The 20 Best Meningitis Doctors Near Me in Springfield, MO

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The 20 Best Meningitis Doctors near Springfield, MO

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 18 doctor with experience in Meningitis near Springfield, MO. Of these, 18 are Experienced.

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18 providers found
    Experienced in Meningitis
    Experienced in Meningitis

    Mercy Children's Hospital Springfield

    1235 E Cherokee St, 
    Springfield, MO 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Vismay Thakkar is a Neurologist in Springfield, Missouri. Dr. Thakkar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Meningitis. His top areas of expertise are Stroke, X-Linked Creatine Deficiency, Malonyl-CoA Decarboxylase Deficiency, and Succinic Semialdehyde Dehydrogenase Deficiency.

    Experienced in Meningitis
    Infectious Disease
    Experienced in Meningitis
    Infectious Disease

    Ozark Physical Therapy Associates

    2115 S Fremont Ave, 
    Springfield, MO 
     (2.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    William Sistrunk is an Infectious Disease provider in Springfield, Missouri. Dr. Sistrunk is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Meningitis. His top areas of expertise are Myelitis, HIV/AIDS, AIDS Dementia Complex, and AIDS Dysmorphic Syndrome.

    Experienced in Meningitis
    Experienced in Meningitis

    Springfield Neurological And Spine Institute

    3801 S National Ave Ste 700, 
    Springfield, MO 
     (3.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Thomas Fulbright is a Neurosurgery provider in Springfield, Missouri. Dr. Fulbright is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Meningitis. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Subdural Hematoma, Hydrocephalus, Vertebroplasty, and Bone Graft.

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    Experienced in Meningitis
    Infectious Disease
    Experienced in Meningitis
    Infectious Disease

    Coxhealth Infectious Diseases Specialty Clinic

    3800 S National Ave, 
    Springfield, MO 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Syed Naqvi is an Infectious Disease provider in Springfield, Missouri. Dr. Naqvi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Meningitis. His top areas of expertise are Strep Throat, Infectious Arthritis, Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA), Atherectomy, and Angioplasty.

    Experienced in Meningitis
    Infectious Disease
    Experienced in Meningitis
    Infectious Disease

    Coxhealth Infectious Diseases Specialty Clinic

    3800 S National Ave, 
    Springfield, MO 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Robin Trotman is an Infectious Disease provider in Springfield, Missouri. Dr. Trotman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Meningitis. His top areas of expertise are Infective Endocarditis, Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA), Infectious Arthritis, and Osteomyelitis.

    Experienced in Meningitis
    Infectious Disease
    Experienced in Meningitis
    Infectious Disease

    Coxhealth Infectious Diseases Specialty Clinic

    3800 S National Ave, 
    Springfield, MO 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Christian Rojas is an Infectious Disease provider in Springfield, Missouri. Dr. Rojas is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Meningitis. His top areas of expertise are Osteomyelitis, Actinomycosis, Infectious Arthritis, Infective Endocarditis, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Meningitis
    Neuroradiology
    Experienced in Meningitis
    Neuroradiology

    Cox Medical Center South

    3801 S National Ave, 
    Springfield, MO 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Workman is a Neuroradiologist in Springfield, Missouri. Dr. Workman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Meningitis. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Stenosis, Stroke, Brain Aneurysm, Vertebroplasty, and Bone Graft.

    Experienced in Meningitis
    Experienced in Meningitis

    Coxhealth-Neurology

    3801 S National Ave, 
    Springfield, MO 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Steven Ellis is a Neurologist in Springfield, Missouri. Dr. Ellis is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Meningitis. His top areas of expertise are Essential Tremor, Parkinson's Disease, Movement Disorders, and Restless Legs Syndrome.

    Experienced in Meningitis
    Neurology
    Experienced in Meningitis
    Neurology

    Coxhealth-Neurology

    3801 S National Ave, 
    Springfield, MO 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    David Ewing is a Neurologist in Springfield, Missouri. Dr. Ewing is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Meningitis. His top areas of expertise are Memory Loss, Torticollis, Alzheimer's Disease, and Restless Legs Syndrome.

