The 20 Best Meningitis Doctors Near Me in Des Moines, IA

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 23 doctor with experience in Meningitis near Des Moines, IA. Of these, 19 are Experienced and 4 are Advanced.

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23 providers found
    Advanced in Meningitis
    Infectious Disease
    Advanced in Meningitis
    Infectious Disease
    Referral may be required

    MercyOne Des Moines Infectious Disease Care

    411 Laurel St., Suite A120, 
    Des Moines, IA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Ravi Vemuri is an Infectious Disease provider practicing medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Vemuri is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Meningitis. He is also highly rated in 24 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Sepsis, Infective Endocarditis, Infectious Arthritis, and Pneumonia. Dr. Vemuri is currently accepting new patients.

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

    MercyOne Des Moines Infectious Disease Care

    411 Laurel St., Suite A120, 
    Des Moines, IA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Casey Rice is an Infectious Disease provider practicing medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. He has been practicing medicine for over 18 years. Dr. Rice is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Meningitis. He is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Infective Endocarditis, Sepsis, Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA), and Strep Throat. Dr. Rice is currently accepting new patients.

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

    MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center

    1111 6th Ave., 
    Des Moines, IA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi, Urdu
    Accepting New Patients

    Aneesa Afroze is an Infectious Disease provider practicing medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Afroze is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Meningitis. She is also highly rated in 21 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Sepsis, Infective Endocarditis, Strep Throat, and Infectious Arthritis. Dr. Afroze is currently accepting new patients.

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    Advanced in Meningitis
    Advanced in Meningitis
    Referral may be required

    MercyOne Ruan Neurology Care

    1111 6th Ave., Suite A100, 
    Des Moines, IA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Mark Puricelli is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Puricelli is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Meningitis. He is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Migraine, Migraine with Brainstem Aura, Peripheral Neuropathy, and Memory Loss. Dr. Puricelli is currently accepting new patients.

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

    MercyOne Des Moines Infectious Disease Care

    411 Laurel St., Suite A120, 
    Des Moines, IA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Juston Meier is an Infectious Disease provider practicing medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Meier is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Meningitis. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Actinomycosis, Infectious Arthritis, Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA), and Osteomyelitis. Dr. Meier is currently accepting new patients.

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

    MercyOne Des Moines Infectious Disease Care

    411 Laurel St., Suite A120, 
    Des Moines, IA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    James Halsey is an Infectious Disease provider practicing medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Halsey is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Meningitis. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Strep Throat, Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA), Osteomyelitis, and Infective Endocarditis. Dr. Halsey is board certified in Internal Medicine, American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Halsey is currently accepting new patients.

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

    MercyOne Des Moines Infectious Disease Care

    411 Laurel St., Suite A120, 
    Des Moines, IA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Francisco Rincon is an Infectious Disease provider practicing medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Rincon is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Meningitis. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Strep Throat, Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA), Actinomycosis, and Sepsis. Dr. Rincon is board certified in Internal Medicine, American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Rincon is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Meningitis
    Experienced in Meningitis
    Referral may be required

    MercyOne Ruan Neurology Care

    1111 6th Ave., Suite A100, 
    Des Moines, IA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Heike Schmolck is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Schmolck is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Meningitis. She is also highly rated in 41 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus, Congenital Cardiovascular Shunt, Cerebellar Degeneration, and Alzheimer's Disease. Dr. Schmolck is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Meningitis
    Radiology | Neurology
    Experienced in Meningitis
    Radiology | Neurology
    Referral may be required

    Diagnostic Imaging Associates

    1111 6th Ave., 
    Des Moines, IA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Mitchell Erickson is a Radiologist and a Neurologist practicing medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Erickson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Meningitis. He is also highly rated in 74 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Stroke, Herniated Disk, Pulmonary Fibrosis, and Familial Porencephaly. Dr. Erickson is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Meningitis
    Neurology | Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Meningitis
    Neurology | Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    MercyOne Ruan Neurology Care

