The 20 Best Encephalitis Doctors Near Me in Alexandria, VA

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The 20 Best Encephalitis Doctors near Alexandria, VA

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 62 doctor with experience in Encephalitis near Alexandria, VA. Of these, 54 are Experienced, 7 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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    Advanced in Encephalitis
    Sleep Medicine
    Advanced in Encephalitis
    Sleep Medicine

    Pulmonary Associates LTD.

    5216 Dawes Ave, 
    Alexandria, VA 
     (4.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jaswinder Khosla is a Sleep Medicine provider in Alexandria, Virginia. Dr. Khosla is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalitis. His top areas of expertise are Stroke, Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), Seizures, and Susac Syndrome.

    Experienced in Encephalitis
    Neurology
    Experienced in Encephalitis
    Neurology

    Inova Alexandria Hospital

    4320 Seminary Rd, 
    Alexandria, VA 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    David Alway is a Neurologist in Alexandria, Virginia. Dr. Alway is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalitis. His top areas of expertise are Dysarthria, Stroke, Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), and Seizures.

    Experienced in Encephalitis
    Experienced in Encephalitis

    Inova Health Care Services

    2501 Parkers Ln, 
    Alexandria, VA 
     (4.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Carlos Perez is a Physiatrist in Alexandria, Virginia. Dr. Perez is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalitis. His top areas of expertise are Stroke, Spinal Stenosis, Miller-Fisher Syndrome, and Guillain-Barre Syndrome.

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    Experienced in Encephalitis
    Experienced in Encephalitis

    Alexandria Fairfax Neurology PC

    1500 N Beauregard St Ste 300, 
    Alexandria, VA 
     (4.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    John Cochran is a Neurologist in Alexandria, Virginia. Dr. Cochran is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalitis. His top areas of expertise are Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), Memory Loss, Stroke, and Encephalitis.

    Experienced in Encephalitis
    Neurology
    Experienced in Encephalitis
    Neurology

    Inova Neurology-Alexandria (Dept Of Fairfax Hospital)

    1500 N Beauregard St Ste 300, 
    Alexandria, VA 
     (4.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Mick Reedy is a Neurologist in Alexandria, Virginia. Dr. Reedy is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalitis. His top areas of expertise are Susac Syndrome, West Nile Virus Infection, Meningitis, and Encephalitis.

    Jonathan Ross
    Advanced in Encephalitis
    Advanced in Encephalitis

    MidAtlantic Epilepsy & Sleep Center

    Bethesda, MD 
     (14.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Prior to joining the Mid-Atlantic Epilepsy and Sleep Center, Dr. Jonathan Ross was Director of The New England Epilepsy Institute, a division of New England Neurological Associates (NENA) in Lawrence, Massachusetts. He also served as head of the Neurology division at NENA. After graduating medical school in 1991, Dr. Ross completed postgraduate training at Harvard Medical School and Boston University School of Medicine, and also served as Teaching Fellow at Harvard and Boston University. Dr. Ross is an active member of the American Epilepsy Society, American Clinical Neurophysiology Society, Massachusetts Medical Society, and the American Academy of Neurology. Dr. Ross is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalitis. His top areas of expertise are Seizures, Memory Loss, Autosomal Dominant Partial Epilepsy with Auditory Features, and Benign Rolandic Epilepsy.

    Advanced in Encephalitis
    Advanced in Encephalitis

    Children's National Hospital

    111 Michigan Ave NW, 
    Washington, DC 
     (8.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    William Gaillard is a Pediatrics provider in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Gaillard is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalitis. His top areas of expertise are Epilepsy, Seizures, Epilepsy in Children, Liver Embolization, and Deep Brain Stimulation.

    Advanced in Encephalitis
    Advanced in Encephalitis

    Inova Neurology-Fairfax (Dept Of Fairfax Hospital)

    8081 Innovation Park Dr Ste 900, 
    Fairfax, VA 
     (12.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Mohankumar Kurukumbi is a Neurologist in Fairfax, Virginia. Dr. Kurukumbi is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalitis. His top areas of expertise are Seizures, Subependymoma, Epilepsy, and Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure.

    Distinguished in Encephalitis
    Pediatric Neurology
    Distinguished in Encephalitis
    Pediatric Neurology

    Children's National Hospital

    1400 Forest Glen Rd Ste 335, 
    Silver Spring, MD 
     (13.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ilana Kahn is a Pediatric Neurologist in Silver Spring, Maryland. Dr. Kahn is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalitis. Her top areas of expertise are Anti-NMDA Receptor Encephalitis, Encephalitis, Myelin Oligodendrocyte Glycoprotein Antibody-Associated Disease, and Landau-Kleffner Syndrome.

