The 20 Best Encephalitis Doctors Near Me in Tennessee, US

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 60 doctor with experience in Encephalitis near Tennessee, US. Of these, 54 are Experienced, 5 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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    Advanced in Encephalitis
    Advanced in Encephalitis

    Vanderbilt Medical Group- Teleneurology

    1161 21st Ave South, A-0118 Medical Center North, 
    Nashville, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    James Eaton is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Eaton is rated as an Advanced 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 Frontotemporal Dementia, Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Stiff Person Syndrome, and Neuronal Intranuclear Inclusion Disease (NIID). Dr. Eaton is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry & Neurology.

    Experienced in Encephalitis
    Experienced in Encephalitis

    Ballad Health Medical Associates Neurology

    1406 Tusculum Boulevard, Suite 1200, 
    Greeneville, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Syed Hyder is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Greeneville, Tennessee. Dr. Hyder is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalitis. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, Seizures, Parkinson's Disease, and Movement Disorders. Dr. Hyder is board certified in  .

    Experienced in Encephalitis
    Experienced in Encephalitis

    Vanderbilt Medical Group- Teleneurology

    1161 21st Ave South, A-0118 Medical Center North, 
    Nashville, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Eli Zimmerman is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Zimmerman 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, Apoplexy, Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation, Gastrostomy, and Stent Placement. Dr. Zimmerman is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry & Neurology.

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    Experienced in Encephalitis
    Experienced in Encephalitis

    BHMA Neurology- Telehealth

    701 Med Tech Pkwy, Ste 300, 
    Johnson City, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Ann Collier is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Johnson City, Tennessee. Dr. Collier is rated as an Experienced 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 Epilepsy, Seizures, Memory Loss, and Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure. Dr. Collier is board certified in American Board Of Neurology And Psychiatry and American Board Of Psychiatry & Neurology.

    Experienced in Encephalitis
    Neurology | Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Encephalitis
    Neurology | Neurosurgery

    BHMA Neurology- Telehealth

    701 Med Tech Pkwy, Ste 300, 
    Johnson City, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Aaron Desai is a Neurologist and a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Johnson City, Tennessee. Dr. Desai is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalitis. His clinical expertise encompasses Stroke, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Dysembryoplastic Neuroepithelial Tumors (DNET), Brain Stem Cancer, and Thrombectomy. Dr. Desai is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry & Neurology.

    Experienced in Encephalitis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Encephalitis
    Internal Medicine

    Johnson City Internal Medicine

    301 Med Tech Pkwy, Ste 240, 
    Johnson City, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Randy Hoover is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Johnson City, Tennessee. Dr. Hoover is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalitis. He is also highly rated in 27 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Metastases, Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia, Atypical Pneumonia, Ureteroscopy, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Hoover is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Experienced in Encephalitis
    Hospital Medicine
    Experienced in Encephalitis
    Hospital Medicine

    Johnson City Internal Medicine

    301 Med Tech Pkwy, Ste 240, 
    Johnson City, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Matthew Garrison is a primary care provider, practicing in Hospital Medicine in Johnson City, Tennessee. Dr. Garrison 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 Sepsis, Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia, Atypical Pneumonia, Pacemaker Implantation, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Garrison is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Experienced in Encephalitis
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Encephalitis
    Family Medicine

    The Doctor's Office

    109 E Church St, 
    Greeneville, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Andy Roberts is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Greeneville, Tennessee. Dr. Roberts 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 Bronchitis, Gastroparesis, Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, and Xanthoma. Dr. Roberts is board certified in American Board Of Family Medicine.

