The 20 Best Stroke Doctors Near Me in Newark, NJ
Find the Top Stroke Experts and Specialists
MediFind found 1369 doctor with experience in Stroke near Newark, NJ. Of these, 1057 are Experienced, 189 are Advanced, 88 are Distinguished and 20 are Elite.
Rutgers Health Neurosurgery
Priyank Khandelwal is a Neurologist in Newark, New Jersey. Dr. Khandelwal is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. His top areas of expertise are Stroke, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Brain Aneurysm, Thrombectomy, and Stent Placement.
University Physician Associates Of New Jersey Inc
Dr. Emad Aziz is a Professor of Medicine and Section Chief of Cardiac Electrophysiology and Director of the Arrhythmia Institute at the Rutgers-NJMS University Hospital. Dr. Aziz is triple certified by the American Osteopathic Board of Internal Medicine, the American Osteopathic Board of Cardiology, and Cardiac Electrophysiology. Dr. Aziz completed his residency training in Internal Medicine and fellowships in Cardiology and Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology at St. Luke’s-Roosevelt Hospital Center, a University Hospital of Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons, along with a fellowship in Advanced Heart Failure at Montefiore-Einstein Heart Institute. He is a fellow of the American College of Cardiology and a fellow of the Heart Rhythm Society. Since coming to NJMS, there has been significant growth of the electrophysiology department with the latest innovations in rhythm management now being offered in both in- and outpatient settings. The procedure volume of the EP lab has increased by over 400% compared to the prior year. Dr. Aziz has introduced new procedures not previously offered in the state of NJ, including the Impulse Dynamic implantation and Wise-CRT device, through the international SOLVE-CRT trial, for advanced heart failure. University Hospital is also the first site in the state to use the newly approved MICRA AV leadless pacemaker.University Hospital will also be one of the first institutions in the country to offer Respicardia Remedē device for central sleep apnea. In addition to the SOLVE-CRT trial, Rutgers is also enrolled in two other clinical trials: MARVEN study sponsored through NIH looking at risk factors associated with ventricular tachyarrhythmias in non-ischemic cardiomyopathy and the SAF-ILR trial studying the safety and cost effectiveness of same day loop recorder implantation vs. traditional telemetry observation for patients with unexplained syncope. Dr. Aziz is actively involved in education and established an EP rotation for residents and an EP curriculum for fellows, including weekly ECG rounds as well as fostering multiple active research projects. He has extensively published more than 170 abstracts, over 100 manuscripts, and book chapters in peer-reviewed and professional journals. Dr. Aziz has future endeavors that include developing an ACGME accredited Electrophysiology fellowship program, comprehensive atrial fibrillation and advanced ventricular tachycardia management programs as well as introducing stereotaxis GENESIS system for advanced robotic ablations. Dr. Aziz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. His top areas of expertise are Atrial Fibrillation, Fainting, Arrhythmias, Pacemaker Implantation, and Cardiac Ablation.
Center For Dermatology
Jawad Kirmani is a General Surgeon in West Orange, New Jersey. Dr. Kirmani is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. His top areas of expertise are Stroke, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Apoplexy, Thrombectomy, and Stent Placement. Dr. Kirmani is currently accepting new patients.
Northwell Health Physician Partners Neurology At South Avenue
Yasir El is a Neurologist in Staten Island, New York. Dr. El is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. His top areas of expertise are Stroke, Seizures, Migraine, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, and Gastrostomy.
CUIMC/Neurological Institute Of New York
"Olajide Williams, MD, MS is a Professor of Neurology and Vice Dean of Community Health at the Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons. He is also Vice Chair of the Department of Neurology and a specialist in the treatment of stroke and cerebrovascular diseases. Dr. Williams is an attending physician at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital and a clinical neurologist at Columbia University Irving Medical Center. He attained his medical degree from the University of Lagos, Nigeria, and completed his neurology residency and neuromuscular fellowship training at The Neurological Institute of New York. Dr. Williams also holds a Master of Science degree from the Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health.Dr. Williams is a world-renowned leader in stroke disparities and community-based behavioral intervention research. He is founder and chair of Hip Hop Public Health, an internationally recognized organization that creates and implements multimedia public health interventions that target and engage young people in the health of their families and communities. He is a principal investigator of multiple NIH investigator-initiated awards, and MPI of the Cancer/CVD Center to Improve disease Outcomes through Multi-level and Multi-generational approaches Unifying Novel Interventions and Training health EquiTy (COMMINTY) in New York.An influential clinician-educator, Dr. Williams is a member of the Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons (VP&S) Virginia Apgar Academy of Medical Educators, and an inaugural member of the VP&S Academy of Community and Public Service. In addition to teaching courses on clinical practice and neuroscience to VP&S medical students, he is actively engaged in addressing healthcare disparities and promoting greater diversity and inclusion in academic medicine. Dr. Williams is co-director of the Columbia Center for Community Health at the Jerome Green Science Center where he leads pioneering initiatives including the Community Health Worker Stroke Prevention program.Dr. Williams has published numerous scholarly articles, including the book ""Stroke Diaries"", and received many prestigious international, national, and regional awards, such as the European Stroke Research Foundation Investigator of the Year award, two-time Columbia University Outstanding Teacher of the Year award for the Major Clinical Year, American Heart Association’s Trailblazer award, and a National Humanism in Medicine award from the Association of American Medical Colleges. Dr. Williams has been named on Fast Company Magazine’s 100 Most Creative People list, Root 100’s most influential Blacks in America list, and New York Magazine's Best Doctors list. He sits on several nonprofit boards including the Board of Directors for the Partnership for a Healthier America, whose honorary chair is former First Lady Michelle Obama.". Dr. Williams is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. His top areas of expertise are Stroke, Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), Apoplexy, Thrombectomy, and Carotid Artery Surgery.
