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

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The 20 Best Primary Amebic Meningoencephalitis Doctors in Illinois, US

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 18 doctor with experience in Primary Amebic Meningoencephalitis near Illinois, US. Of these, 10 are Experienced, 6 are Advanced and 2 are Distinguished.

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18 providers found
    Distinguished in Primary Amebic Meningoencephalitis
    Internal Medicine
    Distinguished in Primary Amebic Meningoencephalitis
    Internal Medicine

    Comer Children's Hospital

    5721 S Maryland Ave, 
    Chicago, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Rima Mcleod is an Internal Medicine provider in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Mcleod is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Amebic Meningoencephalitis. Her top areas of expertise are Congenital Toxoplasmosis, Toxoplasmosis, Primary Amebic Meningoencephalitis, and Oral Herpes.

    Distinguished in Primary Amebic Meningoencephalitis
    Pediatric Infectious Disease
    Distinguished in Primary Amebic Meningoencephalitis
    Pediatric Infectious Disease

    Rush University Medical Center

    1725 W Harrison St Ste 710, 
    Chicago, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kenneth Boyer is a Pediatric Infectious Disease provider in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Boyer is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Amebic Meningoencephalitis. His top areas of expertise are Congenital Toxoplasmosis, Primary Amebic Meningoencephalitis, and RASopathies.

    Ashtyn Dixon
    Advanced in Primary Amebic Meningoencephalitis
    Family Medicine
    Advanced in Primary Amebic Meningoencephalitis
    Family Medicine

    Advocate Medical Group Primary Care

    4600 N Ravenswood Ave 1st Fl, 
    Chicago, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ashtyn Dixon is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Dixon 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 Toxoplasmosis.

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    Experienced in Primary Amebic Meningoencephalitis
    Experienced in Primary Amebic Meningoencephalitis

    Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital Of Chicago

    225 E Chicago Ave, 
    Chicago, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Judith Gadde is a Radiologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Gadde is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Amebic Meningoencephalitis. Her top areas of expertise are Choroid Plexus Cyst, Familial Porencephaly, Arachnoid Cysts, and Optic Glioma.

    Advanced in Primary Amebic Meningoencephalitis
    Pediatric Neurology
    Advanced in Primary Amebic Meningoencephalitis
    Pediatric Neurology

    Office

    1725 W Harrison St Ste 718, 
    Chicago, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Peter Heydemann is a Pediatric Neurologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Heydemann is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Amebic Meningoencephalitis. His top areas of expertise are Rett Syndrome, Congenital Toxoplasmosis, Primary Amebic Meningoencephalitis, and Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy.

    Advanced in Primary Amebic Meningoencephalitis
    Family Medicine
    Advanced in Primary Amebic Meningoencephalitis
    Family Medicine

    Cermak Medical Group LLC

    5741 W Cermak Rd, 
    Cicero, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Ruchir Thakkar is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Cicero, Illinois. Dr. Thakkar is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Amebic Meningoencephalitis. His top areas of expertise are Anisakiasis, Cellulitis, Microsporidiosis, and Primary Amebic Meningoencephalitis. Dr. Thakkar is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Endeavor Health Evanston Hospital

    2650 Ridge Ave, 
    Evanston, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Stephen Schrantz is an Infectious Disease provider in Evanston, Illinois. Dr. Schrantz is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Amebic Meningoencephalitis. His top areas of expertise are Congenital Toxoplasmosis, ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, Primary Amebic Meningoencephalitis, and Myelitis.

    Advanced in Primary Amebic Meningoencephalitis
    Family Medicine
    Advanced in Primary Amebic Meningoencephalitis
    Family Medicine

    Office

    5308 W Belmont Ave, 
    Chicago, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Carlos Gomez is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Gomez is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Amebic Meningoencephalitis. His top areas of expertise are Congenital Toxoplasmosis, Febrile Neutropenia, Primary Amebic Meningoencephalitis, Agranulocytosis, and Heart Transplant.

