The 20 Best Encephalitis Doctors Near Me in Torrance, CA

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 475 doctor with experience in Encephalitis near Torrance, CA. Of these, 409 are Experienced, 55 are Advanced, 9 are Distinguished and 2 are Elite.

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    Elite in Encephalitis
    Elite in Encephalitis
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    Cleveland Clinic

    400 Craven Rd, 
    San Marcos, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Arabic, Arabic - Jordanian
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Hesham Abboud is a Neurologist practicing medicine in San Marcos, California. Dr. Abboud is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalitis. He is also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Transverse Myelitis, Neuromyelitis Optica, Encephalitis, Deep Brain Stimulation, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Abboud is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Encephalitis
    Advanced in Encephalitis
    Referral may be required

    Stanford Hospital And Clinics

    965 High St, 
    Palo Alto,, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    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 Cold-Induced Sweating Syndrome. Dr. Jaradeh is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Encephalitis
    Experienced in Encephalitis
    Referral may be required

    Stroke Clinic

    400 Parnassus Ave., Eighth Floor, 
    San Francisco, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    S Josephson is a Neurologist practicing medicine in San Francisco, California. Dr. Josephson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalitis. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease, Stroke, MELAS Syndrome, Transmyocardial Revascularization, and Stent Placement. Dr. Josephson is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology., Vascular Neurology and American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology., Neurology. Dr. Josephson is currently accepting new patients.

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    Experienced in Encephalitis
    Experienced in Encephalitis
    Referral may be required

    Epilepsy Center

    400 Parnassus Ave., Eighth Floor, 
    San Francisco, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Robert Knowlton is a Neurologist practicing medicine in San Francisco, California. Dr. Knowlton is rated as an Experienced 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 Seizures, Epilepsy, Autosomal Dominant Nocturnal Frontal Lobe Epilepsy (ADNFLE), Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, and Deep Brain Stimulation. Dr. Knowlton is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology., Neurology. Dr. Knowlton is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Encephalitis
    Experienced in Encephalitis
    Referral may be required

    Barton Healthcare System

    2201 South Ave, 
    South Lake Tahoe, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Bosnian, Italian, Serbian, Serbo Croatian, Slovenian, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Natasa Dragicevic is a Neurologist practicing medicine in South Lake Tahoe, California. Dr. Dragicevic is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalitis. She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Memory Loss, Cerebellar Degeneration, Seizures, and Stroke. Dr. Dragicevic is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology. Dr. Dragicevic 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 19 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Diarrhea, Parainfluenza, Typhoid Fever, and Salmonella Enterocolitis.

    Distinguished in Encephalitis
    Distinguished in Encephalitis
    Referral may be required

    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.

    Distinguished in Encephalitis
    Distinguished in Encephalitis
    Referral may be required

    Multiple Sclerosis And Neuroinflammation Center

    1651 4th St Ste 252, 
    San Francisco, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jeffrey Gelfand is a Neurologist practicing medicine in San Francisco, California. Dr. Gelfand is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalitis. He is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Encephalitis, Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), and Myelin Oligodendrocyte Glycoprotein Antibody-Associated Disease.

    Distinguished in Encephalitis
    Neurology
    Distinguished in Encephalitis
    Neurology
    Referral may be required

    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, Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), and Encephalitis.

    Distinguished in Encephalitis
    Distinguished in Encephalitis
    Referral may be required

    UC San Diego Health-4510 Executive Drive

    4510 Executive Dr, 
    San Diego, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jennifer Graves is a Neurologist practicing medicine in San Diego, 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), Encephalitis, and Adenoidectomy.

    Distinguished in Encephalitis
    Distinguished in Encephalitis
    Referral may be required
    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
    Distinguished in Encephalitis
    Referral may be required

    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
    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

    Sequoia Transitional Care

    350 N Villa St, 
    Porterville, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    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.

    Experienced in Encephalitis
    Experienced in Encephalitis
    Referral may be required

    Neurology And Pain Specialty Center

    Aliso Viejo, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    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.

    Advanced in Encephalitis
    Advanced in Encephalitis
    Referral may be required

    UCI Health - Irvine

    19200 Jamboree Road, Suite 4200, 
    Irvine, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Michael Sy is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Irvine, California. Dr. Sy is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalitis. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Neuromyelitis Optica, Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), and Optic Neuritis. Dr. Sy is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology - Neurology.

    Advanced in Encephalitis
    Advanced in Encephalitis
    Referral may be required

    Ucsf Medical Group Business Services

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

    Vanja Douglas is a Neurologist practicing medicine in San Francisco, California. Dr. Douglas is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalitis. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Delirium, Seizures, Herpes Simplex Encephalitis, and Encephalitis. Dr. Douglas is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology., Neurology.

    Advanced in Encephalitis
    Advanced in Encephalitis
    Referral may be required

    White Memorial Medical Group, Inc

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

    Antonio Liu is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Liu is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalitis. He is also highly rated in 27 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Miller-Fisher Syndrome, Vertigo, Stroke, and Guillain-Barre Syndrome. Dr. Liu is board certified in Psychiatry & Neurology (Neurology) and American Board Psychiatry & Neurology. Dr. Liu is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Encephalitis
    Advanced in Encephalitis
    Referral may be required

    Multiple Sclerosis And Neuroinflammation Center

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

    Ari Green is a Neurologist practicing medicine in San Francisco, California. Dr. Green is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalitis. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), Optic Neuritis, and Neuromyelitis Optica. Dr. Green is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology., Neurology. Dr. Green is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Encephalitis
    Family Medicine
    Advanced in Encephalitis
    Family Medicine

    Shasta Family Care

    725 Pine St, 
    Mount Shasta, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Deborah Higer is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Mount Shasta, California. Dr. Higer is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalitis. She is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Long Haul COVID, Hypothyroidism, Encephalitis, and Low Blood Sugar. Dr. Higer is board certified in Family Medicine. Dr. Higer is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 09/26/2026

    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 Torrance, 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 Torrance, 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 Torrance, 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 Torrance, 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 Torrance, 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 Torrance, 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 Torrance, 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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