The 20 Best Stroke Doctors Near Me in Downey, CA

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 715 doctor with experience in Stroke near Downey, CA. Of these, 530 are Experienced, 134 are Advanced, 45 are Distinguished and 6 are Elite.

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    Elite in Stroke
    Elite in Stroke

    Rancho Los Amigos National Rehabilitation Center

    7601 Imperial Hwy, 
    Downey, CA 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Amytis Towfighi is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Downey, California. Dr. Towfighi is rated as an Elite 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 Stroke, Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), Cerebral Amyloid Angiopathy, Brain Herniation, and Thrombectomy.

    Elite in Stroke
    Public Health and Preventive Medicine
    Elite in Stroke
    Public Health and Preventive Medicine

    Gemma TH Ko MD. Inc.

    4511 Rosemead Blvd, 
    Pico Rivera, CA 
     (5.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Daniel Woo is a primary care provider, practicing in Public Health and Preventive Medicine in Pico Rivera, California. Dr. Woo is rated as an Elite 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, Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), High Cholesterol, and Spasticity.

    Elite in Stroke
    Elite in Stroke

    Office

    1520 San Pablo St Ste 3000, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (8.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Nerses Sanossian is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Sanossian is rated as an Elite 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 Stroke, Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), Dysarthria, Thrombectomy, and Gastrostomy.

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    Elite in Stroke
    Neurology
    Elite in Stroke
    Neurology

    USC Neurology

    1540 Alcazar St, Ste 215, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (9.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    May Kim is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Kim is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. She is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Stroke, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation, Thrombectomy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Kim is board certified in Psychiatry & Neurology (Neurology) and Psychiatry & Neurology (Sub: Vascular Neurology).

    Elite in Stroke
    Elite in Stroke

    Long Beach Memorial Pathology Medical Group Inc.

    2801 Atlantic Ave, 
    Long Beach, CA 
     (9.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Viktor Szeder is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Long Beach, California. Dr. Szeder is rated as an Elite 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 Stroke, Brain Aneurysm, Arteriovenous Malformation, Thrombectomy, and Endovascular Embolization.

    Distinguished in Stroke
    Distinguished in Stroke

    St. Francis Pathology Medical Group

    3630 E Imperial Hwy, 
    Lynwood, CA 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Amirhossein Zangiabadi is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Lynwood, California. Dr. Zangiabadi is rated as a Distinguished 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 Stroke, Seizures, Memory Loss, and Familial Neurocardiogenic Syncope.

    Advanced in Stroke
    Advanced in Stroke

    St. Francis Pathology Medical Group

    3630 E Imperial Hwy, 
    Lynwood, CA 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Shailender Bhatia is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Lynwood, California. Dr. Bhatia is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. He is also highly rated in 21 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Biliary Dyskinesia, Gallbladder Disease, Pleurisy, Gastrostomy, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

    Advanced in Stroke
    Radiology
    Advanced in Stroke
    Radiology

    St. Francis Pathology Medical Group

    3630 E Imperial Hwy, 
    Lynwood, CA 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    David Blood is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Lynwood, California. Dr. Blood is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. He is also highly rated in 23 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, X-Linked Intellectual Disability, Siderius Type, Gastrostomy, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

    Distinguished in Stroke
    Neurology
    Distinguished in Stroke
    Neurology

    PIH Health Physicians

    12400 Bloomfield Ave, 
    Santa Fe Springs, CA 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mark Farag is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Santa Fe Springs, California. Dr. Farag is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Stroke, Dysarthria, Hemiplegia, and Subarachnoid Hemorrhage.

    Distinguished in Stroke
    Distinguished in Stroke

    PIH Health Whittier Hospital

    12401 Washington Blvd, 
    Whittier, CA 
     (5.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Robert Kleinman is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Whittier, California. Dr. Kleinman is rated as a Distinguished 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 Stroke, CAPOS Syndrome, Gallbladder Disease, and Ascites.

    Distinguished in Stroke
    Distinguished in Stroke

    USC Neurology

    1520 San Pablo St, Ste 3800, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (9.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Matthew Tenser is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Tenser 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, Dysarthria, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Thrombectomy, and Carotid Artery Surgery. Dr. Tenser is board certified in Psychiatry & Neurology (Neurology) and Psychiatry & Neurology (Sub: Vascular Neurology). Dr. Tenser is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Stroke
    Neuroradiology
    Distinguished in Stroke
    Neuroradiology

    Long Beach Memorial Pathology Medical Group Inc.

