The 20 Best Encephalitis Doctors Near Me in Miami, FL

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The 20 Best Encephalitis Doctors near Miami, FL

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 27 doctor with experience in Encephalitis near Miami, FL. Of these, 24 are Experienced and 3 are Advanced.

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    Advanced in Encephalitis
    Advanced in Encephalitis

    Leon Medical Centers LLC

    101 SW 27th Ave, 
    Miami, FL 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Alvaro Gutierrez is a Neurologist in Miami, Florida. Dr. Gutierrez is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalitis. His top areas of expertise are Epilepsy in Children, Infant Epilepsy with Migrant Focal Crisis, Anti-NMDA Receptor Encephalitis, and Rasmussen Encephalitis.

    Experienced in Encephalitis
    Experienced in Encephalitis

    Epilepsy Foundation Of Florida

    1150 NW 14th St Ste 609, 
    Miami, FL 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Leticia Tornes is a Neurologist in Miami, Florida. Dr. Tornes is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalitis. Her top areas of expertise are Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Neuromyelitis Optica, Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), and Optic Neuritis.

    Experienced in Encephalitis
    Experienced in Encephalitis

    Epilepsy Foundation Of Florida

    1150 NW 14th St Ste 609, 
    Miami, FL 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jason Margolesky is a Neurologist in Miami, Florida. Dr. Margolesky is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalitis. His top areas of expertise are Movement Disorders, Parkinson's Disease, Drug Induced Dyskinesia, Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 7, and Deep Brain Stimulation.

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    Experienced in Encephalitis
    Experienced in Encephalitis

    Office

    1150 NW 14th St Ste 410, 
    Miami, FL 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Konstantin Stojanovic is a Neurologist in Miami, Florida. Dr. Stojanovic is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalitis. His top areas of expertise are Benign Rolandic Epilepsy, Herpes Simplex Encephalitis, Memory Loss, and Encephalitis.

    Experienced in Encephalitis
    Neurology
    Experienced in Encephalitis
    Neurology

    Epilepsy Foundation Of Florida

    1150 NW 14th St Ste 609, 
    Miami, FL 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Ashok Verma is a Neurologist in Miami, Florida. Dr. Verma is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalitis. His top areas of expertise are Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy, and Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 3.

    Experienced in Encephalitis
    Experienced in Encephalitis

    University Of Miami

    1120 NW 14th St, 
    Miami, FL 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Gillian Gordon is a Neurologist in Miami, Florida. Dr. Gordon is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalitis. Her top areas of expertise are Stroke, Seizures, Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), Memory Loss, and Thrombectomy.

    Experienced in Encephalitis
    Experienced in Encephalitis

    Cedars Healthcare Group LTD.

    1400 NW 12th Ave, 
    Miami, FL 
     (2.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Olimpia Carbunar is a Neurologist in Miami, Florida. Dr. Carbunar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalitis. Her top areas of expertise are Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Inclusion Body Myositis, VEXAS Syndrome, and Myasthenia Gravis.

    Experienced in Encephalitis
    Experienced in Encephalitis

    Jackson Health System

    1611 NW 12th Ave, 
    Miami, FL 
     (2.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Andres Kanner is a Psychiatrist in Miami, Florida. Dr. Kanner is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalitis. His top areas of expertise are Epilepsy, Seizures, Partial Familial Epilepsy, and Partial Seizure.

    Experienced in Encephalitis
    Experienced in Encephalitis

    Miami Veterans Affairs Healthcare System

    1201 NW 16th St, 
    Miami, FL 
     (2.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Gustavo Alameda is a Neurologist in Miami, Florida. Dr. Alameda is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalitis. His top areas of expertise are Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy, Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 3, and Primary Lateral Sclerosis.

    Advanced in Encephalitis
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Encephalitis
    Internal Medicine

    Gilbert Leung MD PA

    888 NE 126th St Ste 101, 
    North Miami, FL 
     (9.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Gilbert Leung is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in North Miami, Florida. Dr. Leung is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalitis. His top areas of expertise are HTLV-1 Associated Myelopathy, High Cholesterol, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Familial Hypertension.