    Experienced in Encephalitis
    Hospital Medicine
    Experienced in Encephalitis
    Hospital Medicine

    Johnson City Internal Medicine

    301 Med Tech Pkwy, Ste 240, 
    Johnson City, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sulleman Malik is a primary care provider, practicing in Hospital Medicine in Johnson City, Tennessee. Dr. Malik is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalitis. He is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pneumonia, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Sepsis, Ureteroscopy, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Malik is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Experienced in Encephalitis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Encephalitis
    Internal Medicine

    Johnson City Internal Medicine

    301 Med Tech Pkwy, Ste 240, 
    Johnson City, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Dawn Nuckolls is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Johnson City, Tennessee. Dr. Nuckolls is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalitis. She is also highly rated in 22 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Gallbladder Disease, Atypical Pneumonia, Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia, Ureteroscopy, and Pacemaker Implantation. Dr. Nuckolls is board certified in American Osteopathic Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Distinguished in Encephalitis
    Distinguished in Encephalitis

    Vanderbilt Multiple Sclerosis Center

    3810 Bedford Ave Ste 100, 
    Nashville, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Siddharama Pawate is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Pawate is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalitis. He is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Neurosarcoidosis, Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), and Transverse Myelitis.

    Experienced in Encephalitis
    Experienced in Encephalitis

    Neurology Clinic PC

    8000 Centerview Pkwy Ste 500, 
    Cordova, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Cara Pendley is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Cordova, Tennessee. Dr. Pendley is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalitis. She is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Cerebellar Degeneration, Benign Rolandic Epilepsy, Peripheral Neuropathy, and Trigeminal Neuralgia.

    Experienced in Encephalitis
    Experienced in Encephalitis

    Vanderbilt University

    3601 21st Ave S, 
    Nashville, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Megan Rahmlow is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Rahmlow is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalitis. She is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Myelin Oligodendrocyte Glycoprotein Antibody-Associated Disease, Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Multifocal Motor Neuropathy, and Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS).

    Experienced in Encephalitis
    Experienced in Encephalitis

    Kadrie Partners

    721 Glenwood Dr Ste 467, 
    Chattanooga, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Nathan Wyatt is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Dr. Wyatt 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 Cerebellar Degeneration, Essential Tremor, Migraine, and Autosomal Dominant Partial Epilepsy with Auditory Features.

    Experienced in Encephalitis
    Experienced in Encephalitis

    Knoxville Neurology Clinic P.L.L.C.

    2200 Sutherland Ave, 
    Knoxville, TN 
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Shaun Ajinkya is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Knoxville, Tennessee. He has been practicing medicine for over 10 years. Dr. Ajinkya 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 Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, Seizures, Epilepsy, Metastatic Brain Tumor, and Thrombectomy.

    Advanced in Encephalitis
    Advanced in Encephalitis

    Vanderbilt Multiple Sclerosis Center

    3810 Bedford Ave Ste 100, 
    Nashville, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Subramaniam Sriram is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Sriram is rated as an Advanced 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 Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), Encephalitis, and Anti-NMDA Receptor Encephalitis.

    Advanced in Encephalitis
    Neurology
    Advanced in Encephalitis
    Neurology

    Erlanger Neurology

    979 E 3rd St Ste C830, 
    Chattanooga, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jake Mckay is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Dr. Mckay is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalitis. He is also highly rated in 21 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Seizures, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, Memory Loss, Epilepsy, and Awake Craniotomy.

    Advanced in Encephalitis
    Advanced in Encephalitis

    Tri State Mountain Neurology Associates PC

    1321 Sunset Dr Ste 11, 
    Johnson City, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Nathaniel Whaley is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Johnson City, Tennessee. Dr. Whaley is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalitis. He is also highly rated in 24 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Migraine with Brainstem Aura, Myasthenia Gravis, Lewy Body Dementia (LBD), and Movement Disorders.

    Advanced in Encephalitis
    Pediatric Neurology
    Advanced in Encephalitis
    Pediatric Neurology

    Vanderbilt Children's Neurology

    2200 Childrens Way # 9, 
    Nashville, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Ngochanh Vu is a Pediatric Neurologist practicing medicine in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Vu is rated as an Advanced 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 Encephalitis, Anti-NMDA Receptor Encephalitis, Neurosarcoidosis, and Multiple Sclerosis (MS).

    Experienced in Encephalitis
    Experienced in Encephalitis

    CHI Memorial

    2525 Desales Ave, 
    Chattanooga, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Abhishek Kengen is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Dr. Kengen 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 Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, Seizures, Encephalitis, and Anti-NMDA Receptor Encephalitis.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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