Updated November 2026How we check doctors
Pins show each doctor's main office. Gold pins are in Mississippi, navy pins are nearby.
These doctors practice in towns close to Mississippi. They are not counted above.
Same order as the list above. A comparison, not a ranking.
| Doctor | Type | Education and training | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avani Patel, MD | Concierge · Psychiatry physician | Psychiatry, University of Mississippi Medical Center | |
| Stephen P. Sweeney, PMHNP-BC | Concierge · Psychiatry nurse practitioner | ||
| Meagan Dear, PMHNP-BC | Concierge · Psychiatry nurse practitioner | The University of Mississippi Medical Center |
FindMyDirectDoctor lists 3 anti nmda receptor encephalitis specialists in Mississippi. We last checked this list in November 2026.
2 of the 3 doctors list telehealth visits. Each profile says which visits are offered.
We confirmed board certification for 2 doctors on this list. Each profile shows the board and the specialty.
2 of the 3 doctors have a fee we confirmed on the practice's own website. The fee is on each of their profiles.
It depends on the practice. Many direct primary care and concierge practices charge a membership fee instead of billing insurance for office visits, and some also accept insurance. Each profile says how its practice works when the practice states it.