The 20 Best Stroke Doctors Near Me in Birmingham, AL

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Last Updated: 11/08/2026

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MediFind found 297 doctor with experience in Stroke near Birmingham, AL. Of these, 238 are Experienced, 50 are Advanced, 6 are Distinguished and 3 are Elite.

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297 providers found
    Elite in Stroke
    Elite in Stroke
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    UAB Hospital Birmingham

    619 19th St S, 
    Birmingham, AL 
     (1.0 miles away)
    205-975-8569
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Toby Gropen is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Gropen is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Stroke, Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), Apoplexy, Thrombectomy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Gropen is currently accepting new patients.

    Elite in Stroke
    Elite in Stroke
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    University Of Alabama Hospital

    619 19th St S, 
    Birmingham, AL 
     (1.0 miles away)
    205-996-2536
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients

    Mark Harrigan is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Harrigan is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. He is also highly rated in 22 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Stroke, Brain Aneurysm, Stent Placement, and Transmyocardial Revascularization. Dr. Harrigan is currently accepting new patients.

    Elite in Stroke

    Dr. Monika M. Safford
    Internal Medicine
    Elite in Stroke

    Dr. Monika M. Safford
    Internal Medicine

    Office

    1717 11th Ave S, 
    Birmingham, AL 
     (1.5 miles away)
    205-934-6883
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Monika Safford is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Safford is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. She is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Stroke, Coronary Heart Disease, Heart Failure, Knee Replacement, and Liver Transplant. Dr. Safford is currently accepting new patients.

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    Advanced in Stroke
    Advanced in Stroke
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    University Of Alabama Health Services Foundation PC

    2000 6th Ave S, 
    Birmingham, AL 
     (0.9 miles away)
    205-801-8950
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients

    Winfield Fisher-Iii is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Fisher-Iii is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. He is also highly rated in 57 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Brain Aneurysm, Cerebellum Agenesis Hydrocephaly, Hydrocephalus, Awake Craniotomy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Fisher-Iii is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Stroke
    Distinguished in Stroke
    Referral may be required

    University Of Alabama Health Services Foundation PC

    2000 6th Ave S, 
    Birmingham, AL 
     (0.9 miles away)
    205-801-8986
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Michael Lyerly is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Lyerly is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Stroke, Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), Apoplexy, Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation, and Thrombectomy. Dr. Lyerly is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Stroke
    Distinguished in Stroke
    Referral may be required

    Mary Lewis Skilled Nursing Facility

    1717 6th Ave S, 
    Birmingham, AL 
     (0.9 miles away)
    205-934-4131
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Xiaohua Zhou is a Physiatrist practicing medicine in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Zhou is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. She is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Stroke, Hemiplegia, Paraplegia, and Decorticate Posture. Dr. Zhou is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Stroke
    Distinguished in Stroke
    Referral may be required

    Office

    1813 6th Ave S, 
    Birmingham, AL 
     (1.0 miles away)
    205-996-1658
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Ekaterina Bakradze is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Bakradze is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. She is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Stroke, Chickenpox, Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation, Transmyocardial Revascularization, and Stent Placement. Dr. Bakradze is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Stroke
    Distinguished in Stroke
    Referral may be required

    UAB Hospital Birmingham

    619 19th St S, 
    Birmingham, AL 
     (1.0 miles away)
    205-934-2401
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Angela Hays is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Hays is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Stroke, Apoplexy, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Stent Placement, and Transmyocardial Revascularization. Dr. Hays is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Stroke

    Dr. Tuan V. Nguyen
    Neurosurgery
    Distinguished in Stroke

    Dr. Tuan V. Nguyen
    Neurosurgery
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    Brookwood Baptist Medical Center

    2010 Brookwood Medical Ctr Dr, 
    Birmingham, AL 
     (4.3 miles away)
    205-877-1000
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Vietnamese
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    Tuan Nguyen is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Nguyen is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Stroke, Subdural Hematoma, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Awake Craniotomy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Nguyen is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Stroke

    Dr. Jesse G. Jones
    Neuroradiology
    Advanced in Stroke

    Dr. Jesse G. Jones
    Neuroradiology
    Referral may be required

    Office

    1720 2nd Ave S, 
    Birmingham, AL 
     (0.7 miles away)
    205-996-6489
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Jesse Jones is a Neuroradiologist practicing medicine in Birmingham, Alabama. He has been practicing medicine for over 18 years. Dr. Jones is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Stroke, Brain Aneurysm, Arteriovenous Malformation, Stent Placement, and Transmyocardial Revascularization. Dr. Jones is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Stroke
    Advanced in Stroke
    Referral may be required

    Office

    1720 2nd Ave S, 
    Birmingham, AL 
     (0.7 miles away)
    205-934-7170
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Elizabeth Liptrap is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Liptrap is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. She is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Brain Aneurysm, Stroke, Stent Placement, and Transmyocardial Revascularization. Dr. Liptrap is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Stroke