    Experienced in Meningitis
    Experienced in Meningitis

    Coxhealth-Neurology

    3801 S National Ave, 
    Springfield, MO 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kasra Keramatian is a Neurologist in Springfield, Missouri. Dr. Keramatian has been practicing medicine for over 18 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Meningitis. His top areas of expertise are Seizures, Memory Loss, Partial Familial Epilepsy, and Partial Seizure.

    Experienced in Meningitis
    Hospital Medicine
    Experienced in Meningitis
    Hospital Medicine

    Cox Medical Center South

    3801 S National Ave, 
    Springfield, MO 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ahmad Hassan is a primary care provider, practicing in Hospital Medicine in Springfield, Missouri. Dr. Hassan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Meningitis. His top areas of expertise are Acute Kidney Failure, Pneumonia, Atypical Pneumonia, Endoscopy, and Hip Replacement.

    Experienced in Meningitis
    Neurology
    Experienced in Meningitis
    Neurology

    Coxhealth-Neurology

    3801 S National Ave, 
    Springfield, MO 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Steven Otto is a Neurologist in Springfield, Missouri. Dr. Otto is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Meningitis. His top areas of expertise are Trigeminal Neuralgia, Myasthenia Gravis, Memory Loss, and Seizures.

    Experienced in Meningitis
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Meningitis
    Neurosurgery

    Office

    1229 E Seminole St Ste 220, 
    Springfield, MO 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sami Khoshyomn is a Neurosurgery provider in Springfield, Missouri. Dr. Khoshyomn is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Meningitis. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Stenosis, Subdural Hematoma, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Stroke, and Awake Craniotomy.

    Experienced in Meningitis
    Neurology
    Experienced in Meningitis
    Neurology

    Office

    1965 S Fremont Ave Ste 350, 
    Springfield, MO 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Ling Li is a Neurologist in Springfield, Missouri. Dr. Li is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Meningitis. Her top areas of expertise are Migraine, Essential Tremor, Opsoclonus-Myoclonus Syndrome, and Parkinson's Disease.

    Experienced in Meningitis
    Infectious Disease
    Experienced in Meningitis
    Infectious Disease

    Mercy Clinic Infectious Disease-Whiteside

    2115 S Fremont Ave Ste 3050, 
    Springfield, MO 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Alastair Haddow is an Infectious Disease provider in Springfield, Missouri. Dr. Haddow is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Meningitis. His top areas of expertise are Cryptococcosis, Myelitis, AIDS Dementia Complex, and HIV/AIDS.

    Experienced in Meningitis
    Infectious Disease
    Experienced in Meningitis
    Infectious Disease

    Office

    21115 S Fremont Ave Ste 3050, 
    Springfield, MO 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Benedict Painter is an Infectious Disease provider in Springfield, Missouri. Dr. Painter is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Meningitis. His top areas of expertise are Osteomyelitis, Osteomyelitis in Children, Sepsis, and Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA).

    Experienced in Meningitis
    Experienced in Meningitis

    Office

    1965 S Fremont Ave Ste 350, 
    Springfield, MO 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jenifer Zhai is a Neurologist in Springfield, Missouri. Dr. Zhai is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Meningitis. Her top areas of expertise are Migraine, Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), Multiple Sclerosis (MS), and Pol 3-Related Leukodystrophy.

    Experienced in Meningitis
    Experienced in Meningitis

    Mercy Clinic Neuropsychology-Whiteside

    2115 S Fremont Ave Ste 3000, 
    Springfield, MO 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Sombabu Maganti is a Neurologist in Springfield, Missouri. Dr. Maganti is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Meningitis. His top areas of expertise are Migraine, Memory Loss, Epilepsy, and Movement Disorders.

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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 Springfield, MO?

    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 Springfield, MO?

    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 Springfield, MO?

    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 Springfield, MO?

    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 Springfield, MO?

    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 Springfield, MO?

    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 Springfield, MO?

    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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