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Stroke Specialists

1,029 verified specialists treating stroke from across the United States are listed on this page. Top affiliations among the highest-ranked specialists include Cleveland Clinic, UH Cleveland Medical Center, and University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center. Drill into a state below to find specialists nearer to you, or compare individual profiles for credentials, focus areas, and clinical depth.

Cathy Sila

Cathy Sila, MD

Chair, Department of Neurology, Neurological Institute, University Hospitals; Professor of Neurology, Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine

Neurology

Geneva, OH30+ years
Vascular Neurology & Stroke
Claudia Chaves

Claudia Chaves, M.D.

Associate Clinical Professor at Tufts University School of Medicine

Neurology

Newton, MA30+ years
Vascular Neurology & Stroke
Anthony Furlan

Anthony Furlan, MD

Professor, Neurology, Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine

Neurology

Cleveland, OH
Vascular Neurology & Stroke
Bart Demaerschalk

Bart Demaerschalk, M.D.

Chief Digital Health Officer and Director of Vascular Brain Health

Neurology

Scottsdale, AZ30+ years
Vascular Neurology & Stroke
Shyam Prabhakaran

Shyam Prabhakaran, MD

Professor and Chair

Neurology

Chicago, IL20+ years
Vascular Neurology & Stroke
James Brorson

James Brorson, MD

Neurology

Chicago, IL30+ years
Vascular Neurology & Stroke
Christopher Anderson

Christopher Anderson, MD

Director of Epilepsy Monitoring, Intent Medical Group; Director, Epilepsy and Seizure Division, Department of Neurology

Neurology

Arlington Heights, IL20+ years
Vascular Neurology & Stroke
David Chiu

David Chiu, M.D.

Medical Director, Eddy Scurlock Stroke Center

Neurology

Houston, TX30+ years
Vascular Neurology & Stroke
Ken Uchino

Ken Uchino, MD

Director, Vascular Neurology Fellowship

Neurology

Cleveland, OH20+ years
Vascular Neurology & Stroke
Richard Libman

Richard Libman, MD

Vice Chair, Department of Neurology, Northwell Health

Neurology

Great Neck, NY30+ years
Vascular Neurology & Stroke
Muhammad Hussain

Muhammad Hussain, MD

Director, Cerebrovascular Center

Neurology

Cleveland, OH20+ years
Vascular Neurology & Stroke
Argye Hillis

Argye Hillis, M.D.

Professor of Neurology; Director, Cerebrovascular Division of Neurology; Executive Vice Chair, Department of Neurology

Neurology

Baltimore, MD30+ years
Vascular Neurology & Stroke
Barney Stern

Barney Stern, M.D.

Stewart J. Greenebaum Endowed Professor in Stroke Neurology; Vice-Chair, Department of Neurology; Co-Director, Stroke Division; Director, Comprehensive Stroke Center

Neurology

Baltimore, MD20+ years
Vascular Neurology & Stroke
Anthony Kim

Anthony Kim, MD

Professor

Neurology

San Francisco, CA20+ years
Vascular Neurology & Stroke
Kevin Barrett

Kevin Barrett, MD

Chair, Department of Neurology

Neurology

Jacksonville, FL20+ years
Vascular Neurology & Stroke
Kelly Flemming

Kelly Flemming, M.D.

Medical Director, CCM Center of Excellence

Neurology

Rochester, MN30+ years
Vascular Neurology & Stroke
Benjamin Eidelman

Benjamin Eidelman, MD

Faculty, Vascular Neurology Fellowship

Neurology

Jacksonville, FL30+ years
Vascular Neurology & Stroke
Viken Babikian

Viken Babikian, M.D.

Professor of Neurology

Neurology

Boston, MA
Vascular Neurology & Stroke
Victor Urrutia

Victor Urrutia, M.D.

Director, Comprehensive Stroke Center

Neurology

Baltimore, MD30+ years
Vascular Neurology & Stroke
Bradford Worrall

Bradford Worrall, MD

Neurology

Charlottesville, VA30+ years
Vascular Neurology & Stroke

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Frequently Asked Questions

How is this national list of stroke specialists built?
This page includes physicians in Convene Health's public directory whose profile lists Stroke 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 stroke specialist?
Start with clinical fit — the right specialist for stroke 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 stroke 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 Stroke?
Stroke 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 stroke care.