    2801 Atlantic Ave, 
    Long Beach, CA 
     (9.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Karen Ragland is a Neuroradiologist practicing medicine in Long Beach, California. Dr. Ragland is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. She is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Stroke, Pleural Effusion, Pleurisy, and Subarachnoid Hemorrhage.

    Elite in Stroke
    Elite in Stroke

    Prov Lcom-Torrance

    4101 Torrance Blvd, 
    Torrance, CA 
     (14.7 miles away)
    Experience:
    16+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jason Tarpley is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Torrance, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 16 years. Dr. Tarpley is rated as an Elite 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 Stroke, Subdural Hematoma, Brain Aneurysm, Thrombectomy, and Transmyocardial Revascularization. Dr. Tarpley is board certified in American Board Psychiatry & Neurology.

    Experienced in Stroke
    Interventional Radiology | Radiology
    Experienced in Stroke
    Interventional Radiology | Radiology

    Kaiser Permanente Downey Medical Center

    9333 Imperial Hwy, 
    Downey, CA 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    John Lee is a Radiologist and an Interventional Radiologist practicing medicine in Downey, California. Dr. Lee is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Nodules, Alcoholic Cirrhosis, Pleural Effusion, and Retroperitoneal Inflammation.

    Experienced in Stroke
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Stroke
    Internal Medicine

    Via Care Community Health Center

    10230 Artesia Blvd, Ste 207, 
    Bellflower, CA 
     (4.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sanatkumar Patel is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Bellflower, California. Dr. Patel 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 Osteomyelitis in Children, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), High Cholesterol, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

    Advanced in Stroke
    Neurosurgery
    Advanced in Stroke
    Neurosurgery

    USC Neurosurgeons Inc.

    1520 San Pablo St Ste 3800, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (8.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Gabriel Zada is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Zada is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. He is also highly rated in 49 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pituitary Tumor, Hypothalamic Tumor, Brain Tumor, Endoscopic Transnasal Transsphenoidal Surgery, and Gamma Knife Radiosurgery. Dr. Zada is board certified in American Board Of Neurological Surgeons.

    Distinguished in Stroke
    Distinguished in Stroke

    White Memorial Medical Group, Inc

    1701 E Cesar E Chavez Ave, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (9.1 miles away)
    Experience:
    31+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Antonio Liu is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 31 years. Dr. Liu is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. He is also highly rated in 27 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Miller-Fisher Syndrome, Vertigo, Stroke, and Guillain-Barre Syndrome. Dr. Liu is board certified in American Board Psychiatry & Neurology.

    Advanced in Stroke
    Radiology | Neuroradiology
    Advanced in Stroke
    Radiology | Neuroradiology

    USC Care Medical Group Inc

    1520 San Pablo St, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (9.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Douglas Green is a Radiologist and a Neuroradiologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Green is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. He is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Stroke, CAPOS Syndrome, Gallbladder Disease, and Pleural Effusion.

    Advanced in Stroke
    Advanced in Stroke

    Prentice Mitri And Hijazin Neurological Associates Inc

    10916 Downey Ave, 
    Downey, CA 
     (0.2 miles away)
    Experience:
    38+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Munther Hijazin is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Downey, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 38 years. Dr. Hijazin is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. He is also highly rated in 29 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, Seizures, Alzheimer's Disease, and Delirium. Dr. Hijazin is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology.

    Advanced in Stroke
    Advanced in Stroke

    Prentice Mitri And Hijazin Neurological Associates Inc

    10916 Downey Ave, 
    Downey, CA 
     (0.2 miles away)
    Experience:
    47+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Antoine Mitri is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Downey, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 47 years. Dr. Mitri is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. He is also highly rated in 37 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Progressive Myoclonic Epilepsy, Lafora Disease, Unverricht-Lundborg Syndrome, and Dravet Syndrome. Dr. Mitri is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology.

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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 Downey, CA?

    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 Downey, CA?

    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 Downey, CA?

    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 Downey, CA?

    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 Downey, CA?

    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 Downey, CA?

    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 Downey, CA?

    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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