The 20 Best Meningitis Doctors Near Me in New York, US

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The 20 Best Meningitis Doctors in New York, US

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 749 doctor with experience in Meningitis near New York, US. Of these, 679 are Experienced, 60 are Advanced and 5 are Distinguished.

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    Charles L. Hyman
    Experienced in Meningitis
    Infectious Disease
    Experienced in Meningitis
    Infectious Disease

    Bassett Medical Center

    1 Atwell Road, 
    Cooperstown, NY 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    . Dr. Hyman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Meningitis. His top areas of expertise are Osteomyelitis, Myelitis, HIV/AIDS, AIDS Dysmorphic Syndrome, and Endoscopy.

    Benjamin Friedell
    Experienced in Meningitis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Meningitis
    Internal Medicine

    Oneonta Family Practice (Fox)

    1 FoxCare Drive, Suite 308, 
    Oneonta, NY 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    . Dr. Friedell is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Meningitis. His top areas of expertise are Dementia, Epilepsy, Viral Gastroenteritis, and Memory Loss.

    Liise-anne Pirofski
    Advanced in Meningitis
    Infectious Disease
    Advanced in Meningitis
    Infectious Disease

    Montefiore At AECOM

    1300 Morris Park Avenue, 
    Bronx, NY 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dr. Liise-anne Pirofski is a physician-scientist. Her research programs focus on host-microbe interaction and antibody immunity to infectious diseases. Dr. Pirofski is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Meningitis. Her top areas of expertise are Cryptococcosis, Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS), COVID-19, and Meningitis.

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    Harika Kalangi
    Advanced in Meningitis
    Infectious Disease
    Advanced in Meningitis
    Infectious Disease

    Northwell Health Infectious Disease

    400 Community Drive, 1st Floor, ID Suite, 
    Manhasset, NY 
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi, Telugu

    Harika Kalangi is an Infectious Disease provider in Manhasset, New York. Dr. Kalangi has been practicing medicine for over 10 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Meningitis. Her top areas of expertise are Meningitis, Disseminated Tuberculosis, Bacterial Meningitis, and H Influenzae Meningitis.

    Distinguished in Meningitis
    Distinguished in Meningitis

    New York Presbyterian Hospital

    177 Fort Washington Ave, 
    New York, NY 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kiran Thakur is a Neurologist in New York, New York. Dr. Thakur is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Meningitis. Her top areas of expertise are Encephalitis, Meningitis, Tuberculous Meningitis, Gamma Knife Radiosurgery, and Awake Craniotomy.

    Distinguished in Meningitis
    General Practice
    Distinguished in Meningitis
    General Practice

    Montefiore Medical Center

    111 E 210th St, 
    Bronx, NY 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ariel Stock is a primary care provider, practicing in General Practice in Bronx, New York. Dr. Stock is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Meningitis. His top areas of expertise are Meningitis, Encephalitis, Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE), Vasculitis, and Liver Embolization.

    Distinguished in Meningitis
    Family Medicine
    Distinguished in Meningitis
    Family Medicine

    Office

    100 Stevens Ave Ste 5A, 
    Mount Vernon, NY 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Miriam James is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Mount Vernon, New York. Dr. James is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Meningitis. Her top areas of expertise are Pseudotumor Cerebri Syndrome, Increased Intracranial Pressure, Meningitis, Bartholin Cyst or Abscess, and Intrauterine Device Insertion.

    Distinguished in Meningitis
    Infectious Disease
    Distinguished in Meningitis
    Infectious Disease

    University Of Rochester

    601 Elmwood Ave, 
    Rochester, NY 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Paul Bohjanen is an Infectious Disease provider in Rochester, New York. Dr. Bohjanen is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Meningitis. His top areas of expertise are Cryptococcosis, Meningitis, HIV/AIDS, and Myelitis.

    Distinguished in Meningitis
    Neurology
    Distinguished in Meningitis
    Neurology

    SUNY Upstate

    90 Presidential Plz, 
    Syracuse, NY 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Luis Mejico is a Neurologist in Syracuse, New York. Dr. Mejico is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Meningitis. His top areas of expertise are Increased Intracranial Pressure, Pseudotumor Cerebri Syndrome, Papilledema, and Myasthenia Gravis.

    Advanced in Meningitis
    Neurology
    Advanced in Meningitis
    Neurology

    Office

    3980 Sheridan Dr Ste 200, 
    Buffalo, NY 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Lixin Zhang is a Neurologist in Buffalo, New York. Dr. Zhang is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Meningitis. His top areas of expertise are Vertigo, Seizures, Neuralgia, and Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo.

