The 20 Best Stroke Doctors Near Me in South Carolina, US

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 1013 doctor with experience in Stroke near South Carolina, US. Of these, 807 are Experienced, 155 are Advanced, 44 are Distinguished and 6 are Elite.

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    Elite in Stroke
    Neurology
    Elite in Stroke
    Neurology

    Prisma Health Neurology – Richland

    8 Richland Medical Park Drive, Suite 420, 
    Columbia, SC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Souvik Sen is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Columbia, South Carolina. Dr. Sen is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Stroke, Migraine with Brainstem Aura, Familial Hemiplegic Migraine, Stent Placement, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Sen is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology. Dr. Sen is currently accepting new patients.

    Elite in Stroke
    Elite in Stroke

    MUSC University Hospital

    171 Ashley Ave, 
    Charleston, SC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Bruce Ovbiagele is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Charleston, South Carolina. Dr. Ovbiagele is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Stroke, Seizures, Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), Thrombectomy, and Carotid Artery Surgery.

    Elite in Stroke
    Elite in Stroke

    MUSC Health Neurosurgery At University Medical Center Extension

    165 Ashley Avenue, 165 Ashley Avenue, 
    Charleston, SC 
    Experience:
    21+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Alejandro M. Spiotta is a Professor of Neurosurgery \& Neuroendovascular surgery, Vice Chair of Neurosurgery, and Chief of Neuroendovascular Surgery. Dr. Spiotta received his M.D. from the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine in 2005, and his undergraduate degree in molecular biology from the University of Pennsylvania College of Arts and Sciences in 2001. He completed an internship in General Surgery, residency in Neurological Surgery, and fellowship in Neuroendovascular Surgery at the Cleveland Clinic.Dr. Spiotta is board certified by the American Board of Neurological Surgery and is a member of numerous professional and scientific societies including the Congress of Neurological Surgeons, Society of Neurointerventional Surgery, and the American Association of Neurological Surgeons. He reviews manuscript submissions for numerous peer reviewed journals, is an associate editor for several journals,Dr. Spiotta's research focus is outcomes research in cerebrovascular disease, device development, implementation of endovascular simulation as training tools among residents and fellows, as well as novel training paradigms for Neurosurgery residents. He is the founder and Principal Investigator of STAR (Stroke Thrombectomy and Aneurysm Registry),Dr. Spiotta's clinical interests are Vascular Neurosurgery and Neuroendovascular Surgery. He specializes in acute stroke thrombectomy, aneurysm coiling and microsurgical clipping, arteriovenous malformations, carotid stenosis. Dr. Spiotta is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. He is also highly rated in 23 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Stroke, Brain Aneurysm, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Thrombectomy, and Endovascular Embolization. Dr. Spiotta is currently accepting new patients.

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    Elite in Stroke
    Neurosurgery
    Elite in Stroke
    Neurosurgery

    MUSC Health Neurosurgery At University Medical Center Extension

    165 Ashley Avenue, 165 Ashley Avenue, 
    Charleston, SC 
    Experience:
    14+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Arabic
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Sami Al Kasab is an assistant professor of Neurology and Neurosurgery at the Medical University of South Carolina in the Department of Neurosurgery. Dr. Al Kasab received his M.D. from Kalamoon School of Medicine in Syria. He completed his residency training in Neurology at MUSC, Vascular Neurology fellowship at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, and Neuro-Endovascular Surgery fellowship at MUSC. He has clinical expertise in Stroke, brain aneurysms, arteriovenous malformations of the head and neck, and carotid artery disease. His research interest is in ischemic stroke related to underlying intracranial atherosclerosis. He is the principal investigator of the multicenter, international RESCUE-ICAS registry, and is the site PI of numerous NIH and industry funded clinical trials. Dr. Kasab is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Stroke, Brain Aneurysm, Subdural Hematoma, Thrombectomy, and Stent Placement. Dr. Kasab is currently accepting new patients.

    Elite in Stroke
    Neurology
    Elite in Stroke
    Neurology

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    96 Jonathan Lucas St Ste 301, 
    Charleston, SC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Tanya Turan is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Charleston, South Carolina. Dr. Turan is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. She is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Stroke, Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), Eclampsia, Stent Placement, and Angioplasty.

    Elite in Stroke
    Elite in Stroke

    Institute For Applied Neurosciences

    96 Jonathan Lucas St, 
    Charleston, SC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Christine Holmstedt is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Charleston, South Carolina. Dr. Holmstedt is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. She is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Stroke, Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), Dysarthria, Thrombectomy, and Carotid Artery Surgery.

