The 20 Best Encephalitis Doctors Near Me in wallingford, CT

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 36 doctor with experience in Encephalitis near wallingford, CT. Of these, 31 are Experienced, 3 are Advanced and 2 are Distinguished.

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36 providers found
    Experienced in Encephalitis
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Encephalitis
    Family Medicine

    Aspire Family Medicine & Wellness Center LLC

    850 N Main Street Ext Ste 2, 
    Wallingford, CT 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Michael Clark is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Wallingford, Connecticut. Dr. Clark is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalitis. His clinical expertise encompasses Encephalitis, Myeloproliferative Neoplasms (MPN), Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, and Familial Hypertension.

    Experienced in Encephalitis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Encephalitis
    Internal Medicine

    Hartford Healthcare Medical Group

    765 West Johnson Ave, 
    Cheshire, CT 
     (5.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Cassandra Muxen is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Cheshire, Connecticut. Dr. Muxen 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 Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, and Familial Hypopituitarism. Dr. Muxen is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Muxen is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Encephalitis
    Distinguished in Encephalitis
    Referral may be required

    Yale New Haven Hospital

    20 York St, 
    New Haven, CT 
     (12.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Joachim Baehring is a Neurologist practicing medicine in New Haven, Connecticut. Dr. Baehring is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalitis. He is also highly rated in 44 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Brain Tumor, Astrocytoma, Glioblastoma, Glioma, and Osteotomy.

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    Distinguished in Encephalitis
    Distinguished in Encephalitis
    Referral may be required

    Hartford Healthcare Medical Group

    462 Queen St, 
    Southington, CT 
     (12.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Brian Wong is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Southington, Connecticut. Dr. Wong is rated as a Distinguished 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 Rasmussen Encephalitis, Anti-NMDA Receptor Encephalitis, Encephalitis, and Multiple Sclerosis (MS).

    Experienced in Encephalitis
    Experienced in Encephalitis
    Referral may be required

    North Haven Medical Center-Radiology

    6 Devine St, 
    North Haven, CT 
     (5.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Annalisa Morgan is a Neurologist practicing medicine in North Haven, Connecticut. Dr. Morgan 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 Anti-NMDA Receptor Encephalitis, Encephalitis, and Status Epilepticus.

    Experienced in Encephalitis
    Experienced in Encephalitis
    Referral may be required

    Yale University

    8 Devine St, 
    North Haven, CT 
     (6.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    John Peters is a Neurologist practicing medicine in North Haven, Connecticut. Dr. Peters 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 Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Anti-NMDA Receptor Encephalitis, Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), and Encephalitis.

    Experienced in Encephalitis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Encephalitis
    Internal Medicine

    Margaret Chustecka Internal Medicine Of Greater New Haven

    1952 Whitney Ave, 
    Hamden, CT 
     (7.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sujata Prasad is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Hamden, Connecticut. Dr. Prasad is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalitis. Her clinical expertise encompasses High Cholesterol, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, and Familial Hypertension.

    Experienced in Encephalitis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Encephalitis
    Internal Medicine

    Cheryl Grezlik LCSW LLC

    710 Main St Bldg 1, 
    Plantsville, CT 
     (9.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Alkesh Patel is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Plantsville, Connecticut. Dr. Patel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalitis. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Encephalitis.

    Advanced in Encephalitis
    Advanced in Encephalitis
    Referral may be required

    Yale University

    15 York St, 
    New Haven, CT 
     (12.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Serena Spudich is a Neurologist practicing medicine in New Haven, Connecticut. Dr. Spudich is rated as an Advanced 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 Encephalitis, Peripheral Neuropathy, Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS), Dementia, and Thrombectomy.

    Advanced in Encephalitis
    Advanced in Encephalitis
    Referral may be required

    Yale New Haven Hospital

    20 York St, 
    New Haven, CT 
     (12.0 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Erin Longbrake is a Neurologist practicing medicine in New Haven, Connecticut. She has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Longbrake 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 Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), Encephalitis, and Rasmussen Encephalitis.

