The 20 Best Lemierre Syndrome Doctors Near Me in Fort Lauderdale, FL

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 44 doctor with experience in Lemierre Syndrome near Fort Lauderdale, FL. Of these, 33 are Experienced, 9 are Advanced and 2 are Distinguished.

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44 providers found
    Experienced in Lemierre Syndrome
    Experienced in Lemierre Syndrome

    Holy Cross Medical Group

    4725 N Federal Hwy, 
    Fort Lauderdale, FL 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Francisco Santiago is a Radiologist in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Dr. Santiago is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lemierre Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Tenosynovitis, Lung Nodules, Lemierre Syndrome, and Wandering Spleen.

    Experienced in Lemierre Syndrome
    Experienced in Lemierre Syndrome

    Holy Cross Medical Group

    4725 N Federal Hwy, 
    Fort Lauderdale, FL 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mark Kravetz is a Radiologist in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Dr. Kravetz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lemierre Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Lung Nodules, Chronic Cough, Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis Type 1, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Bone Graft.

    Experienced in Lemierre Syndrome
    Neuroradiology
    Experienced in Lemierre Syndrome
    Neuroradiology

    Office

    6330 N Andrews Ave, 
    Fort Lauderdale, FL 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Matthew Walsh is a Neuroradiologist in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Dr. Walsh is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lemierre Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Aseptic and Alopecic Nodules of Scalp (AANS), CAPOS Syndrome, Gas Bloat Syndrome, and Subarachnoid Hemorrhage.

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    Experienced in Lemierre Syndrome
    Experienced in Lemierre Syndrome

    Office

    6330 N Andrews Ave, 
    Fort Lauderdale, FL 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    George Koshy is a Radiologist in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Dr. Koshy is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lemierre Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Tenosynovitis, and Aseptic and Alopecic Nodules of Scalp (AANS).

    Amer Hanano
    Distinguished in Lemierre Syndrome
    Radiology
    Distinguished in Lemierre Syndrome
    Radiology

    Egil And Pauline Braathen Center/Maroone Cancer Center

    2950 Cleveland Clinic Boulevard, 
    Weston, FL 
     (14.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    24+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Amer Hanano is a Radiologist in Weston, Florida. Dr. Hanano has been practicing medicine for over 24 years and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lemierre Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Calcium Pyrophosphate Arthritis, Tenosynovitis, Ascites, Pleurisy, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

    Distinguished in Lemierre Syndrome
    Distinguished in Lemierre Syndrome

    Cleveland Clinic Florida

    2950 Cleveland Clinic Blvd, 
    Weston, FL 
     (14.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Elliot Wasser is a Radiologist in Weston, Florida. Dr. Wasser is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lemierre Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Visceromegaly, Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis Type 2, Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis Type 1, and Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis Type 3.

    Experienced in Lemierre Syndrome
    Interventional Radiology
    Experienced in Lemierre Syndrome
    Interventional Radiology

    Holy Cross Medical Group

    4725 N Federal Hwy, 
    Fort Lauderdale, FL 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Rush is an Interventional Radiologist in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Dr. Rush is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lemierre Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Ureterocele, Pulmonary Fibrosis, Pleurisy, Vertebroplasty, and Bone Graft.

    Experienced in Lemierre Syndrome
    Interventional Radiology
    Experienced in Lemierre Syndrome
    Interventional Radiology

    Office

    6330 N Andrews Ave, 
    Fort Lauderdale, FL 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    David Ring is an Interventional Radiologist in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Dr. Ring is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lemierre Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Gallbladder Disease, Pleurisy, Vertigo, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Liver Embolization.

    Experienced in Lemierre Syndrome
    Interventional Radiology
    Experienced in Lemierre Syndrome
    Interventional Radiology

    Sheridan Healthcorp Inc.

    1525 NW 62nd St, 
    Fort Lauderdale, FL 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Scott Price is an Interventional Radiologist in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Dr. Price is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lemierre Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Pleurisy, Gallbladder Disease, Ascites, Pleural Effusion, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

    Experienced in Lemierre Syndrome
    Vascular Surgery
    Experienced in Lemierre Syndrome
    Vascular Surgery

    Trinity Health Holy Cross Medical Group-Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery

    4725 N Federal Hwy Ste 402, 
    Fort Lauderdale, FL 
     (5.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Handel Robinson is a Vascular Surgeon in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Dr. Robinson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lemierre Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Thrombophlebitis, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Idiopathic Edema, Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), and Carotid Artery Surgery.

    Experienced in Lemierre Syndrome
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Lemierre Syndrome
    Internal Medicine

    Office

    4801 N Federal Hwy Ste 102, 
    Fort Lauderdale, FL 
     (5.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Alan Yesner is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Dr. Yesner is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lemierre Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Gastritis, Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Childhood Iron Deficiency Anemia, Gastrostomy, and Pacemaker Implantation.

    Experienced in Lemierre Syndrome
    Radiology
    Experienced in Lemierre Syndrome
    Radiology

    Joe Dimaggio Children's Hospital

    1005 N 35th Ave, 
    Hollywood, FL 
     (7.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Gauri Tilak is a Radiologist in Hollywood, Florida. Dr. Tilak is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lemierre Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Tenosynovitis, and Short Stature (Growth Disorders).

