The 20 Best Primary Amebic Meningoencephalitis Doctors Near Me in Houston, TX

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Last Updated: 09/19/2026

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MediFind found 23 doctor with experience in Primary Amebic Meningoencephalitis near Houston, TX. Of these, 21 are Experienced and 2 are Advanced.

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

    A-Helping Hand Pas

    2612 Harwood Rd Ste B, 
    Bedford, TX 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Hamid Moayad is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Bedford, Texas. Dr. Moayad is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Amebic Meningoencephalitis. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Microsporidiosis, Primary Amebic Meningoencephalitis, and Lyme Disease.

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

    Capital Advanced Wound Care PLLC

    2011 FM 102 Rd, 
    Wharton, TX 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi, Spanish, Urdu
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Sarfraz Aly is an Infectious Disease provider practicing medicine in Wharton, Texas. Dr. Aly is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Amebic Meningoencephalitis. He is also highly rated in 32 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lymphangitis, Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia, Cellulitis, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Aly is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Baylor Scott & White Clinic - Temple

    2401 S 31st St, 
    Temple, TX 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Taylor Yakubik is an Infectious Disease provider practicing medicine in Temple, Texas. Dr. Yakubik is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Amebic Meningoencephalitis. Her clinical expertise encompasses Primary Amebic Meningoencephalitis.

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    Experienced in Primary Amebic Meningoencephalitis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Primary Amebic Meningoencephalitis
    Internal Medicine
    3115 College Park Dr, Ste 112, 
    The Woodlands, TX 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Gujarati , Hindi
    Accepting New Patients

    Mamta Jain is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in The Woodlands, Texas. Dr. Jain is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Amebic Meningoencephalitis. She is also highly rated in 25 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hepatitis, Hepatitis C, HIV/AIDS, Hepatitis B, and Endoscopy. Dr. Jain is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Baylor College Of Medicine

    6701 Fannin St, 
    Houston, TX 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Gail Demmler is an Infectious Disease provider practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Demmler 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 Congenital Cytomegalovirus, Cytomegalovirus Infection, Cytomegalic Inclusion Disease, and Herpes Simplex Encephalitis. Dr. Demmler is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Baylor Scott & White Clinic - Temple

    2401 S 31st St, 
    Temple, TX 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Lauren Sisco is an Infectious Disease provider practicing medicine in Temple, Texas. Dr. Sisco is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Amebic Meningoencephalitis. Her clinical expertise encompasses Nontuberculous Mycobacterial Lung Disease, Osteomyelitis, Acute Pulmonary Histoplasmosis, and Osteomyelitis in Children. Dr. Sisco is board certified in Internal Medicine- American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Sisco is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Texas Childrens Hospital North Austin Campus

    9835 N Lake Creek Pkwy, 
    Austin, TX 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Beenish Rubbab is an Infectious Disease provider practicing medicine in Austin, Texas. Dr. Rubbab is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Amebic Meningoencephalitis. Her clinical expertise encompasses Primary Amebic Meningoencephalitis and Amebiasis.

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

    Texas TECH University Health Sciences Center

    3601 4th St, 
    Lubbock, TX 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Busara Songtanin is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Lubbock, Texas. Dr. Songtanin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Amebic Meningoencephalitis. She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Lymphocytic Colitis, Collagenous Colitis, Diarrhea, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy.

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

    Dallas County Hospital District

    5200 Harry Hines Blvd, 
    Dallas, TX 
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Abby Lau is an Infectious Disease provider practicing medicine in Dallas, Texas. She has been practicing medicine for over 18 years. Dr. Lau 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 HIV/AIDS, Myelitis, AIDS Dementia Complex, and AIDS Dysmorphic Syndrome.

