The 20 Best Stroke Doctors Near Me in Columbia, SC

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 101 doctor with experience in Stroke near Columbia, SC. Of these, 80 are Experienced, 14 are Advanced, 6 are Distinguished and 1 are Elite.

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101 providers found
    Elite in Stroke
    Neurology
    Elite in Stroke
    Neurology

    Prisma Health Neurology – Richland

    8 Richland Medical Park Drive, Suite 420, 
    Columbia, SC 
     (2.0 miles away)
    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.

    Distinguished in Stroke
    Neurosurgery
    Distinguished in Stroke
    Neurosurgery

    Prisma Health Neurosurgery – Richland

    3 Richland Medical Park Drive, Suite 310, 
    Columbia, SC 
     (1.8 miles away)
    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 Neurosurgery – Richland

    3 Richland Medical Park Drive, Suite 310, 
    Columbia, SC 
     (1.8 miles away)
    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.

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    Distinguished in Stroke
    Distinguished in Stroke

    Prisma Health Neurology – Richland

    8 Richland Medical Park Drive, Suite 420, 
    Columbia, SC 
     (2.0 miles away)
    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
    Distinguished in Stroke

    Prisma Health Medical Group-Midlands

    3 Richland Medical Park Dr, Suite 310, 
    Columbia, SC 
     (2.0 miles away)
    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

    Prisma Health Neurosurgery

    3 Richland Medical Park Drive, Suite 310, 
    Columbia, SC 
     (1.8 miles away)
    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.

    Advanced in Stroke
    Advanced in Stroke

    Prisma Health Neurology – Taylor St.

    1301 Taylor Street, Suite 7A, 
    Columbia, SC 
     (0.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Nishanth Kodumuri is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Columbia, South Carolina. Dr. Kodumuri is rated as an Advanced 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, Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), Migraine with Brainstem Aura, Thrombectomy, and Stent Placement. Dr. Kodumuri is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology. Dr. Kodumuri is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Stroke
    Neurosurgery
    Advanced in Stroke
    Neurosurgery

    Prisma Health Neurosurgery – Richland

    3 Richland Medical Park Drive, Suite 310, 
    Columbia, SC 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Arabic
    Accepting New Patients

    Ahmad Bader is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Columbia, South Carolina. Dr. Bader is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Subdural Hematoma, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Spinal Stenosis, Laminectomy, and Microdiscectomy. Dr. Bader is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Stroke
    Advanced in Stroke

    Rehabilitation And Geriatric Specialists

    2935 Colonial Drive, 
    Columbia, SC 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    W Westerkam is a Physiatrist practicing medicine in Columbia, South Carolina. Dr. Westerkam is rated as an Advanced 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 Necrotizing Myopathy (NM), Stroke, Hereditary Sensory and Autonomic Neuropathy Type 2, and Congenital Insensitivity to Pain with Anhidrosis. Dr. Westerkam is board certified in American Board Of Physical Medicine And Rehabilitation. Dr. Westerkam is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Stroke
    Advanced in Stroke

    Rehabilitation And Geriatric Specialists

    2935 Colonial Drive, 
    Columbia, SC 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Devin Troyer is a Physiatrist practicing medicine in Columbia, South Carolina. Dr. Troyer is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Necrotizing Myopathy (NM), Stroke, Susac Syndrome, and Chronic Subdural Hematoma. Dr. Troyer is board certified in American Board Of Physical Medicine And Rehabilitation. Dr. Troyer is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Stroke
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Stroke
    General Surgery

    Prisma Health Pediatric Neurosurgery – Columbia

    9 Richland Medical Park Drive, Suite 640, 
    Columbia, SC 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Catherine Smith is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Columbia, South Carolina. Dr. Smith is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. She is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Subdural Hematoma, Myelomeningocele, Hydrocephalus, Gastrostomy, and Balloon Sinuplasty. Dr. Smith is board certified in American Board Of Neurological Surgery. Dr. Smith is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Stroke
    Advanced in Stroke

