The 20 Best Encephalitis Doctors Near Me in Iowa, US

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 35 doctor with experience in Encephalitis near Iowa, US. Of these, 32 are Experienced, 2 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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35 providers found
    Advanced in Encephalitis
    Family Medicine
    Advanced in Encephalitis
    Family Medicine

    CHI Health Clinic Family Medicine/Pediatrics (W Broadway)

    3135 W Broadway, 
    Council Bluffs, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Mel Roca is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Council Bluffs, Iowa. Dr. Roca is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalitis. He is also highly rated in 29 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses High Cholesterol, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, and Familial Hypertension. Dr. Roca is board certified in Family Medicine - American Board Of Family Medicine. Dr. Roca is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Encephalitis
    Experienced in Encephalitis
    Referral may be required

    University Of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital

    200 Hawkins Dr, 
    Iowa City, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Andrea Swenson is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Swenson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalitis. She is also highly rated in 44 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Primary Lateral Sclerosis, Myasthenia Gravis, Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), and Rhizotomy. Dr. Swenson is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Encephalitis
    Distinguished in Encephalitis
    Referral may be required

    University Of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital

    200 Hawkins Dr, 
    Iowa City, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Tracey Cho is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Cho is rated as a Distinguished 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 Neurosarcoidosis, Encephalitis, Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Anti-NMDA Receptor Encephalitis, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Cho is currently accepting new patients.

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    Advanced in Encephalitis
    Advanced in Encephalitis
    Referral may be required

    University Of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital

    200 Hawkins Dr, 
    Iowa City, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Christine Gill is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Gill is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalitis. She is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), Encephalitis, and Neuromyelitis Optica. Dr. Gill is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Encephalitis
    Radiology | Neurology
    Experienced in Encephalitis
    Radiology | Neurology
    Referral may be required

    Diagnostic Imaging Associates

    1111 6th Ave., 
    Des Moines, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Mitchell Erickson is a Radiologist and a Neurologist practicing medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Erickson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalitis. He is also highly rated in 74 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Stroke, Herniated Disk, Pulmonary Fibrosis, and Familial Porencephaly. Dr. Erickson is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Encephalitis
    Experienced in Encephalitis
    Referral may be required

    MercyOne Ruan Neurology Care

    1111 6th Ave., Suite A100, 
    Des Moines, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Erik Arneson is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Arneson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalitis. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Hemiplegic Migraine, Sporadic Hemiplegic Migraine, Migraine, and Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS). Dr. Arneson is board certified in Neurology, American Board Of Neurology. Dr. Arneson is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Encephalitis
    Experienced in Encephalitis
    Referral may be required

    MercyOne Genesis Memory Care

    1351 W. Central Park Ave. Pavilion 1, Suite 340, 
    Davenport, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Rodney Short is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Davenport, Iowa. Dr. Short is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalitis. He is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Memory Loss, Tuberous Sclerosis, Tuberous Sclerosis Complex, and Lewy Body Dementia (LBD). Dr. Short is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry & Neurology. Dr. Short is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Encephalitis
    Experienced in Encephalitis
    Referral may be required

    MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center

    1111 6th Ave., 
    Des Moines, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Malik Ghannam is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Ghannam is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalitis. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Stroke, Fibromuscular Dysplasia (FMD), Increased Intracranial Pressure, Necrotizing Myopathy (NM), and Thrombectomy. Dr. Ghannam is board certified in Neurology, American Board Of Psychiatry & Neurology. Dr. Ghannam is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Encephalitis
    Physiatry
    Experienced in Encephalitis
    Physiatry
    Referral may be required

    MercyOne Clive Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation

    12493 University Ave., Suite 100, 
    Clive, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Ai Phu is a Physiatrist practicing medicine in Clive, Iowa. Dr. Phu is rated as an Experienced 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 Hemiplegia, Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), Chronic Subdural Hematoma, and Subdural Hematoma. Dr. Phu is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Encephalitis
    Neurology | Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Encephalitis
    Neurology | Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    MercyOne Ruan Neurology Care