    Distinguished in Stroke
    Distinguished in Stroke

    Prisma Health Neurology – Richland

    8 Richland Medical Park Drive, Suite 420, 
    Columbia, SC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Leonardo Bonilha is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Columbia, South Carolina. Dr. Bonilha is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Epilepsy, Seizures, Stroke, Thrombectomy, and Deep Brain Stimulation. Dr. Bonilha is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology. Dr. Bonilha is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Stroke
    Neurosurgery
    Distinguished in Stroke
    Neurosurgery

    Prisma Health Neurosurgery – Richland

    3 Richland Medical Park Drive, Suite 310, 
    Columbia, SC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Roham Moftakhar is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Columbia, South Carolina. Dr. Moftakhar is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. He is also highly rated in 39 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Brain Aneurysm, Pituitary Tumor, Meningioma, Gastrostomy, and Stent Placement. Dr. Moftakhar is board certified in American Board Of Neurological Surgery.

    Distinguished in Stroke
    Distinguished in Stroke

    Prisma Health Neurology–Greenville

    200 Patewood Drive, Suite B350, 
    Greenville, SC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    John Absher is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Greenville, South Carolina. Dr. Absher is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. He is also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Stroke, Dementia, Memory Loss, Gastrostomy, and Stent Placement. Dr. Absher is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology.

    Distinguished in Stroke
    Distinguished in Stroke

    Carolina Neurosurgery & Spine Associates - Rock Hill

    937 Riverwalk Parkway, Suite 101, 
    Rock Hill, SC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Joseph Cheatle is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Rock Hill, South Carolina. Dr. Cheatle is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. He is also highly rated in 27 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Subdural Hematoma, Hydrocephalus, Congenital Cardiovascular Shunt, Sacral Nerve Stimulation, and Awake Craniotomy. Dr. Cheatle is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Stroke
    Distinguished in Stroke

    Prisma Health Medical Group-Midlands

    3 Richland Medical Park Dr, Suite 310, 
    Columbia, SC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Andrew Price is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Columbia, South Carolina. Dr. Price is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Stroke, Subdural Hematoma, Apoplexy, Transmyocardial Revascularization, and Stent Placement. Dr. Price is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology.

    Distinguished in Stroke
    Distinguished in Stroke

    Radiology PB Revenue–Midlands

    1210 West Faris Road, 
    Greenville, SC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Rodney Shaffer is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Greenville, South Carolina. Dr. Shaffer is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Stroke, CAPOS Syndrome, Vertigo, and Chronic Cough. Dr. Shaffer is board certified in American Board Of Radiology.

    Distinguished in Stroke
    Distinguished in Stroke

    Prisma Health Neurosurgery – Richland

    3 Richland Medical Park Drive, Suite 310, 
    Columbia, SC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Erwin Mangubat is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Columbia, South Carolina. Dr. Mangubat is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. He is also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Apoplexy, Stroke, Brain Aneurysm, Gastrostomy, and Stent Placement. Dr. Mangubat is board certified in American Board Of Neurological Surgery. Dr. Mangubat is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Stroke
    Distinguished in Stroke

    Grand Strand Medical Center

    809 82nd Pkwy, 
    Myrtle Beach, SC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Christopher Durst is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. Dr. Durst is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Stroke, Brain Aneurysm, Ascites, Stent Placement, and Transmyocardial Revascularization.

    Distinguished in Stroke
    Distinguished in Stroke

    Novant Health Diagnostic Imaging At East Cooper

    2000 Hospital Dr, 
    Mount Pleasant, SC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kareem Bohsali is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina. Dr. Bohsali is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Stroke, Ascites, Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Gastrostomy.

    Distinguished in Stroke
    Distinguished in Stroke

    Prisma Health Neurology–Greenville

    200 Patewood Drive, Suite B350, 
    Greenville, SC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Paulo Zortea is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Greenville, South Carolina. Dr. Zortea is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Stroke, Seizures, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, Stent Placement, and Transmyocardial Revascularization. Dr. Zortea is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology.

    Distinguished in Stroke
    Neurosurgery
    Distinguished in Stroke
    Neurosurgery

    Prisma Health Southeastern Neurosurgical And Spine Institute

    111 Doctors Drive, 
    Greenville, SC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Michael Lynn is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Greenville, South Carolina. Dr. Lynn is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. He is also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Meningioma, Stroke, Hydrocephalus, Stent Placement, and Angioplasty. Dr. Lynn is board certified in American Board Of Neurological Surgery. Dr. Lynn is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Stroke
    Distinguished in Stroke

    Comprehensive Neurological Services PC

    436 W Palmetto St, 
    Florence, SC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Walter Evans is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Florence, South Carolina. Dr. Evans is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. He is also highly rated in 26 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Stroke, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, Migraine, and Seizures.

    Distinguished in Stroke
    Neuroradiology
    Distinguished in Stroke
    Neuroradiology

    Roper Hospital

    316 Calhoun St, 
    Charleston, SC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Andrew Barnes is a Neuroradiologist practicing medicine in Charleston, South Carolina. Dr. Barnes is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. He is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Herniated Disk, Stroke, Vertigo, and CAPOS Syndrome.