    Dr. Yulia A. Khodneva
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Stroke

    Dr. Yulia A. Khodneva
    Internal Medicine

    Cooper Green Clinic Pharmacy

    1509 6th Ave S, 
    Birmingham, AL 
     (0.8 miles away)
    205-930-3200
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Yulia Khodneva is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Khodneva is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Stroke, Heart Failure, Coronary Heart Disease, and Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF). Dr. Khodneva is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Stroke
    Advanced in Stroke
    Referral may be required

    UAB Neurosurgery

    510 20th St S, 
    Birmingham, AL 
     (0.9 miles away)
    205-996-2461
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Kristen Riley is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Riley is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. She is also highly rated in 55 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Encephalocele, Pituitary Tumor, Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak, Balloon Sinuplasty, and Awake Craniotomy. Dr. Riley is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Stroke
    Advanced in Stroke
    Referral may be required

    University Of Alabama Health Services Foundation PC

    2000 6th Ave S, 
    Birmingham, AL 
     (0.9 miles away)
    205-801-8986
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients

    Jerzy Szaflarski is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Szaflarski is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. He is also highly rated in 26 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Seizures, Epilepsy, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, Absence Seizure, and Deep Brain Stimulation. Dr. Szaflarski is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Stroke
    Advanced in Stroke
    Referral may be required

    University Of Alabama Health Services Foundation PC

    2000 6th Ave S, 
    Birmingham, AL 
     (0.9 miles away)
    205-934-7170
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients

    Patrick Pritchard is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Pritchard is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. He is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Spasticity, Spinal Stenosis, Epidural Hematoma, Spinal Fusion, and Vertebroplasty. Dr. Pritchard is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Stroke

    Dr. Aparna Singhal
    Neuroradiology
    Advanced in Stroke

    Dr. Aparna Singhal
    Neuroradiology
    Referral may be required

    Mary Lewis Skilled Nursing Facility

    1717 6th Ave S, 
    Birmingham, AL 
     (0.9 miles away)
    800-822-8816
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients

    Aparna Singhal is a Neuroradiologist practicing medicine in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Singhal is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. She is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Brain Aneurysm, Stroke, Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation, Aseptic and Alopecic Nodules of Scalp (AANS), and Cataract Removal. Dr. Singhal is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Stroke
    Advanced in Stroke
    Referral may be required

    Mary Lewis Skilled Nursing Facility

    1717 6th Ave S, 
    Birmingham, AL 
     (0.9 miles away)
    205-934-4131
    Experience:
    44+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients

    Victor Mark is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Birmingham, Alabama. He has been practicing medicine for over 44 years. Dr. Mark is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Alien Hand Syndrome, Conversion Disorder, Stroke, and Camptocormism. Dr. Mark is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Stroke
    Advanced in Stroke
    Referral may be required

    Office

    625 19th St S, 
    Birmingham, AL 
     (1.0 miles away)
    205-975-3509
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Jessica Mclemore is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Mclemore is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. She is also highly rated in 46 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Tension Headache, Migraine, Opsoclonus-Myoclonus Syndrome, and Peripheral Neuropathy. Dr. Mclemore is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Stroke
    Advanced in Stroke
    Referral may be required

    Office

    625 19th St S, 
    Birmingham, AL 
     (1.0 miles away)
    205-934-3546
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients

    Matthew Davis is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Davis is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Subdural Hematoma, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Spinal Stenosis, Spinal Fusion, and Deep Brain Stimulation. Dr. Davis is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Stroke

    Dr. David G. Warnock
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Stroke

    Dr. David G. Warnock
    Internal Medicine

    University Of Alabama Hospital

    619 19th St S, 
    Birmingham, AL 
     (1.0 miles away)
    205-934-6600
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    David Warnock is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Warnock is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Fabry Disease, Chronic Kidney Disease, Stroke, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), and Kidney Transplant.

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    Last Updated: 11/08/2026

    What is the definition of Stroke?

    A stroke occurs when blood flow to a part of the brain stops. A stroke is sometimes called a "brain attack."

    If blood flow is cut off for longer than a few seconds, the brain cannot get nutrients and oxygen. Brain cells can die, causing lasting damage.

    A stroke can also occur if a blood vessel inside the brain bursts, leading to bleeding inside the head.

    When should I see a Stroke doctor near Birmingham, AL?

    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 a Stroke doctor near Birmingham, AL?

    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 do I find the best Stroke doctor near Birmingham, AL?

    You can find a Stroke doctor in any of the 10 largest U.S. cities by clicking below:

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    How does MediFind rank Stroke doctors near Birmingham, AL?

    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 Stroke doctors near Birmingham, AL?

    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 a Stroke doctor near Birmingham, AL?

    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 Stroke doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Stroke 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 a Stroke doctor near Birmingham, AL?

    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 Stroke 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 Stroke 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 Stroke doctors near Birmingham, AL?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Stroke 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 a Stroke doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Stroke 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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