University Hospital
Huey Lee is a Neuroradiologist in Newark, New Jersey. Dr. Lee is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. His top areas of expertise are Stroke, Hydrocephalus, Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation, and Cerebellum Agenesis Hydrocephaly.
University Ob/Gyn Associates (Om)
Andrea Hidalgo is a Neurologist in Newark, New Jersey. Dr. Hidalgo is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. Her top areas of expertise are Stroke, Moyamoya Disease, Seizures, Stent Placement, and Transmyocardial Revascularization.
Rutgers Health Adult Neurology
Volodymyr Vulkanov is a Neurologist in Newark, New Jersey. Dr. Vulkanov has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. His top areas of expertise are Stroke, Seizures, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, Thrombectomy, and Stent Placement.
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Charles Prestigiacomo is a Neurosurgery provider in Newark, New Jersey. Dr. Prestigiacomo is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. His top areas of expertise are Brain Aneurysm, Arteriovenous Malformation, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Stent Placement, and Thrombectomy.
Neurology Consultants Of North Jersey, PA
Ayman Ibrahim is a Neurologist in Bloomfield, New Jersey. Dr. Ibrahim is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. His top areas of expertise are Seizures, Stroke, New Daily Persistent Headache (NDPH), and Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA).
New York University
Jose Torres is a Neurologist in New York, New York. Dr. Torres has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. His top areas of expertise are Stroke, Dysarthria, Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), Thrombectomy, and Carotid Artery Surgery.
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Koto Ishida is a Neurologist in New York, New York. Dr. Ishida is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. Her top areas of expertise are Stroke, Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Thrombectomy, and Carotid Artery Surgery.
Neurology - Upper East Side
Hooman Kamel is a Neurologist in New York, New York. Dr. Kamel is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. His top areas of expertise are Stroke, Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), Subdural Hematoma, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, and Thrombectomy. Dr. Kamel is currently accepting new patients.
Stroke, Critical Care, And Neurohospitalist Program
Babak Navi is a Neurologist in New York, New York. Dr. Navi is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. His top areas of expertise are Stroke, Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), Increased Intracranial Pressure, Thrombectomy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Navi is currently accepting new patients.
Neurology - Upper East Side
Alexander Merkler is a Neurologist in New York, New York. Dr. Merkler is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. His top areas of expertise are Stroke, Subdural Hematoma, Increased Intracranial Pressure, Thrombectomy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Merkler is currently accepting new patients.
Stroke, Critical Care, And Neurohospitalist Program
Neal Parikh is a Neurologist in New York, New York. Dr. Parikh is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. His top areas of expertise are Stroke, Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), Increased Intracranial Pressure, Thrombectomy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Parikh is currently accepting new patients.
Neurology - Upper East Side
Santosh Murthy is a Neurologist in New York, New York. Dr. Murthy is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. His top areas of expertise are Subdural Hematoma, Stroke, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Splenic Infarction, and Thrombectomy. Dr. Murthy is currently accepting new patients.
Stroke, Critical Care, And Neurohospitalist Program
Ava Liberman is a Neurologist in New York, New York. Dr. Liberman is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. Her top areas of expertise are Stroke, Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), Headache, Thrombectomy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Liberman is currently accepting new patients.
Cerebrovascular Center
Christopher Kellner is a Neurosurgery provider in New York, New York. Dr. Kellner is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. His top areas of expertise are Stroke, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Subdural Hematoma, Thrombectomy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Kellner is currently accepting new patients.
Klingenstein Clinical Center, 1-North
Johanna Fifi is a Neurologist in New York, New York. Dr. Fifi is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. Her top areas of expertise are Vein of Galen Aneurysm, Stroke, Brain Aneurysm, Thrombectomy, and Stent Placement. Dr. Fifi is currently accepting new patients.
Last Updated: 02/22/2026


