The 20 Best Encephalitis Doctors Near Me in sugar land, TX

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 13 doctor with experience in Encephalitis near sugar land, TX. Of these, 12 are Experienced and 1 are Distinguished.

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13 providers found
    Distinguished in Encephalitis
    Distinguished in Encephalitis
    Referral may be required
    17510 W Grand Pkwy S, Ste 360, 
    Sugar Land, TX 
     (4.8 miles away)
    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
    17510 W Grand Pkwy S, Ste 360, 
    Sugar Land, TX 
     (4.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Kristin Brown is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Sugar Land, Texas. Dr. Brown is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalitis. Her clinical expertise encompasses Tension Headache, Peripheral Neuropathy, Distal Median Nerve Dysfunction, and Foot Drop. Dr. Brown is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Encephalitis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Encephalitis
    Internal Medicine

    Office

    16605 Southwest Fwy Ste 400, 
    Sugar Land, TX 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Julie Hung is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Sugar Land, Texas. Dr. Hung is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalitis. Her clinical expertise encompasses Sitosterolemia, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, and Familial Hypertension. Dr. Hung is currently accepting new patients in some locations.

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    Experienced in Encephalitis
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Encephalitis
    Family Medicine

    Office

    915 Venice St, 
    Sugar Land, TX 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Tien Pham is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Sugar Land, Texas. Dr. Pham is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalitis. His clinical expertise encompasses Newborn Head Molding, Hepatorenal Syndrome, and Encephalitis.

    Experienced in Encephalitis
    Experienced in Encephalitis
    Referral may be required

    Irfan Lalani MD PA

    16605 Southwest Fwy Ste 320, 
    Sugar Land, TX 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Irfan Lalani is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Sugar Land, Texas. Dr. Lalani is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalitis. He is also highly rated in 61 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Pain, New Daily Persistent Headache (NDPH), Peripheral Neuropathy, Vertebroplasty, and Bone Graft. Dr. Lalani is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Encephalitis
    Experienced in Encephalitis
    Referral may be required

    Houston Methodist Sugar Land Neurology Associates

    16537 Southwest Fwy Ste 500, 
    Sugar Land, TX 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Darine Kassar is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Sugar Land, Texas. Dr. Kassar 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 Botulism, VEXAS Syndrome, Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS), and Hereditary Ataxia. Dr. Kassar is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Encephalitis
    Experienced in Encephalitis
    Referral may be required

    Houston Methodist Sugar Land Neurology Associates

    16537 Southwest Fwy Ste 500, 
    Sugar Land, TX 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Jinal Shah is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Sugar Land, Texas. Dr. Shah 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 Trigeminal Neuralgia, Memory Loss, Stroke, and Peripheral Neuropathy. Dr. Shah is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Encephalitis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Encephalitis
    Internal Medicine

    Geriatric Home Care Physicians PA

    16605 Southwest Fwy Ste 175, 
    Sugar Land, TX 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi
    Accepting New Patients

    Swati Joglekar is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Sugar Land, Texas. Dr. Joglekar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalitis. She is also highly rated in 35 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Renovascular Hypertension, Sepsis, Peptic Ulcer, Gastrostomy, and Stent Placement. Dr. Joglekar is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Encephalitis
    Experienced in Encephalitis
    Referral may be required

    Office

    6140 Highway 6, 
    Missouri City, TX 
     (4.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Andy Chan is a Physiatrist practicing medicine in Missouri City, Texas. Dr. Chan 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, Guillain-Barre Syndrome, Miller-Fisher Syndrome, West Nile Virus Infection, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Chan is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Encephalitis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Encephalitis
    Internal Medicine

    Memorial Hermann Sugar Land Hospital

    17500 W Grand Pkwy S, 
    Sugar Land, TX 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Burmese, Hindi, Malayalam, Russian
    Accepting New Patients

    Sangeetha Pillai is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Sugar Land, Texas. Dr. Pillai is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalitis. She is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Cellulitis, Childhood Iron Deficiency Anemia, Renovascular Hypertension, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Pillai is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Encephalitis
    Experienced in Encephalitis
    Referral may be required

    Nexus Children's Hospital Houston

    2929 Woodland Park Dr, 
    Houston, TX 
     (9.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Courtney Toomey is a Physiatrist practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Toomey is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalitis. Her clinical expertise encompasses Neurogenic Bowel, Jacobsen Syndrome, 15q11.2 Microdeletion, and Distal 18q Deletion Syndrome. Dr. Toomey is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Encephalitis
    Experienced in Encephalitis
    Referral may be required

    Houston Methodist Department Of Neurology

    18700 Katy Fwy Ste 303, 
    Houston, TX 
     (12.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Shirish Satpute is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Satpute 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, Dysarthria, Seizures, and Opsoclonus-Myoclonus Syndrome. Dr. Satpute is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Encephalitis
    Experienced in Encephalitis
    Referral may be required
    18300 Katy Fwy, Ste 405, 
    Houston, TX 
     (13.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Arabic, French, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Nicolas Nammour is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Nammour is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalitis. He is also highly rated in 23 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Memory Loss, Wernicke-Korsakoff Syndrome, Migraine, and Restless Legs Syndrome. Dr. Nammour 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 sugar land, 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 sugar land, 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 sugar land, 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 sugar land, 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 sugar land, 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 sugar land, 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 sugar land, 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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