The 20 Best Stroke Doctors Near Me in Fort Smith, AR

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 56 doctor with experience in Stroke near Fort Smith, AR. Of these, 44 are Experienced, 10 are Advanced and 2 are Distinguished.

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56 providers found
    Distinguished in Stroke
    Radiology
    Distinguished in Stroke
    Radiology

    Select Specialty Hospital-Fort Smith

    1001 Towson Ave, 
    Fort Smith, AR 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Clint Wood is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Fort Smith, Arkansas. Dr. Wood is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. He is also highly rated in 32 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Visceromegaly, Stroke, Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis Type 1, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Transmyocardial Revascularization.

    Distinguished in Stroke
    Internal Medicine
    Distinguished in Stroke
    Internal Medicine

    Mercy Hospital Fort Smith

    7301 Rogers Ave, 
    Fort Smith, AR 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mohammad Anower is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Fort Smith, Arkansas. Dr. Anower is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. He is also highly rated in 47 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Necrosis, Heart Attack, Stroke, Endoscopy, and Hip Replacement.

    Experienced in Stroke
    Experienced in Stroke

    Office

    2322 S 57th St, 
    Fort Smith, AR 
     (3.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Deland Burks is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Fort Smith, Arkansas. Dr. Burks is rated as an Experienced 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 Fibroadenoma, Giant Mammary Hamartoma, Inflammatory Breast Cancer, and Breast Cancer.

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    Experienced in Stroke
    Experienced in Stroke

    Radiologists PA

    5707 Jenny Lind Rd, 
    Fort Smith, AR 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Geoffrey Paddack is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Fort Smith, Arkansas. Dr. Paddack is rated as an Experienced 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 Ascites, Thyroid Nodule, Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), and Lung Cancer.

    Experienced in Stroke
    Interventional Radiology
    Experienced in Stroke
    Interventional Radiology

    Radiologists PA

    5707 Jenny Lind Rd, 
    Fort Smith, AR 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Eric Hall is an Interventional Radiologist practicing medicine in Fort Smith, Arkansas. Dr. Hall is rated as an Experienced 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 Thyroid Nodule, Visceromegaly, Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), Liver Embolization, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

    Advanced in Stroke
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Stroke
    Internal Medicine

    Sparks Medical Foundation

    1120 Lexington Ave, 
    Fort Smith, AR 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jon Harper is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Fort Smith, Arkansas. Dr. Harper is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. He is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, Colonoscopy, and Hip Replacement.

    Advanced in Stroke
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Stroke
    Internal Medicine

    Sparks Medical Foundation

    1120 Lexington Ave, 
    Fort Smith, AR 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Richard Hinkle is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Fort Smith, Arkansas. Dr. Hinkle is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Hypertension, Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), Heart Attack, Colonoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

    Advanced in Stroke
    Family Medicine
    Advanced in Stroke
    Family Medicine

    Ft Smith Hma PBC Management LLC

    1500 Dodson Ave Ste 195, 
    Fort Smith, AR 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Brandi Guthrey is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Fort Smith, Arkansas. Dr. Guthrey is rated as an Advanced 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 Lung Metastases, Stroke, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Ureteroscopy, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

    Advanced in Stroke
    Neurosurgery
    Advanced in Stroke
    Neurosurgery

    Sparks Regional Medical Center

    1500 Dodson Ave Ste 290, 
    Fort Smith, AR 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    44+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Arthur Johnson is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Fort Smith, Arkansas. He has been practicing medicine for over 44 years. Dr. Johnson is rated as an Advanced 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 Delirium, Apoplexy, Subdural Hematoma, Laminectomy, and Microdiscectomy.

    Advanced in Stroke
    Advanced in Stroke

    Andre J. Nolewajka MD PA

    2713 S 74th St Ste 401, 
    Fort Smith, AR 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Janice Keating is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Fort Smith, Arkansas. Dr. Keating is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. She is also highly rated in 30 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Memory Loss, Seizures, Epilepsy, and Stroke.

