The 20 Best Encephalitis Doctors Near Me in California, US

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The 20 Best Encephalitis Doctors in California, US

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 481 doctor with experience in Encephalitis near California, US. Of these, 408 are Experienced, 63 are Advanced, 8 are Distinguished and 1 are Elite.

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    Elite in Encephalitis
    Elite in Encephalitis

    Multiple Sclerosis And Neuroinflammation Center

    1651 4th St Ste 252, 
    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).

    Stephen Luby
    Distinguished in Encephalitis
    Internal Medicine
    Distinguished in Encephalitis
    Internal Medicine

    Office

    473 Via Ortega # Y2, 
    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.

    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.

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    Distinguished in Encephalitis
    Distinguished in Encephalitis

    Outpatient Neurologic Rehabilitation Program

    213 Quarry Rd, 
    Palo Alto, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Scheherazade Le is a Neurologist in Palo Alto, 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 Hospital And Clinics

    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
    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.

    Distinguished in Encephalitis
    Distinguished in Encephalitis

    Neurology Clinic Of Marin A Medical Corp.

    50 Red Hill Ave, 
    San Anselmo, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ilkcan Cokgor is a Neurologist 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
    Distinguished in Encephalitis
    Pediatric Neurology

    Children's Hospital Los Angeles

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

    Jonathan Santoro is a Pediatric 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

    Marina Women's Medical Group Inc.

    4560 Admiralty Way Ste 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
    Family Medicine
    Distinguished in Encephalitis
    Family Medicine

    Oscar Hernandez MD Medical Corp.

    139 E Putnam Ave, 
    Porterville, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Oscar 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
    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
    Advanced in Encephalitis

    Outpatient Neurologic Rehabilitation Program

    213 Quarry Rd, 
    Palo Alto, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Safwan Jaradeh is a Neurologist in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Jaradeh is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalitis. His top areas of expertise are Familial Dysautonomia, Orthostatic Hypotension, Low Blood Pressure, and Cold-Induced Sweating Syndrome.

    Advanced in Encephalitis
    Neurology
    Advanced in Encephalitis
    Neurology

    Stanford Medicine Children's Health Specialty Services-Menlo Park-Pediatric Stroke Care

    321 Middlefield Rd Ste 225, 
    Menlo Park, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Hyunmi Kim is a Neurologist in Menlo Park, California. Dr. Kim is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalitis. Her top areas of expertise are Absence Seizure, Seizures, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, and Epilepsy in Children.

    Joanna A. Cooper
    Experienced in Encephalitis
    Experienced in Encephalitis

    Telegraph Care Center

    2850 Telegraph Avenue, Suite 110, 
    Berkeley, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Joanna Cooper is a Neurologist in Berkeley, California. Dr. Cooper is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalitis. Her top areas of expertise are Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Seizures, Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), and Obstructive Sleep Apnea. Dr. Cooper is currently accepting new patients.

    Kenneth P. Martinez
    Experienced in Encephalitis
    Experienced in Encephalitis

    Neurology And Pain Specialty Center

    Aliso Viejo, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Kenneth Martinez is a Neurologist in Aliso Viejo, California. Dr. Martinez is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalitis. His top areas of expertise are Drug Induced Dyskinesia, Chronic Demyelinizing Neuropathy with IgM Monoclonal, Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy, and Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 3. Dr. Martinez is currently accepting new patients.

    Peter T. Skaff
    Experienced in Encephalitis
    Experienced in Encephalitis

    Specialty Care - Mercy Physicians Plaza - San Juan, Carmichael, CA

    6555 Coyle Ave, 
    Carmichael, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Listen to your patients and they will tell you the diagnosis. This is an axiom taught by a famous physician and one in which I deeply believe. To me, the first and most important thing I can do as a physician, is listen to the patient. Only by taking a careful and complete history of the problem, can an accurate diagnosis be made. With all of our new patients, this is followed by a comprehensive neurological examination. Many patients have remarked at the end of their encounter, that they had previously never had as thorough an evaluation. Of course, this takes time. So we schedule 60 minute appointments for our new patients. This provides the necessary time both for the evaluation, and for questions, explanations and patient and family education. Patients who understand their ailments are better prepared to participate in their management. Did you know that the word, doctor, comes from the latin, docere, which means to teach. Dr. Skaff is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalitis. His top areas of expertise are Seizures, Peripheral Neuropathy, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, and Migraine with Brainstem Aura.

    Lawrence Y. Kim
    Experienced in Encephalitis
    Experienced in Encephalitis

    Burlingame Center

    1501 Trousdale Drive, Building B, 4th Floor, 
    Burlingame, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Lawrence Kim is a Neurologist in Burlingame, California. Dr. Kim is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalitis. His top areas of expertise are Cerebellar Degeneration, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, Seizures, and Restless Legs Syndrome. Dr. Kim is currently accepting new patients.

    Chandan S. Cheema
    Experienced in Encephalitis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Encephalitis
    Internal Medicine

    Capital Medical Extended Care

    6608 Mercy Ct, Ste B, 
    Fair Oaks, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi, Punjabi
    Accepting New Patients

    Specializing in Internal Medicine procedures. Dr. Cheema is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalitis. His top areas of expertise are Hyperemesis Gravidarum, Malnutrition, Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).

    Dominic A. Hovsepian
    Experienced in Encephalitis
    Experienced in Encephalitis

    San Carlos Center

    301 Industrial Road, Level 1, 
    San Carlos, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Dominic Hovsepian is a Neurologist in San Carlos, California. Dr. Hovsepian is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalitis. His top areas of expertise are Seizures, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, Landau-Kleffner Syndrome, and Memory Loss.

    Vanja Douglas
    Advanced in Encephalitis
    Advanced in Encephalitis

    University Of California San Francisco

    505 Parnassus Ave, 
    San Francisco, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish

    Dr. Vanja Douglas is a neurohospitalist, a specialist in caring for hospitalized patients with neurological diseases. His expertise includes stroke, Guillain-Barre syndrome, multiple sclerosis, seizures, meningitis and delirium, as well as less common conditions such as acute transverse myelitis (inflammation in the spinal cord), refractory status epilepticus (continuous seizures that don't respond to treatment), infectious encephalitis and autoimmune encephalitis. Douglas earned his medical degree from UCSF, where he then completed a residency in neurology, serving as chief resident. He also completed a neurohospitalist fellowship at UCSF. He has been a faculty member in UCSF's neurohospitalist program since 2009. Dr. Douglas is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalitis. His top areas of expertise are Delirium, Seizures, Herpes Simplex Encephalitis, and Encephalitis.

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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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