    Advanced in Meningitis
    Neuroradiology
    Advanced in Meningitis
    Neuroradiology

    Mount Sinai Medical Center

    1450 Madison Ave, 
    New York, NY 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Michael Caton is a Neuroradiologist in New York, New York. Dr. Caton is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Meningitis. His top areas of expertise are Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Stroke, Arteriovenous Malformation, Stent Placement, and Transmyocardial Revascularization.

    Advanced in Meningitis
    Neurosurgery | General Surgery
    Advanced in Meningitis
    Neurosurgery | General Surgery
    4 Westchester Park Drive, Floor 4, 
    White Plains, NY 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Tobias is a General Surgeon and a Neurosurgery provider in White Plains, New York. Dr. Tobias is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Meningitis. His top areas of expertise are Hydrocephalus, Arachnoid Cysts, Increased Intracranial Pressure, Thrombectomy, and Laminectomy.

    Advanced in Meningitis
    Advanced in Meningitis

    Nuvance Health Medical Practice PC-Kingston Ny

    1240 Ulster Ave, 
    Kingston, NY 
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Amber Mitchell is a Neurologist in Kingston, New York. Dr. Mitchell has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Meningitis. Her top areas of expertise are Seizures, Memory Loss, Familial Neurocardiogenic Syncope, and Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure.

    Advanced in Meningitis
    Advanced in Meningitis

    Dysautonomia Center LLP

    530 1st Ave Ste 9Q, 
    New York, NY 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Maria Gonzalez is a Neurologist in New York, New York. Dr. Gonzalez is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Meningitis. Her top areas of expertise are Primary Amyloidosis, Familial Transthyretin Amyloidosis, Transthyretin Amyloidosis, and Familial Dysautonomia.

    Advanced in Meningitis
    Advanced in Meningitis
    90 South Bedford Road, 
    Mount Kisco, NY 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Russian
    Offers Telehealth

    Eugene Tolunsky is a Neurologist in Mount Kisco, New York. Dr. Tolunsky is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Meningitis. His top areas of expertise are Migraine with Brainstem Aura, Migraine, Peripheral Neuropathy, and Memory Loss.

    Advanced in Meningitis
    Emergency Medicine
    Advanced in Meningitis
    Emergency Medicine

    Mount Sinai

    1 Gustave L Levy Pl, 
    New York, NY 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Cappi Lay is an Emergency Medicine provider in New York, New York. Dr. Lay is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Meningitis. His top areas of expertise are Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Stroke, Brain Abscess, Gastrostomy, and Awake Craniotomy.

    Advanced in Meningitis
    Advanced in Meningitis

    Office

    40 George Karl Blvd Ste 120, 
    Buffalo, NY 
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Thomas Pfiffner is a Neurologist in Buffalo, New York. Dr. Pfiffner 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 Migraine, Chiari Malformation, Brain Herniation, and Chiari Malformation Type 1.

    Vagish S. Hemmige
    Experienced in Meningitis
    Infectious Disease
    Experienced in Meningitis
    Infectious Disease

    Montefiore FCC 3rd Floor Clinic

    3444 Kossuth Avenue, 
    Bronx, NY 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Vagish Hemmige is an Infectious Disease provider in Bronx, New York. Dr. Hemmige is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Meningitis. His top areas of expertise are HIV/AIDS, Strongyloidiasis, Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA), and Rhabditida Infections.

    Hyun A. Yoon
    Experienced in Meningitis
    Infectious Disease
    Experienced in Meningitis
    Infectious Disease

    Montefiore Medical Center

    111 East 210th Street, 
    Bronx, NY 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Hyun Yoon is an Infectious Disease provider in Bronx, New York. Dr. Yoon is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Meningitis. Her top areas of expertise are Cryptococcosis, Meningitis, Sepsis, and COVID-19.

    Allison M. Glaser
    Experienced in Meningitis
    Infectious Disease
    Experienced in Meningitis
    Infectious Disease

    Northwell Health Virology Treatment Center

    242 Mason Ave, Suite 2, 
    Staten Island, NY 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish

    Allison Glaser is an Infectious Disease provider in Staten Island, New York. Dr. Glaser is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Meningitis. Her top areas of expertise are Sepsis, COVID-19, Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C), and Pneumonia.

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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 in New York, US?

    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 in New York, US?

    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 in New York, US?

    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 in New York, US?

    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 in New York, US?

    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 in New York, US?

    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 in New York, US?

    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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