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    MediFind found 42 doctor with experience in Apoplexy near Santa Maria, CA. Of these, 40 are Experienced and 2 are Advanced.

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      Samir N. Bhatt
      Experienced in Apoplexy
      Experienced in Apoplexy

      Central Coast Comprehensive Cardiovascular Imaging

      1510 E Main St, Ste 101, 
      Santa Maria, CA 
       (1.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      I strive to provide my patients with the best medical care possible. Dr. Bhatt is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Apoplexy. His top areas of expertise are COVID-19, Atrial Tachycardia, Paroxysmal Supraventricular Tachycardia (PSVT), Pacemaker Implantation, and Cardiac Ablation.

      Mansoor A. Arain
      Experienced in Apoplexy
      Internal Medicine | Cardiology | Interventional Cardiology
      Experienced in Apoplexy
      Internal Medicine | Cardiology | Interventional Cardiology

      Cardiology - Dignity Health - Santa Maria, CA

      1510 E. Main Street, Suite 104-C, 
      Santa Maria, CA 
       (1.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Dr. Mansoor Arain is an Interventional Cardiologist graduated medical school at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA and is board certified in Internal Medicine, Cardiovascular Disease and General Pediatrics.He completed a fellowship in Cardiovascular Disease and an advanced fellowship in Interventional Cardiology at the University of Michigan Health System.  Dr. Arain is passionate about minimally-invasive structural heart disease interventions and looks forward to expanding the structural heart program at Marian Regional Medical Center.  Born and raised in Santa Maria, he is excited to return to his hometown and to serve the Central Coast community. ❝ I strive to provide high-quality, evidence-based, personalized, andcompassionate medical care to all of my patients and to treat everyonewith kindness and respect.❞~ Mansoor Arain, MD. Dr. Arain is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Apoplexy. His top areas of expertise are Aortic Valve Stenosis, Heart Attack, Coronary Heart Disease, and Apoplexy.

      Jason C. Choi
      Experienced in Apoplexy
      Experienced in Apoplexy

      Cardiology - Dignity Health - Santa Maria, CA

      1510 E. Main Street, Suite 104-C, 
      Santa Maria, CA 
       (1.5 miles away)
      Experience:
      17+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Jason Choi is a board certified cardiologist who is proud to serve the CentralCoast of California. Dr. Choi received his Bachelor of Arts from the University ofPennsylvania and his Medical Doctorate from the Jacobs School of Medicine andBiomedical Sciences in New York. He completed his internal medicineresidency at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, one of Harvard MedicalSchool’s major teaching hospitals. He completed his cardiology fellowship atUCLA Medical Center, where he served as Chief Cardiology Fellow.Dr. Choi provides cardiology services to Arroyo Grande Community Hospital aswell as Marian Regional Medical Center, where he previously served as Chair ofMedicine. He is the current Medical Director of the Cardiac Rehabilitation Centerin Santa Maria. Dr. Choi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Apoplexy. His top areas of expertise are Hypertensive Heart Disease, Atrial Fibrillation, Cardiomyopathy, and Aortic Valve Stenosis.

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      Experienced in Apoplexy
      Cardiology | Interventional Cardiology
      Experienced in Apoplexy
      Cardiology | Interventional Cardiology

      Midcoast Cardiovascular Associates

      220 S Palisade Dr, Ste 101, 
      Santa Maria, CA 
       (1.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      We strive to provide caring compassionate, state of the art, cardiac care to all our patients. With over 17 years experience in complex cardiovascular disease management . We value the trust patients and families place in us and enjoy the personal relations that form during treatment. This philosophy has lead to numerous satisfied patients and many life long friends. Dr. Ginkel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Apoplexy. His top areas of expertise are Coronary Heart Disease, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), Degos Disease, and Pacemaker Implantation.

      Alex T. Harrison
      Advanced in Apoplexy
      Advanced in Apoplexy

      Central Coast Comprehensive Cardiovascular Imaging

      1510 E Main St, Ste 101, 
      Santa Maria, CA 
       (1.4 miles away)
      Experience:
      17+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Alex Harrison, MD, FACC is a board certified cardiologist serving the community of Santa Maria as well as offering noninvasive outpatient cardiovascular imaging services at C4 Imaging. He earned both his Bachelor of Science and Medical Doctorate degrees from the University of California, San Diego. He then completed internal medicine training with Scripps Mercy Hospital in San Diego and cardiovascular fellowship training at the University of California, Irvine. He performs angiograms and implants pacemakers and defibrillators. Additionally, he has clinical and research expertise in the cutting edge field of cardiovascular imaging including appropriate use and interpretation of cardiac CT angiography and cardiac MRI studies. He founded Santa Marias first outpatient cardiac nuclear myocardial perfusion program and is the Director of Central Coast Comprehensive Cardiovascular (C4) Imaging. He was named in 2011 and currently acts as the Director of the Non-Invasive Cardiology Department at Marian Regional Medical Center. He was elected by his peers to serve as the Chief of Cardiology at Marian Regional Medical Center for 2012 and 2013. Dr. Harrison is fluent in both English and Spanish; his services are available to adult cardiovascular patients. Dr. Harrison is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Apoplexy. His top areas of expertise are Heart Attack, Apoplexy, Aortic Regurgitation, Hypertensive Heart Disease, and Pacemaker Implantation.

