The 20 Best Primary Amebic Meningoencephalitis Doctors Near Me in hackensack, NJ

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 22 doctor with experience in Primary Amebic Meningoencephalitis near hackensack, NJ. Of these, 19 are Experienced, 2 are Distinguished and 1 are Elite.

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22 providers found
    Elite in Primary Amebic Meningoencephalitis
    Infectious Disease
    Elite in Primary Amebic Meningoencephalitis
    Infectious Disease
    Referral may be required

    Montefiore Medical Park At 1575 Blondell

    1575 Blondell Avenue, 
    Bronx, NY 
     (10.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Johanna Daily is an Infectious Disease provider practicing medicine in Bronx, New York. Dr. Daily is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Amebic Meningoencephalitis. She is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Primary Amebic Meningoencephalitis, Malaria, Togaviridae Disease, Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS), and Leg or Foot Amputation. Dr. Daily is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Primary Amebic Meningoencephalitis
    Distinguished in Primary Amebic Meningoencephalitis
    Referral may be required

    New York Presbyterian Hospital

    177 Fort Washington Ave, 
    New York, NY 
     (6.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kiran Thakur is a Neurologist practicing medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Thakur is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Amebic Meningoencephalitis. She is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Encephalitis, Meningitis, Tuberculous Meningitis, Gamma Knife Radiosurgery, and Awake Craniotomy.

    Experienced in Primary Amebic Meningoencephalitis
    Infectious Disease
    Experienced in Primary Amebic Meningoencephalitis
    Infectious Disease
    Referral may be required

    HMH - Infectious Diseases - Hackensack

    20 Prospect Avenue, Suite 507, 
    Hackensack, NJ 
     (0.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Bindu Balani is an Infectious Disease provider practicing medicine in Hackensack, New Jersey. Dr. Balani is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Amebic Meningoencephalitis. She is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hepatitis C, Hepatitis, Osteomyelitis, and Hepatitis B. Dr. Balani is currently accepting new patients.

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    Experienced in Primary Amebic Meningoencephalitis
    Pediatric Infectious Disease
    Experienced in Primary Amebic Meningoencephalitis
    Pediatric Infectious Disease
    Referral may be required

    Montefiore Medical Center

    111 E 210th St, 
    Bronx, NY 
     (8.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Margaret Aldrich is a Pediatric Infectious Disease provider practicing medicine in Bronx, New York. Dr. Aldrich is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Amebic Meningoencephalitis. Her clinical expertise encompasses Parainfluenza, Primary Amebic Meningoencephalitis, and Amebiasis.

    Distinguished in Primary Amebic Meningoencephalitis
    Infectious Disease
    Distinguished in Primary Amebic Meningoencephalitis
    Infectious Disease
    Referral may be required

    NYU Langone Infectious Disease Associates

    222 E 41st St Fl 20, 
    New York, NY 
     (10.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Sarah Hochman is an Infectious Disease provider practicing medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Hochman is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Amebic Meningoencephalitis. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Primary Amebic Meningoencephalitis, Malaria, Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA), and Osteomyelitis in Children.

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

    The Trustees Of Columbia University In The City Of New York

    630 W 168th St, 
    New York, NY 
     (6.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jeffrey Paer is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Paer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Amebic Meningoencephalitis. His clinical expertise encompasses Disseminated Tuberculosis, HIV/AIDS, Brain Abscess, and Primary Amebic Meningoencephalitis.

    Experienced in Primary Amebic Meningoencephalitis
    Experienced in Primary Amebic Meningoencephalitis
    Referral may be required
    Mount Sinai Hospital, 
    CA 
     (8.4 miles away)

    Mark Yudin practices practicing medicine in Canada. Mr. Yudin is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Amebic Meningoencephalitis. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses HIV/AIDS, AIDS Dysmorphic Syndrome, Cytomegalovirus Antenatal Infection, Human Papillomavirus Infection, and Intrauterine Device Insertion.

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

    Mount Sinai

    1468 Madison Ave, 
    New York, NY 
     (8.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sukhbir Kaur is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Kaur is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Amebic Meningoencephalitis. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Leishmaniasis, Malaria, DRESS Syndrome, and Mouth Sores.

    Experienced in Primary Amebic Meningoencephalitis
    Experienced in Primary Amebic Meningoencephalitis
    Referral may be required

    Ryan Chelsea Clinton Community Health Center

    645 10th Ave, 
    New York, NY 
     (9.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Christian Olivo-Freites is an Infectious Disease provider practicing medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Olivo-Freites is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Amebic Meningoencephalitis. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Strongyloidiasis, Chagas Disease, Bacterial Gastroenteritis, and HIV/AIDS.

