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    MediFind found 64 doctor with experience in Encephalitis near Washington, DC. Of these, 55 are Experienced, 8 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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    64 providers found
      Distinguished in Encephalitis
      Pediatric Neurology | Neurology
      Distinguished in Encephalitis
      Pediatric Neurology | Neurology
      111 Michigan Ave Nw, W3.5, 600, 
      Washington, DC 
       (1.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Ilana Kahn is a Pediatric Neurologist and a Neurologist in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Kahn is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalitis. Her top areas of expertise are Anti-NMDA Receptor Encephalitis, Encephalitis, Landau-Kleffner Syndrome, and Myelin Oligodendrocyte Glycoprotein Antibody-Associated Disease.

      Advanced in Encephalitis
      Pediatric Neurology | Pediatrics | Neurology
      Advanced in Encephalitis
      Pediatric Neurology | Pediatrics | Neurology

      Children's Hospital

      111 Michigan Ave Nw, 
      Washington, DC 
       (1.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Elizabeth Wells is a Pediatric Neurologist and a Pediatrics provider in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Wells is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalitis. Her top areas of expertise are Encephalitis, Medulloblastoma, Anti-NMDA Receptor Encephalitis, and Peripheral Neuropathy.

      What does Elite, Distinguished, Advanced, Experienced mean?
      Advanced in Encephalitis
      Psychiatry | Pediatrics | Neurology
      Advanced in Encephalitis
      Psychiatry | Pediatrics | Neurology
      3800 Reservoir Rd Nw, 
      Washington, DC 
       (2.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      William Gaillard is a Psychiatrist and a Pediatrics provider in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Gaillard is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalitis. His top areas of expertise are Epilepsy, Seizures, Epilepsy in Children, Liver Embolization, and Deep Brain Stimulation. Dr. Gaillard is currently accepting new patients.

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      Experienced in Encephalitis
      Experienced in Encephalitis

      Medstar Medical Group Ii LLC

      1145 19th St Nw, 311 Mmg At 19th Street Nw, 
      Washington, DC 
       (0.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Suzanne Lin is a Neurologist in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Lin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalitis. Her top areas of expertise are Stroke, Hemiplegia, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, and Delirium. Dr. Lin is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Encephalitis
      Experienced in Encephalitis
      111 Michigan Ave Nw, 
      Washington, DC 
       (1.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Melissa Fleming is a Physiatrist in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Fleming is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalitis. Her top areas of expertise are Encephalitis, Dysferlinopathy, Distal Myopathy 2, and X-Linked Dominant Scapuloperoneal Myopathy. Dr. Fleming is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Encephalitis
      Pediatric Neurology | Neurology | Pediatrics
      Experienced in Encephalitis
      Pediatric Neurology | Neurology | Pediatrics

      Children's Hospital

      111 Michigan Ave Nw, 
      Washington, DC 
       (1.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      John Schreiber is a Pediatric Neurologist and a Neurologist in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Schreiber is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalitis. His top areas of expertise are Epilepsy, Myoclonic Epilepsy, Seizures, and Epilepsy with Myoclonic-Atonic Seizures. Dr. Schreiber is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Encephalitis
      Physiatry | Pediatrics
      Experienced in Encephalitis
      Physiatry | Pediatrics

      Children's Hospital

      111 Michigan Ave Nw, 
      Washington, DC 
       (1.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Justin Burton is a Physiatrist and a Pediatrics provider in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Burton is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalitis. His top areas of expertise are Alternating Hemiplegia of Childhood, Encephalitis, Rasmussen Encephalitis, and Camptocormism.

      Experienced in Encephalitis
      Pediatric Neurology | Neurology
      Experienced in Encephalitis
      Pediatric Neurology | Neurology
      111 Michigan Ave Nw, 
      Washington, DC 
       (1.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Laura Tochen is a Pediatric Neurologist and a Neurologist in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Tochen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalitis. Her top areas of expertise are CACH Syndrome, Stereotypic Movement Disorder, Tourette Syndrome, Chorea, and Deep Brain Stimulation. Dr. Tochen is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Encephalitis
      Pediatric Neurology | Pediatrics | Neurology
      Experienced in Encephalitis
      Pediatric Neurology | Pediatrics | Neurology

      Children's Hospital

      111 Michigan Ave Nw, 
      Washington, DC 
       (1.8 miles away)
      Experience:
      9+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Sarah Wright is a Pediatric Neurologist and a Pediatrics provider in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Wright has been practicing medicine for over 9 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalitis. Her top areas of expertise are Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 1, Seizures, Dysferlinopathy, and Genetic Epilepsy with Febrile Seizures Plus (GEFS+). Dr. Wright is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Encephalitis
      Experienced in Encephalitis
      111 Michigan Ave Nw, 
      Washington, DC 
       (1.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Marian Kolodgie is a Neurologist in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Kolodgie is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalitis. Her top areas of expertise are Absence Seizure, Epilepsy Juvenile Absence, Transient Tic Disorder, and Encephalitis.

