The 20 Best Cryptococcal Meningitis Doctors Near Me in council bluffs, IA

Find the Top Cryptococcal Meningitis Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 12 doctor with experience in Cryptococcal Meningitis near council bluffs, IA. Of these, 11 are Experienced and 1 are Advanced.

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    Advanced in Cryptococcal Meningitis
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Cryptococcal Meningitis
    Internal Medicine

    Methodist Physicians Clinic (201 Building)

    201 Ridge St, 
    Council Bluffs, IA 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Alan Kricsfeld is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Council Bluffs, Iowa. Dr. Kricsfeld is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cryptococcal Meningitis. He is also highly rated in 28 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Coronary Heart Disease, High Cholesterol, Hypothyroidism, Vertebroplasty, and Bone Graft. Dr. Kricsfeld is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Neurological Sciences Center At Clarkson Doctors Building North

    4242 Farnam St., Suite 650, 
    Omaha, NE 
     (6.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, American Sign Language
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Michael Pichler is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Omaha, Nebraska. Dr. Pichler 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 Stroke, West Nile Virus Infection, Apoplexy, Transmyocardial Revascularization, and Stent Placement. Dr. Pichler is currently accepting new patients.

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

    CHI Health Mercy Council Bluffs

    800 Mercy Dr, 
    Council Bluffs, IA 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Sara Albagoush is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Council Bluffs, Iowa. Dr. Albagoush 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 Sepsis, Gitelman Syndrome, Low Potassium Level, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Albagoush is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Pulmonary Infectious Disease Associates PC

    1 Edmundson Pl Ste 312, 
    Council Bluffs, IA 
     (4.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    John Southard is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Council Bluffs, Iowa. Dr. Southard is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cryptococcal Meningitis. He is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Emphysema, Bullae, Lung Metastases, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), and Advanced Bronchoscopy. Dr. Southard is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Think Whole Person Healthcare

    7100 West Center Road, 
    Omaha, NE 
     (8.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Steven Zuber is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Omaha, Nebraska. Dr. Zuber is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cryptococcal Meningitis. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses High Cholesterol, Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Empyema, and Sinusitis. Dr. Zuber is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Cryptococcal Meningitis
    Nurse Practitioner | Nephrology
    Experienced in Cryptococcal Meningitis
    Nurse Practitioner | Nephrology
    Referral may be required

    Internal Medicine Specialties At Durham Outpatient Center

    4400 Emile St., 
    Omaha, NE 
     (6.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, American Sign Language
    Accepting New Patients

    Lisa Hill is a Nurse Practitioner specialist and a Nephrologist practicing medicine in Omaha, Nebraska. Hill, NP is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cryptococcal Meningitis. Her clinical expertise encompasses Cryptococcal Meningitis, Cytomegalic Inclusion Disease, Cytomegalovirus Infection, and Chronic Kidney Disease. Hill, NP is currently accepting new patients.

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

    CHI Health Clinic Family Medicine (Florence)

    8613 N 30th St, 
    Omaha, NE 
     (7.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Nicholas Steier is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Omaha, Nebraska. Dr. Steier is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cryptococcal Meningitis. He is also highly rated in 21 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, Endoscopy, and Ureteroscopy. Dr. Steier is board certified in Family Medicine - American Board Of Family Medicine. Dr. Steier is currently accepting new patients.

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

    CHI Health Clinic Nephrology (CUMC - Bergan Mercy)

    7710 Mercy Rd, Ste 426, 
    Omaha, NE 
     (9.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Khalid Bashir is a Nephrologist practicing medicine in Omaha, Nebraska. Dr. Bashir is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cryptococcal Meningitis. He is also highly rated in 22 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Low Sodium Level, Acute Kidney Failure, Chronic Kidney Disease, and Nephrosclerosis. Dr. Bashir is board certified in Nephrology - American Board Of Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine - American Board Of Internal Medicine, and Critical Care Medicine - American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Bashir is currently accepting new patients.

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

    CHI Health Clinic Nephrology (CUMC - Bergan Mercy)

    7710 Mercy Rd, Ste 426, 
    Omaha, NE 
     (9.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Muhammad Guhjjar is a Nephrologist practicing medicine in Omaha, Nebraska. Dr. Guhjjar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cryptococcal Meningitis. His clinical expertise encompasses Cryptococcal Meningitis. Dr. Guhjjar is currently accepting new patients.

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

    UNMC Physicians

    988102 Nebraska Medical Ctr, 
    Omaha, NE 
     (6.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, American Sign Language
    Accepting New Patients

    Brady Bulian is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Omaha, Nebraska. Dr. Bulian is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cryptococcal Meningitis. His clinical expertise encompasses Osteomyelitis, Neurotoxicity Syndromes, St. Anthony's Fire, Endoscopy, and Pacemaker Implantation. Dr. Bulian is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Chi Health Clinic Infectious Disease (CuMc-Bergan Mercy)

    7710 Mercy Rd Ste 3000, 
    Omaha, NE 
     (10.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Rima El-Herte is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Omaha, Nebraska. Dr. El-Herte is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cryptococcal Meningitis. She is also highly rated in 33 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Sepsis, Infective Endocarditis, Erysipelas, and St. Anthony's Fire. Dr. El-Herte is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Kakish MD PC

    14440 F St Ste 121, 
    Omaha, NE 
     (13.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Arabic, French
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Eyad Kakish is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Omaha, Nebraska. Dr. Kakish 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 Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Decerebrate Posture, and Decorticate Posture. Dr. Kakish is currently accepting new patients.

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    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 council bluffs, IA?

    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 council bluffs, IA?

    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 council bluffs, IA?

    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 council bluffs, IA?

    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 council bluffs, IA?

    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 council bluffs, IA?

    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 council bluffs, IA?

    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 

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