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    Last Updated: 01/09/2026

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    MediFind found 20 doctor with experience in Encephalitis near Amherst, NY. Of these, 16 are Experienced, 3 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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      Advanced in Encephalitis
      Advanced in Encephalitis
      3980 Sheridan Dr, 
      Amherst, NY 
       (2.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Wisam Elmalik is a Neurologist in Amherst, New York. Dr. Elmalik 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), Migraine, and Myelin Oligodendrocyte Glycoprotein Antibody-Associated Disease.

      Distinguished in Encephalitis
      Distinguished in Encephalitis

      UBMD Neurology At Conventus

      1001 Main Street, 4th Floor, 
      Buffalo, NY 
       (7.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Bianca Weinstock is a Neurologist in Buffalo, New York. Dr. Weinstock is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalitis. Her top areas of expertise are Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), CACH Syndrome, Optic Neuritis, and Angioplasty. Dr. Weinstock is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Encephalitis
      Experienced in Encephalitis

      University Neurology, Inc

      5851 Main St, 
      Williamsville, NY 
       (0.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Svetlana Eckert is a Neurologist in Williamsville, New York. Dr. Eckert is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalitis. Her top areas of expertise are Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), Rasmussen Encephalitis, and Anti-NMDA Receptor Encephalitis.

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      Experienced in Encephalitis
      Experienced in Encephalitis

      University Neurology, Inc

      5851 Main St, 
      Williamsville, NY 
       (0.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Kelly Andrzejewski is a Neurologist in Williamsville, New York. Dr. Andrzejewski is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalitis. Her top areas of expertise are Movement Disorders, Parkinson's Disease, Drug Induced Dyskinesia, and Huntington Disease.

      Experienced in Encephalitis
      Experienced in Encephalitis

      University Neurology, Inc

      5851 Main St, 
      Williamsville, NY 
       (0.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Japanese, Korean, Sign Language
      Accepting New Patients

      Daniel Woo is a Neurologist in Williamsville, New York. Dr. Woo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalitis. His top areas of expertise are Stroke, Seizures, Cavernous Sinus Thrombosis, Gastrostomy, and Stent Placement. Dr. Woo is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Encephalitis
      Experienced in Encephalitis

      Dent Neurologic Group Llp

      40 George Karl Blvd, Suite 120, 
      Buffalo, NY 
       (2.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Joseph Modica is a Neurologist in Buffalo, New York. Dr. Modica is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalitis. His top areas of expertise are Mitochondrial Complex 3 Deficiency, Mitochondrial Complex 2 Deficiency, Mitochondrial Complex 1 Deficiency, and Coenzyme Q Cytochrome C Reductase Deficiency.

      Experienced in Encephalitis
      Experienced in Encephalitis

      Dent Neurologic

      3980 Sheridan Drive, 
      Amherst, NY 
       (2.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Laszlo Mechtler is a Neurologist in Amherst, New York. Dr. Mechtler is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalitis. His top areas of expertise are Migraine, Cluster Headache, Astrocytoma, and Brain Aneurysm. Dr. Mechtler is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Encephalitis
      Neurology
      Experienced in Encephalitis
      Neurology

      Dent Neurologic Group Llp

      3980 Sheridan Dr, 
      Amherst, NY 
       (2.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Bela Ajtai is a Neurologist in Amherst, New York. Dr. Ajtai is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalitis. His top areas of expertise are Cerebellar Degeneration, Dementia, Cluster Headache, and Migraine.

      Experienced in Encephalitis
      Neurology
      Experienced in Encephalitis
      Neurology

      Dent Neurologic Group Llp

      3980 Sheridan Dr, 
      Amherst, NY 
       (2.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Marc Frost is a Neurologist in Amherst, New York. Dr. Frost is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalitis. His top areas of expertise are Memory Loss, Seizures, Epilepsy, and Photosensitive Epilepsy.

      Experienced in Encephalitis
      Experienced in Encephalitis

      Dent Neurologic Group Llp

      3980 Sheridan Dr, 
      Amherst, NY 
       (2.3 miles away)
      Experience:
      17+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Thomas Pfiffner is a Neurologist in Amherst, New York. Dr. Pfiffner has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalitis. His top areas of expertise are Migraine, Chiari Malformation, Chiari Malformation Type 1, and Brain Herniation.

