The 20 Best Lemierre Syndrome Doctors Near Me in San Antonio, TX

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 28 doctor with experience in Lemierre Syndrome near San Antonio, TX. Of these, 26 are Experienced and 2 are Advanced.

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    Experienced in Lemierre Syndrome
    Neuroradiology
    Experienced in Lemierre Syndrome
    Neuroradiology

    CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Health System

    San Antonio, TX 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jeffrey Walker is a Neuroradiologist practicing medicine in San Antonio, Texas. Dr. Walker 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, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, and Gallbladder Disease.

    Advanced in Lemierre Syndrome
    Radiology
    Advanced in Lemierre Syndrome
    Radiology

    Office

    4383 Medical Dr Ste 150, 
    San Antonio, TX 
     (6.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jorge Velez is a Radiologist practicing medicine in San Antonio, Texas. Dr. Velez is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lemierre Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 68 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Ascites, Lymphofollicular Hyperplasia, Pleural Effusion, Gastrostomy, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

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

    UHS Acute Care Robert B Green Campus

    903 W Martin St, 
    San Antonio, TX 
     (0.6 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Patricia Lacsina is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in San Antonio, Texas. She has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Lacsina is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lemierre Syndrome. She is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Shingles, Cellulitis, Opisthotonos, and Muscle Spasms.

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

    Communicare Health Centers

    1200 Brooklyn Ave Ste 365, 
    San Antonio, TX 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Nicolas Melgarejo is an Infectious Disease provider practicing medicine in San Antonio, Texas. Dr. Melgarejo is rated as an Experienced 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 Sepsis, Osteomyelitis, Lymphangitis, and Infectious Arthritis.

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

    Communicare Health Centers

    1200 Brooklyn Ave Ste 365, 
    San Antonio, TX 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Luis Cisneros is an Infectious Disease provider practicing medicine in San Antonio, Texas. Dr. Cisneros is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lemierre Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 23 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Sepsis, Myelitis, AIDS Dysmorphic Syndrome, and AIDS Dementia Complex.

    Experienced in Lemierre Syndrome
    Radiology
    Experienced in Lemierre Syndrome
    Radiology

    Office

    8401 Datapoint Dr Ste 600, 
    San Antonio, TX 
     (6.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jose Arbona is a Radiologist practicing medicine in San Antonio, Texas. Dr. Arbona is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lemierre Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 34 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gallbladder Disease, Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Pleural Effusion, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Lemierre Syndrome
    Experienced in Lemierre Syndrome

    Office

    8401 Datapoint Dr Ste 600, 
    San Antonio, TX 
     (6.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Scott Partyka is a Radiologist practicing medicine in San Antonio, Texas. Dr. Partyka is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lemierre Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 32 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Interstitial Lung Disease, Gallbladder Disease, Visceromegaly, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Thyroidectomy.

    Experienced in Lemierre Syndrome
    Experienced in Lemierre Syndrome

    Office

    8401 Datapoint Dr Ste 600, 
    San Antonio, TX 
     (6.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Frank Browne is a Radiologist practicing medicine in San Antonio, Texas. Dr. Browne is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lemierre Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 22 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Ascites, Congenital Cardiovascular Shunt, Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus, Hydrocephalus, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Lemierre Syndrome
    Experienced in Lemierre Syndrome

    Office

    8401 Datapoint Dr Ste 600, 
    San Antonio, TX 
     (6.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Joseph Williams is a Radiologist practicing medicine in San Antonio, Texas. Dr. Williams is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lemierre Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 34 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Liver Failure, Gallbladder Disease, Visceromegaly, Vertebroplasty, and Bone Graft.

