The 20 Best Encephalitis Doctors Near Me in aliso viejo, CA

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 20 doctor with experience in Encephalitis near aliso viejo, CA. Of these, 15 are Experienced, 4 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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    Experienced in Encephalitis
    Experienced in Encephalitis
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    Neurology And Pain Specialty Center

    Aliso Viejo, CA 
     (0.6 miles away)
    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.

    Distinguished in Encephalitis
    Distinguished in Encephalitis
    Referral may be required
    27700 Medical Center Road, 
    Mission Viejo, CA 
     (3.5 miles away)
    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.

    Advanced in Encephalitis
    Advanced in Encephalitis
    Referral may be required

    Office

    26991 Crown Valley Pkwy, 
    Mission Viejo, CA 
     (3.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Marco Lopez-Vizcarra is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Mission Viejo, California. Dr. Lopez-Vizcarra 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 Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, Memory Loss, Seizures, and Epilepsy.

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    Experienced in Encephalitis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Encephalitis
    Internal Medicine

    Hoag Medical Group

    26522 La Alameda Ste 120, 
    Mission Viejo, CA 
     (3.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Sina Neshatian is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Mission Viejo, California. Dr. Neshatian is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalitis. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Necrotizing Enterocolitis, COVID-19, Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C), Bone Graft, and Vertebroplasty.

    Experienced in Encephalitis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Encephalitis
    Internal Medicine

    CHOC Children's At Mission Hospital

    27700 Medical Center Rd, 
    Mission Viejo, CA 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Bahman Badie is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Mission Viejo, California. Dr. Badie is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalitis. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pleurisy, Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS), Acute Adrenal Crisis, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Encephalitis
    Experienced in Encephalitis
    Referral may be required
    Mission Viejo, CA 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Christopher Lawler is a Physiatrist practicing medicine in Mission Viejo, California. Dr. Lawler is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalitis. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Stroke, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, and Encephalitis. Dr. Lawler is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Encephalitis
    Neurology
    Experienced in Encephalitis
    Neurology
    Referral may be required

    Mission Heritage Mission Viejo-Neurology

    26800 Crown Valley Pkwy Ste 385, 
    Mission Viejo, CA 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Joey Gee is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Mission Viejo, California. Dr. Gee is rated as an Experienced 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 Migraine with Brainstem Aura, Delirium, Migraine, and Cerebellar Degeneration.

    Advanced in Encephalitis
    Advanced in Encephalitis
    Referral may be required

    UCI Health - Irvine

    19200 Jamboree Road, Suite 4200, 
    Irvine, CA 
     (8.5 miles away)
    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
    Pediatrics | Neurology
    Advanced in Encephalitis
    Pediatrics | Neurology
    Referral may be required
    333 Corporate Drive, Suite 110, 
    Ladera Ranch, CA 
     (5.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Ying Peng is a Pediatrics specialist and a Neurologist practicing medicine in Ladera Ranch, California. Dr. Peng is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalitis. She is also highly rated in 31 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Memory Loss, Seizures, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, Thrombectomy, and Aortic Valve Replacement. Dr. Peng is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology. Dr. Peng is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Encephalitis
    Experienced in Encephalitis
    Referral may be required

    UCI Health - Irvine

    19200 Jamboree Road, Suite 4200, 
    Irvine, CA 
     (8.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Michael Demetriou is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Irvine, California. Dr. Demetriou 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), Transverse Myelitis, and Encephalitis.

    Experienced in Encephalitis
    Experienced in Encephalitis
    Referral may be required

    Alton/sand Canyon Medical Offices

    6650 Alton Pkwy, 
    Irvine, CA 
     (6.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Edward Markus is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Irvine, California. Dr. Markus is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalitis. His clinical expertise encompasses Epilepsy, Seizures, Memory Loss, and Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure. Dr. Markus is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Encephalitis
    Experienced in Encephalitis
    Referral may be required

    Alton/sand Canyon Medical Offices

    6650 Alton Pkwy, 
    Irvine, CA 
     (6.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Parissa Hagh is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Irvine, California. Dr. Hagh is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalitis. Her clinical expertise encompasses Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), Cramp-Fasciculation Syndrome, and Migraine. Dr. Hagh is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Encephalitis
    Experienced in Encephalitis
    Referral may be required

    Southern California Neurological Associates Medical Group

    16300 Sand Canyon Ave, 
    Irvine, CA 
     (6.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mehrdad Mahdad is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Irvine, California. Dr. Mahdad is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalitis. He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Dravet Syndrome, Unverricht-Lundborg Syndrome, Lafora Disease, and Progressive Myoclonic Epilepsy. Dr. Mahdad is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology.

    Experienced in Encephalitis
    Experienced in Encephalitis
    Referral may be required

    Gottschalk Medical Plaza-Dermatology

    1 Medical Plz Dr, 
    Irvine, CA 
     (9.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Anastasia Chumakova is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Irvine, California. Dr. Chumakova is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalitis. Her clinical expertise encompasses Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Rasmussen Encephalitis, Anti-NMDA Receptor Encephalitis, and Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS).

    Advanced in Encephalitis
    Advanced in Encephalitis
    Referral may be required

    Jassam MD PC

    520 Superior Ave, 
    Newport Beach, CA 
     (12.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Yasir Jassam is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Newport Beach, California. Dr. Jassam is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalitis. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Transverse Myelitis, Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Encephalitis, and Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS). Dr. Jassam is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology.

    Experienced in Encephalitis
    Experienced in Encephalitis
    Referral may be required

    John C. Storch M.D. Inc.

    350 Old Newport Blvd, 
    Newport Beach, CA 
     (12.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Lauren Green is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Newport Beach, California. Dr. Green is rated as an Experienced 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 Migraine, Headache, Trigeminal Neuralgia, and Neuralgia.

    Experienced in Encephalitis
    Experienced in Encephalitis
    Referral may be required

    Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian

    1 Hoag Dr, 
    Newport Beach, CA 
     (12.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    David Millett is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Newport Beach, California. Dr. Millett is rated as an Experienced 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 Epilepsy, Seizures, Memory Loss, and Partial Familial Epilepsy.

    Experienced in Encephalitis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Encephalitis
    Internal Medicine

    Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian

    1 Hoag Dr, 
    Newport Beach, CA 
     (12.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    John Barakat is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Newport Beach, California. Dr. Barakat is rated as an Experienced 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 Sepsis, Ogilvie Syndrome, Pneumonia, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Encephalitis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Encephalitis
    Internal Medicine

    Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian

    1 Hoag Dr, 
    Newport Beach, CA 
     (12.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Deepak Suresh is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Newport Beach, California. Dr. Suresh 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 Sepsis, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Arachnoiditis, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Encephalitis
    Experienced in Encephalitis
    Referral may be required

    Coast Internal Medicine Consultants

    520 Superior Ave Ste 205, 
    Newport Beach, CA 
     (12.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Victor Doan is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Newport Beach, California. Dr. Doan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalitis. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Stroke, Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), Memory Loss, and Transient Global Amnesia. Dr. Doan 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 aliso 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 aliso 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 aliso 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 aliso 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 aliso 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 aliso 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 aliso 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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