The 20 Best Apoplexy Doctors Near Me in Independence, MO

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 343 doctor with experience in Apoplexy near Independence, MO. Of these, 290 are Experienced, 48 are Advanced and 5 are Distinguished.

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    Distinguished in Apoplexy
    Distinguished in Apoplexy
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    Midwest Heart & Vascular Specialists - Independence

    19550 E 39th St S Ste 215, 
    Independence,, MO 
     (5.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Russian
    Accepting New Patients

    Rachel Sosland is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Independence,, Missouri. Dr. Sosland is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Apoplexy. She is also highly rated in 54 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Aortic Regurgitation, Pediatric Myocarditis, Necrosis, and Vasculitis. Dr. Sosland is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Apoplexy
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Apoplexy
    Family Medicine

    CenterWell Independence

    19401 E 39th St S, 
    Independence, MO 
     (5.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Logan Kratt is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Independence, Missouri. Dr. Kratt is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Apoplexy. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, and Asbestosis. Dr. Kratt is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Apoplexy
    Interventional Cardiology
    Advanced in Apoplexy
    Interventional Cardiology
    Referral may be required

    Midwest Heart And Vascular Specialists - Independence

    19550 E 39th St S Ste 215, 
    Independence, MO 
     (5.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Paul Nager is an Interventional Cardiologist practicing medicine in Independence, Missouri. Dr. Nager is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Apoplexy. He is also highly rated in 23 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pediatric Myocarditis, Coronary Heart Disease, Atherosclerosis, Aortic Regurgitation, and Pacemaker Implantation. Dr. Nager is currently accepting new patients.

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    Advanced in Apoplexy
    Advanced in Apoplexy
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    Midwest Heart & Vascular Specialists - Independence

    19550 E 39th St S Ste 215, 
    Independence,, MO 
     (5.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Stephen Dickson is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Independence,, Missouri. Dr. Dickson is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Apoplexy. He is also highly rated in 31 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pediatric Myocarditis, Aortic Regurgitation, Necrosis, and Heart Failure. Dr. Dickson is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Apoplexy
    Cardiology
    Advanced in Apoplexy
    Cardiology
    Referral may be required

    Midwest Heart And Vascular Specialists - Kansas City

    2330 E Meyer Blvd Ste 509, 
    Kansas City, MO 
     (9.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi, Spanish, Telugu
    Accepting New Patients

    C David-Rios is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. David-Rios is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Apoplexy. He is also highly rated in 35 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pediatric Myocarditis, Aortic Regurgitation, Necrosis, and Atrial Fibrillation. Dr. David-Rios is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Apoplexy
    Experienced in Apoplexy
    Referral may be required

    Neurosurgery Associates Of Jackson County

    19550 E 39th St S Ste 105, 
    Independence, MO 
     (5.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, French
    Accepting New Patients

    Michael Copeland is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Independence, Missouri. Dr. Copeland is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Apoplexy. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Meningioma, Subdural Hematoma, Fractured Spine, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, and Gamma Knife Radiosurgery. Dr. Copeland is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Apoplexy
    Distinguished in Apoplexy
    Referral may be required

    Midwest Heart And Vascular Specialists - Kansas City

    2330 E Meyer Blvd Ste 509, 
    Kansas City, MO 
     (9.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Alec Weisberg is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Weisberg is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Apoplexy. He is also highly rated in 53 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Heart Attack, Inappropriate Sinus Tachycardia (IST), Familial Ventricular Tachycardia, and Apoplexy. Dr. Weisberg is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Apoplexy
    Distinguished in Apoplexy
    Referral may be required

    Midwest Heart And Vascular Specialists - Kansas City

    2330 E Meyer Blvd Ste 509, 
    Kansas City,, MO 
     (9.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Brian Friedman is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Kansas City,, Missouri. Dr. Friedman is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Apoplexy. He is also highly rated in 25 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Apoplexy, Heart Attack, Atrial Fibrillation, and Pediatric Myocarditis. Dr. Friedman is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Apoplexy
    Interventional Cardiology
    Distinguished in Apoplexy
    Interventional Cardiology
    Referral may be required

    Structural Heart Clinic

    2330 E Meyer Blvd Ste 503, 
    Kansas City, MO 
     (9.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Jayasheel Eshcol is an Interventional Cardiologist practicing medicine in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Eshcol is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Apoplexy. He is also highly rated in 22 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Atrial Fibrillation, Pediatric Myocarditis, Aortic Valve Stenosis, Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR), and Aortic Valve Replacement. Dr. Eshcol is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Apoplexy
    Interventional Cardiology | Cardiology
    Advanced in Apoplexy
    Interventional Cardiology | Cardiology
    Referral may be required

