The 20 Best Apoplexy Doctors Near Me in Needham, MA

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The 20 Best Apoplexy Doctors near Needham, MA

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 729 doctor with experience in Apoplexy near Needham, MA. Of these, 594 are Experienced, 121 are Advanced and 14 are Distinguished.

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    Clifford J. Berger
    Distinguished in Apoplexy
    Internal Medicine
    Distinguished in Apoplexy
    Internal Medicine

    CardioVascular Institute Needham

    148 Chestnut Street, 
    Needham, MA 
     (0.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Clifford Berger is an Internal Medicine provider in Needham, Massachusetts. Dr. Berger is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Apoplexy. His top areas of expertise are Atherosclerosis, Coronary Heart Disease, Angina, and Apoplexy.

    Joseph P. Kannam
    Advanced in Apoplexy
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Apoplexy
    Internal Medicine

    CardioVascular Institute Needham

    148 Chestnut Street, 
    Needham, MA 
     (0.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Joseph Kannam is an Internal Medicine provider in Needham, Massachusetts. Dr. Kannam is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Apoplexy. His top areas of expertise are Coronary Heart Disease, Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Angina, Atherosclerosis, and Pacemaker Implantation.

    Meghan York
    Advanced in Apoplexy
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Apoplexy
    Internal Medicine

    Riley York Cardiology Associates

    65 Walnut Street, Suite 301, 
    Wellesley, MA 
     (3.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Meghan York is an Internal Medicine provider in Wellesley, Massachusetts. Dr. York is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Apoplexy. Her top areas of expertise are Atrial Fibrillation, Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Pulmonary Edema, and Heart Failure.

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    Eric A. Osborn
    Distinguished in Apoplexy
    Internal Medicine
    Distinguished in Apoplexy
    Internal Medicine

    BIDMC - Division Of Cardiology

    185 Pilgrim Road, Baker 4, 
    Boston, MA 
     (7.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Eric Osborn is an Internal Medicine provider in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Osborn is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Apoplexy. His top areas of expertise are Apoplexy, Heart Attack, Arterial Embolism, Angioplasty, and Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI).

    Duane S. Pinto
    Distinguished in Apoplexy
    Internal Medicine
    Distinguished in Apoplexy
    Internal Medicine

    CVI - Cardiovascular Clinic

    330 Brookline Avenue, Shapiro 7, 
    Boston, MA 
     (7.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Duane Pinto is an Internal Medicine provider in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Pinto is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Apoplexy. His top areas of expertise are Heart Attack, Aortic Valve Stenosis, Apoplexy, Embolectomy, and Aortic Valve Replacement.

    Hector T. Aguilar
    Distinguished in Apoplexy
    Internal Medicine
    Distinguished in Apoplexy
    Internal Medicine

    CVI - Cardiovascular Clinic

    330 Brookline Avenue, Shapiro 7, 
    Boston, MA 
     (7.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish

    Hector Aguilar is an Internal Medicine provider in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Aguilar is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Apoplexy. His top areas of expertise are Apoplexy, Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Ectopic Heartbeat, Heart Attack, and Angioplasty.

    Vasileios-arsenios Lioutas
    Distinguished in Apoplexy
    Distinguished in Apoplexy

    BIDMC Department Of Neurology

    Stroke Division, 330 Brookline Avenue, 
    Boston, MA 
     (8.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Greek

    Vasileios-arsenios Lioutas is a Neurologist in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Lioutas is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Apoplexy. His top areas of expertise are Stroke, Apoplexy, Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation, Thrombectomy, and Gastrostomy.

    Sandeep Kumar
    Distinguished in Apoplexy
    Distinguished in Apoplexy

    BIDMC Department Of Neurology

    Stroke Division, 330 Brookline Avenue, 
    Boston, MA 
     (8.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi

    Sandeep Kumar is a Neurologist in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Kumar is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Apoplexy. His top areas of expertise are Stroke, Apoplexy, Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation, Stent Placement, and Transmyocardial Revascularization.

    Advanced in Apoplexy
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Apoplexy
    Internal Medicine

    CardioVascular Institute Needham

    148 Chestnut Street, 
    Needham, MA 
     (0.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish

    Thomas O'halloran is an Internal Medicine provider in Needham, Massachusetts. Dr. O'halloran is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Apoplexy. His top areas of expertise are Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Aortic Regurgitation, Necrosis, and Acute Coronary Syndrome.

    Ian C. Mccormick
    Experienced in Apoplexy
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Apoplexy
    Internal Medicine

    Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital - Needham

    148 Chestnut Street, 1st Floor, 
    Needham, MA 
     (0.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Ian Mccormick is an Internal Medicine provider in Needham, Massachusetts. Dr. Mccormick 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 Familial Neurocardiogenic Syncope, Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Pulmonary Edema, Heart Failure, and Angioplasty.

