The 20 Best Apoplexy Doctors Near Me in South San Francisco, CA

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The 20 Best Apoplexy Doctors near South San Francisco, CA

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 386 doctor with experience in Apoplexy near South San Francisco, CA. Of these, 343 are Experienced, 39 are Advanced and 4 are Distinguished.

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    Felix G. Millhouse
    Advanced in Apoplexy
    Cardiology | Interventional Cardiology
    Advanced in Apoplexy
    Cardiology | Interventional Cardiology

    Felix G. Millhouse, MD Private Practice

    1800 Sullivan Ave, Ste 302, 
    Daly City, CA 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    caring, good listener, dedicated, intelligent, compassionate, committed, healing and reassuring. Dr. Millhouse is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Apoplexy. His top areas of expertise are Sitosterolemia, Coronary Heart Disease, Angina, Pacemaker Implantation, and Endoscopy.

    Joey D. English
    Advanced in Apoplexy
    Advanced in Apoplexy

    Burlingame Care Center

    1501 Trousdale Drive, 
    Burlingame, CA 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Joey English is a Neurologist in Burlingame, California. Dr. English is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Apoplexy. His top areas of expertise are Stroke, Arteriovenous Malformation, Brain Aneurysm, Thrombectomy, and Stent Placement. Dr. English is currently accepting new patients.

    Brad G. Angeja
    Advanced in Apoplexy
    Advanced in Apoplexy

    Burlingame Center

    1501 Trousdale Drive, Building B, Floor 2, 
    Burlingame, CA 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Brad Angeja is a Cardiologist in Burlingame, California. Dr. Angeja is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Apoplexy. His top areas of expertise are Cardiomyopathy, Heart Attack, Atrial Fibrillation, and Apoplexy. Dr. Angeja is currently accepting new patients.

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    Ian Christoph
    Advanced in Apoplexy
    Advanced in Apoplexy

    Burlingame Center

    1501 Trousdale Drive, Building B, Floor 2, 
    Burlingame, CA 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Ian Christoph is a Cardiologist in Burlingame, California. Dr. Christoph is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Apoplexy. His top areas of expertise are Heart Attack, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Apoplexy, and Atrial Fibrillation. Dr. Christoph is currently accepting new patients.

    Elliott M. Groves
    Advanced in Apoplexy
    Advanced in Apoplexy

    Burlingame Center

    1501 Trousdale Drive, Building B, Floor 2, 
    Burlingame, CA 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Elliott Groves is a Cardiologist in Burlingame, California. Dr. Groves is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Apoplexy. His top areas of expertise are Heart Block, Aortic Valve Stenosis, Heart Attack, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR). Dr. Groves is currently accepting new patients.

    Michael Huang
    Distinguished in Apoplexy
    Neurosurgery
    Distinguished in Apoplexy
    Neurosurgery

    Cerebrovascular Neurosurgery Clinic

    400 Parnassus Ave., Eighth Floor, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (8.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Dr. Michael Huang is a neurosurgeon who specializes in brain disorders, including tumors and blood vessel abnormalities. He has extensive training in managing meningiomas, pituitary tumors, acoustic neuromas, aneurysms, vascular malformations, extracranial carotid artery disease, cerebral revascularization and trigeminal neuralgia. In his research, Huang studies traumatic injuries to the neurological system. He looks at neurointensive care and is particularly interested in advanced neurological monitoring for traumatic brain injury and spontaneous subarachnoid hemorrhage, skull base fractures and endocrinological disturbances following trauma. He also is interested in surgical approaches to treating skull base diseases, including the use of endoscopic and other minimally invasive techniques. Huang earned his medical degree at Weill Cornell Medicine and completed a residency in neurosurgery at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital. He completed a skull base and cerebrovascular fellowship at the University of South Florida. Dr. Huang is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Apoplexy. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Subdural Hematoma, Delirium, Apoplexy, and Gastrostomy.