    Prisma Health Neurology – Richland

    8 Richland Medical Park Drive, Suite 420, 
    Columbia, SC 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Yedatore Venkatesh is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Columbia, South Carolina. Dr. Venkatesh is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Dilated Cardiomyopathy with Hypergonadotropic Hypogonadism, Stroke, Cardiomyopathy Hypogonadism Metabolic Anomalies, Iridectomy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Venkatesh is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology. Dr. Venkatesh is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Stroke
    Advanced in Stroke

    Prisma Health Medical Group-Midlands

    8 Richland Medical Park Dr, Suite 420, 
    Columbia, SC 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Experience:
    13+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Forrest Lowe, MD, specializes in Neurology. Dr. Lowe is rated as an Advanced 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, Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), Pseudobulbar Affect, Stent Placement, and Transmyocardial Revascularization. Dr. Lowe is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Stroke
    Advanced in Stroke

    Prisma Health Medical Group-Midlands

    3 Richland Medical Park Dr, Suite 310, 
    Columbia, SC 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Rodney Leacock is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Columbia, South Carolina. Dr. Leacock is rated as an Advanced 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 Apoplexy, Delirium, Stroke, Gastrostomy, and Awake Craniotomy. Dr. Leacock is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology.

    Experienced in Stroke
    Neurology | Sleep Medicine
    Experienced in Stroke
    Neurology | Sleep Medicine

    Prisma Health Neurology – Taylor St.

    1301 Taylor Street, Suite 7A, 
    Columbia, SC 
     (0.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Pradeep Bollu is a Neurologist and a Sleep Medicine provider practicing medicine in Columbia, South Carolina. Dr. Bollu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Movement Disorders, Parkinson's Disease, Obstructive Sleep Apnea, and Restless Legs Syndrome. Dr. Bollu is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology and American Board Of Electrodiagnostic Medicine. Dr. Bollu is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Stroke
    Experienced in Stroke

    Prisma Health Neurology – Taylor St.

    1301 Taylor Street, Suite 7A, 
    Columbia, SC 
     (0.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Michael Mareska is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Columbia, South Carolina. Dr. Mareska is rated as an Experienced 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 Epilepsy, Seizures, Memory Loss, and Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure. Dr. Mareska is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology. Dr. Mareska is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Stroke
    Experienced in Stroke

    Midlands Orthopaedics And Neurosurgery – Neurosurgery Downtown

    1910 Blanding Street, 
    Columbia, SC 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    William Rambo is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Columbia, South Carolina. Dr. Rambo is rated as an Experienced 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 Spinal Stenosis, Prolactinoma, Pituitary Tumor, Laminectomy, and Microdiscectomy. Dr. Rambo is board certified in American Board Of Neurological Surgery. Dr. Rambo is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Stroke
    Experienced in Stroke

    Prisma Health Neurosurgery – Richland

    3 Richland Medical Park Drive, Suite 310, 
    Columbia, SC 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Bertram Richter is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Columbia, South Carolina. Dr. Richter is rated as an Experienced 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 Spinal Stenosis, Subdural Hematoma, Meningioma, Gastrostomy, and Laminectomy. Dr. Richter is board certified in American Board Of Neurological Surgery.

    Experienced in Stroke
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Stroke
    General Surgery

    Prisma Health Pediatric Neurosurgery – Columbia

    9 Richland Medical Park Drive, Suite 640, 
    Columbia, SC 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Stanley Skarli is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Columbia, South Carolina. Dr. Skarli is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Sunken Fontanelles, Bulging Fontanelles, Dandy-Walker Syndrome, Arachnoid Cysts, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Skarli is board certified in American Board Of Neurological Surgery. Dr. Skarli is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Stroke
    Experienced in Stroke

    Prisma Health Neurology – Richland

    8 Richland Medical Park Drive, Suite 420, 
    Columbia, SC 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Line Rahman is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Columbia, South Carolina. Dr. Rahman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. Her clinical expertise encompasses Stroke, Gastrostomy, and Stent Placement. Dr. Rahman is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology. Dr. Rahman 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 near Columbia, SC?

    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 near Columbia, SC?

    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 near Columbia, SC?

    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 near Columbia, SC?

    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 near Columbia, SC?

    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 near Columbia, SC?

    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 near Columbia, SC?

    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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