The 20 Best Stroke Doctors Near Me in Springfield, IL

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 51 doctor with experience in Stroke near Springfield, IL. Of these, 39 are Experienced, 8 are Advanced, 3 are Distinguished and 1 are Elite.

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51 providers found
    Elite in Stroke
    Neurology
    Elite in Stroke
    Neurology

    Gaines & Banday LLC

    301 N 8th St, 
    Springfield, IL 
     (0.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Naim Khoury is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Springfield, Illinois. Dr. Khoury 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, Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Thrombectomy, and Transmyocardial Revascularization.

    Distinguished in Stroke
    Distinguished in Stroke

    Office

    751 N Rutledge St Ste 3100SIU, 
    Springfield, IL 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sajjad Mueed is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Springfield, Illinois. Dr. Mueed is rated as a Distinguished 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), Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, Gastrostomy, and Stent Placement.

    Advanced in Stroke
    Neuroradiology
    Advanced in Stroke
    Neuroradiology

    Springfield Clinic LLP

    1025 S 6th St, 
    Springfield, IL 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Pratish Shah is a Neuroradiologist practicing medicine in Springfield, Illinois. He has been practicing medicine for over 18 years. Dr. Shah is rated as an Advanced 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 Cerebelloolivary Atrophy, Olivopontocerebellar Atrophy, Primary Familial Brain Calcification, and Vertigo.

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    Distinguished in Stroke
    Distinguished in Stroke

    Siu Center For Family Medicine

    751 N Rutledge St, 
    Springfield, IL 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Hesham Allam is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Springfield, Illinois. Dr. Allam is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Stroke, Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), Apoplexy, Gastrostomy, and Stent Placement.

    Distinguished in Stroke
    Distinguished in Stroke

    Siu Medicine Neurology

    751 N Rutledge St Ste 3100, 
    Springfield, IL 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jeremy Kulacz is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Springfield, Illinois. Dr. Kulacz 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), Migraine with Brainstem Aura, Transmyocardial Revascularization, and Stent Placement.

    Experienced in Stroke
    Neuroradiology
    Experienced in Stroke
    Neuroradiology

    St Johns Hospital Laboratory

    800 E Carpenter St, 
    Springfield, IL 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Charles Smittkamp is a Neuroradiologist practicing medicine in Springfield, Illinois. Dr. Smittkamp is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. His clinical expertise encompasses Vertigo, Osteopenia, Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis, and Melorheostosis.

    Experienced in Stroke
    Experienced in Stroke

    St Johns Hospital Laboratory

    800 E Carpenter St, 
    Springfield, IL 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sue Volarich is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Springfield, Illinois. Dr. Volarich 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 Swyer-James Syndrome, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, and Subarachnoid Hemorrhage.

    Experienced in Stroke
    Experienced in Stroke

    St Johns Hospital Laboratory

    800 E Carpenter St, 
    Springfield, IL 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dean Collette is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Springfield, Illinois. Dr. Collette is rated as an Experienced 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 Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), Vertigo, Ascites, and Lung Cancer.

    Experienced in Stroke
    Experienced in Stroke

    St Johns Hospital Laboratory

    800 E Carpenter St, 
    Springfield, IL 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Prashanth Shekar is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Springfield, Illinois. Dr. Shekar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Nodules, Vertigo, Chronic Cough, and Headache.

    Experienced in Stroke
    Interventional Radiology
    Experienced in Stroke
    Interventional Radiology

    St Johns Hospital Laboratory

    800 E Carpenter St, 
    Springfield, IL 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Shawn Mayer is an Interventional Radiologist practicing medicine in Springfield, Illinois. Dr. Mayer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Diverticular Disease, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Liver Embolization, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

    Experienced in Stroke
    Experienced in Stroke

    St Johns Hospital Laboratory

    800 E Carpenter St, 
    Springfield, IL 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Saquib Khawar is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Springfield, Illinois. Dr. Khawar is rated as an Experienced 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 Pleurisy, Lung Nodules, Pleural Effusion, Bone Graft, and Vertebroplasty.

    Advanced in Stroke
    Neurology
    Advanced in Stroke
    Neurology

    Gaines & Banday LLC

    301 N 8th St, 
    Springfield, IL 
     (0.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Todd Elmore is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Springfield, Illinois. Dr. Elmore 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 Epilepsy, Seizures, Memory Loss, and Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure.

    Advanced in Stroke
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Stroke
    Internal Medicine

    St Johns Hospital Laboratory

    800 E Carpenter St, 
    Springfield, IL 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Fareed Mardani is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Springfield, Illinois. Dr. Mardani 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, Sepsis, Peptic Ulcer, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

    Advanced in Stroke
    Neurosurgery
    Advanced in Stroke
    Neurosurgery

    Office

    800 N 1st St, 
    Springfield, IL 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Leslie Acakpo is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Springfield, Illinois. Dr. Acakpo 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 Hydrocephalus, Subdural Hematoma, Cerebellum Agenesis Hydrocephaly, Laminectomy, and Microdiscectomy.

    Advanced in Stroke
    Advanced in Stroke

    Siu Center For Family Medicine

    751 N Rutledge St, 
    Springfield, IL 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Carlos Illingworth is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Springfield, Illinois. He has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Illingworth 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, Apoplexy, Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation, and Brain Herniation.

    Advanced in Stroke
    Neurology
    Advanced in Stroke
    Neurology

    Siu Center For Family Medicine

    751 N Rutledge St, 
    Springfield, IL 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Thomas Ala is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Springfield, Illinois. Dr. Ala 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 Memory Loss, Dementia, Cerebellum Agenesis Hydrocephaly, and Hydrocephalus.

    Advanced in Stroke
    Neurosurgery
    Advanced in Stroke
    Neurosurgery

    Office

    800 N 1st St Fl 4, 
    Springfield, IL 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Hayan Dayoub is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Springfield, Illinois. Dr. Dayoub is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Subdural Hematoma, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Stroke, Awake Craniotomy, and Transmyocardial Revascularization.

    Advanced in Stroke
    Neurosurgery
    Advanced in Stroke
    Neurosurgery

    Siu Medicine Neurosurgery

    747 N Rutledge St Fl 2, 
    Springfield, IL 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jose Espinosa is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Springfield, Illinois. Dr. Espinosa 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 Subdural Hematoma, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Choroid Plexus Cyst, Familial Porencephaly, and Laminectomy.

    Experienced in Stroke
    Interventional Radiology
    Experienced in Stroke
    Interventional Radiology

    Office

    800 E Carpenter St, 
    Springfield, IL 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Joel Tennenhouse is an Interventional Radiologist practicing medicine in Springfield, Illinois. Dr. Tennenhouse 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 Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), Lung Cancer, Ascites, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Liver Embolization.

    Experienced in Stroke
    Interventional Radiology
    Experienced in Stroke
    Interventional Radiology

    St Johns Hospital Laboratory

    800 E Carpenter St, 
    Springfield, IL 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Curtis Settlemoir is an Interventional Radiologist practicing medicine in Springfield, Illinois. Dr. Settlemoir is rated as an Experienced 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 Ascites, Visceromegaly, Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), Gastrostomy, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

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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 Springfield, IL?

    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 Springfield, IL?

    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 Springfield, IL?

    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 Springfield, IL?

    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 Springfield, IL?

    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 Springfield, IL?

    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 Springfield, IL?

    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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