The 20 Best Rasmussen Encephalitis Doctors Near Me in sunnyvale, CA

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 75 doctor with experience in Rasmussen Encephalitis near sunnyvale, CA. Of these, 63 are Experienced and 12 are Advanced.

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    Advanced in Rasmussen Encephalitis
    Advanced in Rasmussen Encephalitis
    Referral may be required

    Stanford Hospital And Clinics

    965 High St, 
    Palo Alto,, CA 
     (8.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Safwan Jaradeh is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Palo Alto,, California. Dr. Jaradeh is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rasmussen Encephalitis. He is also highly rated in 33 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Dysautonomia, Orthostatic Hypotension, Low Blood Pressure, and Cold-Induced Sweating Syndrome. Dr. Jaradeh is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Rasmussen Encephalitis
    Pediatric Neurology
    Advanced in Rasmussen Encephalitis
    Pediatric Neurology
    Referral may be required

    Child And Adolescent Mental Health-Stanford Children's Health Specialty Services-Sunnyvale

    1195 W Fremont Ave, 
    Sunnyvale, CA 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dawn Duane is a Pediatric Neurologist practicing medicine in Sunnyvale, California. Dr. Duane is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rasmussen Encephalitis. She is also highly rated in 36 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Microcephaly, Genetic Epilepsy with Febrile Seizures Plus (GEFS+), Aphantasia, and Early Infantile Epileptic Encephalopathy.

    Experienced in Rasmussen Encephalitis
    Pediatric Neurology
    Experienced in Rasmussen Encephalitis
    Pediatric Neurology
    Referral may be required

    Child And Adolescent Mental Health-Stanford Children's Health Specialty Services-Sunnyvale

    1195 W Fremont Ave, 
    Sunnyvale, CA 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ana Tesi-Rocha is a Pediatric Neurologist practicing medicine in Sunnyvale, California. Dr. Tesi-Rocha is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rasmussen Encephalitis. She is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), Amyotonia Congenita, and Congenital Myasthenic Syndrome.

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    Experienced in Rasmussen Encephalitis
    Experienced in Rasmussen Encephalitis
    Referral may be required

    Child And Adolescent Mental Health-Stanford Children's Health Specialty Services-Sunnyvale

    1195 W Fremont Ave, 
    Sunnyvale, CA 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Katherine Xiong is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Sunnyvale, California. Dr. Xiong is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rasmussen Encephalitis. She is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Seizures, Epilepsy Juvenile Absence, Absence Seizure, and Genetic Epilepsy with Febrile Seizures Plus (GEFS+).

    Advanced in Rasmussen Encephalitis
    Advanced in Rasmussen Encephalitis
    Referral may be required

    Stanford Hospital And Clinics

    965 High St, 
    Palo Alto, CA 
     (8.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Carl Gold is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Gold is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rasmussen Encephalitis. He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Encephalitis, Meningitis, Seizures, and Neurotoxicity Syndromes.

    Advanced in Rasmussen Encephalitis
    Advanced in Rasmussen Encephalitis
    Referral may be required

    Stanford Hospital And Clinics

    965 High St, 
    Palo Alto, CA 
     (8.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Brian Scott is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Scott is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rasmussen Encephalitis. He is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Neurotoxicity Syndromes, Guillain-Barre Syndrome, Miller-Fisher Syndrome, and Chronic Polyradiculoneuritis.

    Advanced in Rasmussen Encephalitis
    Advanced in Rasmussen Encephalitis
    Referral may be required

    Stanford Hospital And Clinics

    965 High St, 
    Palo Alto, CA 
     (8.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kathryn Kvam is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Palo Alto, California. She has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Kvam is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rasmussen Encephalitis. She is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Encephalitis, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Miller-Fisher Syndrome, and Guillain-Barre Syndrome.

    Advanced in Rasmussen Encephalitis
    Neurology
    Advanced in Rasmussen Encephalitis
    Neurology
    Referral may be required

    Stanford Hospital And Clinics

    300 Pasteur Dr, 
    Stanford, CA 
     (8.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    May Han is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Stanford, California. Dr. Han is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rasmussen Encephalitis. She is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Transverse Myelitis, Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), and Encephalitis.

    Advanced in Rasmussen Encephalitis
    Advanced in Rasmussen Encephalitis
    Referral may be required

    Stanford Hospital And Clinics

    300 Pasteur Dr, 
    Stanford, CA 
     (8.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Lawrence Recht is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Stanford, California. Dr. Recht is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rasmussen Encephalitis. He is also highly rated in 42 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Glioblastoma, Astrocytoma, Glioma, and Brain Tumor.

    Advanced in Rasmussen Encephalitis
    Advanced in Rasmussen Encephalitis
    Referral may be required

    Outpatient Neurologic Rehabilitation Program

    213 Quarry Rd, 
    Palo Alto, CA 
     (8.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Kristin Galetta is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Galetta is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rasmussen Encephalitis. She is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), Encephalitis, Transmyocardial Revascularization, and Stent Placement. Dr. Galetta is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Rasmussen Encephalitis
    Advanced in Rasmussen Encephalitis
    Referral may be required

    Outpatient Neurologic Rehabilitation Program

    213 Quarry Rd, 
    Palo Alto, CA 
     (8.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Scheherazade Le is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Le is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rasmussen Encephalitis. She is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Seizures, Epilepsy, Encephalitis, Endovascular Embolization, and Carotid Artery Surgery.

