The 20 Best Encephalitis Doctors Near Me in fair oaks, CA

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 22 doctor with experience in Encephalitis near fair oaks, CA. Of these, 20 are Experienced and 2 are Advanced.

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22 providers found
    Experienced in Encephalitis
    Experienced in Encephalitis
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    Specialty Care - Mercy Physicians Plaza - San Juan, Carmichael, CA

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

    Peter Skaff is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Carmichael, California. Dr. Skaff is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalitis. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Seizures, Peripheral Neuropathy, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, and Migraine with Brainstem Aura. Dr. Skaff is board certified in Psychiatry & Neurology (Neurology). Dr. Skaff is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Encephalitis
    Experienced in Encephalitis
    Referral may be required

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

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

    Sabeen Lulu is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Carmichael, California. Dr. Lulu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalitis. She is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), Migraine, and Migraine with Brainstem Aura. Dr. Lulu is board certified in Psychiatry & Neurology (Neurology). Dr. Lulu is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Encephalitis
    Experienced in Encephalitis
    Referral may be required

    Office

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

    Vladimir Rafanov is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Carmichael, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 44 years. Dr. Rafanov is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalitis. He is also highly rated in 22 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Photosensitive Epilepsy, Epilepsy in Children, Infant Epilepsy with Migrant Focal Crisis, and Seizures.

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    Experienced in Encephalitis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Encephalitis
    Internal Medicine

    Mercy Hospice

    3400 Data Dr, 
    Rancho Cordova, CA 
     (4.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Harith Alshuwaykh is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Rancho Cordova, California. Dr. Alshuwaykh 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 Sepsis, Stroke, Acute Kidney Failure, Gastrostomy, and Colonoscopy.

    Experienced in Encephalitis
    Physiatry
    Experienced in Encephalitis
    Physiatry
    Referral may be required

    Mercy Hospice

    3400 Data Dr, 
    Rancho Cordova, CA 
     (4.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jennie Jet is a Physiatrist practicing medicine in Rancho Cordova, California. Dr. Jet is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalitis. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hemiplegia, Subdural Hematoma, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Central Core Disease, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Encephalitis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Encephalitis
    Internal Medicine
    2928 Eastern Ave., 
    Sacramento, CA 
     (5.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi, Punjabi
    Accepting New Patients

    Chandan Cheema is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Sacramento, California. Dr. Cheema 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 Hyperemesis Gravidarum, Malnutrition, Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D). Dr. Cheema is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Encephalitis
    Experienced in Encephalitis
    Referral may be required

    Sutter Roseville Medical Plaza Care Center

    2 Medical Plaza Drive, Suite 205, 
    Roseville, CA 
     (8.5 miles away)
    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
    Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
    Experienced in Encephalitis
    Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
    Referral may be required

    Office

    2267 Lara Rdg Ct # 200, 
    Roseville, CA 
     (6.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mary Gable is a Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist practicing medicine in Roseville, California. Dr. Gable is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalitis. Her clinical expertise encompasses Anti-NMDA Receptor Encephalitis, Chorea, and Encephalitis.

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

    Kaiser Permanente Sacramento Medical Center - Neurology

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

    Ning Zhong is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Sacramento, California. Dr. Zhong is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalitis. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Seizures, Partial Familial Epilepsy, Epilepsy, and Memory Loss. Dr. Zhong is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Encephalitis
    Experienced in Encephalitis
    Referral may be required

    Sutter Rehabilitation Institute

    1 Medical Plaza Dr, 
    Roseville, CA 
     (8.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Pacito Yabes is a Physiatrist practicing medicine in Roseville, California. Dr. Yabes 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 Stroke, Guillain-Barre Syndrome, Miller-Fisher Syndrome, and Subdural Hematoma.

