The 20 Best Herpes Simplex Encephalitis Doctors Near Me in Seattle, WA

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 14 doctor with experience in Herpes Simplex Encephalitis near Seattle, WA. Of these, 13 are Experienced and 1 are Advanced.

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14 providers found
    Experienced in Herpes Simplex Encephalitis
    Infectious Disease
    Experienced in Herpes Simplex Encephalitis
    Infectious Disease

    Virginia Mason Medical Center

    1100 Ninth Avenue, 
    Seattle, WA 
     (0.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Christopher Baliga, MD, is an infectious disease specialist with medical interests HIV/AIDS, travel and tropical medicine, bone/joint and artificial joint infections, serious blood stream infections, infections in immunocompromised patients, heart infections and multi-drug resistant bacterial infections.Dr. Baliga likes hiking, kayaking, traveling the world, and spending time with family. Dr. Baliga is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Herpes Simplex Encephalitis. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Mediastinitis, Sepsis, Strep Throat, Infectious Arthritis, and Endoscopy. Dr. Baliga is board certified in American Board Of Internal Mediicne, Subspecialty Infectious Disease. Dr. Baliga is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Virginia Mason Medical Center

    1100 Ninth Avenue, 
    Seattle, WA 
     (0.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Uma Malhotra, MD, has over 25 years of experience in clinical infectious diseases and also does translational research in the field, keeping herself at the cutting-edge of new therapies. She specializes in general infectious diseases, infections in immunocompromised patients, HIV care and complex wound management.Dr. Malhotra loves getting to know her patients and working closely with them as a team to achieve the desired goals in their care. She enjoys the detective work involved in reaching a diagnosis. Ultimately, she is most thrilled to see her patients achieve their treatment goals. She is excited by novel therapies that have become available for various infectious diseases and is overjoyed to see formerly ill patients get back to work and enjoy family time.Dr. Malhotra is Clinical Professor of Medicine and Infectious Diseases at the University of Washington and a Fellow of the Infectious Diseases Society of America. She has been named a Top Doctor by bothSeattleandSeattle Metropolitanmagazines.Away from work, Dr. Malhotra loves being in nature. She enjoys hiking, gardening and nature photography. Dr. Malhotra is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Herpes Simplex Encephalitis. She is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Cytomegalic Inclusion Disease, Cytomegalovirus Infection, Osteomyelitis, and Osteomyelitis in Children. Dr. Malhotra is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, Subspecialty In Infectious Disease and American Board Of Wound Management. Dr. Malhotra is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Herpes Simplex Encephalitis
    Experienced in Herpes Simplex Encephalitis

    Virginia Mason Medical Center

    1100 Ninth Avenue, 
    Seattle, WA 
     (0.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Justin Stahl, MD, is a board-certified neurologist who specializes in epilepsy and seizure disorders. Dr. Stahl works to support and listen to his patients' concerns, and identify treatments that fit each patient best. He works within a team environment, giving his patients the benefit of many minds dedicated to their particular problem. He finds it immensely rewarding to be able to eliminate seizures and give a patient their life back.Dr. Stahl is a member of the American Academy of Neurology, American Epilepsy Society, American Medical Association and Washington State Medical Association. He serves as a Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Neurology at the University of Washington School of Medicine and a neurology instructor for Virginia Mason internal medicine residents. Dr. Stahl is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Herpes Simplex Encephalitis. He is also highly rated in 21 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Alzheimer's Disease, Seizures, Memory Loss, and Partial Familial Epilepsy. Dr. Stahl is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology, Subspecialty In Clinical Neurophysiology. Dr. Stahl is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Swedish Primary Care - Mercer Island

    3236 78th Avenue Southeast, Suite 200, 
    Mercer Island, WA 
     (5.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    The practice of medicine is truly a labor of love and an awesome responsibility and privilege. I work with each of my patients to identify their unique strengths and challenges. Then, working together as partners, we formulate an individual plan to maintain and improve their health. I am interested in the screening and treatment for common health issues including high blood pressure, diabetes, arthritis, anxiety, depression and other conditions. I am also passionate about the assessment of risk for heart disease, stroke and cancer. Geriatric care is also something I am interested in. Dr. Sytman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Herpes Simplex Encephalitis. His clinical expertise encompasses Herpes Simplex Encephalitis, Syndrome of Inappropriate Antidiuretic Hormone Secretion (SIADH), Oral Herpes, and Varicocele. Dr. Sytman is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Sytman is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Herpes Simplex Encephalitis
    Advanced in Herpes Simplex Encephalitis

