The 20 Best Herpes Simplex Encephalitis Doctors Near Me in Colorado, US

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The 20 Best Herpes Simplex Encephalitis Doctors in Colorado, US

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 30 doctor with experience in Herpes Simplex Encephalitis near Colorado, US. Of these, 25 are Experienced, 4 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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30 providers found
    Distinguished in Herpes Simplex Encephalitis
    Internal Medicine
    Distinguished in Herpes Simplex Encephalitis
    Internal Medicine

    University Of Colorado Hospital Authority

    1635 Aurora Ct, 
    Aurora, CO 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kenneth Tyler is an Internal Medicine provider in Aurora, Colorado. Dr. Tyler is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Herpes Simplex Encephalitis. His top areas of expertise are Acute Flaccid Myelitis (AFM), Encephalitis, Cramp-Fasciculation Syndrome, and Herpes Simplex Encephalitis.

    Advanced in Herpes Simplex Encephalitis
    Infectious Disease
    Advanced in Herpes Simplex Encephalitis
    Infectious Disease

    Western Infectious Disease Infusion Center

    1536 Cole Blvd Ste 120, 
    Lakewood, CO 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Angela Budgin is an Infectious Disease provider in Lakewood, Colorado. Dr. Budgin is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Herpes Simplex Encephalitis. Her top areas of expertise are Strep Throat, Osteomyelitis, Osteomyelitis in Children, and Streptococcal Group A Infection. Dr. Budgin is currently accepting new patients.

    Charlotte Ellenbogen
    Experienced in Herpes Simplex Encephalitis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Herpes Simplex Encephalitis
    Internal Medicine

    Western Infectious Disease Consultants

    3885 Upham St Ste 200, 
    Wheat Ridge, CO 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Dr. Ellenbogen was born in Liverpool, England and moved to the US in 1988. She was in private practice for eight years in the Chicago area before moving to the glorious state of Colorado in 2014 and joining WIDC. When not being fascinated by all things infection related, she can be found enjoying travel, music and the great outdoors with her dogs and her husband William. Dr. Ellenbogen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Herpes Simplex Encephalitis. Her top areas of expertise are Strep Throat, Infectious Arthritis, Osteomyelitis, and Streptococcal Group A Infection.

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    Marinka Kartalija
    Experienced in Herpes Simplex Encephalitis
    Infectious Disease
    Experienced in Herpes Simplex Encephalitis
    Infectious Disease

    Western Infectious Disease Consultants

    3885 Upham St Ste 200, 
    Wheat Ridge, CO 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Dr. Kartalija was born in Zagreb, Croatia where she started her training as a physician. She then moved to the United States in 1988 to pursue research in the field of infectious disease at San Francisco General Hospital. Working in San Francisco during the early years of the AIDS epidemic sparked her initial interest and generated her continuing passion for the field of infectious disease. In her spare time, Dr. Kartalija enjoys traveling back to Croatia with her children, practicing yoga, nordic skiing, buying stylish boots and cycling. Dr. Kartalija is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Herpes Simplex Encephalitis. Her top areas of expertise are Nontuberculous Mycobacterial Lung Disease, Strep Throat, Infectious Arthritis, and Osteomyelitis.

    Adam J. Hunninghake
    Experienced in Herpes Simplex Encephalitis
    Experienced in Herpes Simplex Encephalitis

    Grand Junction Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Clinic

    2643 Patterson Road, Suite 401, 
    Grand Junction, CO 
    Experience:
    19+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    "Dr. Hunninghake is originally from Iowa. He earned a Bachelor degree in Interdisciplinary Studies with a focus on Medical Anthropology at Long Island University, followed by his Medical degree from Northwestern University in Chicago, Illinois. Following his education, he moved to Salt Lake City, Utah to complete a Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation residency at the University of Utah. Dr. Hunninghake always loved learning about people and wanted to have a career where he could work directly with them to help improve the quality of their lives.""I believe we all have activities in our lives that give us meaning and purpose. My job is to help people with disabilities reach their best level of functioning so that they may return to those activities that bring them joy and meaning.""As a physiatrist, Dr. Hunninghake enjoys working with people to help address their functional concerns. When he is not at work, Dr. Hunninghake enjoys trail running, playing music with friends, photography and chasing after his two young boys.". Dr. Hunninghake is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Herpes Simplex Encephalitis. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Subdural Hematoma, Stroke, Paraplegia, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Herpes Simplex Encephalitis
    Experienced in Herpes Simplex Encephalitis

