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    MediFind found 272 doctor with experience in Apoplexy near Nashville, TN. Of these, 200 are Experienced, 54 are Advanced and 18 are Distinguished.

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    272 providers found
      Eli E. Zimmerman
      Advanced in Apoplexy
      Advanced in Apoplexy

      Vanderbilt Medical Group- Teleneurology

      1161 21st Ave South, A-0118 Medical Center North, 
      Nashville, TN 
       (0.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      . Dr. Zimmerman is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Apoplexy. His top areas of expertise are Stroke, Apoplexy, Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation, Gastrostomy, and Transmyocardial Revascularization.

      Experienced in Apoplexy
      Neurology | Orthopedics | Neurosurgery
      Experienced in Apoplexy
      Neurology | Orthopedics | Neurosurgery

      Vanderbilt Medical Group- Teleneurology

      1161 21st Ave South, A-0118 Medical Center North, 
      Nashville, TN 
       (0.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      . Dr. Riebau is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Apoplexy. His top areas of expertise are Stroke, Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation, Apoplexy, Gastrostomy, and Stent Placement.

      Experienced in Apoplexy
      Experienced in Apoplexy

      Vanderbilt Medical Group- Teleneurology

      1161 21st Ave South, A-0118 Medical Center North, 
      Nashville, TN 
       (0.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      . Dr. Chaparala is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Apoplexy. Her top areas of expertise are Stroke, Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation, Apoplexy, Transmyocardial Revascularization, and Stent Placement.

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      Experienced in Apoplexy
      Experienced in Apoplexy

      Vanderbilt Medical Group- Teleneurology

      1161 21st Ave South, A-0118 Medical Center North, 
      Nashville, TN 
       (0.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      . Dr. Schrag is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Apoplexy. His top areas of expertise are Cerebral Amyloid Angiopathy, Stroke, Cardiac Amyloidosis, Thrombectomy, and Gastrostomy.

      Experienced in Apoplexy
      Experienced in Apoplexy

      Vanderbilt Medical Group- Teleneurology

      1161 21st Ave South, A-0118 Medical Center North, 
      Nashville, TN 
       (0.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      . Dr. Kerrigan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Apoplexy. Her top areas of expertise are Stroke, Cavernous Sinus Thrombosis, Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), Stent Placement, and Transmyocardial Revascularization.

      Experienced in Apoplexy
      Experienced in Apoplexy

      Vanderbilt Medical Group- Teleneurology

      1161 21st Ave South, A-0118 Medical Center North, 
      Nashville, TN 
       (0.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      . Dr. Gaines is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Apoplexy. His top areas of expertise are Stroke, Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation, Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), and Cavernous Sinus Thrombosis.

      Distinguished in Apoplexy
      Cardiology
      Distinguished in Apoplexy
      Cardiology

      Tristar Tennessee Heart And Vascular LLC

      3443 Dickerson Pike Ste 430, 
      Nashville, TN 
       (4.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Sunil Kaza is a Cardiologist in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Kaza is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Apoplexy. His top areas of expertise are Inappropriate Sinus Tachycardia (IST), Familial Ventricular Tachycardia, Pediatric Myocarditis, and Apoplexy.

      Experienced in Apoplexy
      Experienced in Apoplexy

      Saint Thomas Medical Partners

      2011 Murphy Ave, Suite 301, 
      Nashville, TN 
       (1.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Ernest Wright is a Neurosurgery provider in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Wright is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Apoplexy. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Stenosis, Scoliosis, Spondylolisthesis, Microdiscectomy, and Herniated Disc Surgery. Dr. Wright is currently accepting new patients.

      Distinguished in Apoplexy
      Cardiology
      Distinguished in Apoplexy
      Cardiology

      Vanderbilt Heart

      1215 21st Ave S # 5, 
      Nashville, TN 
       (0.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Robert Piana is a Cardiologist in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Piana is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Apoplexy. His top areas of expertise are Patent Foramen Ovale, Atrial Septal Defect (ASD), Apoplexy, Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI), and Cardiac Ablation.

      Advanced in Apoplexy
      Cardiology
      Advanced in Apoplexy
      Cardiology

      Centennial Heart

      2400 Patterson St Ste 502, 
      Nashville,, TN 
       (1.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Parag Patel is a Cardiologist in Nashville,, Tennessee. Dr. Patel is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Apoplexy. His top areas of expertise are Aortic Regurgitation, Pediatric Myocarditis, Necrosis, Vasculitis, and Cardiac Ablation.

      Advanced in Apoplexy
      Cardiology
      Advanced in Apoplexy
      Cardiology

      Centennial Heart

      2400 Patterson St Ste 502, 
      Nashville, TN 
       (1.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Ann Gage is a Cardiologist in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Gage is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Apoplexy. Her top areas of expertise are Cardiogenic Shock, Heart Attack, Coronary Heart Disease, Atherosclerosis, and Heart Transplant.

