
Overview
I am dedicated to exploring the complexities of the brain and delivering exceptional care as you embark on your neurological journey. As a double-board-certified professional in Neurology and Neurocritical Care, I excel in managing intricate neurological conditions. My focal point lies in optimizing patient outcomes and fostering robust partnerships with both patients and their families. Through respect and empathy, I strive to cultivate an environment where patients feel heard, understood, and actively engaged in their care strategies. My expertise encompasses a spectrum of neurological disorders, including stroke, neurotrauma, epilepsy and neuro-infections. My commitment to staying at the forefront of advancements in neurology allows me to offer the latest evidence-based treatments to my patients. Recognizing the distinctive nature of each patient's journey, I prioritize patients as the primary source of information regarding their symptoms while I establish the foundation of our collaborative treatment approach. Punctuality and efficiency are core principles, as I am dedicated to promptly addressing patients' needs. I am eagerly looking forward to the opportunity to serve as your ally in your pursuit of neurological health.
Dr. Yilmaz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. His top areas of expertise are Stiff Person Syndrome, Cerebellum Agenesis Hydrocephaly, Stroke, and Acute Cerebellar Ataxia.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 3 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years. In particular, he has co-authored 1 article in the study of Stroke.
Insurance
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Accepted insurance plans:
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- INDEMNITY
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- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
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- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Locations
3400 Wake Forest Rd, Raleigh, NC 27609
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
Duke Health Integrated Practice Inc
Cherylee Chang is an Intensive Care Medicine specialist and a Neurologist in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Chang is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. Her top areas of expertise are Stroke, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Apoplexy, Thrombectomy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Chang is currently accepting new patients.
Duke Raleigh Hospital
Christian Hernandez is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Raleigh, North Carolina. Dr. Hernandez has been practicing medicine for over 13 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. His top areas of expertise are Stroke, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, Transmyocardial Revascularization, and Stent Placement.
Duke University Hospital
I am a neurointensivist who treats patients with a multitude of acute conditions, including subarachnoid hemorrhage, intracerebral hemorrhage, intraventricular hemorrhage, subdural hematoma, epidural hematoma, ischemic stroke, status epilepticus, and traumatic brain injury, among other conditions. I strive to provide compassionate, humanistic care contextualized around understanding each patient’s individual health history, background, family, and values, combined with the latest advances in evidence-based medicine. Dr. Sasannejad is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. His top areas of expertise are Chiari Malformation Type 1, Brain Herniation, Chiari Malformation, and Stroke.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Experienced
- Acute Cerebellar AtaxiaDr. Yilmaz isExperienced. Learn about Acute Cerebellar Ataxia.
- ApoplexyDr. Yilmaz isExperienced. Learn about Apoplexy.
- Cerebellar DegenerationDr. Yilmaz isExperienced. Learn about Cerebellar Degeneration.
- Cerebellum Agenesis HydrocephalyDr. Yilmaz isExperienced. Learn about Cerebellum Agenesis Hydrocephaly.
- Cerebral Arteriovenous MalformationDr. Yilmaz isExperienced. Learn about Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation.
- Chronic PainDr. Yilmaz isExperienced. Learn about Chronic Pain.


