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    MediFind found 468 doctor with experience in Encephalitis near California, US. Of these, 398 are Experienced, 60 are Advanced, 8 are Distinguished and 1 are Elite.

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    468 providers found
      Elite in Encephalitis
      Elite in Encephalitis

      Ucsf Medical Group Business Services

      400 Parnassus Ave, 
      San Francisco, CA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Jeffrey Gelfand is a Neurologist in San Francisco, California. Dr. Gelfand is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalitis. His top areas of expertise are Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Encephalitis, Neurosarcoidosis, and Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS).

      Distinguished in Encephalitis
      Distinguished in Encephalitis
      27700 Medical Center Road, 
      Mission Viejo, CA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      James Cushing is a Physiatrist in Mission Viejo, California. Dr. Cushing is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalitis. His top areas of expertise are Encephalitis, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Stroke, and Subdural Hematoma. Dr. Cushing is currently accepting new patients.

      Stephen P. Luby
      Distinguished in Encephalitis
      Internal Medicine
      Distinguished in Encephalitis
      Internal Medicine
      473 Via Ortega, Y2e2, Mc 4205, 
      Stanford, CA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Stephen Luby is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Stanford, California. Dr. Luby is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalitis. His top areas of expertise are Diarrhea, Parainfluenza, Typhoid Fever, and Salmonella Enterocolitis.

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      Antonio K. Liu
      Advanced in Encephalitis
      Advanced in Encephalitis

      White Memorial Medical Group

      1701 E Cesar E Chavez Ave, Ste 510, 
      Los Angeles, CA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      We specialize in state of the art treatment of all diseases and conditions related to neurological conditions. Dr. Liu is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalitis. His top areas of expertise are Vertigo, Miller-Fisher Syndrome, Stroke, and Guillain-Barre Syndrome.

      Ariele L. Greenfield
      Advanced in Encephalitis
      Advanced in Encephalitis

      PAMF Multiple Sclerosis Center

      Mountain View, CA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Ariele Greenfield is a Neurologist in Mountain View, California. Dr. Greenfield is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalitis. Her top areas of expertise are Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), Encephalitis, and Neuromyelitis Optica. Dr. Greenfield is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Encephalitis
      Experienced in Encephalitis

      Ucsf Medical Group Business Services

      521 Parnassus Ave, 
      San Francisco, CA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Scott Josephson is a Neurologist in San Francisco, California. Dr. Josephson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalitis. His top areas of expertise are Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease, Stroke, MELAS Syndrome, Transmyocardial Revascularization, and Stent Placement.

      Experienced in Encephalitis
      Experienced in Encephalitis

      Ucsf Medical Group Business Services

      505 Parnassus Ave, 
      San Francisco, CA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Robert Knowlton is a Neurologist in San Francisco, California. Dr. Knowlton is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalitis. His top areas of expertise are Seizures, Epilepsy, Autosomal Dominant Nocturnal Frontal Lobe Epilepsy (ADNFLE), Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, and Deep Brain Stimulation.

      Distinguished in Encephalitis
      Distinguished in Encephalitis

      Stanford Health Care

      5555 W Las Positas Blvd, 
      Pleasanton, CA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Scheherazade Le is a Neurologist in Pleasanton, California. Dr. Le is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalitis. Her top areas of expertise are Seizures, Epilepsy, Encephalitis, Tuberous Sclerosis Complex, and Endovascular Embolization.

      Distinguished in Encephalitis
      Neurology
      Distinguished in Encephalitis
      Neurology

      Stanford Health Care

      300 Pasteur Dr, 
      Stanford, CA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      May Han is a Neurologist in Stanford, California. Dr. Han is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalitis. Her top areas of expertise are Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Transverse Myelitis, Encephalitis, and Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS).

      Distinguished in Encephalitis
      Neurology | Psychiatry
      Distinguished in Encephalitis
      Neurology | Psychiatry
      50 Red Hill Ave, 
      San Anselmo, CA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Ilkcan Cokgor is a Neurologist and a Psychiatrist in San Anselmo, California. Dr. Cokgor is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalitis. Her top areas of expertise are Stroke, Migraine with Brainstem Aura, Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), and Alzheimer's Disease.

