The 20 Best Encephalitis Doctors Near Me in Louisiana, US

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 52 doctor with experience in Encephalitis near Louisiana, US. Of these, 50 are Experienced and 2 are Advanced.

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    Advanced in Encephalitis
    Advanced in Encephalitis
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    Our Lady Of Lourdes Regional Medical Center Inc

    4801 Ambassador Caffery Pkwy, 
    Lafayette, LA 
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mian Nidaullah is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Lafayette, Louisiana. He has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Nidaullah is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalitis. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, Seizures, Guillain-Barre Syndrome, and Chronic Polyradiculoneuritis.

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

    Trinity Clinic

    1449 E. Bert Kouns Industrial Loop, Suite 101, 
    Shreveport, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Peimin Zhu is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Shreveport, Louisiana. Dr. Zhu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalitis. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Seizures, Memory Loss, Landau-Kleffner Syndrome, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Encephalitis
    Experienced in Encephalitis
    Referral required

    Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans

    1514 Jefferson Highway, 
    New Orleans, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Julia Staisch is a Neurologist practicing medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Staisch 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 Parkinson's Disease, Movement Disorders, Drug Induced Dyskinesia, and Tardive Dyskinesia. Dr. Staisch is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology - Neurology. Dr. Staisch is currently accepting new patients.

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    Experienced in Encephalitis
    Experienced in Encephalitis
    Referral may be required

    Ochsner Neurosciences Institute - Covington

    1341 Ochsner Blvd, 
    Covington, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Daniel Chehebar is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Covington, Louisiana. Dr. Chehebar 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 Stroke, Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), Encephalitis, Carotid Artery Surgery, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Encephalitis
    Experienced in Encephalitis
    Referral may be required

    Baton Rouge Clinic A Medical Corp.

    7373 Perkins Rd, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Pedro Oliveira is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Oliveira is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalitis. He is also highly rated in 41 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Migraine with Brainstem Aura, Peripheral Neuropathy, Memory Loss, and Migraine.

    Experienced in Encephalitis
    Experienced in Encephalitis
    Referral may be required

    Lafayette Internal Medicine Clinic, LLC

    206 Energy Parkway, 
    Lafayette, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Britni Hebert is a primary care provider, practicing in Geriatrics in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Hebert is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalitis. She is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Juvenile Primary Osteoporosis, High Cholesterol, Hypertension, Hip Replacement, and Vertebroplasty.

    Experienced in Encephalitis
    Experienced in Encephalitis
    Referral may be required

    Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans

    1514 Jefferson Hwy, 
    New Orleans, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Nneka Ifejika is a Physiatrist practicing medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Ifejika is rated as an Experienced 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 Stroke, Alien Hand Syndrome, Hemiplegia, Guillain-Barre Syndrome, and Thrombectomy. Dr. Ifejika is board certified in American Board Of Physical Medicine And Rehabilitation - Physical Medicine And Rehabilitation. Dr. Ifejika is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Encephalitis
    Experienced in Encephalitis
    Referral required

    Ochsner Health Center - Covington

    1000 Ochsner Blvd, 
    Covington, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    David Houghton is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Covington, Louisiana. Dr. Houghton 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 Parkinson's Disease, Movement Disorders, Drug Induced Dyskinesia, Essential Tremor, and Deep Brain Stimulation. Dr. Houghton is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology - Neurology. Dr. Houghton is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Encephalitis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Encephalitis
    Internal Medicine

    Pierremont Hospitalist Group

    8001 Youree Dr, 
    Shreveport, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Wen Liu is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Shreveport, Louisiana. Dr. Liu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalitis. He is also highly rated in 85 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Hypertension, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

    Advanced in Encephalitis
    Advanced in Encephalitis
    Referral may be required

    WK Pierremont Neurology Clinic

    1811 E Bert Kouns Industrial Loop Ste 200, 
    Shreveport, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Meghan Harris is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Shreveport, Louisiana. Dr. Harris is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalitis. She is also highly rated in 65 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Essential Tremor, Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy, Migraine, Parkinson's Disease, and Thalamotomy.

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

    Lsuhsc Shreveport

    1501 Kings Hwy, 
    Shreveport, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Erik Burton is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Shreveport, Louisiana. Dr. Burton is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalitis. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Neuromyelitis Optica, Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), Gastrostomy, and Transmyocardial Revascularization.

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

    Office

    5131 Odonovan Dr Ste 202, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Charlotte Hollman is a Pediatric Neurologist practicing medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Hollman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalitis. She is also highly rated in 24 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Zika Virus Disease, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Microcephaly with Spastic Quadriplegia, and Microcephaly.

    Experienced in Encephalitis
    Experienced in Encephalitis
    Referral may be required

    Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans

    1514 Jefferson Highway, 
    New Orleans, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Jenny Feng is a Neurologist practicing medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Feng 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), Encephalitis, and Optic Neuritis. Dr. Feng is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology - Neurology. Dr. Feng is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Encephalitis
    Experienced in Encephalitis
    Referral may be required

    Ochsner Medical Center - Kenner

    180 West Esplanade Ave, 
    Kenner, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jesus Lovera is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Kenner, Louisiana. Dr. Lovera 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 Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), Neuromyelitis Optica, and Optic Neuritis. Dr. Lovera is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology - Neurology.

    Experienced in Encephalitis
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Encephalitis
    Family Medicine

    Dr. Keith Calhoun A Professional Medical Corp.

    4400 Old Sterlington Rd, 
    Monroe, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Brian Calhoun is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Monroe, Louisiana. Dr. Calhoun is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalitis. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, Cirrhosis, and Familial Hypertension.

    Experienced in Encephalitis
    Experienced in Encephalitis
    Referral may be required

    Willis Knighton Medical Center Inc.

    2600 Greenwood Rd, 
    Shreveport, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ernest Little is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Shreveport, Louisiana. Dr. Little 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 Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), Stroke, Seizures, and Benign Rolandic Epilepsy.

    Experienced in Encephalitis
    Experienced in Encephalitis
    Referral may be required

    Our Lady Of Lourdes Physician Group Neurology

    4811 Ambassador Caffery Pkwy Ste 401B, 
    Lafayette, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Lanny Jay Turkewitz is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Jay Turkewitz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalitis. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, Seizures, Stroke, and Guillain-Barre Syndrome.

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

    Office

    2308 E Main St Ste D, 
    New Iberia, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Oliver Achi is a Neurologist practicing medicine in New Iberia, Louisiana. Dr. Achi 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 REM Behavior Disorder, Cerebellar Degeneration, Primary Orthostatic Tremor, and Migraine.

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

    Office

    8200 Constantin Blvd Ste 210, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Chad Manuel is a Pediatric Neurologist practicing medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Manuel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalitis. He is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, Seizures, Autism Spectrum Disorder, and Cerebral Palsy.

    Experienced in Encephalitis
    Experienced in Encephalitis
    Referral may be required

    Baton Rouge Clinic A Medical Corp.

    7373 Perkins Rd, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Gerard Dynes is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Dynes is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalitis. He is also highly rated in 46 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Memory Loss, Foot Drop, Essential Tremor, and Migraine.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    When should I see an Encephalitis doctor in Louisiana, 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 Louisiana, 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 Louisiana, 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 Louisiana, 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 Louisiana, 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 Louisiana, 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 Louisiana, 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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