The 20 Best Lemierre Syndrome Doctors Near Me in Melbourne, FL

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 13 doctor with experience in Lemierre Syndrome near Melbourne, FL. Of these, 7 are Experienced, 4 are Advanced and 2 are Distinguished.

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    Experienced in Lemierre Syndrome
    Experienced in Lemierre Syndrome
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    Health First Holmes Regional Medical Center

    1350 Hickory St, 
    Melbourne, FL 
     (0.7 miles away)
    321-434-7313
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Matthew Mattern is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Melbourne, Florida. Dr. Mattern is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lemierre Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses CAPOS Syndrome, Ascites, PEHO Syndrome, Aicardi-Goutieres Syndrome, and Bone Marrow Aspiration. Dr. Mattern is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Lemierre Syndrome

    Dr. Augustas Kavaliauskas
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Lemierre Syndrome

    Dr. Augustas Kavaliauskas
    Internal Medicine

    Health First Holmes Regional Medical Center

    1350 Hickory St, 
    Melbourne, FL 
     (0.7 miles away)
    321-434-1771
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Augustas Kavaliauskas is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Melbourne, Florida. Dr. Kavaliauskas is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lemierre Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cellulitis, Sepsis, Ogilvie Syndrome, Gastrostomy, and Pacemaker Implantation.

    Experienced in Lemierre Syndrome
    Experienced in Lemierre Syndrome
    Referral may be required

    Health First Holmes Regional Medical Center

    1350 Hickory St, 
    Melbourne, FL 
     (0.7 miles away)
    321-434-7000
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Dmitry Rakita is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Melbourne, Florida. Dr. Rakita is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lemierre Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses CAPOS Syndrome, Biliary Dyskinesia, Pleurisy, and Pleural Effusion. Dr. Rakita is currently accepting new patients.

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    Experienced in Lemierre Syndrome

    Dr. Peter S. Dovgan
    Vascular Surgery
    Experienced in Lemierre Syndrome

    Dr. Peter S. Dovgan
    Vascular Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Medical Associates Of Brevard

    655 S Apollo Blvd, 
    Melbourne, FL 
     (1.5 miles away)
    321-751-2707
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Peter Dovgan is a Vascular Surgeon practicing medicine in Melbourne, Florida. Dr. Dovgan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lemierre Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Varicose Veins, Meige Disease, Primary Intestinal Lymphangiectasia, Lymphedema, and Carotid Artery Surgery. Dr. Dovgan is board certified in American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Dovgan is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Lemierre Syndrome

    Dr. Bhavesh M. Vekariya
    Infectious Disease
    Experienced in Lemierre Syndrome

    Dr. Bhavesh M. Vekariya
    Infectious Disease
    Referral may be required

    Medical Associates Of Brevard

    1301 W Eau Gallie Blvd, Ste 108, 
    Melbourne, FL 
     (3.9 miles away)
    321-622-8730
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Gujarati , Hindi
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    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Bhavesh Vekariya is an Infectious Disease provider practicing medicine in Melbourne, Florida. Dr. Vekariya is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lemierre Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pneumonia, Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia, Sepsis, Ureteroscopy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Vekariya is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Vekariya is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Lemierre Syndrome

    Dr. Jorge E. Salazar
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Lemierre Syndrome

    Dr. Jorge E. Salazar
    Internal Medicine

    Health First Medical Group LLC

    730 Malabar Rd, 
    Malabar, FL 
     (5.5 miles away)
    321-409-6800
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Portugese, Spanish
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    Jorge Salazar is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Malabar, Florida. Dr. Salazar is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lemierre Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lemierre Syndrome, Thrombophlebitis, Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis, and Melorheostosis. Dr. Salazar is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Lemierre Syndrome

    Dr. Gary J. Hardoon
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Lemierre Syndrome

    Dr. Gary J. Hardoon
    Internal Medicine

    Health First Medical Group, LLC

    1810 Eldron Blvd SE, 
    Palm Bay, FL 
     (9.4 miles away)
    321-312-3466
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Gary Hardoon is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Palm Bay, Florida. Dr. Hardoon is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lemierre Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Anemia, Heart Murmurs, Relapsing Polychondritis, and Infant Hyperglycemia. Dr. Hardoon is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Lemierre Syndrome

