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

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 26 doctor with experience in Bacterial Meningitis near Missouri, US. Of these, 25 are Experienced and 1 are Advanced.

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26 providers found
    Experienced in Bacterial Meningitis
    Infectious Disease
    Experienced in Bacterial Meningitis
    Infectious Disease

    Coxhealth Infectious Diseases Specialty Clinic

    3800 S National Ave, 
    Springfield, MO 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Ryan Adkins is an Infectious Disease provider practicing medicine in Springfield, Missouri. Dr. Adkins 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 Blastomycosis, Osteomyelitis, Osteomyelitis in Children, and Strep Throat.

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

    Creekwood Women's Care LLC

    200 NE 54th St Unit 111, 
    Kansas City, MO 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Bala Somayaji is an Infectious Disease provider practicing medicine in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Somayaji is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bacterial Meningitis. She is also highly rated in 21 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Infectious Arthritis, Osteomyelitis, Lymphangitis, and Strep Throat.

    Experienced in Bacterial Meningitis
    Pediatric Infectious Disease | Pediatrics
    Experienced in Bacterial Meningitis
    Pediatric Infectious Disease | Pediatrics

    SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Pediatrics Specialty Services - Grand Boulevard

    1465 S. Grand Blvd., 
    St. Louis, MO 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dr. Aaron Miller is a pediatric infectious disease specialist who treats infants, children, and adolescents on an inpatient and outpatient basis. He specializes in treating a wide range of infections caused by bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites, including bone and joint infections; complicated pneumonia; sepsis or bloodstream infections; congenital infections in newborns; recurrent strep throat; persistent or recurrent fevers; tick-borne infections; histoplasmosis; recurrent skin infections; infections associated with a bone marrow or solid organ transplant; and antibiotic-resistant bacteria infections. Dr. Miller's research interests include congenital and neonatal infections. He is also interested in infection prevention for children who are traveling abroad. Dr. Miller is a professor in the Department of Pediatrics at Saint Louis University School of Medicine and the division director of Pediatric Infectious Diseases. He serves on multiple national committees as part of the Pediatric Infectious Diseases Society and is the medical director of the Antimicrobial Stewardship Program. Dr. Miller 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 Neonatal Herpes, Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C), Meningitis, and Bacterial Meningitis. Dr. Miller is board certified in American Board Of Pediatrics , American Board Of Pediatrics/Infectious Disease , Drug Enforcement Administration , Missouri Dept Of Health/Narcotics&Dangerous Drugs , and Missouri State Board Of Registration.

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

    Infectious Disease Associates Of Kansas City

    2340 E Meyer Blvd Ste 392 Bldg 2, 
    Kansas City, MO 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    David Mckinsey is an Infectious Disease provider practicing medicine in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Mckinsey is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bacterial Meningitis. He is also highly rated in 30 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Infectious Arthritis, Osteomyelitis, Osteomyelitis in Children, and HIV/AIDS.

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

    Freeman Physician Group

    3315 McIntosh Cir Ste 2, 
    Joplin, MO 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Uwe Schmidt is an Infectious Disease provider practicing medicine in Joplin, Missouri. Dr. Schmidt is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bacterial Meningitis. He is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Osteomyelitis, Osteomyelitis in Children, Infectious Arthritis, and Blastomycosis.

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

    Saint Francis Clinic Poplar Bluff

    225 Physicians Park Ste 400, 
    Poplar Bluff, MO 
    Experience:
    44+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Matthew Riffle is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. He has been practicing medicine for over 44 years. Dr. Riffle is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bacterial Meningitis. He is also highly rated in 42 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Necrosis, Pneumonia, Lung Metastases, Hip Replacement, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Bacterial Meningitis
    Experienced in Bacterial Meningitis

    Office

    801 NW Saint Mary Dr Ste 210, 
    Blue Springs, MO 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mohsen Tahani is a Physiatrist practicing medicine in Blue Springs, Missouri. Dr. Tahani 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 Rhabdomyolysis, Stroke, Dysarthria, Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), and Endoscopy.

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

    Office

    1225 S Grand Blvd Fl 2, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jared Frisby is an Internal Medicine provider practicing medicine in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Frisby is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bacterial Meningitis. He is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Sepsis, Osteomyelitis, Infectious Arthritis, and Osteomyelitis in Children.

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

    Infectious Disease Associates Of Kansas City

    2340 E Meyer Blvd Ste 392 Bldg 2, 
    Kansas City, MO 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Paul Brune is an Infectious Disease provider practicing medicine in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Brune 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 Sepsis, Infectious Arthritis, Osteomyelitis, and Osteomyelitis in Children.

