The 20 Best Bacterial Meningitis Doctors Near Me in Kentucky, US

Find the Top Bacterial Meningitis Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 25 doctor with experience in Bacterial Meningitis near Kentucky, US. Of these, 22 are Experienced and 3 are Advanced.

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25 providers found
    Experienced in Bacterial Meningitis
    Neurology
    Experienced in Bacterial Meningitis
    Neurology

    Baptist Health Medical Group Inc

    913 N Dixie Ave, 
    Elizabethtown, KY 
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Jayne Zhang specializes in inpatient neurology with subspecialty training in cerebrovascular disease. She completed her neurology residency and vascular neurology fellow at the University of Massachusetts Medical Center, and neuro-hospitalist fellowship at New York Presbyterian/Columbia University Medical Center. Dr. Zhang 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 Stroke, Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease, Encephalitis, Gastrostomy, and Stent Placement. Dr. Zhang is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology.

    Advanced in Bacterial Meningitis
    Advanced in Bacterial Meningitis

    St Matthews Medical Associates

    4003 Kresge Way Ste 400, 
    Louisville, KY 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    James Thornton is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Louisville, Kentucky. Dr. Thornton is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bacterial Meningitis. He is also highly rated in 31 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Stroke, Transient Global Amnesia, Hemiplegia, and Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA).

    Advanced in Bacterial Meningitis
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Bacterial Meningitis
    Internal Medicine

    MDVIP - Louisville, KY

    3900 Kresge Way Ste 50, 
    Louisville, KY 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Bart Olash is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Louisville, Kentucky. Dr. Olash is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bacterial Meningitis. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Bacterial Meningitis, Pericarditis, Apoplexy, and Acute Adrenal Crisis.

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    Advanced in Bacterial Meningitis
    Infectious Disease
    Advanced in Bacterial Meningitis
    Infectious Disease

    Commonwealth Infectious Disease PSC

    3910 S DuPont Sq # A, 
    Louisville, KY 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Thomas Spech is an Infectious Disease provider practicing medicine in Louisville, Kentucky. Dr. Spech is rated as an Advanced 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 Bacterial Meningitis, Osteomyelitis, Meningitis, and Osteomyelitis in Children.

    Experienced in Bacterial Meningitis
    Experienced in Bacterial Meningitis

    University Of Louisville Physicians Inc

    401 E Chestnut St, Suite 510, 
    Louisville, KY 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Brittany Chapman is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Louisville, Kentucky. Dr. Chapman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bacterial Meningitis. She is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Seizures, Memory Loss, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, and Epilepsy. Dr. Chapman is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry & Neurology Neurology.

    Experienced in Bacterial Meningitis
    Infectious Disease
    Experienced in Bacterial Meningitis
    Infectious Disease

    BHMG Infectious Disease

    1903 Broadway Street, 
    Paducah, KY 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Carl Lebuhn is an Infectious Disease provider practicing medicine in Paducah, Kentucky. Dr. Lebuhn is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bacterial Meningitis. He is also highly rated in 23 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Strep Throat, Infectious Arthritis, Blastomycosis, and Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA). Dr. Lebuhn is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Experienced in Bacterial Meningitis
    Experienced in Bacterial Meningitis

    Baptist Healthcare System Inc

    1740 Nicholasville Rd, 
    Lexington, KY 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Amartyadeb Goswami is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Lexington, Kentucky. Dr. Goswami is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bacterial Meningitis. He is also highly rated in 24 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Stroke, Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, Carotid Artery Surgery, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Bacterial Meningitis
    Infectious Disease
    Experienced in Bacterial Meningitis
    Infectious Disease

    Jewish Hospital & St. Mary's Healthcare Inc.

    1850 Bluegrass Ave, 
    Louisville, KY 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Praveen Seshabhattar is an Infectious Disease provider practicing medicine in Louisville, Kentucky. Dr. Seshabhattar is rated as an Experienced 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 Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia, Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA), Sepsis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Experienced in Bacterial Meningitis
    Infectious Disease
    Experienced in Bacterial Meningitis
    Infectious Disease

    Uofl Physicians-Infectious Diseases

    550 S Jackson St, 
    Louisville, KY 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kenneth Hannan is an Infectious Disease provider practicing medicine in Louisville, Kentucky. Dr. Hannan 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 Staphylococcal Meningitis, Meningitis, Bacterial Meningitis, and Strep Throat.

    Experienced in Bacterial Meningitis
    Experienced in Bacterial Meningitis

    Baptist Medical Associates Inc

    3900 Kresge Way Ste 56, 
    Louisville, KY 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Muntadher Khaleefah is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Louisville, Kentucky. Dr. Khaleefah is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bacterial Meningitis. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Stroke, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, Hemiplegia, Seizures, and Tissue Biopsy.

