The 20 Best Meningitis Doctors Near Me in New Orleans, LA

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 35 doctor with experience in Meningitis near New Orleans, LA. Of these, 34 are Experienced and 1 are Advanced.

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

    Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans

    1514 Jefferson Highway, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (4.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Obinna Nnedu is an Infectious Disease provider practicing medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Nnedu is rated as an Advanced 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 HIV/AIDS, Myelitis, AIDS Dementia Complex, and AIDS Dysmorphic Syndrome. Dr. Nnedu is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine - Infectious Disease and American Board Of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine. Dr. Nnedu is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Meningitis
    Experienced in Meningitis
    Referral may be required

    Tulane University School Of Medicine

    1430 Tulane Ave, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (0.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Greg Redmann is a Neurologist practicing medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Redmann is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Meningitis. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Stroke, Dysarthria, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, and Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA). Dr. Redmann is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Tulane Multispecialty Clinic-Downtown

    275 Lasalle St, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (0.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    David Mushatt is an Infectious Disease provider practicing medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Mushatt 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 HIV/AIDS, Myelitis, AIDS Dementia Complex, AIDS Dysmorphic Syndrome, and Trabeculectomy. Dr. Mushatt is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Office

    2021 Perdido St Fl 8, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Lucido Poncemejia is a Neurologist and a Radiologist practicing medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Poncemejia is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Meningitis. His clinical expertise encompasses Stroke, Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation, Pseudotumor Cerebri Syndrome, Stent Placement, and Transmyocardial Revascularization.

    Experienced in Meningitis
    Experienced in Meningitis
    Referral may be required

    University Medical Center Ambulatory Care Building

    2001 Tulane Ave, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Aimee Aysenne is a Neurologist practicing medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Aysenne 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 Stroke, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Apoplexy, Gastrostomy, and Stent Placement. Dr. Aysenne is currently accepting new patients.

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

    University Medical Center

    2000 Canal St, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Lauren Richey is an Infectious Disease provider practicing medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Richey 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 HIV/AIDS, Myelitis, AIDS Dysmorphic Syndrome, and AIDS Dementia Complex. Dr. Richey is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Meningitis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Meningitis
    Internal Medicine

    University Medical Center

    2000 Canal St, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Tyler Champion is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Champion 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 Hypothermia, Acute Kidney Failure, Sepsis, and Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome (CIRS).

    Experienced in Meningitis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Meningitis
    Internal Medicine

    University Medical Center

    2000 Canal St, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Jennifer Hart is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Hart is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Meningitis. She is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D). Dr. Hart is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Meningitis
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Meningitis
    Neurosurgery
    Referral may be required

    University Medical Center

    2000 Canal St, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Frank Culicchia is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Culicchia 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 Radiation Induced Meningioma, Meningioma, Astrocytoma, Turbinectomy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Culicchia is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Meningitis
    Experienced in Meningitis
    Referral may be required

    University Medical Center

    2000 Canal St, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Edward Mader is a Neurologist practicing medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Mader 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 Seizures, Epilepsy, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, and Memory Loss. Dr. Mader is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Meningitis
    Experienced in Meningitis
    Referral may be required

    Tulane Multispecialty Clinic At University Square

    200 Broadway St Ste 230, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Jessica Kraker is a Neurologist practicing medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Kraker is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Meningitis. She is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Seizures, Migraine, Benign Rolandic Epilepsy, and Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure. Dr. Kraker is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Ochsner Clinic LLC

    1315 Jefferson Hwy, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (4.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Andres Alarcon is an Infectious Disease provider practicing medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Alarcon is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Meningitis. His clinical expertise encompasses Arachnoiditis, Pneumococcal Meningitis, Herpes Simplex Encephalitis, and Orbital Cellulitis. Dr. Alarcon is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Meningitis
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Meningitis
    Neurosurgery
    Referral may be required

    Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans

    1514 Jefferson Highway, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (4.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Cuong Bui is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Bui 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 Hydrocephalus, Chiari Malformation Type 2, Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus, Posterior Fossa Decompression, and Deep Brain Stimulation. Dr. Bui is board certified in American Board Of Neurological Surgery - Neurosurgery. Dr. Bui is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Meningitis
    Experienced in Meningitis
    Referral may be required

    Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans

    1514 Jefferson Highway, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (4.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, French
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    James Kalyvas is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Kalyvas 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 Stroke, Scoliosis, Meningocele, Laminectomy, and Osteotomy. Dr. Kalyvas is board certified in American Board Of Neurological Surgery - Neurosurgery. Dr. Kalyvas is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans

    1514 Jefferson Highway, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (4.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Christopher Blais is an Infectious Disease provider practicing medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Blais 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 Osteomyelitis, Common Variable Immune Deficiency, Osteomyelitis in Children, and Infectious Arthritis. Dr. Blais is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine - Infectious Disease and American Board Of Internal Medicine - Hospice & Palliative Medicine. Dr. Blais is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans

    1514 Jefferson Highway, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (4.2 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Karla Rivera is an Infectious Disease provider practicing medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. She has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Rivera 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 Retropharyngeal Abscess, Strongyloidiasis, Rhabditida Infections, Osteomyelitis, and Pacemaker Implantation. Dr. Rivera is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine - Infectious Disease. Dr. Rivera is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans

    1514 Jefferson Highway, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (4.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Sonya Trinh is an Infectious Disease provider practicing medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Trinh 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 Cytomegalovirus Infection, Cytomegalic Inclusion Disease, HIV/AIDS, and Myelitis. Dr. Trinh is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine - Infectious Disease. Dr. Trinh is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Meningitis
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Meningitis
    Neurosurgery
    Referral may be required

    Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans

    1514 Jefferson Hwy, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Aaron Dumont is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Dumont is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Meningitis. He is also highly rated in 28 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Brain Aneurysm, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Hydrocephalus, Stent Placement, and Posterior Fossa Decompression. Dr. Dumont is board certified in American Board Of Neurological Surgery - Neurosurgery. Dr. Dumont is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans

    1514 Jefferson Hwy, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Rachel Calix is an Ophthalmologist and a Neurologist practicing medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Calix is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Meningitis. Her clinical expertise encompasses Optic Neuritis, Gomez Lopez Hernandez Syndrome, Marcus Gunn Phenomenon, and Papilledema. Dr. Calix is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology - Neurology. Dr. Calix is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Ochsner Clinic Foundation

    1514 Jefferson Hwy, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Jonathan Hand is an Infectious Disease provider practicing medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Hand 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 HIV/AIDS, Strongyloidiasis, Rhabditida Infections, and Osteomyelitis. Dr. Hand 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 New Orleans, LA?

    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 New Orleans, LA?

    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 New Orleans, LA?

    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 New Orleans, LA?

    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 New Orleans, LA?

    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 New Orleans, LA?

    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 New Orleans, LA?

    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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