The 20 Best Stroke Doctors Near Me in Wauwatosa, WI

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Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 203 doctor with experience in Stroke near Wauwatosa, WI. Of these, 164 are Experienced, 35 are Advanced and 4 are Distinguished.

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    David C. Straus
    Advanced in Stroke
    Neurosurgery
    Advanced in Stroke
    Neurosurgery

    Aurora Neuroscience Innovation

    2801 W Kinnickinnic River Pkwy, Ste 680, 
    Milwaukee, WI 
     (5.0 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    David Straus is a Neurosurgery provider in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Dr. Straus has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. His top areas of expertise are Meningioma, Pituitary Tumor, Subdural Hematoma, Gastrostomy, and Awake Craniotomy.

    Kavit B. Shah
    Advanced in Stroke
    Advanced in Stroke

    Aurora Neuroscience Innovation

    2801 W Kinnickinnic River Pkwy, Ste 680, 
    Milwaukee, WI 
     (5.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Kavit Shah is a Neurologist in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Dr. Shah is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. His top areas of expertise are Brain Aneurysm, Stroke, Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), Thrombectomy, and Transmyocardial Revascularization.

    Kartik Kesavabhotla
    Experienced in Stroke
    Experienced in Stroke

    Aurora Spine Surgery

    2901 W Kinnickinnic River Pkwy, Ste 102, 
    Milwaukee, WI 
     (5.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Kartik Kesavabhotla is a Neurologist in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Dr. Kesavabhotla is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. His top areas of expertise are Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Brain Tumor, Glioma, Gliomatosis Cerebri, and Spinal Fusion.

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    Jacob Bagley
    Experienced in Stroke
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Stroke
    Neurosurgery

    Aurora Neuroscience Innovation

    2801 W Kinnickinnic River Pkwy, Ste 680, 
    Milwaukee, WI 
     (5.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jacob Bagley is a Neurosurgery provider in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Dr. Bagley is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Stenosis, Moyamoya Disease, Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation, Laminectomy, and Transmyocardial Revascularization.

    Nicholas Osteraas
    Distinguished in Stroke
    Distinguished in Stroke

    Aurora Neuroscience Innovation

    2801 W Kinnickinnic River Pkwy, Ste 680, 
    Milwaukee, WI 
     (5.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Nicholas Osteraas is a Neurologist in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Dr. Osteraas is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. His top areas of expertise are Stroke, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Apoplexy, Thrombectomy, and Stent Placement.

    Sudeepta Dandapat
    Distinguished in Stroke
    Distinguished in Stroke

    Aurora Neuroscience Innovation

    2801 W Kinnickinnic River Pkwy, Ste 680, 
    Milwaukee, WI 
     (5.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Bengali, Hindi
    Offers Telehealth

    Sudeepta Dandapat is a Neurologist in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Dr. Dandapat is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. His top areas of expertise are Stroke, Brain Aneurysm, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Thrombectomy, and Stent Placement.

    Gatis Makstenieks
    Advanced in Stroke
    Advanced in Stroke

    Aurora Physiatry/Physical Medicine & Rehab

    8901 W Lincoln Ave, 
    West Allis, WI 
     (3.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Latvian, Russian

    Gatis Makstenieks is a Physiatrist in West Allis, Wisconsin. Dr. Makstenieks is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. His top areas of expertise are Cerebral Palsy, Hemiplegia, Stroke, and Guillain-Barre Syndrome.

    Narayana Parasu
    Advanced in Stroke
    Advanced in Stroke

    Aurora Physiatry/Physical Medicine & Rehab

    2901 W Kinnickinnic River Pkwy, Ste 101, 
    Milwaukee, WI 
     (5.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Telugu

    Narayana Parasu is a Physiatrist in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Dr. Parasu is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. His top areas of expertise are Stroke, Subdural Hematoma, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Hemiplegia, and Ureteroscopy.

    Kim A. Hansen
    Advanced in Stroke
    Advanced in Stroke

    Aurora Physiatry/Physical Medicine & Rehab

    2901 W Kinnickinnic River Pkwy, Ste 101, 
    Milwaukee, WI 
     (5.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kim Hansen is a Physiatrist in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Dr. Hansen is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. His top areas of expertise are Stroke, Brain Abscess, Subdural Hematoma, Myringotomy, and Ureteroscopy.

    Richard A. Rovin
    Advanced in Stroke
    Advanced in Stroke

    Aurora Neuroscience Innovation

    2801 W Kinnickinnic River Pkwy, Ste 680, 
    Milwaukee, WI 
     (5.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Richard Rovin is a Neurosurgery provider in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Dr. Rovin is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. His top areas of expertise are Meningioma, Subdural Hematoma, Stroke, Awake Craniotomy, and Gastrostomy.