    1111 6th Ave., Suite A100, 
    Des Moines, IA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Bruce Hughes is a Neurologist and a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Hughes is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Meningitis. He is also highly rated in 25 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), Myelin Oligodendrocyte Glycoprotein Antibody-Associated Disease, and Transverse Myelitis. Dr. Hughes is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Meningitis
    Neurology | Sleep Medicine
    Experienced in Meningitis
    Neurology | Sleep Medicine
    Referral may be required

    MercyOne Ruan Neurology Care

    1111 6th Ave., Suite A100, 
    Des Moines, IA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    John Wright is a Neurologist and a Sleep Medicine provider practicing medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Wright is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Meningitis. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Drowsiness, Excessive Daytime Sleepiness, Memory Loss, and Seizures. Dr. Wright is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Meningitis
    Experienced in Meningitis
    Referral may be required

    MercyOne Ruan Neurology Care

    1111 6th Ave., Suite A100, 
    Des Moines, IA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Melissa Riesberg is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Riesberg is rated as an Experienced 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 Cerebellar Degeneration, Alzheimer's Disease, Migraine, and Epilepsy. Dr. Riesberg is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Meningitis
    Neurology | Intensive Care Medicine
    Experienced in Meningitis
    Neurology | Intensive Care Medicine
    Referral may be required

    MercyOne Ruan Neurology Care

    1111 6th Ave., Suite A100, 
    Des Moines, IA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Arabic, Armenian, Turkish
    Accepting New Patients

    Paul Babikian is a Neurologist and an Intensive Care Medicine provider practicing medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Babikian is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Meningitis. He is also highly rated in 29 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Seizures, Epilepsy, Memory Loss, and Lafora Disease. Dr. Babikian is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Meningitis
    Experienced in Meningitis
    Referral may be required

    MercyOne Ruan Neurology Care

    1111 6th Avenue, Suite A100, 
    Des Moines, IA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Keith Kohout is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Kohout is rated as an Experienced 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 Parkinson's Disease, Movement Disorders, Drug Induced Dyskinesia, and Memory Loss. Dr. Kohout is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Meningitis
    Experienced in Meningitis
    Referral may be required

    MercyOne Ruan Neurology Care

    1111 6th Avenue, Suite A100, 
    Des Moines, IA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Michael Jacoby is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Jacoby is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Meningitis. He is also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Migraine, Alzheimer's Disease, Epilepsy, and Drug Induced Dyskinesia. Dr. Jacoby is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Unitypoint Health-Des Moines Multi-Specialty-Methodist Plaza

    1221 Pleasant St Ste 300, 
    Des Moines, IA 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Lisa Veach is an Infectious Disease provider practicing medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Veach is rated as an Experienced 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 Boils, Folliculitis, Myelitis, and Osteomyelitis. Dr. Veach is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Office

    1215 Pleasant St Ste 304, 
    Des Moines, IA 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Veena Ramachandran is an Infectious Disease provider practicing medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Ramachandran is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Meningitis. Her clinical expertise encompasses Strep Throat, Shingles, and Meningitis. Dr. Ramachandran is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Meningitis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Meningitis
    Internal Medicine

    Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center

    1111 6th Ave, 
    Des Moines, IA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Ruby Wu is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Wu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Meningitis. She is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Pulmonary Embolism, Acute Kidney Failure, Pneumonia, Endoscopy, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Wu is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Meningitis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Meningitis
    Internal Medicine

    Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center

    1111 6th Ave, 
    Des Moines, IA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Bindu Goel is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Goel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Meningitis. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Sepsis, Atypical Pneumonia, Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia, Acute Kidney Failure, and Endoscopy. Dr. Goel is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Meningitis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Meningitis
    Internal Medicine

    Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center

    1111 6th Ave, 
    Des Moines, IA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Carol Horner is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Horner is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Meningitis. She is also highly rated in 23 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Low Potassium Level, Gitelman Syndrome, Hypertension, Hip Replacement, and Endoscopy. Dr. Horner is currently accepting new patients.

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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 Des Moines, IA?

    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 Des Moines, IA?

    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 Des Moines, IA?

    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 Des Moines, IA?

    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 Des Moines, IA?

    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 Des Moines, IA?

    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 Des Moines, IA?

    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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