The 20 Best Lemierre Syndrome Doctors Near Me in Detroit, MI

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The 20 Best Lemierre Syndrome Doctors near Detroit, MI

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 27 doctor with experience in Lemierre Syndrome near Detroit, MI. Of these, 26 are Experienced and 1 are Advanced.

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

    Henry Ford Hospital

    2799 W Grand Blvd, 
    Detroit, MI 
     (3.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Loay Kabbani is a Vascular Surgeon in Detroit, Michigan. Dr. Kabbani is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lemierre Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Peripheral Artery Disease, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Arterial Insufficiency, Carotid Artery Surgery, and Thrombectomy.

    Experienced in Lemierre Syndrome
    Vascular Surgery | General Surgery
    Experienced in Lemierre Syndrome
    Vascular Surgery | General Surgery

    Henry Ford Health System

    2333 Biddle Ave, 
    Wyandotte, MI 
     (9.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Andi Peshkepija is a Vascular Surgeon and a General Surgeon in Wyandotte, Michigan. Dr. Peshkepija is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lemierre Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Peripheral Artery Disease, Arterial Insufficiency, Aortic Dissection, Thrombectomy, and Carotid Artery Surgery. Dr. Peshkepija is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Lemierre Syndrome
    Infectious Disease
    Experienced in Lemierre Syndrome
    Infectious Disease

    DMC Children's Hospital Of Michigan

    3901 Beaubien St, 
    Detroit, MI 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Nahed Abdel is an Infectious Disease provider in Detroit, Michigan. Dr. Abdel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lemierre Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Retropharyngeal Abscess, Strep Throat, Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C), Thymectomy, and Myringotomy.

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    Experienced in Lemierre Syndrome
    Infectious Disease
    Experienced in Lemierre Syndrome
    Infectious Disease

    Dmc

    3990 John R St, 
    Detroit, MI 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Suresha Rajaguru is an Infectious Disease provider in Detroit, Michigan. Dr. Rajaguru is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lemierre Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Sepsis, Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome (CIRS), Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia, and Pneumonia.

    Experienced in Lemierre Syndrome
    Vascular Surgery | General Surgery
    Experienced in Lemierre Syndrome
    Vascular Surgery | General Surgery

    Henry Ford Health System

    2799 W Grand Blvd, 
    Detroit, MI 
     (3.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Tamer Boules is a Vascular Surgeon and a General Surgeon in Detroit, Michigan. Dr. Boules is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lemierre Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Gangrene, Carotid Artery Disease, Necrosis, Cellulitis, and Carotid Artery Surgery. Dr. Boules is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Lemierre Syndrome
    Experienced in Lemierre Syndrome

    St. John Hospital And Medical Center

    22101 Moross Rd, 
    Detroit, MI 
     (9.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Anthony Alcantara is a Radiologist in Detroit, Michigan. Dr. Alcantara is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lemierre Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Lung Nodules, and Gallbladder Disease.

    Experienced in Lemierre Syndrome
    Experienced in Lemierre Syndrome

    Henry Ford St. John Hospital

    22101 Moross Rd, 
    Detroit, MI 
     (9.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Brendan Miner is a Radiologist in Detroit, Michigan. Dr. Miner is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lemierre Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Fecal Impaction, Gallbladder Disease, CAPOS Syndrome, and Aseptic and Alopecic Nodules of Scalp (AANS).

    Neeraja L. Varanasi
    Experienced in Lemierre Syndrome
    Infectious Disease
    Experienced in Lemierre Syndrome
    Infectious Disease

    Corewell Health Dearborn Hospital Infectious Disease - 18181 Oakwood Blvd

    18181 Oakwood Boulevard, Suite 101, 
    Dearborn, MI 
     (10.7 miles away)
    Experience:
    31+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi, Telugu

    Neeraja Varanasi is an Infectious Disease provider in Dearborn, Michigan. Dr. Varanasi has been practicing medicine for over 31 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lemierre Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Osteomyelitis, Hepatitis C, Myelitis, and HIV/AIDS.

    Joel T. Fishbain
    Experienced in Lemierre Syndrome
    Infectious Disease
    Experienced in Lemierre Syndrome
    Infectious Disease

    Corewell Health Infectious Disease - 25631 Little Mack Ave

    25631 Little Mack Avenue, Suite 205, 
    Saint Clair Shores, MI 
     (12.6 miles away)
    Experience:
    39+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Joel Fishbain is an Infectious Disease provider in Saint Clair Shores, Michigan. Dr. Fishbain has been practicing medicine for over 39 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lemierre Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are COVID-19, Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C), Sepsis, and Pneumocystis Jiroveci Pneumonia. Dr. Fishbain is currently accepting new patients.

    Carmen E. Demarco
    Experienced in Lemierre Syndrome
    Infectious Disease
    Experienced in Lemierre Syndrome
    Infectious Disease

    Corewell Health William Beaumont University Hospital Infectious Disease - 3535 West 13 Mile Rd

    3535 West 13 Mile Road, Suite 605, 
    Royal Oak, MI 
     (15.0 miles away)
    Experience:
    34+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English, French, Romanian
    Accepting New Patients

    Carmen Demarco is an Infectious Disease provider in Royal Oak, Michigan. Dr. Demarco has been practicing medicine for over 34 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lemierre Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Cellulitis, Sepsis, Osteomyelitis, and Lymphangitis. Dr. Demarco is currently accepting new patients.

