The 20 Best Encephalitis Doctors Near Me in El Paso, TX

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 370 doctor with experience in Encephalitis near El Paso, TX. Of these, 330 are Experienced, 33 are Advanced, 5 are Distinguished and 2 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, Multiple Sclerosis (MS), and Neuromyelitis Optica.

    Elite in Encephalitis
    Elite in Encephalitis
    Referral may be required

    Office

    15655 Cypress Wood Medical Dr, 
    Houston, TX 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Shitiz Sriwastava is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Sriwastava is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalitis. He is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Progressive Multifocal Leukoencephalopathy, Encephalitis, Neurosarcoidosis, CACH Syndrome, and Tissue Biopsy. Dr. Sriwastava is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Encephalitis
    Experienced in Encephalitis
    Referral may be required

    Baylor Scott & White Specialty Clinic - Lakeway

    200 Medical Pkwy, 
    Lakeway, TX 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Victor Montoya is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Lakeway, Texas. Dr. Montoya is rated as an Experienced 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 Seizures, Memory Loss, Benign Rolandic Epilepsy, and Autosomal Dominant Partial Epilepsy with Auditory Features. Dr. Montoya is board certified in Epilepsy- American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology, Clinical Neurophysiology- American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology, and Neurology- American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology. Dr. Montoya is currently accepting new patients.

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    Distinguished in Encephalitis
    Distinguished in Encephalitis
    Referral may be required
    17510 W Grand Pkwy S, Ste 360, 
    Sugar Land, TX 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Rajesh Gupta is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Sugar Land, Texas. Dr. Gupta is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalitis. He is also highly rated in 26 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gallbladder Disease, Encephalitis, Neurosarcoidosis, Endoscopy, and Gallbladder Removal. Dr. Gupta is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Encephalitis
    Experienced in Encephalitis
    Referral may be required

    Baylor College Of Medicine Medical Center

    7200 Cambridge St., Ste 9A, 
    Houston, TX 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Joseph Jankovic is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Jankovic is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalitis. He is also highly rated in 30 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Benign Essential Blepharospasm, Drug Induced Dyskinesia, Movement Disorders, Torticollis, and Deep Brain Stimulation. Dr. Jankovic is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Encephalitis
    Distinguished in Encephalitis
    Referral may be required

    UT Southwestern Medical Center

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

    Kyle Blackburn is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Blackburn is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalitis. He is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Encephalitis, Anti-NMDA Receptor Encephalitis, Rasmussen Encephalitis, and Multiple Sclerosis (MS).

    Distinguished in Encephalitis
    Distinguished in Encephalitis
    Referral required

    James W. Aston Ambulatory Care Center

    5303 Harry Hines Blvd., 8th Floor, 
    Dallas, TX 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    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. Dr. Vernino is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Encephalitis
    Distinguished in Encephalitis
    Referral may be required

    Houston Methodist Stanley H. Appel Department Of Neurology

    6560 Fannin St Ste 802, 
    Houston, TX 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    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 17 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Parkinson's Disease, Movement Disorders, Encephalitis, Cerebellar Degeneration, and Deep Brain Stimulation. Dr. Lai is currently accepting new patients.

    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

    Diversified Management Services, LLC

    1722 Ninth St., 
    Wichita Falls, TX 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    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. Dr. Bartel is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Encephalitis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Encephalitis
    Internal Medicine

    Trinity Clinic

    701 E. Marshall Ave., Suite 400, Suite 400, 
    Longview, TX 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Nishit Srivastava is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Longview, Texas. Dr. Srivastava 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 Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, Endoscopy, and Advanced Bronchoscopy. Dr. Srivastava is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Srivastava is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Encephalitis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Encephalitis
    Internal Medicine

    Hospital Medicine Associates - Fort Worth

    1300 W Terrell Ave, Ste K230, 
    Fort Worth, TX 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Turkish
    Accepting New Patients

    Oguz Yurttas is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Fort Worth, Texas. Dr. Yurttas is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalitis. He is also highly rated in 29 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pneumocystis Jiroveci Pneumonia, Diabetic Ketoacidosis, Stroke, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Yurttas is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Baylor Scott & White Neurology - Dallas

    3434 Swiss Ave, Ste 400, 
    Dallas, TX 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Farsi
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Niloofar Yari is a Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine specialist and a Neurologist practicing medicine in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Yari is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalitis. Her clinical expertise encompasses Herpes Simplex Encephalitis, Distal Median Nerve Dysfunction, Craniopharyngioma, and Peripheral Neuropathy. Dr. Yari is board certified in Neurology- American Board Of Neurology, Neurology- American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology/Neurology, Neurology- American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology, and Neuromuscular Medicine- American Board Of Electrodiagnostic Medicine. Dr. Yari is currently accepting new patients.

    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
    Accepting New Patients
    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. Dr. Kowalske is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Encephalitis
    Advanced in Encephalitis
    Referral may be required

    Dell Children's Medical Group - Neurology Pavilion

    4910 Mueller Blvd, Ste 300, 
    Austin, TX 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Duriel Hardy is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Austin, Texas. Dr. Hardy is rated as an Advanced 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 Anti-NMDA Receptor Encephalitis, Encephalitis, Acute Flaccid Myelitis (AFM), and Cramp-Fasciculation Syndrome. Dr. Hardy is board certified in The American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology - Neurology With Special Qualification In Child Neurology. Dr. Hardy is currently accepting new patients.

    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
    Accepting New Patients

    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 41 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Seizures, Epilepsy, Epilepsy in Children, and West Syndrome. Dr. Sirsi is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Encephalitis
    Advanced in Encephalitis
    Referral may be required

    Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Temple

    2401 S 31st St, 
    Temple, TX 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Randall Bossler is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Temple, Texas. Dr. Bossler is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalitis. He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hemiplegia, Dysarthria, Conversion Disorder, and Miller-Fisher Syndrome. Dr. Bossler is board certified in Neurology- American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology.

    Experienced in Encephalitis
    Experienced in Encephalitis
    Referral may be required

    Diversified Management Services, LLC

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

    Sirisha Thummalapenta is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Wichita Falls, Texas. Dr. Thummalapenta is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalitis. She is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Peripheral Neuropathy, Myelin Oligodendrocyte Glycoprotein Antibody-Associated Disease, Migraine, and Cerebellar Degeneration. Dr. Thummalapenta is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Encephalitis
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Encephalitis
    Family Medicine

    Santa Clara Family Clinic PLLC

    3420 Woodridge Dr, 
    Houston, TX 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Yuliet Mora-Amador is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Mora-Amador is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalitis. She is also highly rated in 63 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses High Cholesterol, Xanthoma, Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Intrauterine Device Insertion. Dr. Mora-Amador is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Encephalitis
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Encephalitis
    Family Medicine

    Gulf Coast Health Center Pharmacy

    2548 Memorial Blvd, 
    Port Arthur, TX 
    Experience:
    44+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Leopold Villegas-Iii is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Port Arthur, Texas. He has been practicing medicine for over 44 years. Dr. Villegas-Iii is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalitis. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Urinary Tract Infection in Children, Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Hypertension. Dr. Villegas-Iii is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 09/26/2026

    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 El Paso, 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 El Paso, 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 El Paso, 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 El Paso, 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 El Paso, 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 El Paso, 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 El Paso, 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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