The 20 Best Meningitis Doctors Near Me in Athens, GA

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The 20 Best Meningitis Doctors near Athens, GA

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 25 doctor with experience in Meningitis near Athens, GA. Of these, 19 are Experienced and 6 are Advanced.

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    Kimberly P. Walpert
    Experienced in Meningitis
    Experienced in Meningitis

    Piedmont Physicians Neurosurgery Athens

    242 King Avenue, Suite 150, 
    Athens, GA 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Kimberly Walpert earned her medical degree at Tulane University School of Medicine. She completed a general surgery internship at the University of Tennessee at Memphis and a neurosurgical residency at The University of Tennessee and Semmes-Murphey Clinic in Memphis.Dr. Walpert is a fellow of the American Association of Neurosurgery and a member of the Neurological Society of America. She holds an appointment to the NCAA Committee on Competitive Safeguards and is an assistant clinical professor of neurosurgery at the University of Georgia Health Sciences Campus. She has a special interest in minimally invasive, microscopic treatment of spine disorders, head injury and radiosurgery and image-guidance in surgery for brain tumors. Dr. Walpert is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Meningitis. Her top areas of expertise are Cervical Spondylosis, Sciatica, Spinal Stenosis, Gastrostomy, and Microdiscectomy.

    Eric W. Sankey
    Experienced in Meningitis
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Meningitis
    Neurosurgery

    Piedmont Physicians Neurosurgery Athens

    242 King Avenue, Suite 150, 
    Athens, GA 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Eric Sankey is a board-certified neurosurgeon with advanced training in complex and minimally invasive spine surgery. He earned his medical degree from Johns Hopkins and completed his residency and fellowship at Duke.Using a patient-centered, evidence-based approach, Dr. Sankey treats a wide range of neurological conditions, including degenerative spine disease, spinal deformity, traumatic brain and spine injuries, peripheral nerve disorders, and tumors affecting the nervous system. Dr. Sankey is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Meningitis. His top areas of expertise are Pseudotumor Cerebri Syndrome, Sciatica, Increased Intracranial Pressure, Posterior Fossa Decompression, and Tissue Biopsy.

    Advanced in Meningitis
    Advanced in Meningitis

    Athens Neurological Associates

    1086 1/2 Baxter Street, 
    Athens, GA 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Denise Taylor is a Neurologist in Athens, Georgia. Dr. Taylor is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Meningitis. Her top areas of expertise are Memory Loss, Stroke, Migraine, and Seizures. Dr. Taylor is currently accepting new patients.

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    Advanced in Meningitis
    Advanced in Meningitis

    Athens Neurological Associates

    1086 1/2 Baxter Street, 
    Athens, GA 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Brian Mitchell is a Neurologist in Athens, Georgia. Dr. Mitchell is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Meningitis. His top areas of expertise are Memory Loss, Migraine, Stroke, and Epilepsy. Dr. Mitchell is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Meningitis
    Advanced in Meningitis

    Athens Neurological Associates

    1086 1/2 Baxter Street, 
    Athens, GA 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Jon Poling is a Neurologist in Athens, Georgia. Dr. Poling is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Meningitis. His top areas of expertise are Memory Loss, Stroke, Migraine, and Trigeminal Neuralgia. Dr. Poling is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Meningitis
    Advanced in Meningitis

    Athens Neurological Associates

    1086 1/2 Baxter Street, 
    Athens, GA 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Eric Pitts is a Neurologist in Athens, Georgia. Dr. Pitts is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Meningitis. His top areas of expertise are Migraine, Memory Loss, Seizures, and Stroke. Dr. Pitts is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Meningitis
    Neurology | Sleep Medicine
    Advanced in Meningitis
    Neurology | Sleep Medicine

    Athens Neurological Associates

    1086 1/2 Baxter Street, 
    Athens, GA 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Terry Wimpey is a Neurologist and a Sleep Medicine provider in Athens, Georgia. Dr. Wimpey is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Meningitis. His top areas of expertise are Memory Loss, Migraine, Seizures, and Epilepsy. Dr. Wimpey is currently accepting new patients.

    Shilpi Das
    Experienced in Meningitis
    Pediatrics
    Experienced in Meningitis
    Pediatrics

    Piedmont Physicians Pediatrics At Oglethorpe Avenue - Suite B

    1500 Oglethorpe Avenue, Suite 600B, 
    Athens, GA 
     (2.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Shilpi Das is a primary care provider, practicing in Pediatrics in Athens, Georgia. Dr. Das is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Meningitis. Her top areas of expertise are Cerebral Hypoxia, Diffuse Panbronchiolitis, Heart Murmurs, and Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia. Dr. Das is currently accepting new patients.

    Eugene Morris
    Experienced in Meningitis
    Pediatric Neurology
    Experienced in Meningitis
    Pediatric Neurology

    Athens Neurological Associates, PC

    1088 Baxter Street, Suite A, 
    Athens, GA 
     (3.2 miles away)
    Experience:
    28+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Eugene Morris is a Pediatric Neurologist in Athens, Georgia. Dr. Morris has been practicing medicine for over 28 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Meningitis. His top areas of expertise are Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, Seizures, Epilepsy, and Neuralgia. Dr. Morris is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Meningitis
    Experienced in Meningitis

    Athens Neurological Associates PC

    1086 1/2 Baxter St, 
    Athens, GA 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Brandi Fleenor is a Neurologist in Athens, Georgia. Dr. Fleenor is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Meningitis. Her top areas of expertise are Memory Loss, Migraine, Peripheral Neuropathy, and Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure.

