The 20 Best Cryptococcal Meningitis Doctors Near Me in torrance, CA

Find the Top Cryptococcal Meningitis Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 09/26/2026

Save doctors for later
Sign Up
Not sure about your diagnosis?
Check Your Symptoms
Already have a doctor?
Find A Second Opinion

MediFind found 21 doctor with experience in Cryptococcal Meningitis near torrance, CA. Of these, 19 are Experienced and 2 are Advanced.

Location
LocationClose
21 providers found
    Experienced in Cryptococcal Meningitis
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Cryptococcal Meningitis
    Family Medicine

    Kindred Hospital-Los Angeles At Providence Little Company Of Mary

    4101 Torrance Blvd, 
    Torrance, CA 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jennifer Chan is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Torrance, California. Dr. Chan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cryptococcal Meningitis. Her clinical expertise encompasses Sepsis, Apoplexy, Stroke, Gastrostomy, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

    Experienced in Cryptococcal Meningitis
    Experienced in Cryptococcal Meningitis
    Referral may be required
    4201 Torrance Boulevard, Suite 560, 
    Torrance, CA 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Yih-lin Nien is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Torrance, California. Dr. Nien is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cryptococcal Meningitis. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Stroke, Seizures, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, and Dysarthria. Dr. Nien is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Cryptococcal Meningitis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Cryptococcal Meningitis
    Internal Medicine

    J Christopher Matchison MD Inc.

    2841 Lomita Blvd Ste 235, 
    Torrance, CA 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Hazem Abdelsalam is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Torrance, California. Dr. Abdelsalam is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cryptococcal Meningitis. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hypovolemic Shock, Cardiogenic Shock, Cardiac Arrest, and Sepsis.

    Learn about our expert tiers
    Experienced in Cryptococcal Meningitis
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Cryptococcal Meningitis
    Family Medicine

    Elana Craemer, MD

    450 E Spring St Ste 1, 
    Long Beach, CA 
     (9.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Elana Craemer is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Long Beach, California. Dr. Craemer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cryptococcal Meningitis. She is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Urethritis, Diabetic Retinopathy, Vulvovaginitis, Gonorrhea, and Intrauterine Device Insertion. Dr. Craemer is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Cryptococcal Meningitis
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Cryptococcal Meningitis
    Family Medicine

    MemorialCare Medical Group - Long Beach

    450 E Spring St Ste 1, 
    Long Beach, CA 
     (9.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Odrin Castillo is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Long Beach, California. Dr. Castillo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cryptococcal Meningitis. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Hypertension. Dr. Castillo is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Cryptococcal Meningitis
    Advanced in Cryptococcal Meningitis
    Referral may be required

    Neuromedical Diagnostic Med

    701 E 28th St, 
    Long Beach, CA 
     (9.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Banafsheh Yafeh is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Long Beach, California. Dr. Yafeh is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cryptococcal Meningitis. She is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Stroke, Hydrocephalus, Landau-Kleffner Syndrome, Status Epilepticus, and Thrombectomy. Dr. Yafeh is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Experienced in Cryptococcal Meningitis
    Experienced in Cryptococcal Meningitis
    Referral may be required

    Martin Luther King Jr. Community Medical Group

    135 E Compton Blvd, 
    Compton, CA 
     (7.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Frank Lin is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Compton, California. Dr. Lin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cryptococcal Meningitis. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Seizures, Epilepsy, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, and Stroke. Dr. Lin is board certified in American Board Psychiatry & Neurology. Dr. Lin is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Cryptococcal Meningitis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Cryptococcal Meningitis
    Internal Medicine

    Regents Of The University Of California

    5767 W Century Blvd Ste 400, 
    Los Angeles,, CA 
     (8.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Ami Philipp is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Los Angeles,, California. Dr. Philipp is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cryptococcal Meningitis. She is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Nonallergic Rhinopathy, Hives, Chronic Spontaneous Urticaria (CSU), and Vibratory Urticaria.

    Experienced in Cryptococcal Meningitis
    Experienced in Cryptococcal Meningitis
    Referral may be required

    Coast Neurosurgical Associates

    2888 Long Beach Blvd, 
    Long Beach, CA 
     (8.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ramin Javahery is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Long Beach, California. Dr. Javahery is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cryptococcal Meningitis. He is also highly rated in 55 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Apoplexy, Thrombectomy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Javahery is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology.

    Experienced in Cryptococcal Meningitis
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Cryptococcal Meningitis
    Family Medicine

    MemorialCare Medical Group - Long Beach

    450 E Spring St Ste 1, 
    Long Beach, CA 
     (9.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jennifer Perdomo is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Long Beach, California. Dr. Perdomo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cryptococcal Meningitis. Her clinical expertise encompasses Amenorrhea, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Familial Hypertension, and Hypertension.