    Experienced in Encephalitis
    Neurology
    Experienced in Encephalitis
    Neurology

    Office

    4302 Alton Rd Ste 810, 
    Miami, FL 
     (5.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Vasu Saini is a Neurologist in Miami, Florida. Dr. Saini is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalitis. His top areas of expertise are Stroke, Vertebral Artery Dissection, Brain Aneurysm, Thrombectomy, and Stent Placement.

    Experienced in Encephalitis
    Experienced in Encephalitis

    Office

    7000 SW 62nd Ave Ste 300, 
    South Miami, FL 
     (7.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Christopher Jimenez is a Neurologist in South Miami, Florida. Dr. Jimenez is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalitis. His top areas of expertise are Axillary Nerve Dysfunction, Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), Transient Global Amnesia, and Cerebellar Degeneration.

    Experienced in Encephalitis
    Neurology
    Experienced in Encephalitis
    Neurology

    Office

    7330 SW 62nd Pl Ste 200, 
    South Miami, FL 
     (7.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Paul Damski is a Neurologist in South Miami, Florida. Dr. Damski is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalitis. His top areas of expertise are Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), New Daily Persistent Headache (NDPH), Transient Global Amnesia, and Familial Neurocardiogenic Syncope.

    Experienced in Encephalitis
    Experienced in Encephalitis

    Office

    7000 SW 62nd Ave Ste 300, 
    South Miami, FL 
     (7.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Javier Lopez is a Neurologist in South Miami, Florida. Dr. Lopez is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalitis. His top areas of expertise are Axillary Nerve Dysfunction, Memory Loss, Camptocormism, and Transient Global Amnesia.

    Experienced in Encephalitis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Encephalitis
    Internal Medicine

    Misael Alberto Prieto M.D. P.A.

    3665 E 4th Ave, 
    Hialeah, FL 
     (8.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Misael Prieto is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Hialeah, Florida. Dr. Prieto is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalitis. His top areas of expertise are Venous Insufficiency, Stasis Dermatitis and Ulcers, Hemiplegia, and Fungal Arthritis.

    Experienced in Encephalitis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Encephalitis
    Internal Medicine

    Gilbert Leung MD PA

    888 NE 126th St Ste 101, 
    North Miami, FL 
     (9.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Nasiruddin Nazarally is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in North Miami, Florida. Dr. Nazarally is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalitis. His top areas of expertise are HTLV-1 Associated Myelopathy, Spastic Paraparesis, Encephalitis, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).

    Experienced in Encephalitis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Encephalitis
    Internal Medicine

    HCA Florida Aventura Primary Care

    21150 Biscayne Blvd Ste 302, 
    Aventura, FL 
     (14.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Jessica Hughes is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Aventura, Florida. Dr. Hughes is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalitis. Her top areas of expertise are Sepsis, Peptic Ulcer, Necrosis, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Hughes is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Encephalitis
    Neurology
    Advanced in Encephalitis
    Neurology

    Office

    9055 SW 87th Ave Ste 100, 
    Miami, FL 
     (12.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Miguel Melo is a Neurologist in Miami, Florida. Dr. Melo is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalitis. His top areas of expertise are New Daily Persistent Headache (NDPH), Herpes Simplex Encephalitis, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, and Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA).

    Experienced in Encephalitis
    Experienced in Encephalitis

    Baptist Health Miami Cancer Institute

    8900 N Kendall Dr, 
    Miami, FL 
     (10.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Zhijian Chen is an Oncologist in Miami, Florida. Dr. Chen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalitis. His top areas of expertise are Metastatic Brain Tumor, Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET), Posterior Fossa Tumor, and Brain Tumor. Dr. Chen is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Encephalitis
    Experienced in Encephalitis

    Baptist Hospital Of Miami

    8900 N Kendall Dr, 
    Miami, FL 
     (10.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Yazmin Odia is an Oncologist in Miami, Florida. Dr. Odia is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalitis. Her top areas of expertise are Glioma, Brain Tumor, Gliomatosis Cerebri, and Astrocytoma.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    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 Miami, FL?

    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 Miami, FL?

    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 Miami, FL?

    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 Miami, FL?

    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 Miami, FL?

    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 Miami, FL?

    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 Miami, FL?

    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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