The 20 Best Encephalitis Doctors Near Me in Orlando, FL

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The 20 Best Encephalitis Doctors near Orlando, FL

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 24 doctor with experience in Encephalitis near Orlando, FL. Of these, 21 are Experienced and 3 are Advanced.

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    Experienced in Encephalitis
    Experienced in Encephalitis

    AdventHealth Medical Group Epilepsy At Orlando

    615 E Princeton St Ste 540, 
    Orlando, FL 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Holly Skinner is a Neurologist in Orlando, Florida. Dr. Skinner is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalitis. Her top areas of expertise are Seizures, Epilepsy, Memory Loss, and Landau-Kleffner Syndrome.

    Advanced in Encephalitis
    Pediatrics
    Advanced in Encephalitis
    Pediatrics

    AdventHealth Medical Group Neuropsychology At Orlando

    615 E Princeton St Ste 540, 
    Orlando, FL 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ki Hyeong is a Pediatrics provider in Orlando, Florida. Dr. Hyeong is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalitis. His top areas of expertise are Rasmussen Encephalitis, Anti-NMDA Receptor Encephalitis, Encephalitis, and Seizures.

    Advanced in Encephalitis
    Advanced in Encephalitis

    AdventHealth Medical Group Neurology At Orlando

    265 E Rollins St # 6, 
    Orlando, FL 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Anita Fletcher is a Neurologist in Orlando, Florida. Dr. Fletcher is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalitis. Her top areas of expertise are Progressive Multifocal Leukoencephalopathy, Encephalitis, CACH Syndrome, and Neurosarcoidosis.

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    Experienced in Encephalitis
    Experienced in Encephalitis

    Orlando Health Scripts

    1400 S Orange Ave, 
    Orlando, FL 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Nicholas Avgeropoulos is a Neurologist in Orlando, Florida. Dr. Avgeropoulos is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalitis. His top areas of expertise are Astrocytoma, Glioblastoma, Glioma, and Brain Tumor.

    Experienced in Encephalitis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Encephalitis
    Internal Medicine

    Office

    86 Underwood St, 
    Orlando, FL 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    James Stewart is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Orlando, Florida. Dr. Stewart is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalitis. His top areas of expertise are Ventricular Tachycardia, Stroke, Apoplexy, Cardiac Ablation, and Pacemaker Implantation.

    Experienced in Encephalitis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Encephalitis
    Internal Medicine

    AdventHealth Orlando

    601 E Rollins St, 
    Orlando, FL 
     (2.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Brian Masters is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Orlando, Florida. Dr. Masters is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalitis. His top areas of expertise are Subdural Hematoma, Stroke, Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation, Microdiscectomy, and Herniated Disc Surgery.

    Experienced in Encephalitis
    Experienced in Encephalitis

    AdventHealth Medical Group Neurology At Innovation Tower

    265 E Rollins St # 6, 
    Orlando, FL 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Mitesh Lotia is a Neurologist in Orlando, Florida. Dr. Lotia is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalitis. His top areas of expertise are Movement Disorders, Parkinson's Disease, Essential Tremor, Drug Induced Dyskinesia, and Deep Brain Stimulation.

    Experienced in Encephalitis
    Experienced in Encephalitis

    AdventHealth Medical Group Neuro-Oncology At Orlando

    2501 N Orange Ave Ste 286, 
    Orlando, FL 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ivo Tremont is an Oncologist in Orlando, Florida. Dr. Tremont is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalitis. His top areas of expertise are Glioma, Astrocytoma, Glioblastoma, and Brain Tumor.

    Experienced in Encephalitis
    Pediatrics
    Experienced in Encephalitis
    Pediatrics

    Office

    1245 W Fairbanks Ave, 
    Winter Park, FL 
     (3.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Ronald Davis is a Pediatrics provider in Winter Park, Florida. Dr. Davis is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalitis. His top areas of expertise are Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome (LGS), Seizures, Autosomal Dominant Partial Epilepsy with Auditory Features, and Dravet Syndrome.

