The 20 Best Encephalitis Doctors Near Me in charlotte, NC

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 14 doctor with experience in Encephalitis near charlotte, NC. Of these, 12 are Experienced, 1 are Advanced and 1 are Elite.

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    Experienced in Encephalitis
    Experienced in Encephalitis
    Referral required

    Atrium Health Neurology Specialty Care

    1225 Harding Place, Suite 4200, 
    Charlotte, NC 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Arabic
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Mahmoud Abdelrazek is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Charlotte, North Carolina. He has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Abdelrazek is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalitis. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), Subacute Combined Degeneration, and Transverse Myelitis. Dr. Abdelrazek is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology. Dr. Abdelrazek is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Encephalitis
    Experienced in Encephalitis
    Referral required

    Atrium Health Neurology Specialty Care

    1225 Harding Place, Suite 4200, 
    Charlotte, NC 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Donna Graves is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Charlotte, North Carolina. Dr. Graves is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalitis. She is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), Neuromyelitis Optica, and Optic Neuritis. Dr. Graves is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology. Dr. Graves is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Encephalitis
    Experienced in Encephalitis
    Referral required

    Atrium Health Neurology Specialty Care, A Facility Of Carolinas Medical Center

    1010 Edgehill Road N., 
    Charlotte, NC 
     (2.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Christopher Leon-Guerrero is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Charlotte, North Carolina. Dr. Leon-Guerrero 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, Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation, Thrombectomy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Leon-Guerrero is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry/Neurology-Neurology and American Board Of Psych/Neuro-Vascular Neurology. Dr. Leon-Guerrero is currently accepting new patients.

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    Experienced in Encephalitis
    Neurology | General Surgery
    Experienced in Encephalitis
    Neurology | General Surgery
    Referral required

    Carolina Neurosurgery & Spine Associates - Charlotte

    225 Baldwin Ave., 
    Charlotte, NC 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Scott Wait is a Neurologist and a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Charlotte, North Carolina. Dr. Wait is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalitis. He is also highly rated in 32 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Posterior Fossa Tumor, Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET), Dysembryoplastic Neuroepithelial Tumors (DNET), Posterior Fossa Decompression, and Awake Craniotomy. Dr. Wait is board certified in American Board Of Neurological Surgery. Dr. Wait is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Encephalitis
    Experienced in Encephalitis
    Referral may be required

    Atrium Health Supportive Oncology Clinic

    1021 Morehead Medical Drive, Building 2, Suite 70100, 
    Charlotte, NC 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Terrence Pugh is a Physiatrist practicing medicine in Charlotte, North Carolina. Dr. Pugh is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalitis. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lymphedema, Meige Disease, Primary Intestinal Lymphangiectasia, Lymphangiectasis, and Bone Marrow Aspiration. Dr. Pugh is board certified in American Board Of Physical Medicine And Rehabilitation. Dr. Pugh is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Atrium Health Levine Children's HEARTest Yard Congenital Heart Center

    1001 Blythe Blvd., 
    Charlotte, NC 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Anila Kanna is a Pediatrics specialist and a Neurologist practicing medicine in Charlotte, North Carolina. Dr. Kanna is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalitis. Her clinical expertise encompasses Harding Ataxia, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Stiff Person Syndrome, and Continuous Spike-Wave During Slow Sleep Syndrome. Dr. Kanna is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology, Neurology With Special Qualification In Child Neurology. Dr. Kanna is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Encephalitis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Encephalitis
    Internal Medicine

    Carolinas Hospitalist Group At Atrium Health Mercy

    2001 Vail Ave., 
    Charlotte, NC 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi, Telugu
    Accepting New Patients

    Chandra Thondapi is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Charlotte, North Carolina. Dr. Thondapi 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 Necrosis, Sepsis, Acute Pancreatitis, Endoscopy, and Ureteroscopy. Dr. Thondapi is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Thondapi is currently accepting new patients.

    Neurology | Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine
    Neurology | Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine
    Referral required

    Atrium Health Neurology Specialty Care, A Facility Of Carolinas Medical Center

    1010 Edgehill Road N., 
    Charlotte, NC 
     (2.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    John Story is a Neurologist and a Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine provider practicing medicine in Charlotte, North Carolina. Dr. Story is rated as undefined 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, and Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 3. Dr. Story is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Encephalitis
    Experienced in Encephalitis
    Referral may be required

    Charlotte Lung And Health Center

    1918 Randolph Rd Ste 400, 
    Charlotte, NC 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Arabic, French
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Mohamed Tom is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Charlotte, North Carolina. Dr. Tom is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalitis. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Seizures, Memory Loss, Partial Seizure, and Partial Familial Epilepsy. Dr. Tom is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Encephalitis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Encephalitis
    Internal Medicine

    Carolinas Hospitalist Group At Carolinas Medical Center

    1000 Blythe Blvd., Annex Bldg. 1st Floor, 
    Charlotte, NC 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Aklilu Metaferia is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Charlotte, North Carolina. Dr. Metaferia is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalitis. His clinical expertise encompasses Epidural Abscess, Sepsis, Neurotoxicity Syndromes, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Metaferia is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Metaferia is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Encephalitis
    Experienced in Encephalitis
    Referral may be required

    Carolinas Healthcare System

    1010 Edgehill Rd N, 
    Charlotte, NC 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Sanjay Iyer is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Charlotte, North Carolina. Dr. Iyer 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 Parkinson's Disease, Movement Disorders, Drug Induced Dyskinesia, and Congenital Mirror Movement Disorder. Dr. Iyer is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Encephalitis
    Advanced in Encephalitis
    Referral may be required

    Novant Health Multiple Sclerosis Care-Southpark

    6324 Fairview Rd Ste 330, 
    Charlotte, NC 
     (6.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Jill Conway is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Charlotte, North Carolina. Dr. Conway is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalitis. She is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), Neuromyelitis Optica, and Anti-NMDA Receptor Encephalitis. Dr. Conway is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Encephalitis
    Experienced in Encephalitis
    Referral may be required

    Atrium Health Neurology

    15110 John J. Delaney Drive, Suite 200, 
    Charlotte, NC 
     (12.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Navid Jalali is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Charlotte, North Carolina. Dr. Jalali 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 Hereditary Sensory and Autonomic Neuropathy Type 2, Congenital Insensitivity to Pain with Anhidrosis, Infantile Axonal Neuropathy, and Essential Tremor. Dr. Jalali is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology. Dr. Jalali is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Encephalitis
    Experienced in Encephalitis
    Referral may be required

    Office

    9735 Kincey Ave Ste 203, 
    Huntersville, NC 
     (12.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Andrew Braunstein is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Huntersville, North Carolina. Dr. Braunstein 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 Migraine, Memory Loss, REM Behavior Disorder, and Periodic Limb Movement Disorder. Dr. Braunstein 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 near charlotte, NC?

    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 charlotte, NC?

    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 charlotte, NC?

    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 charlotte, NC?

    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 charlotte, NC?

    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 charlotte, NC?

    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 charlotte, NC?

    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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