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

    AM Urgent Care PLC

    13031 Conant St, 
    Hamtramck, MI 
     (5.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Ali Mahmood is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Hamtramck, Michigan. Dr. Mahmood is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lemierre Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Andersen-Tawil Syndrome, Thyrotoxic Periodic Paralysis, Hypokalemic Periodic Paralysis, and Hyperkalemic Periodic Paralysis.

    Experienced in Lemierre Syndrome
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Lemierre Syndrome
    Family Medicine

    Corewell Health Emergency - Grosse Pointe

    468 Cadieux Road, 
    Grosse Pointe, MI 
     (7.6 miles away)
    Experience:
    40+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Rickey Courtney is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Grosse Pointe, Michigan. Dr. Courtney has been practicing medicine for over 40 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lemierre Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Torticollis, Morning Sickness, Headache, and Vertigo. Dr. Courtney is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Lemierre Syndrome
    Interventional Cardiology | Cardiology
    Experienced in Lemierre Syndrome
    Interventional Cardiology | Cardiology

    Downriver Heart & Vascular Specialists

    15150 Fort Street, 
    Southgate, MI 
     (12.0 miles away)
    Experience:
    24+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Arabic, Punjabi, Spanish, Urdu
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Qaiser Shafiq is a Cardiologist and an Interventional Cardiologist in Southgate, Michigan. Dr. Shafiq has been practicing medicine for over 24 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lemierre Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Heart Attack, Apoplexy, Heart Failure, Pacemaker Implantation, and Embolectomy. Dr. Shafiq is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Ashish Gupta MD PC

    14500 Northline Road, 
    Southgate, MI 
     (12.0 miles away)
    Experience:
    28+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi
    Accepting New Patients

    Ashish Gupta is a Vascular Surgeon in Southgate, Michigan. Dr. Gupta has been practicing medicine for over 28 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lemierre Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Arterial Embolism, Gangrene, Arterial Tortuosity Syndrome, Carotid Artery Surgery, and Endoscopy. Dr. Gupta is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Lemierre Syndrome
    Experienced in Lemierre Syndrome

    Ascension Providence Hospital

    16001 W 9 Mile Rd, 
    Southfield, MI 
     (12.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Edsa Negussie is a Radiologist in Southfield, Michigan. Dr. Negussie is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lemierre Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Gallbladder Disease, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, and Tenosynovitis.

    Experienced in Lemierre Syndrome
    Infectious Disease
    Experienced in Lemierre Syndrome
    Infectious Disease

    Michigan Infection Specialists PLLC

    3 Heritage Drive, Suite 1, 
    Southgate, MI 
     (12.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    27+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Urdu
    Accepting New Patients

    Uzma Zafar is an Infectious Disease provider in Southgate, Michigan. Dr. Zafar has been practicing medicine for over 27 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lemierre Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Sepsis, Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia, Lymphangitis, and Pneumonia. Dr. Zafar is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Lemierre Syndrome
    Radiology
    Experienced in Lemierre Syndrome
    Radiology

    Macomb Medical Clinic PC

    2405 E 14 Mile Rd, 
    Sterling Heights, MI 
     (14.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    John Mellen is a Radiologist in Sterling Heights, Michigan. Dr. Mellen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lemierre Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Scoliosis, Visceromegaly, Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, and Caffey Disease.

    Experienced in Lemierre Syndrome
    Experienced in Lemierre Syndrome

    James Stewart MD

    3601 W 13 Mile Rd, 
    Royal Oak,, MI 
     (14.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    James Stewart is a Cardiologist in Royal Oak,, Michigan. Dr. Stewart is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lemierre Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Atrial Fibrillation, Fainting, Familial Ventricular Tachycardia, and Inappropriate Sinus Tachycardia (IST).

    Ghassan A. Atto
    Experienced in Lemierre Syndrome
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Lemierre Syndrome
    Family Medicine

    Ghassan A Atto MD PLLC

    11275 Allen Road, 
    Southgate, MI 
     (12.0 miles away)
    Experience:
    26+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Arabic, Aramaic 
    Accepting New Patients

    Ghassan Atto is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Southgate, Michigan. Dr. Atto has been practicing medicine for over 26 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lemierre Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Necrosis, Peptic Ulcer, Hypertension, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Atto is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Lemierre Syndrome
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Lemierre Syndrome
    Internal Medicine

    Master Medical PLLC

    22250 Providence Dr Ste 301, 
    Southfield, MI 
     (13.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Salam Reshad is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Southfield, Michigan. Dr. Reshad is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lemierre Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Lemierre Syndrome, Pyogenic Liver Abscess, Thrombophlebitis, and Strongyloidiasis.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    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 Detroit, MI?

    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 Detroit, MI?

    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 Detroit, MI?

    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 Detroit, MI?

    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 Detroit, MI?

    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 Detroit, MI?

    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 Detroit, MI?

    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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