      Distinguished in Encephalitis
      Pediatric Neurology | Neurology
      Distinguished in Encephalitis
      Pediatric Neurology | Neurology

      Childrens Hospital Los Angeles Medical Group Inc

      4650 W Sunset Blvd, 
      Los Angeles, CA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Jonathan Santoro is a Pediatric Neurologist and a Neurologist in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Santoro is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalitis. His top areas of expertise are Down Syndrome, Encephalitis, Acute Flaccid Myelitis (AFM), Adenoidectomy, and Gastrostomy.

      Distinguished in Encephalitis
      General Practice
      Distinguished in Encephalitis
      General Practice

      Beverly Hills Medical Corporation

      4560 Admiralty Way, Suite 303, 
      Marina Del Rey, CA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Ali Hadadz is a primary care provider, practicing in General Practice in Marina Del Rey, California. Dr. Hadadz is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalitis. His top areas of expertise are Encephalitis, Sepsis, Tracheitis, Gastrostomy, and Colonoscopy.

      Distinguished in Encephalitis
      Distinguished in Encephalitis
      139 E Putnam Ave, 
      Porterville, CA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Oscar-alfonso Hernandez is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Porterville, California. Dr. Hernandez is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalitis. His top areas of expertise are Encephalitis, Familial Hypertriglyceridemia, Togaviridae Disease, and Chronic Pain.

      Advanced in Encephalitis
      Pediatric Neurology | Neurology
      Advanced in Encephalitis
      Pediatric Neurology | Neurology
      505 S Main St Ste 350, 
      Orange, CA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Janetta Arellano is a Pediatric Neurologist and a Neurologist in Orange, California. Dr. Arellano is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalitis. Her top areas of expertise are Anti-NMDA Receptor Encephalitis, Encephalitis, Rasmussen Encephalitis, and Seizures.

      Advanced in Encephalitis
      Advanced in Encephalitis

      Stanford Rehabilitation Clinic

      730 Welch Rd, 
      Palo Alto, CA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      William Gallentine is a Neurologist in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Gallentine is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalitis. His top areas of expertise are Genetic Epilepsy with Febrile Seizures Plus (GEFS+), Seizures, Status Epilepticus, and Absence Seizure.

      Advanced in Encephalitis
      Advanced in Encephalitis
      191 South Buena Vista Street, Suite 370, 
      Burbank, CA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Lin Lemay is a Neurologist in Burbank, California. Dr. Lemay is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalitis. Her top areas of expertise are Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), Stroke, Familial Neurocardiogenic Syncope, Encephalitis, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Lemay is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Encephalitis
      Pediatrics | Neurology
      Advanced in Encephalitis
      Pediatrics | Neurology
      333 Corporate Dr, Suite 110, 
      Ladera Ranch, CA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Ying Peng is a Pediatrics specialist and a Neurologist in Ladera Ranch, California. Dr. Peng is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalitis. Her top areas of expertise are Seizures, Myoclonic Epilepsy, West Syndrome, and Epilepsy with Myoclonic-Atonic Seizures.

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

      Katayoun Sabetian, MD Private Practice

      2323 16th St, Ste 206, 
      Bakersfield, CA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Katayoun Sabetian is a Neurologist and a Sleep Medicine provider in Bakersfield, California. Dr. Sabetian is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalitis. Her top areas of expertise are Anti-NMDA Receptor Encephalitis, Rasmussen Encephalitis, Encephalitis, and Peripheral Neuropathy. Dr. Sabetian is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Encephalitis
      Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
      Advanced in Encephalitis
      Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
      1201 W La Veta Ave, 
      Orange, CA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Michael Chu is a Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist in Orange, California. Dr. Chu is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalitis. His top areas of expertise are Aortic Dissection, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG).

      Advanced in Encephalitis
      Pediatric Neurology
      Advanced in Encephalitis
      Pediatric Neurology
      1201 West La Veta Avenue, 
      Orange, CA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Allison Przekop is a Pediatric Neurologist in Orange, California. Dr. Przekop is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalitis. Her top areas of expertise are Transient Tic Disorder, Tourette Syndrome, Stereotypic Movement Disorder, and Spasmus Nutans. Dr. Przekop is currently accepting new patients.

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      Last Updated: 02/22/2026

      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 California, US?

      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 California, US?

      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 in California, US?

      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 California, US?

      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 California, US?

      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 California, US?

      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 California, US?

      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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