The 20 Best Hereditary Hyperekplexia Doctors in Australia

Find the Top Hereditary Hyperekplexia Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 11/08/2026

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MediFind found 23 doctor with experience in Hereditary Hyperekplexia near Australia. Of these, 18 are Experienced, 3 are Distinguished, 1 are Advanced and 1 are Elite.

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    Elite in Hereditary Hyperekplexia
    Elite in Hereditary Hyperekplexia
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    6 Doherty Street, 
    Birtinya, QLD, AU 

    Robert Harvey practices practicing medicine in Birtinya, Australia. Mr. Harvey is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Hyperekplexia. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hereditary Hyperekplexia, Landau-Kleffner Syndrome, Stiff Person Syndrome, and Epilepsy.

    Distinguished in Hereditary Hyperekplexia
    Distinguished in Hereditary Hyperekplexia
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    Yamba Drive, 
    Garran, ACT, AU 

    Joseph Lynch practices practicing medicine in Garran, Australia. Mr. Lynch is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Hyperekplexia. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hereditary Hyperekplexia, Stiff Person Syndrome, Acute Pain, Landau-Kleffner Syndrome, and Tenotomy.

    Distinguished in Hereditary Hyperekplexia
    Distinguished in Hereditary Hyperekplexia
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    St Lucia, 
    QLD, AU 

    Angelo Keramidas practices practicing medicine in Australia. Mr. Keramidas is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Hyperekplexia. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hereditary Hyperekplexia, Epilepsy, Erythromelalgia, and Infant Epilepsy with Migrant Focal Crisis.

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    Distinguished in Hereditary Hyperekplexia
    Distinguished in Hereditary Hyperekplexia
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    100 Mallet Street, 
    Camperdown, NSW, AU 

    Qiang Shan practices practicing medicine in Camperdown, Australia. Shan is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Hyperekplexia. They are also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Hereditary Hyperekplexia.

    Advanced in Hereditary Hyperekplexia
    Advanced in Hereditary Hyperekplexia
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    Cnr Hawkesbury Road And Darcy Rd, 
    Westmead, NSW, AU 

    Victor Fung practices practicing medicine in Westmead, Australia. Mr. Fung is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Hyperekplexia. He is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Movement Disorders, Drug Induced Dyskinesia, Focal Dystonia, Parkinson's Disease, and Deep Brain Stimulation.

    Experienced in Hereditary Hyperekplexia
    Experienced in Hereditary Hyperekplexia
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    245 Burgundy Street, 
    Heidelberg, VIC, AU 

    Samuel Berkovic practices practicing medicine in Heidelberg, Australia. Mr. Berkovic is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Hyperekplexia. He is also highly rated in 47 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Myoclonic Epilepsy, Epilepsy, Partial Familial Epilepsy, and Epilepsy with Myoclonic-Atonic Seizures.

    Experienced in Hereditary Hyperekplexia
    Experienced in Hereditary Hyperekplexia
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    Bedford Park, SA, AU 

    Michael Harbord practices practicing medicine in Bedford Park, Australia. Mr. Harbord is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Hyperekplexia. His clinical expertise encompasses Hereditary Hyperekplexia, Microcephaly Deafness Syndrome, Achalasia Microcephaly Syndrome, and Microcephaly.

    Experienced in Hereditary Hyperekplexia
    Experienced in Hereditary Hyperekplexia
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    94 Mallett Street, 
    Camperdown, NSW, AU 

    Nathan Absalom practices practicing medicine in Camperdown, Australia. Mr. Absalom is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Hyperekplexia. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Epilepsy, Seizures, Autosomal Dominant Nocturnal Frontal Lobe Epilepsy (ADNFLE), and Epilepsy in Children.

    Experienced in Hereditary Hyperekplexia
    Experienced in Hereditary Hyperekplexia
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    Sydney, NSW, AU 

    Diba Sheipouri practices practicing medicine in Sydney, Australia. Ms. Sheipouri is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Hyperekplexia. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hereditary Hyperekplexia and Chronic Pain.

    Experienced in Hereditary Hyperekplexia
    Experienced in Hereditary Hyperekplexia
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    94 Mallett Street, 
    Camperdown, NSW, AU 

    Michael Buckland practices practicing medicine in Camperdown, Australia. Mr. Buckland is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Hyperekplexia. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Astrocytoma, Glioma, Brain Tumor, and Gliomatosis Cerebri.

    Experienced in Hereditary Hyperekplexia
    Experienced in Hereditary Hyperekplexia
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    Hawkesbury Road, 
    Westmead, NSW, AU 

    Michel Tchan practices practicing medicine in Westmead, Australia. Mr. Tchan is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Hyperekplexia. He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Acid Sphingomyelinase Deficiency (ASMD), Niemann-Pick Disease, Phenylketonuria (PKU), Fabry Disease, and Deep Brain Stimulation.

