The 20 Best Encephalitis Doctors Near Me in Bergen, 12

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 146 doctor with experience in Encephalitis near Bergen, 12. Of these, 116 are Experienced, 23 are Advanced, 3 are Distinguished and 2 are Elite.

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    Elite in Encephalitis
    Elite in Encephalitis

    Nyu Langone Radiology-Ambulatory Care Center East 41st Street

    222 E 41st St Fl 5, 
    New York, NY 
     (7.4 km away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Claude Steriade is a Neurologist practicing medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Steriade is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalitis. She is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Encephalitis, Seizures, Epilepsy, and Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure.

    Elite in Encephalitis
    Pediatric Neurology
    Elite in Encephalitis
    Pediatric Neurology

    Mount Sinai

    1 Gustave L Levy Pl, 
    New York, NY 
     (12.0 km away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Anusha Yeshokumar is a Pediatric Neurologist practicing medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Yeshokumar is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalitis. She is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Anti-NMDA Receptor Encephalitis, Encephalitis, Stiff Person Syndrome, and Seizures.

    Advanced in Encephalitis
    Advanced in Encephalitis

    Northwell Health Physician Partners Neurology At Hudson Yards

    525 West 36th Street, 6th Floor, 
    New York, NY 
     (7.5 km away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Daniel Torres is a Neurologist practicing medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Torres is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalitis. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Peripheral Neuropathy, Concussion, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, and Brachial Plexopathy. Dr. Torres is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry & Neurology and American Board Of Psychiatry & Neurology-Neurophysiology.

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    Distinguished in Encephalitis
    Neurology
    Distinguished in Encephalitis
    Neurology

    Northwell Health Physician Partners Neurology At Lenox Hill

    130 East 77th Street, Black Hall, 8th Floor, 
    New York, NY 
     (10.0 km away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hebrew, Spanish
    Offers Telehealth

    Asaff Harel MD MSC is an Associate Professor of Neurology at the Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell and serves as the Director of the Comprehensive Multiple Sclerosis Center as well as the North Shore/LIJ Neurology Residency Program. He subspecializes in the care of people with neuroimmunological conditions such as multiple sclerosis, neuromyelitis optica, MOGAD, sarcoidosis, central nervous system vasculitis, and other related conditions. He received his medical degree from the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. He completed both residency and a neuroimmunology fellowship at the Mount Sinai Hospital. Outside of clinical work and teaching, Dr. Harel is devoted to research and is involved in several clinical trials and internal research projects studying MS and related conditions. Dr. Harel is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalitis. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Acute Flaccid Myelitis (AFM), Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), and Encephalitis. Dr. Harel is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry/Neurology-Neurology.

    Distinguished in Encephalitis
    Neurology
    Distinguished in Encephalitis
    Neurology

    Helen L. & Martin S. Kimmel Hyperbaric & Advanced Wound Healing Center

    240 E 38th St Fl 13, 
    New York, NY 
     (6.5 km away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Ilya Kister is a Neurologist practicing medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Kister is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalitis. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Neuromyelitis Optica, Optic Neuritis, Hip Replacement, and Knee Replacement.

    Distinguished in Encephalitis
    Distinguished in Encephalitis

    Mount Sinai

    1468 Madison Ave, 
    New York, NY 
     (11.9 km away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Nathalie Jette is a Neurologist practicing medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Jette is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalitis. She is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Epilepsy, Seizures, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, Absence Seizure, and Thrombectomy.

    Experienced in Encephalitis
    Experienced in Encephalitis

    New York University

    111 Broadway, Fl 2, 
    New York, NY 
     (2.8 km away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    David Kahn is a Neurologist practicing medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Kahn is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalitis. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Stroke, Apoplexy, Subdural Hematoma, Gastrostomy, and Transmyocardial Revascularization.

    Experienced in Encephalitis
    Experienced in Encephalitis

    Gramercy Park Physicians LLP

    10 Union Sq E, 
    New York, NY 
     (5.3 km away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Daniel Macgowan is a Neurologist practicing medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Macgowan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalitis. He is also highly rated in 27 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Primary Lateral Sclerosis, Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy, and Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 3.

    Experienced in Encephalitis
    Experienced in Encephalitis

    SUNY Downstate Medical Center

    450 Clarkson Ave, 
    Brooklyn, NY 
     (5.3 km away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Yaacov Anziska is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Brooklyn, New York. Dr. Anziska is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalitis. He is also highly rated in 36 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Myasthenia Gravis, Neuromyelitis Optica, Necrotizing Myopathy (NM), and HTLV-1 Associated Myelopathy.

    Experienced in Encephalitis
    Experienced in Encephalitis

    Werner K Doyle M.D. PC

    223 E 34th St, 
    New York, NY 
     (6.6 km away)
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Andrew Christiana is a Neurologist practicing medicine in New York, New York. He has been practicing medicine for over 10 years. Dr. Christiana is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalitis. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Anti-NMDA Receptor Encephalitis, Seizures, Encephalitis, and Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure.