    Experienced in Encephalitis
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Encephalitis
    Family Medicine

    Alhambra Medical Office

    1201 Alhambra Blvd., Suite 330, 
    Sacramento, CA 
     (11.6 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 clinical expertise encompasses Opioid Use Disorder, Chronic Pain, Rasmussen Encephalitis, and Anti-NMDA Receptor Encephalitis. Dr. Belsky is board certified in Family Medicine - Board Certified.

    Advanced in Encephalitis
    Advanced in Encephalitis
    Referral may be required

    UC Davis Neurosciences Clinic

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

    Michelle Apperson is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Sacramento, California. Dr. Apperson is rated as an Advanced 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), Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), Neuromyelitis Optica, Optic Neuritis, and Tissue Biopsy.

    Advanced in Encephalitis
    Advanced in Encephalitis
    Referral may be required

    Office

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

    Mustafa Ansari is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Sacramento, California. Dr. Ansari 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 Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), Anti-NMDA Receptor Encephalitis, Rasmussen Encephalitis, and Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT).

    Experienced in Encephalitis
    Experienced in Encephalitis
    Referral may be required

    Office

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

    Jeffrey Vitt is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Sacramento, California. Dr. Vitt 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 Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Stroke, Vasoconstriction, Thrombectomy, and Embolectomy.

    Experienced in Encephalitis
    Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
    Experienced in Encephalitis
    Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
    Referral may be required

    UC Davis Medical Center

    2230 Stockton Blvd, 
    Sacramento, CA 
     (11.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Manpreet Singh is a Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist practicing medicine in Sacramento, California. Dr. Singh is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalitis. Her clinical expertise encompasses Encephalitis. Dr. Singh is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Encephalitis
    Experienced in Encephalitis
    Referral may be required

    UC Davis Neurosciences Clinic

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

    Shubhi Agrawal is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Sacramento, California. Dr. Agrawal is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalitis. She is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Seizures, Epilepsy, Partial Familial Epilepsy, and Partial Seizure.

    Experienced in Encephalitis
    Experienced in Encephalitis
    Referral may be required

    UC Davis Neurosciences Clinic

    3160 Folsom Blvd Ste 2100, 
    Sacramento, CA 
     (11.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Olivia Tong is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Sacramento, California. Dr. Tong is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalitis. Her clinical expertise encompasses Headache, Myasthenia Gravis, Foot Drop, Erythromelalgia, and Fasciotomy. Dr. Tong is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Encephalitis
    Experienced in Encephalitis
    Referral may be required

    Loren T. Davidson, MD Private Practice

    2425 Stockton Blvd, 
    Sacramento, CA 
     (11.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Loren Davidson is a Physiatrist practicing medicine in Sacramento, California. Dr. Davidson is rated as an Experienced 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 Neurogenic Bowel, Cerebral Palsy, Spastic Diplegia Infantile Type, and Paraplegia. Dr. Davidson is board certified in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation and Physical Med & Rehab (Sub: Pediatric Rehab Med). Dr. Davidson is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Encephalitis
    Experienced in Encephalitis
    Referral may be required

    Maya C. Evans, MD Private Practice

    2425 Stockton Blvd, 
    Sacramento, CA 
     (11.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Maya Evans is a Physiatrist practicing medicine in Sacramento, California. Dr. Evans is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalitis. She is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Neurogenic Bowel, Hydrocele, Tethered Cord Syndrome, and Cerebral Palsy. Dr. Evans is board certified in Physical Med & Rehab (Sub: Brain Injury Medicine) and Physical Med & Rehab (Sub: Pediatric Rehab Med). Dr. Evans is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Encephalitis
    Experienced in Encephalitis
    Referral may be required

    Office

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

    Lara Zimmermann is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Sacramento, California. Dr. Zimmermann is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalitis. She is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Apoplexy, Subdural Hematoma, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Stroke, and Gastrostomy.

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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 fair oaks, 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 fair oaks, 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 fair oaks, 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 fair oaks, 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 fair oaks, 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 fair oaks, 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 fair oaks, 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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