The 20 Best Meningitis Doctors Near Me in Palo Alto, CA

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 155 doctor with experience in Meningitis near Palo Alto, CA. Of these, 133 are Experienced and 22 are Advanced.

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155 providers found
    Experienced in Meningitis
    Neurology | Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Meningitis
    Neurology | Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Palo Alto Center

    Palo Alto, CA 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Lakshmi Leishangthem is a Neurologist and an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Leishangthem is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Meningitis. She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Pseudotumor Cerebri Syndrome, Increased Intracranial Pressure, Horner Syndrome, Thrombectomy, and Stent Placement. Dr. Leishangthem is board certified in Neuro-Ophthalmology. Dr. Leishangthem is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Meningitis
    Experienced in Meningitis
    Referral may be required

    Office

    965 High St, 
    Palo Alto, CA 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Gary Steinberg is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Steinberg is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Meningitis. He is also highly rated in 39 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Moyamoya Disease, Stroke, Arteriovenous Malformation, Extracranial-Intracranial Bypass Surgery, and Cerebral Artery Bypass Surgery.

    Experienced in Meningitis
    Experienced in Meningitis
    Referral may be required

    Stanford Hospital And Clinics

    300 Pasteur Dr, 
    Stanford, CA 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Lawrence Shuer is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Stanford, California. Dr. Shuer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Meningitis. He is also highly rated in 43 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Meningioma, Choroid Plexus Papilloma, Pallister-Hall Syndrome, Awake Craniotomy, and Thrombectomy.

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    Experienced in Meningitis
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Meningitis
    Family Medicine

    Stanford Hospital And Clinics

    965 High St, 
    Palo Alto, CA 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Saket Shah is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Palo Alto, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Shah is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Meningitis. He is also highly rated in 21 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses High Cholesterol, Vitamin D Deficiency, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Familial Hypertension. Dr. Shah is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Meningitis
    Advanced in Meningitis
    Referral may be required

    Stanford Hospital And Clinics

    965 High St, 
    Palo Alto, CA 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Heather Moss is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Moss is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Meningitis. She is also highly rated in 28 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Pseudotumor Cerebri Syndrome, Increased Intracranial Pressure, Papilledema, Spinal Fusion, and Stent Placement.

    Advanced in Meningitis
    Infectious Disease
    Advanced in Meningitis
    Infectious Disease
    Referral may be required

    Stanford Hospital And Clinics

    965 High St, 
    Palo Alto, CA 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Brian Blackburn is an Infectious Disease provider practicing medicine in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Blackburn is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Meningitis. He is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Osteomyelitis, Coccidioidomycosis, Meningitis, and Strongyloidiasis.

    Advanced in Meningitis
    Advanced in Meningitis
    Referral may be required

    Stanford Hospital And Clinics

    965 High St, 
    Palo Alto, CA 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Carl Gold is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Gold is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Meningitis. He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Encephalitis, Meningitis, Seizures, and Neurotoxicity Syndromes.

    Advanced in Meningitis
    Advanced in Meningitis

    Stanford Hospital And Clinics

    965 High St, 
    Palo Alto, CA 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Elizabeth Thottacherry is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Palo Alto, California. She has been practicing medicine for over 10 years. Dr. Thottacherry is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Meningitis. She is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Osteomyelitis, Arachnoiditis, Infective Endocarditis, and Mediastinitis.

    Advanced in Meningitis
    Advanced in Meningitis
    Referral may be required

    Stanford Hospital And Clinics

    965 High St, 
    Palo Alto, CA 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kathryn Kvam is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Palo Alto, California. She has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Kvam is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Meningitis. She is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Encephalitis, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Miller-Fisher Syndrome, and Guillain-Barre Syndrome.

    Advanced in Meningitis
    Infectious Disease
    Advanced in Meningitis
    Infectious Disease
    Referral may be required

    Stanford Hospital And Clinics

    965 High St, 
    Palo Alto, CA 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Andrew Nevins is an Infectious Disease provider practicing medicine in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Nevins is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Meningitis. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Actinomycosis, Coccidioidomycosis, Osteomyelitis, and Cryptococcosis.

    Experienced in Meningitis
    Infectious Disease
    Experienced in Meningitis
    Infectious Disease
    Referral may be required

    Stanford Hospital And Clinics

    965 High St, 
    Palo Alto, CA 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Hector Bonilla is an Infectious Disease provider practicing medicine in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Bonilla is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Meningitis. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Long Haul COVID, MAGIC Syndrome, Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS), and Mononucleosis.