      Albert W. Hawkins
      Experienced in Apoplexy
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Apoplexy
      Internal Medicine

      Albert W. Hawkins, MD Private Practice

      1300 E Cypress St, Ste G1, 
      Santa Maria, CA 
       (1.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      I strive to provide my patients with the best medical care possible. Dr. Hawkins is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Apoplexy. His top areas of expertise are Autosomal Dominant Partial Epilepsy with Auditory Features, Visceromegaly, Hepatitis C, and Memory Loss.

      Nicholas P. Slimack
      Experienced in Apoplexy
      Experienced in Apoplexy

      Neurosurgery - Dignity Health - Santa Maria, CA

      300 S Stratford Ave, 
      Santa Maria, CA 
       (1.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Dr. Nicholas Slimack was born and raised in Illinois. He went to Swarthmore College in Philadelphia, then went on to medical school at Loyola University  and completed his  residency training at Northwestern University. He received his Fellowship training at Spine Center at Cedars Sinai Medical Center and is Board Certified in Neurosurgery. He has resided on the Central Coast with his family since 2013. Dr. Slimack’s care philosophy is  to provide effective, quality care to the people of the Central Coast. Dr. Slimack is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Apoplexy. His top areas of expertise are Smoldering Multiple Myeloma, Spinal Stenosis, Spondylolisthesis, Bone Graft, and Vertebroplasty.

      Matthew R. Schreckinger
      Experienced in Apoplexy
      Experienced in Apoplexy

      Neurosurgery - Dignity Health - Santa Maria, CA

      300 S Stratford Ave, 
      Santa Maria, CA 
       (1.2 miles away)
      Experience:
      17+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Matthew Schreckinger, MD, completed Neurological and Advanced Spine Surgery training at Wayne State University/Detroit Medical Center. He earned his Medical Doctorate at University of Massachusetts and received his undergraduate degree from Johns Hopkins University. His commitment to Neurosurgery and patients includes active involvement in the Congress of Neurological Surgeons, the American Association of Neurological Surgeons and North American Spine Society. Dr. Schreckinger specializes in Neurological Surgery for spine, back and neck disorders as well as for disorders of the brain. He is skilled in the most up-to-date minimally-invasive procedures and traditional surgery. Dr. Schreckinger’s expertise includes:Sacroiliac (SI) Joint Fusion, Oblique Lumbar Interbody Fusion, Cervical disk replacement (arthroplasty), Spinal reconstructive surgery, Brain surgery and brain tumor surgery, Back surgery, and Herniated disk surgery. Dr. Schreckinger is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Apoplexy. His top areas of expertise are Subdural Hematoma, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Spinal Stenosis, Laminectomy, and Vertebroplasty.

      Advanced in Apoplexy
      Internal Medicine
      Advanced in Apoplexy
      Internal Medicine

      Central Coast In-Patient Consultants Inc

      1400 E Church St, 
      Santa Maria, CA 
       (1.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Elena Agafonova is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Santa Maria, California. Dr. Agafonova is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Apoplexy. Her top areas of expertise are Apoplexy, Sepsis, Ogilvie Syndrome, Hip Replacement, and Endoscopy.

      Victor M. Guerrero
      Experienced in Apoplexy
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Apoplexy
      Internal Medicine

      CHC-Santa Maria-Palisade Primary Care

      1510 E. Main St, Ste 104B, 
      Santa Maria, CA 
       (1.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Victor Guerrero is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Santa Maria, California. Dr. Guerrero is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Apoplexy. His top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Familial Hypertension.

      Kamlesh M. Desai
      Experienced in Apoplexy
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Apoplexy
      Family Medicine

      CCFM - Daniel Office

      355 Daniel Dr, Ste 105, 
      Santa Maria, CA 
       (2.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Gujarati , Spanish
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Equal Access for All, WE OFFER A LOWER COST ALTERNATIVE TO COSTLY INSURANCES. $50/MN PER PERSON AFTER $100 INITIATION FEE FOR MOST SERVICES IN THE OFFICE. We also do weight loss management without medications or surgery by helping you develop healthy habits. OUR PHILOSOPHY IS TO OFFER BETTER HEALTH WITH AS FEW MEDICINES AS POSSIBLE AT THE LOWEST COST POSSIBLE THROUGH A TEAM EFFORT WITH YOU. Our patients feel a sense of comfort and care from our support staff who genuinely care about helping you. By design, we work in a happy place where we enjoy coming to work as a team. WE ARE DIRECT AND FORTHRIGHT IN DISCUSSING YOUR ISSUES AND PROVIDING SOLUTIONS WITHOUT MINCING WORDS. - REMEMBER, WE EXCEL IN BEING YOUR HEALTH COACH. Dr. Desai is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Apoplexy. His top areas of expertise are Degos Disease, Neuralgia, Enlarged Liver, and Hypertensive Heart Disease.