    Experienced in Hereditary Hyperekplexia
    Experienced in Hereditary Hyperekplexia
    Referral may be required
    Brisbane, QLD, AU 

    Argel Mondragon-Estrada practices practicing medicine in Brisbane, Australia. Mr. Mondragon-Estrada is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Hyperekplexia. His clinical expertise encompasses Hereditary Hyperekplexia, Huntington Disease, and Chorea.

    Experienced in Hereditary Hyperekplexia
    Experienced in Hereditary Hyperekplexia
    Referral may be required
    Corner Darcy And Hawkesbury Road, 
    Westmead, NSW, AU 

    Hugo Briceno-Morales practices practicing medicine in Westmead, Australia. Mr. Briceno-Morales is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Hyperekplexia. He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Drug Induced Dyskinesia, Movement Disorders, Parkinson's Disease, Chorea, and Deep Brain Stimulation.

    Experienced in Hereditary Hyperekplexia
    Experienced in Hereditary Hyperekplexia
    Referral may be required
    94 Mallett Street, 
    Camperdown, NSW, AU 

    Mary Chebib practices practicing medicine in Camperdown, Australia. Ms. Chebib is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Hyperekplexia. She is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Partial Familial Epilepsy, Epilepsy, Myoclonic Epilepsy, and Seizures.

    Experienced in Hereditary Hyperekplexia
    Experienced in Hereditary Hyperekplexia
    Referral may be required
    105 Rocklands Drive, 
    Tiwi, NT, AU 

    Michail Charakidis practices practicing medicine in Tiwi, Australia. Mr. Charakidis is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Hyperekplexia. His clinical expertise encompasses Stiff Person Syndrome, Hereditary Hyperekplexia, Melanoma, and Desmoid Tumor.

    Experienced in Hereditary Hyperekplexia
    Experienced in Hereditary Hyperekplexia
    Referral may be required
    Sydney, NSW, AU 

    Robert Vandenberg practices practicing medicine in Sydney, Australia. Mr. Vandenberg is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Hyperekplexia. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Neuralgia, Chronic Pain, Hereditary Hyperekplexia, and Acute Pain.

    Experienced in Hereditary Hyperekplexia
    Experienced in Hereditary Hyperekplexia
    Referral may be required
    Sydney, NSW, AU 

    Susan Shimmon practices practicing medicine in Sydney, Australia. Ms. Shimmon is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Hyperekplexia. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hereditary Hyperekplexia, Chronic Pain, and Acute Pain.

    Experienced in Hereditary Hyperekplexia
    Experienced in Hereditary Hyperekplexia
    Referral may be required
    30 Flemington Road, 
    Parkville, VIC, AU 

    John Christodoulou practices practicing medicine in Parkville, Australia. Mr. Christodoulou is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Hyperekplexia. He is also highly rated in 31 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Rett Syndrome, Perrault Syndrome, Leigh Syndrome, Spinal Fusion, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Hereditary Hyperekplexia
    Experienced in Hereditary Hyperekplexia
    Referral may be required
    Melbourne, VIC, AU 

    Joy Lee-Yaplito practices practicing medicine in Melbourne, Australia. Ms. Lee-Yaplito is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Hyperekplexia. She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Pyruvate Decarboxylase Deficiency, Pyruvate Dehydrogenase Deficiency, Occipital Horn Syndrome, and Achalasia Microcephaly Syndrome.

    Experienced in Hereditary Hyperekplexia
    Experienced in Hereditary Hyperekplexia
    Referral may be required
    Sydney, NSW, AU 

    Tristan Rawling practices practicing medicine in Sydney, Australia. Mr. Rawling is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Hyperekplexia. His clinical expertise encompasses Breast Cancer, Chronic Pain, Hereditary Hyperekplexia, and Uveal Melanoma.

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    Last Updated: 11/08/2026

    What is the definition of Hereditary Hyperekplexia?

    Hereditary hyperekplexia is a condition in which affected infants have increased muscle tone (hypertonia) and an exaggerated startle reaction to unexpected stimuli, especially loud noises. Following the startle reaction, infants experience a brief period in which they are very rigid and unable to move. During these rigid periods, some infants stop breathing, which, if prolonged, can be fatal. Infants with hereditary hyperekplexia have hypertonia at all times, except when they are sleeping.

    When should I see a Hereditary Hyperekplexia doctor in Australia?

    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 Hereditary Hyperekplexia doctor in Australia?

    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 do I find the best Hereditary Hyperekplexia doctor in Australia?

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    How does MediFind rank Hereditary Hyperekplexia doctors in Australia?

    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 Hereditary Hyperekplexia doctors in Australia?

    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 Hereditary Hyperekplexia doctor in Australia?

    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 Hereditary Hyperekplexia doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Hereditary Hyperekplexia 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 Hereditary Hyperekplexia doctor in Australia?

    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 Hereditary Hyperekplexia 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 Hereditary Hyperekplexia 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 Hereditary Hyperekplexia doctors in Australia?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Hereditary Hyperekplexia 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 Hereditary Hyperekplexia doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Hereditary Hyperekplexia 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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