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

    Infectious Disease Associates Of Kansas City

    2340 E Meyer Blvd Ste 392 Bldg 2, 
    Kansas City, MO 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Joel Mckinsey is an Infectious Disease provider practicing medicine in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Mckinsey is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bacterial Meningitis. He is also highly rated in 22 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Infectious Arthritis, Sepsis, Osteomyelitis, and Osteomyelitis in Children.

    Experienced in Bacterial Meningitis
    Experienced in Bacterial Meningitis

    Curators Of The University Of Missouri

    1 Hospital Dr, 
    Columbia, MO 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Adnan Qureshi is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Columbia, Missouri. Dr. Qureshi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bacterial Meningitis. He is also highly rated in 30 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Stroke, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), Stent Placement, and Thrombectomy.

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

    Mercy Clinic Infectious Disease-Medical Tower B 7018b

    621 S New Ballas Rd Ste 7018B, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Hamzah Mohd is an Infectious Disease provider practicing medicine in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Mohd 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 Sepsis, Osteomyelitis, Syphilitic Aseptic Meningitis, and Lymphangitis.

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

    Coxhealth Infectious Diseases Specialty Clinic

    3800 S National Ave, 
    Springfield, MO 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Christian Rojas is an Infectious Disease provider practicing medicine in Springfield, Missouri. Dr. Rojas 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 Osteomyelitis, Actinomycosis, Infectious Arthritis, Human Granulocytic Ehrlichiosis, and Endoscopy.

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

    Breeze Hospice Of Missouri LLC

    3535 S Jefferson Ave Ste 118, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Shawn Gao is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Gao 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 Necrosis, Ringworm, Urinary Tract Infection in Children, Gastrostomy, and Colonoscopy.

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

    Coxhealth Infectious Diseases Specialty Clinic

    3800 S National Ave, 
    Springfield, MO 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Syed Naqvi is an Infectious Disease provider practicing medicine in Springfield, Missouri. Dr. Naqvi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bacterial Meningitis. His clinical expertise encompasses Strep Throat, Infectious Arthritis, Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA), Atherectomy, and Angioplasty.

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

    Ozark Physical Therapy Associates

    2115 S Fremont Ave, 
    Springfield, MO 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    William Sistrunk is an Infectious Disease provider practicing medicine in Springfield, Missouri. Dr. Sistrunk 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 Myelitis, AIDS Dysmorphic Syndrome, HIV/AIDS, and AIDS Dementia Complex.

    Experienced in Bacterial Meningitis
    Experienced in Bacterial Meningitis

    Saint Francis Medical Center

    211 Saint Francis Dr, 
    Cape Girardeau, MO 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Heidi Jo Hunter is a Physiatrist practicing medicine in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. Dr. Jo Hunter 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 Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Stroke, Subdural Hematoma, and Concussion.

    Experienced in Bacterial Meningitis
    Experienced in Bacterial Meningitis

    Goldschmidt Cancer Center Laboratory

    1432 Southwest Blvd, 
    Jefferson City, MO 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    David Lancaster is a Physiatrist practicing medicine in Jefferson City, Missouri. Dr. Lancaster 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 Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Common Peroneal Nerve Dysfunction, Distal Median Nerve Dysfunction, and Miller-Fisher Syndrome.

    Experienced in Bacterial Meningitis
    Infectious Disease
    Experienced in Bacterial Meningitis
    Infectious Disease
    10004 Kennerly Road, Suite 171B, 
    St. Louis, MO 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Aamina Akhtar is an Infectious Disease provider practicing medicine in St. Louis, Missouri. Dr. Akhtar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bacterial Meningitis. She is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Osteomyelitis, Strep Throat, COVID-19, and Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C). Dr. Akhtar is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine/Infectious Disease , Drug Enforcement Administration , Missouri Dept Of Health/Narcotics&Dangerous Drugs , and Missouri State Board Of Registration.

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

    Liberty Hospital Pulmonary & Sleep Clinic

    2521 Glenn Hendren Dr Ste 402, 
    Liberty, MO 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Bridget Bransteitter is an Infectious Disease provider practicing medicine in Liberty, Missouri. Dr. Bransteitter is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bacterial Meningitis. She is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Sepsis, Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia, Osteomyelitis, and Pneumonia.

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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 Missouri, 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 Missouri, 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 Missouri, 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 Missouri, 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 Missouri, 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 Missouri, 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 Missouri, 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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