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    MediFind found 87 doctor with experience in Rasmussen Encephalitis near Pennsylvania, US. Of these, 78 are Experienced, 5 are Advanced and 4 are Distinguished.

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    87 providers found
      Jenny J. Linnoila
      Distinguished in Rasmussen Encephalitis
      Distinguished in Rasmussen Encephalitis

      UPMC Neurological Institute - Magee

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

      Jenny Linnoila, MD, PhD, specializes in neurology and is board-certified in neurology by the American Osteopathic Board of Neurology & Psychiatry. She practices at University of Pittsburgh Physicians, Department of Neurology and is affiliated with UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital and UPMC Shadyside. Dr. Linnoila completed her medical education at University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, residency at Massachusetts General Hospital - Harvard Medical School, and fellowship at Mayo Clinic School of Graduate Medical Education. Dr. Linnoila is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rasmussen Encephalitis. Her top areas of expertise are Encephalitis, Anti-NMDA Receptor Encephalitis, Rasmussen Encephalitis, and Herpes Simplex Encephalitis.

      Distinguished in Rasmussen Encephalitis
      Distinguished in Rasmussen Encephalitis

      Advocare, LLC

      1100 Horizon Cir, 
      Chalfont, PA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Sharon Stoll is a Neurologist in Chalfont, Pennsylvania. Dr. Stoll is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rasmussen Encephalitis. Her top areas of expertise are Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Anti-NMDA Receptor Encephalitis, Rasmussen Encephalitis, and Encephalitis. Dr. Stoll is currently accepting new patients.

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      Distinguished in Rasmussen Encephalitis
      Distinguished in Rasmussen Encephalitis

      Penn Neuroscience Center - Neurology

      3400 Civic Center Boulevard, South Pavilion, 2nd Floor, 
      Philadelphia, PA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Eric Lancaster is a Neurologist in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Lancaster is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rasmussen Encephalitis. His top areas of expertise are Encephalitis, Paraneoplastic Cerebellar Degeneration, Anti-NMDA Receptor Encephalitis, and Continuous Muscle Fiber Activity Hereditary. Dr. Lancaster is currently accepting new patients.

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      Distinguished in Rasmussen Encephalitis
      Neurology
      Distinguished in Rasmussen Encephalitis
      Neurology

      Penn Neuroscience Center - Neurology

      3400 Civic Center Boulevard, South Pavilion, 2nd Floor, 
      Philadelphia, PA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Amit Bar is a Neurologist in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Bar is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rasmussen Encephalitis. His top areas of expertise are Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), CACH Syndrome, and Encephalitis. Dr. Bar is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Rasmussen Encephalitis
      Family Medicine
      Advanced in Rasmussen Encephalitis
      Family Medicine

      International Healing Ministries

      5724 Clymer Rd, 
      Quakertown, PA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      William Kracht is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Quakertown, Pennsylvania. Dr. Kracht is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rasmussen Encephalitis. His top areas of expertise are Inborn Amino Acid Metabolism Disorder, Homocystinuria, Methylmalonic Acidemia with Homocystinuria, and Triple A Syndrome.

      Advanced in Rasmussen Encephalitis
      Advanced in Rasmussen Encephalitis
      3800 Sierra Cir, Suite 100, 
      Center Valley, PA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Angela Camasto is a Pediatrics provider in Center Valley, Pennsylvania. Dr. Camasto is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rasmussen Encephalitis. Her top areas of expertise are Rasmussen Encephalitis, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Lyme Disease, and Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorders Associated with Streptococcus Infections.

      Advanced in Rasmussen Encephalitis
      Neurology | Psychiatry
      Advanced in Rasmussen Encephalitis
      Neurology | Psychiatry

      Phoenix Rehabilitation And Health Services Inc

      2000 Westinghouse Dr, 
      Cranberry Township, PA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Dronacharya Lamichhane is a Neurologist and a Psychiatrist in Cranberry Township, Pennsylvania. Dr. Lamichhane is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rasmussen Encephalitis. His top areas of expertise are Movement Disorders, Parkinson's Disease, Secondary Parkinsonism, and Progressive Supranuclear Palsy.

      Advanced in Rasmussen Encephalitis
      Advanced in Rasmussen Encephalitis

      Phoenix Rehabilitation And Health Services Inc

      2000 Westinghouse Dr, Suite 200, 
      Cranberry Township, PA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Bryanna Gulotta is a Neurologist in Cranberry Township, Pennsylvania. Dr. Gulotta is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rasmussen Encephalitis. Her top areas of expertise are Benign Rolandic Epilepsy, Seizures, Congenital Mirror Movement Disorder, and Serotonin Syndrome.

      Advanced in Rasmussen Encephalitis
      Advanced in Rasmussen Encephalitis

      Jefferson University Physicians

      909 Walnut St, 2nd Floor, 
      Philadelphia, PA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Matthew Berk is a Neurologist in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Berk is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rasmussen Encephalitis. His top areas of expertise are Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease, Anti-NMDA Receptor Encephalitis, Rasmussen Encephalitis, Seizures, and Gastrostomy.

      Alan S. Plotzker
      Experienced in Rasmussen Encephalitis
      Experienced in Rasmussen Encephalitis

      UPMC Department Of Neurology

      3471 5th Avenue, Suite 810, 
      Pittsburgh, PA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Alan Plotzker, MD, is a neurologist certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. He received his medical degree from Washington University and completed his residency at Washington University, followed by his fellowship at Barnes-Jewish Hospital. View the full list of Dr. Plotzker’s publications on PubMed. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/?term=plotzker%2C+A. Dr. Plotzker is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rasmussen Encephalitis. His top areas of expertise are Anti-NMDA Receptor Encephalitis, Rasmussen Encephalitis, Encephalitis, and Cerebral Amyloid Angiopathy.