    Jaivir S. Rathore
    Experienced in Encephalitis
    Experienced in Encephalitis

    DocJ's Advanced Neurology

    6000 Metrowest Blvd, Suite 104-105, 
    Orlando, FL 
     (5.5 miles away)
    Experience:
    21+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Bihari, Gujarati , Marathi, Punjabi, Rajasthani
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Jaivir S. Rathore, MD, FAES is a triple board (Neurology, Epilepsy & Clinical Neurophysiology) certified Neurologist, Medical Director of the DocJ's Advanced Neurology & Epilepsy Freedom Center in Orlando & The Villages Florida and the Co-Chairman of the Epilepsy Foundation of America (Florida Chapter). Per patient reviews on multiple online platforms including Healthgrades, WebMD, US News & World Report etc, Dr. Rathore is the highest rated neurologist in the US. Before moving to Orlando, he was the Director of the Epilepsy Center at Watson Clinic and Lakeland Regional Health Medical Center. Dr. Rathore is fellowship trained in neurosurgical epilepsy at top two hospitals in the United States: The Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, MD and The Cleveland Clinic, Ohio. He is an avid researcher, author of many peer reviewed articles in leading journals including as a lead author in an NIH funded study in Epilepsy & Behavior from Harvard University. Dr. Rathore also serves on the review panel of the official neurology journal of the American Academy of Neurology, The Royal College of Physicians (Edinburgh UK) and The Indian Academy of Neurology. He has also served on the CME committee of the American Epilepsy Society. Dr. Rathore is a staunch patient advocate and also a health journalist and member of the Association of Health Care Journalists. Dr. Rathore was honored with the title of Fellow of American Epilepsy Society (FAES) in 2021, one of the only two in Orlando region. Dr. Rathore is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalitis. His top areas of expertise are Progressive Multifocal Leukoencephalopathy, Seizures, Memory Loss, and Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure.

    Experienced in Encephalitis
    Experienced in Encephalitis

    Orlando Diabetes And Endocrine Specialists

    6150 Metrowest Blvd Ste 105, 
    Orlando, FL 
     (6.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Murtuza Kothawala is a Neurologist in Orlando, Florida. Dr. Kothawala is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalitis. His top areas of expertise are Seizures, Partial Familial Epilepsy, Memory Loss, and Lafora Disease.

    Experienced in Encephalitis
    Experienced in Encephalitis

    Florida Institute Of Neurology

    9430 Turkey Lake Rd, 
    Orlando, FL 
     (9.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Naga Lakshmana is a Neurologist in Orlando, Florida. Dr. Lakshmana is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalitis. His top areas of expertise are Septic Arthritis, Tomaculous Neuropathy, Sensorimotor Polyneuropathy, and Andermann Syndrome. Dr. Lakshmana is currently accepting new patients.

    Ewa B. Brandys
    Advanced in Encephalitis
    Advanced in Encephalitis

    Nemours Children's Hospital, Florida

    6535 Nemours Parkway, 
    Orlando, FL 
     (12.9 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Polish

    I double trained in my specialty, first in Poland and then in the United States. At Nemours I hope to expand my research and involve colleagues who are interested in rehabilitation for conditions that affect the brain and spinal cord. My board certification in pediatric rehabilitation is rare. There are fewer than 250 of us who are board-certified in the entire country. I was born in Poland at the tail end of the last polio epidemic. Children I grew up with were living with post-disease disabilities. When I was about 5 years old, I made up my mind that I would be a doctor who could help children and search for cures. Children are a joy to work with. They have phenomenal potential to bounce back if you give them a chance and the tools. I want to help every child that comes to me for care. My goal is to improve their quality of life to the highest degree possible. There is always a lot you can do to make a child’s life happier, no matter  where they’re starting from in their physical capabilities. Gaining function is like food: you need to eat every day to be nourished, and you must practice new skills every day to make meaningful progress with rehabilitation. I try to give families the tools and information they need to play and interact with their child in a purposeful way that reinforces the skills they're working on in therapy. I also try to make it fun so it will be easy to practice daily. Dr. Brandys is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalitis. Her top areas of expertise are Cerebral Palsy, Dopa-Responsive Dystonia, Aromatic L-Amino Acid Decarboxylase (AADC) Deficiency, and Familial Paroxysmal Nonkinesigenic Dyskinesia.

