The 20 Best Anti-NMDA Receptor Encephalitis Doctors Near Me in Illinois, US

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The 20 Best Anti-NMDA Receptor Encephalitis Doctors in Illinois, US

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 75 doctor with experience in Anti-NMDA Receptor Encephalitis near Illinois, US. Of these, 68 are Experienced, 6 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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    Stephen A. Vanhaerents
    Distinguished in Anti-NMDA Receptor Encephalitis
    Distinguished in Anti-NMDA Receptor Encephalitis
    259 E Erie St Ste 1900, Lavin Family Pavilion, 
    Chicago, IL 
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Stephen Vanhaerents is a Neurologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Vanhaerents has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Anti-NMDA Receptor Encephalitis. His top areas of expertise are Encephalitis, Seizures, Anti-NMDA Receptor Encephalitis, and Rasmussen Encephalitis.

    Kent Mcguire
    Experienced in Anti-NMDA Receptor Encephalitis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Anti-NMDA Receptor Encephalitis
    Internal Medicine

    Advocate Medical Group Internal Medicine

    1710 N Randall Rd, Ste 250, 
    Elgin, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Kent Mcguire is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Elgin, Illinois. Dr. Mcguire is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Anti-NMDA Receptor Encephalitis. His top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Hypertension.

    Paul L. Grindstaff
    Advanced in Anti-NMDA Receptor Encephalitis
    Advanced in Anti-NMDA Receptor Encephalitis

    Northwestern Medical Group

    360 E Station Dr Ste 300, Suite 300, 
    Crystal Lake, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Paul Grindstaff is a Neurologist in Crystal Lake, Illinois. Dr. Grindstaff is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Anti-NMDA Receptor Encephalitis. His top areas of expertise are Seizures, Peripheral Neuropathy, Vitamin B12 Deficiency Anemia, and Memory Loss. Dr. Grindstaff is currently accepting new patients.

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    Karan S. Dixit
    Experienced in Anti-NMDA Receptor Encephalitis
    Hematology Oncology | Neurology | Hematology
    Experienced in Anti-NMDA Receptor Encephalitis
    Hematology Oncology | Neurology | Hematology
    675 N St Clair St Ste 20-100, Galter Pavilion, 
    Chicago, IL 
    Experience:
    15+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Karan Dixit is a Hematologist Oncology specialist and a Neurologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Dixit has been practicing medicine for over 15 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Anti-NMDA Receptor Encephalitis. His top areas of expertise are Astrocytoma, Glioma, Brain Tumor, Glioblastoma, and Gastrostomy.

    Kapil Sachdeva
    Experienced in Anti-NMDA Receptor Encephalitis
    Experienced in Anti-NMDA Receptor Encephalitis
    25 N Winfield Rd Ste 424, 
    Winfield, IL 
    Experience:
    15+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Kapil Sachdeva is a Neurologist in Winfield, Illinois. Dr. Sachdeva has been practicing medicine for over 15 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Anti-NMDA Receptor Encephalitis. His top areas of expertise are Stroke, Dysarthria, Peripheral Neuropathy, and Apoplexy.

    Roumen D. Balabanov
    Experienced in Anti-NMDA Receptor Encephalitis
    Experienced in Anti-NMDA Receptor Encephalitis
    259 E Erie St Ste 1900, Lavin Family Pavilion, 
    Chicago, IL 
    Experience:
    35+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Roumen Balabanov is a Neurologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Balabanov has been practicing medicine for over 35 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Anti-NMDA Receptor Encephalitis. His top areas of expertise are Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Neuromyelitis Optica, Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), and Optic Neuritis.

    Carolyn Goldschmidt
    Experienced in Anti-NMDA Receptor Encephalitis
    Experienced in Anti-NMDA Receptor Encephalitis

    Endeavor Health Medical Group

    1000 Central St., Suite 880, 
    Evanston, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Carolyn Goldschmidt, DO, a neurologist at Endeavor Health, specializes in neuroimmunology and treats autoimmune neurologic disorders such as multiple sclerosis. She also provides care for patients with headaches and other neurologic concerns. Dr. Goldschmidt takes a multidisciplinary, team-based approach and works closely with patients and families to make complex treatment decisions that align with their long-term quality of life. Dr. Goldschmidt is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Anti-NMDA Receptor Encephalitis. Her top areas of expertise are Migraine with Brainstem Aura, Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Migraine, and Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS).