      Erica M. Grazioli
      Experienced in Rasmussen Encephalitis
      Sleep Medicine
      Experienced in Rasmussen Encephalitis
      Sleep Medicine

      UPMC Neurological Institute

      120 East 2nd Street, Floor 3, 
      Erie, PA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Erica Grazioli is a Sleep Medicine provider in Erie, Pennsylvania. Dr. Grazioli is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rasmussen Encephalitis. Her top areas of expertise are Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), Complex Regional Pain Syndrome, and Obstructive Sleep Apnea. Dr. Grazioli is currently accepting new patients.

      Trevor A. Phinney
      Experienced in Rasmussen Encephalitis
      Experienced in Rasmussen Encephalitis

      UPMC Hamot Neurology

      201 State Street, 
      Erie, PA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Trevor Phinney, DO, is a neurologist who practices at UPMC Northshore Neurology and is certified by the American Osteopathic Board of Neurology and Psychiatry. He received his medical degree from Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine and completed his residency at UPMC. His clinical interests include epilepsy and headache medicine. View the full list of Dr. Phinney’s publications on PubMed. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/?term=Phinney%2C+T. Dr. Phinney is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rasmussen Encephalitis. His top areas of expertise are Stroke, Seizures, Apoplexy, Transmyocardial Revascularization, and Stent Placement.

      Rock A. Heyman
      Experienced in Rasmussen Encephalitis
      Experienced in Rasmussen Encephalitis

      UPMC Neurological Institute - Magee

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

      Rock Heyman, MD, is a neurologist and is certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. He is an associate professor of Neurology at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. He received his medical degree from The Ohio State University and completed his residency and fellowship at UPMC. Dr. Heyman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rasmussen Encephalitis. His top areas of expertise are Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), Myelin Oligodendrocyte Glycoprotein Antibody-Associated Disease, and Neuromyelitis Optica.

      Daniel J. Kinem
      Experienced in Rasmussen Encephalitis
      Experienced in Rasmussen Encephalitis

      UPMC Hamot Neurology

      201 State Street, 
      Erie, PA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Daniel Kinem, DO, is a neurologist certified by the American Osteopathic Board of Neurology and Psychiatry. He is a neurohospitalist, chief of the Division of Neurology, and medical director of the Neurophysiology Department at UPMC Hamot. He received his medical degree from Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine and completed his residency at UPMC Hamot. Dr. Kinem is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rasmussen Encephalitis. His top areas of expertise are Stroke, Seizures, Apoplexy, Stent Placement, and Transmyocardial Revascularization.

      Marina Zaretskaya
      Experienced in Rasmussen Encephalitis
      Experienced in Rasmussen Encephalitis

      UPMC Neurological Institute-Mercy

      1350 Locust Street, Suite 105, 
      Pittsburgh, PA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Marina Zaretskaya, MD, is a physician and is certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. She received her medical degree from the Moscow Institute of Medicine and Dentistry and completed her residency at the Clinical Emergency Hospital and the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, followed by her fellowship at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. Dr. Zaretskaya is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rasmussen Encephalitis. Her top areas of expertise are Seizures, Myasthenia Gravis, Post-Traumatic Epilepsy, and Serotonin Syndrome.

      Experienced in Rasmussen Encephalitis
      Experienced in Rasmussen Encephalitis

      Jefferson University Physicians

      909 Walnut St, 2nd Floor, 
      Philadelphia, PA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Lindsay Higdon is a Neurologist in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Higdon is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rasmussen Encephalitis. Her top areas of expertise are Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, Seizures, Epilepsy, and Memory Loss. Dr. Higdon is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Rasmussen Encephalitis
      Experienced in Rasmussen Encephalitis

      Vickie & Jack Farber Institute For Neuroscience - Honickman Center

      1101 Chestnut Street, Floor 10, 
      Philadelphia, PA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Michael Sperling is a Neurologist in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Sperling is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rasmussen Encephalitis. His top areas of expertise are Seizures, Epilepsy, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, Absence Seizure, and Deep Brain Stimulation. Dr. Sperling is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Rasmussen Encephalitis
      Experienced in Rasmussen Encephalitis

      Reading Hospital

      301 S 7th Ave, Suite 210, 
      West Reading, PA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Thomas Leahy is a Neurologist in West Reading, Pennsylvania. Dr. Leahy is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rasmussen Encephalitis. His top areas of expertise are Stroke, Seizures, Epilepsy, and Vertebral Artery Dissection.

      Experienced in Rasmussen Encephalitis
      Experienced in Rasmussen Encephalitis

      Penn Neurology University City

      3737 Market Street, 8th Floor, 
      Philadelphia, PA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Sami Khella is a Neurologist in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Khella is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rasmussen Encephalitis. His top areas of expertise are Transthyretin Amyloidosis, Familial Transthyretin Amyloidosis, Primary Amyloidosis, and Myasthenia Gravis. Dr. Khella is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Rasmussen Encephalitis
      Experienced in Rasmussen Encephalitis

      University Of Penn-Medical Group

      145 King Of Prussia Rd, 
      Radnor, PA 
      Experience:
      9+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Kara Shetler is a Neurologist in Radnor, Pennsylvania. Dr. Shetler has been practicing medicine for over 9 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rasmussen Encephalitis. Her top areas of expertise are Seizures, Landau-Kleffner Syndrome, Encephalitis, and Memory Loss.

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      Last Updated: 10/30/2025

      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 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 Rasmussen Encephalitis 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 Rasmussen Encephalitis 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 Rasmussen Encephalitis 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 Rasmussen Encephalitis 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 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 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 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 in Pennsylvania, US?

      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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