The 20 Best Stroke Doctors Near Me in Arlington, VA

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The 20 Best Stroke Doctors near Arlington, VA

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 558 doctor with experience in Stroke near Arlington, VA. Of these, 424 are Experienced, 98 are Advanced, 34 are Distinguished and 1 are Elite.

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    Distinguished in Stroke
    Neuroradiology
    Distinguished in Stroke
    Neuroradiology

    Johns Hopkins Community Physicians

    3833 Fairfax Dr Ste 110, 
    Arlington, VA 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Oluwatoyin Idowu is a Neuroradiologist in Arlington, Virginia. Dr. Idowu is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. Her top areas of expertise are Stroke, Hydrocephalus, Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation, Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus, and Thrombectomy.

    Elite in Stroke
    Elite in Stroke

    Office

    6001 Executive Blvd, 
    Bethesda, MD 
     (6.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Robin Conwit is a Neurologist in Bethesda, Maryland. Dr. Conwit is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. Her top areas of expertise are Stroke, Status Epilepticus, Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), Thrombectomy, and Thymectomy.

    Nanak Chugh
    Advanced in Stroke
    Neurology
    Advanced in Stroke
    Neurology

    Sibley Memorial Hospital

    5255 Loughboro Road Northwest, Floor: 1st Floor Building C, Floor: 1st Floor Building C, 
    Washington, DC 
     (3.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi
    Offers Telehealth

    Nanak Chugh is a Neurologist in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Chugh is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. His top areas of expertise are Stroke, Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, and Seizures.

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    Advanced in Stroke
    Neurology
    Advanced in Stroke
    Neurology

    Gw Imaging Center-Foggy Bottom: 2121 K Street

    2121 K St NW Ste 100, 
    Washington, DC 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ramin Javan is a Neurologist in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Javan has been practicing medicine for over 18 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. His top areas of expertise are Herniated Disk, Olivopontocerebellar Atrophy, Primary Familial Brain Calcification, Cerebelloolivary Atrophy, and Vertebroplasty.

    Advanced in Stroke
    Neuroradiology | Radiology | Pediatric Radiology
    Advanced in Stroke
    Neuroradiology | Radiology | Pediatric Radiology

    Hospital Partner: Gw Hospital-Radiology

    900 23rd St NW # 2, 
    Washington, DC 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Thelma Lopes is a Neuroradiologist and a Radiologist in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Lopes is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. Her top areas of expertise are Cerebellar Multiple System Atrophy, Hepatocerebral Degeneration, Stroke, and Cerebellar Degeneration.

    Advanced in Stroke
    Neuroradiology
    Advanced in Stroke
    Neuroradiology

    Johns Hopkins Community Physicians

    3833 Fairfax Dr Ste 110, 
    Arlington, VA 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ho Lee is a Neuroradiologist in Arlington, Virginia. Dr. Lee is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. His top areas of expertise are Stroke, CAPOS Syndrome, Fibromuscular Dysplasia (FMD), and Headache.

    Distinguished in Stroke
    Distinguished in Stroke

    Medstar Medical Group Ii LLC

    3800 Reservoir Rd Nw, 
    Washington, DC 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Richard Zorowitz is a Physiatrist in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Zorowitz is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. His top areas of expertise are Pseudobulbar Affect, Spasticity, Stroke, Hemiplegia, and Thrombectomy.

    Advanced in Stroke
    Neuroradiology
    Advanced in Stroke
    Neuroradiology

    MedStar Georgetown University Hospital

    3800 Reservoir Rd NW, 
    Washington, DC 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Earn Christabel is a Neuroradiologist in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Christabel is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. Her top areas of expertise are Aseptic and Alopecic Nodules of Scalp (AANS), Stroke, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, and CAPOS Syndrome.

    Advanced in Stroke
    Neuroradiology
    Advanced in Stroke
    Neuroradiology

    Office

    900 23rd St NW, 
    Washington, DC 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Rajesh Bhojwani is a Neuroradiologist in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Bhojwani is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. His top areas of expertise are Stroke, Porencephaly, Schizencephaly, and Arachnoid Cysts.

    Advanced in Stroke
    Radiology
    Advanced in Stroke
    Radiology

    George Washington University Hospital

    900 23rd St NW, 
    Washington, DC 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Raymond Tu is a Radiologist in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Tu is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. His top areas of expertise are Stroke, Herniated Disk, CAPOS Syndrome, and Pleurisy.

    Distinguished in Stroke
    Neurology
    Distinguished in Stroke
    Neurology

    MedStar Health: Neuroscience At MedStar Georgetown University Hospital

    3800 Reservoir Rd NW Fl 6, 
    Washington, DC 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Mary Denny is a Neurologist in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Denny is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. Her top areas of expertise are Stroke, Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), Apoplexy, Thrombectomy, and Transmyocardial Revascularization.

