The 20 Best Encephalitis Doctors Near Me in Austin, TX

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 325 doctor with experience in Encephalitis near Austin, TX. Of these, 283 are Experienced, 37 are Advanced, 4 are Distinguished and 1 are Elite.

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    Elite in Encephalitis
    Elite in Encephalitis
    Referral may be required

    University Of Texas Southwestern Medical Center

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

    Benjamin Greenberg is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Greenberg is rated as an Elite 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 Transverse Myelitis, Optic Neuritis, Neuromyelitis Optica, and Multiple Sclerosis (MS).

    Advanced in Encephalitis
    Advanced in Encephalitis
    Referral may be required

    University Of Texas Southwestern Medical Center At Dallas

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

    Karen Kowalske is a Physiatrist practicing medicine in Tyler, Texas. Dr. Kowalske is rated as an Advanced 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 Paraplegia, Poliomyelitis, Post Polio Syndrome, and Encephalitis.

    Advanced in Encephalitis
    Neurology
    Advanced in Encephalitis
    Neurology
    Referral may be required

    UT Southwestern - Neurology

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

    Deepa Sirsi is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Sirsi is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalitis. She is also highly rated in 43 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Seizures, Epilepsy, Epilepsy in Children, and Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure.

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    Distinguished in Encephalitis
    Distinguished in Encephalitis
    Referral required

    UT Southwestern Medical Center

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

    Steven Vernino is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Vernino is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalitis. He is also highly rated in 31 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses 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. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Encephalitis, Herpes Simplex Encephalitis, Asymptomatic Bacteriuria, and Urinary Tract Infection (UTI).

    Distinguished in Encephalitis
    Neurology
    Distinguished in Encephalitis
    Neurology
    Referral may be required

    Houston Methodist Stanley H. Appel Department Of Neurology

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

    Eugene Lai is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Lai is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalitis. He is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Parkinson's Disease, Movement Disorders, Encephalitis, Cerebellar Degeneration, and Deep Brain Stimulation.

    Distinguished in Encephalitis
    Distinguished in Encephalitis
    Referral may be required

    University Of Texas Southwestern Medical Center

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

    Peter Sguigna is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Sguigna is rated as a Distinguished 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 Optic Neuritis, Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Encephalitis, and Myelin Oligodendrocyte Glycoprotein Antibody-Associated Disease.

    Advanced in Encephalitis
    Advanced in Encephalitis
    Referral may be required

    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. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Encephalitis, Anti-NMDA Receptor Encephalitis, Apraxia, and Meningitis. Dr. Kass is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Encephalitis
    Sleep Medicine
    Advanced in Encephalitis
    Sleep Medicine
    Referral may be required

    Office

    4800 N Galloway Ave Ste 200, 
    Mesquite, TX 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Amir Torabi is a Sleep Medicine provider practicing medicine in Mesquite, Texas. Dr. Torabi is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalitis. He is also highly rated in 71 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Autosomal Dominant Partial Epilepsy with Auditory Features, Memory Loss, Seizures, Stroke, and Gastrostomy.

    Advanced in Encephalitis
    Neurology
    Advanced in Encephalitis
    Neurology
    Referral may be required

    Access Telecare PLLC

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

    Lei Wang is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Wang is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalitis. She is also highly rated in 39 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Stroke, Memory Loss, Seizures, Gastrostomy, and Prostatectomy.

    Advanced in Encephalitis
    Advanced in Encephalitis
    Referral may be required

    Diversified Management Services, LLC

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

    Danny Bartel is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Wichita Falls, Texas. Dr. Bartel is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalitis. He is also highly rated in 83 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses 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
    Referral may be required

    UT Southwestern - Pediatrics

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

    Cynthia Wang is a Neurologist and a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Wang is rated as an Advanced 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 Acute Flaccid Myelitis (AFM), Anti-NMDA Receptor Encephalitis, Encephalitis, and Rasmussen Encephalitis.

    Advanced in Encephalitis
    Advanced in Encephalitis
    Referral may be required

    Lone Star Neurology

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

    Maushmi Sheth is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Frisco, Texas. Dr. Sheth is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalitis. She is also highly rated in 53 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Memory Loss, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, Seizures, and Neuralgia. Dr. Sheth is board certified in Neurology- American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology/Neurology, Clinical Neurophysiology- American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology/Clinical Neurophysiology, Neurology- American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology, and Clinical Neurophysiology- American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology.

    Advanced in Encephalitis
    Advanced in Encephalitis
    Referral may be required

    Neurology Consultants Of Dallas

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

    Macym Rizvi is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Rizvi 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 Stroke, Landau-Kleffner Syndrome, Seizures, Epilepsy, and Thrombectomy.

    Advanced in Encephalitis
    Advanced in Encephalitis
    Referral may be required

    UT Southwestern Pediatric Neurology Clinic

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

    Michael Dowling is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Dowling is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalitis. He is also highly rated in 60 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Stroke, Moyamoya Disease, Seizures, Thrombectomy, and Craniectomy.

    Advanced in Encephalitis
    Neurology | Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine
    Advanced in Encephalitis
    Neurology | Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine
    Referral may be required

    Neurology Inpatient Physician Services - Arlington

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

    Jung Cheng is a Neurologist and a Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine provider practicing medicine in Arlington, Texas. Dr. Cheng is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalitis. She is also highly rated in 25 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Stroke, Epilepsy, Seizures, and Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA).

    Advanced in Encephalitis
    Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
    Advanced in Encephalitis
    Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
    Referral may be required

    Texas Scottish Rite Hospital For Children

    2222 Welborn St, 
    Dallas, TX 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mathew Stokes is a Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist practicing medicine in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Stokes 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 Concussion, Delirium, Migraine, and Tension Headache. Dr. Stokes is board certified in Neurology With Special Qualification In Child Neurology- American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology, Neurology With Special Qualification In Child Neurology- American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology/Child And Adolescent Psychiatry, and Neurology With Special Qualification In Child Neurology- American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology/Neurology With Special Qualification In Child Neurology.

    Experienced in Encephalitis
    Experienced in Encephalitis
    Referral required

    Trinity Neuroscience Institute

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

    Lester Collins is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Tyler, Texas. Dr. Collins is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalitis. He is also highly rated in 89 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lewy Body Dementia (LBD), Multiple System Atrophy, Stiff Person Syndrome, and Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus. Dr. Collins is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology.

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

    Plano Neurology

    4601 Old Shepard Place, Suite 406, 
    Plano, TX 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Geeta Rajan is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Plano, Texas. Dr. Rajan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalitis. She is also highly rated in 40 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Distal Median Nerve Dysfunction, Brain Stem Cancer, Dysembryoplastic Neuroepithelial Tumors (DNET), and Cerebellar Degeneration. Dr. Rajan is board certified in Neurology- American Board Of Neurology, Clinical Neurophysiology- American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology/Clinical Neurophysiology, Clinical Neurophysiology- American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology, and Neurology- American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology.

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

    Texas Neurology, P.A.

    6080 N Central Expy, Ste 100, 
    Dallas, TX 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Jamy is a board-certified neurologist who practices general neurology with special interest in epilepsy. She received her medical degree from The Aga Khan University Karachi, Pakistan and completed her neurology residency at the University of Alabama at Birmingham. Dr. Jamy completed her fellowships in epilepsy and clinical neurophysiology at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Jamy is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalitis. She is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Autosomal Dominant Partial Epilepsy with Auditory Features, Seizures, Memory Loss, and Partial Familial Epilepsy. Dr. Jamy is board certified in Neurology- American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology, Clinical Neurophysiology- American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology, and Epilepsy- American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    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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