    David A. Vaughan
    Experienced in Apoplexy
    Experienced in Apoplexy

    David A. Vaughan, MD Private Practice (2)

    1800 Sullivan Ave, Ste 302, 
    Daly City, CA 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Experience:
    44+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    caring, good listener, dedicated, intelligent, compassionate, committed, healing and reassuring. Dr. Vaughan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Apoplexy. His top areas of expertise are Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Atrial Fibrillation, and Angina.

    Gordon T. Sakamoto
    Experienced in Apoplexy
    Neurosurgery | Neurology
    Experienced in Apoplexy
    Neurosurgery | Neurology

    Palo Alto Medical Foundation

    1501 Trousdale Dr, 4th Fl Neurosurgery, 
    Burlingame, CA 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Gordon Sakamoto is a Neurologist and a Neurosurgery provider in Burlingame, California. Dr. Sakamoto is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Apoplexy. His top areas of expertise are Hydrocephalus, Subdural Hematoma, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Laminectomy, and Microdiscectomy. Dr. Sakamoto is currently accepting new patients.

    Tania Nanevicz
    Experienced in Apoplexy
    Experienced in Apoplexy

    Burlingame Center

    1501 Trousdale Drive, Building B, Floor 2, 
    Burlingame, CA 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Tania Nanevicz is a Cardiologist in Burlingame, California. Dr. Nanevicz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Apoplexy. Her top areas of expertise are Atrial Fibrillation, Pulmonary Edema, Heart Failure, and Cardiomyopathy. Dr. Nanevicz is currently accepting new patients.

    Amir A. Schricker
    Experienced in Apoplexy
    Experienced in Apoplexy

    Palo Alto Medical Foundation

    1501-B Trousdale Dr, 2nd Fl, 
    Burlingame, CA 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Amir A. Schricker, MD, is a board-certified cardiologist and cardiac electrophysiologist who specializes in diagnosing and treating heart rhythm disorders. He uses specialized medications and procedures to care for patients with all types of irregular heart rhythms (or arrhythmias), including atrial fibrillation (AFib), atrial flutter, ventricular tachycardia (VTach or VT), premature ventricular contractions (PVC), and all supraventricular tachycardias (SVT) such as atrioventricular nodal reentrant tachycardia (AVNRT), Wolff-Parkinson White Syndrome (WPW), and atrial tachycardia (ATach or AT).Dr. Schricker has a special interest in atrial fibrillation treatment, including performing ablation, preventing strokes using warfarin/Coumadin and the newer blood thinning medications, and implanting left atrial appendage (LAA) closure devices such as Watchman and LARIAT. He also has expertise using focal impulse rotor modulation (FIRM) ablation, a specialized catheter ablation procedure that individualizes ablation treatment to each patient.Dr. Schricker also has extensive experience implanting all cardiac rhythm devices, including pacemakers, defibrillators, biventricular devices (cardiac resynchronization therapy [CRT]), and implantable loop recorders.As an assistant professor in the Division of Cardiovascular Medicine, Dr. Schricker instructs medical students, residents and fellows at UC San Diego School of Medicine. His research focuses on investigating mechanisms of atrial fibrillation. He has co-authored many abstracts and journal articles, and his work has appeared in Journal of the American College of Cardiology, Circulation: Arrhythmia and Electrophysiology, and Journal of Cardiovascular Electrophysiology, among others.Dr. Schricker completed fellowships in cardiology and clinical cardiac electrophysiology at UC San Diego School of Medicine, where he also completed a residency in internal medicine. He earned his medical degree from University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine. Dr. Schricker holds a master's degree in biomedical engineering from Johns Hopkins University. He is board-certified in internal medicine, cardiovascular disease and clinical cardiac electrophysiology. Dr. Schricker is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Apoplexy. His top areas of expertise are Atrial Fibrillation, Ventricular Fibrillation, Arrhythmias, Cardiac Ablation, and Pacemaker Implantation.

    Mahazarin B. Ginwalla
    Experienced in Apoplexy
    Experienced in Apoplexy

    Burlingame Center

    1501 Trousdale Drive, Building B, Floor 2, 
    Burlingame, CA 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Mahazarin Ginwalla is a Cardiologist in Burlingame, California. Dr. Ginwalla is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Apoplexy. Her top areas of expertise are Heart Failure, Pulmonary Edema, Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Cardiogenic Shock, and Heart Transplant. Dr. Ginwalla is currently accepting new patients.

