The 20 Best Apoplexy Doctors Near Me in Barrington, IL

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The 20 Best Apoplexy Doctors near Barrington, IL

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 335 doctor with experience in Apoplexy near Barrington, IL. Of these, 263 are Experienced, 58 are Advanced and 14 are Distinguished.

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    Jeffrey H. Freihage
    Advanced in Apoplexy
    Interventional Cardiology
    Advanced in Apoplexy
    Interventional Cardiology

    Advocate Heart Institute

    27750 W Highway, Ste 220, 
    Barrington, IL 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, German, Spanish

    Jeffrey Freihage is an Interventional Cardiologist in Barrington, Illinois. Dr. Freihage is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Apoplexy. His top areas of expertise are Coronary Heart Disease, Necrosis, Aortic Valve Stenosis, Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR), and Aortic Valve Replacement.

    Abdulrahman Abutaleb
    Experienced in Apoplexy
    Interventional Cardiology
    Experienced in Apoplexy
    Interventional Cardiology

    Advocate Heart Institute

    27750 W Highway, Ste 220, 
    Barrington, IL 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Arabic

    Abdulrahman Abutaleb is an Interventional Cardiologist in Barrington, Illinois. Dr. Abutaleb has been practicing medicine for over 10 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Apoplexy. His top areas of expertise are Heart Attack, Apoplexy, Arterial Embolism, and Angina.

    Michael N. Fortsas
    Advanced in Apoplexy
    Interventional Cardiology
    Advanced in Apoplexy
    Interventional Cardiology

    Advocate Heart Institute

    525 E Congress Pkwy, Ste 120, 
    Crystal Lake, IL 
     (10.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Fortsas is an Interventional Cardiologist in Crystal Lake, Illinois. Dr. Fortsas is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Apoplexy. His top areas of expertise are Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Necrosis, Coronary Heart Disease, and Atherosclerosis.

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    Bradley T. Bagan
    Distinguished in Apoplexy
    Distinguished in Apoplexy

    Advocate Medical Group Neurosurgery

    716 S Milwaukee Ave, 
    Libertyville, IL 
     (12.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Bradley Bagan is a Neurosurgery provider in Libertyville, Illinois. Dr. Bagan is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Apoplexy. His top areas of expertise are Apoplexy, Subdural Hematoma, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Microdiscectomy, and Herniated Disc Surgery.

    Juan C. Tejada
    Distinguished in Apoplexy
    Neurosurgery
    Distinguished in Apoplexy
    Neurosurgery

    Advocate Medical Group Neurosurgery

    716 S Milwaukee Ave, 
    Libertyville, IL 
     (12.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish

    Juan Tejada is a Neurosurgery provider in Libertyville, Illinois. Dr. Tejada is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Apoplexy. His top areas of expertise are Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET), Posterior Fossa Tumor, Apoplexy, Awake Craniotomy, and Microdiscectomy.

    Brent Petersen
    Experienced in Apoplexy
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Apoplexy
    Family Medicine

    Advocate Medical Group Primary Care

    1345 Ryan Pkwy, 
    Algonquin, IL 
     (6.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Brent Petersen is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Algonquin, Illinois. Dr. Petersen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Apoplexy. His top areas of expertise are Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and High Cholesterol.

    Hetal A. Gandhi
    Experienced in Apoplexy
    Experienced in Apoplexy

    Advocate Heart Institute

    525 E Congress Pkwy, Ste 120, 
    Crystal Lake, IL 
     (10.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Hetal Gandhi is a Cardiologist in Crystal Lake, Illinois. Dr. Gandhi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Apoplexy. His top areas of expertise are Coronary Heart Disease, Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Heart Failure, and Pulmonary Edema.

    Stephen A. Trevick
    Advanced in Apoplexy
    Advanced in Apoplexy

    Northwest Neurology, Ltd

    22285 N Pepper Rd, 
    Lake Barrington, IL 
     (3.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Stephen Trevick is a Neurologist in Lake Barrington, Illinois. Dr. Trevick has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Apoplexy. His top areas of expertise are Stroke, Epilepsy with Myoclonic-Atonic Seizures, West Syndrome, and Myoclonic Epilepsy.

    Aslam M. Khaja
    Advanced in Apoplexy
    Advanced in Apoplexy

    Northwest Neurology, Ltd

    22285 N Pepper Rd, 
    Lake Barrington, IL 
     (3.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Aslam Khaja is a Neurologist in Lake Barrington, Illinois. Dr. Khaja is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Apoplexy. His top areas of expertise are Stroke, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, Seizures, and Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA).

    Rehan Sajjad
    Distinguished in Apoplexy
    Distinguished in Apoplexy

    Endeavor Health Medical Group

    880 W. Central Rd., Suite 7200, 
    Arlington Heights, IL 
     (9.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Rehan Sajjad is a Neurologist in Arlington Heights, Illinois. Dr. Sajjad is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Apoplexy. His top areas of expertise are Stroke, Apoplexy, Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation, Gastrostomy, and Transmyocardial Revascularization.

