The 20 Best Rasmussen Encephalitis Doctors Near Me in tampa, FL

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 15 doctor with experience in Rasmussen Encephalitis near tampa, FL. Of these, 14 are Experienced and 1 are Advanced.

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    Experienced in Rasmussen Encephalitis

    Dr. Christopher M. Bingham
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Rasmussen Encephalitis

    Dr. Christopher M. Bingham
    Internal Medicine

    Inpatient Specialists Group

    203 N Marion St Fl 2, 
    Tampa, FL 
     (0.2 miles away)
    813-428-6904
    Languages Spoken:
    English, German
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    Christopher Bingham is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Tampa, Florida. Dr. Bingham is rated as an Experienced 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 Chiari Malformation Type 1, Brain Herniation, Chiari Malformation, Awake Craniotomy, and Balloon Sinuplasty. Dr. Bingham is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Rasmussen Encephalitis
    Experienced in Rasmussen Encephalitis
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    Univ. Medical Service Association Inc.

    2 Tampa General Cir, 
    Tampa, FL 
     (1.0 miles away)
    813-974-2201
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Angelica Rivera-Cruz is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Tampa, Florida. Dr. Rivera-Cruz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rasmussen Encephalitis. She is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Seizures, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, Stiff Person Syndrome, and Memory Loss. Dr. Rivera-Cruz is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Univ. Medical Service Association Inc.

    2 Tampa General Cir, 
    Tampa, FL 
     (1.0 miles away)
    813-250-2171
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Bulgarian, Polish, Russian
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    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Rossitza Chichkova is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Tampa, Florida. Dr. Chichkova is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rasmussen Encephalitis. She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Myasthenia Gravis, Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy, Progressive Multifocal Leukoencephalopathy, and Peripheral Neuropathy. Dr. Chichkova is currently accepting new patients.

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    Experienced in Rasmussen Encephalitis
    Experienced in Rasmussen Encephalitis
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    Univ. Medical Service Association Inc.

    2 Tampa General Cir, 
    Tampa, FL 
     (1.0 miles away)
    813-259-8577
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Rebecca Hurst is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Tampa, Florida. Dr. Hurst 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 Stiff Person Syndrome, Myasthenia Gravis, Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy, Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Hurst is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Univ. Medical Service Association Inc.

    2 Tampa General Cir, 
    Tampa, FL 
     (1.0 miles away)
    813-396-9478
    Languages Spoken:
    English, French, Spanish
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    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Selim Benbadis is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Tampa, Florida. Dr. Benbadis is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rasmussen Encephalitis. He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Seizures, Epilepsy, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, Absence Seizure, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Benbadis is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Office

    17 Davis Blvd Ste 308, 
    Tampa, FL 
     (1.1 miles away)
    813-972-2000
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Daniel Kaplan is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Tampa, Florida. Dr. Kaplan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rasmussen Encephalitis. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Dysarthria, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, Hemiplegia, and Stroke. Dr. Kaplan is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Rasmussen Encephalitis

    Dr. Kyle A. Wuthrich
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Rasmussen Encephalitis

    Dr. Kyle A. Wuthrich
    Internal Medicine

    Nicholas Koehler P.A.

    5802 N 30th St, 
    Tampa, FL 
     (3.9 miles away)
    813-236-5100
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients
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    Kyle Wuthrich is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Tampa, Florida. Dr. Wuthrich is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rasmussen Encephalitis. His clinical expertise encompasses Anti-NMDA Receptor Encephalitis, Rasmussen Encephalitis, Encephalitis, and Myasthenia Gravis. Dr. Wuthrich is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Univ. Medical Service Association Inc.

