The 20 Best Encephalitis Doctors Near Me in Iowa City, IA

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Last Updated: 06/30/2026

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MediFind found 25 doctor with experience in Encephalitis near Iowa City, IA. Of these, 23 are Experienced, 1 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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25 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, Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Hypertension. Dr. Roca is board certified in Family Medicine - American Board Of Family Medicine. Dr. Roca is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Encephalitis
    Neurology
    Distinguished in Encephalitis
    Neurology
    Referral may be required

    University Of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital

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

    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.

    Experienced in Encephalitis
    Experienced in Encephalitis
    Referral may be required

    Mercy Medical Center-Dubuque

    250 Mercy Dr, 
    Dubuque, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Anna-marieta Moise is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Dubuque, Iowa. Dr. Moise is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalitis. She is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Seizures, Partial Seizure, Partial Familial Epilepsy, and Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure. Dr. Moise is board certified in Epilepsy, American Board Of Psychiatry & Neurology.

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    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
    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.

    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
    Offers Telehealth

    Malik Ghannam is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Iowa City, 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.

    Experienced in Encephalitis
    Experienced in Encephalitis
    Referral required

    Office

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

    Christopher Nance is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Nance 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 Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy, Stent Placement, and Transmyocardial Revascularization.

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

    Unitypoint Health-Des Moines Multi-Specialty-Methodist Plaza

    1221 Pleasant St Ste 300, 
    Des Moines, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Aradia Fu is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Fu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalitis. She is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Seizures, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, Epilepsy, and Photosensitive Epilepsy.

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

    MercyOne Ruan Neurology Care

    1111 6th Avenue, Suite A100, 
    Des Moines, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    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.

    Experienced in Encephalitis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Encephalitis
    Internal Medicine

    Avera Medical Group Larchwood

    916 Holder Street, 
    Larchwood, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dr. Beckstrand is an internal medicine physician at Avera Medical Group Internal Medicine Sioux Falls. 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 Familial Hypertension. Dr. Beckstrand is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    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

    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.

    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, Status Epilepticus, Brachial Plexopathy, Encephalitis, and Thrombectomy.

    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
    Experienced in Encephalitis
    Referral may be required

    Genesis Medical Center-Davenport

    1227 E Rusholme St, 
    Davenport, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ahmad Alsibai is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Davenport, Iowa. Dr. Alsibai is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalitis. He is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Epilepsy with Myoclonic-Atonic Seizures, Seizures, Epilepsy in Children, and Infant Epilepsy with Migrant Focal Crisis.

    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

    Christine Gill is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Gill is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalitis. She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), Neuromyelitis Optica, and Encephalitis.

    Experienced in Encephalitis
    Experienced in Encephalitis
    Referral may be required

    Office

    1111 6th Ave Ste A100, 
    Des Moines, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    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 Multiple Sclerosis (MS).

    Experienced in Encephalitis
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Encephalitis
    Family Medicine

    Mercy Physician Associates Inc.

    1790 Blairs Ferry Rd, 
    Hiawatha, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Karen Harmon is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Hiawatha, Iowa. Dr. Harmon is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalitis. She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hypothyroidism, High Cholesterol, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and H1N1 Influenza.

    Experienced in Encephalitis
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Encephalitis
    Family Medicine

    Unitypoint Clinic-Family Medicine-North Port

    3426 N Port Dr Ste 100, 
    Muscatine, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kari Dodds is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Muscatine, Iowa. Dr. Dodds is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalitis. Her clinical expertise encompasses Rasmussen Encephalitis, Anti-NMDA Receptor Encephalitis, Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

    Experienced in Encephalitis
    Experienced in Encephalitis
    Referral may be required

    Neurology Consultants PC

    4700 E 56th St Ste 100, 
    Davenport, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    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 Complex, Tuberous Sclerosis, and Lewy Body Dementia (LBD).

    Experienced in Encephalitis
    Experienced in Encephalitis
    Referral may be required

    Office

    1111 6th Ave Ste A100, 
    Des Moines, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    David Friedgood is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Friedgood 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 Memory Loss, Epilepsy, Seizures, and Partial Familial Epilepsy.

    Experienced in Encephalitis
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Encephalitis
    Family Medicine

    Office

    2101 Kimball Ave Ste LL14, 
    Waterloo, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    James Peterson is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Waterloo, Iowa. Dr. Peterson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalitis. He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Ringworm, Osteoarthritis, Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer, and Chronic Kidney Disease.

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    Last Updated: 06/30/2026

    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 Iowa City, IA?

    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 Iowa City, IA?

    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 Iowa City, IA?

    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 Iowa City, IA?

    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 Iowa City, IA?

    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 Iowa City, IA?

    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 Iowa City, IA?

    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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