The 20 Best Encephalitis Doctors Near Me in Georgia, US

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The 20 Best Encephalitis Doctors in Georgia, US

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 91 doctor with experience in Encephalitis near Georgia, US. Of these, 80 are Experienced, 10 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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91 providers found
    Distinguished in Encephalitis
    Internal Medicine
    Distinguished in Encephalitis
    Internal Medicine

    Northside Dahlonega Primary Care

    134 Ansley Dr Ste 100, 
    Dahlonega, GA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Donna Whitfield is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Dahlonega, Georgia. Dr. Whitfield is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalitis. Her top areas of expertise are High Cholesterol, Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, and Encephalitis. Dr. Whitfield is currently accepting new patients.

    Diana L. Vives
    Advanced in Encephalitis
    Advanced in Encephalitis

    Emory Brain Health Center

    12 Executive Park Drive Northeast, 
    Atlanta, GA 
    Experience:
    24+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Offers Telehealth

    Diana Vives is a Neurologist in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Vives has been practicing medicine for over 24 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalitis. Her top areas of expertise are Neuromyelitis Optica, Optic Neuritis, Encephalitis, and Transverse Myelitis.

    Spencer Hutto
    Advanced in Encephalitis
    Neurology | Psychiatry
    Advanced in Encephalitis
    Neurology | Psychiatry

    Emory University Hospital

    1364 Clifton Road Northeast, 
    Atlanta, GA 
    Experience:
    11+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Spencer Hutto is a Neurologist and a Psychiatrist in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Hutto has been practicing medicine for over 11 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalitis. His top areas of expertise are Neurosarcoidosis, Encephalitis, CACH Syndrome, and Cerebelloparenchymal Disorder 3.

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    Neil S. Lava
    Advanced in Encephalitis
    Advanced in Encephalitis

    Emory Brain Health Center

    12 Executive Park Drive Northeast, 
    Atlanta, GA 
    Experience:
    53+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Neil Lava is a Neurologist in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Lava has been practicing medicine for over 53 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalitis. His top areas of expertise are Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), Neuromyelitis Optica, and Sporadic Hemiplegic Migraine.

    Achraf Makki
    Advanced in Encephalitis
    Advanced in Encephalitis

    Emory Clinic - Neurology

    6335 Hospital Parkway, Ste301, 
    Johns Creek, GA 
    Experience:
    25+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Achraf Makki is a Neurologist in Johns Creek, Georgia. Dr. Makki has been practicing medicine for over 25 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalitis. His top areas of expertise are Seizures, Stroke, Opisthotonos, and Muscle Spasms.

    Advanced in Encephalitis
    Advanced in Encephalitis

    Tanner Neuroscience Specialist

    705 Dixie Street, 
    Carrollton, GA 
    Experience:
    15+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Meena Kannan is a Neurologist in Carrollton, Georgia. Dr. Kannan has been practicing medicine for over 15 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalitis. Her top areas of expertise are Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), Myelin Oligodendrocyte Glycoprotein Antibody-Associated Disease, and Transverse Myelitis.

    Advanced in Encephalitis
    Advanced in Encephalitis

    Emory Brain Health Center

    12 Executive Park Drive Northeast, 
    Atlanta, GA 
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Sara Radmard is a Neurologist in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Radmard has been practicing medicine for over 10 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalitis. Her top areas of expertise are Restless Legs Syndrome, Conversion Disorder, Drug Induced Dyskinesia, Camptocormism, and Deep Brain Stimulation.

    William E. Philippi
    Experienced in Encephalitis
    Experienced in Encephalitis

    Piedmont Neurology Of Augusta

    820 Saint Sebastian Way, Ste 4A, 
    Augusta, GA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    William Philippi is a Neurologist in Augusta, Georgia. Dr. Philippi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalitis. His top areas of expertise are Memory Loss, Seizures, Stroke, and Epilepsy. Dr. Philippi is currently accepting new patients.

    Aaron Anderson
    Experienced in Encephalitis
    Experienced in Encephalitis

    Emory Clinic At 1365 Clifton Road

    1365 Clifton Road Northeast, BldgA, 
    Atlanta, GA 
    Experience:
    21+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Aaron Anderson is a Neurologist in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Anderson has been practicing medicine for over 21 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalitis. His top areas of expertise are Stroke, Rasmussen Encephalitis, Anti-NMDA Receptor Encephalitis, Gastrostomy, and Transmyocardial Revascularization.

    Samuel B. Milton
    Experienced in Encephalitis
    Experienced in Encephalitis

    Emory Brain Health Center

    12 Executive Park Drive Northeast, 
    Atlanta, GA 
    Experience:
    39+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Samuel Milton is a Physiatrist in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Milton has been practicing medicine for over 39 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalitis. His top areas of expertise are Hemiplegia, Paraplegia, Pediatric Low-Grade Glioma (pLGG), and Stroke.

    Daniel Winkel
    Experienced in Encephalitis
    Experienced in Encephalitis

    Emory Brain Health Center

    12 Executive Park Drive Northeast, 
    Atlanta, GA 
    Experience:
    16+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Offers Telehealth

    Daniel Winkel is a Neurologist in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Winkel 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 Seizures, Memory Loss, Partial Familial Epilepsy, and Partial Seizure.