    Lisa M. Fleming
    Experienced in Apoplexy
    Internal Medicine | Transplant Surgery
    Experienced in Apoplexy
    Internal Medicine | Transplant Surgery

    CardioVascular Institute Needham

    148 Chestnut Street, 
    Needham, MA 
     (0.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Lisa Fleming is an Internal Medicine specialist and a Transplant Surgeon in Needham, Massachusetts. Dr. Fleming has been practicing medicine for over 18 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Apoplexy. Her top areas of expertise are Heart Failure, Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Pulmonary Edema, Cardiac Ablation, and Pacemaker Implantation.

    Ghania Y. Akiki
    Experienced in Apoplexy
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Apoplexy
    Internal Medicine

    Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital - Needham Hospitalists

    148 Chestnut Street, 
    Needham, MA 
     (0.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Arabic, French

    Ghania Akiki is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Needham, Massachusetts. Dr. Akiki is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Apoplexy. Her top areas of expertise are Pneumonia, Sepsis, Interstitial Nephritis, Endoscopy, and Hip Replacement.

    Laurie M. Gordon
    Experienced in Apoplexy
    Experienced in Apoplexy

    Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital - Needham

    148 Chestnut Street, 
    Needham, MA 
     (0.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Laurie Gordon is a Neurologist in Needham, Massachusetts. Dr. Gordon is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Apoplexy. Her top areas of expertise are Parkinson's Disease, Movement Disorders, Headache, and Alzheimer's Disease.

    Perminder Dhillon
    Experienced in Apoplexy
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Apoplexy
    Internal Medicine

    BILHPC, 310 Chestnut Street, Needham

    310 Chestnut Street, 
    Needham, MA 
     (0.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Perminder Dhillon is an Internal Medicine provider in Needham, Massachusetts. Dr. Dhillon is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Apoplexy. Her top areas of expertise are Idiopathic Edema, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and High Cholesterol.

    Anne B. Riley
    Experienced in Apoplexy
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Apoplexy
    Internal Medicine

    Riley York Cardiology Associates

    65 Walnut Street, Suite 301, 
    Wellesley, MA 
     (3.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Anne Riley is an Internal Medicine provider in Wellesley, Massachusetts. Dr. Riley 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), Paroxysmal Supraventricular Tachycardia (PSVT), Atrioventricular Nodal Reentrant Tachycardia (AVNRT), His Bundle Tachycardia, and Pacemaker Implantation.

    Evan Appelbaum
    Experienced in Apoplexy
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Apoplexy
    Internal Medicine

    Men's Health Boston

    200 Boylston Street, Suite A309, 
    Chestnut Hill, MA 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Evan Appelbaum is an Internal Medicine provider in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts. Dr. Appelbaum is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Apoplexy. His top areas of expertise are Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM), Cardiomyopathy, Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Heart Valve Repair, and Aortic Valve Replacement.

    Lester S. Shoap
    Experienced in Apoplexy
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Apoplexy
    Internal Medicine

    BILHPC, The Street - Chestnut Hill

    25 Boylston Street, Suite 204, 
    Chestnut Hill, MA 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Lester Shoap is an Internal Medicine provider in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts. Dr. Shoap is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Apoplexy. His top areas of expertise are Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Atrial Fibrillation.

    Distinguished in Apoplexy
    Distinguished in Apoplexy

    Office

    1153 Centre St Ste 4930, 
    Jamaica Plain, MA 
     (6.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    William Bachman is a Cardiologist in Jamaica Plain, Massachusetts. Dr. Bachman is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Apoplexy. His top areas of expertise are Heart Attack, Atrial Fibrillation, Apoplexy, and Ventricular Fibrillation.

    Experienced in Apoplexy
    Experienced in Apoplexy

    Newton-Wellesley Physicians-Cardiology

    1450 Highland Ave Ste 2, 
    Needham,, MA 
     (0.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Meena Sundaram is a Cardiologist in Needham,, Massachusetts. Dr. Sundaram 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), Atrial Fibrillation, High Cholesterol, and Adenosine Deaminase 2 Deficiency.

    Experienced in Apoplexy
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Apoplexy
    Internal Medicine
    100 2nd Avenue, 
    Needham, MA 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Offers Telehealth

    Jeffrey Cohen is an Internal Medicine provider in Needham, Massachusetts. Dr. Cohen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Apoplexy. His top areas of expertise are Inappropriate Sinus Tachycardia (IST), Familial Ventricular Tachycardia, Fainting, and Vasculitis.

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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 Needham, MA?

    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 Needham, MA?

    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 Needham, MA?

    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 Needham, MA?

    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 Needham, MA?

    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 Needham, MA?

    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 Needham, MA?

    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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