    Thomas J. Wolfe
    Advanced in Stroke
    Advanced in Stroke

    Aurora Neuroscience Innovation

    2801 W Kinnickinnic River Pkwy, Ste 680, 
    Milwaukee, WI 
     (5.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Thomas Wolfe is a Neurologist in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Dr. Wolfe is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. His top areas of expertise are Brain Aneurysm, Stroke, Arteriovenous Malformation, Thrombectomy, and Stent Placement.

    Advanced in Stroke
    Advanced in Stroke

    Froedtert And The Medical College Of Wisconsin Froedtert Hospital

    9200 W Wisconsin Ave, 
    Milwaukee, WI 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Leighton Mark is a Radiologist in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Dr. Mark is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. His top areas of expertise are Stroke, Brain Aneurysm, Aseptic and Alopecic Nodules of Scalp (AANS), and Tumefactive Multiple Sclerosis.

    Distinguished in Stroke
    Distinguished in Stroke

    Neuroscience Center-Specialty Clinics

    900 N 92nd St, 
    Milwaukee, WI 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Marc Lazzaro is a Neurologist in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Dr. Lazzaro is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. His top areas of expertise are Stroke, Brain Aneurysm, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Thrombectomy, and Stent Placement.

    Distinguished in Stroke
    Neurology
    Distinguished in Stroke
    Neurology

    Neuroscience Center-Specialty Clinics

    900 N 92nd St, 
    Milwaukee, WI 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Diane Book is a Neurologist in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Dr. Book is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. Her top areas of expertise are Stroke, Primary Progressive Aphasia, Frontotemporal Dementia, Awake Craniotomy, and Gastrostomy.

    Advanced in Stroke
    Advanced in Stroke

    Radiology Department-Froedtert Hospital

    8750 William Coffey Dr, 
    Milwaukee, WI 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Darren O'neill is a Radiologist in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Dr. O'neill is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. His top areas of expertise are Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET), Posterior Fossa Tumor, Astrocytoma, and Glioblastoma.

    Advanced in Stroke
    Radiology
    Advanced in Stroke
    Radiology

    Radiology Department-Froedtert Hospital

    8750 William Coffey Dr, 
    Milwaukee, WI 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ryan Beck is a Radiologist in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Dr. Beck is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. His top areas of expertise are Pediatric Low-Grade Glioma (pLGG), ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, Smoldering Multiple Myeloma, and Stroke.

    Arshad Ahmed
    Experienced in Stroke
    Experienced in Stroke

    Neurology Alliance, SC

    2424 S 90th St, 
    West Allis, WI 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi, Urdu
    Offers Telehealth

    Arshad Ahmed is a Neurologist in West Allis, Wisconsin. Dr. Ahmed is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. His top areas of expertise are Autosomal Dominant Partial Epilepsy with Auditory Features, Memory Loss, Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy, and Dravet Syndrome.

    Hanna Eskinder
    Experienced in Stroke
    Experienced in Stroke

    Aurora Physiatry/Physical Medicine & Rehab

    945 N 12th St, 
    Milwaukee, WI 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Hanna Eskinder is a Physiatrist in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Dr. Eskinder is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. Her top areas of expertise are Phantom Limb Pain, Stroke, Hemiplegia, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

    Lynn R. Vidakovic
    Experienced in Stroke
    Experienced in Stroke

    Aurora Physiatry/Physical Medicine & Rehab

    2901 W Kinnickinnic River Pkwy, Ste 101, 
    Milwaukee, WI 
     (5.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Lynn Vidakovic is a Physiatrist in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Dr. Vidakovic is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. Her top areas of expertise are Hemiplegia, Stroke, Paraplegia, and Subdural Hematoma.

    Amit Jhaveri
    Experienced in Stroke
    Experienced in Stroke

    Aurora Physiatry/Physical Medicine & Rehab

    2901 W Kinnickinnic River Pkwy, Ste 101, 
    Milwaukee, WI 
     (5.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Gujarati , Hindi

    Amit Jhaveri is a Physiatrist in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Dr. Jhaveri is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. His top areas of expertise are Hemiplegia, Hereditary Sensory and Autonomic Neuropathy Type 2, Infantile Axonal Neuropathy, Congenital Insensitivity to Pain with Anhidrosis, and Gastrostomy.

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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 Wauwatosa, WI?

    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 Wauwatosa, WI?

    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 Wauwatosa, WI?

    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 Wauwatosa, WI?

    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 Wauwatosa, WI?

    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 Wauwatosa, WI?

    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 Wauwatosa, WI?

    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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