The 20 Best West Syndrome Doctors Near Me in Summit, NJ

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The 20 Best West Syndrome Doctors near Summit, NJ

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 63 doctor with experience in West Syndrome near Summit, NJ. Of these, 51 are Experienced, 10 are Advanced and 2 are Distinguished.

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    Distinguished in West Syndrome
    Distinguished in West Syndrome

    Institute Of Neurology

    200 South Orange Avenue, Suite 165, 
    Livingston, NJ 
     (3.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Eric Geller is a Neurologist in Livingston, New Jersey. Dr. Geller is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of West Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Seizures, Partial Familial Epilepsy, Epilepsy, Deep Brain Stimulation, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Geller is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in West Syndrome
    Advanced in West Syndrome

    Northeast Regional Epilepsy Group

    99 Beauvoir Avenue, 
    Summit, NJ 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Enrique Feoli is a Neurologist in Summit, New Jersey. Dr. Feoli is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of West Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Seizures, Landau-Kleffner Syndrome, Memory Loss, and Autosomal Dominant Nocturnal Frontal Lobe Epilepsy (ADNFLE). Dr. Feoli is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in West Syndrome
    Advanced in West Syndrome

    Northeast Regional Epilepsy Group

    99 Beauvoir Avenue, Floor 5, 
    Summit, NJ 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Marcelo Lancman is a Neurologist in Summit, New Jersey. Dr. Lancman is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of West Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Seizures, Epilepsy, Memory Loss, and Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure. Dr. Lancman is currently accepting new patients.

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    Ching Y. Tsao
    Experienced in West Syndrome
    Experienced in West Syndrome

    Atlantic Medical Group Epilepsy Center

    99 Beauvoir Avenue, Floor 5, 
    Summit, NJ 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Ching Tsao, MD, FACNS, is a neurologist specializing in epilepsy with Atlantic Health.Board-certified in neurology and epilepsy by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, she has over 10 years of experience admitting, evaluating, diagnosing, treating, and providing consultation to adult patients with epilepsy. She is dedicated to providing compassionate and personalized care to all patients.Dr. Tsao obtained a BA in Biology from Columbia University and obtained her medical degree from the Medical College of Georgia. She completed a neurology residency at New York Presbyterian Weill-Cornell and a fellowship in clinical neurophysiology, epilepsy track, at Emory University. Prior to joining Atlantic Health, she was an associate professor of neurology at Temple University Hospital. She also served as the program director of the neurology residency, co-director of the epilepsy monitoring unit, and co-director of the EEG lab at Temple University Health System.Dr. Tsao has authored articles and abstracts, delivered presentations at national meetings, and is a member of several prominent organizations such as the American Academy of Neurology, American Epilepsy Society, and American Clinical Neurophysiology Society. She is a participating provider of the Atlantic Accountable Care Organization. Dr. Tsao is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of West Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Seizures, Memory Loss, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, and Epilepsy.

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

    Institute Of Neurology

    200 South Orange Avenue, Suite 165, 
    Livingston, NJ 
     (3.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Aliza Alter is a Neurologist and a Pediatric Neurologist in Livingston, New Jersey. Dr. Alter is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of West Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Seizures, Landau-Kleffner Syndrome, Memory Loss, and Epilepsy. Dr. Alter is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in West Syndrome
    Advanced in West Syndrome

    Institute Of Neurology And Neurosurgery

    200 South Orange Avenue, Suite 165, 
    Livingston, NJ 
     (3.8 miles away)
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Andy Rodriguez is a Neurologist in Livingston, New Jersey. Dr. Rodriguez has been practicing medicine for over 18 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of West Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Seizures, Memory Loss, Landau-Kleffner Syndrome, Autosomal Dominant Partial Epilepsy with Auditory Features, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Rodriguez is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Northeast Regional Epilepsy Group

    95 Madison Avenue, Suite 306, 
    Morristown, NJ 
     (7.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Eric Segal is a Neurologist and a Pediatric Neurologist in Morristown, New Jersey. Dr. Segal is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of West Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Seizures, Epilepsy, Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome (LGS), and Myoclonic Epilepsy. Dr. Segal is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in West Syndrome
    Experienced in West Syndrome

