The 20 Best Meningitis Doctors Near Me in Lexington, KY

Find the Top Meningitis Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 40 doctor with experience in Meningitis near Lexington, KY. Of these, 36 are Experienced and 4 are Advanced.

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40 providers found
    Experienced in Meningitis
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Meningitis
    Neurosurgery
    Referral may be required

    New Lexington Clinic

    1207 South Broadway, 
    Lexington, KY 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Matthew Tutt is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Lexington, Kentucky. Dr. Tutt is rated as an Experienced 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 Spondylolisthesis, Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus, Congenital Cardiovascular Shunt, Herniated Disc Surgery, and Cervical Disc Surgery. Dr. Tutt is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Meningitis
    Advanced in Meningitis
    Referral may be required

    Kentucky Children's Hospital

    800 Rose St, 
    Lexington, KY 
     (0.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Padmaja Sudhakar is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Lexington, Kentucky. Dr. Sudhakar is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Meningitis. She is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Optic Neuritis, Pseudotumor Cerebri Syndrome, Increased Intracranial Pressure, and Meningitis.

    Advanced in Meningitis
    Advanced in Meningitis
    Referral may be required

    Kentucky Children's Hospital

    800 Rose St, 
    Lexington, KY 
     (0.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Justin Fraser is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Lexington, Kentucky. Dr. Fraser is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Meningitis. He is also highly rated in 35 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Stroke, Moyamoya Disease, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Thrombectomy, and Stent Placement.

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    Advanced in Meningitis
    Advanced in Meningitis
    Referral may be required

    Baptist Healthcare System Inc

    1740 Nicholasville Rd, 
    Lexington, KY 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    James Winkley is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Lexington, Kentucky. Dr. Winkley is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Meningitis. He is also highly rated in 34 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Myasthenia Gravis, Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Migraine, and Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS). Dr. Winkley is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Meningitis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Meningitis
    Internal Medicine

    New Lexington Clinic PSC

    1221 S Broadway, 
    Lexington, KY 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Yuchen Ma is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Lexington, Kentucky. Dr. Ma is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Meningitis. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Acute Kidney Failure, Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), Lung Cancer, Gastrostomy, and Ureteroscopy.

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

    Continuing Care Hospital

    1 Saint Joseph Dr, 
    Lexington, KY 
     (0.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Charles Kennedy is an Infectious Disease provider practicing medicine in Lexington, Kentucky. Dr. Kennedy 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 Lymphangitis, Leukemoid Reaction, Osteomyelitis, and Cellulitis.

    Experienced in Meningitis
    Experienced in Meningitis
    Referral may be required

    Kentucky Children's Hospital

    800 Rose St, 
    Lexington, KY 
     (0.6 miles away)
    Experience:
    44+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Thomas Pittman is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Lexington, Kentucky. He has been practicing medicine for over 44 years. Dr. Pittman 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 Meningioma, Radiation Induced Meningioma, Posterior Fossa Tumor, Awake Craniotomy, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Meningitis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Meningitis
    Internal Medicine

    Kentucky Children's Hospital

    800 Rose St, 
    Lexington, KY 
     (0.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sarah Williams is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Lexington, Kentucky. Dr. Williams is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Meningitis. She is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Malnutrition, Gastrointestinal Fistula, Ogilvie Syndrome, and Gastrointestinal Perforation.

    Experienced in Meningitis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Meningitis
    Internal Medicine

    Kentucky Children's Hospital

    800 Rose St, 
    Lexington, KY 
     (0.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Charles Sargent is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Lexington, Kentucky. Dr. Sargent 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 End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Chronic Kidney Disease, Secondary Peritonitis, and Peritonitis.

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

    Kentucky Children's Hospital

    800 Rose St, 
    Lexington, KY 
     (0.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Nicole Leedy is an Infectious Disease provider practicing medicine in Lexington, Kentucky. Dr. Leedy is rated as an Experienced 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 HIV/AIDS, Myelitis, AIDS Dysmorphic Syndrome, and Blastomycosis.