    Experienced in Encephalitis
    Neurology | Pain Medicine
    Experienced in Encephalitis
    Neurology | Pain Medicine
    Referral may be required

    Saint Mary's Hospital - Neurology

    56 Franklin St, 5th Fl, 
    Waterbury, CT 
     (12.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Aleksandr Isakov is a Neurologist and a Pain Medicine provider practicing medicine in Waterbury, Connecticut. Dr. Isakov is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalitis. He is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Migraine, Stroke, Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), and Miller-Fisher Syndrome. Dr. Isakov is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology, Pain Medicine , American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology, Neurology, and American Board Of Psychiatry & Neurology, Neurology . Dr. Isakov is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Encephalitis
    Experienced in Encephalitis
    Referral may be required

    Saint Mary's Hospital - Neurology

    56 Franklin St, 5th Fl, 
    Waterbury, CT 
     (12.7 miles away)
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Ashmanie Mahatoo is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Waterbury, Connecticut. She has been practicing medicine for over 10 years. Dr. Mahatoo 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 Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Spasticity, and Myelin Oligodendrocyte Glycoprotein Antibody-Associated Disease. Dr. Mahatoo is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry & Neurology, Neurology and American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology, Neurology. Dr. Mahatoo is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Encephalitis
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Encephalitis
    Internal Medicine

    Office

    300 Oxford Rd, 
    Oxford, CT 
     (14.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Shyla Muriel is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Oxford, Connecticut. Dr. Muriel is rated as an Advanced 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 Anti-NMDA Receptor Encephalitis, Rasmussen Encephalitis, Familial Hypertension, and Hypertension.

    Experienced in Encephalitis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Encephalitis
    Internal Medicine

    Branford Internal Medicine LLC

    500 E Main St Ste 212, 
    Branford, CT 
     (12.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Richard Rhee is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Branford, Connecticut. Dr. Rhee 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 Chromophobe Renal Cell Carcinoma, Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC), Clear Cell Sarcoma, and Wilms Tumor.

    Experienced in Encephalitis
    Experienced in Encephalitis
    Referral may be required

    Yale New Haven Hospital

    20 York St, 
    New Haven, CT 
     (12.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Katherine Destefano is a Neurologist practicing medicine in New Haven, Connecticut. Dr. Destefano 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), Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), Acute Flaccid Myelitis (AFM), and Transverse Myelitis.

    Experienced in Encephalitis
    Experienced in Encephalitis
    Referral may be required

    Yale New Haven Hospital

    20 York St, 
    New Haven, CT 
     (12.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Adithya Sivaraju is a Neurologist practicing medicine in New Haven, Connecticut. Dr. Sivaraju is rated as an Experienced 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 Seizures, Epilepsy, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, Deep Brain Stimulation, and Gamma Knife Radiosurgery.

    Experienced in Encephalitis
    Experienced in Encephalitis
    Referral may be required
    20 York St, 
    New Haven, CT 
     (12.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Zhimin Xu is a Neurologist practicing medicine in New Haven, Connecticut. Dr. Xu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalitis. Her clinical expertise encompasses Scarlet Fever, Encephalitis, Chorea, and Movement Disorders.

    Experienced in Encephalitis
    Experienced in Encephalitis
    Referral may be required

    Yale New Haven Hospital

    20 York St, 
    New Haven, CT 
     (12.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Panos Stathopoulos is a Neurologist practicing medicine in New Haven, Connecticut. Dr. Stathopoulos 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 Myasthenia Gravis, Chronic Polyradiculoneuritis, Multiple Sclerosis (MS), and Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy.

    Experienced in Encephalitis
    Experienced in Encephalitis
    Referral may be required

    Yale New Haven Hospital

    20 York St, 
    New Haven, CT 
     (12.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Guido Falcone is a Neurologist practicing medicine in New Haven, Connecticut. Dr. Falcone 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 Stroke, Subdural Hematoma, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Thrombectomy, and Stent Placement.

    Experienced in Encephalitis
    Experienced in Encephalitis
    Referral may be required

    Office

    20 York St # T-209, 
    New Haven, CT 
     (12.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Daniel Dicapua is a Neurologist practicing medicine in New Haven, Connecticut. Dr. Dicapua is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalitis. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Myasthenia Gravis, Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy, Riboflavin Transporter Deficiency Neuronopathy, and Peripheral Neuropathy.

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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 wallingford, CT?

    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 wallingford, CT?

    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 wallingford, CT?

    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 wallingford, CT?

    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 wallingford, CT?

    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 wallingford, CT?

    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 wallingford, CT?

    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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