    Kanu K. Panchal
    Distinguished in Apoplexy
    Neurosurgery
    Distinguished in Apoplexy
    Neurosurgery

    Kanu Panchal, MD, SC

    1491 Merchant Dr, 
    Algonquin, IL 
     (10.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kanu Panchal is a Neurosurgery provider in Algonquin, Illinois. Dr. Panchal is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Apoplexy. His top areas of expertise are Subdural Hematoma, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Delirium, Awake Craniotomy, and Microdiscectomy.

    Andrew Kotis
    Advanced in Apoplexy
    Interventional Cardiology
    Advanced in Apoplexy
    Interventional Cardiology

    Advocate Heart Institute

    825 S Milwaukee Ave, 
    Libertyville, IL 
     (12.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Andrew Kotis is an Interventional Cardiologist in Libertyville, Illinois. Dr. Kotis is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Apoplexy. His top areas of expertise are Heart Attack, Inappropriate Sinus Tachycardia (IST), Apoplexy, Atrial Fibrillation, and Pacemaker Implantation.

    Jonathan S. Citow
    Advanced in Apoplexy
    Advanced in Apoplexy

    Advocate Medical Group Neurosurgery

    716 S Milwaukee Ave, 
    Libertyville, IL 
     (12.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jonathan Citow is a Neurosurgery provider in Libertyville, Illinois. Dr. Citow is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Apoplexy. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Stenosis, Cervical Spondylosis, Spondylolisthesis, Herniated Disc Surgery, and Cervical Disc Surgery.

    Sohal Patel
    Experienced in Apoplexy
    Neurology
    Experienced in Apoplexy
    Neurology

    Northwest Neurology, Ltd.

    22285 N. Pepper Rd., Suite 401, 
    Lake Barrington, IL 
     (3.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Sohal Patel is a Neurologist in Lake Barrington, Illinois. Dr. Patel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Apoplexy. His top areas of expertise are Stroke, Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), Dysarthria, and Hemiplegia.

    George Christy
    Experienced in Apoplexy
    Experienced in Apoplexy

    Christy Cardiology, Ltd

    22285 N Pepper Rd, 
    Lake Barrington, IL 
     (3.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Greek
    Offers Telehealth

    George Christy is a Cardiologist in Lake Barrington, Illinois. Dr. Christy 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, Aortic Regurgitation, Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), and Heart Bypass Surgery.

    Jordan S. Samuels
    Experienced in Apoplexy
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Apoplexy
    Internal Medicine

    Northwest Neurology, Ltd

    22285 N Pepper Rd, 
    Lake Barrington, IL 
     (3.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jordan Samuels is an Internal Medicine provider in Lake Barrington, Illinois. Dr. Samuels is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Apoplexy. His top areas of expertise are Stroke, Dysarthria, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, and Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA).

    Karim R. Nahra
    Experienced in Apoplexy
    Experienced in Apoplexy

    Northwest Neurology, Ltd

    22285 N Pepper Rd, 
    Lake Barrington, IL 
     (3.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Karim Nahra is a Neurologist in Lake Barrington, Illinois. Dr. Nahra is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Apoplexy. His top areas of expertise are Stroke, Hemiplegia, Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), and Dysarthria.

    Barry Bikshorn
    Experienced in Apoplexy
    Experienced in Apoplexy

    Northwest Neurology, Ltd.

    22285 N. Pepper Rd., Suite 401, 
    Lake Barrington, IL 
     (3.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Barry Bikshorn is a Neurologist in Lake Barrington, Illinois. Dr. Bikshorn is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Apoplexy. His top areas of expertise are Trigeminal Neuralgia, Stroke, Memory Loss, and Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA).

    Ahmer Ali
    Experienced in Apoplexy
    Neurology
    Experienced in Apoplexy
    Neurology

    Northwest Neurology, Ltd

    22285 N Pepper Rd, 
    Lake Barrington, IL 
     (3.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Ahmer Ali is a Neurologist in Lake Barrington, Illinois. Dr. Ali is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Apoplexy. His top areas of expertise are Seizures, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, Obstructive Sleep Apnea, and Memory Loss.

    Sanford Sherman
    Experienced in Apoplexy
    Experienced in Apoplexy

    Northwest Neurology, Ltd.

    22285 N. Pepper Rd., Suite 401, 
    Lake Barrington, IL 
     (3.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Sanford Sherman is a Neurologist in Lake Barrington, Illinois. Dr. Sherman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Apoplexy. His top areas of expertise are Stroke, Memory Loss, Peripheral Neuropathy, and Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA).

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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 Barrington, IL?

    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 Barrington, IL?

    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 Barrington, IL?

    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 Barrington, IL?

    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 Barrington, IL?

    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 Barrington, IL?

    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 Barrington, IL?

    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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