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Autoimmune Encephalitis Specialists

15 verified specialists treating autoimmune encephalitis from across the United States are listed on this page. Top affiliations among the highest-ranked specialists include Mayo Clinic, Mayo Clinic Florida, and Texas Children's Hospital. Drill into a state below to find specialists nearer to you, or compare individual profiles for credentials, focus areas, and clinical depth.

Eoin Flanagan

Eoin Flanagan, M.B.B.CH.

Professor of Neurology

Neurology

Rochester, MN20+ years
Multiple Sclerosis & Neuroimmunology
Gregory Day

Gregory Day, MD

Associate Professor of Neurology; Director, Division of Behavioral Neurology; Vice Chair of Research, Department of Neurology, Mayo Clinic Florida

Neurology

Jacksonville, FL15+ years
Behavioral Neurology & Dementia
Sean Pittock

Sean Pittock, M.D.

Professor, Neurology, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine; Director, Center for Multiple Sclerosis and Autoimmune Neurology; Director, Neuroimmunology Research Laboratory

Neurology

Rochester, MN30+ years
Multiple Sclerosis & Neuroimmunology
Eyal Muscal

Eyal Muscal, MD

Professor of Pediatrics, Pediatric Rheumatology, Baylor College of Medicine; Division Chief, Pediatric Rheumatology

Pediatrics

Houston, TX15+ years
Pediatric Rheumatology
Michael Levy

Michael Levy, M.D., PH.D.

Research Director of the Division of Neuroimmunology & Neuroinfectious Disease

Neurology

Boston, MA20+ years
Multiple Sclerosis & Neuroimmunology
Amanda Piquet

Amanda Piquet, MD

Director, Autoimmune Neurology Program

Neurology

Aurora, CO10+ years
Multiple Sclerosis & Neuroimmunology
Elena Grebenciucova

Elena Grebenciucova, MD

Assistant Professor, Feinberg School of Medicine

Neurology

Chicago, IL10+ years
Multiple Sclerosis & Neuroimmunology
Brian Weinshenker

Brian Weinshenker, M.D.

Professor, Neurology, University of Virginia

Neurology

Charlottesville, VA30+ years
Multiple Sclerosis & Neuroimmunology
Edith Graham

Edith Graham, MD

Assistant Professor

Neurology

Chicago, IL9 years
Behavioral Neurology & DementiaMultiple Sclerosis & Neuroimmunology
Kristin Galetta

Kristin Galetta, MD

Clinical Assistant Professor, Adult Neurology

Neurology

Stanford, CA10+ years
Multiple Sclerosis & Neuroimmunology
Robert Naismith

Robert Naismith, MD

Professor of Neurology

Neurology

St Louis, MO20+ years
Multiple Sclerosis & Neuroimmunology
Christian Lachner

Christian Lachner, MD

Assistant Professor, Psychiatry and Neurology

Neurology

Jacksonville, FL15+ years
Behavioral Neurology & Dementia
Shailee Shah

Shailee Shah, MD

Clinical Assistant Professor, Feinberg School of Medicine

Neurology

Winfield, IL10+ years
Behavioral Neurology & DementiaMultiple Sclerosis & Neuroimmunology
Amy Kunchok

Amy Kunchok, MD

Neurology

Cleveland, OH15+ years
Behavioral Neurology & Dementia
Hasan Syed

Hasan Syed, MD

Assistant Professor of Neurosurgery

Neurology

VA15+ years
Neuro-Oncology

Frequently Asked Questions

How is this national list of autoimmune encephalitis specialists built?
This page includes physicians in Convene Health's public directory whose profile lists Autoimmune Encephalitis as a clinical focus area, ranked by composite score (research output, peer recognition, frequency of care, and outcomes signals). Each profile is sourced from the NPI registry, peer-reviewed publication data, board certification records, and the physician's own bio where available.
What should I look for when choosing a autoimmune encephalitis specialist?
Start with clinical fit — the right specialist for autoimmune encephalitis depends on the specific subtype and severity of your condition. Compare credentials, hospital affiliations, years of experience, peer-reviewed publications, and how the profile describes their approach. Many top specialists are concentrated at academic medical centers; if you have flexibility on location, the top of this list is a strong starting set.
Are these autoimmune encephalitis specialists accepting new patients?
Profile detail on availability and accepted insurance varies. Open a specific provider profile to see what they've published about new-patient access, insurance accepted, and typical wait times. Coverage details can change — confirm directly with the practice before your visit.
What is Autoimmune Encephalitis?
Autoimmune Encephalitis is a clinical focus area covered by the specialists listed here. Each provider profile describes their training, sub-specialties, and the conditions they regularly treat — open a profile for the most authoritative description of how that specific physician approaches autoimmune encephalitis care.