The 20 Best Meningitis Doctors Near Me in Boston, MA

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The 20 Best Meningitis Doctors near Boston, MA

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 218 doctor with experience in Meningitis near Boston, MA. Of these, 206 are Experienced, 11 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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    Dan H. Barouch
    Advanced in Meningitis
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Meningitis
    Internal Medicine

    BIDMC - Center For Virology And Vaccine Research

    330 Brookline Avenue, E-cls 1047, 
    Boston, MA 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dan Barouch is an Internal Medicine provider in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Barouch is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Meningitis. His top areas of expertise are HIV/AIDS, Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS), Zika Virus Disease, and COVID-19.

    Robert M. Mallery
    Advanced in Meningitis
    Advanced in Meningitis

    Brigham And Women's Hospital, Neurosciences Center

    60 Fenwood Road, 1st Floor Hale Building For Transformative Medicine, 
    Boston, MA 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Robert Mallery is a Neurologist in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Mallery has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Meningitis. His top areas of expertise are Papilledema, Pseudotumor Cerebri Syndrome, Increased Intracranial Pressure, and Oculomotor Apraxia Cogan Type.

    Distinguished in Meningitis
    Distinguished in Meningitis

    Massachusetts Eye And Ear

    243 Charles St, 
    Boston, MA 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Bart Chwalisz is a Neurologist in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Chwalisz is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Meningitis. His top areas of expertise are Optic Neuritis, Increased Intracranial Pressure, Pseudotumor Cerebri Syndrome, and Orbital Pseudotumor.

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    Patricia E. Greenstein
    Experienced in Meningitis
    Experienced in Meningitis

    BIDMC Department Of Neurology

    Neurology Department, 330 Brookline Avenue, Shapiro 8, 
    Boston, MA 
     (2.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Patricia Greenstein is a Neurologist in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Greenstein is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Meningitis. Her top areas of expertise are Spinocerebellar Ataxia, Cervical Myelopathy, Spastic Ataxia Charlevoix-Saguenay Type, and Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 28.

    Ursela Baber
    Experienced in Meningitis
    Experienced in Meningitis

    BIDMC Department Of Neurology

    Neurology Department, 330 Brookline Avenue, Shapiro 8, 
    Boston, MA 
     (2.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Ursela Baber is a Neurologist in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Baber is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Meningitis. Her top areas of expertise are Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Encephalitis, Acute Flaccid Myelitis (AFM), and Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS).

    Samuel A. Frank
    Experienced in Meningitis
    Experienced in Meningitis

    BIDMC Department Of Neurology

    Movement Disorders Clinic, 330 Brookline Avenue, Shapiro 8, 
    Boston, MA 
     (2.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Samuel Frank is a Neurologist in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Frank is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Meningitis. His top areas of expertise are Huntington Disease, Chorea, Movement Disorders, Drug Induced Dyskinesia, and Gastrostomy.

    Thea C. Brennan
    Experienced in Meningitis
    Experienced in Meningitis

    Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center

    330 Brookline Avenue, Yamins 309, 
    Boston, MA 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Thea Brennan is a Pediatrics provider in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Brennan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Meningitis. Her top areas of expertise are Pneumococcal Meningitis, Meningitis, Strep Throat, and Bacterial Meningitis.

    Jonah Zuflacht
    Experienced in Meningitis
    Experienced in Meningitis

    Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center

    330 Brookline Avenue, 
    Boston, MA 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jonah Zuflacht is a Neurologist in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Zuflacht is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Meningitis. His top areas of expertise are Stroke, Landau-Kleffner Syndrome, Brain Abscess, Seizures, and Thrombectomy.

    Volney L. Sheen
    Experienced in Meningitis
    Experienced in Meningitis

    BIDMC Department Of Neurology

    330 Brookline Avenue, Ks 457, 
    Boston, MA 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Volney Sheen is a Neurologist in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Sheen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Meningitis. His top areas of expertise are Periventricular Heterotopia, Seizures, Epilepsy, and Memory Loss.

    Jennifer L. Dearborn
    Experienced in Meningitis
    Experienced in Meningitis

    BIDMC Department Of Neurology

    330 Brookline Avenue, 
    Boston, MA 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jennifer Dearborn is a Neurologist in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Dearborn has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Meningitis. Her top areas of expertise are Stroke, Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation, Transmyocardial Revascularization, and Stent Placement.

    Edward R. Smith
    Experienced in Meningitis
    Neurosurgery | Pediatrics
    Experienced in Meningitis
    Neurosurgery | Pediatrics

    Boston Pediatric Neurosurgical Foundation Inc

    300 Longwood Ave, 
    Boston, MA 
     (2.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Edward Smith is a Pediatrics specialist and a Neurosurgery provider in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Smith is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Meningitis. His top areas of expertise are Moyamoya Disease, Vein of Galen Aneurysm, Arteriovenous Malformation, Endovascular Embolization, and Posterior Fossa Decompression.

