The 20 Best Primary Amebic Meningoencephalitis Doctors Near Me in California, US

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The 20 Best Primary Amebic Meningoencephalitis Doctors in California, US

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 44 doctor with experience in Primary Amebic Meningoencephalitis near California, US. Of these, 40 are Experienced, 3 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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    Jose Montoya
    Distinguished in Primary Amebic Meningoencephalitis
    Infectious Disease
    Distinguished in Primary Amebic Meningoencephalitis
    Infectious Disease

    Art And Science Of Medicine

    965 High St, 
    Palo Alto, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jose Montoya is an Infectious Disease provider in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Montoya is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Amebic Meningoencephalitis. His top areas of expertise are Toxoplasmosis, Congenital Toxoplasmosis, Primary Amebic Meningoencephalitis, Mononucleosis, and Awake Craniotomy.

    Experienced in Primary Amebic Meningoencephalitis
    Experienced in Primary Amebic Meningoencephalitis

    Loma Linda Univ Anesthesiology Medical Group Inc

    11234 Anderson St, 
    Loma Linda, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sheri Harder is a Radiologist in Loma Linda, California. Dr. Harder is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Amebic Meningoencephalitis. Her top areas of expertise are Hepatocerebral Degeneration, Cerebellar Multiple System Atrophy, Cerebellar Degeneration, and X-Linked Intellectual Disability, Siderius Type.

    Experienced in Primary Amebic Meningoencephalitis
    Neuroradiology
    Experienced in Primary Amebic Meningoencephalitis
    Neuroradiology

    Bihong (Beth) Chen, M.D., PH.D.

    1500 Duarte Rd, 
    Duarte, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Bihong Chen is a Neuroradiologist in Duarte, California. Dr. Chen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Amebic Meningoencephalitis. Her top areas of expertise are ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, Primary Lymphoma of the Brain, Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL), and Undifferentiated Pleomorphic Sarcoma.

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    Experienced in Primary Amebic Meningoencephalitis
    Experienced in Primary Amebic Meningoencephalitis
    4101 Torrance Boulevard, 
    Torrance, CA 
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Barry Czeisler is a Neurologist in Torrance, California. Dr. Czeisler has been practicing medicine for over 18 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Amebic Meningoencephalitis. His top areas of expertise are Stroke, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Apoplexy, and Brain Herniation.

    Advanced in Primary Amebic Meningoencephalitis
    Infectious Disease
    Advanced in Primary Amebic Meningoencephalitis
    Infectious Disease

    Office

    300 Pasteur Dr Rm G312, 
    Stanford, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Despina Contopoulos is an Infectious Disease provider in Stanford, California. Dr. Contopoulos is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Amebic Meningoencephalitis. Her top areas of expertise are Congenital Toxoplasmosis, Primary Amebic Meningoencephalitis, and Poliomyelitis.

    Advanced in Primary Amebic Meningoencephalitis
    Advanced in Primary Amebic Meningoencephalitis

    Office

    300 Pasteur Dr Rm G312, 
    Stanford, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Yvonne Maldonado is a Pediatrics provider in Stanford, California. Dr. Maldonado is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Amebic Meningoencephalitis. Her top areas of expertise are Poliomyelitis, Congenital Toxoplasmosis, Primary Amebic Meningoencephalitis, and Measles.

    Advanced in Primary Amebic Meningoencephalitis
    Infectious Disease
    Advanced in Primary Amebic Meningoencephalitis
    Infectious Disease

    Univ Of California Home Care Serv

    400 Parnassus Ave, 
    San Francisco, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Charles Langelier is an Infectious Disease provider in San Francisco, California. Dr. Langelier is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Amebic Meningoencephalitis. His top areas of expertise are Tuberculous Meningitis, Sepsis, Meningitis, and COVID-19.

    Stephen Luby
    Experienced in Primary Amebic Meningoencephalitis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Primary Amebic Meningoencephalitis
    Internal Medicine

    Office

    473 Via Ortega # Y2, 
    Stanford, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Stephen Luby is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Stanford, California. Dr. Luby is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Amebic Meningoencephalitis. His top areas of expertise are Diarrhea, Parainfluenza, Typhoid Fever, and Salmonella Enterocolitis.

    Antonio K. Liu
    Experienced in Primary Amebic Meningoencephalitis
    Experienced in Primary Amebic Meningoencephalitis

    White Memorial Medical Group, Inc

    1701 E Cesar E Chavez Ave, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
    Experience:
    31+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    We specialize in state of the art treatment of all diseases and conditions related to neurological conditions. Dr. Liu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Amebic Meningoencephalitis. His top areas of expertise are Vertigo, Miller-Fisher Syndrome, Stroke, and Guillain-Barre Syndrome.

    Suman M. Radhakrishna
    Experienced in Primary Amebic Meningoencephalitis
    Infectious Disease | Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Primary Amebic Meningoencephalitis
    Infectious Disease | Internal Medicine

    Southern California Infectious Disease Medical Group

    9001 Wilshire Blvd, 
    Beverly Hills, CA 
    Experience:
    37+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Radhakrishna provides each and every patient with the best qualtiy care. Dr. Radhakrishna is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Amebic Meningoencephalitis. Her top areas of expertise are Sepsis, Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia, Pneumonia, and Lymphangitis.

    Scott Letendre
    Experienced in Primary Amebic Meningoencephalitis
    Infectious Disease
    Experienced in Primary Amebic Meningoencephalitis
    Infectious Disease

    UCSD Medical Offices South Pharmacy

    4168 Front St, 
    San Diego, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Scott Letendre is an Infectious Disease provider in San Diego, California. Dr. Letendre is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Amebic Meningoencephalitis. His top areas of expertise are HIV/AIDS, AIDS Dementia Complex, Myelitis, AIDS Dysmorphic Syndrome, and Tissue Biopsy.

