrome
    Experienced in West Syndrome

    Truman Inpatient PSYCH Unit

    2301 Holmes St, 
    Kansas City, MO 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Charles Donohoe is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Donohoe 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 Epilepsy, Congenital Athymia, Memory Loss, and Seizures.

    Experienced in West Syndrome
    Experienced in West Syndrome

    Truman Inpatient PSYCH Unit

    2301 Holmes St, 
    Kansas City, MO 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Donald Hopewell is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Hopewell 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 Seizures, Epilepsy, Primary Progressive Aphasia, and Memory Loss.

    Experienced in West Syndrome
    Neurology
    Experienced in West Syndrome
    Neurology

    SLNC Inc

    4400 Broadway Blvd Ste 520, 
    Kansas City, MO 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Karin Olds is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Olds is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of West Syndrome. She is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Stroke, Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), Essential Tremor, and Movement Disorders.

    Experienced in West Syndrome
    Experienced in West Syndrome

    Saint Luke's Cancer Specialists-Plaza

    4401 Wornall Rd, 
    Kansas City, MO 
     (3.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Samuel Goldlust is an Oncologist practicing medicine in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Goldlust is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of West Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Glioblastoma, Astrocytoma, Glioma, and Brain Tumor.

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

    CenterWell US-24

    1010 W US Highway 24, 
    Independence, MO 
     (9.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Tisha Anyanike is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Independence, Missouri. Dr. Anyanike is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of West Syndrome. Her clinical expertise encompasses Epilepsy with Myoclonic-Atonic Seizures, Myoclonic Epilepsy, West Syndrome, and Infant Epilepsy with Migrant Focal Crisis.

    Experienced in West Syndrome
    Experienced in West Syndrome

    AdventHealth Medical Group Neurology At Shawnee Mission

    7450 Kessler St Ste 205, 
    Shawnee Mission, KS 
     (9.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ronald Kevin is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Shawnee Mission, Kansas. Dr. Kevin 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 Seizures, Partial Familial Epilepsy, Partial Seizure, and Memory Loss.

    Experienced in West Syndrome
    Experienced in West Syndrome

    AdventHealth Cancer Institute Shawnee Mission

    9100 W 74th St, 
    Merriam, KS 
     (9.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Amandeep Kalra is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Merriam, Kansas. Dr. Kalra is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of West Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Astrocytoma, Glioblastoma, Oligodendroglioma, and Ependymoma.

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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 Kansas City, MO?

    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 Kansas City, MO?

    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 Kansas City, MO?

    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 Kansas City, MO?

    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 Kansas City, MO?

    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 Kansas City, MO?

    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 Kansas City, MO?

    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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