    Institute Of Neurology

    200 South Orange Avenue, Suite 165, 
    Livingston, NJ 
     (3.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Aviva Bojko is a Neurologist in Livingston, New Jersey. Dr. Bojko is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of West Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Seizures, Memory Loss, Landau-Kleffner Syndrome, and Autosomal Dominant Partial Epilepsy with Auditory Features. Dr. Bojko is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in West Syndrome
    Experienced in West Syndrome

    Atlantic Health Partners Quantum Neurology

    8 Shunpike Road, Suite 2, 
    Madison, NJ 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Matthew Conigliari is a Neurologist in Madison, New Jersey. Dr. Conigliari is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of West Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Lyme Disease, Stroke, Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy, and Cerebellar Degeneration. Dr. Conigliari is currently accepting new patients.

    Jean E. Larose
    Experienced in West Syndrome
    Hospital Medicine
    Experienced in West Syndrome
    Hospital Medicine

    Atlantic Medical Group Hospitalists At Overlook

    99 Beauvoir Avenue, 
    Summit, NJ 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jean-Eddy Larose, DO, is an internist with Atlantic Medical Group (AMG) who admits, evaluates, diagnoses, treats, and provides consultation to adolescent and adult patients with common and complex illnesses, diseases, and functional disorders of the circulatory, respiratory, endocrine, metabolic, musculoskeletal, hematopoietic, gastroenteric, neurologic, and genitourinary systems. He also assesses, stabilizes, and determines the disposition of patients with emergent conditions consistent with medical staff policy regarding emergency and consultative call services. He is dedicated to providing compassionate, personalized care to all patients and ensuring they are educated about their condition and treatment. After obtaining his BS in Biochemistry, magna cum laude, from Bloomfield College, Bloomfield, NJ, Dr. Larose earned his graduate degree from UMDNJ-Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, Newark, NJ, and medical degree from New York College of Osteopathic Medicine, Old Westbury, NY. He then served a PGY-1 internship at UMDNJ-School of Osteopathic Medicine, Stratford, NJ, followed by an internal medicine residency at Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, Philadelphia, PA. Prior to joining AMG, he served as a hospitalist physician at Saint Peters University Hospital and Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, New Brunswick, NJ, and a research and development chemist at Ivax Pharmaceutical Company, Montvale, NJ. He is a participating provider of the Atlantic Accountable Care Organization. Dr. Larose is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of West Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Sepsis, Volkmann Contracture, Stroke, Endoscopy, and Ureteroscopy.

    Jigar Patel
    Experienced in West Syndrome
    Hospital Medicine
    Experienced in West Syndrome
    Hospital Medicine

    Atlantic Medical Group Hospitalists At Overlook

    99 Beauvoir Avenue, 
    Summit, NJ 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jigar Patel is a primary care provider, practicing in Hospital Medicine in Summit, New Jersey. Dr. Patel has been practicing medicine for over 18 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of West Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Sickle Cell Disease, Sepsis, Stroke, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

    Advanced in West Syndrome
    Advanced in West Syndrome

    Institute Of Neurology And Neurosurgery At St. Barnabas

    200 S Orange Ave Ste 101, 
    Livingston, NJ 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Mangala Nadkarni is a Neurologist in Livingston, New Jersey. Dr. Nadkarni is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of West Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Seizures, Memory Loss, Landau-Kleffner Syndrome, Epilepsy, and Gastrostomy.

    Advanced in West Syndrome
    Advanced in West Syndrome

    Office

    22 Old Short Hills Rd Ste 105, 
    Livingston, NJ 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Experience:
    44+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Joseph Sobelman is a Neurologist in Livingston, New Jersey. Dr. Sobelman has been practicing medicine for over 44 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of West Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Riboflavin Transporter Deficiency Neuronopathy, Irregular Sleep-Wake Syndrome, Herpes Simplex Encephalitis, and Epilepsy with Myoclonic-Atonic Seizures.

    Charles Castellano
    Experienced in West Syndrome
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in West Syndrome
    Internal Medicine

    Summit Medical Group

    140 Park Avenue, 
    Florham Park, NJ 
     (5.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Charles Castellano is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Florham Park, New Jersey. Dr. Castellano is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of West Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D). Dr. Castellano is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in West Syndrome
    Advanced in West Syndrome

    Northeast Regional Epilepsy Group

    95 Madison Avenue, Suite 306, 
    Morristown, NJ 
     (7.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Preeti Puntambekar is a Neurologist in Morristown, New Jersey. Dr. Puntambekar is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of West Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Seizures, Landau-Kleffner Syndrome, Memory Loss, Autosomal Dominant Partial Epilepsy with Auditory Features, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Puntambekar is currently accepting new patients.