    Distinguished in Stroke
    Distinguished in Stroke

    Prisma Health Neurosurgery

    3 Richland Medical Park Drive, Suite 310, 
    Columbia, SC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Ifeanyi Iwuchukwu is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Columbia, South Carolina. Dr. Iwuchukwu is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Stroke, Apoplexy, Subdural Hematoma, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Iwuchukwu is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology. Dr. Iwuchukwu is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    What is the definition of Stroke?

    A stroke occurs when blood flow to a part of the brain stops. A stroke is sometimes called a "brain attack."

    If blood flow is cut off for longer than a few seconds, the brain cannot get nutrients and oxygen. Brain cells can die, causing lasting damage.

    A stroke can also occur if a blood vessel inside the brain bursts, leading to bleeding inside the head.

    When should I see a Stroke doctor in South Carolina, US?

    There are various reasons why you may want to see a specialist, such as: 

    • Your primary care provider recommends it. 
    • Your condition requires expert knowledge and specialized care. 
    • Your symptoms persist or worsen despite treatment. 
    • You need specialized testing or procedures. 
    • You want a second opinion.  

    What should I consider when choosing a Stroke doctor in South Carolina, US?

    It’s important to see a provider with expertise in your specific condition. Each provider profile in MediFind’s doctor database includes information on which conditions they treat, years of experience, research contributions, languages spoken, insurance plans accepted, and more.  

    How does MediFind rank Stroke doctors in South Carolina, US?

    MediFind’s rankings are based on a variety of data sources, such as the number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials and industry conferences, as well as the number of patients that provider sees for a given condition. Note that MediFind’s provider database is not based on user reviews, and providers do not pay to be included in the database. 

    What types of insurance are accepted by Stroke doctors in South Carolina, US?

    Most profiles in MediFind’s doctor database include a list of insurance plans accepted by that provider. However, it’s a good idea to contact the provider’s office to make sure they still accept your insurance, then doublecheck by contacting your insurance plan to confirm they’re in network. 

    How can I book an appointment online with a Stroke doctor in South Carolina, US?

    MediFind offers direct scheduling for certain providers using the “Request Appointment” button on that provider’s profile. If the schedule option is not available for a provider, tap the red “Show Phone Number” button on their profile to get their contact information. If you prefer to find providers who offer online scheduling, select “Schedules online” under the “Availability” category of the filter feature on the left side of the Stroke doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Stroke doctor?

    Second opinions are an opportunity to confirm a diagnosis and its root cause, learn about alternative treatment options, or simply gain peace of mind. Many people, especially those with serious diagnoses, get second opinions so they can understand all their options and make informed decisions, so don’t hesitate to get one if you have any doubts or need more information or clarification regarding your care. Note that some insurance plans require second opinions, while others don’t cover second opinions, so be sure to confirm with your insurance provider first.   

    How can I prepare for my appointment with a Stroke doctor in South Carolina, US?

    Prepare for your appointment by gathering the following items: 

    • Copies of medical records (dating back at least one year) 
    • Your medical history, including illnesses, medical conditions, surgeries, and other doctors you see 
    • Family history of disease 
    • List of current prescription drugs, over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal remedies or supplements including names and doses 
    • Allergies to medications, food, latex, insects, etc.  
    • List of questions and concerns 
    • Your insurance card 

    You might also contact the provider’s office to see if they offer transportation or childcare services or if you’re allowed to bring a loved one for support or to take notes during your visit. 

    What questions should I ask my Stroke doctor?

    Here are some sample questions: 

    • Can you explain in simple terms what this condition is and how it’s treated? 
    • What symptoms or side effects should I watch for? 
    • What tests will be involved, and when can I expect results? 
    • Are there other specialists I need to see? 
    • What’s the best way to reach you if I have follow-up questions? 

    How can I learn about the latest clinical trials and research advances my Stroke doctor may know about?

    MediFind’s Clinical Trials tool asks you a series of questions to help you narrow down your search by health condition, age, gender, location, how far you’re willing to travel, and more. Each question you answer filters down the number of trials until you find the ones that are most relevant to you. 

    MediFind’s Latest Advances tool features summaries of recent articles published in medical journals. We use cutting-edge technology to scour medical publication databases for the latest research advancements on any given condition, then we simplify this information in a way that’s useful and easy to understand. 

    Can I filter my search to show male or female Stroke doctors in South Carolina, US?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Stroke doctor search results page. Select “Female” or “Male” under the “Gender” category to search for female or male providers exclusively. If the “Any” option is selected, it will pull results for both male and female providers. 

    Can I filter my search to find a Stroke doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Stroke doctor search results page. Select “Offers telehealth visits” under the Availability category to search for providers who offer virtual appointments (video calls). 

    Reviewed on: 11/11/24  

    By: MediFind Medical Staff 

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