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

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The 20 Best Primary Amebic Meningoencephalitis Doctors in Pennsylvania, US

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 16 doctor with experience in Primary Amebic Meningoencephalitis near Pennsylvania, US. Of these, 14 are Experienced and 2 are Advanced.

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    Experienced in Primary Amebic Meningoencephalitis
    Experienced in Primary Amebic Meningoencephalitis

    Phoenixville Hospital

    140 Nutt Road, 
    Phoenixville, PA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    . Dr. Malhotra is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Amebic Meningoencephalitis. His top areas of expertise are Stroke, Multicentric Reticulohistiocytosis, Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), Thrombectomy, and Stent Placement.

    Experienced in Primary Amebic Meningoencephalitis
    Radiology
    Experienced in Primary Amebic Meningoencephalitis
    Radiology

    GMC General Diagnostic Radiology

    100 North Academy Avenue, 
    Danville, PA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kai Wang is a Radiologist in Danville, Pennsylvania. Dr. Wang is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Amebic Meningoencephalitis. His top areas of expertise are Liver Cancer, PEPCK 1 Deficiency, Liver Failure, Endoscopy, and Posterior Fossa Decompression.

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

    MacGregor Infection Medicine And Travel Program

    3400 Civic Center Boulevard, South Pavilion, 4th Floor, 
    Philadelphia, PA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Neil Fishman is an Infectious Disease provider in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Fishman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Amebic Meningoencephalitis. His top areas of expertise are Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA), West Nile Virus Infection, COVID-19, and Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C).

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

    The Milton S. Hershey Medical Center

    500 University Dr, 
    Hershey, PA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jose Stoute is an Infectious Disease provider in Hershey, Pennsylvania. Dr. Stoute is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Amebic Meningoencephalitis. His top areas of expertise are Primary Amebic Meningoencephalitis, Malaria, Sepsis, and Osteomyelitis in Children.

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

    The Milton S. Hershey Medical Center

    500 University Dr, 
    Hershey, PA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Paddy Ssentongo is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Hershey, Pennsylvania. Dr. Ssentongo is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Amebic Meningoencephalitis. His top areas of expertise are Primary Amebic Meningoencephalitis, COVID-19, Neonatal Sepsis, and Epilepsy.

    Jonathan R. Powell
    Experienced in Primary Amebic Meningoencephalitis
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Primary Amebic Meningoencephalitis
    Family Medicine

    Renaissance Family Practice-UPMC

    619 Mount Royal Boulevard, 
    Pittsburgh, PA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Jonathan Powell, MD, specializes in family medicine and is certified by the American Board of Family Medicine. He practices at Renaissance Family Practice-UPMC and is affiliated with UPMC St. Margaret. He completed his residency at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. Dr. Powell is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Amebic Meningoencephalitis. His top areas of expertise are Non-Langerhans-Cell Histiocytosis, Multicentric Reticulohistiocytosis, Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis, and Reticulohistiocytoma.

    James J. Sejvar
    Experienced in Primary Amebic Meningoencephalitis
    Experienced in Primary Amebic Meningoencephalitis

    UPMC Neurological Institute - Magee

    300 Halket Street, Suite 4500, 
    Pittsburgh, PA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    James Sejvar, MD, specializes in neurology and is board certified in neurology by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. He practices at University of Pittsburgh Physicians, Department of Neurology and is affiliated with UPMC East and UPMC McKeesport. Dr. Sejvar completed his fellowship at Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, residency at Mayo Clinic School of Graduate Medical Education, and medical education at Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth. Dr. Sejvar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Amebic Meningoencephalitis. His top areas of expertise are Guillain-Barre Syndrome, Acute Flaccid Myelitis (AFM), Encephalitis, and Zika Virus Disease.

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

    Temple University Hospital

    3401 N Broad St, 
    Philadelphia, PA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Daniel Mueller is an Infectious Disease provider in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Mueller is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Amebic Meningoencephalitis. His top areas of expertise are Strep Throat, Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA), Primary Amebic Meningoencephalitis, and Infective Endocarditis.

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

    Children's Hospital Of Philadelphia

    3401 Civic Center Blvd, 
    Philadelphia, PA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Coralee Del Valle Mojica is an Infectious Disease provider in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Del Valle Mojica is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Amebic Meningoencephalitis. Her top areas of expertise are Congenital Toxoplasmosis, Strep Throat, Primary Amebic Meningoencephalitis, and Pharyngomaxillary Space Abscess.

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

    Office

    3401 Civic Center Blvd, 
    Philadelphia, PA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Karuna Shekdar is a Neuroradiologist in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Shekdar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Amebic Meningoencephalitis. Her top areas of expertise are Cortical Dysplasia, Neurofibromatosis, Craniopharyngioma, and Lhermitte-Duclos Disease.

    Experienced in Primary Amebic Meningoencephalitis
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Primary Amebic Meningoencephalitis
    Family Medicine

    St. Luke's Family Practice-Forks

    2003 Sullivan Trl, 
    Easton, PA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Neha Rastogi is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Easton, Pennsylvania. Dr. Rastogi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Amebic Meningoencephalitis. Her top areas of expertise are Primary Immunodeficiency (PID), Wiskott-Aldrich Syndrome, Beta Thalassemia, and Infantile Neutropenia.

    Experienced in Primary Amebic Meningoencephalitis
    Pediatric Neurology
    Experienced in Primary Amebic Meningoencephalitis
    Pediatric Neurology

    Office

    3401 Civic Center Blvd, 
    Philadelphia, PA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jennifer Mcguire is a Pediatric Neurologist in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Mcguire 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), Neurotoxicity Syndromes, Meningitis, and Cortical Dysplasia.

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

    Trustees Of The University Of Pennsylvania

    3400 Spruce St, 
    Philadelphia, PA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    David Pegues is an Infectious Disease provider in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Pegues is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Amebic Meningoencephalitis. His top areas of expertise are Febrile Neutropenia, Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA), Sepsis, and Pneumonia.

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

    Office

    3401 Civic Center Blvd, 
    Philadelphia, PA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Andrew Steenhoff is a Pediatric Infectious Disease provider in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Steenhoff is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Amebic Meningoencephalitis. His top areas of expertise are Neonatal Sepsis, HIV/AIDS, Diarrhea, and Malnutrition.

    Experienced in Primary Amebic Meningoencephalitis
    Experienced in Primary Amebic Meningoencephalitis

    Office

    490 E North Ave Ste 500, 
    Pittsburgh, PA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Thomas Scott is a Neurologist in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Scott is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Amebic Meningoencephalitis. His top areas of expertise are Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), Neurosarcoidosis, and Transverse Myelitis.

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

    Children's Hospital Of Philadelphia

    3401 Civic Center Blvd, 
    Philadelphia, PA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Alexandra Medoro is an Infectious Disease provider in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Medoro is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Amebic Meningoencephalitis. Her top areas of expertise are Congenital Cytomegalovirus, Cytomegalovirus Infection, Cytomegalic Inclusion Disease, and Sepsis.

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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 Pennsylvania, 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 Pennsylvania, 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 Pennsylvania, 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 Pennsylvania, 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 Pennsylvania, 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 Pennsylvania, 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 Pennsylvania, 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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