    Laura E. Donovan
    Experienced in Encephalitis
    Experienced in Encephalitis

    Emory Winship Cancer Institute

    1365 Clifton Road Northeast, BldgC, 
    Atlanta, GA 
    Experience:
    14+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Laura Donovan is a Neurologist in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Donovan has been practicing medicine for over 14 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalitis. Her top areas of expertise are Embryonal Tumor with Multilayered Rosettes, Medulloblastoma, Glioma, Ependymoma, and Gastrostomy.

    Chadwick M. Hales
    Experienced in Encephalitis
    Experienced in Encephalitis

    Emory Brain Health Center

    12 Executive Park Drive Northeast, 
    Atlanta, GA 
    Experience:
    21+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Chadwick Hales is a Neurologist in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Hales has been practicing medicine for over 21 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalitis. His top areas of expertise are Alzheimer's Disease, Cerebellar Degeneration, Memory Loss, and Cerebellar Multiple System Atrophy.

    Lawrence G. Seiden
    Experienced in Encephalitis
    Experienced in Encephalitis

    The Multiple Sclerosis Center Of Georgia

    3200 Downwood Circle Northwest, Suite 550, 
    Atlanta, GA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Lawrence Seiden is a Neurologist in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Seiden is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalitis. His top areas of expertise are Photosensitive Epilepsy, Memory Loss, Autosomal Dominant Partial Epilepsy with Auditory Features, and Seizures. Dr. Seiden is currently accepting new patients.

    Andrei I. Serbanescu
    Experienced in Encephalitis
    Experienced in Encephalitis

    Piedmont Physicians Group Peachtree Neurology

    95 Collier Road, Suite 4045, 
    Atlanta, GA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, French, Romanian
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Andrei Serbanescu is a Neurologist in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Serbanescu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalitis. His top areas of expertise are Migraine, Cerebellar Degeneration, Multiple Sclerosis (MS), and Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS). Dr. Serbanescu is currently accepting new patients.

    James G. Greene
    Experienced in Encephalitis
    Experienced in Encephalitis

    Emory Brain Health Center

    12 Executive Park Drive Northeast, 
    Atlanta, GA 
    Experience:
    28+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    James Greene is a Neurologist in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Greene has been practicing medicine for over 28 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalitis. His top areas of expertise are Stroke, Dysarthria, Papilledema, and Seizures.

    Cederic M. Pimentel
    Experienced in Encephalitis
    Neurology | Intensive Care Medicine
    Experienced in Encephalitis
    Neurology | Intensive Care Medicine

    Emory University Hospital

    1364 Clifton Road Northeast, 
    Atlanta, GA 
    Experience:
    23+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Offers Telehealth

    Cederic Pimentel is a Neurologist and an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Pimentel has been practicing medicine for over 23 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalitis. His top areas of expertise are Brain Herniation, Chiari Malformation Type 1, Chiari Malformation, Gastrostomy, and Transmyocardial Revascularization.

    Sun Qiu
    Experienced in Encephalitis
    Neurology
    Experienced in Encephalitis
    Neurology

    Piedmont Physicians Group Peachtree Neurology

    95 Collier Road, Suite 4045, 
    Atlanta, GA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Sunny Qiu, M.D., earned his medical degree from Duke University School of Medicine and completed his residency at Rush University Medical Center. He received his undergraduate degree in Biology from Duke University and is board certified in Neurology. Prior to joining Piedmont, Dr. Qiu was a Clinical Neurophysiology fellow at Rush University Medical Center.Dr. Qiu specializes in adult general neurology. He performs electromyography (EMG) studies to evaluate nerve and muscle conditions. He is a member of the American Academy of Neurology, the American Association of Neuromuscular and Electrodiagnostic Medicine, and the American Epilepsy Society.In his spare time, Dr. Qiu enjoys spending time with family, exercising, hiking, and traveling.Dr. Qiu is accepting new patients and welcomes most major insurance plans. Dr. Qiu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalitis. His top areas of expertise are Cramp-Fasciculation Syndrome, Tension Headache, Memory Loss, and Migraine.

    Tommy T. Thomas
    Experienced in Encephalitis
    Experienced in Encephalitis

    Emory University Hospital

    1364 Clifton Road Northeast, 
    Atlanta, GA 
    Experience:
    21+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Tommy Thomas is a Neurologist in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Thomas has been practicing medicine for over 21 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalitis. His top areas of expertise are Stroke, Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation, Apoplexy, Gastrostomy, and Transmyocardial Revascularization.

    Wendy L. Wright
    Experienced in Encephalitis
    Experienced in Encephalitis

    Emory University Hospital Midtown

    550 Peachtree Street Northeast, 
    Atlanta, GA 
    Experience:
    28+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Wendy Wright is a Neurologist in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Wright has been practicing medicine for over 28 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalitis. Her top areas of expertise are Seizures, Status Epilepticus, Stroke, Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation, and Gastrostomy.

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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 in Georgia, US?

    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 in Georgia, US?

    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 in Georgia, US?

    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 in Georgia, US?

    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 in Georgia, US?

    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 in Georgia, US?

    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 in Georgia, US?

    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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