    Experienced in Encephalitis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Encephalitis
    Internal Medicine

    Zulma Cintron, MD

    7560 Red Bug Lake Rd Ste 2080, 
    Oviedo, FL 
     (14.1 miles away)
    Experience:
    44+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Zulma Cintron is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Oviedo, Florida. Dr. Cintron has been practicing medicine for over 44 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalitis. Her top areas of expertise are Hypothyroidism, Obesity in Children, Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, and Xanthoma. Dr. Cintron is currently accepting new patients.

    Ju Tang
    Experienced in Encephalitis
    Neurology
    Experienced in Encephalitis
    Neurology

    Nemours Children's Hospital, Florida

    6535 Nemours Parkway, 
    Orlando, FL 
     (12.9 miles away)
    Experience:
    19+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Mandarin

    Ju Tang is a Neurologist in Orlando, Florida. Dr. Tang has been practicing medicine for over 19 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalitis. Her top areas of expertise are Seizures, Epilepsy, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, and Memory Loss.

    Laufey Y. Sigurdardottir
    Experienced in Encephalitis
    Experienced in Encephalitis

    Nemours Children's Hospital, Florida

    6535 Nemours Parkway, 
    Orlando, FL 
     (12.9 miles away)
    Experience:
    32+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Icelandic

    Medicine seems to run in my family. My father trained as a physician in Iceland, and my childhood was split between the US and Reykjavik, Iceland. At first, I wanted to be a veterinarian, but once in medical school I had my heart set on Pediatrics from the start. I love kids. With eight children of my own I have realized that every child is unique and that there is no one right way to parent. Parents can be certain that I will be upfront with them regarding their child’s illness. I treat people the way I want to be treated when I step into a physician’s office with one of my kids. I try to listen more than I speak and learn from others at every opportunity. To me the treatment of a child is a collaboration between the child, his/her parents and the physician and team at Nemours. Together we will find the best solution, always. Dr. Sigurdardottir is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalitis. Her top areas of expertise are Seizures, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, Memory Loss, and Autism Spectrum Disorder.

    Matthias M. Zinn
    Experienced in Encephalitis
    Experienced in Encephalitis

    Nemours Children's Hospital, Florida

    6535 Nemours Parkway, 
    Orlando, FL 
     (12.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, German

    Matthias Zinn is a Neurologist in Orlando, Florida. Dr. Zinn is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalitis. His top areas of expertise are Zika Virus Disease, Microcephaly with Spastic Quadriplegia, Microcephaly, and Seizures.

    Omer A. Hamid
    Experienced in Encephalitis
    Experienced in Encephalitis

    Nemours Children's Hospital, Florida

    6535 Nemours Parkway, 
    Orlando, FL 
     (12.9 miles away)
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Arabic

    Omer Hamid is a Neurologist in Orlando, Florida. Dr. Hamid has been practicing medicine for over 10 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalitis. His top areas of expertise are Amyotonia Congenita, Congenital Myasthenic Syndrome, Dysferlinopathy, and Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy.

    Rohan N. Vaidya
    Experienced in Encephalitis
    Experienced in Encephalitis

    Nemours Children's Hospital, Florida

    6535 Nemours Parkway, 
    Orlando, FL 
     (12.9 miles away)
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Rohan Vaidya is a Neurologist in Orlando, Florida. Dr. Vaidya has been practicing medicine for over 10 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalitis. His top areas of expertise are Stereotypic Movement Disorder, Spasmus Nutans, Seizures, and Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure.

    Aga J. Lewelt
    Experienced in Encephalitis
    Experienced in Encephalitis

    Nemours Children's Hospital, Florida

    6535 Nemours Parkway, 
    Orlando, FL 
     (12.9 miles away)
    Experience:
    20+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Aga Lewelt is a Physiatrist in Orlando, Florida. Dr. Lewelt has been practicing medicine for over 20 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalitis. Her top areas of expertise are Focal Dystonia, Moebius Syndrome, Cerebral Palsy, and Spasticity.

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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 Orlando, 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 Orlando, 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 Orlando, 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 Orlando, 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 Orlando, 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 Orlando, 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 Orlando, 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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