The 20 Best Bacterial Meningitis Doctors Near Me in San Francisco, CA

Find the Top Bacterial Meningitis Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 26 doctor with experience in Bacterial Meningitis near San Francisco, CA. Of these, 23 are Experienced, 2 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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26 providers found
    Distinguished in Bacterial Meningitis
    Distinguished in Bacterial Meningitis
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    University Of California SFGH Medical Group

    1001 Potrero Ave Bldg 5, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Felicia Chow is a Neurologist practicing medicine in San Francisco, California. Dr. Chow is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bacterial Meningitis. She is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Tuberculous Meningitis, Meningitis, Bacterial Meningitis, and Stroke.

    Advanced in Bacterial Meningitis
    Infectious Disease
    Advanced in Bacterial Meningitis
    Infectious Disease
    Referral may be required

    Office

    2200 Ofarrell St, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Tara Greenhow is an Infectious Disease provider practicing medicine in San Francisco, California. Dr. Greenhow is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bacterial Meningitis. She is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Meningitis, Bacterial Meningitis, Sepsis, and Strep Throat.

    Advanced in Bacterial Meningitis
    Infectious Disease
    Advanced in Bacterial Meningitis
    Infectious Disease
    Referral may be required

    Univ Of California Home Care Serv

    400 Parnassus Ave, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Charles Langelier is an Infectious Disease provider practicing medicine in San Francisco, California. Dr. Langelier is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bacterial Meningitis. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Tuberculous Meningitis, Sepsis, Meningitis, and Pneumonia.

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    Experienced in Bacterial Meningitis
    Infectious Disease
    Experienced in Bacterial Meningitis
    Infectious Disease
    Referral may be required

    Infectious Diseases Clinic

    400 Parnassus Ave., Second Floor, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Rachel Bystritsky is an Infectious Disease provider practicing medicine in San Francisco, California. Dr. Bystritsky is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bacterial Meningitis. She is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Cellulitis, Osteomyelitis, Osteomyelitis in Children, and Strep Throat. Dr. Bystritsky is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, Infectious Disease and American Board Of Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine. Dr. Bystritsky is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Bacterial Meningitis
    Infectious Disease
    Experienced in Bacterial Meningitis
    Infectious Disease
    Referral may be required

    Office

    601 Van Ness Ave Ste E, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (0.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Erin Hsu is an Infectious Disease provider practicing medicine in San Francisco, California. Dr. Hsu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bacterial Meningitis. Her clinical expertise encompasses Osteomyelitis, Osteomyelitis in Children, Bacterial Meningitis, and Compartment Syndrome.

    Experienced in Bacterial Meningitis
    Infectious Disease
    Experienced in Bacterial Meningitis
    Infectious Disease
    Referral may be required

    Office

    601 Van Ness Ave Ste E, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (0.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    David Busch is an Infectious Disease provider practicing medicine in San Francisco, California. Dr. Busch is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bacterial Meningitis. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Myelitis, AIDS Dementia Complex, and HIV/AIDS.

    Experienced in Bacterial Meningitis
    Infectious Disease
    Experienced in Bacterial Meningitis
    Infectious Disease
    Referral may be required

    Stanford Children's Health

    1100 Van Ness Ave, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Arabic

    Talal Seddik is an Infectious Disease provider practicing medicine in San Francisco, California. Dr. Seddik is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bacterial Meningitis. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pyomyositis, Relapsing Fever, Typhus, and Congenital Syphilis.

    Experienced in Bacterial Meningitis
    Infectious Disease
    Experienced in Bacterial Meningitis
    Infectious Disease
    Referral may be required

    Sutter Van Ness Campus Medical Office Building

    1100 Van Ness Ave, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Julianne Burns is an Infectious Disease provider practicing medicine in San Francisco, California. Dr. Burns is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bacterial Meningitis. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Meningitis, Infectious Arthritis, Relapsing Fever, and Typhus.

    Experienced in Bacterial Meningitis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Bacterial Meningitis
    Internal Medicine

    Sutter West Bay Hospitals

    45 Castro St, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ovidiu Dumitrescu is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in San Francisco, California. Dr. Dumitrescu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bacterial Meningitis. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Stroke, Sepsis, Apoplexy, Endovascular Embolization, and Stent Placement.

    Experienced in Bacterial Meningitis
    Infectious Disease
    Experienced in Bacterial Meningitis
    Infectious Disease
    Referral may be required

    Infectious Diseases Associates Medical Group Inc

    2100 Webster St Ste 400, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Shelley Gordon is an Infectious Disease provider practicing medicine in San Francisco, California. Dr. Gordon is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bacterial Meningitis. Her clinical expertise encompasses Endocarditis, Osteomyelitis in Children, Osteomyelitis, and Cryptococcosis.