    Advanced in Stroke
    Advanced in Stroke

    Office

    7001 Rogers Ave Ste 501, 
    Fort Smith, AR 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Daraspreet Kainth is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Fort Smith, Arkansas. Dr. Kainth is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Moyamoya Disease, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Stroke, Osteotomy, and Vertebroplasty.

    Advanced in Stroke
    Advanced in Stroke

    Cecil W Gaby MD PA

    7303 Rogers Ave Ste 101, 
    Fort Smith, AR 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    William Knubley is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Fort Smith, Arkansas. Dr. Knubley 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 Seizures, Memory Loss, Epilepsy, and Peripheral Neuropathy.

    Advanced in Stroke
    Advanced in Stroke

    Mercy Hospital Fort Smith

    7301 Rogers Ave, 
    Fort Smith, AR 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Chen is a Physiatrist practicing medicine in Fort Smith, Arkansas. Dr. Chen is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Liver Failure, Stroke, Necrotizing Myopathy (NM), Chronic Subdural Hematoma, and Endoscopy.

    Advanced in Stroke
    Advanced in Stroke

    Mercy Hospital Fort Smith

    7301 Rogers Ave, 
    Fort Smith, AR 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jacob Didion is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Fort Smith, Arkansas. He has been practicing medicine for over 10 years. Dr. Didion is rated as an Advanced 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, Susac Syndrome, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, and Seizures.

    Experienced in Stroke
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Stroke
    Family Medicine

    Western AR River Valley Med Res Corp

    612 S 12th St, 
    Fort Smith, AR 
     (0.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Tabasum Imran is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Fort Smith, Arkansas. Dr. Imran is rated as an Experienced 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 Enlarged Liver, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Lung Metastases, Ureteroscopy, and Hernia Surgery.

    Experienced in Stroke
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Stroke
    Family Medicine

    Western AR River Valley Med Res Corp

    612 S 12th St, 
    Fort Smith, AR 
     (0.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    John Lane is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Fort Smith, Arkansas. Dr. Lane is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Smoldering Multiple Myeloma, Multiple Myeloma, Muscle Atrophy, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Hip Replacement.

    Experienced in Stroke
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Stroke
    Internal Medicine

    Select Specialty Hospital-Fort Smith

    1001 Towson Ave, 
    Fort Smith, AR 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Fischer is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Fort Smith, Arkansas. Dr. Fischer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Acute Kidney Failure, Sepsis, Pneumonia, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Experienced in Stroke
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Stroke
    Internal Medicine

    Select Specialty Hospital-Fort Smith

    1001 Towson Ave, 
    Fort Smith, AR 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Gina Ferrari is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Fort Smith, Arkansas. She has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Ferrari is rated as an Experienced 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 Ascites, Sepsis, Necrosis, Endoscopy, and Hip Replacement.

    Experienced in Stroke
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Stroke
    Internal Medicine

    Select Specialty Hospital-Fort Smith

    1001 Towson Ave, 
    Fort Smith, AR 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Fiza Memon is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Fort Smith, Arkansas. Dr. Memon is rated as an Experienced 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 Sepsis, Heart Attack, Apoplexy, Ureteroscopy, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Stroke
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Stroke
    Internal Medicine

    Select Specialty Hospital-Fort Smith

    1001 Towson Ave, 
    Fort Smith, AR 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Saeem Akhtar is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Fort Smith, Arkansas. He has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Akhtar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. His clinical expertise encompasses Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C), COVID-19, Pneumonia, Ureteroscopy, and Hip Replacement.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    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 Fort Smith, AR?

    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 Fort Smith, AR?

    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 Stroke doctors near Fort Smith, AR?

    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 Fort Smith, AR?

    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 Fort Smith, AR?

    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 Fort Smith, AR?

    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 Fort Smith, AR?

    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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