The 20 Best Encephalitis Doctors Near Me in La Crosse, WI

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Last Updated: 09/19/2026

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MediFind found 83 doctor with experience in Encephalitis near La Crosse, WI. Of these, 70 are Experienced, 9 are Advanced and 3 are Distinguished.

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    Advanced in Encephalitis
    Advanced in Encephalitis
    Referral may be required

    Neuroscience Center – Specialty Clinics

    900 N. 92nd St., 
    Milwaukee, WI 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Arabic
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Ahmed Obeidat is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Dr. Obeidat is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalitis. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), Transverse Myelitis, and Optic Neuritis. Dr. Obeidat is board certified in Neurology. Dr. Obeidat is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Encephalitis
    Experienced in Encephalitis
    Referral may be required

    SSM Health Neurosciences

    700 S. Park St., 
    Madison, WI 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Arun Swaminathan is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Madison, Wisconsin. Dr. Swaminathan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalitis. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Seizures, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, Epilepsy, and Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome (LGS). Dr. Swaminathan is board certified in American Board Psychology & Neurology - Epilepsy , American Board Of Psychiatry & Neurology/ Neurology , Wisconsin Medical Examining Board, and Drug Enforcement Administration .

    Experienced in Encephalitis
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Encephalitis
    Family Medicine

    Moorland Reserve Health Center

    4805 S. Moorland Rd., 
    Berlin, WI 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Mark Meier is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Berlin, Wisconsin. Dr. Meier is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalitis. His clinical expertise encompasses Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Obesity, Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism. Dr. Meier is board certified in Family Medicine. Dr. Meier is currently accepting new patients.

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    Experienced in Encephalitis
    Experienced in Encephalitis
    Referral may be required

    Rehabilitation Hospital Inpatient Rehabilitation

    5115 N Biltmore Ln, 
    Madison, WI 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Courtney Hogendorn is a Physiatrist practicing medicine in Madison, Wisconsin. Dr. Hogendorn is rated as an Experienced 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 Guillain-Barre Syndrome, Miller-Fisher Syndrome, Opisthotonos, and Muscle Spasms. Dr. Hogendorn is board certified in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation. Dr. Hogendorn is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Encephalitis
    Experienced in Encephalitis
    Referral may be required

    Aurora Neuroscience Innovation

    2801 W Kinnickinnic River Pkwy, Ste 550, 
    Milwaukee, WI 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Aasifuddin Ahmed is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Dr. Ahmed is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalitis. His clinical expertise encompasses Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Myelin Oligodendrocyte Glycoprotein Antibody-Associated Disease, and Central Pain Syndrome. Dr. Ahmed is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry & Neurology. Dr. Ahmed is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Encephalitis
    Distinguished in Encephalitis
    Referral may be required

    Center For Neurological Disorders

    3237 S 16th St, 
    Milwaukee, WI 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Bhupendra Khatri is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Dr. Khatri 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 Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), Myasthenia Gravis, and Opisthotonos. Dr. Khatri is board certified in The National Board Of Physicians And Surgeons - Neurology. Dr. Khatri is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Encephalitis
    Advanced in Encephalitis
    Referral required

    Center For Neurological Disorders

    3237 S 16th St, 
    Milwaukee, WI 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Chris Cronsell is a Physiatrist practicing medicine in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Dr. Cronsell is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalitis. He is also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Opisthotonos, Muscle Spasms, HTLV-1 Associated Myelopathy, and Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS). Dr. Cronsell is board certified in The American Board Of Physical Medicine And Rehabilitation - Physical Medicine And Rehabilitation. Dr. Cronsell is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Encephalitis
    Experienced in Encephalitis
    Referral may be required

    Froedtert And The Medical College Of Wisconsin Froedtert Hospital

    9200 W Wisconsin Ave, 
    Milwaukee, WI 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Staley Brod is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Dr. Brod is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalitis. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), Neuromyelitis Optica, and Optic Neuritis. Dr. Brod is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Encephalitis
    Distinguished in Encephalitis
    Referral may be required

    Mayo Clinic Health System-Southwest Wisconsin Region Inc.

    800 West Ave S, 
    La Crosse, WI 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Smathorn Thakolwiboon is a Neurologist practicing medicine in La Crosse, Wisconsin. Dr. Thakolwiboon is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalitis. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Myelin Oligodendrocyte Glycoprotein Antibody-Associated Disease, Encephalitis, Paraneoplastic Cerebellar Degeneration, and Lambert-Eaton Syndrome. Dr. Thakolwiboon is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Encephalitis
    Distinguished in Encephalitis
    Referral required

    University Hospital

    600 Highland Ave, 
    Madison, WI 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, German
    Accepting New Patients

    Susanne Seeger is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Madison, Wisconsin. Dr. Seeger is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalitis. She is also highly rated in 21 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Migraine, Encephalitis, Rasmussen Encephalitis, and Anti-NMDA Receptor Encephalitis. Dr. Seeger is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Encephalitis
    Advanced in Encephalitis

