The 20 Best Encephalitis Doctors Near Me in Texas, US

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The 20 Best Encephalitis Doctors in Texas, US

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 353 doctor with experience in Encephalitis near Texas, US. Of these, 308 are Experienced, 39 are Advanced, 5 are Distinguished and 1 are Elite.

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    Elite in Encephalitis
    Elite in Encephalitis

    University Of Texas Southwestern Medical Center

    5323 Harry Hines Blvd, 
    Dallas, TX 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Benjamin Greenberg is a Neurologist in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Greenberg is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalitis. His top areas of expertise are Transverse Myelitis, Optic Neuritis, Neuromyelitis Optica, and Multiple Sclerosis (MS).

    Karen Kowalske
    Advanced in Encephalitis
    Advanced in Encephalitis

    University Of Texas Southwestern Medical Center At Dallas

    701 Olympic Plaza Cir, 
    Tyler, TX 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Karen Kowalske is a Physiatrist in Tyler, Texas. Dr. Kowalske is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalitis. Her top areas of expertise are Paraplegia, Poliomyelitis, Post Polio Syndrome, and Encephalitis.

    Deepa Sirsi
    Advanced in Encephalitis
    Neurology
    Advanced in Encephalitis
    Neurology

    UT Southwestern - Neurology

    5323 Harry Hines Blvd., 
    Dallas, TX 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi, Kannada

    Deepa Sirsi is a Neurologist in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Sirsi is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalitis. Her top areas of expertise are Seizures, Epilepsy, Epilepsy in Children, and West Syndrome.

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    Distinguished in Encephalitis
    Distinguished in Encephalitis

    UT Southwestern Medical Center

    5303 Harry Hines Blvd, 
    Dallas, TX 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Kyle Blackburn is a Neurologist in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Blackburn is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalitis. His top areas of expertise are Encephalitis, Anti-NMDA Receptor Encephalitis, Rasmussen Encephalitis, and Multiple Sclerosis (MS).

    Distinguished in Encephalitis
    Distinguished in Encephalitis

    UT Southwestern Medical Center

    5303 Harry Hines Blvd, 
    Dallas, TX 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Steven Vernino is a Neurologist in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Vernino is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalitis. His top areas of expertise are Familial Dysautonomia, Orthostatic Hypotension, Low Blood Pressure, Multiple System Atrophy, and Nerve Decompression.

    Distinguished in Encephalitis
    Family Medicine
    Distinguished in Encephalitis
    Family Medicine

    Baylor College Of Medicine

    3701 Kirby Dr, 
    Houston, TX 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Michael Hansen is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Hansen is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalitis. His top areas of expertise are Encephalitis, Herpes Simplex Encephalitis, Asymptomatic Bacteriuria, and Urinary Tract Infection (UTI).

    Distinguished in Encephalitis
    Neurology
    Distinguished in Encephalitis
    Neurology

    Houston Methodist Stanley H. Appel Department Of Neurology

    6560 Fannin St Ste 802, 
    Houston, TX 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Eugene Lai is a Neurologist in Houston, Texas. Dr. Lai is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalitis. His top areas of expertise are Parkinson's Disease, Movement Disorders, Encephalitis, Cerebellar Degeneration, and Deep Brain Stimulation.

    Distinguished in Encephalitis
    Distinguished in Encephalitis

    University Of Texas Southwestern Medical Center

    5323 Harry Hines Blvd, 
    Dallas, TX 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Peter Sguigna is a Neurologist in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Sguigna is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalitis. His top areas of expertise are Optic Neuritis, Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Encephalitis, and Myelin Oligodendrocyte Glycoprotein Antibody-Associated Disease.

    Advanced in Encephalitis
    Advanced in Encephalitis

    Baylor Neurology Associates

    7200 Cambridge St, 9th Fl, 
    Houston, TX 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Joseph Kass, MD, is dedicated to delivering high-quality, compassionate care to Houston and nearby communities. Joseph Kass specializes in Neurology (Brain and Spine) and works at BCM Neurology. To make an appointment, please call (713) 798-2273. To review all accepted insurance carriers, please visit: https://www.stlukeshealth.org/patients-visitors/patients/billing-insurance/insurances-accepted. Dr. Kass is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalitis. His top areas of expertise are Encephalitis, Anti-NMDA Receptor Encephalitis, Apraxia, and Meningitis.

