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    MediFind found 19 doctor with experience in Encephalitis near Austin, TX. Of these, 18 are Experienced and 1 are Advanced.

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    19 providers found
      Experienced in Encephalitis
      Pediatric Neurology | Neurology
      Experienced in Encephalitis
      Pediatric Neurology | Neurology

      The University Of Texas At Austin

      1601 Trinity St, 
      Austin, TX 
       (0.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Duriel Hardy is a Pediatric Neurologist and a Neurologist in Austin, Texas. Dr. Hardy is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalitis. His top areas of expertise are Anti-NMDA Receptor Encephalitis, Encephalitis, Acute Flaccid Myelitis (AFM), and Cramp-Fasciculation Syndrome. Dr. Hardy is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Encephalitis
      Experienced in Encephalitis

      The University Of Texas At Austin

      1601 Trinity St, 
      Austin, TX 
       (0.8 miles away)
      Experience:
      16+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Esther Melamed is a Neurologist in Austin, Texas. Dr. Melamed has been practicing medicine for over 16 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalitis. Her top areas of expertise are Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS), CACH Syndrome, and Guillain-Barre Syndrome. Dr. Melamed is currently accepting new patients.

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      Experienced in Encephalitis
      Experienced in Encephalitis

      Seton Family Of Doctors

      1500 Red River St, 
      Austin, TX 
       (0.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Ethan Meltzer is a Neurologist in Austin, Texas. Dr. Meltzer 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), Optic Neuritis, and CACH Syndrome. Dr. Meltzer is currently accepting new patients.

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      Experienced in Encephalitis
      Experienced in Encephalitis

      Seton Family Of Doctors

      1500 Red River St, 
      Austin, TX 
       (0.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Spanish
      Accepting New Patients

      Lotika Misra is a Neurologist in Austin, Texas. Dr. Misra is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalitis. Her top areas of expertise are Dysarthria, Stroke, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, and Seizures. Dr. Misra is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Encephalitis
      Experienced in Encephalitis

      Seton Family Of Doctors

      1500 Red River St, 
      Austin, TX 
       (0.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Shahed Toossi is a Neurologist in Austin, Texas. Dr. Toossi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalitis. Her top areas of expertise are Stroke, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation, and Cavernous Sinus Thrombosis. Dr. Toossi is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Encephalitis
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Encephalitis
      Internal Medicine

      Ipc Healthcare Services Of Texas PLLC

      919 E 32nd St, 
      Austin, TX 
       (1.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Maryam Ayaz is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Austin, Texas. Dr. Ayaz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalitis. Her top areas of expertise are Pleurisy, Stroke, Sepsis, Gastrostomy, and Cardiac Ablation.

      Experienced in Encephalitis
      Experienced in Encephalitis

      St. David's Ortho Neuro And Rehab PLLC

      919 E 32nd St, 
      Austin, TX 
       (1.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Cameron Ludt is a Neurologist in Austin, Texas. Dr. Ludt is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalitis. Her top areas of expertise are Stroke, Vertebral Artery Dissection, Dysarthria, and Miller-Fisher Syndrome. Dr. Ludt is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Encephalitis
      Experienced in Encephalitis

      St. David's Ortho Neuro And Rehab PLLC

      Austin, TX 
       (1.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Bonny Wong is a Physiatrist in Austin, Texas. Dr. Wong is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalitis. Her top areas of expertise are Hemiplegia, Stroke, Dysarthria, and Chronic Subdural Hematoma. Dr. Wong is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Encephalitis
      Experienced in Encephalitis

      Austin Regional Clinic PA

      2785 E 7th St, Austin Regional Clinic Eas, 
      Austin, TX 
       (2.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Scott Boruchow is a Neurologist in Austin, Texas. Dr. Boruchow is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalitis. His top areas of expertise are Cerebellar Degeneration, Migraine, Peripheral Neuropathy, and Migraine with Brainstem Aura. Dr. Boruchow is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Encephalitis
      Experienced in Encephalitis

      Texas Oncology PA

      901 W 38th St, Suite 200, 
      Austin, TX 
       (2.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Brian Vaillant is a Neurologist in Austin, Texas. Dr. Vaillant is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalitis. His top areas of expertise are Glioblastoma, Embryonal Tumor with Multilayered Rosettes, Gliosarcoma, and Atypical Teratoid Rhabdoid Tumor (ATRT).

