The 20 Best Encephalitis Doctors Near Me in La Jolla, CA

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The 20 Best Encephalitis Doctors near La Jolla, CA

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 35 doctor with experience in Encephalitis near La Jolla, CA. Of these, 32 are Experienced and 3 are Advanced.

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35 providers found
    Experienced in Encephalitis
    Experienced in Encephalitis

    University Of California San Diego Jacobs Medical Center

    9300 Campus Point Dr, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (4.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Leena Kansal is a Neurologist in La Jolla, California. Dr. Kansal is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalitis. Her top areas of expertise are Seizures, Memory Loss, Partial Seizure, and Autosomal Dominant Nocturnal Frontal Lobe Epilepsy (ADNFLE).

    Experienced in Encephalitis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Encephalitis
    Internal Medicine

    Health Excel Home Care Inc

    9850 Genesee Ave Ste 900, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Christopher Rice is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Rice is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalitis. His top areas of expertise are Amebiasis, Analgesic Nephropathy, Encephalitis, and Primary Amebic Meningoencephalitis.

    Experienced in Encephalitis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Encephalitis
    Internal Medicine

    Health Excel Home Care Inc

    9850 Genesee Ave Ste 900, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Preeti Mehta is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Mehta is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalitis. Her top areas of expertise are Sepsis, Interstitial Nephritis, Stroke, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

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    Experienced in Encephalitis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Encephalitis
    Internal Medicine

    Health Excel Home Care Inc

    9850 Genesee Ave Ste 900, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Gustavo Lugo is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Lugo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalitis. His top areas of expertise are Leukemoid Reaction, Sepsis, Low Sodium Level, Endoscopy, and Hip Replacement.

    Experienced in Encephalitis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Encephalitis
    Internal Medicine

    Prima Primary Medical Association Inc.

    9850 Genesee Ave Ste 355, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Bruce Covner is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Covner is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalitis. His top areas of expertise are Peptic Ulcer, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Encephalitis
    Neurology
    Experienced in Encephalitis
    Neurology

    UC San Diego Health Clinical Laboratory-La Jolla

    9350 Campus Point Dr, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    David Lee is a Neurologist in La Jolla, California. Dr. Lee is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalitis. His top areas of expertise are Partial Familial Epilepsy, Partial Seizure, Seizures, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Encephalitis
    Experienced in Encephalitis

    UCSD Heath Care

    3855 Health Sciences Dr, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (4.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    David Piccioni is a Neurologist in La Jolla, California. Dr. Piccioni is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalitis. His top areas of expertise are Glioblastoma, Astrocytoma, Glioma, Brain Tumor, and Tissue Biopsy.

    Experienced in Encephalitis
    Experienced in Encephalitis

    Office

    9850 Genesee Ave Ste 340, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (4.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Naira Kocharian is a Neurologist in La Jolla, California. Dr. Kocharian is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalitis. Her top areas of expertise are Susac Syndrome, Memory Loss, Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), and Headache.

    Experienced in Encephalitis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Encephalitis
    Internal Medicine

    Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla

    9888 Genesee Ave, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jeffrey Ramos is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Ramos is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalitis. His top areas of expertise are Sepsis, Interstitial Nephritis, Pulmonary Edema, Endoscopy, and Hip Replacement.

    Experienced in Encephalitis
    Experienced in Encephalitis

    Scripps Clinic John R. Anderson V Medical Pavilion

    9898 Genesee Ave, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Joshua Alexander is a Neurologist in La Jolla, California. Dr. Alexander has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalitis. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy, Migraine, Shapiro Syndrome, and Dopamine Beta-Hydroxylase Deficiency.

    Experienced in Encephalitis
    Experienced in Encephalitis

    Scripps Clinic John R. Anderson V Medical Pavilion

    9898 Genesee Ave, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Lucas Ramirez is a Neurologist in La Jolla, California. Dr. Ramirez is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalitis. His top areas of expertise are Stroke, Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, and Fibromuscular Dysplasia (FMD).

    Experienced in Encephalitis
    Experienced in Encephalitis

    Scripps Clinic John R. Anderson V Medical Pavilion

    9898 Genesee Ave, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Nicholas Jonas is a Neurologist in La Jolla, California. Dr. Jonas is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalitis. His top areas of expertise are Memory Loss, Seizures, Migraine with Brainstem Aura, and Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure.

    Experienced in Encephalitis
    Experienced in Encephalitis

    UC San Diego Health-4510 Executive Drive

    4510 Executive Dr, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Emily Schorr is a Neurologist in San Diego, California. Dr. Schorr is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalitis. Her top areas of expertise are Stiff Person Syndrome, Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), and Neuromyelitis Optica.

    Experienced in Encephalitis
    Experienced in Encephalitis

    Office

    8001 Frost St, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (7.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jeffrey Gold is a Neurologist in San Diego, California. Dr. Gold is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalitis. His top areas of expertise are Absence Seizure, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, Seizures, and Benign Familial Neonatal Seizures.

    Experienced in Encephalitis
    Neurology
    Experienced in Encephalitis
    Neurology

    Rady Children's Hospital San Diego

    3020 Childrens Way, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (7.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sonya Wang is a Neurologist in San Diego, California. Dr. Wang is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalitis. Her top areas of expertise are Absence Seizure, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, Seizures, and Epilepsy in Children.

    Ronald Ellis
    Advanced in Encephalitis
    Advanced in Encephalitis

    UC San Diego

    200 W Arbor Dr, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (8.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Ronald Ellis is a Neurologist in San Diego, California. Dr. Ellis is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalitis. His top areas of expertise are Neuralgia, Myoclonic Epilepsy, Peripheral Neuropathy, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Experienced in Encephalitis
    Experienced in Encephalitis

    Office

    4033 3rd Ave Ste 420, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (8.5 miles away)
    Experience:
    44+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sudhir Malik is a Neurologist in San Diego, California. Dr. Malik has been practicing medicine for over 44 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalitis. His top areas of expertise are Susac Syndrome, Hemiplegia, Seizures, and Tension Headache.

    Advanced in Encephalitis
    Pediatric Neurology
    Advanced in Encephalitis
    Pediatric Neurology

    Rady Children's Hospital San Diego

    3020 Childrens Way, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (7.4 miles away)
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jennifer Yang is a Pediatric Neurologist in San Diego, California. Dr. Yang has been practicing medicine for over 10 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalitis. Her top areas of expertise are Anti-NMDA Receptor Encephalitis, Encephalitis, Coenzyme Q Cytochrome C Reductase Deficiency, and Mitochondrial Complex 1 Deficiency.

    Advanced in Encephalitis
    Advanced in Encephalitis

    Office

    200 W Arbor Dr Ste 1B, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (8.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Anastasie Dunn is a Neurologist in San Diego, California. Dr. Dunn is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalitis. Her top areas of expertise are Encephalitis, Anti-NMDA Receptor Encephalitis, Rasmussen Encephalitis, and Myelin Oligodendrocyte Glycoprotein Antibody-Associated Disease.

    Experienced in Encephalitis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Encephalitis
    Internal Medicine

    Office

    9333 Genesee Ave Ste 250, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (6.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kamron Mirkarimi is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Mirkarimi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalitis. His top areas of expertise are Sepsis, Stroke, Pneumonia, Endoscopy, and Hip Replacement.

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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 near La Jolla, CA?

    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 La Jolla, CA?

    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 La Jolla, CA?

    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 La Jolla, CA?

    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 La Jolla, CA?

    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 La Jolla, CA?

    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 La Jolla, CA?

    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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