    Fort Healthcare Cambridge Clinic

    704 Katie Ct, 
    Cambridge, WI 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Stephanie Nottestad is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Cambridge, Wisconsin. Dr. Nottestad 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 Anti-NMDA Receptor Encephalitis, Rasmussen Encephalitis, Familial Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism. Dr. Nottestad is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Encephalitis
    Advanced in Encephalitis
    Referral may be required

    Neuroscience Center – Specialty Clinics

    900 N. 92nd St., 
    Milwaukee, WI 
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Farsi
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Sam Hooshmand is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He has been practicing medicine for over 10 years. Dr. Hooshmand is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalitis. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Myelin Oligodendrocyte Glycoprotein Antibody-Associated Disease, Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Progressive Multifocal Leukoencephalopathy, and Encephalitis. Dr. Hooshmand is board certified in Neurology. Dr. Hooshmand is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Encephalitis
    Advanced in Encephalitis
    Referral may be required

    University Hospital Multiple Sclerosis Clinic

    600 Highland Ave, 
    Madison, WI 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Amanda Abuaf is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Madison, Wisconsin. Dr. Abuaf is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalitis. She is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Myelin Oligodendrocyte Glycoprotein Antibody-Associated Disease, Anti-NMDA Receptor Encephalitis, Rasmussen Encephalitis, and Multiple Sclerosis (MS). Dr. Abuaf is board certified in Neurology. Dr. Abuaf is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Encephalitis
    Advanced in Encephalitis
    Referral may be required

    University Hospital

    600 Highland Ave, 
    Madison, WI 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Brad Beinlich is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Madison, Wisconsin. Dr. Beinlich is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalitis. He is also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Headache, Memory Loss, Epilepsy, and Seizures.

    Advanced in Encephalitis
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Encephalitis
    Internal Medicine

    Mayo Clinic Health System In Eau Claire

    1221 Whipple St, 
    Eau Claire, WI 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Bosnian, Croatian, Serbian
    Accepting New Patients

    Igor Dumic is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Eau Claire, Wisconsin. Dr. Dumic is rated as an Advanced 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 Lemierre Syndrome, Cardiac Tamponade, Pericarditis, Splenectomy, and Tissue Biopsy. Dr. Dumic is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Encephalitis
    Advanced in Encephalitis
    Referral may be required

    Neuroscience Group

    1818 N Meade Street, 
    Appleton, WI 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Daniel Long is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Appleton, Wisconsin. Dr. Long is rated as an Advanced 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 Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Migraine, and Rasmussen Encephalitis. Dr. Long is board certified in Neurology, American Board Of Psychiatry & Neurology (2018). Dr. Long is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Encephalitis
    Advanced in Encephalitis
    Referral may be required

    Mayo Clinic Health System In Lacrosse

    700 West Ave S, 
    La Crosse, WI 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Daniel Anderson is a Neurologist practicing medicine in La Crosse, Wisconsin. Dr. Anderson is rated as an Advanced 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 Peripheral Neuropathy, Diabetic Neuropathy, Parkinson's Disease, and Movement Disorders. Dr. Anderson is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Encephalitis
    Experienced in Encephalitis
    Referral may be required

    University Hospital Multiple Sclerosis Clinic

    600 Highland Ave, 
    Madison, WI 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Natasha Frost is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Madison, Wisconsin. Dr. Frost is rated as an Experienced 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 Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), Neuromyelitis Optica, and Optic Neuritis. Dr. Frost is board certified in Neurology. Dr. Frost is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Encephalitis
    Psychiatry | Neurology
    Experienced in Encephalitis
    Psychiatry | Neurology
    Referral required

    Aurora Cancer Care

    2801 W Kinnickinnic River Pkwy, Ste 480, 
    Milwaukee, WI 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Isaac Gavilanes is a Psychiatrist and a Neurologist practicing medicine in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Dr. Gavilanes 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 Posterior Fossa Tumor, Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET), Gliosarcoma, and Glioblastoma. Dr. Gavilanes is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry & Neurology. Dr. Gavilanes is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Encephalitis
    Experienced in Encephalitis
    Referral may be required

    SSM Health Neurosciences

    700 S. Park St., 
    Madison, WI 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Shaun Shaker is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Madison, Wisconsin. Dr. Shaker is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalitis. His clinical expertise encompasses Stroke, Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), Encephalitis, and Dysarthria. Dr. Shaker is board certified in Wisconsin Medical Examining Board, Drug Enforcement Administration , and American Board Of Psychiatry & Neurology/ Neurology . Dr. Shaker is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 09/19/2026

    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 La Crosse, WI?

    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 La Crosse, WI?

    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 La Crosse, WI?

    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 La Crosse, WI?

    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 La Crosse, WI?

    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 La Crosse, WI?

    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 La Crosse, WI?

    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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