    13330 Usf Laurel Dr, 
    Tampa, FL 
     (8.3 miles away)
    813-821-8038
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    John Ciotti is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Tampa, Florida. Dr. Ciotti is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rasmussen Encephalitis. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), Neuromyelitis Optica, and Optic Neuritis. Dr. Ciotti is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Moffitt Cancer Center, Magnolia Campus

    12902 Usf Magnolia Dr, 
    Tampa, FL 
     (8.1 miles away)
    813-692-4122
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Edwin Peguero is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Tampa, Florida. Dr. Peguero is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rasmussen Encephalitis. He is also highly rated in 23 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Posterior Fossa Tumor, Astrocytoma, Atypical Teratoid Rhabdoid Tumor (ATRT), and Neuroepithelioma. Dr. Peguero is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Moffitt Cancer Center, Magnolia Campus

    12902 Usf Magnolia Dr, 
    Tampa, FL 
     (8.1 miles away)
    813-723-4721
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Sepideh Mokhtari is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Tampa, Florida. Dr. Mokhtari is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rasmussen Encephalitis. She is also highly rated in 43 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Brain Tumor, Glioma, Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1), and Neurofibromatosis. Dr. Mokhtari is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Rasmussen Encephalitis

    Dr. Misbahuddin O. Syed
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Rasmussen Encephalitis

    Dr. Misbahuddin O. Syed
    Internal Medicine

    Moffitt Magnolia Campus

    12902 Usf Magnolia Dr, 
    Tampa, FL 
     (8.1 miles away)
    888-663-3488
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Misbahuddin Syed is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Tampa, Florida. Dr. Syed is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rasmussen Encephalitis. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Thrombophlebitis, Malnutrition, Pulmonary Embolism, Gastrostomy, and Bone Marrow Aspiration. Dr. Syed is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Moffitt Cancer Center, Magnolia Campus

    12902 Usf Magnolia Dr, 
    Tampa, FL 
     (8.1 miles away)
    813-922-8113
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Muhammad Jaffer is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Tampa, Florida. Dr. Jaffer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rasmussen Encephalitis. He is also highly rated in 21 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Metastatic Brain Tumor, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, Brain Tumor, and Posterior Fossa Tumor. Dr. Jaffer is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Rasmussen Encephalitis

    Dr. Matthew A. Baron
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Rasmussen Encephalitis

    Dr. Matthew A. Baron
    Internal Medicine

    Moffitt Magnolia Campus

    12902 Usf Magnolia Dr, 
    Tampa, FL 
     (8.1 miles away)
    888-663-3488
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Matthew Baron is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Tampa, Florida. Dr. Baron is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rasmussen Encephalitis. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Brain Herniation, Chiari Malformation Type 1, Chiari Malformation, Awake Craniotomy, and Deep Brain Stimulation.

    Experienced in Rasmussen Encephalitis

    Dr. Jacqueline T. Wesolow
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Rasmussen Encephalitis

    Dr. Jacqueline T. Wesolow
    Internal Medicine

    Moffitt Magnolia Campus

    12902 Usf Magnolia Dr, 
    Tampa, FL 
     (8.1 miles away)
    888-663-3488
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    See accepted insurances
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Jacqueline Wesolow is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Tampa, Florida. Dr. Wesolow is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rasmussen Encephalitis. She is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Neuroendocrine Tumor, Pseudomyxoma Peritonei, Malnutrition, Liver Embolization, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Wesolow is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Pioneer Medical Group PL.

    13067 N Telecom Pkwy, 
    Temple Terrace, FL 
     (9.5 miles away)
    866-666-1114
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients

    Stephanie Maciver is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Temple Terrace, Florida. Dr. Maciver is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rasmussen Encephalitis. She is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Seizures, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, Memory Loss, Epilepsy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Maciver is currently accepting new patients.

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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 tampa, FL?

    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 tampa, FL?

    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 do I find the best Rasmussen Encephalitis doctor near tampa, FL?

    You can find a Rasmussen Encephalitis doctor in any of the 10 largest U.S. cities by clicking below:

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    How does MediFind rank Rasmussen Encephalitis doctors near tampa, FL?

    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 tampa, FL?

    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 tampa, FL?

    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 tampa, FL?

    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 tampa, FL?

    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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