    Experienced in Primary Amebic Meningoencephalitis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Primary Amebic Meningoencephalitis
    Internal Medicine

    Huntington Health Physicians

    375 Huntington Dr, 
    San Marino, CA 
    Experience:
    11+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mia Mattioli is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in San Marino, California. Dr. Mattioli has been practicing medicine for over 11 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Amebic Meningoencephalitis. Her top areas of expertise are Primary Amebic Meningoencephalitis, Meningitis, Encephalitis, Campylobacter Infection, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Primary Amebic Meningoencephalitis
    Infectious Disease
    Experienced in Primary Amebic Meningoencephalitis
    Infectious Disease

    UCLA Health Santa Clarita Mohs Lab

    27235 Tourney Rd Ste 2500, 
    Valencia, CA 
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Priyanka Fernandes is an Infectious Disease provider in Valencia, California. Dr. Fernandes has been practicing medicine for over 18 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Amebic Meningoencephalitis. Her top areas of expertise are Autism Spectrum Disorder, Primary Amebic Meningoencephalitis, Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C), and Malaria.

    Experienced in Primary Amebic Meningoencephalitis
    Experienced in Primary Amebic Meningoencephalitis

    Office

    675 Nelson Rising Ln, 
    San Francisco, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Prashanth Ramachandran is a Neurologist in San Francisco, California. Dr. Ramachandran is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Amebic Meningoencephalitis. His top areas of expertise are Meningitis, Acute Flaccid Myelitis (AFM), Tuberculous Meningitis, and Bacterial Meningitis.

    Experienced in Primary Amebic Meningoencephalitis
    Infectious Disease
    Experienced in Primary Amebic Meningoencephalitis
    Infectious Disease

    Office

    3030 Childrens Way Fl 2, 
    San Diego, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Pia Pannaraj is an Infectious Disease provider in San Diego, California. Dr. Pannaraj is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Amebic Meningoencephalitis. Her top areas of expertise are Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C), Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS), COVID-19, and Flu.

    Experienced in Primary Amebic Meningoencephalitis
    Infectious Disease
    Experienced in Primary Amebic Meningoencephalitis
    Infectious Disease

    University Of California At San Francisco

    1825 4th St, 
    San Francisco, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Thomas Tarro is an Infectious Disease provider in San Francisco, California. Dr. Tarro is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Amebic Meningoencephalitis. His top areas of expertise are Primary Amebic Meningoencephalitis and Meningitis.

    Experienced in Primary Amebic Meningoencephalitis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Primary Amebic Meningoencephalitis
    Internal Medicine

    Health Excel Home Care Inc

    9850 Genesee Ave Ste 900, 
    La Jolla, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Christopher Rice is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Rice is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Amebic Meningoencephalitis. His top areas of expertise are Amebiasis, Analgesic Nephropathy, Encephalitis, and Primary Amebic Meningoencephalitis.

    Experienced in Primary Amebic Meningoencephalitis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Primary Amebic Meningoencephalitis
    Internal Medicine

    Stanford Hospital And Clinics

    965 High St, 
    Palo Alto, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Savannah Karmen is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Karmen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Amebic Meningoencephalitis. Her top areas of expertise are Primary Amebic Meningoencephalitis, COVID-19, and Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS).

    Experienced in Primary Amebic Meningoencephalitis
    Infectious Disease
    Experienced in Primary Amebic Meningoencephalitis
    Infectious Disease

    Rady Children's Hospital San Diego

    3020 Childrens Way, 
    San Diego, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Amaran Moodley is an Infectious Disease provider in San Diego, California. Dr. Moodley is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Amebic Meningoencephalitis. His top areas of expertise are Congenital Syphilis, Congenital Toxoplasmosis, Syphilis, and Blastomycosis.

    Experienced in Primary Amebic Meningoencephalitis
    Pediatric Infectious Disease
    Experienced in Primary Amebic Meningoencephalitis
    Pediatric Infectious Disease

    Steven Spielberg Pediatric Research Center

    8723 Alden Dr Ste 240, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Santhosh Nadipuram is a Pediatric Infectious Disease provider in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Nadipuram is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Amebic Meningoencephalitis. His top areas of expertise are Chickenpox, Congenital Syphilis, Primary Amebic Meningoencephalitis, and DiGeorge Syndrome.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    What is the definition of Primary Amebic Meningoencephalitis?

    Primary amoebic meningoencephalitis (PAM) is a rare, usually fatal brain infection caused by the single-celled living organism (amoeba), Naegleria fowleri, which is commonly found in warm freshwater environments, such as rivers, lakes, hot springs, swimming pools, contaminated drinking water, water heaters, and soil. Naegleria fowleri is also popularly known as the “brain-eating amoeba.” This amoeba infects humans through the nose, and then travels to the brain wherein it causes primary amoebic meningoencephalitis (inflammation of the brain and the tissues that surround it and the spinal cord ).

    When should I see a Primary Amebic Meningoencephalitis doctor in California, 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 a Primary Amebic Meningoencephalitis doctor in California, 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 Primary Amebic Meningoencephalitis doctors in California, 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 Primary Amebic Meningoencephalitis doctors in California, 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 a Primary Amebic Meningoencephalitis doctor in California, 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 Primary Amebic Meningoencephalitis doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Primary Amebic Meningoencephalitis 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 a Primary Amebic Meningoencephalitis doctor in California, 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 Primary Amebic Meningoencephalitis 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 Primary Amebic Meningoencephalitis 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 Primary Amebic Meningoencephalitis doctors in California, US?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Primary Amebic Meningoencephalitis 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 a Primary Amebic Meningoencephalitis doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Primary Amebic Meningoencephalitis 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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