The 20 Best Stroke Doctors Near Me in Virginia, US

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 1401 doctor with experience in Stroke near Virginia, US. Of these, 1062 are Experienced, 257 are Advanced, 67 are Distinguished and 6 are Elite.

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    Elite in Stroke
    Elite in Stroke

    University Of Virginia Dept Of Neurology

    Charlottesville, VA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    . Dr. Worrall is rated as an Elite 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, Cerebral Amyloid Angiopathy, Thrombectomy, and Stent Placement. Dr. Worrall is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry & Neurology.

    Elite in Stroke
    Elite in Stroke

    University Of Virginia Dept Of Neurology

    Charlottesville, VA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    . Dr. Southerland is rated as an Elite 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, Fibromuscular Dysplasia (FMD), Brain Aneurysm, Thrombectomy, and Stent Placement. Dr. Southerland is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry & Neurology.

    Elite in Stroke
    Neuroradiology
    Elite in Stroke
    Neuroradiology

    UVA Health University Medical Center

    1215 Lee St, 
    Charlottesville, VA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Colin Derdeyn is a Neuroradiologist practicing medicine in Charlottesville, Virginia. Dr. Derdeyn is rated as an Elite 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, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Arteriovenous Malformation, Stent Placement, and Thrombectomy.

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    Distinguished in Stroke
    Distinguished in Stroke

    University Of Virginia Dept Of Neurology

    Charlottesville, VA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    . Dr. Bhole is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. She is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Stroke, Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation, Thrombectomy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Bhole is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry & Neurology.

    Distinguished in Stroke
    Distinguished in Stroke

    University Of Virginia Dept Of Neurology

    Charlottesville, VA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    . Dr. Sawyer 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, Dysarthria, Seizures, Thrombectomy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Sawyer is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry & Neurology.

    Distinguished in Stroke
    Distinguished in Stroke

    University Of Virginia Dept Of Neurology

    Charlottesville, VA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    . Dr. Roach is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. She is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Stroke, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, CAPOS Syndrome, Stent Placement, and Transmyocardial Revascularization. Dr. Roach is board certified in  .

    Distinguished in Stroke
    Distinguished in Stroke

    University Of Virginia Dept Of Neurology

    Charlottesville, VA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    . Dr. Chapman is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Stroke, Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), Migraine, Gastrostomy, and Carotid Artery Surgery. Dr. Chapman is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry & Neurology.

    Distinguished in Stroke
    Distinguished in Stroke

    University Of Virginia Dept Of Neurology

    Charlottesville, VA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    . Dr. Johnston is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Stroke, Cardiac Amyloidosis, Cerebral Amyloid Angiopathy, Thrombectomy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Johnston is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry & Neurology.

    Elite in Stroke
    Elite in Stroke
    3300 Gallows Rd, Critical Care Medicine, 
    Falls Church, VA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Chaudhry is a neurologist specializing in vascular neurology and neuro-critical care joined Inova from the University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA. Dr. Chaudhry specifically specializes in the treatment of stroke, status epilepticus and various other neurological emergencies which require neuro-intensive care management. His special interests include thrombolytic therapy, mechanical thrombectomy, subarachnoid hemorrhage, intracerebral hemorrhage, and long term management of stroke/rehabilitation. Additionally, He also the Director of the Inova Neurosciences Research Program supporting Inova Neurosciences which is missioned to advance the science and treatment of diseases of the brain and spine. Here, he oversees clinical trials and partnerships with the National Institute of Health (NIH) and various academic institutes. Prominent in the Inova Neurosciences Research Proram portfolio are clinical trials for Alzheimer’s disease, movement disorders such as Parkinson’s disease, ischemic and hemorrhagic stroke, epilepsy, multiple sclerosis, with more in the evaluation pipeline and solicitation. He became interested in neuroscience research after a close family member suffered a catastrophic neurologic injury and focuses mainly on outcome research. He started his research career at New York University School of Medicine. Dr. Chaudhry completed his medical training at Shifa College of Medicine followed by advanced training with a fellowship in vascular neurology at Michigan State University and an additional fellowship in neurocritical care at the University of Pennsylvania. He has authored or co-authored more than 100 scientific publications which have been published in prestigious journals. He has also made several platform presentations at conferences such as the International Stroke Conference and American Association of Neurology. He has received several Research Excellence awards and he has served as the associate editor for the Journal of Vascular and Interventional Neurology. A native of 208 GB Pakistan, Dr. Chaudhry currently resides in Fairfax, VA, with his family. In his spare time, he enjoys volunteering for Yaqeen Welfare, a nonprofit organization he founded during his early medical career. Dr. Chaudhry is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Stroke, Brain Aneurysm, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Stent Placement, and Carotid Artery Surgery.

