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Genetic Epilepsy Syndromes Specialists

28 verified specialists treating genetic epilepsy syndromes from across the United States are listed on this page. Top affiliations among the highest-ranked specialists include Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center, NYU Langone Hospitals, and Massachusetts General Hospital. Drill into a state below to find specialists nearer to you, or compare individual profiles for credentials, focus areas, and clinical depth.

Orrin Devinsky

Orrin Devinsky, M.D.

Professor, Department of Neurology at NYU Grossman School of Medicine; Professor, Department of Neurosurgery at NYU Grossman School of Medicine; Professor, Department of Psychiatry at NYU Grossman School of Medicine

Neurology

New York, NY30+ years
Epilepsy
Elizabeth Thiele

Elizabeth Thiele, MD PHD

Professor of Neurology, Harvard Medical School

Neurology

Boston, MA30+ years
Epilepsy
Ajay Gupta

Ajay Gupta, M.D.

Section Head, Pediatric Epilepsy

Neurology

Cleveland, OH30+ years
Child NeurologyClinical NeurophysiologyEpilepsy
Eric Marsh

Eric Marsh, M.D.

Professor of Neurology at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia; Interim Director, Orphan Disease Center

Neurology

Philadelphia, PA20+ years
Child NeurologyClinical Neurophysiology
Eric Kossoff

Eric Kossoff, M.D.

Professor of Neurology and Pediatrics, Johns Hopkins School of Medicine

Neurology

Baltimore, MD30+ years
Epilepsy
Elaine Wirrell

Elaine Wirrell, MD

Chair of Child and Adolescent Neurology and Professor of Neurology

Neurology

Rochester, MN30+ years
EpilepsyChild Neurology
Aline Herlopian

Aline Herlopian, MD

Associate Professor of Neurology

Neurology

New Haven, CT15+ years
EpilepsyClinical Neurophysiology
Joseph Sullivan

Joseph Sullivan, M.D.

Professor, Neurology; Murphy Parker Endowed Professor in Pediatric Epilepsy

Neurology

San Francisco, CA20+ years
Child NeurologyEpilepsy
Edward Novotny

Edward Novotny, MD

Professor of Neurology and Pediatrics, University of Washington; Director, Epilepsy Program, Seattle Children's Hospital

Neurology

Seattle, WA30+ years
Child NeurologyClinical Neurophysiology
Cigdem Akman

Cigdem Akman, M.D.

Clinical Professor, Department of Neurology at NYU Grossman School of Medicine

Neurology

New York, NY30+ years
Child Neurology
James Wheless

James Wheless, MD

Professor and Chief of Pediatric Neurology, University of Tennessee Health Science Center

Neurology

Memphis, TN30+ years
Child Neurology
Josiane Lajoie

Josiane Lajoie, m.D.

Director, Tuberous Sclerosis Center, Hassenfeld Children's Hospital at NYU Langone

Neurology

New York, NY30+ years
Epilepsy
Michael Gelfand

Michael Gelfand, MD

Associate Professor of Clinical Neurology

Neurology

Philadelphia, PA15+ years
Epilepsy
Tobias Loddenkemper

Tobias Loddenkemper, MD

Neurology

Boston, MA20+ years
Child NeurologyClinical Neurophysiology
Wendy Mitchell

Wendy Mitchell, M.D.

Professor of Clinical Neurology, Keck School of Medicine of University of Southern California

Neurology

Los Angeles, CA30+ years
Child NeurologyEpilepsy
Jack Parent

Jack Parent, MD

William J. Herdman Professor of Neurology

Neurology

Ann Arbor, MI30+ years
EpilepsyClinical Neurophysiology
Adam Hartman

Adam Hartman, M.D.

Assistant Professor, Neurology

Neurology

Aurora, CO10+ years
Epilepsy
Kaarkuzhali Krishnamurthy

Kaarkuzhali Krishnamurthy, M.D.

Neurology

Brighton, MA30+ years
Clinical Neurophysiology
Jurriaan Peters

Jurriaan Peters, MD

Associate Professor of Neurology

Neurology

Boston, MA20+ years
Child Neurology
Annapurna Poduri

Annapurna Poduri, MD

Professor of Neurology

Neurology

Boston, MA15+ years
Child NeurologyClinical Neurophysiology

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Frequently Asked Questions

How is this national list of genetic epilepsy syndromes specialists built?
This page includes physicians in Convene Health's public directory whose profile lists Genetic Epilepsy Syndromes as a clinical focus area, ranked by composite score (research output, peer recognition, frequency of care, and outcomes signals). Each profile is sourced from the NPI registry, peer-reviewed publication data, board certification records, and the physician's own bio where available.
What should I look for when choosing a genetic epilepsy syndromes specialist?
Start with clinical fit — the right specialist for genetic epilepsy syndromes depends on the specific subtype and severity of your condition. Compare credentials, hospital affiliations, years of experience, peer-reviewed publications, and how the profile describes their approach. Many top specialists are concentrated at academic medical centers; if you have flexibility on location, the top of this list is a strong starting set.
Are these genetic epilepsy syndromes specialists accepting new patients?
Profile detail on availability and accepted insurance varies. Open a specific provider profile to see what they've published about new-patient access, insurance accepted, and typical wait times. Coverage details can change — confirm directly with the practice before your visit.
What is Genetic Epilepsy Syndromes?
Genetic Epilepsy Syndromes is a clinical focus area covered by the specialists listed here. Each provider profile describes their training, sub-specialties, and the conditions they regularly treat — open a profile for the most authoritative description of how that specific physician approaches genetic epilepsy syndromes care.