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

      Texas Childrens Physician Group

      8611 N Mopac Expy, 
      Austin, TX 
       (7.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Mered Parnes is a Pediatric Neurologist and a Pediatrics provider in Austin, Texas. Dr. Parnes is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalitis. His top areas of expertise are Chorea, Drug Induced Dyskinesia, Movement Disorders, Focal Dystonia, and Deep Brain Stimulation. Dr. Parnes is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Encephalitis
      Experienced in Encephalitis

      Sharon Hausman-Cohen, Md, PA

      3410 Far W Blvd, Suite 100, 
      Austin, TX 
       (5.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Spanish
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Sharon Hausman-Cohen is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Austin, Texas. Dr. Hausman-Cohen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalitis. Her top areas of expertise are GTP Cyclohydrolase 1 Deficiency, Hypothyroidism, Obesity in Children, and Orthostatic Hypotension. Dr. Hausman-Cohen is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Encephalitis
      Experienced in Encephalitis
      1106 W Dittmar Rd, 
      Austin, TX 
       (6.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Gregory Tempest is a Neurologist in Austin, Texas. Dr. Tempest is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalitis. His top areas of expertise are Stroke, Delirium, Apoplexy, and Epilepsy. Dr. Tempest is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Encephalitis
      Experienced in Encephalitis

      Texas Childrens Physician Group

      8611 N Mopac Expy, 
      Austin, TX 
       (7.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Christian Niedzwecki is a Physiatrist in Austin, Texas. Dr. Niedzwecki is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalitis. His top areas of expertise are Cerebral Palsy, Spastic Diplegia Infantile Type, Hemiplegia, Focal Dystonia, and Rhizotomy. Dr. Niedzwecki is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Encephalitis
      Experienced in Encephalitis

      Texas Childrens Physician Group

      8611 N Mopac Expy, 
      Austin, TX 
       (7.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Unoma Akamagwuna is a Physiatrist in Austin, Texas. Dr. Akamagwuna is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalitis. Her top areas of expertise are Cerebral Palsy, Focal Dystonia, Spasticity, and Moebius Syndrome. Dr. Akamagwuna is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Encephalitis
      Pediatrics | Pediatric Neurology | Neurology
      Experienced in Encephalitis
      Pediatrics | Pediatric Neurology | Neurology

      Central Texas Subspecialists For Children PLLC

      5301 Davis Ln, Bldg A200, 
      Austin, TX 
       (8.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Karen Keough is a Pediatrics specialist and a Pediatric Neurologist in Austin, Texas. Dr. Keough is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalitis. Her top areas of expertise are Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome (LGS), Seizures, Autosomal Dominant Nocturnal Frontal Lobe Epilepsy (ADNFLE), and Lissencephaly 1. Dr. Keough is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Encephalitis
      Pediatric Neurology | Pediatrics | Neurology
      Experienced in Encephalitis
      Pediatric Neurology | Pediatrics | Neurology

      Central Texas Subspecialists For Children PLLC

      5301 Davis Ln, Bldg A200, 
      Austin, TX 
       (8.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Holly Keeley is a Pediatric Neurologist and a Pediatrics provider in Austin, Texas. Dr. Keeley is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalitis. Her top areas of expertise are GAPO Syndrome, Cerebral Palsy, Delayed Growth, and Canavan Disease.

      Experienced in Encephalitis
      Psychiatry | Pediatric Neurology | Neurology
      Experienced in Encephalitis
      Psychiatry | Pediatric Neurology | Neurology

      Central Texas Subspecialists For Children PLLC

      5301 Davis Ln, Bldg A200, 
      Austin, TX 
       (8.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Katherine Labiner is a Psychiatrist and a Pediatric Neurologist in Austin, Texas. Dr. Labiner is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalitis. Her top areas of expertise are Seizures, Apraxia, Benign Rolandic Epilepsy, and Dravet Syndrome. Dr. Labiner is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Encephalitis
      Experienced in Encephalitis
      2200 Park Bend Dr Bldg 1-200, 
      Austin, TX 
       (8.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Erica Rivas-De is a Neurologist in Austin, Texas. Dr. Rivas-De is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalitis. Her top areas of expertise are Acute Flaccid Myelitis (AFM), Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), Multiple Sclerosis (MS), and Neuromyelitis Optica. Dr. Rivas-De is currently accepting new patients.

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      Last Updated: 10/30/2025

      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 Austin, TX?

      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 Austin, TX?

      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 Austin, TX?

      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 Austin, TX?

      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 Austin, TX?

      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 Austin, TX?

      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 Austin, TX?

      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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