    1111 6th Ave., Suite A100, 
    Des Moines, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Bruce Hughes is a Neurologist and a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Hughes is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalitis. He is also highly rated in 25 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), Myelin Oligodendrocyte Glycoprotein Antibody-Associated Disease, and Transverse Myelitis. Dr. Hughes is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Encephalitis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Encephalitis
    Internal Medicine

    Avera Medical Group Larchwood

    916 Holder Street, 
    Larchwood, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Scott Beckstrand is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Larchwood, Iowa. Dr. Beckstrand is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalitis. He is also highly rated in 30 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis, Melorheostosis, Osteopenia, and Hypertension. Dr. Beckstrand is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Beckstrand is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Encephalitis
    Experienced in Encephalitis
    Referral may be required

    State University Of Iowa

    200 Hawkins Dr, 
    Iowa City, IA 
    Experience:
    16+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Satoshi Kodama is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Iowa City, Iowa. He has been practicing medicine for over 16 years. Dr. Kodama 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 Seizures, Brachial Plexopathy, Status Epilepticus, Encephalitis, and Thrombectomy.

    Experienced in Encephalitis
    Neurology
    Experienced in Encephalitis
    Neurology
    Referral may be required

    University Of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital

    200 Hawkins Dr, 
    Iowa City, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Arabic
    Accepting New Patients

    Lama Wahed is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Wahed 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 Neurosarcoidosis, Encephalitis, Rasmussen Encephalitis, Anti-NMDA Receptor Encephalitis, and Thrombectomy. Dr. Wahed is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Encephalitis
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Encephalitis
    Family Medicine

    Office

    113 N Main St, 
    Melcher, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Laurie Goff is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Melcher, Iowa. Dr. Goff is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalitis. Her clinical expertise encompasses Tracheitis, Contact Dermatitis, Encephalitis, and Lymphangitis. Dr. Goff is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Encephalitis
    Experienced in Encephalitis
    Referral may be required

    Medical Associates Clinic P C

    1000 Langworthy St, 
    Dubuque, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Nicholas Stanek is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Dubuque, Iowa. Dr. Stanek is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalitis. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Glossopharyngeal Neuralgia, Headache, Primary Orthostatic Tremor, and Trigeminal Neuralgia.

    Experienced in Encephalitis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Encephalitis
    Internal Medicine

    University Of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital

    200 Hawkins Dr, 
    Iowa City, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Akhil Jain is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Jain is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalitis. He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cardiac Tamponade, Colitis, Sepsis, Endoscopy, and Hepatectomy.

    Experienced in Encephalitis
    Experienced in Encephalitis
    Referral required

    University Of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital

    200 Hawkins Dr, 
    Iowa City,, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Laurie Gutmann is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Iowa City,, Iowa. Dr. Gutmann is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalitis. She is also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Paramyotonia Congenita, Myotonic Dystrophy, Myotonic Dystrophy Type 2, and Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease. Dr. Gutmann is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Encephalitis
    Neurology
    Experienced in Encephalitis
    Neurology
    Referral may be required

    Rebecca J Metzger DDS LLC

    1015 Duff Ave, 
    Ames, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi, Punjabi, Spanish, Urdu
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Anu Baweja is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Ames, Iowa. Dr. Baweja is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalitis. Her clinical expertise encompasses Seizures, Memory Loss, Foot Drop, and Encephalitis. Dr. Baweja is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Encephalitis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Encephalitis
    Internal Medicine

    Mercyone Waterloo Medical Center

    3421 W 9th St, 
    Waterloo, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Nauroz Ali is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Waterloo, Iowa. Dr. Ali is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalitis. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses HTLV-1 Associated Myelopathy, Peptic Ulcer, Necrosis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Ali is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Encephalitis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Encephalitis
    Internal Medicine

    Pella Medical Clinic

    405 Monroe St, 
    Pella, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Ronald Childerston is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Pella, Iowa. Dr. Childerston is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalitis. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C), COVID-19, Hypertensive Heart Disease, Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer, and Endoscopy. Dr. Childerston is currently accepting new patients.

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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 in Iowa, 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 Iowa, 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 Iowa, 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 Iowa, 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 Iowa, 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 Iowa, 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 Iowa, 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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