    Kansas University Physicians Inc

    4000 Cambridge St, Suite G600, 
    Kansas City, KS 
     (10.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Aaron Doonan is an Interventional Cardiologist and a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Kansas City, Kansas. Dr. Doonan is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Apoplexy. He is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Coronary Heart Disease, Heart Attack, Apoplexy, Atherectomy, and Cardiac Ablation. Dr. Doonan is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Apoplexy
    Advanced in Apoplexy
    Referral may be required

    Midwest Heart And Vascular Specialists LLC

    2000 SE Blue Pkwy Ste 210, 
    Lees Summit, MO 
     (12.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish, Telugu
    Accepting New Patients

    Richard Brown is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Lees Summit, Missouri. Dr. Brown is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Apoplexy. He is also highly rated in 38 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pediatric Myocarditis, Aortic Regurgitation, Necrosis, Atrial Fibrillation, and Pacemaker Implantation. Dr. Brown is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Apoplexy
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Apoplexy
    Family Medicine

    Scott Bowlin Do

    1515 W White Oak St, 
    Independence, MO 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Scott Bowlin is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Independence, Missouri. Dr. Bowlin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Apoplexy. He is also highly rated in 21 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Dementia, Ascites, Peripheral Artery Disease, Hypertension, and Endoscopy. Dr. Bowlin is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Apoplexy
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Apoplexy
    Family Medicine

    Primary Care Center Of Kansas City LLC

    4741 S Arrowhead Dr Ste B, 
    Independence, MO 
     (2.9 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Italian
    Accepting New Patients

    James Lawrenzi is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Independence, Missouri. He has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Lawrenzi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Apoplexy. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Empyema, Sinusitis, Cellulitis, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Lawrenzi is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Apoplexy
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Apoplexy
    Family Medicine

    Family Care Of Independence

    4911 S Arrowhead Dr Ste 201, 
    Independence, MO 
     (2.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Simon Kinuthia is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Independence, Missouri. Dr. Kinuthia is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Apoplexy. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses High Cholesterol, Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

    Experienced in Apoplexy
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Apoplexy
    Internal Medicine

    Centerpoint Medical Center

    19600 E 39th St S, 
    Independence, MO 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Abul Ahsan is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Independence, Missouri. Dr. Ahsan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Apoplexy. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Sepsis, Heart Attack, Apoplexy, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Ahsan is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Apoplexy
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Apoplexy
    Internal Medicine

    Centerpoint Medical Center

    19600 E 39th St S, 
    Independence, MO 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Matthew Akin is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Independence, Missouri. Dr. Akin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Apoplexy. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Sepsis, Peptic Ulcer, Necrosis, Endoscopy, and Ureteroscopy. Dr. Akin is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Apoplexy
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Apoplexy
    Internal Medicine

    Centerpoint Medical Center Of Independence LLC

    19600 E 39th St S, 
    Independence, MO 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Kristie Baker is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Independence, Missouri. Dr. Baker is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Apoplexy. She is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Necrosis, Pneumonia, Iron Deficiency Anemia, Endoscopy, and Bone Graft. Dr. Baker is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Apoplexy
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Apoplexy
    Internal Medicine

    Centerpoint Medical Center

    19600 E 39th St S, 
    Independence, MO 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Arabic, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Hameed Ahmad is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Independence, Missouri. Dr. Ahmad is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Apoplexy. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Acute Kidney Failure, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Jaundice, Endoscopy, and Ureteroscopy. Dr. Ahmad is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Apoplexy
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Apoplexy
    Internal Medicine

    Centerpoint Medical Center

    19600 E 39th St S, 
    Independence, MO 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Punjabi, Urdu
    Accepting New Patients

    Imran Cheema is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Independence, Missouri. Dr. Cheema is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Apoplexy. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Sepsis, Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia, Atypical Pneumonia, Endoscopy, and Ureteroscopy. Dr. Cheema is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Apoplexy
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Apoplexy
    Internal Medicine

    Centerpoint Medical Center

    19600 E 39th St S, 
    Independence, MO 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Nikoloz Chitaia is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Independence, Missouri. Dr. Chitaia is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Apoplexy. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Acute Kidney Failure, Hypertensive Heart Disease, Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer, Endoscopy, and Ureteroscopy. Dr. Chitaia is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 09/26/2026

    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 Independence, MO?

    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 Independence, MO?

    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 Independence, MO?

    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 Independence, MO?

    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 Independence, MO?

    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 Independence, MO?

    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 Independence, MO?

    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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