The 20 Best Encephalitis Doctors in Australia

Find the Top Encephalitis Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 11/08/2026

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MediFind found 563 doctor with experience in Encephalitis near Australia. Of these, 483 are Experienced, 66 are Advanced, 13 are Distinguished and 1 are Elite.

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    Elite in Encephalitis
    Elite in Encephalitis
    Referral may be required
    Westmead, NSW, AU 

    Russell Dale practices practicing medicine in Westmead, Australia. Mr. Dale is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalitis. He is also highly rated in 34 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Encephalitis, Chorea, Anti-NMDA Receptor Encephalitis, Thrombectomy, and Deep Brain Stimulation.

    Distinguished in Encephalitis
    Distinguished in Encephalitis
    Referral may be required
    99 Commercial Rd, 
    Melbourne, VIC, AU 

    Helmut Butzkueven practices practicing medicine in Melbourne, Australia. Mr. Butzkueven is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalitis. He is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), Optic Neuritis, Encephalitis, and Bone Marrow Transplant.

    Distinguished in Encephalitis
    Distinguished in Encephalitis
    Referral may be required
    Corner Hawkesbury Road And Hainsworth Street, 
    Westmead, NSW, AU 

    Philip Britton practices practicing medicine in Westmead, Australia. Mr. Britton is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalitis. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Encephalitis, Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS), Parainfluenza, COVID-19, and Lung Transplant.

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    Distinguished in Encephalitis
    Distinguished in Encephalitis
    Referral may be required
    99 Commercial Rd, 
    Melbourne, VIC, AU 

    Robb Wesselingh practices practicing medicine in Melbourne, Australia. Mr. Wesselingh is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalitis. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hashimoto Thyroiditis, Encephalitis, Neurotoxicity Syndromes, and Spastic Paraparesis.

    Distinguished in Encephalitis
    Distinguished in Encephalitis
    Referral may be required
    Hospital Road, 
    Concord, NSW, AU 

    Sudarshini Ramanathan practices practicing medicine in Concord, Australia. Ramanathan is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalitis. They are also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Hashimoto Thyroiditis, Optic Neuritis, Encephalitis, Myelin Oligodendrocyte Glycoprotein Antibody-Associated Disease, and Cataract Removal.

    Distinguished in Encephalitis
    Distinguished in Encephalitis
    Referral may be required
    99 Commercial Rd, 
    Melbourne, VIC, AU 

    Mastura Monif practices practicing medicine in Melbourne, Australia. Monif is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalitis. They are also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Hashimoto Thyroiditis, Encephalitis, Multiple Sclerosis (MS), and Neurotoxicity Syndromes.

    Distinguished in Encephalitis
    Distinguished in Encephalitis
    Referral may be required
    Brisbane, QLD, AU 

    Roy Hall practices practicing medicine in Brisbane, Australia. Mr. Hall is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalitis. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Encephalitis, West Nile Virus Infection, Japanese Encephalitis, and Yellow Fever.

    Distinguished in Encephalitis
    Distinguished in Encephalitis
    Referral may be required
    Commercial Road, 
    Melbourne, VIC, AU 

    Terence O'brien practices practicing medicine in Melbourne, Australia. Mr. O'brien is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalitis. He is also highly rated in 29 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Epilepsy, Seizures, Absence Seizure, and Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure.

    Distinguished in Encephalitis
    Distinguished in Encephalitis
    Referral may be required
    20 Weightman Street, 
    Herston, QLD, AU 

    Stefan Blum practices practicing medicine in Herston, Australia. Mr. Blum is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalitis. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Encephalitis, Anti-NMDA Receptor Encephalitis, Hashimoto Thyroiditis, Guillain-Barre Syndrome, and Deep Brain Stimulation.

    Distinguished in Encephalitis
    Distinguished in Encephalitis
    Referral may be required
    99 Commercial Rd, 
    Melbourne, VIC, AU 

    Nabil Seery practices practicing medicine in Melbourne, Australia. Mr. Seery is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalitis. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hashimoto Thyroiditis, Encephalitis, Neurotoxicity Syndromes, and Anti-NMDA Receptor Encephalitis.

    Distinguished in Encephalitis
    Distinguished in Encephalitis
    Referral may be required
    246 Clayton Road, 
    Clayton, VIC, AU 

    Udaya Seneviratne practices practicing medicine in Clayton, Australia. Seneviratne is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalitis. They are also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Seizures, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, Epilepsy, and Absence Seizure.