    James H. Maguire
    Experienced in Meningitis
    Infectious Disease | Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Meningitis
    Infectious Disease | Internal Medicine

    Brigham And Women's Hospital, Division Of Infectious Diseases

    75 Francis Street, 
    Boston, MA 
     (2.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    James Maguire is Professor of Medicine at Harvard Medical School and Senior Physician at Brigham and Women's Hospital in the Division of Infectious Disease. After completing his training in infectious disease, he worked on Chagas disease and other tropical infections in northeast Brazil for 4 years.  After returning to the US from Brazil, he was on the faculty of Harvard Medical School and the Harvard School of Public Health and served as Clinical Director of the Infectious Disease Division at BWH. From 2001 to 2005, he was Chief of the Parasitic Diseases Branch at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in Atlanta, Georgia, and later, Professor and Head of the Division of International Health at the University of Maryland School of Medicine.  He has served on various committees and working groups of the US National Institutes of Health (NIH) and Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) and the World Health Organization (WHO), including the WHO Expert Team on SARS in China in 2003.His research for has focused on epidemiology and clinical features of Chagas disease, leishmaniasis, malaria, toxoplasmosis and other parasitic diseases in Brazil, Bangladesh, Guatemala and elsewhere. Since returning to BWH in 2008 his focus has been on clinical infectious diseases with special interest in parasitic and tropical diseases and musculoskeletal infections. Dr. Maguire is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Meningitis. His top areas of expertise are Infectious Arthritis, Osteomyelitis, Chagas Disease, Osteomyelitis in Children, and Splenectomy.

    Ann E. Woolley
    Experienced in Meningitis
    Infectious Disease
    Experienced in Meningitis
    Infectious Disease

    Brigham And Women's Hospital, Division Of Infectious Diseases

    75 Francis Street, 
    Boston, MA 
     (2.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ann Woolley is an Infectious Disease provider in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Woolley is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Meningitis. Her top areas of expertise are COVID-19, Hepatitis C, Hepatitis, Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS), and Splenectomy.

    Paul E. Sax
    Experienced in Meningitis
    Infectious Disease | Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Meningitis
    Infectious Disease | Internal Medicine

    Brigham And Womens Physicians Organization Inc

    75 Francis St, 
    Boston, MA 
     (2.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Paul E. Sax is Clinical Director of the Division of Infectious Diseases at Brigham and Women's Hospital (BWH), where he holds the Bruce and Robert Beal Distinguished Chair, and Professor of Medicine at Harvard Medical School. Dr. Sax received his MD from Harvard Medical School, did his residency in Internal Medicine at BWH, then fellowship in Infectious Diseases at Massachusetts General Hospital.He is Editor-in-Chief of Open Forum Infectious Diseases, is Section Editor of HIV/AIDS in UpToDate, on the Editorial Board of NEJM Journal Watch Infectious Diseases (where he writes the HIV and ID Observations blog), and on the editorial advisory board of Medscape HIV/AIDS. Dr. Sax is the Associate Program Director for the Mass General Brigham fellowship in Infectious Diseases, is on the core faculty of the International Antiviral Society – USA, and teaches regularly on HIV and infectious diseases locally, nationally, and internationally. In addition to his clinical practice and teaching, Dr. Sax’s ongoing areas of research include clinical trials of antiretroviral therapies, cost-effectiveness of management strategies for HIV, and toxicity of antiretroviral therapy. He is presently the principal investigator at the BWH AIDS Clinical Trials Unit, and is a member of the Cost-Effectiveness of Preventing AIDS Complications (CEPAC) Research Group. Dr. Sax is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Meningitis. His top areas of expertise are HIV/AIDS, Nontuberculous Mycobacterial Lung Disease, Myelitis, and AIDS Dementia Complex.