    Distinguished in Stroke
    Distinguished in Stroke

    Office

    3800 Reservoir Rd NW Fl 9, 
    Washington, DC 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Peter Turkeltaub is a Neurologist in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Turkeltaub is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. His top areas of expertise are Stroke, Primary Progressive Aphasia, Apraxia, and Frontotemporal Dementia.

    Distinguished in Stroke
    Distinguished in Stroke

    MedStar Health: Neuroscience At MedStar Georgetown University Hospital

    3800 Reservoir Rd NW Fl 6, 
    Washington, DC 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Douglas Mayson is a Neurologist in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Mayson 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, Apoplexy, Seizures, Stent Placement, and Transmyocardial Revascularization.

    Distinguished in Stroke
    Distinguished in Stroke

    MedStar Health: Neuroscience At MedStar Georgetown University Hospital

    3800 Reservoir Rd NW Fl 6, 
    Washington, DC 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Andrew Stemer is a Neurologist in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Stemer is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. His top areas of expertise are Stroke, Brain Aneurysm, Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation, Stent Placement, and Transmyocardial Revascularization.

    Distinguished in Stroke
    Neurosurgery
    Distinguished in Stroke
    Neurosurgery

    MedStar Health: Neuroscience At MedStar Georgetown University Hospital

    3800 Reservoir Rd NW Fl 6, 
    Washington, DC 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Edward Aulisi is a Neurosurgery provider in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Aulisi is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. His top areas of expertise are Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Pituitary Tumor, Subdural Hematoma, Laminectomy, and Awake Craniotomy.

    Distinguished in Stroke
    Distinguished in Stroke

    Medstar Medical Group Ii LLC

    1145 19th St Nw, 311 Mmg At 19th Street Nw, 
    Washington, DC 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Rachna Malhotra is a Physiatrist in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Malhotra is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. Her top areas of expertise are Stroke, Hemiplegia, Spasticity, and Venous Thromboembolism (VTE). Dr. Malhotra is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Stroke
    Distinguished in Stroke

    Vhc Health Neurology-Arlington

    1715 N George Mason Dr Ste 107, 
    Arlington, VA 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Zurab Nadareishvili is a Neurologist in Arlington, Virginia. Dr. Nadareishvili is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. His top areas of expertise are Stroke, Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, Seizures, and Thrombectomy.

    Distinguished in Stroke
    Sleep Medicine
    Distinguished in Stroke
    Sleep Medicine

    Pulmonary Associates LTD.

    5216 Dawes Ave, 
    Alexandria, VA 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jaswinder Khosla is a Sleep Medicine provider in Alexandria, Virginia. Dr. Khosla is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. His top areas of expertise are Stroke, Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), Seizures, and Susac Syndrome.

    Isaac C. Naggar
    Experienced in Stroke
    Experienced in Stroke

    Sibley Memorial Hospital

    5255 Loughboro Road Northwest, Floor: 1st Floor Building C, Floor: 1st Floor Building C, 
    Washington, DC 
     (3.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Arabic, Hebrew
    Offers Telehealth

    Isaac Naggar is a Neurologist in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Naggar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. His top areas of expertise are Seizures, Stroke, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, and Concussion.

    Andrew S. Akman
    Experienced in Stroke
    Interventional Radiology
    Experienced in Stroke
    Interventional Radiology

    Sibley Memorial Hospital

    5255 Loughboro Road Northwest, Ground FL, Ground FL, 
    Washington, DC 
     (3.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Andrew Akman, MD, MBA a native of Washington, DC, currently practices at Suburban Hospital, Sibley Hospital, and Johns Hopkins Hospital. Dr. Akman performs a variety of minimally invasive procedures. He has specific interest in complex IVC filter removals, interventional oncology, pulmonary embolism, and prostate artery embolization. Dr. Akman is an expert in complex IVC filter retrieval and IVC filter related complications. In addition to standard IVC filter retrievals, he removes devices that are severely tilted, embedded, or fractured, as well as those designated as permanent devices. He serves as an adviser to other physicians on complex techniques including laser sheath and forceps assisted retrieval. Within interventional oncology, Dr. Akman performs thermal ablation of lung, liver, and kidney tumors. He performs chemoembolization and radioembolization (Yttrium-90) on primary liver cancer and metastatic liver disease. Dr. Akman also performs prostate artery embolization, an emerging minimally invasive technique for treating urinary symptoms associated with prostate enlargement. Dr. Akman prides himself on building strong relationships with his patients and practicing patient-centered medicine. Videos Andrew Akman, M.D., Interventional Radiologist Recent News Articles and Media Coverage Honoring a Life By Helping Others, Johns Hopkins Medicine, (July 20, 2022). Dr. Akman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. His top areas of expertise are Ascites, Ureterocele, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Gastrostomy, and Liver Embolization.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    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 Arlington, VA?

    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 Arlington, VA?

    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 Arlington, VA?

    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 Arlington, VA?

    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 Arlington, VA?

    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 Arlington, VA?

    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 Arlington, VA?

    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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