      Experienced in Apoplexy
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Apoplexy
      Family Medicine

      Arlene C Gonzales MD Inc

      722 E Chapel St, 
      Santa Maria, CA 
       (0.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Arlene Gonzales is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Santa Maria, California. Dr. Gonzales is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Apoplexy. Her top areas of expertise are End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Opsoclonus-Myoclonus Syndrome.

      Experienced in Apoplexy
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Apoplexy
      Internal Medicine

      Central Coast In-Patient Consultants Inc

      1400 E Church St, 
      Santa Maria, CA 
       (1.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Roman Winter is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Santa Maria, California. Dr. Winter is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Apoplexy. His top areas of expertise are Ogilvie Syndrome, Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome (CIRS), Sepsis, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, and Endoscopy.

      Experienced in Apoplexy
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Apoplexy
      Internal Medicine

      Central Coast In-Patient Consultants Inc

      1400 E Church St, 
      Santa Maria, CA 
       (1.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Elham Novin-Baheran is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Santa Maria, California. Dr. Novin-Baheran is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Apoplexy. Her top areas of expertise are Sepsis, Ogilvie Syndrome, Peptic Ulcer, Endoscopy, and Microdiscectomy.

      Experienced in Apoplexy
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Apoplexy
      Family Medicine

      Central Coast In-Patient Consultants Inc

      1400 E Church St, 
      Santa Maria, CA 
       (1.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Mark Sandquist is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Santa Maria, California. Dr. Sandquist is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Apoplexy. His top areas of expertise are Sepsis, Rhabdomyolysis, Acute Adrenal Crisis, Gastrostomy, and Bone Graft.

      Experienced in Apoplexy
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Apoplexy
      Internal Medicine

      Central Coast In-Patient Consultants Inc

      1400 E Church St, 
      Santa Maria, CA 
       (1.3 miles away)
      Experience:
      17+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Brian Fields is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Santa Maria, California. Dr. Fields has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Apoplexy. His top areas of expertise are Sepsis, Ogilvie Syndrome, Peptic Ulcer, Hip Replacement, and Endoscopy.

      Experienced in Apoplexy
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Apoplexy
      Internal Medicine

      Central Coast In-Patient Consultants Inc

      1400 E Church St, 
      Santa Maria, CA 
       (1.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Brandon Penn is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Santa Maria, California. Dr. Penn is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Apoplexy. His top areas of expertise are Sepsis, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Ogilvie Syndrome, Bone Graft, and Vertebroplasty.

      Experienced in Apoplexy
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Apoplexy
      Internal Medicine
      1400 E Church St, 
      Santa Maria, CA 
       (1.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Siri Khalsa is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Santa Maria, California. Dr. Khalsa is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Apoplexy. His top areas of expertise are Stroke, Sepsis, Acute Coronary Syndrome, Hip Replacement, and Gastrostomy.

      Experienced in Apoplexy
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Apoplexy
      Internal Medicine

      Central Coast In-Patient Consultants Inc

      1400 E Church St, 
      Santa Maria, CA 
       (1.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Joseph Yorke is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Santa Maria, California. Dr. Yorke is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Apoplexy. His top areas of expertise are Heart Attack, Sepsis, Volkmann Contracture, Endoscopy, and Pacemaker Implantation.

      Experienced in Apoplexy
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Apoplexy
      Family Medicine

      Central Coast In-Patient Consultants Inc

      1400 E Church St, 
      Santa Maria, CA 
       (1.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Spanish
      Accepting New Patients

      David Mahoney is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Santa Maria, California. Dr. Mahoney is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Apoplexy. His top areas of expertise are Sepsis, Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Hypertension. Dr. Mahoney is currently accepting new patients.

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      Last Updated: 01/09/2026

      What is the definition of Apoplexy?

      Apoplexy is bleeding into an organ or loss of blood flow to an organ. For example,

      • Adrenal apoplexy -- bleeding into the adrenal glands
      • Pituitary apoplexy -- bleeding into the pituitary gland

      Apoplexy most often refers to stroke symptoms that occur suddenly. Such symptoms occur due to bleeding into the brain. It can also occur by a blood clot in a brain blood vessel. Conditions such as subarachnoid hemorrhage or stroke are sometimes called apoplexy.

      Functional apoplexy is when a person appears to be having stroke-like symptoms. However, there is no brain defect.

      When should I see an Apoplexy doctor near Santa Maria, CA?

      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 an Apoplexy doctor near Santa Maria, CA?

      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 Apoplexy doctors near Santa Maria, CA?

      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 Apoplexy doctors near Santa Maria, CA?

      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 an Apoplexy doctor near Santa Maria, CA?

      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 Apoplexy doctor search results page. 

      Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Apoplexy 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 an Apoplexy doctor near Santa Maria, CA?

      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 Apoplexy 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 Apoplexy 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 Apoplexy doctors near Santa Maria, CA?

      Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Apoplexy 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 an Apoplexy doctor that offers video calls?

      Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Apoplexy 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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