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

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The 20 Best Herpes Simplex Encephalitis Doctors in Tennessee, US

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 33 doctor with experience in Herpes Simplex Encephalitis near Tennessee, US. Of these, 27 are Experienced, 5 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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    Demetrio R. Macariola
    Advanced in Herpes Simplex Encephalitis
    Advanced in Herpes Simplex Encephalitis

    ETSU Physicians & Associates- Pediatrics

    325 N State Of Franklin Rd, 
    Johnson City, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    . Dr. Macariola is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Herpes Simplex Encephalitis. His top areas of expertise are H Influenzae Meningitis, Bacterial Meningitis, Herpes Simplex Encephalitis, and Lyme Disease.

    Stephen L. Wayne
    Advanced in Herpes Simplex Encephalitis
    Advanced in Herpes Simplex Encephalitis

    BHMA Neurohospitalists- BRMC

    1 Medical Park Blvd, 
    Bristol, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    . Dr. Wayne is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Herpes Simplex Encephalitis. His top areas of expertise are Seizures, Herpes Simplex Encephalitis, Stroke, and Memory Loss.

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

    ETSU Physicians & Associates- Infectious Disease

    615 N State Of Franklin Rd, 
    Johnson City, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    . Dr. Patel is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Herpes Simplex Encephalitis. His top areas of expertise are Infective Endocarditis, Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia, Lymphangitis, and Pneumonia.

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    Dima A. Youssef
    Experienced in Herpes Simplex Encephalitis
    Infectious Disease
    Experienced in Herpes Simplex Encephalitis
    Infectious Disease

    Medical Education Assistance Corporation

    Bldg 52 Lake Dr, 
    Mountain Home, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    . Dr. Youssef is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Herpes Simplex Encephalitis. Her top areas of expertise are Sepsis, Endocarditis, Pneumonia, and Cellulitis.

    Douglas P. Williams
    Experienced in Herpes Simplex Encephalitis
    Experienced in Herpes Simplex Encephalitis

    Ballad Health Medical Associates Neurology

    3183 West State Street, Suite 1201, 
    Bristol, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    . Dr. Williams is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Herpes Simplex Encephalitis. His top areas of expertise are Memory Loss, Seizures, Multiple Sclerosis (MS), and Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS).

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

    ETSU Physicians & Associates- Infectious Disease

    615 N State Of Franklin Rd, 
    Johnson City, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    . Dr. Krolikowski is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Herpes Simplex Encephalitis. Her top areas of expertise are SAPHO Syndrome, Chronic Recurrent Multifocal Osteomyelitis, Strep Throat, and Infectious Arthritis.

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

    BHMA Neurology- Telehealth

    701 Med Tech Pkwy, Ste 300, 
    Johnson City, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    . Dr. Ramani is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Herpes Simplex Encephalitis. His top areas of expertise are Herpes Simplex Encephalitis, Stroke, Dysarthria, and Bell's Palsy.

    Distinguished in Herpes Simplex Encephalitis
    Infectious Disease
    Distinguished in Herpes Simplex Encephalitis
    Infectious Disease

    Office

    1211 21st Ave S Ste 102A, 
    Nashville, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Karen Bloch is an Infectious Disease provider in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Bloch is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Herpes Simplex Encephalitis. Her top areas of expertise are Herpes Simplex Encephalitis, Acute Pulmonary Histoplasmosis, Nontuberculous Mycobacterial Lung Disease, and COVID-19.

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

    Surgical Monitoring Associates LLC

    3 Maryland Farms Ste 200, 
    Brentwood, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ana Chelse is a Neurologist in Brentwood, Tennessee. Dr. Chelse is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Herpes Simplex Encephalitis. Her top areas of expertise are Headache, Herpes Simplex Encephalitis, Papilledema, and Pseudotumor Cerebri Syndrome.

    Advanced in Herpes Simplex Encephalitis
    Advanced in Herpes Simplex Encephalitis

    Chattanooga Rehabilitation Associates PC

    1 Siskin Plz Ste 101, 
    Chattanooga, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Erwin Manalo is a Physiatrist in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Dr. Manalo is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Herpes Simplex Encephalitis. His top areas of expertise are Hemiplegia, Stroke, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, and Subdural Hematoma.

