The 20 Best Herpes Simplex Encephalitis Doctors Near Me in Miami, FL

Find the Top Herpes Simplex Encephalitis Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 15 doctor with experience in Herpes Simplex Encephalitis near Miami, FL. Of these, 14 are Experienced and 1 are Advanced.

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    Experienced in Herpes Simplex Encephalitis
    Experienced in Herpes Simplex Encephalitis

    Office

    1150 NW 14th St Ste 410, 
    Miami, FL 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Konstantin Stojanovic is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Miami, Florida. Dr. Stojanovic is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Herpes Simplex Encephalitis. His clinical expertise encompasses Benign Rolandic Epilepsy, Herpes Simplex Encephalitis, Memory Loss, and Encephalitis.

    Experienced in Herpes Simplex Encephalitis
    Experienced in Herpes Simplex Encephalitis

    Epilepsy Foundation Of Florida

    1150 NW 14th St Ste 609, 
    Miami, FL 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Sebastian Koch is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Miami, Florida. Dr. Koch is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Herpes Simplex Encephalitis. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Stroke, Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Thrombectomy, and Stent Placement.

    Experienced in Herpes Simplex Encephalitis
    Experienced in Herpes Simplex Encephalitis

    Epilepsy Foundation Of Florida

    1150 NW 14th St Ste 609, 
    Miami, FL 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jason Margolesky is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Miami, Florida. Dr. Margolesky is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Herpes Simplex Encephalitis. He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Movement Disorders, Parkinson's Disease, Drug Induced Dyskinesia, Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 7, and Deep Brain Stimulation.

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    Experienced in Herpes Simplex Encephalitis
    Experienced in Herpes Simplex Encephalitis

    Epilepsy Foundation Of Florida

    1150 NW 14th St Ste 609, 
    Miami, FL 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Leticia Tornes is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Miami, Florida. Dr. Tornes is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Herpes Simplex Encephalitis. She is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Neuromyelitis Optica, Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), and Optic Neuritis.

    Experienced in Herpes Simplex Encephalitis
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Herpes Simplex Encephalitis
    Ophthalmology

    Bascom Palmer Eye Institute-Anne Bates Leach Eye Hospital

    900 NW 17th St, 
    Miami, FL 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Joshua Pasol is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Miami, Florida. Dr. Pasol is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Herpes Simplex Encephalitis. He is also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Optic Neuritis, Papilledema, Pseudotumor Cerebri Syndrome, Vitrectomy, and Stent Placement.

    Experienced in Herpes Simplex Encephalitis
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Herpes Simplex Encephalitis
    Neurosurgery

    Jackson Health System

    1611 NW 12th Ave, 
    Miami, FL 
     (2.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Amedeo Merenda is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Miami, Florida. Dr. Merenda is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Herpes Simplex Encephalitis. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Traumatic Brain Injury, Stroke, Dysembryoplastic Neuroepithelial Tumors (DNET), and Brain Stem Cancer.

    Experienced in Herpes Simplex Encephalitis
    Neurology
    Experienced in Herpes Simplex Encephalitis
    Neurology

    Office

    4302 Alton Rd Ste 810, 
    Miami, FL 
     (5.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Vasu Saini is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Miami, Florida. Dr. Saini is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Herpes Simplex Encephalitis. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Stroke, Vertebral Artery Dissection, Brain Aneurysm, Thrombectomy, and Stent Placement.

    Experienced in Herpes Simplex Encephalitis
    Neurology
    Experienced in Herpes Simplex Encephalitis
    Neurology

    Office

    7330 SW 62nd Pl Ste 200, 
    South Miami, FL 
     (7.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Paul Damski is a Neurologist practicing medicine in South Miami, Florida. Dr. Damski is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Herpes Simplex Encephalitis. He is also highly rated in 26 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), New Daily Persistent Headache (NDPH), Transient Global Amnesia, and Familial Neurocardiogenic Syncope.

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

    Aventura Hospital And Medical Center-Internal Medicine Gme Program

    20900 Biscayne Blvd, 
    Aventura, FL 
     (14.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ronnie Napoles is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Aventura, Florida. Dr. Napoles is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Herpes Simplex Encephalitis. His clinical expertise encompasses Herpes Simplex Encephalitis, Oral Herpes, and Status Epilepticus.

    Advanced in Herpes Simplex Encephalitis
    Neurology
    Advanced in Herpes Simplex Encephalitis
    Neurology

    Office

    9055 SW 87th Ave Ste 100, 
    Miami, FL 
     (12.5 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Miguel Melo is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Miami, Florida. He has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Melo is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Herpes Simplex Encephalitis. He is also highly rated in 24 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses New Daily Persistent Headache (NDPH), Herpes Simplex Encephalitis, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, and Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA).

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

    Office

    7800 SW 87th Ave Ste B260, 
    Miami, FL 
     (10.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jose Gaviria is an Infectious Disease provider practicing medicine in Miami, Florida. Dr. Gaviria is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Herpes Simplex Encephalitis. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lymphangitis, Strep Throat, Pneumonia, and Pseudomonas Stutzeri Infections.

    Experienced in Herpes Simplex Encephalitis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Herpes Simplex Encephalitis
    Internal Medicine

    Lifemark Hospitals Of Florida Inc.

    2001 W 68th St, 
    Hialeah, FL 
     (11.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jose Sanchez is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Hialeah, Florida. Dr. Sanchez is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Herpes Simplex Encephalitis. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Apoplexy, Heart Attack, Peptic Ulcer, Prostatectomy, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Herpes Simplex Encephalitis
    Neurology
    Experienced in Herpes Simplex Encephalitis
    Neurology

    Baptist Health Brain & Spine Care | Kendall (Suite 104W)

    8950 N Kendall Dr Ste 104W, 
    Miami, FL 
     (12.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Luis Tornes is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Miami, Florida. Dr. Tornes is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Herpes Simplex Encephalitis. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Landau-Kleffner Syndrome, Seizures, Memory Loss, and Epilepsy. Dr. Tornes is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Herpes Simplex Encephalitis
    Experienced in Herpes Simplex Encephalitis

    Office

    8200 SW 117th Ave Ste 416, 
    Miami, FL 
     (13.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jose Gonzalez is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Miami, Florida. Dr. Gonzalez is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Herpes Simplex Encephalitis. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, Seizures, Migraine, and Tension Headache.

    Experienced in Herpes Simplex Encephalitis
    Experienced in Herpes Simplex Encephalitis

    Aventura Neurologic Associates

    21000 NE 28th Ave Ste 205, 
    Aventura, FL 
     (14.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Luis Becerra is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Aventura, Florida. Dr. Becerra is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Herpes Simplex Encephalitis. He is also highly rated in 32 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), Internal Carotid Agenesis, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, and Arteriovenous Malformation. Dr. Becerra is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    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 near Miami, FL?

    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 near Miami, FL?

    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 near Miami, FL?

    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 near Miami, FL?

    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 near Miami, FL?

    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 near Miami, FL?

    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 near Miami, FL?

    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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