The 20 Best Apoplexy Doctors Near Me in Austell, GA

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The 20 Best Apoplexy Doctors near Austell, GA

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 256 doctor with experience in Apoplexy near Austell, GA. Of these, 190 are Experienced, 57 are Advanced and 9 are Distinguished.

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256 providers found
    Distinguished in Apoplexy
    Interventional Cardiology
    Distinguished in Apoplexy
    Interventional Cardiology

    Wellstar Cardiovascular Medicine LLC

    1700 Hospital South Dr Ste 409, 
    Austell, GA 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Paul Douglass is an Interventional Cardiologist in Austell, Georgia. Dr. Douglass is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Apoplexy. His top areas of expertise are Apoplexy, Hypertensive Heart Disease, Pediatric Myocarditis, and Necrosis.

    Ketan N. Desai
    Experienced in Apoplexy
    Experienced in Apoplexy

    Piedmont Heart Of Austell

    3820 Medical Park Drive, Suite 2200, 
    Austell, GA 
     (3.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Desai completedschool at Michigan State University - College of Osteopathic Medicine. He completed his training in Internal Medicine and Cardiovascular Diseases at Botsford General Hospital in Farmington Hills, Michigan. Dr. Desai is trained and qualified in a wide array of cardiac fields. In addition to board certification in Internal Medicine and Cardiology, he is certified by the National Board of Echocardiography (cardiac ultrasound), the Certification Board of Nuclear Cardiology (radioisotope imaging) and the International Board of Heart Rhythm Examiners (cardiac pacing and cardioversion defibrillation). He is trained in Cardiovascular CT angiography and is skilled in a variety of diagnostic procedures including heart catheterization, pacemaker and defibrillator implantation, and transesophageal echocardiography.He is the Medical Director for the western region of Piedmont Heart Institute, and is also the Medical Director of Piedmont Heart Institute Imaging Labs- Echocardiography. Although his primary focus is on cardiology, Dr. Desai's training and practice is based on a philosophy of holistic medicine - caring for patients as a whole rather than disease entities. He is based out of the PHI-Austell office in Austell, GA. Dr. Desai is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Apoplexy. His top areas of expertise are Atherosclerosis, Coronary Heart Disease, Angina, Hypertension, and Pacemaker Implantation.

    Distinguished in Apoplexy
    Distinguished in Apoplexy

    Wellstar Neurosurgery Services LLC Dba Wellstar Neurosurgery

    61 Whitcher St NE Ste 3110, 
    Marietta, GA 
     (9.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Ahmad Khaldi is a Radiologist in Marietta, Georgia. Dr. Khaldi is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Apoplexy. His top areas of expertise are Brain Aneurysm, Stroke, Posterior Fossa Tumor, Stent Placement, and Thrombectomy.

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    Experienced in Apoplexy
    Experienced in Apoplexy

    Wellstar Cardiovascular Medicine LLC

    1700 Hospital South Dr Ste 409, 
    Austell, GA 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Geoffrey Southmayd is a Cardiologist in Austell, Georgia. Dr. Southmayd is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Apoplexy. His top areas of expertise are Long QT Syndrome 5, Timothy Syndrome, Long QT Syndrome 1, and Long QT Syndrome 3.

    Experienced in Apoplexy
    Cardiology
    Experienced in Apoplexy
    Cardiology

    Wellstar Cardiovascular Medicine LLC

    1700 Hospital South Dr Ste 409, 
    Austell, GA 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Micah Tepper is a Cardiologist in Austell, Georgia. Dr. Tepper is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Apoplexy. His top areas of expertise are Atrial Fibrillation, Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Heart Failure, Pacemaker Implantation, and Cardiac Ablation.

    Experienced in Apoplexy
    Experienced in Apoplexy

    Wellstar Cardiovascular Medicine LLC

    1700 Hospital South Dr Ste 409, 
    Austell, GA 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Julian Isakow is a Cardiologist in Austell, Georgia. Dr. Isakow is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Apoplexy. His top areas of expertise are Familial Ventricular Tachycardia, Arrhythmias, Catecholaminergic Polymorphic Ventricular Tachycardia, Pacemaker Implantation, and Cardiac Ablation.

    Experienced in Apoplexy
    Experienced in Apoplexy

    Wellstar Cardiovascular Medicine LLC

    1700 Hospital South Dr Ste 409, 
    Austell, GA 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    George Deriso is a Cardiologist in Austell, Georgia. Dr. Deriso is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Apoplexy. His top areas of expertise are Long QT Syndrome 2, Long QT Syndrome 5, Timothy Syndrome, Pacemaker Implantation, and Cardiac Ablation.

