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

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 38 doctor with experience in Bacterial Meningitis near Virginia, US. Of these, 37 are Experienced and 1 are Distinguished.

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38 providers found
    Distinguished in Bacterial Meningitis
    Psychiatry
    Distinguished in Bacterial Meningitis
    Psychiatry

    Mayo Clinic-Rochester

    5716 Cleveland St Ste 200, 
    Virginia Beach, VA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Neeraj Kumar is a Psychiatrist practicing medicine in Virginia Beach, Virginia. Dr. Kumar is rated as a Distinguished 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 Subacute Sclerosing Panencephalitis, Tuberculous Meningitis, Bacterial Meningitis, Liver Embolization, and Osteotomy.

    Experienced in Bacterial Meningitis
    Experienced in Bacterial Meningitis

    Inova Neurology - Fair Oaks

    3620 Joseph Siewick Dr, 400, 
    Fairfax, VA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Rajesh Gupta is a specialty care physician board certified in neurology and clinical neurophysiology at Inova Health System. He joined Inova with more than 23 years of clinical experience. He is a part of the Inova Neurology practice and care team for the Inova Epilepsy Center. Prior to joining Inova, Dr. Gupta served as a neurologist at Westerly Hospital in Rhode Island.He has a special interest in the management of epilepsy, headache, multiple sclerosis, neuromuscular diseases and stroke. Dr. Gupta became interested in neurology because of the continued advanced techniques and improvement in understanding the complexity of human brain and ability to give a better quality of life to patients. A native of India and a U.S. citizen, Dr. Gupta currently resides in Vienna, VA. In his spare time he likes to spend time with his kids and cook. Dr. Gupta 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 Encephalitis, Neurosarcoidosis, Memory Loss, and Seizures.

    Experienced in Bacterial Meningitis
    Neurology
    Experienced in Bacterial Meningitis
    Neurology

    Bon Secours Neurology Clinic

    1510 N 28th St Ste 110, 
    Richmond, VA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Scott Vota is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Richmond, Virginia. Dr. Vota is rated as an Experienced 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 Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Peripheral Neuropathy, Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease, Hereditary Sensory Neuropathy Type 1 (HSN1), and Thrombectomy.

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    Experienced in Bacterial Meningitis
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Experienced in Bacterial Meningitis
    Intensive Care Medicine

    UVA Health University Medical Center

    1215 Lee St, 
    Charlottesville, VA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jose Javier is an Intensive Care Medicine provider practicing medicine in Charlottesville, Virginia. Dr. Javier 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 Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Stroke, Apoplexy, and Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation.

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

    Infectious Diseases Physicians Inc

    3289 Woodburn Rd, 200, 
    Annandale, VA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi
    Offers Telehealth

    Facebook Live: Is it the Common Cold or the Flu?. Dr. Ambardar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bacterial Meningitis. She is also highly rated in 25 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Lymphangitis, Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia, Arachnoiditis, Pneumonia, and Craniectomy.

    Experienced in Bacterial Meningitis
    Experienced in Bacterial Meningitis
    3300 Gallows Rd, Department Of Medicine, 
    Falls Church, VA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Atul Ramesh is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Falls Church, Virginia. Dr. Ramesh is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bacterial Meningitis. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Stroke, Apoplexy, Transmyocardial Revascularization, and Stent Placement.

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

    Inova Children's Infectious Disease - Fairfax

    8280 Willow Oaks Corporate Dr, 300, 
    Fairfax, VA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Stephanie Smith is a specialty care physician board certified in pediatrics and pediatric infectious diseases at Inova Health System. She received her medical degree from the University of Vermont College of Medicine in 2015 and completed her pediatric residency at Inova, prior to completing her fellowship training at Nationwide Children's Hospital in Columbus, OH. Dr. Smith’s clinical areas of interest include appropriate use of antibiotics (antimicrobial stewardship), fever of unknown origin, and bone and joint infections. She also has a particular interest in infections and their prevention in immune-compromised hosts. Outside the office, Dr. Smith enjoys running and hiking with her family. Dr. Smith is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bacterial Meningitis. Her clinical expertise encompasses Bacterial Meningitis.

    Experienced in Bacterial Meningitis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Bacterial Meningitis
    Internal Medicine
    6910 Richmond Hwy, 120, 
    Alexandria, VA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Tahir Shaikh is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Alexandria, Virginia. Dr. Shaikh is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bacterial Meningitis. He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Acute Kidney Failure, Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C), COVID-19, Hip Replacement, and Ureteroscopy.