    Puneet Opal
    Experienced in Anti-NMDA Receptor Encephalitis
    Neurology
    Experienced in Anti-NMDA Receptor Encephalitis
    Neurology
    259 E Erie St Ste 1900, Lavin Family Pavilion, 
    Chicago, IL 
    Experience:
    37+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Puneet Opal is a Neurologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Opal has been practicing medicine for over 37 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Anti-NMDA Receptor Encephalitis. His top areas of expertise are Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 1, Giant Axonal Neuropathy, Olivopontocerebellar Atrophy, and Spinocerebellar Ataxia.

    Janet Choi
    Experienced in Anti-NMDA Receptor Encephalitis
    Neurology | Community Health Worker
    Experienced in Anti-NMDA Receptor Encephalitis
    Neurology | Community Health Worker

    Endeavor Health Medical Group

    920 Milwaukee Ave., Suite 2100, 
    Lincolnshire, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Janet Rhim Choi, MD, a neurologist at Endeavor Health, provides comprehensive care for a wide range of neurological conditions, with a clinical focus on epilepsy. She treats patients with seizure disorders, migraines, vertigo, spinal stenosis, trigeminal neuralgia and other complex neurological symptoms. Dr. Choi works closely with patients to manage symptoms and improve function through thorough evaluation and evidence-based treatment. Dr. Choi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Anti-NMDA Receptor Encephalitis. Her top areas of expertise are Partial Familial Epilepsy, Partial Seizure, Epilepsy, and Seizures.

    Amit Ray
    Experienced in Anti-NMDA Receptor Encephalitis
    Neurology
    Experienced in Anti-NMDA Receptor Encephalitis
    Neurology

    Endeavor Health Medical Group

    1000 Central St., Suite 880, 
    Evanston, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Amit Ray is a Neurologist in Evanston, Illinois. Dr. Ray is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Anti-NMDA Receptor Encephalitis. His top areas of expertise are Seizures, Memory Loss, Partial Familial Epilepsy, and Epilepsy.

    Mari Viola
    Experienced in Anti-NMDA Receptor Encephalitis
    Sleep Medicine | Neurology
    Experienced in Anti-NMDA Receptor Encephalitis
    Sleep Medicine | Neurology

    Endeavor Health Medical Group

    2180 Pfingsten Rd., Suite 2000, 
    Glenview, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Mari Viola-Saltzman, DO, a neurologist and sleep medicine physician at Endeavor Health, provides expert care for a wide range of sleep and neurologic disorders. She treats conditions including sleep apnea, insomnia, restless leg syndrome, narcolepsy and parasomnias. Dr. Viola-Saltzman focuses on how sleep affects all areas of health and partners with patients to create solutions that are both evidence-based and personally meaningful. Dr. Viola is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Anti-NMDA Receptor Encephalitis. Her top areas of expertise are Restless Legs Syndrome, Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Periodic Limb Movement Disorder, and Irregular Sleep-Wake Syndrome.

    Sailaja V. Maramreddy
    Experienced in Anti-NMDA Receptor Encephalitis
    Experienced in Anti-NMDA Receptor Encephalitis

    Advent Neurology, SC

    657 E Golf Rd, 
    Arlington Heights, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Telugu
    Offers Telehealth

    Sailaja Maramreddy is a Neurologist in Arlington Heights, Illinois. Dr. Maramreddy is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Anti-NMDA Receptor Encephalitis. Her top areas of expertise are Stroke, Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo, Seizures, and Pallister-Hall Syndrome.

    Cody L. Nathan
    Experienced in Anti-NMDA Receptor Encephalitis
    Experienced in Anti-NMDA Receptor Encephalitis
    259 E Erie St Ste 1900, Lavin Family Pavilion, 
    Chicago, IL 
    Experience:
    9+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Cody Nathan is a Neurologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Nathan has been practicing medicine for over 9 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Anti-NMDA Receptor Encephalitis. His top areas of expertise are Seizures, Epilepsy, Dysembryoplastic Neuroepithelial Tumors (DNET), and Pyridoxine Deficiency.

