The 20 Best West Syndrome Doctors Near Me

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 10520 doctor with experience in West Syndrome. Of these, 8363 are Experienced, 1826 are Advanced, 278 are Distinguished and 53 are Elite.

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    Elite in West Syndrome
    Elite in West Syndrome
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    Werner K Doyle M.D. PC

    223 E 34th St, 
    New York, NY 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Orrin Devinsky is a Neurologist practicing medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Devinsky is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of West Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 31 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Myoclonic Epilepsy, Dravet Syndrome, Seizures, Epilepsy, and Deep Brain Stimulation.

    Elite in West Syndrome
    Elite in West Syndrome
    Referral may be required

    Montefiore Medical Center

    111 East 210th Street, 
    Bronx, NY 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Greek
    Accepting New Patients

    Aristea Galanopoulou is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Bronx, New York. Dr. Galanopoulou is rated as an Elite 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 West Syndrome, Spasmus Nutans, Post-Traumatic Epilepsy, and Epilepsy. Dr. Galanopoulou is currently accepting new patients.

    Elite in West Syndrome
    Pediatric Neurology
    Elite in West Syndrome
    Pediatric Neurology
    Referral required

    The Children's Hospital At Montefiore

    3415 Bainbridge Avenue, 
    Bronx, NY 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Solomon Moshe is a Pediatric Neurologist practicing medicine in Bronx, New York. Dr. Moshe is rated as an Elite 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 West Syndrome, Spasmus Nutans, Epilepsy, and Seizures. Dr. Moshe is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Osf Multi-Specialty Group

    8600 State Route 91, Suite 130, 
    Peoria, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hebrew, Spanish, Telugu
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    John Millichap is a Pediatric Neurologist practicing medicine in Peoria, Illinois. Dr. Millichap is rated as an Elite 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 West Syndrome, Spasmus Nutans, Epilepsy in Children, and Epilepsy. Dr. Millichap is board certified in Epilepsy, American Board Of Psychiatry & Neurology. Dr. Millichap is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Telehealth Video Visit

    111 Michigan Avenue Northwest, Childrens National Telemedicine, 
    Washington, DC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    William Gaillard is a Pediatric Neurologist practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Gaillard is rated as an Elite 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 Epilepsy, Seizures, Epilepsy in Children, Liver Embolization, and Deep Brain Stimulation. Dr. Gaillard is board certified in Pediatrics: American Board Of Pediatrics, 2005, American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology, and American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology, 1992. Dr. Gaillard is currently accepting new patients.

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

    The Children's Hospital At Montefiore

    3415 Bainbridge Avenue, 
    Bronx, NY 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Elissa Yozawitz is a Pediatric Neurologist practicing medicine in Bronx, New York. Dr. Yozawitz is rated as an Elite 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 West Syndrome, Epilepsy in Children, Spasmus Nutans, and Epilepsy. Dr. Yozawitz is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Cooper Pediatric Care At Voorhees Campus

    6400 Main Street, 
    Voorhees, NJ 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ignacio Valencia is a Pediatric Neurologist practicing medicine in Voorhees, New Jersey. Dr. Valencia is rated as an Elite 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 West Syndrome, Epilepsy in Children, Spasmus Nutans, and Epilepsy. Dr. Valencia is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology,Child And Adolescent Psychiatry , 2017, American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology,Epilepsy , 2013, and American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology,Sleep Medicine , 2020.

    Distinguished in West Syndrome
    Distinguished in West Syndrome
    Referral required

    St. Vincent Neurosurgery

    1041 North 29th Street, 
    Billings, MT 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish

    Javier Echeverri is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Billings, Montana. Dr. Echeverri is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of West Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 26 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Essential Tremor, Parkinson's Disease, Movement Disorders, Epilepsy with Myoclonic-Atonic Seizures, and Deep Brain Stimulation.

    Elite in West Syndrome
    Elite in West Syndrome
    Referral may be required
    Crest, 
    Kawaguchi, JP 

    Naomichi Matsumoto practices practicing medicine in Kawaguchi, Japan. Matsumoto is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of West Syndrome. They are also highly rated in 148 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses West Syndrome, Coffin-Siris Syndrome, Neuronal Intranuclear Inclusion Disease (NIID), Pancreaticoduodenectomy, and Gastrostomy.