    Experienced in Bacterial Meningitis
    Infectious Disease
    Experienced in Bacterial Meningitis
    Infectious Disease

    Norton Children's Sleep Medicine-Novak Center

    411 E Chestnut St, 
    Louisville, KY 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Daniel Blatt is an Infectious Disease provider practicing medicine in Louisville, Kentucky. Dr. Blatt is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bacterial Meningitis. His clinical expertise encompasses Bacterial Meningitis, Primary Amebic Meningoencephalitis, and Kawasaki Disease.

    Experienced in Bacterial Meningitis
    Infectious Disease
    Experienced in Bacterial Meningitis
    Infectious Disease

    Baptist Healthcare System Inc.

    3950 Kresge Way Ste 405, 
    Louisville, KY 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Benjamin Klausing is an Infectious Disease provider practicing medicine in Louisville, Kentucky. Dr. Klausing is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bacterial Meningitis. He is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Sepsis, Strep Throat, Infectious Arthritis, and Osteomyelitis.

    Experienced in Bacterial Meningitis
    Infectious Disease
    Experienced in Bacterial Meningitis
    Infectious Disease

    Univ. Of Kentucky

    740 Rose St, 
    Lexington, KY 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Richard Greenberg is an Infectious Disease provider practicing medicine in Lexington, Kentucky. Dr. Greenberg 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 Smallpox, Bacterial Meningitis, Meningitis, and Sepsis.

    Experienced in Bacterial Meningitis
    Infectious Disease
    Experienced in Bacterial Meningitis
    Infectious Disease

    Uofl Physicians-Infectious Diseases

    550 S Jackson St, 
    Louisville, KY 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mohamad Belal is an Infectious Disease provider practicing medicine in Louisville, Kentucky. Dr. Belal is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bacterial Meningitis. His clinical expertise encompasses Infective Endocarditis, Neurosyphilis, Strep Throat, and Cryptococcosis.

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

    Uofl Health-Jewish Hospital

    200 Abraham Flexner Way, 
    Louisville, KY 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Eliot Bassett is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Louisville, Kentucky. Dr. Bassett is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bacterial Meningitis. His clinical expertise encompasses Hereditary Pancreatitis, Acute Pancreatitis, Childhood Pancreatitis, and Bacterial Meningitis.

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

    St. Claire Regional Medical Center

    222 Medical Cir, 
    Morehead, KY 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Stephen Damron is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Morehead, Kentucky. Dr. Damron is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bacterial Meningitis. He is also highly rated in 72 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Sepsis, Peptic Ulcer, Pneumonia, and Necrosis.

    Experienced in Bacterial Meningitis
    Experienced in Bacterial Meningitis

    Neurological Specialists PSC

    1237 Woodland Dr, 
    Elizabethtown, KY 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Lovegildo Garcia is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Elizabethtown, Kentucky. Dr. Garcia is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bacterial Meningitis. He is also highly rated in 23 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Progressive Myoclonic Epilepsy, Unverricht-Lundborg Syndrome, Lafora Disease, and Memory Loss.

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

    Baptist Health Hardin

    913 N Dixie Ave, 
    Elizabethtown, KY 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    John Huff is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Elizabethtown, Kentucky. Dr. Huff is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bacterial Meningitis. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Acute Kidney Failure, Sepsis, Atypical Pneumonia, Advanced Bronchoscopy, and Hip Replacement.

    Experienced in Bacterial Meningitis
    Experienced in Bacterial Meningitis

    Baptist Healthcare System Inc

    1740 Nicholasville Rd, 
    Lexington, KY 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Timothy Coleman is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Lexington, Kentucky. Dr. Coleman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bacterial Meningitis. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, Seizures, Herpes Simplex Encephalitis, and Stroke.

    Experienced in Bacterial Meningitis
    Infectious Disease
    Experienced in Bacterial Meningitis
    Infectious Disease

    Uofl Physicians-Vaccine & International Travel Center

    501 E Broadway Ste 110, 
    Louisville, KY 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Forest Arnold is an Infectious Disease provider practicing medicine in Louisville, Kentucky. Dr. Arnold is rated as an Experienced 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 Pneumonia, Meningitis, Nocardiosis, and Arachnoiditis.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    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 in Kentucky, 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 a Bacterial Meningitis doctor in Kentucky, 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 Bacterial Meningitis doctors in Kentucky, 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 Bacterial Meningitis doctors in Kentucky, 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 a Bacterial Meningitis doctor in Kentucky, 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 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 in Kentucky, 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 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 in Kentucky, US?

    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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