    Sonia V. Shah
    Experienced in Apoplexy
    Experienced in Apoplexy

    Burlingame Center

    1501 Trousdale Drive, Building B, Floor 2, 
    Burlingame, CA 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Sonia Shah is a Cardiologist in Burlingame, California. Dr. Shah has been practicing medicine for over 10 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Apoplexy. Her top areas of expertise are Pulmonary Edema, Heart Failure, Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), and Atrial Fibrillation. Dr. Shah is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Apoplexy
    Cardiology
    Experienced in Apoplexy
    Cardiology

    South San Francisco Medical Center

    South San Francisco, CA 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Helen Hong is a Cardiologist in South San Francisco, California. Dr. Hong is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Apoplexy. Her top areas of expertise are Sengers Syndrome, Heart Attack, Familial Neurocardiogenic Syncope, and Pediatric Myocarditis. Dr. Hong is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Apoplexy
    Experienced in Apoplexy

    South San Francisco Medical Center

    South San Francisco, CA 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Charlotte Bai is a Cardiologist in South San Francisco, California. Dr. Bai is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Apoplexy. Her top areas of expertise are Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Pulmonary Edema, Heart Failure, and Cardiac Tamponade. Dr. Bai is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Apoplexy
    Experienced in Apoplexy

    Kaiser Permanente South San Francisco Medical Center - Cardiology

    South San Francisco, CA 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Charles Mitchell is a Cardiologist in South San Francisco, California. Dr. Mitchell is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Apoplexy. His top areas of expertise are Familial Neurocardiogenic Syncope, Fainting, Inappropriate Sinus Tachycardia (IST), and Familial Ventricular Tachycardia. Dr. Mitchell is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Apoplexy
    Experienced in Apoplexy

    Kaiser Permanente South San Francisco Medical Center - Cardiology

    South San Francisco, CA 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Samir Thadani is a Cardiologist in South San Francisco, California. Dr. Thadani is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Apoplexy. His top areas of expertise are Heart Failure, Pulmonary Edema, Atrial Fibrillation, and Heart Attack. Dr. Thadani is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Apoplexy
    Experienced in Apoplexy

    Hermenegildo G. Angeles JR MD APC

    1850 Sullivan Ave Ste 310, 
    Daly City,, CA 
     (4.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Thomas Feeney is a Cardiologist in Daly City,, California. Dr. Feeney is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Apoplexy. His top areas of expertise are Coronary Heart Disease, Atherosclerosis, Angina, and Arrhythmias.

    Experienced in Apoplexy
    Cardiology
    Experienced in Apoplexy
    Cardiology

    Mills-Peninsula Medical Center

    1501 Trousdale Dr, 
    Burlingame,, CA 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Joseph Walsh is a Cardiologist in Burlingame,, California. Dr. Walsh is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Apoplexy. His top areas of expertise are Aortic Valve Stenosis, Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Heart Attack, Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR), and Aortic Valve Replacement.

    Experienced in Apoplexy
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Apoplexy
    Internal Medicine

    Mills-Peninsula Medical Center

    1501 Trousdale Dr, 
    Burlingame, CA 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Frederick Watson is an Internal Medicine provider in Burlingame, California. Dr. Watson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Apoplexy. His top areas of expertise are Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Heart Failure, Pulmonary Edema, Atrial Fibrillation, and Pacemaker Implantation.

    Experienced in Apoplexy
    Cardiology
    Experienced in Apoplexy
    Cardiology

    Mills-Peninsula Medical Center

    1501 Trousdale Dr, 
    Burlingame,, CA 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Tak Poon is a Cardiologist in Burlingame,, California. Dr. Poon is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Apoplexy. His top areas of expertise are Atrial Fibrillation, Heart Attack, Heart Failure, and Pulmonary Edema.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    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 South San Francisco, 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 South San Francisco, 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 South San Francisco, 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 South San Francisco, 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 South San Francisco, 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 South San Francisco, 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 South San Francisco, 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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