    Experienced in Apoplexy
    Experienced in Apoplexy

    Center For Cardiovascular Care

    1700 Hospital South Dr Ste 409, 
    Austell, GA 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Ravi Edupuganti is a Cardiologist in Austell, Georgia. Dr. Edupuganti is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Apoplexy. His top areas of expertise are Atrial Fibrillation, Long QT Syndrome 5, Jervell Lange-Nielsen Syndrome (JLNS), Pacemaker Implantation, and Cardiac Ablation.

    Experienced in Apoplexy
    Cardiology
    Experienced in Apoplexy
    Cardiology

    Wellstar Cardiovascular Medicine LLC

    1700 Hospital South Dr Ste 409, 
    Austell, GA 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Adam Lourie is a Cardiologist in Austell, Georgia. Dr. Lourie is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Apoplexy. His top areas of expertise are Arrhythmias, Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Familial Neurocardiogenic Syncope, Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), and Pacemaker Implantation.

    Experienced in Apoplexy
    Cardiology
    Experienced in Apoplexy
    Cardiology

    Wellstar Cardiovascular Medicine LLC

    1700 Hospital South Dr Ste 409, 
    Austell, GA 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Alfonso Rea is a Cardiologist in Austell, Georgia. Dr. Rea is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Apoplexy. His top areas of expertise are Atrial Fibrillation, Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Heart Failure, and Pulmonary Edema.

    Experienced in Apoplexy
    Cardiology
    Experienced in Apoplexy
    Cardiology

    Wellstar Cardiovascular Medicine LLC

    1700 Hospital South Dr Ste 409, 
    Austell, GA 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Bruce Alayof is a Cardiologist in Austell, Georgia. Dr. Alayof is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Apoplexy. His top areas of expertise are Jervell Lange-Nielsen Syndrome (JLNS), Long QT Syndrome 2, Long QT Syndrome 3, Long QT Syndrome 5, and Pacemaker Implantation.

    Experienced in Apoplexy
    Experienced in Apoplexy

    Northwest Neurology P.C.

    4460 Austell Rd, 
    Austell, GA 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Saba Bejanishvili is a Neurologist in Austell, Georgia. Dr. Bejanishvili is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Apoplexy. His top areas of expertise are Memory Loss, Seizures, Partial Familial Epilepsy, and Partial Seizure.

    Experienced in Apoplexy
    Experienced in Apoplexy

    Wellstar Cobb Hospital

    3950 Austell Rd, 
    Austell, GA 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Garrett Anderson is a Neurologist in Austell, Georgia. Dr. Anderson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Apoplexy. His top areas of expertise are Stroke, Seizures, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, and Dysarthria.

    Andrew J. Klein
    Distinguished in Apoplexy
    Interventional Cardiology | Vascular Surgery | Cardiology
    Distinguished in Apoplexy
    Interventional Cardiology | Vascular Surgery | Cardiology

    Piedmont Heart Interventional Cardiology Buckhead

    95 Collier Road NW, Suite 2065, 
    Atlanta, GA 
     (13.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Andrew J.P. Klein, M.D., FACC, FSCAI, earned his bachelor's degree from University of Notre Dame and his medical degree from MCP Hahnemann School of Medicine in Philadelphia. He completed his residency in internal medicine at University of California San Francisco. He then completed fellowships in cardiovascular disease and interventional cardiology at University of Colorado Health Sciences and a fellowship in clinical research at the University of Wisconsin.Prior to joining Piedmont, Dr. Klein was in practice at the John Cochran VA Medical Center in St. Louis where he served as the Director of Cardiovascular Disease Research and the Director of the Endovascular Laboratory. While there, he was named for the last 3 years as one of St. Louis's Top Doctors by Saint Louis Magazine. Board certified in endovascular medicine, vascular medicine, interventional cardiology and cardiovascular diseases and internal medicine, Dr. Klein is an fellow of the American College of Cardiology (ACC) and Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Intervention.(SCAI). An expert in complex coronary and peripheral intervention, he is a member of several SCAI committees.In his spare time, Dr. Klein enjoys spending time with family, including his spouse Christina Klein, M.D., who is a transplant physician at Piedmont, and their two beautiful children. Dr. Klein is an avid exercise fanatic having run several marathons and triathlons. He is also an outdoor enthusiast having backpacked across Joshua Tree National Park and summited Half Dome with Christina when they were residents together at UCSF. The entire Klein family are skiers and look forward to returning each year to the mountains for moguls, deep powder and glade skiing. Dr. Klein welcomes new patients and accepts most insurance plans. Dr. Klein is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Apoplexy. His top areas of expertise are Peripheral Artery Disease, Atherosclerosis, Coronary Heart Disease, Lithotripsy, and Embolectomy.