    Advanced in Rasmussen Encephalitis
    Pediatric Neurology
    Advanced in Rasmussen Encephalitis
    Pediatric Neurology
    Referral may be required

    Lucile Packard Children's Hospital Stanford

    725 Welch Rd, 
    Palo Alto, CA 
     (8.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Keith Van Haren is a Pediatric Neurologist practicing medicine in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Van Haren is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rasmussen Encephalitis. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Adrenoleukodystrophy (ALD), Rasmussen Encephalitis, CACH Syndrome, and Metachromatic Leukodystrophy.

    Advanced in Rasmussen Encephalitis
    Advanced in Rasmussen Encephalitis
    Referral may be required

    Stanford Rehabilitation Clinic

    730 Welch Rd, 
    Palo Alto, CA 
     (8.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    William Gallentine is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Gallentine is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rasmussen Encephalitis. He is also highly rated in 29 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Seizures, Epilepsy Juvenile Absence, Memory Loss, and Absence Seizure. Dr. Gallentine is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Rasmussen Encephalitis
    Experienced in Rasmussen Encephalitis
    Referral may be required

    Stanford Rehabilitation Clinic

    730 Welch Rd, 
    Palo Alto, CA 
     (8.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Courtney Wusthoff is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Wusthoff is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rasmussen Encephalitis. She is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Epilepsy in Children, Seizures, West Syndrome, and Absence Seizure.

    Advanced in Rasmussen Encephalitis
    Pediatric Neurology
    Advanced in Rasmussen Encephalitis
    Pediatric Neurology
    Referral may be required

    LPCH- Neurology (Palo Alto)

    730 Welch Rd, 
    Palo Alto, CA 
     (8.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Shannon Beres is a Pediatric Neurologist practicing medicine in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Beres is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rasmussen Encephalitis. She is also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1), Marcus Gunn Phenomenon, Neurofibromatosis, and Legius Syndrome.

    Experienced in Rasmussen Encephalitis
    Pediatrics
    Experienced in Rasmussen Encephalitis
    Pediatrics
    Referral may be required

    Facial Reconstructive Surgical And Medical Center

    750 Welch Rd Ste 317, 
    Palo Alto, CA 
     (8.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sonia Partap is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Partap is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rasmussen Encephalitis. She is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Embryonal Tumor with Multilayered Rosettes, Gliomatosis Cerebri, Pediatric Low-Grade Glioma (pLGG), and Infant Botulism.

    Experienced in Rasmussen Encephalitis
    Pediatrics
    Experienced in Rasmussen Encephalitis
    Pediatrics
    Referral may be required

    Office

    770 Welch Rd Ste 350, 
    Palo Alto, CA 
     (8.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Felice Su is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Su is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rasmussen Encephalitis. Her clinical expertise encompasses Rasmussen Encephalitis, Subglottic Stenosis, Liver Failure, Asthma in Children, and Adenoidectomy. Dr. Su is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Rasmussen Encephalitis
    Pediatric Neurology
    Experienced in Rasmussen Encephalitis
    Pediatric Neurology
    Referral may be required

    Mary L. Johnson Specialty Services-Genetics Services

    730 Welch Rd Fl 2, 
    Palo Alto, CA 
     (8.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Felicia Reinitz is a Pediatric Neurologist practicing medicine in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Reinitz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rasmussen Encephalitis. Her clinical expertise encompasses Rasmussen Encephalitis.

    Experienced in Rasmussen Encephalitis
    Pediatric Neurology
    Experienced in Rasmussen Encephalitis
    Pediatric Neurology
    Referral may be required

    Stanford Hospital And Clinics

    965 High St, 
    Palo Alto, CA 
     (8.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Ann Hyslop is a Pediatric Neurologist practicing medicine in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Hyslop is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rasmussen Encephalitis. She is also highly rated in 30 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Seizures, Genetic Epilepsy with Febrile Seizures Plus (GEFS+), Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome (LGS), and Absence Seizure. Dr. Hyslop is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Rasmussen Encephalitis
    Experienced in Rasmussen Encephalitis
    Referral may be required

    Stanford Hospital And Clinics

    965 High St, 
    Palo Alto, CA 
     (8.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Hannah Kirsch is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Kirsch is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rasmussen Encephalitis. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Stroke, Apoplexy, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, and Pulmonary Arteriovenous Malformation (PAVM).

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    Last Updated: 09/26/2026

    What is the definition of Rasmussen Encephalitis?

    Rasmussen encephalitis is a chronic inflammatory neurological disease that usually affects only one hemisphere of the brain. Rasmussen encephalitis is characterized by frequent and severe seizures, loss of motor skills and speech, paralysis on one side of the body (hemiparesis), inflammation of the brain (encephalitis), and mental deterioration. While the cause of Rasmussen encephalitis is unknown, there is evidence that in many patients it is an autoimmune disorder.

    When should I see a Rasmussen Encephalitis doctor near sunnyvale, CA?

    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 Rasmussen Encephalitis doctor near sunnyvale, CA?

    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 Rasmussen Encephalitis doctors near sunnyvale, CA?

    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 Rasmussen Encephalitis doctors near sunnyvale, CA?

    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 Rasmussen Encephalitis doctor near sunnyvale, CA?

    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 Rasmussen Encephalitis doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Rasmussen Encephalitis 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 Rasmussen Encephalitis doctor near sunnyvale, CA?

    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 Rasmussen Encephalitis 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 Rasmussen Encephalitis 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 Rasmussen Encephalitis doctors near sunnyvale, CA?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Rasmussen Encephalitis 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 Rasmussen Encephalitis doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Rasmussen Encephalitis 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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