    Timothy R. Smith
    Experienced in Meningitis
    Experienced in Meningitis

    Brigham And Women's Hospital, Neurosciences Center

    60 Fenwood Road, 1st Floor Hale Building For Transformative Medicine, 
    Boston, MA 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Timothy Smith is a neurosurgeon-scientist who seeks to understand, predict, and improve clinical outcomes for neurosurgical patients by combining the use of epidemiological data, advanced statistical analysis, machine learning, and emerging biological/information system technologies. Trained as an epidemiologist and statistician in addition to his neurosurgical residency, he focuses primarily on the utilization of data science to optimize neurosurgical patient care.Dr. Smith’s clinical interests focus on tumors of the brain and spine that arise innately from the central nervous system and the meningeal covering of the brain, or metastasize from other primary cancer sites. Dr. Smith is the Director of the Computational Neuroscience Outcomes Center (CNOC) in the Department of Neurosurgery at Brigham and Women’s Hospital. This center strives to collect and maintain prospective data on all neurosurgical patients cared for by the department, synthesize high volume data streams, as well as implement process and outcome improvement through comparison with national data.Dr. Smith is committed to the education of future neurosurgeons and plays an active role in the Brigham and Women’s Hospital’s neurosurgical residency program. He is a committee vice-chair for Medical-Legal Issues with the Council of State Neurosurgical Societies (CSNS) as well as the President of the Boston Society for Neurology, Neurosurgery, and Psychiatry, the oldest academic neuroscience society in the United States. He serves on numerous committees both in the US and worldwide which focus on the ethics of neurosurgery, oncology, skull base surgery, and neurologic outcomes assessment. He is an active member of committees at Brigham and Women’s Hospital addressing information technology, physician wellness, and process improvement.Dr. Smith maintains active membership in both national and international neurosurgical societies, including the American Association of Neurological Surgeons, the Congress of Neurological Surgeons, the North American Skull Base Society, the Society for Neuro-Oncology, and the Pituitary Society. He presents his research regularly at national and international meetings. He has published over 150 peer-reviewed journal articles and several book chapters. Dr. Smith is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Meningitis. His top areas of expertise are Pituitary Tumor, Meningioma, Brain Tumor, Awake Craniotomy, and Laminectomy.

    Jonathan D. Zurawski
    Experienced in Meningitis
    Experienced in Meningitis

    Brigham And Women's Hospital, Neurosciences Center

    60 Fenwood Road, 1st Floor Hale Building For Transformative Medicine, 
    Boston, MA 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jonathan Zurawski is a Neurologist in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Zurawski is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Meningitis. His top areas of expertise are Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), Gerstmann Syndrome, and Myelin Oligodendrocyte Glycoprotein Antibody-Associated Disease.

    Nirav J. Patel
    Experienced in Meningitis
    Neurosurgery | Radiology
    Experienced in Meningitis
    Neurosurgery | Radiology

    Brigham And Women's Hospital, Neurosciences Center

    60 Fenwood Road, 1st Floor Hale Building For Transformative Medicine, 
    Boston, MA 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Nirav Patel is a Radiologist and a Neurosurgery provider in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Patel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Meningitis. His top areas of expertise are Posterior Fossa Tumor, Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET), Brain Aneurysm, Stent Placement, and Transmyocardial Revascularization.

    Tarun Singhal
    Experienced in Meningitis
    Experienced in Meningitis

    Brigham And Women's Hospital, Neurosciences Center

    60 Fenwood Road, 1st Floor Hale Building For Transformative Medicine, 
    Boston, MA 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Tarun Singhal is a Neurologist in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Singhal is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Meningitis. His top areas of expertise are Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), Herpes Simplex Encephalitis, and Cerebellar Multiple System Atrophy.

    Jong W. Lee
    Experienced in Meningitis
    Neurology
    Experienced in Meningitis
    Neurology

    Brigham And Women's Hospital, Neurosciences Center

    60 Fenwood Road, 1st Floor Hale Building For Transformative Medicine, 
    Boston, MA 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jong Woo Lee, MD, PhD, directs the Brigham Critical Care Monitoring Program and is the Clinical Director of the Epilepsy Division. He graduated from Harvard College and obtained his medical and doctorate degrees at McGill University and the Montreal Neurological Institute before completing the Partners Neurology Residency and Clinical Neurophysiology Fellowship at BWH. Dr. Lee’s areas of clinical expertise and research interests include critical care EEG, status epilepticus, cardiac arrest prognostication, brain tumor associated seizures, sudden unexpected death in epilepsy, and the medical management of epilepsy. Dr. Lee is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Meningitis. His top areas of expertise are Seizures, Epilepsy, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, Gastrostomy, and Carotid Artery Surgery.

    Caleb R. Mcentire
    Experienced in Meningitis
    Experienced in Meningitis

    Brigham And Women's Hospital, Neurosciences Center

    60 Fenwood Road, 1st Floor Hale Building For Transformative Medicine, 
    Boston, MA 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Caleb Mcentire is a Neurologist in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Mcentire is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Meningitis. His top areas of expertise are Encephalitis, CACH Syndrome, Secondary Parkinsonism, and Progressive Multifocal Leukoencephalopathy.

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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 Boston, MA?

    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 Boston, MA?

    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 Boston, MA?

    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 Boston, MA?

    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 Boston, MA?

    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 Boston, MA?

    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 Boston, MA?

    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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