    Dan T. Jia
    Experienced in Anti-NMDA Receptor Encephalitis
    Neurology
    Experienced in Anti-NMDA Receptor Encephalitis
    Neurology
    259 E Erie St Ste 1900, Lavin Family Pavilion, 
    Chicago, IL 
    Experience:
    7+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dan Jia is a Neurologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Jia has been practicing medicine for over 7 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Anti-NMDA Receptor Encephalitis. His top areas of expertise are Encephalitis, Memory Loss, Meningitis, and Arteriovenous Malformation.

    Experienced in Anti-NMDA Receptor Encephalitis
    Experienced in Anti-NMDA Receptor Encephalitis
    259 E Erie St Ste 1900, Lavin Family Pavilion, 
    Chicago, IL 
    Experience:
    23+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Elizabeth Gerard is a Neurologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Gerard has been practicing medicine for over 23 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Anti-NMDA Receptor Encephalitis. Her top areas of expertise are Epilepsy, Seizures, Status Epilepticus, and Susac Syndrome.

    Experienced in Anti-NMDA Receptor Encephalitis
    Experienced in Anti-NMDA Receptor Encephalitis
    259 E Erie St Ste 1900, Lavin Family Pavilion, 
    Chicago, IL 
    Experience:
    14+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Elena Grebenciucova is a Neurologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Grebenciucova has been practicing medicine for over 14 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Anti-NMDA Receptor Encephalitis. Her top areas of expertise are Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), Encephalitis, and Acute Flaccid Myelitis (AFM).

    Experienced in Anti-NMDA Receptor Encephalitis
    Experienced in Anti-NMDA Receptor Encephalitis

    Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital Of Chicago

    225 E Chicago Ave, 
    Chicago, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    David Bieber is a Neurologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Bieber is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Anti-NMDA Receptor Encephalitis. His top areas of expertise are Memory Loss, Partial Seizure, Athetosis, and Seizures.

    Experienced in Anti-NMDA Receptor Encephalitis
    Experienced in Anti-NMDA Receptor Encephalitis

    Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital Of Chicago

    225 E Chicago Ave, 
    Chicago, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Joshua Goldstein is a Neurologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Goldstein is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Anti-NMDA Receptor Encephalitis. His top areas of expertise are Landau-Kleffner Syndrome, Athetosis, Photosensitive Epilepsy, and Seizures.

    Experienced in Anti-NMDA Receptor Encephalitis
    Experienced in Anti-NMDA Receptor Encephalitis

    Office

    18327 Distinctive Dr, 
    Orland Park, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sreepathy Kannan is a Neurologist in Orland Park, Illinois. Dr. Kannan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Anti-NMDA Receptor Encephalitis. His top areas of expertise are Benign Rolandic Epilepsy, Seizures, Thromboangiitis Obliterans, and Cerebral Autosomal Dominant Arteriopathy with Subcortical Infarcts and Leukoencephalopathy.

    Experienced in Anti-NMDA Receptor Encephalitis
    Experienced in Anti-NMDA Receptor Encephalitis

    Loyola University Medical Center

    2160 S 1st Ave, 
    Maywood, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jorge Asconape is a Neurologist in Maywood, Illinois. Dr. Asconape is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Anti-NMDA Receptor Encephalitis. His top areas of expertise are Partial Seizure, Partial Familial Epilepsy, Seizures, Memory Loss, and Gastrostomy.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    When should I see an Anti-NMDA Receptor Encephalitis doctor in Illinois, US?

    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 an Anti-NMDA Receptor Encephalitis doctor in Illinois, US?

    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 Anti-NMDA Receptor Encephalitis doctors in Illinois, US?

    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 Anti-NMDA Receptor Encephalitis doctors in Illinois, US?

    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 an Anti-NMDA Receptor Encephalitis doctor in Illinois, US?

    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 Anti-NMDA Receptor Encephalitis doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Anti-NMDA Receptor Encephalitis 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 an Anti-NMDA Receptor Encephalitis doctor in Illinois, US?

    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 Anti-NMDA Receptor Encephalitis 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 Anti-NMDA Receptor Encephalitis 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 Anti-NMDA Receptor Encephalitis doctors in Illinois, US?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Anti-NMDA Receptor Encephalitis 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 an Anti-NMDA Receptor Encephalitis doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Anti-NMDA Receptor Encephalitis 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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