    Elite in West Syndrome
    Elite in West Syndrome
    Referral may be required
    50 Flemington Rd, 
    Parkville, VIC, AU 

    Ingrid Scheffer practices practicing medicine in Parkville, Australia. Ms. Scheffer is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of West Syndrome. She is also highly rated in 62 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Myoclonic Epilepsy, West Syndrome, Epilepsy, and Epilepsy with Myoclonic-Atonic Seizures.

    Elite in West Syndrome
    Elite in West Syndrome
    Referral may be required

    Nationwide Children's Hospital

    700 Childrens Dr, 
    Columbus, OH 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    John Mytinger is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Columbus, Ohio. Dr. Mytinger is rated as an Elite 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 West Syndrome, Spasmus Nutans, Epilepsy in Children, and Epilepsy. Dr. Mytinger is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Department Of Neurology

    300 Longwood Ave, 
    Boston, MA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Chellamani Harini is a Pediatric Neurologist practicing medicine in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Harini is rated as an Elite 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 West Syndrome, Spasmus Nutans, Epilepsy, and Epilepsy in Children. Dr. Harini is currently accepting new patients.

    Elite in West Syndrome
    Elite in West Syndrome
    Referral may be required

    Children's Hospital Colorado

    13123 E 16th Ave, 
    Aurora, CO 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Scott Demarest is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Aurora, Colorado. Dr. Demarest is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of West Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses West Syndrome, Spasmus Nutans, Epilepsy, and Rett Syndrome. Dr. Demarest is currently accepting new patients.

    Elite in West Syndrome
    Elite in West Syndrome
    Referral may be required
    Paris, FR 

    Rima Nabbout practices practicing medicine in Paris, France. Ms. Nabbout is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of West Syndrome. She is also highly rated in 30 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Myoclonic Epilepsy, Dravet Syndrome, Epilepsy with Myoclonic-Atonic Seizures, and West Syndrome.

    Elite in West Syndrome
    Elite in West Syndrome
    Referral may be required
    Florence, IT 

    Renzo Guerrini practices practicing medicine in Florence, Italy. Mr. Guerrini is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of West Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 65 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Myoclonic Epilepsy, West Syndrome, Epilepsy with Myoclonic-Atonic Seizures, Cortical Dysplasia, and Deep Brain Stimulation.

    Elite in West Syndrome
    Elite in West Syndrome
    Referral may be required

    Boston Children's Hospital

    300 Longwood Ave, 
    Boston, MA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Annapurna Poduri is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Poduri is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of West Syndrome. She is also highly rated in 50 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses West Syndrome, Epilepsy, Cortical Dysplasia, and Polymicrogyria. Dr. Poduri is currently accepting new patients.

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

    MN - Neuro

    200 1st St SW, 
    Rochester, MN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Elaine Wirrell is a Pediatric Neurologist practicing medicine in Rochester, Minnesota. Dr. Wirrell is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of West Syndrome. She is also highly rated in 23 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Myoclonic Epilepsy, Epilepsy, Seizures, and Epilepsy with Myoclonic-Atonic Seizures. Dr. Wirrell is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Boston Children's Hospital

    300 Longwood Ave, 
    Boston, MA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Christopher Yuskaitis is a Pediatric Neurologist practicing medicine in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Yuskaitis is rated as an Elite 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 West Syndrome, Spasmus Nutans, Epilepsy, and Epilepsy in Children. Dr. Yuskaitis is currently accepting new patients.

    Elite in West Syndrome
    Elite in West Syndrome
    Referral may be required

    St. Louis Children's Hospital

    1 Childrens Pl, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, French
    Accepting New Patients

    Renee Shellhaas is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Shellhaas is rated as an Elite 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 Epilepsy in Children, West Syndrome, Spasmus Nutans, and Seizures. Dr. Shellhaas is currently accepting new patients.

    Elite in West Syndrome
    Elite in West Syndrome
    Referral may be required
    Hamamatsu, JP 

    Hirotomo Saitsu practices practicing medicine in Hamamatsu, Japan. Saitsu is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of West Syndrome. They are also highly rated in 93 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses West Syndrome, Spasmus Nutans, Infant Epilepsy with Migrant Focal Crisis, Pacemaker Implantation, and Orchiectomy.

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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 me?

    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 me?

    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 me?

    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 me?

    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 me?

    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 me?

    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 me?

    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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