    Distinguished in Encephalitis
    Distinguished in Encephalitis
    Referral may be required
    Physical And Mental Health Stream, 
    Brisbane, QLD, AU 

    Nicola Warren practices practicing medicine in Brisbane, Australia. Ms. Warren is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalitis. She is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Anti-NMDA Receptor Encephalitis, Encephalitis, Schizophrenia, Bipolar Disorder (BPD), and Salpingo-Oophorectomy.

    Distinguished in Encephalitis
    Distinguished in Encephalitis
    Referral may be required
    Level 6, 99 Commercial Road, 
    Melbourne, VIC, AU 

    Katherine Buzzard practices practicing medicine in Melbourne, Australia. Ms. Buzzard is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalitis. She is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Hashimoto Thyroiditis, Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), and Encephalitis.

    Distinguished in Encephalitis
    Distinguished in Encephalitis
    Referral may be required
    Sydney, NSW, AU 

    Shekeeb Mohammad practices practicing medicine in Sydney, Australia. Mohammad is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalitis. They are also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Anti-NMDA Receptor Encephalitis, Chorea, Encephalitis, Drug Induced Dyskinesia, and Deep Brain Stimulation.

    Advanced in Encephalitis
    Advanced in Encephalitis
    Referral may be required
    025, 90 South Street, 
    Murdoch, WA, AU 

    Cheryl Jones practices practicing medicine in Murdoch, Australia. Ms. Jones is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalitis. She is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Fetal Enterovirus Syndrome, Congenital Cytomegalovirus, Encephalitis, and Cytomegalic Inclusion Disease.

    Advanced in Encephalitis
    Advanced in Encephalitis
    Referral may be required
    Science Rd, 
    Camperdown, NSW, AU 

    Kristine Macartney practices practicing medicine in Camperdown, Australia. Ms. Macartney is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalitis. She is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Intussusception in Children, Flu, Chickenpox, and Shingles.

    Advanced in Encephalitis
    Advanced in Encephalitis
    Referral may be required
    105 Rocklands Drive, 
    Tiwi, NT, AU 

    Bart Currie practices practicing medicine in Tiwi, Australia. Mr. Currie is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalitis. He is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Melioidosis, Scabies, Strongyloidiasis, and Rhabditida Infections.

    Advanced in Encephalitis
    Advanced in Encephalitis
    Referral may be required
    Level 6, 99 Commercial Road, 
    Melbourne, VIC, AU 

    Sarah Griffith practices practicing medicine in Melbourne, Australia. Ms. Griffith is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalitis. She is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hashimoto Thyroiditis, Encephalitis, Neurotoxicity Syndromes, and Memory Loss.

    Advanced in Encephalitis
    Advanced in Encephalitis
    Referral may be required
    Brisbane, QLD, AU 

    Andrew Swayne practices practicing medicine in Brisbane, Australia. Mr. Swayne is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalitis. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Encephalitis, Anti-NMDA Receptor Encephalitis, Herpes Simplex Encephalitis, and Hashimoto Thyroiditis.

    Advanced in Encephalitis
    Advanced in Encephalitis
    Referral may be required
    Acacia Ridge, 
    Brisbane, QLD, AU 

    Jody Peters-Hobson practices practicing medicine in Brisbane, Australia. Peters-Hobson is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalitis. They are also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Yellow Fever, Togaviridae Disease, Encephalitis, and Japanese Encephalitis.

    While we make every effort to provide the best results possible, data is currently limited outside of the United States. Doctors listed may include both clinicians and researchers, and individuals relocate frequently. We recommend contacting doctors directly to confirm their location and areas of focus. Contact information is provided when available. Learn more about our expert tiers.
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    Last Updated: 11/08/2026

    What is the definition of Encephalitis?

    Encephalitis is irritation and swelling (inflammation) of the brain, most often due to infections.

    When should I see an Encephalitis doctor in Australia?

    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 an Encephalitis doctor in Australia?

    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 do I find the best Encephalitis doctor in Australia?

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    How does MediFind rank Encephalitis doctors in Australia?

    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 Encephalitis doctors in Australia?

    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 an Encephalitis doctor in Australia?

    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 Encephalitis doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Encephalitis 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 an Encephalitis doctor in Australia?

    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 Encephalitis 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 Encephalitis 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 Encephalitis doctors in Australia?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Encephalitis 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 an Encephalitis doctor that offers video calls?

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