    Dr. Abraham Hardoon
    Internal Medicine
    Distinguished in Lemierre Syndrome

    Dr. Abraham Hardoon
    Internal Medicine

    Suntree Internal Medicine, LLC

    6619 N Wickham Rd, 
    Melbourne, FL 
     (10.6 miles away)
    321-259-9500
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hebrew
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    Abraham Hardoon is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Melbourne, Florida. Dr. Hardoon is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lemierre Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 43 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lemierre Syndrome, Mondor Disease, Heart Murmurs, and Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia. Dr. Hardoon is board certified in National Board Of Physicians And Surgeons (NBPAS). Dr. Hardoon is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Lemierre Syndrome

    Dr. Scott Hardoon
    Internal Medicine
    Distinguished in Lemierre Syndrome

    Dr. Scott Hardoon
    Internal Medicine

    Suntree Internal Medicine, LLC

    6619 N Wickham Rd, 
    Melbourne, FL 
     (10.6 miles away)
    321-259-9500
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hebrew
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    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Scott Hardoon is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Melbourne, Florida. Dr. Hardoon is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lemierre Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lemierre Syndrome, Mondor Disease, Heart Murmurs, and Thrombophlebitis. Dr. Hardoon is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Hardoon is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Lemierre Syndrome

    Dr. Edgar R. Blecker
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Lemierre Syndrome

    Dr. Edgar R. Blecker
    Internal Medicine
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    Edgar R Blecker Clinic

    7901 Ron Beatty Blvd, 
    Sebastian, FL 
     (14.9 miles away)
    772-664-8171
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Italian, Spanish
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    Edgar Blecker is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Sebastian, Florida. Dr. Blecker is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lemierre Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 48 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Osteomyelitis in Children, Nephrosclerosis, and Renovascular Hypertension. Dr. Blecker is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Blecker is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Lemierre Syndrome

    Dr. Edwin C. Chan
    Family Medicine
    Advanced in Lemierre Syndrome

    Dr. Edwin C. Chan
    Family Medicine

    Suntree Internal Medicine

    6619 N Wickham Rd, 
    Melbourne, FL 
     (10.6 miles away)
    321-259-9500
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Mandarin
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    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Edwin Chan is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Melbourne, Florida. Dr. Chan is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lemierre Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Heart Murmurs, Anemia, Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, and Xanthoma. Dr. Chan is board certified in American Board Of Family Medicine. Dr. Chan is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Lemierre Syndrome

    Dr. Ami A. Bhatt
    Family Medicine
    Advanced in Lemierre Syndrome

    Dr. Ami A. Bhatt
    Family Medicine

    Suntree Internal Medicine, LLC

    6619 N Wickham Rd, 
    Melbourne, FL 
     (10.6 miles away)
    321-259-9500
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Mandarin, Spanish
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    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Ami Bhatt is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Melbourne, Florida. Dr. Bhatt is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lemierre Syndrome. She is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, Cirrhosis, and Heart Murmurs. Dr. Bhatt is board certified in American Board Of Family Medicine. Dr. Bhatt is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Lemierre Syndrome

    Dr. Christopher Thaver
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Lemierre Syndrome

    Dr. Christopher Thaver
    Family Medicine

    Suntree Internal Medicine

    6619 N Wickham Rd, 
    Melbourne, FL 
     (10.6 miles away)
    321-259-9500
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    See accepted insurances
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Christopher Thaver is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Melbourne, Florida. Dr. Thaver is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lemierre Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, Cirrhosis, and Heart Murmurs. Dr. Thaver is board certified in American Board Of Family Medicine. Dr. Thaver is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 09/26/2026

    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 Melbourne, 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 Melbourne, 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 do I find the best Lemierre Syndrome doctor near Melbourne, FL?

    You can find a Lemierre Syndrome doctor in any of the 10 largest U.S. cities by clicking below:

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    How does MediFind rank Lemierre Syndrome doctors near Melbourne, 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 Melbourne, 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 Melbourne, 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 Melbourne, 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 Melbourne, 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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