The 20 Best Apoplexy Doctors Near Me in Nashville, TN

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 249 doctor with experience in Apoplexy near Nashville, TN. Of these, 178 are Experienced, 53 are Advanced and 18 are Distinguished.

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249 providers found
    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. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Stroke, Apoplexy, Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation, Gastrostomy, and Stent Placement. Dr. Zimmerman is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry & Neurology.

    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. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Stroke, Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation, Apoplexy, Gastrostomy, and Stent Placement. Dr. Riebau is board certified in  .

    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. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Stroke, Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation, Apoplexy, Transmyocardial Revascularization, and Stent Placement. Dr. Chaparala is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry & Neurology.

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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. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cerebral Amyloid Angiopathy, Stroke, Hereditary Cerebral Amyloid Angiopathy, Thrombectomy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Schrag is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry & Neurology.

    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. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Stroke, Cavernous Sinus Thrombosis, Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), Stent Placement, and Transmyocardial Revascularization. Dr. Kerrigan is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry & Neurology.

    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. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Stroke, Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation, Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), and Cavernous Sinus Thrombosis. Dr. Gaines is board certified in  .

    Distinguished in Apoplexy
    Distinguished in Apoplexy

    Vanderbilt Neurosurgery

    1500 21st Ave S Ste 1506, 
    Nashville, TN 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Michael Froehler is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Froehler is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Apoplexy. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Stroke, Brain Aneurysm, Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation, Thrombectomy, and Stent Placement.

    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 practicing medicine in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Kaza 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 Inappropriate Sinus Tachycardia (IST), Familial Ventricular Tachycardia, Pediatric Myocarditis, and Apoplexy.

    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 practicing medicine in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Piana is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Apoplexy. He is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Patent Foramen Ovale, Atrial Septal Defect (ASD), Apoplexy, Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI), and Cardiac Ablation.

    Distinguished in Apoplexy
    Interventional Cardiology
    Distinguished in Apoplexy
    Interventional Cardiology

    Unknown Office Name

    301 21st Ave N # 100, 
    Nashville, TN 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Todd Dorfman is an Interventional Cardiologist practicing medicine in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Dorfman is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Apoplexy. He is also highly rated in 43 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Atrial Fibrillation, Inappropriate Sinus Tachycardia (IST), Familial Ventricular Tachycardia, Coronary Heart Disease, and Atherectomy.

    Distinguished in Apoplexy
    Interventional Cardiology
    Distinguished in Apoplexy
    Interventional Cardiology

    Centennial Heart Cardiovascular Consultants

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

    Brian Jefferson is an Interventional Cardiologist practicing medicine in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Jefferson is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Apoplexy. He is also highly rated in 46 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Coronary Heart Disease, Angina, Inappropriate Sinus Tachycardia (IST), Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI), and Atherectomy.

    Distinguished in Apoplexy
    Neurosurgery
    Distinguished in Apoplexy
    Neurosurgery

    Nashville Neurosurgery Group

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

    Robbi Franklin is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Franklin is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Apoplexy. He is also highly rated in 60 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Apoplexy, Gamma Knife Radiosurgery, and Awake Craniotomy. Dr. Franklin is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Apoplexy
    Neurosurgery
    Distinguished in Apoplexy
    Neurosurgery

    Nashville Neurosurgery Group

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

    Robert Mericle is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Mericle is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Apoplexy. He is also highly rated in 43 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Trigeminal Neuralgia, Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation, Subdural Hematoma, Cerebral Artery Bypass Surgery, and Extracranial-Intracranial Bypass Surgery. Dr. Mericle is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Apoplexy
    Distinguished in Apoplexy

    Nashville Neurosurgery Associates

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

    Christopher Storey is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Storey is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Apoplexy. He is also highly rated in 28 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Subdural Hematoma, Stroke, Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation, Transmyocardial Revascularization, and Stent Placement. Dr. Storey is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Apoplexy
    Neurosurgery
    Distinguished in Apoplexy
    Neurosurgery

    Vanderbilt Neurosurgery

    1500 21st Ave S Ste 1506, 
    Nashville, TN 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Matthew Fusco is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Fusco is rated as a Distinguished 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 Moyamoya Disease, Brain Aneurysm, Stroke, Stent Placement, and Thrombectomy.

    Distinguished in Apoplexy
    Neurosurgery
    Distinguished in Apoplexy
    Neurosurgery

    Vanderbilt Neurosurgery

    1500 21st Ave S Ste 1506, 
    Nashville, TN 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Rohan Chitale is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Chitale is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Apoplexy. He is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Stroke, Brain Aneurysm, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Thrombectomy, and Stent Placement.

    Distinguished in Apoplexy
    Neurosurgery
    Distinguished in Apoplexy
    Neurosurgery

    Vanderbilt Neurosurgery

    1500 21st Ave S Ste 1506, 
    Nashville, TN 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Lola Chambless is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Chambless is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Apoplexy. She is also highly rated in 36 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Meningioma, Glioblastoma, Astrocytoma, Awake Craniotomy, and Gamma Knife Radiosurgery.

    Distinguished in Apoplexy
    Neurosurgery
    Distinguished in Apoplexy
    Neurosurgery

    Nashville Neurosurgery Group

    3443 Dickerson Pike Ste 720, 
    Nashville, TN 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Chine Logan is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Logan is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Apoplexy. He is also highly rated in 30 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Stroke, Cervical Myelopathy, Apoplexy, Bone Graft, and Vertebroplasty. Dr. Logan is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Apoplexy
    Interventional Cardiology
    Distinguished in Apoplexy
    Interventional Cardiology

    Ascension Saint Thomas Heart West

    4230 Harding Pike Ste 330, 
    Nashville, TN 
     (6.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Joseph Boyd is an Interventional Cardiologist practicing medicine in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Boyd is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Apoplexy. He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Coronary Heart Disease, Atherosclerosis, Angina, Pacemaker Implantation, and Heart Bypass Surgery.

    Distinguished in Apoplexy
    Interventional Cardiology
    Distinguished in Apoplexy
    Interventional Cardiology

    Ascension Saint Thomas Heart West

    4230 Harding Pike Ste 330, 
    Nashville, TN 
     (6.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Mark Robbins is an Interventional Cardiologist practicing medicine in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Robbins is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Apoplexy. He is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Aortic Valve Stenosis, Apoplexy, Angina, Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR), and Aortic Valve Replacement.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    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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