    Advanced in Herpes Simplex Encephalitis
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Herpes Simplex Encephalitis
    Internal Medicine

    TriStar Skyline Medical Center

    3441 Dickerson Pike, 
    Nashville, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Timothy Noonan is an Internal Medicine provider in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Noonan is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Herpes Simplex Encephalitis. His top areas of expertise are Osteomyelitis, Osteomyelitis in Children, Lymphangitis, and Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA).

    Experienced in Herpes Simplex Encephalitis
    Experienced in Herpes Simplex Encephalitis

    Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital Of Franklin

    1000 Physicians Way, 
    Franklin, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Sravani Mehta is a Physiatrist in Franklin, Tennessee. Dr. Mehta is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Herpes Simplex Encephalitis. Her top areas of expertise are Hemiplegia, Stroke, Herpes Simplex Encephalitis, and Cerebral Palsy.

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

    Erlanger Neurology

    979 E 3rd St Ste C830, 
    Chattanooga, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jake Mckay is a Neurologist in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Dr. Mckay is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Herpes Simplex Encephalitis. His top areas of expertise are Seizures, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, Memory Loss, Epilepsy, and Awake Craniotomy.

    Experienced in Herpes Simplex Encephalitis
    Experienced in Herpes Simplex Encephalitis

    Dickson Medical Associates PC

    758 Highway 46 S, 
    Dickson, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Vera Huffnagle is a Neurologist in Dickson, Tennessee. Dr. Huffnagle is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Herpes Simplex Encephalitis. Her top areas of expertise are Cerebellar Degeneration, Movement Disorders, Parkinson's Disease, and Trigeminal Neuralgia.

    Experienced in Herpes Simplex Encephalitis
    Sleep Medicine | Neurology
    Experienced in Herpes Simplex Encephalitis
    Sleep Medicine | Neurology

    Vanderbilt University Medical Center

    719 Thompson Ln, 
    Nashville, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Kelly Brown is a Sleep Medicine specialist and a Neurologist in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Brown is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Herpes Simplex Encephalitis. Her top areas of expertise are Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Drowsiness, Excessive Daytime Sleepiness, and Episodic Ataxia with Nystagmus. Dr. Brown is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Office

    2018 Clinch Ave, 
    Knoxville, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Lori Patterson is an Infectious Disease provider in Knoxville, Tennessee. Dr. Patterson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Herpes Simplex Encephalitis. Her top areas of expertise are H Influenzae Meningitis, Infant Botulism, Congenital Syphilis, and Herpes Simplex Encephalitis.

    Experienced in Herpes Simplex Encephalitis
    Experienced in Herpes Simplex Encephalitis

    Erlanger Neurology

    979 E 3rd St Ste C830, 
    Chattanooga, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Megan Stevens is a Neurologist in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Dr. Stevens 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, Vertebral Artery Dissection, and Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA).

    Experienced in Herpes Simplex Encephalitis
    Experienced in Herpes Simplex Encephalitis

    Centennial Neuroscience-Nashville

    330 23rd Ave N Ste 140, 
    Nashville, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ronald Wilson is a Neurologist in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Wilson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Herpes Simplex Encephalitis. His top areas of expertise are Movement Disorders, Parkinson's Disease, Seizures, and Memory Loss.

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

    Etch Pediatric Infectious Disease

    2018 Clinch Ave, 
    Knoxville, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Christy Tabarani is a Pediatric Infectious Disease provider in Knoxville, Tennessee. Dr. Tabarani is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Herpes Simplex Encephalitis. Her top areas of expertise are Pneumococcal Meningitis, H Influenzae Meningitis, Infant Botulism, and Bacterial Meningitis.

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

    Erlanger Medical Center

    975 E 3rd St, 
    Chattanooga, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Patrick Mcginty is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Dr. Mcginty is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Herpes Simplex Encephalitis. His top areas of expertise are Stroke, Sepsis, Apoplexy, Gastrostomy, and Hip Replacement.

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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 Tennessee, 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 Tennessee, 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 Tennessee, 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 Tennessee, 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 Tennessee, 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 Tennessee, 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 Tennessee, 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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