    Experienced in Meningitis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Meningitis
    Internal Medicine

    UK Healthcare

    900 Rose St, 
    Lexington, KY 
     (0.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Emma Scott is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Lexington, Kentucky. Dr. Scott 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 Low Blood Pressure, Orthostatic Hypotension, Pneumonia, and Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia. Dr. Scott is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Meningitis
    Experienced in Meningitis
    Referral may be required

    Office

    740 Rose St, 
    Lexington, KY 
     (0.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jagannadha Avasarala is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Lexington, Kentucky. Dr. Avasarala is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Meningitis. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), Neuromyelitis Optica, and Optic Neuritis.

    Experienced in Meningitis
    Experienced in Meningitis
    Referral may be required

    Office

    740 Rose St, 
    Lexington, KY 
     (0.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jessica Mcfarlin is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Lexington, Kentucky. Dr. Mcfarlin 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 Stroke, Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation, Apoplexy, Gastrostomy, and Stent Placement.

    Experienced in Meningitis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Meningitis
    Internal Medicine

    Baptist Healthcare System Inc

    1740 Nicholasville Rd, 
    Lexington, KY 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Marshall Stai is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Lexington, Kentucky. Dr. Stai is rated as an Experienced 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 Fungal Arthritis, Vitamin D Deficiency, Sciatica, and Insomnia. Dr. Stai is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Meningitis
    Experienced in Meningitis
    Referral may be required

    Baptist Healthcare System Inc

    1740 Nicholasville Rd, 
    Lexington, KY 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Alexander Tikhtman is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Lexington, Kentucky. Dr. Tikhtman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Meningitis. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Stroke, Migraine with Brainstem Aura, Migraine, and Seizures. Dr. Tikhtman is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Meningitis
    Experienced in Meningitis
    Referral may be required

    Baptist Healthcare System Inc

    1740 Nicholasville Rd, 
    Lexington, KY 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Christian Ramsey is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Lexington, Kentucky. Dr. Ramsey is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Meningitis. He is also highly rated in 32 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Brain Stem Cancer, Meningioma, Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET), Thrombectomy, and Transmyocardial Revascularization. Dr. Ramsey is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Meningitis
    Experienced in Meningitis
    Referral may be required

    Baptist Healthcare System Inc

    1740 Nicholasville Rd, 
    Lexington, KY 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Timothy Coleman is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Lexington, Kentucky. Dr. Coleman 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 Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, Seizures, Herpes Simplex Encephalitis, and Stroke. Dr. Coleman is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Meningitis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Meningitis
    Internal Medicine

    Baptist Healthcare System Inc

    1740 Nicholasville Rd, 
    Lexington, KY 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Masoud Kalantar is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Lexington, Kentucky. Dr. Kalantar is rated as an Experienced 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 Sepsis, Pneumonia, Peptic Ulcer, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Kalantar is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Meningitis
    Experienced in Meningitis
    Referral may be required

    Baptist Healthcare System Inc

    1740 Nicholasville Rd, 
    Lexington, KY 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Murali Kolikonda is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Lexington, Kentucky. He has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Kolikonda is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Meningitis. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Stroke, Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, Seizures, and Thrombectomy. Dr. Kolikonda is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Meningitis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Meningitis
    Internal Medicine

    Baptist Healthcare System Inc

    1740 Nicholasville Rd, 
    Lexington, KY 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Casey Potts is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Lexington, Kentucky. Dr. Potts 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 Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, Conversion Disorder, Susac Syndrome, and Cardiac Arrest. Dr. Potts 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 Lexington, KY?

    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 Lexington, KY?

    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 Lexington, KY?

    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 Lexington, KY?

    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 Lexington, KY?

    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 Lexington, KY?

    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 Lexington, KY?

    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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