The 20 Best Rasmussen Encephalitis Doctors Near Me in columbia, MD

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 13 doctor with experience in Rasmussen Encephalitis near columbia, MD. Of these, 12 are Experienced and 1 are Advanced.

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13 providers found
    Experienced in Rasmussen Encephalitis
    Experienced in Rasmussen Encephalitis
    Referral may be required

    MedStar Health

    10980 Grantchester Way, 
    Columbia, MD 
     (0.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Muhammad Anjum is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Columbia, Maryland. Dr. Anjum is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rasmussen Encephalitis. His clinical expertise encompasses Orthostatic Hypotension, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, Seizures, and Low Blood Pressure.

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

    Johns Hopkins Outpatient Center

    Baltimore, MD 
     (14.6 miles away)
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English, German
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    John Probasco is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Baltimore, Maryland. He has been practicing medicine for over 18 years. Dr. Probasco 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 Encephalitis, Anti-NMDA Receptor Encephalitis, Status Epilepticus, Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Probasco is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology. Dr. Probasco is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Medstar Medical Group Ii LLC

    1406 Crain S Hwy 106, 
    Glen Burnie, MD 
     (12.8 miles away)
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Richard Choi is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Glen Burnie, Maryland. He has been practicing medicine for over 18 years. Dr. Choi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rasmussen Encephalitis. He is also highly rated in 25 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Stroke, Apoplexy, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Transmyocardial Revascularization, and Stent Placement. Dr. Choi is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Johns Hopkins Outpatient Center

    601 North Caroline Street, Floor 5, Floor 5, 
    Baltimore, MD 
     (14.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Brenda Banwell is a Pediatric Neurologist and a Neurologist practicing medicine in Baltimore, Maryland. Dr. Banwell is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rasmussen Encephalitis. She is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Multiple Sclerosis (MS), CACH Syndrome, Optic Neuritis, and Transverse Myelitis. Dr. Banwell is board certified in Royal College Of Physicians And Surgeons Of Canada. Dr. Banwell is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Johns Hopkins Outpatient Center

    601 North Caroline Street, Floor 5, Floor 5, 
    Baltimore, MD 
     (14.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Michael Kornberg is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Baltimore, Maryland. Dr. Kornberg is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rasmussen Encephalitis. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), CACH Syndrome, Optic Neuritis, and Microvascular Decompression. Dr. Kornberg is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Johns Hopkins Outpatient Center

    Baltimore, MD 
     (14.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Tamil
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Arun Venkatesan is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Baltimore, Maryland. Dr. Venkatesan 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 Encephalitis, Herpes Simplex Encephalitis, Anti-NMDA Receptor Encephalitis, and Multiple Sclerosis (MS). Dr. Venkatesan is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology. Dr. Venkatesan is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Rasmussen Encephalitis
    Experienced in Rasmussen Encephalitis
    Referral required

    Johns Hopkins Outpatient Center

    601 North Caroline Street, Floor 5, Floor 5, 
    Baltimore, MD 
     (14.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Justin Mcarthur is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Baltimore, Maryland. Dr. Mcarthur 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 Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), Progressive Multifocal Leukoencephalopathy, and Encephalitis. Dr. Mcarthur is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology and American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Mcarthur is currently accepting new patients.

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

    University Of Maryland Rehabilitation & Orthopaedic Institute Department Of Neurology

    2200 Kernan Drive, 
    Baltimore, MD 
     (11.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Melissa Motta is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Baltimore, Maryland. Dr. Motta 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 Stroke, Apoplexy, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Gastrostomy, and Thrombectomy. Dr. Motta is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology - Neurology, 2012 and American Board Of Psychiatry & Neurology - NeuroCritical Care, 2021. Dr. Motta is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Rasmussen Encephalitis
    Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine | Neurology
    Experienced in Rasmussen Encephalitis
    Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine | Neurology
    Referral may be required

    Peds Neurology PSB

    120 Penn Street, 
    Baltimore, MD 
     (13.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Neil Porter is a Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine specialist and a Neurologist practicing medicine in Baltimore, Maryland. Dr. Porter is rated as an Experienced 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 Myasthenia Gravis, Mononeuritis Multiplex, Multiple Mononeuropathy, Riboflavin Transporter Deficiency Neuronopathy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Porter is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology - Clinical Neurophysiology, 1997 and American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology - Neurology, 1996. Dr. Porter is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Neurology Care Center

    16 South Eutaw Street, Floor 3, 
    Baltimore, MD 
     (14.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    David Benavides is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Baltimore, Maryland. Dr. Benavides 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 Anti-NMDA Receptor Encephalitis, Encephalitis, Multiple Sclerosis (MS), and Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS). Dr. Benavides is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology - Neurology, 2014. Dr. Benavides is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Neurology Care Center

    16 South Eutaw Street, Floor 3, 
    Baltimore, MD 
     (14.1 miles away)
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Sarah Fredrich is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Baltimore, Maryland. She has been practicing medicine for over 10 years. Dr. Fredrich 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 Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Myelin Oligodendrocyte Glycoprotein Antibody-Associated Disease, and Encephalitis. Dr. Fredrich is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology - Neurology, 2020. Dr. Fredrich is currently accepting new patients.

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

    PMR Outpatient Clinic

    Baltimore, MD 
     (14.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Laura Black is a Physiatrist and a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Baltimore, Maryland. Dr. Black 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 Cerebral Palsy, Spastic Diplegia Infantile Type, Recessive Chondrodysplasia Punctata 1, and Chondrodysplasia Punctata with Steroid Sulfatase Deficiency. Dr. Black is board certified in American Board Of Physical Medicine And Rehabilitation. Dr. Black is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Rasmussen Encephalitis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Rasmussen Encephalitis
    Internal Medicine

    BW Primary Care Associates-Eldersburg

    6190 Georgetown Blvd Ste 104, 
    Eldersburg, MD 
     (14.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Thomas Withuhn is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Eldersburg, Maryland. Dr. Withuhn is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rasmussen Encephalitis. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Streptococcal Group A Infection, Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH). Dr. Withuhn 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 columbia, MD?

    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 columbia, MD?

    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 columbia, MD?

    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 columbia, MD?

    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 columbia, MD?

    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 columbia, MD?

    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 columbia, MD?

    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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