    Lorraine M. Lazar
    Experienced in West Syndrome
    Pediatric Neurology | Neurology
    Experienced in West Syndrome
    Pediatric Neurology | Neurology

    Northeast Regional Epilepsy Group

    95 Madison Avenue, Suite 306, 
    Morristown, NJ 
     (7.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Lorraine Lazar is a Neurologist and a Pediatric Neurologist in Morristown, New Jersey. Dr. Lazar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of West Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Seizures, Landau-Kleffner Syndrome, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, and Memory Loss. Dr. Lazar is currently accepting new patients.

    Richard S. Rosenberg
    Experienced in West Syndrome
    Experienced in West Syndrome

    The Neuroscience Center

    95 Madison Ave, Suite A06, 
    Morristown, NJ 
     (7.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Richard S. Rosenberg, MD, is a neurologist with Atlantic Medical Group (AMG). Board certified in neurology by the American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology and in internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine, he has 37 years of experience as a clinical neurologist in private practice and as an attending neurologist on the staff of Morristown Medical Center treating disorders of the nervous system, including migraine headaches, stroke, epilepsy, multiple sclerosis and peripheral neuropathy. He is dedicated to providing compassionate, personalized, and expert care to all his patients. He is a participating provider of the Atlantic Accountable Care Organization. Dr. Rosenberg is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of West Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Memory Loss, Seizures, Headache, and Restless Legs Syndrome.

    Oladotun A. Okunola
    Experienced in West Syndrome
    Neurology | Sleep Medicine
    Experienced in West Syndrome
    Neurology | Sleep Medicine

    The Neuroscience Center

    95 Madison Ave, Suite A06, 
    Morristown, NJ 
     (7.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Oladotun A. Okunola, MD, is a neurologist specializing in neurology, sleep medicine, and clinical neurophysiology with Atlantic Medical Group (AMG) with more than 15 years of experience diagnosing and treating brain and nervous system disorders including migraines, strokes, epilepsy, multiple sclerosis, and sleep disorders such as narcolepsy. He is dedicated to providing compassionate, personalized care to all patients and ensuring they are educated about their condition and treatment.After obtaining his Bachelor of Science in Biology from the University of the District of Columbia, Dr. Okunola earned his medical degree from Howard University College of Medicine, Washington, DC. He then completed a preliminary medicine internship and neurology residency at Howard University Hospital, Washington, DC, followed by an epilepsy/clinical neurophysiology fellowship at Georgetown University Hospital, Washington, DC, and sleep medicine fellowship at Norwalk Hospital, Norwalk, CT. He previously served as a research assistant at the Food and Drug Administration Division of Animal Research, Laurel, MD. He is a participating provider of the Atlantic Accountable Care Organization. Dr. Okunola is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of West Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Memory Loss, Seizures, Epilepsy, Autosomal Dominant Partial Epilepsy with Auditory Features, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in West Syndrome
    Experienced in West Syndrome

    Oncology Services At Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center

    94 Old Short Hills Rd, 
    Livingston, NJ 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Nawal Shaikh is an Oncologist in Livingston, New Jersey. Dr. Shaikh has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of West Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Neurofibromatosis, Brain Tumor, Astrocytoma, and Glioma. Dr. Shaikh is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in West Syndrome
    Experienced in West Syndrome

    Marvin Ruderman MD

    200 S Orange Ave Ste 109, 
    Livingston, NJ 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Marvin Ruderman is a Neurologist in Livingston, New Jersey. Dr. Ruderman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of West Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Migraine, Progressive Myoclonic Epilepsy, Lafora Disease, and Unverricht-Lundborg Syndrome. Dr. Ruderman is currently accepting new patients.

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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 Summit, NJ?

    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 Summit, NJ?

    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 Summit, NJ?

    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 Summit, NJ?

    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 Summit, NJ?

    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 Summit, NJ?

    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 Summit, NJ?

    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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