The 20 Best Cryptococcal Meningitis Doctors Near Me in Baton Rouge, LA

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Last Updated: 09/19/2026

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MediFind found 25 doctor with experience in Cryptococcal Meningitis near Baton Rouge, LA. Of these, 24 are Experienced and 1 are Advanced.

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

    Baton Rouge General Medical Center

    8585 Picardy Ave, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Vasudev Tati is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Tati is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cryptococcal Meningitis. He is also highly rated in 51 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Sepsis, Necrosis, Cellulitis, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Tati is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Baton Rouge General Medical Center

    3600 Florida St, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Karthik Reddy is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Reddy is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cryptococcal Meningitis. He is also highly rated in 90 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Necrosis, Sepsis, Peptic Ulcer, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Reddy is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Baton Rouge General Medical Center

    8585 Picardy Ave, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Chenna Nalabolu is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Nalabolu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cryptococcal Meningitis. He is also highly rated in 60 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Peptic Ulcer, Necrosis, Cellulitis, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Nalabolu is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Amedisys Home Health Inc. Of Alabama

    5959 S Sherwood Forest Blvd, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Debbie Dixon is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. She has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Dixon is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cryptococcal Meningitis. She is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Cryptococcal Meningitis, Sepsis, Acute Kidney Failure, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Dixon is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Freedman Clinic Of Internal Medicine, LLP

    176 Versailles Blvd, 
    Alexandria, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Aaron Mclemore is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Alexandria, Louisiana. Dr. Mclemore is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cryptococcal Meningitis. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Osteomyelitis, Osteomyelitis in Children, Myelitis, and AIDS Dementia Complex. Dr. Mclemore is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Our Lady Of The Lake Regional Medical Center

    5000 Hennessy Blvd, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Matthew Buzhardt is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. He has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Buzhardt is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cryptococcal Meningitis. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hypothermia, Acute Kidney Failure, Sepsis, Pulmonary Edema, and Endoscopy. Dr. Buzhardt is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Our Lady Of The Lake Ascension

    1125 W Highway 30, 
    Gonzales, LA 
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Maria Maggio is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Gonzales, Louisiana. She has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Maggio 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 Hypothermia, Acute Kidney Failure, Heart Failure, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Maggio is currently accepting new patients.

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

    No/Aids Task Force

    1631 Elysian Fields Ave, 
    New Orleans, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Isolde Butler is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Butler 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 HIV/AIDS, Myelitis, AIDS Dysmorphic Syndrome, and AIDS Dementia Complex. Dr. Butler is currently accepting new patients.

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

    University Medical Center Ambulatory Care Building

    2001 Tulane Ave, 
    New Orleans, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Aimee Aysenne is a Neurologist practicing medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Aysenne 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 Stroke, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Apoplexy, Gastrostomy, and Transmyocardial Revascularization. Dr. Aysenne is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Amedisys Home Health Inc. Of Alabama

    5959 S Sherwood Forest Blvd, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Megan Nalewaik is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Nalewaik is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cryptococcal Meningitis. She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Acute Kidney Failure, Hypothermia, Leukemoid Reaction, and Sepsis.

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

    CHRISTUS St. Frances Cabrini Hospital

    3330 Masonic Dr, 
    Alexandria, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Binitha Joseph is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Alexandria, Louisiana. Dr. Joseph is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cryptococcal Meningitis. She is also highly rated in 23 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Familial Hypertension, Lung Metastases, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Gastrostomy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Joseph is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Teamhealth

    211 4th St, 
    Alexandria, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Ahmed Riaz is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Alexandria, Louisiana. Dr. Riaz 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 Sepsis, Acute Kidney Failure, Susac Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Riaz is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Wk Pierremont Hospitalists

    8001 Youree Dr, Suite 4007, 
    Shreveport, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Andrew O'young is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Shreveport, Louisiana. Dr. O'young is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cryptococcal Meningitis. He is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia, Atypical Pneumonia, Sepsis, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. O'young is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Dimple K Zaveri MD LLC

    4315 Houma Blvd, 
    Metairie, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Frank Rabito is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Metairie, Louisiana. Dr. Rabito is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cryptococcal Meningitis. He is also highly rated in 24 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Osteomyelitis, Osteomyelitis in Children, Infectious Arthritis, and Nontuberculous Mycobacterial Lung Disease. Dr. Rabito is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Our Lady Of The Lake Ascension

    1125 W Highway 30, 
    Gonzales, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Scott Babin is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Gonzales, Louisiana. Dr. Babin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cryptococcal Meningitis. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Sepsis, Acute Cystitis, Heart Failure, Pulmonary Edema, and Endoscopy. Dr. Babin is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Crescent Care

    2515 Canal St, 
    New Orleans, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Jolie Leblanc is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Leblanc 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 Myelitis, AIDS Dysmorphic Syndrome, HIV/AIDS, and AIDS Dementia Complex. Dr. Leblanc is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Our Lady Of The Lake Regional Medical Center

    5000 Hennessy Blvd, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Richard Davis is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Davis is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cryptococcal Meningitis. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pulmonary Edema, Heart Failure, Sepsis, Acute Kidney Failure, and Bone Marrow Aspiration. Dr. Davis is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Our Lady Of Lourdes Regional Medical Center Inc

    4801 Ambassador Caffery Pkwy, 
    Lafayette, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Nuria Rodriguez is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Rodriguez is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cryptococcal Meningitis. She is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses COVID-19, Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C), Stroke, Endoscopy, and Vertebroplasty. Dr. Rodriguez is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Teamhealth

    211 4th St, 
    Alexandria, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Abhishek Nair is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Alexandria, Louisiana. Dr. Nair is rated as an Experienced 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 Sepsis, Acute Kidney Failure, Peptic Ulcer, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Nair is currently accepting new patients.

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

    West Jefferson Medical Center

    1101 Medical Center Blvd, 
    Marrero, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Kenneth Malmstrom is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Marrero, Louisiana. Dr. Malmstrom is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cryptococcal Meningitis. His clinical expertise encompasses Acute Kidney Failure, Peptic Ulcer, Cryptococcal Meningitis, and Lung Metastases. Dr. Malmstrom is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 09/19/2026

    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 Baton Rouge, LA?

    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 Baton Rouge, LA?

    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 Baton Rouge, LA?

    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 Baton Rouge, LA?

    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 Baton Rouge, LA?

    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 Baton Rouge, LA?

    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 Baton Rouge, LA?

    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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