    Alberto Lopez
    Advanced in Lemierre Syndrome
    Vascular Surgery
    Advanced in Lemierre Syndrome
    Vascular Surgery

    Egil And Pauline Braathen Center/Maroone Cancer Center

    2950 Cleveland Clinic Boulevard, 
    Weston, FL 
     (14.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    25+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Offers Telehealth

    Alberto Lopez is a Vascular Surgeon in Weston, Florida. Dr. Lopez has been practicing medicine for over 25 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lemierre Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Arterial Insufficiency, Peripheral Artery Disease, Thrombophlebitis, Mondor Disease, and Carotid Artery Surgery.

    Bradley Potsic
    Advanced in Lemierre Syndrome
    Advanced in Lemierre Syndrome

    Egil And Pauline Braathen Center/Maroone Cancer Center

    2950 Cleveland Clinic Boulevard, 
    Weston, FL 
     (14.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    23+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Bradley Potsic is a Radiologist in Weston, Florida. Dr. Potsic has been practicing medicine for over 23 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lemierre Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Visceromegaly, Gallbladder Disease, Boils, and Carbuncle.

    Sonam Jaglan
    Advanced in Lemierre Syndrome
    Advanced in Lemierre Syndrome

    Egil And Pauline Braathen Center/Maroone Cancer Center

    2950 Cleveland Clinic Boulevard, 
    Weston, FL 
     (14.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    15+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sonam Jaglan is a Radiologist in Weston, Florida. Dr. Jaglan has been practicing medicine for over 15 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lemierre Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Visceromegaly, Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, Angiomyoma, and Uterine Fibroids.

    Jacobo Kirsch
    Advanced in Lemierre Syndrome
    Advanced in Lemierre Syndrome

    Egil And Pauline Braathen Center/Maroone Cancer Center

    2950 Cleveland Clinic Boulevard, 
    Weston, FL 
     (14.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hebrew, Spanish

    Jacobo Kirsch is a Cardiologist in Weston, Florida. Dr. Kirsch is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lemierre Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Emphysema, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, and Interstitial Lung Disease.

    Wesley Mann
    Advanced in Lemierre Syndrome
    Radiology
    Advanced in Lemierre Syndrome
    Radiology

    Cleveland Clinic

    2950 Cleveland Clinic Blvd, 
    Weston, FL 
     (14.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Wesley Mann is a Radiologist in Weston, Florida. Dr. Mann is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lemierre Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Gallbladder Disease, Vertebroplasty, and Bone Graft.

    Jason Henry
    Advanced in Lemierre Syndrome
    Radiology
    Advanced in Lemierre Syndrome
    Radiology

    Cleveland Clinic Florida (A Nonprofit Corporation)

    3100 Weston Rd, 
    Weston, FL 
     (14.4 miles away)
    Experience:
    30+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jason Henry is a Radiologist in Weston, Florida. Dr. Henry has been practicing medicine for over 30 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lemierre Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Lemierre Syndrome, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, and Gallbladder Disease.

    Simon Dorton
    Experienced in Lemierre Syndrome
    Experienced in Lemierre Syndrome

    Egil And Pauline Braathen Center/Maroone Cancer Center

    2950 Cleveland Clinic Boulevard, 
    Weston, FL 
     (14.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    36+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Simon Dorton is a Radiologist in Weston, Florida. Dr. Dorton has been practicing medicine for over 36 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lemierre Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Osteopenia, Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis, Melorheostosis, and Pleurisy.

    Ian Drexler
    Experienced in Lemierre Syndrome
    Radiology
    Experienced in Lemierre Syndrome
    Radiology

    Egil And Pauline Braathen Center/Maroone Cancer Center

    2950 Cleveland Clinic Boulevard, 
    Weston, FL 
     (14.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    20+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ian Drexler is a Radiologist in Weston, Florida. Dr. Drexler has been practicing medicine for over 20 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lemierre Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Interstitial Lung Disease, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, and Emphysema.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    What is the definition of Lemierre Syndrome?

    Lemierre syndrome is a rare and potentially severe complication of bacterial infections that usually affects previously-healthy adolescents and young adults. It most commonly develops in association with a bacterial throat infection, but it may develop in association with an infection involving the ears, salivary glands (parotitis), sinuses, or teeth; or in association with an Epstein-Barr infection. The bacteria typically responsible for infection in Lemierre syndrome is Fusobacterium necrophorum, although a variety of bacteria can be responsible. In people with Lemierre syndrome, the initial infection spreads into tissues and deep spaces within the neck, leading to the formation of an infected blot clot (septic thrombophlebitis), sometimes made up of pus, in the internal jugular vein (the blood vessel that carries blood away from the brain, face, and neck). The infected clot then circulates in the blood (septicemia), resulting in the infection also spreading to the lungs (most commonly), skeletal system, and/or other parts of the body such as the spleen, liver, kidney, heart, or brain. This can lead to severe complications such as respiratory distress syndrome due to pulmonary emboli (blood clots in the lung), damage to other affected organs, and/or septic shock (in about 7% of cases). Lemierre syndrome may be diagnosed based on signs and symptoms, various blood tests, and imaging studies.

    When should I see a Lemierre Syndrome doctor near Fort Lauderdale, 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 Lemierre Syndrome doctor near Fort Lauderdale, 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 Lemierre Syndrome doctors near Fort Lauderdale, 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 Lemierre Syndrome doctors near Fort Lauderdale, 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 Lemierre Syndrome doctor near Fort Lauderdale, 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 Lemierre Syndrome doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Lemierre Syndrome 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 Lemierre Syndrome doctor near Fort Lauderdale, 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 Lemierre Syndrome 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 Lemierre Syndrome 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 Lemierre Syndrome doctors near Fort Lauderdale, FL?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Lemierre Syndrome 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 Lemierre Syndrome doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Lemierre Syndrome 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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