      Advanced in Apoplexy
      Advanced in Apoplexy

      Centennial Heart

      2400 Patterson St Ste 502, 
      Nashville, TN 
       (1.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Thomas Johnston is a Cardiologist in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Johnston is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Apoplexy. His top areas of expertise are Pulmonary Edema, Heart Failure, Cardiomyopathy, Pacemaker Implantation, and Cardiac Ablation.

      Advanced in Apoplexy
      Advanced in Apoplexy

      Centennial Heart

      2400 Patterson St Ste 502, 
      Nashville,, TN 
       (1.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      David Huneycutt is a Cardiologist in Nashville,, Tennessee. Dr. Huneycutt is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Apoplexy. His top areas of expertise are Coronary Heart Disease, Atherosclerosis, Angina, and Aortic Regurgitation.

      Advanced in Apoplexy
      Cardiology
      Advanced in Apoplexy
      Cardiology

      Centennial Heart

      2400 Patterson St Ste 502, 
      Nashville, TN 
       (1.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      A Thomas is a Cardiologist in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Thomas is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Apoplexy. His top areas of expertise are Necrosis, Cardiomyopathy, Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular Cardiomyopathy, Pacemaker Implantation, and Cardiac Ablation.

      Distinguished in Apoplexy
      Neurosurgery
      Distinguished in Apoplexy
      Neurosurgery

      Saint Thomas Medical Partners

      2011 Murphy Ave, Suite 301, 
      Nashville, TN 
       (1.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      John Spooner is a Neurosurgery provider in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Spooner is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Apoplexy. His top areas of expertise are Apoplexy, Brain Aneurysm, Stroke, Carotid Artery Surgery, and Gamma Knife Radiosurgery. Dr. Spooner is currently accepting new patients.

      Distinguished in Apoplexy
      Cardiology | Interventional Cardiology
      Distinguished in Apoplexy
      Cardiology | Interventional Cardiology

      Saint Thomas Medical Partners

      301 21st Ave N, 
      Nashville, TN 
       (1.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Todd Dorfman is a Cardiologist and an Interventional Cardiologist in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Dorfman is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Apoplexy. His top areas of expertise are Atrial Fibrillation, Inappropriate Sinus Tachycardia (IST), Familial Ventricular Tachycardia, Coronary Heart Disease, and Atherectomy. Dr. Dorfman is currently accepting new patients.

      Distinguished in Apoplexy
      Distinguished in Apoplexy

      Neurosurgical Associates

      330 22nd N Ave, 
      Nashville, TN 
       (1.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Robbi Franklin is a Neurosurgery provider in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Franklin is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Apoplexy. His top areas of expertise are Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Apoplexy, Gamma Knife Radiosurgery, and Awake Craniotomy. Dr. Franklin is currently accepting new patients.

      Distinguished in Apoplexy
      Distinguished in Apoplexy

      Neurosurgical Associates

      330 22nd N Ave, 
      Nashville, TN 
       (1.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Spanish
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Robert Mericle is a Neurosurgery provider in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Mericle is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Apoplexy. His top areas of expertise are Trigeminal Neuralgia, Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Extracranial-Intracranial Bypass Surgery, and Cerebral Artery Bypass Surgery. Dr. Mericle is currently accepting new patients.

      Distinguished in Apoplexy
      Neurosurgery | Holistic Medicine | Neurology
      Distinguished in Apoplexy
      Neurosurgery | Holistic Medicine | Neurology

      Neurosurgical Associates

      330 22nd N Ave, 
      Nashville, TN 
       (1.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Yoruba
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Chine Logan is a Neurosurgery specialist and a Holistic Medicine provider in Nashville, Tennessee. Mr. Logan is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Apoplexy. His top areas of expertise are Stroke, Cervical Myelopathy, Apoplexy, Bone Graft, and Vertebroplasty. Mr. Logan is currently accepting new patients.

      Distinguished in Apoplexy
      Distinguished in Apoplexy

      Neurosurgical Associates

      2400 Patterson St, Suite 319, 
      Nashville, TN 
       (1.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Christopher Storey is a Neurosurgery provider in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Storey is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Apoplexy. His top areas of expertise are Stroke, Subdural Hematoma, Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation, Stent Placement, and Transmyocardial Revascularization. Dr. Storey is currently accepting new patients.

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      Last Updated: 01/09/2026

      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 Nashville, TN?

      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 Nashville, TN?

      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 Nashville, TN?

      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 Nashville, TN?

      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 Nashville, TN?

      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 Nashville, TN?

      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 Nashville, TN?

      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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