    Mallory Shillinger
    Experienced in Meningitis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Meningitis
    Internal Medicine

    Piedmont Physicians Hawthorne Medical Of Athens

    120 Hawthorne Park, 
    Athens, GA 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Mallory Shillinger DO earned her medical degree from Nova Southeastern Osteopathic Medical School, and completed her residency at Florida State University. She received her undergraduate degree in Biological Sciences from University of Central Florida, and is board certified in Internal Medicine.Dr. Shillinger is passionate about providing patent centered care that is rooted in up-to-date evidence based medicine. Her goal is to help patients maximize their own health with a focus on preventive care and wellness. She enjoys managing hypertension, Diabetes, Thyroid disorders, and helping patient achieve their weight loss goals. She also has a strong foundation in the geriatric population and with women's health with a particular focus on osteoporosis, cervical and breast cancer screen.In her spare time, Dr. Shillinger enjoys spending time in the outdoors, cooking and playing with her dog, Ruby.Dr. Shillinger is not accepting new patients and welcomes most major insurance plans. Dr. Shillinger is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Meningitis. Her top areas of expertise are Vitamin D Deficiency, High Cholesterol, Familial Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

    Advanced in Meningitis
    Infectious Disease
    Advanced in Meningitis
    Infectious Disease

    Athens Regional Physicians Services Inc

    1270 Prince Ave Ste 301, 
    Athens, GA 
     (3.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Zola Nlandu is an Infectious Disease provider in Athens, Georgia. Dr. Nlandu is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Meningitis. His top areas of expertise are Sepsis, Strep Throat, Osteomyelitis in Children, and Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA).

    Experienced in Meningitis
    Experienced in Meningitis

    Piedmont Athens Regional Medical Center

    1199 Prince Ave, 
    Athens, GA 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Shashikant Patil is a Neurosurgery provider in Athens, Georgia. Dr. Patil is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Meningitis. His top areas of expertise are Scoliosis, Kyphosis, Spinal Stenosis, Microdiscectomy, and Herniated Disc Surgery.

    Experienced in Meningitis
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Meningitis
    Neurosurgery

    St. Mary's Health Care System

    1230 Baxter St, 
    Athens, GA 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Bryan Barnes is a Neurosurgery provider in Athens, Georgia. Dr. Barnes is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Meningitis. His top areas of expertise are Cervical Myelopathy, Cervical Spondylosis, Spondylolisthesis, Laminectomy, and Microdiscectomy.

    Experienced in Meningitis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Meningitis
    Internal Medicine

    St. Mary's Health Care System

    1230 Baxter St, 
    Athens, GA 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Tejaswini Maganti is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Athens, Georgia. Dr. Maganti is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Meningitis. Her top areas of expertise are Sepsis, Magnesium Deficiency, Acute Kidney Failure, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

    Experienced in Meningitis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Meningitis
    Internal Medicine

    Landmark Hospital Of Athens

    775 Sunset Dr, 
    Athens, GA 
     (2.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Anthony Sagel is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Athens, Georgia. Dr. Sagel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Meningitis. His top areas of expertise are Sepsis, Necrotizing Fasciitis, Osteomyelitis in Children, Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA), and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Meningitis
    Infectious Disease
    Experienced in Meningitis
    Infectious Disease

    Athens Regional Physicians Services Inc

    1270 Prince Ave Ste 301, 
    Athens, GA 
     (3.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Roger Lovell is an Infectious Disease provider in Athens, Georgia. Dr. Lovell is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Meningitis. His top areas of expertise are Osteomyelitis, Sepsis, Osteomyelitis in Children, and Lymphangitis.

    Experienced in Meningitis
    Experienced in Meningitis

    St. Mary's Medical Group Inc.

    2470 Daniells Bridge Rd Bldg 200, 
    Athens, GA 
     (3.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Angela Mcswain is a Neurologist in Athens, Georgia. Dr. Mcswain is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Meningitis. Her top areas of expertise are Dravet Syndrome, Memory Loss, Seizures, and Movement Disorders.

    Experienced in Meningitis
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Meningitis
    Neurosurgery

    Kaiser Permanente

    2142 W Broad St Bldg 200, 
    Athens, GA 
     (3.2 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Woodall is a Neurosurgery provider in Athens, Georgia. Dr. Woodall has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Meningitis. His top areas of expertise are Subdural Hematoma, Pituitary Tumor, Prolactinoma, Microvascular Decompression, and Bone Graft.

    Experienced in Meningitis
    Infectious Disease
    Experienced in Meningitis
    Infectious Disease

    Office

    1500 Oglethorpe Ave Ste 200D, 
    Athens, GA 
     (3.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mark Macachor is an Infectious Disease provider in Athens, Georgia. Dr. Macachor is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Meningitis. His top areas of expertise are Osteomyelitis, Osteomyelitis in Children, Infectious Arthritis, and Cellulitis.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    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 Athens, GA?

    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 Athens, GA?

    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 Athens, GA?

    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 Athens, GA?

    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 Athens, GA?

    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 Athens, GA?

    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 Athens, GA?

    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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