    Advanced in Meningitis
    Advanced in Meningitis
    Referral may be required

    Comprehensive Ophthalmology And Optometry

    2452 Watson Ct, 
    Palo Alto, CA 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Yaping Liao is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Liao is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Meningitis. She is also highly rated in 22 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Papilledema, Optic Nerve Atrophy, Increased Intracranial Pressure, and Optic Atrophy Type 1.

    Advanced in Meningitis
    Advanced in Meningitis
    Referral may be required

    Outpatient Neurologic Rehabilitation Program

    213 Quarry Rd, 
    Palo Alto, CA 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Kristin Galetta is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Galetta is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Meningitis. She is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), Encephalitis, Transmyocardial Revascularization, and Stent Placement. Dr. Galetta is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Meningitis
    Infectious Disease
    Advanced in Meningitis
    Infectious Disease
    Referral may be required

    Office

    453 Quarry Rd, 
    Palo Alto, CA 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Marie Wang is an Infectious Disease provider practicing medicine in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Wang is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Meningitis. She is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Bacterial Meningitis, Meningitis, Osteomyelitis in Children, and Sepsis.

    Experienced in Meningitis
    Infectious Disease
    Experienced in Meningitis
    Infectious Disease
    Referral may be required

    Office

    453 Quarry Rd, 
    Palo Alto, CA 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Hayley Gans is an Infectious Disease provider practicing medicine in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Gans is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Meningitis. She is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Measles, Parainfluenza, Mumps, Mastoidectomy, and Myringotomy.

    Advanced in Meningitis
    Infectious Disease
    Advanced in Meningitis
    Infectious Disease
    Referral may be required

    Stanford Rehabilitation Clinic

    730 Welch Rd, 
    Palo Alto, CA 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Anne Liu is an Infectious Disease provider practicing medicine in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Liu is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Meningitis. She is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Pneumocystis Jiroveci Pneumonia, DRESS Syndrome, Common Variable Immune Deficiency, and Meningitis.

    Advanced in Meningitis
    Infectious Disease
    Advanced in Meningitis
    Infectious Disease
    Referral may be required

    Stanford Hospital And Clinics

    300 Pasteur Dr, 
    Stanford, CA 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Dora Ho is an Infectious Disease provider practicing medicine in Stanford, California. Dr. Ho is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Meningitis. She is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Cryptococcosis, Cytomegalic Inclusion Disease, Cytomegalovirus Infection, Pneumocystis Jiroveci Pneumonia, and Tissue Biopsy.

    Advanced in Meningitis
    Neurosurgery
    Advanced in Meningitis
    Neurosurgery
    Referral may be required

    Stanford Hospital And Clinics

    300 Pasteur Dr, 
    Stanford, CA 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Robert Dodd is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Stanford, California. Dr. Dodd is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Meningitis. He is also highly rated in 43 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Arteriovenous Malformation, Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation, Stroke, Thrombectomy, and Stent Placement.

    Advanced in Meningitis
    Infectious Disease
    Advanced in Meningitis
    Infectious Disease
    Referral may be required

    Stanford Hospital And Clinics

    300 Pasteur Dr, 
    Stanford, CA 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Julie Parsonnet is an Infectious Disease provider practicing medicine in Stanford, California. Dr. Parsonnet is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Meningitis. She is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Disseminated Tuberculosis, Coccidioidomycosis, Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS), and Meningitis.

    Advanced in Meningitis
    Infectious Disease
    Advanced in Meningitis
    Infectious Disease
    Referral may be required

    Office

    300 Pasteur Dr, 
    Stanford, CA 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Shanthi Kappagoda is an Infectious Disease provider practicing medicine in Stanford, California. Dr. Kappagoda is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Meningitis. She is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Osteomyelitis, Coccidioidomycosis, Osteomyelitis in Children, and Infectious Arthritis.

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    Last Updated: 09/26/2026

    What is the definition of Meningitis?

    Meningitis is an infection of the membranes covering the brain and spinal cord. This covering is called the meninges.

    When should I see an Meningitis doctor near Palo Alto, CA?

    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 an Meningitis doctor near Palo Alto, CA?

    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 Meningitis doctors near Palo Alto, CA?

    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 Meningitis doctors near Palo Alto, CA?

    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 an Meningitis doctor near Palo Alto, CA?

    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 Meningitis doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Meningitis 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 an Meningitis doctor near Palo Alto, CA?

    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 Meningitis 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 Meningitis 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 Meningitis doctors near Palo Alto, CA?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Meningitis 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 an Meningitis doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Meningitis 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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