    Experienced in Encephalitis
    Experienced in Encephalitis

    Gw Neurology-Foggy Bottom South Pavilion

    Washington, DC 
     (6.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Andrew Becker is a Neurologist in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Becker is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalitis. His top areas of expertise are Seizures, Memory Loss, Epilepsy, and Autosomal Dominant Partial Epilepsy with Auditory Features.

    Experienced in Encephalitis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Encephalitis
    Internal Medicine

    Fairfax Clinic LLC

    6408 Seven Corners Pl Ste C, 
    Falls Church, VA 
     (7.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Viet Nguyen is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Falls Church, Virginia. Dr. Nguyen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalitis. His top areas of expertise are Stroke, Apoplexy, Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), Awake Craniotomy, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Encephalitis
    Experienced in Encephalitis

    MedStar Georgetown University Hospital

    3800 Reservoir Rd NW, 
    Washington, DC 
     (7.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jessica Stevens is a Neurologist in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Stevens is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalitis. Her top areas of expertise are Fatal Familial Insomnia, Progressive Multifocal Leukoencephalopathy, Encephalitis, and Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease.

    Experienced in Encephalitis
    Experienced in Encephalitis

    MedStar Health: Neuroscience At MedStar Georgetown University Hospital

    3800 Reservoir Rd NW Fl 6, 
    Washington, DC 
     (7.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Carlo Tornatore is a Neurologist in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Tornatore 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), Encephalitis, and Paraplegia.

    Experienced in Encephalitis
    Experienced in Encephalitis

    MedStar Health: Neuroscience At MedStar Georgetown University Hospital

    3800 Reservoir Rd NW Fl 6, 
    Washington, DC 
     (7.8 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Douglas Mayson is a Neurologist in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Mayson has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalitis. His top areas of expertise are Stroke, Apoplexy, Seizures, Stent Placement, and Transmyocardial Revascularization.

    Experienced in Encephalitis
    Neurology
    Experienced in Encephalitis
    Neurology

    MedStar Health: Neuroscience At MedStar Georgetown University Hospital

    3800 Reservoir Rd NW Fl 6, 
    Washington, DC 
     (7.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Tian Wang is a Neurologist in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Wang is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalitis. His top areas of expertise are Seizures, Athetosis, Alcoholic Neuropathy, and Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure.

    Experienced in Encephalitis
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Encephalitis
    Ophthalmology

    MedStar Health: Neuroscience At MedStar Georgetown University Hospital

    3800 Reservoir Rd NW Fl 6, 
    Washington, DC 
     (7.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Robert Shin is an Ophthalmologist in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Shin 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), Transverse Myelitis, and Optic Neuritis.

    Experienced in Encephalitis
    Experienced in Encephalitis

    MedStar Health: Neuroscience At MedStar Georgetown University Hospital

    3800 Reservoir Rd NW Fl 6, 
    Washington, DC 
     (7.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Saurabh Sharma is a Neurologist in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Sharma is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalitis. His top areas of expertise are Cerebellar Degeneration, Memory Loss, Alzheimer's Disease, and Dementia.

    Experienced in Encephalitis
    Neurology
    Experienced in Encephalitis
    Neurology

    MedStar Health: Neuroscience At MedStar Georgetown University Hospital

    3800 Reservoir Rd NW Fl 6, 
    Washington, DC 
     (7.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Nancy Hu is a Neurologist in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Hu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalitis. Her top areas of expertise are Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), Neuromyelitis Optica, and Optic Neuritis.

    Experienced in Encephalitis
    Experienced in Encephalitis

    MedStar Health: Neuroscience At MedStar Georgetown University Hospital

    3800 Reservoir Rd NW Fl 6, 
    Washington, DC 
     (7.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Gholam Motamedi is a Neurologist in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Motamedi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalitis. His top areas of expertise are Seizures, Restless Legs Syndrome, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, and Epilepsy.

    Experienced in Encephalitis
    Neurology
    Experienced in Encephalitis
    Neurology

    MedStar Health: Neuroscience At MedStar Georgetown University Hospital

    3800 Reservoir Rd NW Fl 6, 
    Washington, DC 
     (7.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Faria Amjad is a Neurologist in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Amjad is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalitis. Her top areas of expertise are Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), Paraplegia, and Neuromyelitis Optica.

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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 near Alexandria, VA?

    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 Alexandria, VA?

    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 Alexandria, VA?

    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 Alexandria, VA?

    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 Alexandria, VA?

    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 Alexandria, VA?

    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 Alexandria, VA?

    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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