    Swedish Cherry Hill

    500 17th Avenue, 
    Seattle, WA 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Isenberg is the Medical Director of the Center for Healthy Aging, and has a special interest in healthy aging, evidence-based, comprehensive treatments of dementia, frontotemporal dementia, Alzheimer disease, cognitive, behavioral and memory disorders. Dr. Isenberg is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Herpes Simplex Encephalitis. She is also highly rated in 23 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Cerebellar Degeneration, Alzheimer's Disease, Primary Progressive Aphasia, and Frontotemporal Dementia. Dr. Isenberg is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology. Dr. Isenberg is currently accepting new patients.

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

    UwMc-Roosevelt

    4245 Roosevelt Way NE, 
    Seattle, WA 
     (3.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    David Koelle is an Infectious Disease provider practicing medicine in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Koelle 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 Oral Herpes, Genital Herpes, Shingles, and Herpetic Stomatitis.

    Experienced in Herpes Simplex Encephalitis
    Hospital Medicine
    Experienced in Herpes Simplex Encephalitis
    Hospital Medicine

    Office

    1100 9th Ave # H825, 
    Seattle, WA 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Tonya Henninger is a primary care provider, practicing in Hospital Medicine in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Henninger is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Herpes Simplex Encephalitis. Her clinical expertise encompasses Bile Duct Obstruction, Sepsis, Herpes Simplex Encephalitis, Endoscopy, and Vertebroplasty.

    Experienced in Herpes Simplex Encephalitis
    Experienced in Herpes Simplex Encephalitis

    Uw Medicine/Harborview Medical Center

    325 9th Ave, 
    Seattle, WA 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Arielle Davis is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Davis is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Herpes Simplex Encephalitis. She is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Neurosyphilis, Stroke, Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation, Gastrostomy, and Stent Placement.

    Experienced in Herpes Simplex Encephalitis
    Experienced in Herpes Simplex Encephalitis

    Uw Medicine/Harborview Medical Center

    325 9th Ave, 
    Seattle, WA 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Michael Rosenbloom is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Rosenbloom is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Herpes Simplex Encephalitis. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Dementia, Alzheimer's Disease, Memory Loss, and Cerebellar Degeneration.

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

    Swedish Neuroscience Specialist-Cherry

    550 17th Ave Ste 400, 
    Seattle, WA 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mary Reif is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Reif is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Herpes Simplex Encephalitis. Her clinical expertise encompasses Stiff Person Syndrome, Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), Multiple Sclerosis (MS), and Memory Loss.

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

    Office

    1135 116th Ave NE Ste 140, 
    Bellevue, WA 
     (6.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Edward Leonard is an Infectious Disease provider practicing medicine in Bellevue, Washington. Dr. Leonard is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Herpes Simplex Encephalitis. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Infectious Arthritis, Bacterial Gastroenteritis, Osteomyelitis, and Acute Flaccid Myelitis (AFM).

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

    Overlake Medical Center And Clinics

    1035 116th Ave NE, 
    Bellevue, WA 
     (6.9 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sharifa Llemit is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Bellevue, Washington. She has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Llemit is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Herpes Simplex Encephalitis. Her clinical expertise encompasses Pneumonia, Stroke, Acute Kidney Failure, Colonoscopy, and Ureteroscopy.

    Experienced in Herpes Simplex Encephalitis
    Experienced in Herpes Simplex Encephalitis

    Uw Medicine/Valley Medical Center

    400 S 43rd St, 
    Renton, WA 
     (12.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    David Vossler is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Renton, Washington. Dr. Vossler is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Herpes Simplex Encephalitis. He is also highly rated in 33 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Seizures, Epilepsy, Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome (LGS), Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, and Awake Craniotomy.

    Experienced in Herpes Simplex Encephalitis
    Experienced in Herpes Simplex Encephalitis

    Uw Medicine/Valley Medical Center

    400 S 43rd St, 
    Renton, WA 
     (12.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Baburaj Thankappan is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Renton, Washington. Dr. Thankappan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Herpes Simplex Encephalitis. He is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Partial Seizure, Partial Familial Epilepsy, Memory Loss, and Seizures.

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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 Seattle, WA?

    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 Seattle, WA?

    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 Seattle, WA?

    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 Seattle, WA?

    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 Seattle, WA?

    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 Seattle, WA?

    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 Seattle, WA?

    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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