    Experienced in Lemierre Syndrome
    Experienced in Lemierre Syndrome

    Office

    4458 Medical Dr Fl 3, 
    San Antonio, TX 
     (6.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Vivek Sahani is a Radiologist practicing medicine in San Antonio, Texas. Dr. Sahani is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lemierre Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Ascites, Pleurisy, Alcoholic Cirrhosis, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Lemierre Syndrome
    Experienced in Lemierre Syndrome

    Office

    8401 Datapoint Dr Ste 600, 
    San Antonio, TX 
     (6.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kenneth Sandoval is a Radiologist practicing medicine in San Antonio, Texas. Dr. Sandoval is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lemierre Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 38 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Visceromegaly, Gallbladder Disease, Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, Pleural Effusion, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Lemierre Syndrome
    Experienced in Lemierre Syndrome

    Office

    8401 Datapoint Dr Ste 600, 
    San Antonio, TX 
     (6.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ashwin Shetty is a Radiologist practicing medicine in San Antonio, Texas. Dr. Shetty is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lemierre Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Ascites, Gallbladder Disease, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

    Experienced in Lemierre Syndrome
    Experienced in Lemierre Syndrome

    Methodist Hospital

    7700 Floyd Curl Dr, 
    San Antonio, TX 
     (7.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Constanza Gutierrez is a Radiologist practicing medicine in San Antonio, Texas. Dr. Gutierrez is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lemierre Syndrome. She is also highly rated in 23 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Gallbladder Disease, Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C), Vertigo, Diffuse Panbronchiolitis, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Lemierre Syndrome
    Radiology
    Experienced in Lemierre Syndrome
    Radiology

    Methodist Hospital

    7700 Floyd Curl Dr, 
    San Antonio, TX 
     (7.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jordan Lao is a Radiologist practicing medicine in San Antonio, Texas. Dr. Lao is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lemierre Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 40 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Ascites, Gallbladder Disease, Pleural Effusion, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Lemierre Syndrome
    Radiology
    Experienced in Lemierre Syndrome
    Radiology

    University Of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio

    7703 Floyd Curl Dr, 
    San Antonio, TX 
     (7.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Gregg Bean is a Radiologist practicing medicine in San Antonio, Texas. Dr. Bean is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lemierre Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 28 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Baker Cyst, Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis, Melorheostosis, and Osteopenia.

    Experienced in Lemierre Syndrome
    General Practice
    Experienced in Lemierre Syndrome
    General Practice

    59th Medical Wing-Wilford Hall Ambulatory Surgical Center

    1100 Wilford Hall Loop, 
    Jbsa Lackland, TX 
     (7.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Joseph Jeffrey is a primary care provider, practicing in General Practice in Jbsa Lackland, Texas. Dr. Jeffrey is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lemierre Syndrome. His clinical expertise encompasses Chemosis, Lemierre Syndrome, Periorbital Cellulitis, and Orbital Cellulitis.

    Advanced in Lemierre Syndrome
    Interventional Radiology
    Advanced in Lemierre Syndrome
    Interventional Radiology

    Office

    8401 Datapoint Dr Ste 600, 
    San Antonio, TX 
     (6.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Amit Mehta is an Interventional Radiologist practicing medicine in San Antonio, Texas. Dr. Mehta is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lemierre Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 32 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Baker Cyst, Deep Vein Thrombosis, Degos Disease, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Gastrostomy.

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

    Methodist Heart And Lung Institute Vascular Center

    4410 Medical Dr Ste 420, 
    San Antonio, TX 
     (6.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Andrew Unzeitig is a Vascular Surgeon practicing medicine in San Antonio, Texas. Dr. Unzeitig is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lemierre Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gangrene, Cystic Medial Necrosis of Aorta, Aortic Dissection, Carotid Artery Surgery, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Unzeitig is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Methodist Specialty And Transplant Hospital

    8026 Floyd Curl Dr, 
    San Antonio, TX 
     (7.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Brandon Childers is an Interventional Radiologist practicing medicine in San Antonio, Texas. Dr. Childers is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lemierre Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 26 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Ascites, Intussusception in Children, Fibrolamellar Carcinoma, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Liver Embolization.

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

    Bacel Nseir MD LLC

    8042 Wurzbach Rd Ste 280, 
    San Antonio, TX 
     (7.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Carl Berkowitz is an Infectious Disease provider practicing medicine in San Antonio, Texas. Dr. Berkowitz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lemierre Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Leukemoid Reaction, Infective Endocarditis, Sepsis, and Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA).

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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 San Antonio, TX?

    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 San Antonio, TX?

    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 San Antonio, TX?

    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 San Antonio, TX?

    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 San Antonio, TX?

    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 San Antonio, TX?

    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 San Antonio, TX?

    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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