    Advanced in Primary Amebic Meningoencephalitis
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Primary Amebic Meningoencephalitis
    Internal Medicine

    Bridgeport Family Medical Center S.C.

    3201 S Wallace St, 
    Chicago, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Edward Wang is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Wang is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Amebic Meningoencephalitis. His top areas of expertise are Congenital Toxoplasmosis, Primary Amebic Meningoencephalitis, Toxoplasmosis, and Cardiac Arrest.

    Experienced in Primary Amebic Meningoencephalitis
    Infectious Disease
    Experienced in Primary Amebic Meningoencephalitis
    Infectious Disease
    676 N St Clair St Ste 940, Arkes Pavilion, 
    Chicago, IL 
    Experience:
    34+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Valentina Stosor is an Infectious Disease provider in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Stosor has been practicing medicine for over 34 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Amebic Meningoencephalitis. Her top areas of expertise are HIV/AIDS, Cytomegalovirus Infection, Cytomegalic Inclusion Disease, and Myelitis.

    Experienced in Primary Amebic Meningoencephalitis
    Experienced in Primary Amebic Meningoencephalitis

    St Johns Hospital Laboratory

    800 E Carpenter St, 
    Springfield, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Samuel Hutson is a Radiologist in Springfield, Illinois. Dr. Hutson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Amebic Meningoencephalitis. His top areas of expertise are CAPOS Syndrome, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, and Vertigo.

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

    Board Of Trustees Of The Univ. Of Illinois

    808 S Wood St, 
    Chicago, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Peter Williamson is an Infectious Disease provider in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Williamson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Amebic Meningoencephalitis. His top areas of expertise are Meningitis, Cryptococcosis, Arachnoiditis, and Fucosidosis.

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

    Jencare Neighborhood Medical Center Oak Lawn LLC

    6101 W 95th St, 
    Oak Lawn, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Thomas Joseph is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Oak Lawn, Illinois. Dr. Joseph is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Amebic Meningoencephalitis. His top areas of expertise are Sepsis, Heart Attack, Pneumonia, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

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

    Medical Hills Internists

    1401 Eastland Dr, 
    Bloomington, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Katherine Fitzgerald is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Bloomington, Illinois. Dr. Fitzgerald is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Amebic Meningoencephalitis. Her top areas of expertise are Oral Herpes, Herpes Simplex Encephalitis, Listeriosis, and Malaria.

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

    Swedish Covenant Health

    5145 N California Ave, 
    Chicago, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mariam Khan is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Khan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Amebic Meningoencephalitis. Her top areas of expertise are Jaundice, Atherosclerosis, Primary Amebic Meningoencephalitis, and Childhood Pancreatitis.

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

    Rush Infectious Diseases

    600 S Paulina St Ste 140, 
    Chicago, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Mariam Aziz is an Infectious Disease provider in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Aziz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Amebic Meningoencephalitis. Her top areas of expertise are HIV/AIDS, Myelitis, AIDS Dysmorphic Syndrome, and AIDS Dementia Complex.

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

    John H. Stroger JR. Hospital Of Cook County

    1901 W Harrison St, 
    Chicago, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sahil Uttarwar is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Uttarwar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Amebic Meningoencephalitis. His top areas of expertise are Sepsis, Pneumonia, Liver Failure, and Acute Pancreatitis.

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

    Infectious Disease Specialists Of Chicago

    600 S Paulina St Ste 143, 
    Chicago, IL 
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Yoona Rhee is an Infectious Disease provider in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Rhee has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Amebic Meningoencephalitis. Her top areas of expertise are Myelitis, AIDS Dementia Complex, HIV/AIDS, and AIDS Dysmorphic 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 Illinois, 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 Illinois, 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 Illinois, 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 Illinois, 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 Illinois, 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 Illinois, 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 Illinois, 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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