The 20 Best Encephalitis Doctors Near Me in Mission Viejo, CA

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 429 doctor with experience in Encephalitis near Mission Viejo, CA. Of these, 366 are Experienced, 53 are Advanced and 9 are Distinguished.

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

    James Cushing is a Physiatrist practicing medicine in Mission Viejo, California. Dr. Cushing is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalitis. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Encephalitis, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Stroke, and Subdural Hematoma. Dr. Cushing is currently accepting new patients.

    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. He is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Diarrhea, Parainfluenza, Typhoid Fever, and Salmonella Enterocolitis.

    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 practicing medicine in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Le is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalitis. She is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Seizures, Epilepsy, Encephalitis, Endovascular Embolization, and Carotid Artery Surgery.

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    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 practicing medicine in Stanford, California. Dr. Han is rated as a Distinguished 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 Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Transverse Myelitis, Encephalitis, and Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS).

    Distinguished in Encephalitis
    Distinguished in Encephalitis

    Uc San Diego Health-Encinitas Midwife

    1200 Garden View Rd Ste 100, 
    Encinitas, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jennifer Graves is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Encinitas, California. Dr. Graves is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalitis. She is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Optic Neuritis, Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), and Encephalitis.

    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 practicing medicine in San Anselmo, California. Dr. Cokgor is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalitis. She is also highly rated in 100 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses 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 practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Santoro is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalitis. He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses 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. He is also highly rated in 24 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Encephalitis, Sepsis, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), 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. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Encephalitis, Familial Hypertriglyceridemia, Togaviridae Disease, and Chronic Pain.

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

    Janetta Arellano is a Pediatric Neurologist practicing medicine in Orange, California. Dr. Arellano is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalitis. She is also highly rated in 22 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Anti-NMDA Receptor Encephalitis, Encephalitis, Rasmussen Encephalitis, and Seizures. Dr. Arellano is currently accepting new patients.

    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 practicing medicine in Bakersfield, California. Dr. Sabetian is rated as an Advanced 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, Rasmussen Encephalitis, Encephalitis, and Peripheral Neuropathy. Dr. Sabetian is board certified in Psychiatry & Neurology (Neurology) and Psychiatry & Neurology (Sub: Sleep Medicine). Dr. Sabetian is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Michael Chu is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Orange, California. Dr. Chu is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalitis. He is also highly rated in 28 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Aortic Dissection, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR), and Heart Bypass Surgery. Dr. Chu is currently accepting new patients.

    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 practicing medicine in Orange, California. Dr. Przekop is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalitis. She is also highly rated in 41 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Transient Tic Disorder, Tourette Syndrome, Stereotypic Movement Disorder, and Spasmus Nutans. Dr. Przekop 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 practicing medicine in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Jaradeh is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalitis. He is also highly rated in 33 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Dysautonomia, Orthostatic Hypotension, Low Blood Pressure, and Dopamine Beta-Hydroxylase Deficiency.

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

    Clare Skora is a Pediatric Neurologist practicing medicine in Orange, California. Dr. Skora is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalitis. She is also highly rated in 49 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome (LGS), Epilepsy, Seizures, and Memory Loss. Dr. Skora is currently accepting new patients.

    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 practicing medicine in Menlo Park, California. Dr. Kim is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalitis. She is also highly rated in 142 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Absence Seizure, Seizures, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, and Epilepsy in Children.

    Experienced in Encephalitis
    Experienced in Encephalitis

    Multiple Sclerosis And Neuroinflammation Center

    1651 Fourth St., Suite 252, 
    San Francisco, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Douglas Goodin is a neurologist and an internationally renowned expert on multiple sclerosis (MS). Goodin divides his time between patient care, clinical research and teaching. His research focuses on understanding genetic and environmental aspects of MS epidemiology as well as on developing and assessing new treatments for MS. Goodin earned his medical degree at the University of California, Irvine. He then completed a residency in neurology and fellowship training in clinical electrophysiology at UCSF. He also has a master's degree in molecular biology from Purdue University. Goodin is a professor of neurology at UCSF. Dr. Goodin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalitis. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), Myelin Oligodendrocyte Glycoprotein Antibody-Associated Disease, and Opisthotonos. Dr. Goodin is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology., Neurology. Dr. Goodin is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Encephalitis
    Experienced in Encephalitis

    Sutter Roseville Medical Plaza Care Center

    2 Medical Plaza Drive, Suite 205, 
    Roseville, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Ashok Dayananthan is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Roseville, California. Dr. Dayananthan is rated as an Experienced 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 Movement Disorders, Parkinson's Disease, Drug Induced Dyskinesia, and Migraine. Dr. Dayananthan is board certified in Neurology - Board Certified. Dr. Dayananthan is currently accepting new patients.

    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 practicing medicine in Berkeley, California. Dr. Cooper is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalitis. She is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Seizures, Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), and Obstructive Sleep Apnea. Dr. Cooper is board certified in Neurology - Board Certified and Sleep Medicine - Board Certified. Dr. Cooper is currently accepting new patients.

    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 practicing medicine in Aliso Viejo, California. Dr. Martinez is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalitis. He is also highly rated in 91 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Drug Induced Dyskinesia, Chronic Demyelinizing Neuropathy with IgM Monoclonal, Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy, and Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 3. Dr. Martinez is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology - Neurology and United Council For Neurologic Subspecialties - Headache Medicine. Dr. Martinez is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    When should I see an Encephalitis doctor near Mission Viejo, 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 Mission Viejo, 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 Mission Viejo, 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 Mission Viejo, 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 Mission Viejo, 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 Mission Viejo, 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 Mission Viejo, 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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