    Advanced in Encephalitis
    Sleep Medicine
    Advanced in Encephalitis
    Sleep Medicine

    Office

    4800 N Galloway Ave Ste 200, 
    Mesquite, TX 
    Experience:
    31+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Amir Torabi is a Sleep Medicine provider in Mesquite, Texas. Dr. Torabi has been practicing medicine for over 31 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalitis. His top areas of expertise are Autosomal Dominant Partial Epilepsy with Auditory Features, Memory Loss, Seizures, Stroke, and Gastrostomy.

    Advanced in Encephalitis
    Neurology
    Advanced in Encephalitis
    Neurology

    Access Telecare PLLC

    1717 Main St Ste 5850, 
    Dallas, TX 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Lei Wang is a Neurologist in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Wang is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalitis. Her top areas of expertise are Stroke, Seizures, Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), Memory Loss, and Gastrostomy.

    Advanced in Encephalitis
    Advanced in Encephalitis

    Diversified Management Services, LLC

    1722 Ninth St., 
    Wichita Falls, TX 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Danny Bartel is a Neurologist in Wichita Falls, Texas. Dr. Bartel is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalitis. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy, Autosomal Dominant Partial Epilepsy with Auditory Features, Peripheral Neuropathy, and Myelin Oligodendrocyte Glycoprotein Antibody-Associated Disease.

    Advanced in Encephalitis
    Neurology | Pediatrics
    Advanced in Encephalitis
    Neurology | Pediatrics

    UT Southwestern - Pediatrics

    5323 Harry Hines Blvd, 
    Dallas, TX 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Cynthia Wang is a Neurologist and a Pediatrics provider in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Wang is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalitis. Her top areas of expertise are Rasmussen Encephalitis, Anti-NMDA Receptor Encephalitis, Encephalitis, and Optic Neuritis.

    Advanced in Encephalitis
    Neurology | Pediatrics
    Advanced in Encephalitis
    Neurology | Pediatrics

    Children's Health Specialty Center

    2350 N Stemmons Fwy, Ste 4300, 
    Dallas, TX 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Meagan Patel is a Neurologist and a Pediatrics provider in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Patel is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalitis. Her top areas of expertise are Seizures, Memory Loss, GAPO Syndrome, and Joubert Syndrome.

    Advanced in Encephalitis
    Advanced in Encephalitis

    Lone Star Neurology

    5375 Coit Road, Suite 130, 
    Frisco, TX 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi
    Offers Telehealth

    Maushmi Sheth is a Neurologist in Frisco, Texas. Dr. Sheth is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalitis. Her top areas of expertise are Memory Loss, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, Seizures, and Neuralgia.

    Advanced in Encephalitis
    Advanced in Encephalitis

    Neurology Consultants Of Dallas

    8390 LBJ Fwy, Ste 1000, 
    Dallas, TX 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Macym Rizvi is a Neurologist in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Rizvi is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalitis. His top areas of expertise are Stroke, Landau-Kleffner Syndrome, Seizures, Epilepsy, and Thrombectomy.

    Advanced in Encephalitis
    Advanced in Encephalitis

    UT Southwestern Pediatric Neurology Clinic

    2350 N Stemmons Fwy, Ste F5400, 
    Dallas, TX 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Dowling is a Neurologist in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Dowling is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalitis. His top areas of expertise are Stroke, Moyamoya Disease, Seizures, Thrombectomy, and Craniectomy.

    Advanced in Encephalitis
    Neurology | Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine
    Advanced in Encephalitis
    Neurology | Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine

    Neurology Inpatient Physician Services - Arlington

    800 W Randol Mill Rd, Ste 2300, 
    Arlington, TX 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jung Cheng is a Neurologist and a Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine provider in Arlington, Texas. Dr. Cheng is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalitis. Her top areas of expertise are Stroke, Epilepsy, Seizures, and Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA).

    Advanced in Encephalitis
    Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
    Advanced in Encephalitis
    Child and Adolescent Psychiatry

    Texas Scottish Rite Hospital For Children

    2222 Welborn St, 
    Dallas, TX 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mathew Stokes is a Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Stokes is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalitis. His top areas of expertise are Concussion, Delirium, Migraine, and Tension Headache.

    Lester Collins
    Experienced in Encephalitis
    Experienced in Encephalitis

    Trinity Neuroscience Institute

    910 E. Houston St., Suite 330, Suite 330, 
    Tyler, TX 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Lester Collins is a Neurologist in Tyler, Texas. Dr. Collins is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalitis. His top areas of expertise are Lewy Body Dementia (LBD), Multiple System Atrophy, Stiff Person Syndrome, and Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    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 in Texas, 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 Texas, 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 Texas, 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 Texas, 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 Texas, 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 Texas, 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 Texas, 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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