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Transient Ischemic Attack Specialists

949 verified specialists treating transient ischemic attack from across the United States are listed on this page. Top affiliations among the highest-ranked specialists include Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center, Mount Sinai Hospital, and Stanford Health Care. Drill into a state below to find specialists nearer to you, or compare individual profiles for credentials, focus areas, and clinical depth.

Jeffrey Saver

Jeffrey Saver, MD

Distinguished Professor and SA Vice Chair for Clinical Research, Carol and James Collins Chair, Department of Neurology; Director, UCLA Comprehensive Stroke and Vascular Neurology Program

Neurology

Los Angeles, CA30+ years
Vascular Neurology & Stroke
Jesse Weinberger

Jesse Weinberger, M.D.

Professor of Neurology, Director of the Neurovascular Laboratory

Neurology

New York, NY30+ years
Vascular Neurology & Stroke
Gregory Albers

Gregory Albers, MD

Coyote Foundation Professor and Professor - University Medical Line, Neurology & Neurological Sciences; Professor - University Medical Line (By courtesy), Neurosurgery; Director, Stanford Stroke Center

Neurology

Stanford, CA30+ years
Vascular Neurology & Stroke
David Liebeskind

David Liebeskind, MD

Endowed Chair in Neurology; Professor of Neurology, Neurological Surgery, and Radiology; Founding Co-Director, USC Neurovascular Center

Neurology

Los Angeles, CA30+ years
Vascular Neurology & Stroke
Steven Levine

Steven Levine, M.D.

SUNY Distinguished Professor of Neurology and Executive Vice Chairman, Department of Neurology, SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University

Neurology

Brooklyn, NY30+ years
Vascular Neurology & Stroke
Steven Greenberg

Steven Greenberg, MD PHD

Professor of Neurology at Harvard Medical School, John J. Conway Endowed Chair in Neurology, Vice-Chair for Faculty Development and Promotions at Massachusetts General Hospital

Neurology

Boston, MA30+ years
Vascular Neurology & Stroke
Joshua Willey

Joshua Willey, M.D.

Daniel Sciarra Associate Professor of Clinical Neurology, Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons

Neurology

New York, NY20+ years
Vascular Neurology & Stroke
John Volpi

John Volpi, MD

Vice Chair of Clinical Affairs, Houston Methodist Stanley H. Appel Department of Neurology; Director, Eddy Scurlock Stroke Center, Houston Methodist Hospital; The Elkins Family Distinguished Centennial Clinical Academic Scholar in Neurology; Associate Professor of Clinical Neurology, Weill Cornell Medical College

Neurology

Spring, TX20+ years
Vascular Neurology & Stroke
Douglas Katz

Douglas Katz, M.D.

Professor

Neurology

Boston, MA30+ years
Vascular Neurology & Stroke
Magdy Selim

Magdy Selim, MD

Professor, Neurology, Harvard Medical School

Neurology

Boston, MA30+ years
Vascular Neurology & Stroke
David Dodick

David Dodick, M.D.

Chief Science and Medical Officer, Atria Health Institute; Professor Emeritus, Mayo Clinic

Neurology

New York, NY20+ years
Vascular Neurology & StrokeHeadache Medicine
Michael Chen

Michael Chen, M.D.

Associate Professor, Neurology, Rush Medical College

Neurology

Chicago, IL20+ years
Vascular Neurology & Stroke
Richard Bernstein

Richard Bernstein, MD

Professor, Neurology (Stroke and Vascular Neurology)

Neurology

Lake Forest, IL30+ years
Vascular Neurology & Stroke
Nerissa Ko

Nerissa Ko, M.D.

Neurology

Neurology

San Francisco, CA30+ years
Vascular Neurology & StrokeNeurocritical Care
Claudia Chaves

Claudia Chaves, M.D.

Associate Clinical Professor at Tufts University School of Medicine

Neurology

Newton, MA30+ years
Vascular Neurology & Stroke
Brett Cucchiara

Brett Cucchiara, MD

Director, Neurovascular Lab; Professor of Neurology at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania

Neurology

Philadelphia, PA30+ years
Vascular Neurology & Stroke
Anthony Furlan

Anthony Furlan, MD

Professor, Neurology, Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine

Neurology

Cleveland, OH
Vascular Neurology & Stroke
Patrick Lyden

Patrick Lyden, M.D.

Professor of Physiology & Neuroscience, Neurology and Neurological Surgery

Neurology

Los Angeles, CA30+ years
Vascular Neurology & Stroke
Seemant Chaturvedi

Seemant Chaturvedi, MD

Stewart J. Greenebaum Endowed Professor in Stroke Neurology

Neurology

Baltimore, MD30+ years
Vascular Neurology & Stroke
Pooja Khatri

Pooja Khatri, MD

Albert E. Kent Professor of Neurology; Chair of Neurology Education & Training

Neurology

New Haven, CT20+ years
Vascular Neurology & Stroke

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Frequently Asked Questions

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