    Experienced in Cryptococcal Meningitis
    Interventional Radiology
    Experienced in Cryptococcal Meningitis
    Interventional Radiology
    Referral may be required

    Michael Liu, MD

    2801 Atlantic Ave, 
    Long Beach, CA 
     (9.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Michael Liu practices practicing medicine in Long Beach, California. Dr. Liu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cryptococcal Meningitis. His clinical expertise encompasses Ascites, Leukemia, Cryptococcal Meningitis, and Visceromegaly. Dr. Liu is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Cryptococcal Meningitis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Cryptococcal Meningitis
    Internal Medicine

    St. Mary Medical Center Long Beach

    1050 Linden Ave, 
    Long Beach, CA 
     (9.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Juan Polanco is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Long Beach, California. Dr. Polanco is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cryptococcal Meningitis. He is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Sepsis, Renovascular Hypertension, Interstitial Nephritis, Balloon Sinuplasty, and Endoscopy.

    Advanced in Cryptococcal Meningitis
    Advanced in Cryptococcal Meningitis
    Referral required

    Southland Neurologic Institute

    3747 Worsham Ave, 
    Long Beach, CA 
     (11.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Nima Ramezan-Arab is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Long Beach, California. Dr. Ramezan-Arab is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cryptococcal Meningitis. He is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Stroke, Seizures, Epilepsy, Memory Loss, and Thrombectomy. Dr. Ramezan-Arab is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology. Dr. Ramezan-Arab is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Cryptococcal Meningitis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Cryptococcal Meningitis
    Internal Medicine

    Community Medical Wellness Center Usa

    1533 Alamitos Ave, 
    Long Beach, CA 
     (10.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Nagasamudra Ashok is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Long Beach, California. Dr. Ashok is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cryptococcal Meningitis. He is also highly rated in 61 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Hypertension, Sepsis, Pneumonia, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Ashok is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Experienced in Cryptococcal Meningitis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Cryptococcal Meningitis
    Internal Medicine

    Playa Vista Medical Offices

    5300 Mcconnell Avenue, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (10.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Erica Miranda is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Miranda is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cryptococcal Meningitis. Her clinical expertise encompasses Cryptococcal Meningitis, Erythromelalgia, and Cryptococcosis.

    Experienced in Cryptococcal Meningitis
    Nephrology
    Experienced in Cryptococcal Meningitis
    Nephrology
    Referral may be required

    Prohealth Partners A Medical Group Inc.

    5750 Downey Ave, 
    Lakewood, CA 
     (11.0 miles away)
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Zar Chan is a Nephrologist practicing medicine in Lakewood, California. She has been practicing medicine for over 18 years. Dr. Chan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cryptococcal Meningitis. She is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Acute Kidney Failure, Nephrosclerosis, Renovascular Hypertension, and Acute Tubular Necrosis. Dr. Chan is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Chan is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Cryptococcal Meningitis
    Experienced in Cryptococcal Meningitis
    Referral may be required

    Southland Neurologic Institute

    3747 Worsham Ave, 
    Long Beach, CA 
     (11.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    George Wang is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Long Beach, California. Dr. Wang is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cryptococcal Meningitis. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Stroke, Seizures, Neurotoxicity Syndromes, and Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA). Dr. Wang is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology.

    Experienced in Cryptococcal Meningitis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Cryptococcal Meningitis
    Internal Medicine

    Geriheal PC

    9640 Venice Blvd, 
    Culver City, CA 
     (13.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Brittany Brinley is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Culver City, California. Dr. Brinley is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cryptococcal Meningitis. She is also highly rated in 57 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Sepsis, Anemia, Hypertension, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Brinley is board certified in American Osteopathic Board Internal Medicine. Dr. Brinley is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Cryptococcal Meningitis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Cryptococcal Meningitis
    Internal Medicine

    KFH West Los Angeles Blood Gas Laboratory

    6041 Cadillac Ave, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (14.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kimberly Kim is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Kim is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cryptococcal Meningitis. Her clinical expertise encompasses Sepsis, Cryptococcal Meningitis, and Cryptococcosis.

    Experienced in Cryptococcal Meningitis
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Cryptococcal Meningitis
    Family Medicine

    Optum - Downtown La

    1120 W Washington Blvd, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (14.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Namiko Nerio is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Nerio is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cryptococcal Meningitis. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Sepsis, Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia, Atypical Pneumonia, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Nerio is board certified in American Osteopathic Board Family Medicine.

    Showing 1-20 of 21

    Last Updated: 09/26/2026

    What is the definition of Cryptococcal Meningitis?

    Cryptococcal meningitis is a fungal infection of the tissues covering the brain and spinal cord. These tissues are called meninges.

    When should I see a Cryptococcal Meningitis doctor near torrance, 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 Cryptococcal Meningitis doctor near torrance, 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 Cryptococcal Meningitis doctors near torrance, 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 Cryptococcal Meningitis doctors near torrance, 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 Cryptococcal Meningitis doctor near torrance, 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 Cryptococcal Meningitis doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Cryptococcal 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 Cryptococcal Meningitis doctor near torrance, 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 Cryptococcal 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 Cryptococcal 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 Cryptococcal Meningitis doctors near torrance, CA?

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

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Cryptococcal 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 

    Read more about our Content Policy.