    Experienced in Primary Amebic Meningoencephalitis
    Infectious Disease
    Experienced in Primary Amebic Meningoencephalitis
    Infectious Disease
    Referral may be required

    Montefiore Weiler Hospital

    1825 Eastchester Road, 
    Bronx, NY 
     (9.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Hendrik Sy is an Infectious Disease provider practicing medicine in Bronx, New York. Dr. Sy is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Amebic Meningoencephalitis. His clinical expertise encompasses Chagas Disease and Primary Amebic Meningoencephalitis. Dr. Sy is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Weill Med College Clin & Translational

    1300 York Ave, 
    New York, NY 
     (9.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Linnie Golightly is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Golightly is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Amebic Meningoencephalitis. Her clinical expertise encompasses Primary Amebic Meningoencephalitis and Malaria.

    Experienced in Primary Amebic Meningoencephalitis
    Radiology | Nuclear Medicine
    Experienced in Primary Amebic Meningoencephalitis
    Radiology | Nuclear Medicine
    Referral may be required

    Mskcc Radiology Group

    1275 York Ave, 
    New York, NY 
     (9.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Julio Arevalo-Perez is a Radiologist and a Nuclear Medicine provider practicing medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Arevalo-Perez is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Amebic Meningoencephalitis. His clinical expertise encompasses Pediatric Low-Grade Glioma (pLGG), Gastric Lymphoma, Arachnoiditis, Mikulicz Disease, and Hepatectomy.

    Experienced in Primary Amebic Meningoencephalitis
    Infectious Disease
    Experienced in Primary Amebic Meningoencephalitis
    Infectious Disease
    Referral may be required

    Murray Hill Ob.Gyn

    150 E 32nd St, 
    New York, NY 
     (10.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Vijaya Soma is an Infectious Disease provider practicing medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Soma is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Amebic Meningoencephalitis. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C), Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS), Primary Amebic Meningoencephalitis, and COVID-19.

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

    Callen Lorde

    356 W 18th St, 
    New York, NY 
     (10.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Richie Tran is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Tran is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Amebic Meningoencephalitis. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Myelitis, HIV/AIDS, AIDS Dysmorphic Syndrome, and AIDS Dementia Complex.

    Experienced in Primary Amebic Meningoencephalitis
    Experienced in Primary Amebic Meningoencephalitis
    Referral may be required

    NYU Langone Internal Medicine Associates

    222 E 41st St, 
    New York, NY 
     (10.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Arielle Kurzweil is a Neurologist practicing medicine in New York, New York. She has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Kurzweil is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Amebic Meningoencephalitis. Her clinical expertise encompasses Peripheral Neuropathy, Memory Loss, Vertigo, and Seizures.

    Experienced in Primary Amebic Meningoencephalitis
    Experienced in Primary Amebic Meningoencephalitis
    Referral may be required

    New York University

    530 1st Ave, 
    New York, NY 
     (10.7 miles away)
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ariane Lewis is a Neurologist practicing medicine in New York, New York. She has been practicing medicine for over 18 years. Dr. Lewis is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Amebic Meningoencephalitis. She is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS), Stroke, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Thrombectomy, and Spinal Fusion.

    Experienced in Primary Amebic Meningoencephalitis
    Experienced in Primary Amebic Meningoencephalitis
    Referral may be required

    Nyc Health Hospitals / Bellevue

    462 1st Ave, 
    New York, NY 
     (10.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kaitlyn Lillemoe is a Neurologist practicing medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Lillemoe is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Amebic Meningoencephalitis. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Stroke, Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), Primary Amebic Meningoencephalitis, Thrombectomy, and Transmyocardial Revascularization.

    Experienced in Primary Amebic Meningoencephalitis
    Infectious Disease
    Experienced in Primary Amebic Meningoencephalitis
    Infectious Disease
    Referral may be required

    Office

    341 E 25th St, 
    New York, NY 
     (10.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Photini Sinnis is an Infectious Disease provider practicing medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Sinnis is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Amebic Meningoencephalitis. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Malaria, Toxoplasmosis, and Primary Amebic Meningoencephalitis.

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

    Office

    4209 28th St, 
    Long Island City, NY 
     (11.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sharon Balter is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Long Island City, New York. Dr. Balter is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Amebic Meningoencephalitis. She is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Legionnaire Disease, Monkeypox, Typhus, and Hepatitis A.

    Experienced in Primary Amebic Meningoencephalitis
    Infectious Disease
    Experienced in Primary Amebic Meningoencephalitis
    Infectious Disease
    Referral may be required

    Rutgers Health Infectious Disease

    140 Bergen St # D, 
    Newark, NJ 
     (12.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Russian, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Diana Finkel is an Infectious Disease provider practicing medicine in Newark, New Jersey. Dr. Finkel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Amebic Meningoencephalitis. She is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses HIV/AIDS, Myelitis, AIDS Dysmorphic Syndrome, AIDS Dementia Complex, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Finkel is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 09/26/2026

    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 near hackensack, NJ?

    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 near hackensack, NJ?

    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 near hackensack, NJ?

    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 near hackensack, NJ?

    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 near hackensack, NJ?

    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 near hackensack, NJ?

    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 near hackensack, NJ?

    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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