      Experienced in Encephalitis
      Neurology | Sleep Medicine
      Experienced in Encephalitis
      Neurology | Sleep Medicine

      Dent Neurologic Group Llp

      3980 Sheridan Dr, 
      Amherst, NY 
       (2.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Lixin Zhang is a Neurologist and a Sleep Medicine provider in Amherst, New York. Dr. Zhang is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalitis. His top areas of expertise are Vertigo, Seizures, Neuralgia, and Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo.

      Advanced in Encephalitis
      Internal Medicine
      Advanced in Encephalitis
      Internal Medicine

      Wny Medical PC

      1310 French Rd, 
      Depew, NY 
       (6.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Alfredo Rodes is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Depew, New York. Dr. Rodes is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalitis. His top areas of expertise are Rasmussen Encephalitis, Anti-NMDA Receptor Encephalitis, Encephalitis, and Diabetic Neuropathy.

      Advanced in Encephalitis
      Advanced in Encephalitis

      University Neurology, Inc

      100 High St, 
      Buffalo, NY 
       (7.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      David Hojnacki is a Neurologist in Buffalo, New York. Dr. Hojnacki 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), Rasmussen Encephalitis, Anti-NMDA Receptor Encephalitis, and Angioplasty.

      Experienced in Encephalitis
      Experienced in Encephalitis
      100 High St, 
      Buffalo, NY 
       (7.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Channa Kolb is a Neurologist in Buffalo, New York. Dr. Kolb is rated as an Experienced 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 Neuromyelitis Optica. Dr. Kolb is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Encephalitis
      Neurology | Psychology
      Experienced in Encephalitis
      Neurology | Psychology
      100 High St, 
      Buffalo, NY 
       (7.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Janet Shucard is a Neurologist and a Psychologist in Buffalo, New York. Dr. Shucard is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalitis. Her top areas of expertise are Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), Meningitis, and Encephalitis.

      Experienced in Encephalitis
      Experienced in Encephalitis

      University Neurology, Inc

      818 Ellicott St, 
      Buffalo, NY 
       (7.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Robert Glover is a Neurologist in Buffalo, New York. Dr. Glover is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalitis. His top areas of expertise are Seizures, Memory Loss, Autosomal Dominant Partial Epilepsy with Auditory Features, and Epilepsy.

      Experienced in Encephalitis
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Encephalitis
      Internal Medicine

      Mercy Hospital Of Buffalo

      565 Abbott Rd, 
      Buffalo, NY 
       (8.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Raed Alnaji is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Buffalo, New York. Dr. Alnaji 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, and Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation.

      Experienced in Encephalitis
      Experienced in Encephalitis

      Southtowns Neurology Of Western New York PC

      3775 Seneca St, 
      West Seneca, NY 
       (9.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Peterkin Lee-Kwen is a Neurologist in West Seneca, New York. Dr. Lee-Kwen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalitis. His top areas of expertise are Autosomal Dominant Partial Epilepsy with Auditory Features, Memory Loss, Seizures, and Progressive Myoclonic Epilepsy.

      Experienced in Encephalitis
      Experienced in Encephalitis

      Dent Neurologic Group Llp

      200 Sterling Dr, 
      Orchard Park, NY 
       (12.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Bennett Myers is a Neurologist in Orchard Park, New York. Dr. Myers is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalitis. His top areas of expertise are Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), Peripheral Neuropathy, and Drug Induced Dyskinesia.

      Experienced in Encephalitis
      Experienced in Encephalitis

      Dent Neurologic Group Llp

      200 Sterling Dr, 
      Orchard Park, NY 
       (12.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Jennifer Mcvige is a Neurologist in Orchard Park, New York. Dr. Mcvige is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalitis. Her top areas of expertise are Migraine, Chiari Malformation Type 1, Chiari Malformation, and Brain Herniation.

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      Last Updated: 01/09/2026

      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 Amherst, NY?

      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 Amherst, NY?

      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 Amherst, NY?

      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 Amherst, NY?

      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 Amherst, NY?

      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 Amherst, NY?

      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 Amherst, NY?

      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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