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

    University Of Texas Southwestern Medical Center

    5323 Harry Hines Blvd, 
    Dallas, TX 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Ricardo La Hoz is an Infectious Disease provider practicing medicine in Dallas, Texas. Dr. La Hoz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Amebic Meningoencephalitis. He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cytomegalovirus Infection, Cytomegalic Inclusion Disease, Nocardiosis, and Cryptococcosis.

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

    Office

    1500 Cooper St, 
    Fort Worth, TX 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Lynne Eger is an Infectious Disease provider practicing medicine in Fort Worth, Texas. Dr. Eger is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Amebic Meningoencephalitis. Her clinical expertise encompasses Meningitis, Myelitis, Acute Flaccid Myelitis (AFM), Bacterial Meningitis, and Myringotomy. Dr. Eger is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Golden Triangle Emergency Center

    8035 Memorial Blvd, 
    Port Arthur, TX 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Syed Ali is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Port Arthur, Texas. Dr. Ali is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Amebic Meningoencephalitis. His clinical expertise encompasses Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia, Atypical Pneumonia, Primary Amebic Meningoencephalitis, and Pneumonia.

    Experienced in Primary Amebic Meningoencephalitis
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Primary Amebic Meningoencephalitis
    Family Medicine
    1701 E Pflugerville Pkwy, 
    Pflugerville, TX 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mili Sheth is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Pflugerville, Texas. Dr. Sheth is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Amebic Meningoencephalitis. Her clinical expertise encompasses Malaria, Pertussis, Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS), and Melioidosis.

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

    Internal Medicine Subspecialties Clinic-Nutrition

    2001 Inwood Rd Fl 9, 
    Dallas, TX 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Bonnie Prokesch is an Infectious Disease provider practicing medicine in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Prokesch is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Amebic Meningoencephalitis. She is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Leukemoid Reaction, HIV/AIDS, Myelitis, and AIDS Dysmorphic Syndrome.

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

    University Of Texas Southwestern Medical Center

    5323 Harry Hines Blvd, 
    Dallas, TX 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jeremy Chow is an Infectious Disease provider practicing medicine in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Chow 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 HIV/AIDS, Myelitis, AIDS Dysmorphic Syndrome, and AIDS Dementia Complex.

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

    Office

    2902 Haine Dr, 
    Harlingen, TX 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Frank Gilliam is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Harlingen, Texas. Dr. Gilliam 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 Seizures, Epilepsy, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, and Partial Familial Epilepsy. Dr. Gilliam is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Dallas County Hospital District

    5200 Harry Hines Blvd, 
    Dallas, TX 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ank Nijhawan is an Infectious Disease provider practicing medicine in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Nijhawan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Amebic Meningoencephalitis. She is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses HIV/AIDS, Kaposi Sarcoma, Myelitis, and AIDS Dysmorphic Syndrome.

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

    Office

    15655 Cypress Wood Medical Dr, 
    Houston, TX 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Shitiz Sriwastava is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Sriwastava is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Amebic Meningoencephalitis. He is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Progressive Multifocal Leukoencephalopathy, Encephalitis, Neurosarcoidosis, CACH Syndrome, and Tissue Biopsy. Dr. Sriwastava is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Dallas County Hospital District

    5200 Harry Hines Blvd, 
    Dallas, TX 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Ellen Kitchell is an Infectious Disease provider practicing medicine in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Kitchell 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 HIV/AIDS, Myelitis, AIDS Dysmorphic Syndrome, and AIDS Dementia Complex.

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

    University Of Texas Medical Branch

    301 University Blvd, 
    Galveston, TX 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Philip Keiser is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Galveston, Texas. Dr. Keiser is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Amebic Meningoencephalitis. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses HIV/AIDS, COVID-19, Myelitis, and AIDS Dysmorphic Syndrome. Dr. Keiser is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 09/19/2026

    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 Houston, TX?

    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 Houston, TX?

    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 Houston, TX?

    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 Houston, TX?

    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 Houston, TX?

    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 Houston, TX?

    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 Houston, TX?

    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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