    Advanced in Apoplexy
    Interventional Cardiology
    Advanced in Apoplexy
    Interventional Cardiology

    Center For Cardiovascular Care

    1700 Hospital South Dr Ste 409, 
    Austell, GA 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Omer Mirza is an Interventional Cardiologist in Austell, Georgia. Dr. Mirza is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Apoplexy. His top areas of expertise are Angina, Spinal Shock, Heart Attack, and Pulmonary Edema.

    Philicia L. Andrews
    Experienced in Apoplexy
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Apoplexy
    Internal Medicine

    Piedmont Physicians At Medical Park Drive

    3820 Medical Park Drive, Suite 1100, 
    Austell, GA 
     (3.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Philicia Andrews, M.D., is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine and is a member of the Medical Association of Georgia. She has practiced medicine in Atlanta for over 20 years and currently serves as one of the Regional Medical Directors of Piedmont.Dr. Andrews earned her Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Georgia and her medical degree from the Medical College of Georgia. She completed her residency at Georgia Baptist Medical Center in 1999, and received her Executive MBA from Kennesaw State University in 2003.Dr. Andrews has many interests in medicine. She is especially interested in preventative medicine, hypertension, diabetes, obesity, and women's health. Dr. Andrews' philosophy on medicine is that a patient should feel comfortable with his or her physician and feel free to ask questions. She believes strongly in open communication between the patient and the physician.Dr. Andrews welcomes new patients and accepts most major insurance plans. Dr. Andrews is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Apoplexy. Her top areas of expertise are Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).

    Advanced in Apoplexy
    Cardiology
    Advanced in Apoplexy
    Cardiology

    Wellstar Cardiovascular Medicine

    144 Bill Carruth Pkwy Ste 4200, 
    Hiram, GA 
     (8.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Abdul Sheikh is a Cardiologist in Hiram, Georgia. Dr. Sheikh is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Apoplexy. His top areas of expertise are Angina, Arrhythmias, Coronary Heart Disease, Angioplasty, and Pacemaker Implantation.

    Mahendra K. Mandawat
    Experienced in Apoplexy
    Interventional Cardiology
    Experienced in Apoplexy
    Interventional Cardiology

    Emory At Belmont

    1060 Windy Hill Road Southeast, Ste100, 
    Smyrna, GA 
     (8.8 miles away)
    Experience:
    46+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi
    Offers Telehealth

    Mahendra Mandawat is an Interventional Cardiologist in Smyrna, Georgia. Dr. Mandawat has been practicing medicine for over 46 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Apoplexy. His top areas of expertise are Paroxysmal Supraventricular Tachycardia (PSVT), His Bundle Tachycardia, Angina, and Coronary Heart Disease.

    Distinguished in Apoplexy
    Nephrology
    Distinguished in Apoplexy
    Nephrology

    Georgia Kidney Associates Inc.

    55 Whitcher St NE Ste 460, 
    Marietta, GA 
     (9.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Vijay Nath is a Nephrologist in Marietta, Georgia. Dr. Nath is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Apoplexy. His top areas of expertise are Acute Kidney Failure, Chronic Kidney Disease, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), and Necrosis.

    Distinguished in Apoplexy
    Neurosurgery
    Distinguished in Apoplexy
    Neurosurgery

    Wellstar Neurosurgery Services LLC Dba Wellstar Neurosurgery

    61 Whitcher St NE Ste 3110, 
    Marietta, GA 
     (9.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Rishi Gupta is a Neurosurgery provider in Marietta, Georgia. Dr. Gupta is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Apoplexy. His top areas of expertise are Stroke, Brain Aneurysm, Apoplexy, Thrombectomy, and Stent Placement.

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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 Austell, GA?

    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 Austell, GA?

    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 Austell, GA?

    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 Austell, GA?

    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 Austell, GA?

    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 Austell, GA?

    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 Austell, GA?

    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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