    Neurology Of The Rockies PC

    9235 Crown Crest Blvd, Ste 200, 
    Parker, CO 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Ravi Shah is a Neurologist in Parker, Colorado. Dr. Shah is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Herpes Simplex Encephalitis. His top areas of expertise are Migraine, Migraine with Brainstem Aura, Drug Induced Dyskinesia, and Sporadic Hemiplegic Migraine. Dr. Shah is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Herpes Simplex Encephalitis
    Infectious Disease
    Experienced in Herpes Simplex Encephalitis
    Infectious Disease

    Infectious Disease Specialists PC

    3230 E Woodmen Rd Ste 210, 
    Colorado Springs, CO 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Thomas Hackenberg is an Infectious Disease provider in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Dr. Hackenberg is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Herpes Simplex Encephalitis. His top areas of expertise are Osteomyelitis, Osteomyelitis in Children, Infectious Arthritis, and Pharyngomaxillary Space Abscess. Dr. Hackenberg is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Herpes Simplex Encephalitis
    Infectious Disease
    Experienced in Herpes Simplex Encephalitis
    Infectious Disease

    Western Infectious Disease Consultants PC

    1536 Cole Blvd Ste 120, 
    Lakewood, CO 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Benjamin White is an Infectious Disease provider in Lakewood, Colorado. Dr. White is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Herpes Simplex Encephalitis. His top areas of expertise are Strep Throat, Osteomyelitis, Infectious Arthritis, and Osteomyelitis in Children. Dr. White is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Herpes Simplex Encephalitis
    Experienced in Herpes Simplex Encephalitis

    Blue Sky Neurology A Division Of Carepoint PC

    499 E Hampden Ave, Ste 360, 
    Englewood, CO 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Matthew Grantz is a Neurologist in Englewood, Colorado. Dr. Grantz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Herpes Simplex Encephalitis. His top areas of expertise are Stroke, Cavernous Sinus Thrombosis, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, and Vertebral Artery Dissection. Dr. Grantz is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Herpes Simplex Encephalitis
    Experienced in Herpes Simplex Encephalitis

    Blue Sky Neurology

    5600 South Quebec Street, Suite 312A, 
    Greenwood Village, CO 
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Tehmina Salahuddin is a Neurologist in Greenwood Village, Colorado. Dr. Salahuddin has been practicing medicine for over 18 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Herpes Simplex Encephalitis. Her top areas of expertise are Stroke, Hemiplegia, Dysarthria, and Herpes Simplex Encephalitis. Dr. Salahuddin is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Herpes Simplex Encephalitis
    Experienced in Herpes Simplex Encephalitis

    Blue Sky Neurology

    5600 South Quebec Street, Suite 312A, 
    Greenwood Village, CO 
    Experience:
    8+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Ann Wyborny is a Neurologist in Greenwood Village, Colorado. Dr. Wyborny has been practicing medicine for over 8 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Herpes Simplex Encephalitis. Her top areas of expertise are Stroke, Cavernous Sinus Thrombosis, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, and Vasoconstriction. Dr. Wyborny is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Herpes Simplex Encephalitis
    Infectious Disease
    Experienced in Herpes Simplex Encephalitis
    Infectious Disease

    Western Infectious Disease Infusion Center

    1536 Cole Blvd Ste 120, 
    Lakewood, CO 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Teresa Cushman is an Infectious Disease provider in Lakewood, Colorado. Dr. Cushman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Herpes Simplex Encephalitis. Her top areas of expertise are Strep Throat, Osteomyelitis, Infectious Arthritis, and Osteomyelitis in Children. Dr. Cushman is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Herpes Simplex Encephalitis
    Infectious Disease
    Experienced in Herpes Simplex Encephalitis
    Infectious Disease

    Infectious Disease Specialists PC

    3230 E Woodmen Rd Ste 210, 
    Colorado Springs, CO 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Peter Brookmeyer is an Infectious Disease provider in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Dr. Brookmeyer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Herpes Simplex Encephalitis. His top areas of expertise are Osteomyelitis, Osteomyelitis in Children, Infectious Arthritis, and Sporotrichosis. Dr. Brookmeyer is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Herpes Simplex Encephalitis
    Family Medicine
    Advanced in Herpes Simplex Encephalitis
    Family Medicine

    Colorado State Veterans Nursing Home-Rifle

    851 E 5th St, 
    Rifle, CO 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Douglas Shenk is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Rifle, Colorado. Dr. Shenk is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Herpes Simplex Encephalitis. His top areas of expertise are Herpes Simplex Encephalitis, Delirium, Dementia, and Low Potassium Level.