    Experienced in Bacterial Meningitis
    Infectious Disease | Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Bacterial Meningitis
    Infectious Disease | Internal Medicine

    Infectious Diseases Physicians Inc

    3289 Woodburn Rd, 200, 
    Annandale, VA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Aabha Jain is an Infectious Disease specialist and an Internal Medicine provider practicing medicine in Annandale, Virginia. Dr. Jain is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bacterial Meningitis. She is also highly rated in 27 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia, Pneumonia, Osteomyelitis, and Mediastinitis.

    Experienced in Bacterial Meningitis
    Infectious Disease
    Experienced in Bacterial Meningitis
    Infectious Disease
    1860 Town Center Dr, 310, 
    Reston, VA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Lavanya Nutankalva is an Infectious Disease provider practicing medicine in Reston, Virginia. Dr. Nutankalva is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bacterial Meningitis. She is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Lymphangitis, Sepsis, Pneumonia, and Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia.

    Experienced in Bacterial Meningitis
    Experienced in Bacterial Meningitis

    Mayo Clinic-Rochester

    5716 Cleveland St Ste 200, 
    Virginia Beach, VA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Eelco Wijdicks is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Virginia Beach, Virginia. Dr. Wijdicks 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 Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Guillain-Barre Syndrome, Increased Intracranial Pressure, Craniectomy, and Embolectomy.

    Experienced in Bacterial Meningitis
    Experienced in Bacterial Meningitis

    Mayo Clinic-Rochester

    5716 Cleveland St Ste 200, 
    Virginia Beach, VA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ivan Carabenciov is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Virginia Beach, Virginia. Dr. Carabenciov is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bacterial Meningitis. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Arachnoiditis, Meningitis, Radiation Induced Meningioma, and Glioma.

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

    Sentara Infectious Disease Specialists

    2006 Health Campus Dr, 
    Rockingham, VA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Parag Patel is an Infectious Disease provider practicing medicine in Rockingham, Virginia. Dr. Patel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bacterial Meningitis. He is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Osteomyelitis, Osteomyelitis in Children, Cellulitis, and Listeriosis.

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

    UVA Health Ryan White Hiv Clinic

    1300 Jefferson Park Ave Fl Fifth, 
    Charlottesville, VA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Christopher Moore is an Infectious Disease provider practicing medicine in Charlottesville, Virginia. Dr. Moore 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 Osteomyelitis, Osteomyelitis in Children, Sepsis, and Infectious Arthritis.

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

    UVA Health Ryan White Hiv Clinic

    1300 Jefferson Park Ave Fl Fifth, 
    Charlottesville, VA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Brian Wispelwey is an Infectious Disease provider practicing medicine in Charlottesville, Virginia. Dr. Wispelwey is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bacterial Meningitis. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses HIV/AIDS, Osteomyelitis, Myelitis, Thyroidectomy, and Endoscopy.

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

    Richmond Infectious Disease Specialists

    901 Hioaks Rd, 
    Richmond, VA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Robert Peskind is an Infectious Disease provider practicing medicine in Richmond, Virginia. Dr. Peskind is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bacterial Meningitis. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Osteomyelitis, Infectious Arthritis, Osteomyelitis in Children, and Infective Endocarditis.

    Experienced in Bacterial Meningitis
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Bacterial Meningitis
    Family Medicine

    Loudoun Medical Group PC

    117 N Bailey Ln Ste 200, 
    Purcellville, VA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Michael Wenzel is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Purcellville, Virginia. Dr. Wenzel 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 Folate Deficiency, Multiple Carboxylase Deficiency, Vitamin B12 Deficiency Anemia, and Subacute Combined Degeneration.

    Experienced in Bacterial Meningitis
    Experienced in Bacterial Meningitis

    Sentara Neurology Specialists

    1950 Glenn Mitchell Dr Ste 200, 
    Virginia Beach, VA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Dorothy Lyons is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Virginia Beach, Virginia. Dr. Lyons is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bacterial Meningitis. She is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Seizures, Stroke, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), and Gastrostomy.

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

    Sentara Infectious Disease Specialists

    2790 Godwin Blvd Ste 225, 
    Suffolk, VA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Yoseph Birku is an Infectious Disease provider practicing medicine in Suffolk, Virginia. Dr. Birku 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 Osteomyelitis, Sepsis, Osteomyelitis in Children, and Infectious Arthritis.

    Experienced in Bacterial Meningitis
    Neurology
    Experienced in Bacterial Meningitis
    Neurology

    Sentara Neurology Specialists

    301 Riverview Ave Ste 202, 
    Norfolk, VA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    James Wyant is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Norfolk, Virginia. Dr. Wyant is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bacterial Meningitis. He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Epilepsy, Stroke, Seizures, and Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure.

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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 Virginia, 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 Virginia, 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 Virginia, 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 Virginia, 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 Virginia, 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 Virginia, 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 Virginia, 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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