    Advanced in Stroke
    Advanced in Stroke

    BHMA Neurohospitalists- LPH

    1990 Holton Ave E, 
    Big Stone Gap, VA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    . Dr. Cozier is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Stroke, Opsoclonus-Myoclonus Syndrome, Herpes Simplex Encephalitis, and Seizures. Dr. Cozier is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry & Neurology.

    Elite in Stroke
    Elite in Stroke

    Mayo Clinic-Rochester

    5716 Cleveland St Ste 200, 
    Virginia Beach, VA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Alejandro Rabinstein is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Virginia Beach, Virginia. Dr. Rabinstein is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. He is also highly rated in 29 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Stroke, Cerebral Amyloid Angiopathy, Thrombectomy, and Embolectomy.

    Elite in Stroke
    Elite in Stroke

    Virginia Commonwealth University Health System Authority

    1250 E Marshall St, 
    Richmond, VA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Prachi Mehndiratta is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Richmond, Virginia. Dr. Mehndiratta is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. She is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Stroke, Cerebral Amyloid Angiopathy, Kuru, Thrombectomy, and Stent Placement.

    Advanced in Stroke
    Neurology
    Advanced in Stroke
    Neurology

    University Of Virginia Dept Of Neurology

    Charlottesville, VA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    . Dr. Sohail is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Stroke, Cavernous Sinus Thrombosis, Sporadic Hemiplegic Migraine, and Familial Hemiplegic Migraine. Dr. Sohail is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry & Neurology.

    Advanced in Stroke
    Pain Medicine | Neurology | Neurosurgery
    Advanced in Stroke
    Pain Medicine | Neurology | Neurosurgery

    Adjacent Health- Teleneurology

    440 Monticello Ave, Ste 1802, 
    Norfolk, VA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    . Dr. Mbeo is rated as an Advanced 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 Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Stroke, Subdural Hematoma, Apoplexy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Mbeo is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry & Neurology.

    Advanced in Stroke
    Advanced in Stroke

    University Of Virginia Dept Of Neurology

    Charlottesville, VA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    . Dr. Sheth is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Miller-Fisher Syndrome, Guillain-Barre Syndrome, Chronic Polyradiculoneuritis, and Stroke. Dr. Sheth is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry & Neurology.

    Advanced in Stroke
    Advanced in Stroke

    Adjacent Health- Teleneurology

    440 Monticello Ave, Ste 1802, 
    Norfolk, VA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    . Dr. Alawi 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, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Apoplexy, Stent Placement, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Alawi is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry & Neurology.

    Advanced in Stroke
    Advanced in Stroke

    Adjacent Health- Teleneurology

    440 Monticello Ave, Ste 1802, 
    Norfolk, VA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    . Dr. Abdelmalik 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, Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Gastrostomy, and Stent Placement. Dr. Abdelmalik is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry & Neurology.

    Advanced in Stroke
    Advanced in Stroke

    University Of Virginia Dept Of Neurology

    Charlottesville, VA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    . Dr. Schomer 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 Seizures, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, Stroke, Absence Seizure, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Schomer is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry & Neurology.

    Experienced in Stroke
    Experienced in Stroke

    Ballad Health Medical Associates Neurology

    16000 Johnston Memorial Drive, Suite 312, 
    Abingdon, VA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    "Shaena Blevins, MD, is a board-certified neurologist who practiced neurology in Gainesville, Georgia, for more than a decade. She loves her patients and, ""the long-term relationships and continuity of care that being a neurologist allows,"" she says. Dr. Blevins feels it is key to listen to her patients and their caregivers. She also believes, ""it is of utmost importance for my patients to understand their disease and treatment options."" Dr. Blevins and her husband are happy to be returning 'home' to the Appalachian Highlands to raise their children around family. Procedures". Dr. Blevins is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. She is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Essential Tremor, Cerebellar Degeneration, Transverse Myelitis, and Memory Loss. Dr. Blevins is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry & Neurology.

    Distinguished in Stroke
    Neuroradiology | Radiology
    Distinguished in Stroke
    Neuroradiology | Radiology

    Fairfax Radiological Consultants PLLC

    8260 Willow Oaks Corporate Dr, 750, 
    Fairfax, VA 
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Milad Yazdani, MD, specializes in Pediatric Radiology, and Radiology and is located in Charleston, SC. Dr. Yazdani is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. He is also highly rated in 28 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Stroke, Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation, CAPOS Syndrome, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, and Awake Craniotomy.

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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 Virginia, 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 Virginia, 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 Virginia, 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 Virginia, 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 Virginia, 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 Virginia, 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 Virginia, 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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