The 20 Best West Syndrome Doctors Near Me in vancouver, WA

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 30 doctor with experience in West Syndrome near vancouver, WA. Of these, 24 are Experienced and 6 are Advanced.

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30 providers found
    Experienced in West Syndrome
    Experienced in West Syndrome
    Referral may be required

    OHSU Hospital

    3181 SW Sam Jackson Park Rd, 
    Portland, OR 
     (9.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Proleta Datta is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Portland, Oregon. Dr. Datta 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, Photosensitive Epilepsy, Continuous Spike-Wave During Slow Sleep Syndrome, and Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure. Dr. Datta is currently accepting new patients.

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

    OHSU Hospital

    3181 SW Sam Jackson Park Rd, 
    Portland, OR 
     (9.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    David Spencer is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Portland, Oregon. Dr. Spencer 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, Autosomal Dominant Partial Epilepsy with Auditory Features, and Deep Brain Stimulation. Dr. Spencer is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Vancouver Neurologists PS

    505 NE 87th Ave Ste 460, 
    Vancouver, WA 
     (4.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Anne Hamburg is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Vancouver, Washington. Dr. Hamburg is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of West Syndrome. She is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Migraine, Axillary Nerve Dysfunction, Memory Loss, and Secondary Parkinsonism. Dr. Hamburg is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Vancouver Neurologists PS

    505 NE 87th Ave Ste 460, 
    Vancouver, WA 
     (4.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Paul Jacobsen is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Vancouver, Washington. Dr. Jacobsen 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 Migraine with Brainstem Aura, Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), Multiple Sclerosis (MS), and Cavernous Sinus Thrombosis.

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

    Legacy Medical Group-Neurology At Emanuel

    501 N Graham St Ste 44 Office, 
    Portland, OR 
     (5.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    John Dempster is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Portland, Oregon. Dr. Dempster is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of West Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 24 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Partial Familial Epilepsy, Partial Seizure, Memory Loss, and Seizures. Dr. Dempster is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Legacy Medical Group-Neurology At Emanuel

    501 N Graham St Ste 44 Office, 
    Portland, OR 
     (5.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Nicholas Calvo is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Portland, Oregon. Dr. Calvo is rated as an Advanced 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 Epilepsy, Seizures, Memory Loss, and West Syndrome. Dr. Calvo is currently accepting new patients.

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

    OHSU Hospital

    3181 SW Sam Jackson Park Rd, 
    Portland, OR 
     (9.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Paul Motika is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Portland, Oregon. Dr. Motika is rated as an Advanced 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, Memory Loss, Susac Syndrome, and West Syndrome. Dr. Motika is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Oregon Health Sciences University

    707 SW Gaines St, 
    Portland, OR 
     (9.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Carter Wray is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Portland, Oregon. Dr. Wray is rated as an Advanced 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 Ganglioglioma, West Syndrome, Epilepsy, and Serotonin Syndrome.

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

    Randall Children's Neurology

    501 N Graham St Ste 330A Office, 
    Portland, OR 
     (5.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Alana Golden is a Pediatric Neurologist practicing medicine in Portland, Oregon. Dr. Golden is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of West Syndrome. She is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Seizures, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, Absence Seizure, and Epilepsy Juvenile Absence. Dr. Golden is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Randall Children's Neurology

    501 N Graham St Ste 330A Office, 
    Portland, OR 
     (5.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Jeffrey Ekstrand is a Pediatric Neurologist practicing medicine in Portland, Oregon. Dr. Ekstrand 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, Absence Seizure, Status Epilepticus, and Genetic Epilepsy with Febrile Seizures Plus (GEFS+). Dr. Ekstrand is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Randall Children's Neurology

    501 N Graham St Ste 330A Office, 
    Portland, OR 
     (5.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Jennifer Huffman is a Pediatric Neurologist practicing medicine in Portland, Oregon. Dr. Huffman 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 Genetic Epilepsy with Febrile Seizures Plus (GEFS+), Seizures, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, and Absence Seizure. Dr. Huffman is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Randall Children's Neurology

    501 N Graham St Ste 330A Office, 
    Portland, OR 
     (5.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Teng Ji is a Pediatric Neurologist practicing medicine in Portland, Oregon. Dr. Ji is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of West Syndrome. She is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Seizures, Genetic Epilepsy with Febrile Seizures Plus (GEFS+), Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, and Epilepsy Juvenile Absence. Dr. Ji is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Legacy Medical Group-Neurology At Emanuel

    501 N Graham St Ste 44 Office, 
    Portland, OR 
     (5.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Christopher Ginocchio is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Portland, Oregon. Dr. Ginocchio is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of West Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Benign Rolandic Epilepsy, Peripheral Neuropathy, Stroke, and Transverse Myelitis. Dr. Ginocchio is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Legacy Emanuel Medical Center

    2801 N Gantenbein Ave, 
    Portland, OR 
     (5.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Pratishtha Gupta is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Portland, Oregon. Dr. Gupta is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of West Syndrome. Her clinical expertise encompasses Saddle Pulmonary Embolism, Sepsis, Pulmonary Edema, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Gupta is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Office

    1040 NW 22nd Ave Ste 420, 
    Portland, OR 
     (6.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Keiran Tuck is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Portland, Oregon. Dr. Tuck 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 Parkinson's Disease, Movement Disorders, Corticobasal Degeneration, and Tourette Syndrome.

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

    Office

    847 NE 19th Ave Ste 300, 
    Portland, OR 
     (7.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Catherine Ellison is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Portland, Oregon. Dr. Ellison is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of West Syndrome. Her clinical expertise encompasses West Syndrome, Myoclonic Epilepsy, Epilepsy with Myoclonic-Atonic Seizures, and Infant Epilepsy with Migrant Focal Crisis.

    Experienced in West Syndrome
    Experienced in West Syndrome
    Referral may be required
    5050 Northeast Hoyt Street, Suite 615, 
    Portland, OR 
     (7.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Julia Toub is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Portland, Oregon. Dr. Toub is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of West Syndrome. She is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Seizures, Memory Loss, Epilepsy, and Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure. Dr. Toub is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in West Syndrome
    Experienced in West Syndrome
    Referral may be required
    5050 Northeast Hoyt Street, Suite 615, 
    Portland, OR 
     (7.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Evan Fertig is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Portland, Oregon. Dr. Fertig is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of West Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Seizures, Epilepsy, Memory Loss, and Benign Rolandic Epilepsy. Dr. Fertig is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in West Syndrome
    Experienced in West Syndrome
    Referral may be required
    5050 Northeast Hoyt Street, Suite 615, 
    Portland, OR 
     (7.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Felicia Ferguson is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Portland, Oregon. Dr. Ferguson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of West Syndrome. She is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Partial Familial Epilepsy, Partial Seizure, Seizures, and Memory Loss. Dr. Ferguson is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in West Syndrome
    Experienced in West Syndrome
    Referral may be required
    5050 Northeast Hoyt Street, Suite 615, 
    Portland, OR 
     (7.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Matthew Evans is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Portland, Oregon. Dr. Evans 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 Autosomal Dominant Nocturnal Frontal Lobe Epilepsy (ADNFLE), Partial Seizure, Seizures, and Memory Loss. Dr. Evans is currently accepting new patients.

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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 vancouver, WA?

    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 vancouver, WA?

    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 vancouver, WA?

    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 vancouver, WA?

    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 vancouver, WA?

    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 vancouver, WA?

    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 vancouver, WA?

    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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