    Experienced in Encephalitis
    Experienced in Encephalitis

    Werner K Doyle M.D. PC

    223 E 34th St, 
    New York, NY 
     (6.6 km away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Deana Gazzola is a Neurologist practicing medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Gazzola is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalitis. She is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Seizures, Partial Seizure, Partial Familial Epilepsy, and Memory Loss.

    Experienced in Encephalitis
    Experienced in Encephalitis

    United Medical Associates PLLC

    8714 5th Ave, 
    Brooklyn, NY 
     (8.0 km away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Amy Jongeling is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Brooklyn, New York. She has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Jongeling is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalitis. She is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Seizures, Memory Loss, Epilepsy, and Autosomal Dominant Partial Epilepsy with Auditory Features.

    Advanced in Encephalitis
    Advanced in Encephalitis

    Northwell Health Physician Partners Neurology At Third Avenue

    1317 3rd Avenue, 8th Floor, 
    New York, NY 
     (9.8 km away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Derek Chong is a Neurologist practicing medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Chong is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalitis. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Seizures, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, Epilepsy, and Encephalitis. Dr. Chong is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry/Neurology-Neurology, American Board Of Psychiatry/Neurology-Epilepsy, American Board Of Psychiatry & Neurology-Neurophysiology, and American Board Of Psychiatry & Neurology-Sleep Medicine.

    Advanced in Encephalitis
    Advanced in Encephalitis

    Northwell Health Physician Partners Neurology At Lenox Hill

    130 East 77th Street, Black Hall, 8th Floor, 
    New York, NY 
     (10.0 km away)
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Samir Alkabie is a Neurologist practicing medicine in New York, New York. He has been practicing medicine for over 10 years. Dr. Alkabie is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalitis. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Encephalitis, Optic Neuritis, Transverse Myelitis, and Neuromyelitis Optica. Dr. Alkabie is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry & Neurology.

    Advanced in Encephalitis
    Advanced in Encephalitis

    Northwell Health Physician Partners Neurology At Lenox Hill

    130 East 77th Street, Black Hall, 8th Floor, 
    New York, NY 
     (10.0 km away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Urdu
    Offers Telehealth

    Salman Azhar is a Neurologist practicing medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Azhar is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalitis. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Stroke, Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), Hemiplegia, Gastrostomy, and Stent Placement. Dr. Azhar is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry/Neurology-Neurology and American Board Of Psychiatry & Neurology-Vascular Neurology.

    Advanced in Encephalitis
    Neurology | Sleep Medicine
    Advanced in Encephalitis
    Neurology | Sleep Medicine

    Northwell Health Physician Partners Neurosciences And Cardiology At Rego Park

    95-25 Queens Boulevard, Suite D, 
    Rego Park, NY 
     (11.9 km away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi, Urdu
    Offers Telehealth

    Bibhuti Mishra is a Neurologist and a Sleep Medicine provider practicing medicine in Rego Park, New York. Dr. Mishra is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalitis. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Acute Cerebellar Ataxia, Supranuclear Ocular Palsy, Supranuclear Ophthalmoplegia, and Progressive Supranuclear Palsy Atypical. Dr. Mishra is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry/Neurology-Neurology and American Board Of Psychiatry & Neurology-Neurophysiology.

    Advanced in Encephalitis
    Advanced in Encephalitis

    Office

    10 Union Sq E Frnt 5H, 
    New York, NY 
     (4.9 km away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dewitt Pyburn is a primary care provider, practicing in Neurologist in New York, New York. Dr. Pyburn is rated as an Advanced provider 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, Anti-NMDA Receptor Encephalitis, Rasmussen Encephalitis, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, and Gastrostomy.

    Advanced in Encephalitis
    Advanced in Encephalitis

    Werner K Doyle M.D. PC

    223 E 34th St, 
    New York, NY 
     (6.6 km away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Daniel Friedman is a Neurologist practicing medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Friedman is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalitis. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Seizures, Memory Loss, Partial Seizure, and Partial Familial Epilepsy.

    Advanced in Encephalitis
    Advanced in Encephalitis

    NYU Langone Internal Medicine Associates

    222 E 41st St, 
    New York, NY 
     (7.1 km away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Steven Galetta is a Neurologist practicing medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Galetta is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalitis. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Optic Neuritis, Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Brown Syndrome, Concussion, and Thrombectomy.

    Neuroradiology
    Neuroradiology

    New York-Presbyterian Hospital

    525 E 68th St, 
    New York, NY 
     (9.2 km away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Gayle Salama is a Neuroradiologist practicing medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Salama is rated as undefined provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalitis. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak, Brain Herniation, Spinal Stenosis, and Hydrocephalus. Dr. Salama is board certified in Diagnostic Radiology and Neuroradiology.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    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 near Bergen, 12?

    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 near Bergen, 12?

    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 Encephalitis doctors near Bergen, 12?

    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 near Bergen, 12?

    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 near Bergen, 12?

    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 near Bergen, 12?

    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 near Bergen, 12?

    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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