    Experienced in Bacterial Meningitis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Bacterial Meningitis
    Internal Medicine

    KFH San Francisco Laboratory

    2425 Geary Blvd, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kenny Mok is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in San Francisco, California. Dr. Mok is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bacterial Meningitis. His clinical expertise encompasses Bacterial Meningitis, Hypertensive Heart Disease, Anemia, Pediatric Myocarditis, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Bacterial Meningitis
    Infectious Disease
    Experienced in Bacterial Meningitis
    Infectious Disease
    Referral may be required

    University Of California San Francisco

    995 Potrero Ave, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Gregory Melcher is an Infectious Disease provider practicing medicine in San Francisco, California. Dr. Melcher is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bacterial Meningitis. His clinical expertise encompasses Nocardiosis, Osteomyelitis, HIV/AIDS, and Myelitis.

    Experienced in Bacterial Meningitis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Bacterial Meningitis
    Internal Medicine

    California Pacific Medical Center

    San Francisco, CA 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Cleon Yee is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in San Francisco, California. Dr. Yee is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bacterial Meningitis. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Stroke, Apoplexy, Sepsis, Stent Placement, and Transmyocardial Revascularization.

    Experienced in Bacterial Meningitis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Bacterial Meningitis
    Internal Medicine

    Office

    505 Parnassus Ave Rm M1480, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Levy is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in San Francisco, California. Dr. Levy is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bacterial Meningitis. He is also highly rated in 37 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Neuromyelitis Optica, Hereditary Pancreatitis, Gastric Lymphoma, Endoscopy, and Gallbladder Removal.

    Experienced in Bacterial Meningitis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Bacterial Meningitis
    Internal Medicine

    University Of California San Francisco

    505 Parnassus Ave, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Emily Dokubo is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in San Francisco, California. Dr. Dokubo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bacterial Meningitis. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Ebola Virus Disease, HIV/AIDS, Viral Hemorrhagic Fever, and Bacterial Meningitis.

    Experienced in Bacterial Meningitis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Bacterial Meningitis
    Internal Medicine

    University Of San Francisco

    521 Parnassus Ave, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sharon Sahadevan is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in San Francisco, California. Dr. Sahadevan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bacterial Meningitis. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Sepsis, Low Sodium Level, Atypical Pneumonia, Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Bacterial Meningitis
    Infectious Disease
    Experienced in Bacterial Meningitis
    Infectious Disease
    Referral may be required

    Office

    203 Bennington St, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (2.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Peter Dull is an Infectious Disease provider practicing medicine in San Francisco, California. Dr. Dull is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bacterial Meningitis. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Streptococcal Group B Infection, Human Papillomavirus Infection, Strep Throat, and Bacterial Meningitis.

    Experienced in Bacterial Meningitis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Bacterial Meningitis
    Internal Medicine

    Wei Rao, MD Private Practice

    416 16th Ave, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (3.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Mandarin
    Accepting New Patients

    Wei Rao is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in San Francisco, California. Dr. Rao is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bacterial Meningitis. She is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hypertension, Osteomyelitis in Children, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Thrombectomy. Dr. Rao is board certified in Internal Medicine. Dr. Rao is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Bacterial Meningitis
    Infectious Disease
    Experienced in Bacterial Meningitis
    Infectious Disease
    Referral may be required

    San Francisco VA Medical Center

    4150 Clement St, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (4.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Paul Sullam is an Infectious Disease provider practicing medicine in San Francisco, California. Dr. Sullam is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bacterial Meningitis. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Endocarditis, Strep Throat, Infective Endocarditis, and Streptococcal Group B Infection.

    Experienced in Bacterial Meningitis
    Experienced in Bacterial Meningitis
    Referral may be required

    Edgardo G. Alicaway M. D. P. C.

    1800 Sullivan Ave Rm 508, 
    Daly City, CA 
     (7.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Edgardo Alicaway is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Daly City, California. Dr. Alicaway is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bacterial Meningitis. He is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lafora Disease, Unverricht-Lundborg Syndrome, Progressive Myoclonic Epilepsy, and Dravet Syndrome.

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    Last Updated: 09/26/2026

    What is the definition of Bacterial Meningitis?

    Bacterial meningitis is a serious disease characterized an inflammation of fluid and membranes (meninges) surrounding the brain and spinal cord. Bacterial meningitis can be caused by several types of bacteria, such as Streptococcus pneumoniae, Group B Streptococcus, Neisseria meningitidis, Haemophilus influenzae, and Listeria monocytogenes, as well as sinus and ear infections. While most people recover from bacterial meningitis, the disease can be fatal and cause permanent disabilities, such as brain damage, hearing loss, and learning disabilities.

    When should I see a Bacterial Meningitis doctor near San Francisco, CA?

    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 Bacterial Meningitis doctor near San Francisco, CA?

    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 Bacterial Meningitis doctors near San Francisco, CA?

    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 Bacterial Meningitis doctors near San Francisco, CA?

    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 Bacterial Meningitis doctor near San Francisco, CA?

    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 Bacterial Meningitis doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Bacterial Meningitis 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 Bacterial Meningitis doctor near San Francisco, CA?

    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 Bacterial Meningitis 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 Bacterial Meningitis 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 Bacterial Meningitis doctors near San Francisco, CA?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Bacterial Meningitis 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 Bacterial Meningitis doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Bacterial Meningitis 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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