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    Last Updated: 10/30/2025

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    MediFind found 27 doctor with experience in Stroke near Santa Cruz, CA. Of these, 26 are Experienced and 1 are Advanced.

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    27 providers found
      Jessica D. Cohen
      Experienced in Stroke
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Stroke
      Family Medicine
      2025 Soquel Ave., Floor 2, 
      Santa Cruz, CA 
       (1.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Jessica Cohen is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Santa Cruz, California. Dr. Cohen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. Her top areas of expertise are End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Sepsis, Neurotoxicity Syndromes, Hip Replacement, and Endoscopy.

      Timothy Allari
      Experienced in Stroke
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Stroke
      Internal Medicine

      Santa Cruz Center

      2025 Soquel Avenue, Floor 4, 
      Santa Cruz, CA 
       (1.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Timothy Allari is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Santa Cruz, California. Dr. Allari is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. His top areas of expertise are Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).

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      Brian Brunelli
      Experienced in Stroke
      Experienced in Stroke

      Santa Cruz Neuroscience

      1661 Soquel Drive, Suite D, 
      Santa Cruz, CA 
       (2.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Brian Brunelli is a Neurologist in Santa Cruz, California. Dr. Brunelli is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. His top areas of expertise are Migraine, Memory Loss, Movement Disorders, and Parkinson's Disease. Dr. Brunelli is currently accepting new patients.

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      Matthew S. Markert
      Experienced in Stroke
      Experienced in Stroke

      Santa Cruz Neuroscience

      1661 Soquel Drive, Suite D, 
      Santa Cruz, CA 
       (2.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Matthew Markert is a Neurologist in Santa Cruz, California. Dr. Markert is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. His top areas of expertise are Seizures, VEXAS Syndrome, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, and Polymyositis. Dr. Markert is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Stroke
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Stroke
      Family Medicine
      540 Soquel Ave, 
      Santa Cruz, CA 
       (0.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Richard Minkner is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Santa Cruz, California. Dr. Minkner is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Pain, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

      Experienced in Stroke
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Stroke
      Family Medicine

      County Of Santa Cruz

      1080 Emeline Ave, 
      Santa Cruz, CA 
       (1.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Amy Mcentee is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Santa Cruz, California. Dr. Mcentee is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. Her top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Congenital Microcoria, and Obesity.

      Experienced in Stroke
      Experienced in Stroke
      2025 Soquel Ave, 
      Santa Cruz, CA 
       (1.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Josh Novic is a Neurologist in Santa Cruz, California. Dr. Novic is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. His top areas of expertise are Migraine, Cerebellar Degeneration, Memory Loss, and Peripheral Neuropathy.

      Experienced in Stroke
      Experienced in Stroke
      1575 Soquel Dr, Suite B, 
      Santa Cruz, CA 
       (2.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Joydip Bhattacharya is a Neurologist in Santa Cruz, California. Dr. Bhattacharya is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. His top areas of expertise are Memory Loss, Autosomal Dominant Partial Epilepsy with Auditory Features, Movement Disorders, and Parkinson's Disease.

      Experienced in Stroke
      Physiatry | Pain Medicine | Sports Medicine
      Experienced in Stroke
      Physiatry | Pain Medicine | Sports Medicine
      1555 Soquel Dr, 
      Santa Cruz, CA 
       (2.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Bonny Masters is a Physiatrist and a Pain Medicine provider in Santa Cruz, California. Dr. Masters is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. Her top areas of expertise are Guillain-Barre Syndrome, Miller-Fisher Syndrome, Stroke, and Herpes Simplex Encephalitis.

      Experienced in Stroke
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Stroke
      Family Medicine
      1555 Soquel Dr, 
      Santa Cruz, CA 
       (2.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Tobias Yeh is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Santa Cruz, California. Dr. Yeh is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. His top areas of expertise are Sepsis, Pneumonia, Subdural Hematoma, Hip Replacement, and Endoscopy.