    Advanced in Herpes Simplex Encephalitis
    Advanced in Herpes Simplex Encephalitis

    University Of Colorado Hospital Authority

    1635 Aurora Ct, 
    Aurora, CO 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Amanda Piquet is a Neurologist in Aurora, Colorado. Dr. Piquet is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Herpes Simplex Encephalitis. Her top areas of expertise are Encephalitis, Stiff Person Syndrome, Anti-NMDA Receptor Encephalitis, and Rasmussen Encephalitis.

    Advanced in Herpes Simplex Encephalitis
    Advanced in Herpes Simplex Encephalitis

    University Of Colorado Hospital Authority

    1635 Aurora Ct, 
    Aurora, CO 
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Daniel Pastula is a Neurologist in Aurora, Colorado. Dr. Pastula has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Herpes Simplex Encephalitis. His top areas of expertise are Encephalitis, Arbovirosis, Guillain-Barre Syndrome, and Meningitis.

    Experienced in Herpes Simplex Encephalitis
    Experienced in Herpes Simplex Encephalitis

    Poudre Valley Medical Group LLC

    175 Inverness Dr W Ste 300, 
    Englewood, CO 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Marc Wasserman is a Neurologist in Englewood, Colorado. Dr. Wasserman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Herpes Simplex Encephalitis. His top areas of expertise are Cerebellar Degeneration, Opsoclonus-Myoclonus Syndrome, Memory Loss, and Herpes Simplex Encephalitis.

    Experienced in Herpes Simplex Encephalitis
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Herpes Simplex Encephalitis
    Family Medicine

    Kremmling Memorial Hospital District

    1000 Granby Park Dr S, 
    Granby, CO 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mark Paulsen is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Granby, Colorado. Dr. Paulsen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Herpes Simplex Encephalitis. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Cough, Herpes Simplex Encephalitis, Acute Mountain Sickness, and Hypothyroidism.

    Experienced in Herpes Simplex Encephalitis
    Infectious Disease
    Experienced in Herpes Simplex Encephalitis
    Infectious Disease

    Children's Hospital Colorado

    13123 E 16th Ave, 
    Aurora, CO 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kevin Messacar is an Infectious Disease provider in Aurora, Colorado. Dr. Messacar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Herpes Simplex Encephalitis. His top areas of expertise are Acute Flaccid Myelitis (AFM), Myelitis, Meningitis, and Roseola.

    Experienced in Herpes Simplex Encephalitis
    Experienced in Herpes Simplex Encephalitis

    Office

    12401 E 17th Ave, 
    Aurora, CO 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Elizabeth Matthews is a Neurologist in Aurora, Colorado. Dr. Matthews is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Herpes Simplex Encephalitis. Her top areas of expertise are Encephalitis, Meningitis, Herpes Simplex Encephalitis, and Arbovirosis.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    What is the definition of Herpes Simplex Encephalitis?

    Herpes simplex encephalitis is a rare neurological condition that is characterized by inflammation of the brain (encephalitis). People affected by this condition may experience a headache and fever for up to 5 days, followed by personality and behavioral changes; seizures; hallucinations; and altered levels of consciousness. Herpes simplex encephalitis is caused by a virus called the herpes simplex virus. Most cases are associated with herpes simplex virus type I (the cause of cold sores or fever blisters), although rare cases can be caused by herpes simplex virus type II (genital herpes). It is poorly understood why some people who are infected with herpes simplex virus develop Herpes simplex encephalitis while others do not. Changes in genes such as TLR3 and TRAF3 have been observed suggesting there may be a genetic component in some cases.

    When should I see a Herpes Simplex Encephalitis doctor in Colorado, US?

    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 a Herpes Simplex Encephalitis doctor in Colorado, US?

    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 Herpes Simplex Encephalitis doctors in Colorado, US?

    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 Herpes Simplex Encephalitis doctors in Colorado, US?

    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 a Herpes Simplex Encephalitis doctor in Colorado, US?

    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 Herpes Simplex Encephalitis doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Herpes Simplex 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 a Herpes Simplex Encephalitis doctor in Colorado, US?

    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 Herpes Simplex 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 Herpes Simplex 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 Herpes Simplex Encephalitis doctors in Colorado, US?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Herpes Simplex 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 a Herpes Simplex Encephalitis doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Herpes Simplex 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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