Peter T. Doohan is a neurologist based in Sydney, NSW, Australia. He looks after people who deal with epilepsy and seizure disorders, from everyday flare-ups to more complex seizure patterns that can be hard to manage.
Epilepsy can show up in different ways. Some people have absence seizures, while others may experience myoclonic seizures or generalised tonic-clonic seizures. At times, seizures can also be linked with specific epilepsy syndromes, and Peter’s neurology work focuses on helping families understand what’s going on and what options can help.
He also sees patients with childhood-onset conditions such as Dravet syndrome, Lennox-Gastaut syndrome (LGS), and juvenile absence epilepsy. Genetic epilepsy can be especially tough, including Genetic Epilepsy with Febrile Seizures Plus (GEFS+). When the cause is genetic, the plan often needs to fit the person’s age, symptoms, and day-to-day needs, not just the label.
Because seizures don’t always look the same, care can involve close follow-up and clear conversations about triggers, safety, and treatment expectations. In many cases, families want practical answers—things like what to do during a seizure, how to track changes, and when to seek urgent help. Peter works with patients and carers to make a plan that feels realistic and steady over time.
Peter’s practice includes care for people with epilepsy and conditions such as myoclonic-atonic seizures, myoclonic epilepsy, and other seizure disorders. If you’re in Sydney and looking for neurology support for epilepsy, he offers a calm, grounded approach focused on daily life as much as medical management.