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

      Dignity Health Medical Foundation

      1595 Soquel Dr, Suite 400, 
      Santa Cruz, CA 
       (2.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Kevin Mchugh is a Radiologist and an Interventional Radiologist in Santa Cruz, California. Dr. Mchugh is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. His top areas of expertise are Retroversion of the Uterus, Osteoarthritis, Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis Type 2, and Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis Type 3.

      Experienced in Stroke
      Physiatry
      Experienced in Stroke
      Physiatry
      1595 Soquel Dr, Ste 110, 
      Santa Cruz, CA 
       (2.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Jennie Jet is a Physiatrist in Santa Cruz, California. Dr. Jet is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. Her top areas of expertise are Hemiplegia, Subdural Hematoma, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Rigid Spine Syndrome, and Gastrostomy.

      Experienced in Stroke
      Experienced in Stroke

      Dignity Health Medical Foundation

      1595 Soquel Dr, Suite 140, 
      Santa Cruz, CA 
       (2.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Daniel Neudorf is a Physiatrist in Santa Cruz, California. Dr. Neudorf is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. His top areas of expertise are Subdural Hematoma, Neurogenic Bowel, Paraplegia, and Stroke.

      Experienced in Stroke
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Stroke
      Family Medicine

      Dignity Health Medical Foundation

      1595 Soquel Dr, 
      Santa Cruz, CA 
       (2.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Robert Potts is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Santa Cruz, California. Dr. Potts is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. His top areas of expertise are Acute Kidney Failure, Sepsis, Neurotoxicity Syndromes, Colonoscopy, and Pacemaker Implantation.

      Experienced in Stroke
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Stroke
      Internal Medicine

      Dignity Health Medical Foundation

      1595 Soquel Dr, 
      Santa Cruz, CA 
       (2.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Inemesit Newsome is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Santa Cruz, California. Dr. Newsome is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. Her top areas of expertise are Lymphangitis, Sepsis, Ascites, Hip Replacement, and Endoscopy.

      Experienced in Stroke
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Stroke
      Internal Medicine

      Dignity Health Medical Foundation

      1595 Soquel Dr, Suite 400, 
      Santa Cruz, CA 
       (2.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Sunil Ayyagari is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Santa Cruz, California. Dr. Ayyagari is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Lung Metastases, Sepsis, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Ayyagari is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Stroke
      Family Medicine | General Practice
      Experienced in Stroke
      Family Medicine | General Practice

      Dignity Health Medical Foundation

      1595 Soquel Dr, 
      Santa Cruz, CA 
       (2.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Igbekele Daodu is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine and General Practice in Santa Cruz, California. Dr. Daodu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. His top areas of expertise are Sepsis, Interstitial Nephritis, Peptic Ulcer, Necrosis, and Endoscopy.

      Experienced in Stroke
      Experienced in Stroke

      Dignity Health Medical Foundation

      1595 Soquel Dr, Suite 140, 
      Santa Cruz, CA 
       (2.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Jennifer Yu is a Physiatrist in Santa Cruz, California. Dr. Yu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. Her top areas of expertise are Alternating Hemiplegia of Childhood, Hemiplegia, Neurogenic Bowel, Cerebral Palsy, and Orchiectomy.

      Experienced in Stroke
      Experienced in Stroke

      Dignity Health Medical Foundation

      1595 Soquel Dr, 
      Santa Cruz, CA 
       (2.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Matthew Ryan is a Physiatrist in Santa Cruz, California. Dr. Ryan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. His top areas of expertise are Alternating Hemiplegia of Childhood, Paraplegia, Scoliosis, and Invertebral Disc Disease.

      Experienced in Stroke
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Stroke
      Internal Medicine

      Dignity Health Medical Foundation

      1595 Soquel Dr, Suite 400, 
      Santa Cruz, CA 
       (2.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Thanh Vu is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Santa Cruz, California. Dr. Vu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. His top areas of expertise are Enlarged Liver, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, and Hypertension.

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      Last Updated: 10/30/2025

      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 Santa Cruz, 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 Santa Cruz, 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 Santa Cruz, 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 Santa Cruz, 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 Santa Cruz, 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 Santa Cruz, 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 Santa Cruz, 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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