The 20 Best Encephalitis Doctors Near Me in Rio de Janeiro, BR

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Last Updated: 11/08/2026

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MediFind found 61 doctor with experience in Encephalitis near Rio de Janeiro, BR. Of these, 58 are Experienced and 3 are Advanced.

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    Advanced in Encephalitis
    Advanced in Encephalitis
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    Fiocruz, RJ, BR 

    David Brown practices practicing medicine in Fiocruz, Brazil. Mr. Brown is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalitis. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Encephalitis, Togaviridae Disease, Zika Virus Disease, and Seizures.

    Advanced in Encephalitis
    Advanced in Encephalitis
    Referral may be required
    Rio De Janeiro, RJ, BR 

    Julia Clarke practices practicing medicine in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil. Ms. Clarke is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalitis. She is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Zika Virus Disease, Memory Loss, Microcephaly, and Achalasia Microcephaly Syndrome.

    Advanced in Encephalitis
    Advanced in Encephalitis
    Referral may be required
    Rio De Janeiro, RJ, BR 

    Marta Giovanetti practices practicing medicine in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil. Ms. Giovanetti is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalitis. She is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Viral Hemorrhagic Fever, Togaviridae Disease, Yellow Fever, and Zika Virus Disease.

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    Experienced in Encephalitis
    Experienced in Encephalitis
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    Rio De Janeiro, RJ, BR 

    Sergio Ferreira practices practicing medicine in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil. Mr. Ferreira is rated as an Experienced 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 Memory Loss, Alzheimer's Disease, Dementia, and Encephalitis.

    Experienced in Encephalitis
    Experienced in Encephalitis
    Referral may be required
    Rio De Janeiro, RJ, BR 

    Marzia Sohler-Puccioni practices practicing medicine in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil. Ms. Sohler-Puccioni is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalitis. She is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses HTLV-1 Associated Myelopathy, Myelitis, Dengue Fever, and Spastic Paraparesis.

    Experienced in Encephalitis
    Experienced in Encephalitis
    Referral may be required
    Rio De Janeiro, RJ, BR 

    Claudia Figueiredo practices practicing medicine in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil. Ms. Figueiredo is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalitis. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Zika Virus Disease, Memory Loss, Encephalitis, and Alzheimer's Disease.

    Experienced in Encephalitis
    Experienced in Encephalitis
    Referral may be required
    Boulevard 28 De Setembro, 77, Vila Isabel, 
    Rio De Janeiro, RJ, BR 

    Diogo Correa-Goulart practices practicing medicine in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil. Mr. Correa-Goulart is rated as an Experienced 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 Togaviridae Disease, Currarino Triad, Syringomyelia, and Chikungunya.

    Experienced in Encephalitis
    Experienced in Encephalitis
    Referral may be required
    Resende Street 165, 
    Rio De Janeiro, RJ, BR 

    Nicolle Zimmermann practices practicing medicine in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil. Ms. Zimmermann is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalitis. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Memory Loss, Encephalitis, Meningitis, and Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE).

    Experienced in Encephalitis
    Experienced in Encephalitis
    Referral may be required
    Rio De Janeiro, RJ, BR 

    Cristiane Soares practices practicing medicine in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil. Soares is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalitis. They are also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Togaviridae Disease, Chikungunya, Guillain-Barre Syndrome, and Zika Virus Disease.

    Experienced in Encephalitis
    Experienced in Encephalitis
    Referral may be required
    303 Marquês Do Paraná Street, 
    Niteroi, RJ, BR 

    Diogo Correa practices practicing medicine in Niteroi, Brazil. Mr. Correa is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalitis. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Neurosyphilis, Tabes Dorsalis, Teratoma of the Mediastinum, and Camurati-Engelmann Disease.

    Experienced in Encephalitis
    Experienced in Encephalitis
    Referral may be required
    Rio De Janeiro, RJ, BR 

    Carlos Brandao practices practicing medicine in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil. Mr. Brandao is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalitis. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Transverse Myelitis, Neuromyelitis Optica, Optic Neuritis, and Multiple Sclerosis (MS).

    Experienced in Encephalitis
    Experienced in Encephalitis
    Referral may be required
    Barra Da Tijuca, RJ, BR 

    Emerson Gasparetto practices practicing medicine in Barra Da Tijuca, Brazil. Gasparetto is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalitis. They are also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Neuromyelitis Optica, Transverse Myelitis, Optic Neuritis, and Multiple Sclerosis (MS).

    Experienced in Encephalitis
    Experienced in Encephalitis
    Referral may be required
    Rio De Janeiro, RJ, BR 

    Fernando Bozza practices practicing medicine in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil. Mr. Bozza is rated as an Experienced 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 Dengue Fever, Viral Hemorrhagic Fever, Sepsis, and Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS).

    Experienced in Encephalitis
    Experienced in Encephalitis
    Referral may be required
    Niteroi, RJ, BR 

    Camila Pupe practices practicing medicine in Niteroi, Brazil. Ms. Pupe is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalitis. She is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy, Leprosy, SAPHO Syndrome, and Neuralgia.

    Experienced in Encephalitis
    Experienced in Encephalitis
    Referral may be required
    Rio De Janeiro, RJ, BR 

    Felipe Naveca practices practicing medicine in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil. Mr. Naveca is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalitis. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Arbovirosis, Dengue Fever, Togaviridae Disease, and Viral Hemorrhagic Fever.

    Experienced in Encephalitis
    Experienced in Encephalitis
    Referral may be required
    Rio De Janeiro, RJ, BR 

    Luis Santos practices practicing medicine in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil. Mr. Santos is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalitis. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Alzheimer's Disease, Dementia, Encephalitis, and Lewy Body Dementia (LBD).

    Experienced in Encephalitis
    Experienced in Encephalitis
    Referral may be required
    Rio De Janeiro, RJ, BR 

    Fernanda Moll-Tovar practices practicing medicine in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil. Ms. Moll-Tovar is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalitis. She is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Corpus Callosum Agenesis, Microcephaly, Achalasia Microcephaly Syndrome, and Zika Virus Disease.

    Experienced in Encephalitis
    Experienced in Encephalitis
    Referral may be required
    Rio De Janeiro, RJ, BR 

    Soniza Leon-Alves practices practicing medicine in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil. Leon-Alves is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalitis. They are also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Neuromyelitis Optica, Transverse Myelitis, Optic Neuritis, and Memory Loss.

    Experienced in Encephalitis
    Experienced in Encephalitis
    Referral may be required
    Rio De Janeiro, RJ, BR 

    Marco Lima practices practicing medicine in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil. Mr. Lima is rated as an Experienced 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 HTLV-1 Associated Myelopathy, Spastic Paraparesis, Sporotrichosis, and Myelitis.

    Experienced in Encephalitis
    Experienced in Encephalitis
    Referral may be required
    Nova Iguacu, RJ, BR 

    Marco Orsini practices practicing medicine in Nova Iguacu, Brazil. Mr. Orsini is rated as an Experienced 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 Post Polio Syndrome, Primary Lateral Sclerosis, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Myelomeningocele, and Deep Brain Stimulation.

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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 Rio de Janeiro, BR?

    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 Rio de Janeiro, BR?

    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 Rio de Janeiro, BR?

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    How does MediFind rank Encephalitis doctors in Rio de Janeiro, BR?

    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 Rio de Janeiro, BR?

    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 Rio de Janeiro, BR?

    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 Rio de Janeiro, BR?

    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 Rio de Janeiro, BR?

    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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