      Experienced in Encephalitis
      Pediatric Neurology | Neurology
      Experienced in Encephalitis
      Pediatric Neurology | Neurology
      111 Michigan Ave Nw, 
      Washington, DC 
       (1.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Michel Fayad is a Pediatric Neurologist and a Neurologist in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Fayad is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalitis. His top areas of expertise are Epilepsy in Children, Infant Epilepsy with Migrant Focal Crisis, Epilepsy with Myoclonic-Atonic Seizures, and West Syndrome.

      Experienced in Encephalitis
      Pediatric Neurology | Neurology
      Experienced in Encephalitis
      Pediatric Neurology | Neurology
      111 Michigan Ave Nw, 
      Washington, DC 
       (1.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Sarah Mulkey is a Pediatric Neurologist and a Neurologist in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Mulkey is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalitis. Her top areas of expertise are Zika Virus Disease, Microcephaly, Achalasia Microcephaly Syndrome, and Encephalitis Lethargica.

      Experienced in Encephalitis
      Physiatry | Pediatrics
      Experienced in Encephalitis
      Physiatry | Pediatrics

      Children's Hospital

      111 Michigan Ave Nw, 
      Washington, DC 
       (1.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Mi Shin is a Physiatrist and a Pediatrics provider in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Shin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalitis. Her top areas of expertise are Myelomeningocele, Mitochondrial Complex 3 Deficiency, Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2, and X-Linked Infantile Spinal Muscular Atrophy.

      Experienced in Encephalitis
      Pediatric Neurology | Pediatrics | Neurology
      Experienced in Encephalitis
      Pediatric Neurology | Pediatrics | Neurology

      Children's Hospital

      111 Michigan Ave Nw, 
      Washington, DC 
       (1.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Kuntal Sen is a Pediatric Neurologist and a Pediatrics provider in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Sen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalitis. His top areas of expertise are Urea Cycle Disorders (UCD), Hydranencephaly, Lissencephaly 2, and Cortical Dysplasia.

      Experienced in Encephalitis
      Experienced in Encephalitis

      Mgmc LLC

      110 Irving St Nw, 
      Washington, DC 
       (1.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Priyanka Sabharwal is a Neurologist in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Sabharwal is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalitis. Her top areas of expertise are Seizures, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, Epilepsy, and Memory Loss. Dr. Sabharwal is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Encephalitis
      Physiatry | Pediatrics
      Experienced in Encephalitis
      Physiatry | Pediatrics
      102 Irving St NW, 
      Washington, DC 
       (2.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Marina Ma is a Physiatrist and a Pediatrics provider in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Ma is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalitis. Her top areas of expertise are Focal Dystonia, Cerebral Palsy, Myotonia Congenita, and Paraplegia. Dr. Ma is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Encephalitis
      Experienced in Encephalitis

      Medstar Medical Group Ii LLC

      3800 Reservoir Rd Nw, 
      Washington, DC 
       (2.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Carlo Tornatore is a Neurologist in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Tornatore is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalitis. His top areas of expertise are Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), Encephalitis, and Paraplegia. Dr. Tornatore is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Encephalitis
      Experienced in Encephalitis

      Mgmc LLC

      3800 Reservoir Rd Nw, 
      Washington, DC 
       (2.1 miles away)
      Experience:
      16+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Douglas Mayson is a Neurologist in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Mayson has been practicing medicine for over 16 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalitis. His top areas of expertise are Stroke, Apoplexy, Seizures, Stent Placement, and Transmyocardial Revascularization.

      Experienced in Encephalitis
      Experienced in Encephalitis

      Medstar Medical Group Ii LLC

      3800 Reservoir Rd Nw, 
      Washington, DC 
       (2.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Mandarin
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Tian Wang is a Neurologist in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Wang is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalitis. His top areas of expertise are Seizures, Athetosis, Alcoholic Neuropathy, and Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure. Dr. Wang is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Encephalitis
      Experienced in Encephalitis

      Medstar Medical Group Ii LLC

      3800 Reservoir Rd Nw, 
      Washington, DC 
       (2.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Bilaal Sirdar is a Neurologist in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Sirdar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalitis. His top areas of expertise are Stroke, Seizures, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, Stent Placement, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Sirdar is currently accepting new patients.

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      Last Updated: 10/30/2025

      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 Washington, DC?

      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 Washington, DC?

      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 Washington, DC?

      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 Washington, DC?

      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 Washington, DC?

      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 Washington, DC?

      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 Washington, DC?

      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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