The 20 Best Encephalitis Doctors Near Me in Sacramento, CA

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The 20 Best Encephalitis Doctors near Sacramento, CA

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 15 doctor with experience in Encephalitis near Sacramento, CA. Of these, 12 are Experienced and 3 are Advanced.

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    Gabriel J. Belsky
    Experienced in Encephalitis
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Encephalitis
    Family Medicine

    Alhambra Medical Office

    1201 Alhambra Blvd., Suite 330, 
    Sacramento, CA 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Gabriel Belsky is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Sacramento, California. Dr. Belsky is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalitis. His top areas of expertise are Opioid Use Disorder, Chronic Pain, Anti-NMDA Receptor Encephalitis, and Rasmussen Encephalitis.

    Advanced in Encephalitis
    Advanced in Encephalitis

    UC Davis Neurosciences Clinic

    3160 Folsom Blvd Ste 2100, 
    Sacramento, CA 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Michelle Apperson is a Neurologist in Sacramento, California. Dr. Apperson 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), Neuromyelitis Optica, Optic Neuritis, and Tissue Biopsy.

    Advanced in Encephalitis
    Advanced in Encephalitis

    UC Davis Neurosciences Clinic

    3160 Folsom Blvd Ste 2100, 
    Sacramento, CA 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Shubhi Agrawal is a Neurologist in Sacramento, California. Dr. Agrawal is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalitis. Her top areas of expertise are Seizures, Epilepsy, Partial Familial Epilepsy, and Partial Seizure.

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    Advanced in Encephalitis
    Advanced in Encephalitis

    Office

    4860 Y St Ste 3700, 
    Sacramento, CA 
     (2.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Mustafa Ansari is a Neurologist in Sacramento, California. Dr. Ansari is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalitis. His top areas of expertise are Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), Anti-NMDA Receptor Encephalitis, and Rasmussen Encephalitis.

    Experienced in Encephalitis
    Experienced in Encephalitis

    Office

    3160 Folsom Blvd Ste 3900, 
    Sacramento, CA 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jeffrey Vitt is a Neurologist in Sacramento, California. Dr. Vitt is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalitis. His top areas of expertise are Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Stroke, Vasoconstriction, Thrombectomy, and Embolectomy.

    Experienced in Encephalitis
    Experienced in Encephalitis

    Loren T. Davidson, MD Private Practice

    2425 Stockton Blvd, 
    Sacramento, CA 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Loren Davidson is a Physiatrist in Sacramento, California. Dr. Davidson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalitis. His top areas of expertise are Neurogenic Bowel, Cerebral Palsy, Spastic Diplegia Infantile Type, and Paraplegia.

    Experienced in Encephalitis
    Experienced in Encephalitis

    Maya C. Evans, MD Private Practice

    2425 Stockton Blvd, 
    Sacramento, CA 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Maya Evans is a Physiatrist in Sacramento, California. Dr. Evans is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalitis. Her top areas of expertise are Neurogenic Bowel, Hydrocele, Tethered Cord Syndrome, and Cerebral Palsy.

    Experienced in Encephalitis
    Experienced in Encephalitis

    Office

    4860 Y St Ste 3740, 
    Sacramento, CA 
     (2.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Lara Zimmermann is a Neurologist in Sacramento, California. Dr. Zimmermann is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalitis. Her top areas of expertise are Apoplexy, Subdural Hematoma, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Stroke, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Encephalitis
    Experienced in Encephalitis

    Office

    4860 Y St Ste 3700, 
    Sacramento, CA 
     (2.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Gregory Chang is a Neurologist in Sacramento, California. Dr. Chang is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalitis. His top areas of expertise are Stroke, Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation, Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), Apoplexy, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Encephalitis
    Pediatric Neurology
    Experienced in Encephalitis
    Pediatric Neurology

    Radiological Associates Of Sacramento Medical Group Inc.

    500 University Ave Ste 200, 
    Sacramento, CA 
     (4.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Frederick Bassal is a Pediatric Neurologist in Sacramento, California. Dr. Bassal is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalitis. His top areas of expertise are Athetosis, Migraine, Seizures, and Genetic Epilepsy with Febrile Seizures Plus (GEFS+).

    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 
     (11.6 miles away)
    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).

    Peter T. Skaff
    Experienced in Encephalitis
    Experienced in Encephalitis

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

    6555 Coyle Ave, 
    Carmichael, CA 
     (11.7 miles away)
    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.

    Sabeen T. Lulu
    Experienced in Encephalitis
    Experienced in Encephalitis

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

    6555 Coyle Ave, 
    Carmichael, CA 
     (11.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Arabic
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    I aim to provide state of the art care for all my patients. I like to listen to my patients’ concerns and involve them in decision making as I view the physician/patient relationship as a team. Dr. Lulu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalitis. Her top areas of expertise are Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), Migraine, and Migraine with Brainstem Aura.

    Experienced in Encephalitis
    Neurology
    Experienced in Encephalitis
    Neurology

    Kaiser Permanente Sacramento Medical Center - Neurology

    2025 Morse Avenue, 3rd Floor, 
    Sacramento, CA 
     (5.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Ning Zhong is a Neurologist in Sacramento, California. Dr. Zhong is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalitis. His top areas of expertise are Seizures, Partial Familial Epilepsy, Epilepsy, and Memory Loss. Dr. Zhong is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Encephalitis
    Experienced in Encephalitis

    Office

    5810 Jameson Ct, 
    Carmichael, CA 
     (10.2 miles away)
    Experience:
    44+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Vladimir Rafanov is a Neurologist in Carmichael, California. Dr. Rafanov 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 Photosensitive Epilepsy, Epilepsy in Children, Infant Epilepsy with Migrant Focal Crisis, and Seizures.

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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 Sacramento, 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 Sacramento, 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 Sacramento, 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 Sacramento, 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 Sacramento, 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 Sacramento, 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 Sacramento, 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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