The 20 Best Stroke Doctors Near Me in Kentucky, US

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 726 doctor with experience in Stroke near Kentucky, US. Of these, 563 are Experienced, 131 are Advanced, 30 are Distinguished and 2 are Elite.

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    Elite in Stroke
    Elite in Stroke

    Office

    740 Rose St Ste B101, 
    Lexington, KY 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Larry Goldstein is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Lexington, Kentucky. Dr. Goldstein 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), Dementia, Thrombectomy, and Carotid Artery Surgery.

    Elite in Stroke
    Neurosurgery
    Elite in Stroke
    Neurosurgery

    Kentucky Children's Hospital

    800 Rose St, 
    Lexington, KY 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Justin Fraser is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Lexington, Kentucky. Dr. Fraser is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. He is also highly rated in 35 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Stroke, Moyamoya Disease, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Thrombectomy, and Stent Placement.

    Distinguished in Stroke
    Neuroradiology
    Distinguished in Stroke
    Neuroradiology

    Kentucky Children's Hospital

    800 Rose St, 
    Lexington, KY 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Shivani Pahwa is a Neuroradiologist practicing medicine in Lexington, Kentucky. Dr. Pahwa is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. She is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Stroke, Brain Aneurysm, Pseudotumor Cerebri Syndrome, Thrombectomy, and Transmyocardial Revascularization.

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    Distinguished in Stroke
    Distinguished in Stroke

    Community Medical Associates Inc

    825 Barret Ave, 
    Louisville, KY 
    Experience:
    16+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Danny Rose is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Louisville, Kentucky. He has been practicing medicine for over 16 years. Dr. Rose 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, Cerebral Amyloid Angiopathy, Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation, Carotid Artery Surgery, and Gastrostomy.

    Distinguished in Stroke
    Distinguished in Stroke

    Norton Neuroscience Institute - Neurology

    210 East Gray Street, Suite 1003, 
    Louisville, KY 
    Experience:
    34+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Nadeem Talpur is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Louisville, Kentucky. He has been practicing medicine for over 34 years. Dr. Talpur is rated as a Distinguished 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 Stroke, Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), Transient Global Amnesia, and Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure. Dr. Talpur is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology, Neurology - 2012. Dr. Talpur is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Stroke
    Neurosurgery
    Distinguished in Stroke
    Neurosurgery

    Norton Neuroscience Institute Neurosurgery

    4915 Norton Healthcare Boulevard, Suite 301, 
    Louisville, KY 
    Experience:
    24+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Tom Yao is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Louisville, Kentucky. He has been practicing medicine for over 24 years. Dr. Yao 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 Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation, Brain Aneurysm, Stroke, Thrombectomy, and Stent Placement. Dr. Yao is board certified in American Board Of Neurological Surgery, Neurological Surgery - 2014. Dr. Yao is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Stroke
    Neurosurgery
    Distinguished in Stroke
    Neurosurgery

    Norton Neuroscience Institute Neurosurgery

    4915 Norton Healthcare Boulevard, Suite 301, 
    Louisville, KY 
    Experience:
    19+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Mahan Ghiassi is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Louisville, Kentucky. He has been practicing medicine for over 19 years. Dr. Ghiassi is rated as a Distinguished 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 Stroke, Brain Aneurysm, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Stent Placement, and Transmyocardial Revascularization. Dr. Ghiassi is board certified in American Board Of Neurological Surgery, Neurological Surgery. Dr. Ghiassi is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Stroke
    Hospital Medicine
    Distinguished in Stroke
    Hospital Medicine

    Community Medical Associates Inc

    825 Barret Ave, 
    Louisville, KY 
    Experience:
    16+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Megan Adami is a primary care provider, practicing in Hospital Medicine in Louisville, Kentucky. She has been practicing medicine for over 16 years. Dr. Adami is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. She is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Stroke, Acute Pancreatitis, Iron Deficiency Anemia, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Adami is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine - 2013.

    Advanced in Stroke
    Neurosurgery
    Advanced in Stroke
    Neurosurgery

    Mayfield Brain & Spine

    544 Centre View Boulevard, 
    Crestview Hills, KY 
    Experience:
    25+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Robert James is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Crestview Hills, Kentucky. He has been practicing medicine for over 25 years. Dr. James 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 Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Brain Aneurysm, Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation, Gastrostomy, and Carotid Artery Surgery. Dr. James is board certified in American Board Of Neurological Surgery - 2013. Dr. James is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Stroke
    Neurology
    Advanced in Stroke
    Neurology

    Baptist Health Medical Group Inc

    913 N Dixie Ave, 
    Elizabethtown, KY 
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Jayne Zhang specializes in inpatient neurology with subspecialty training in cerebrovascular disease. She completed her neurology residency and vascular neurology fellow at the University of Massachusetts Medical Center, and neuro-hospitalist fellowship at New York Presbyterian/Columbia University Medical Center. Dr. Zhang 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 Stroke, Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease, Encephalitis, Gastrostomy, and Stent Placement. Dr. Zhang is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology.

    Advanced in Stroke
    Advanced in Stroke

    Mercy Health — Paducah Neurology

    1532 Lone Oak Road, Suite 150, 
    Paducah, KY 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Niranjan Siva is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Paducah, Kentucky. Dr. Siva 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 Miller-Fisher Syndrome, Chronic Polyradiculoneuritis, Guillain-Barre Syndrome, Memory Loss, and Ureteroscopy. Dr. Siva is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry & Neurology. Dr. Siva is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Stroke
    Advanced in Stroke

    Mercy Health — Paducah Neurology

    1532 Lone Oak Road, Suite 150, 
    Paducah, KY 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Van Woeltz is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Paducah, Kentucky. Dr. Woeltz is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Memory Loss, Migraine, and Stroke. Dr. Woeltz is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry & Neurology. Dr. Woeltz is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Stroke
    Advanced in Stroke

    Mercy Health — Paducah Neurosurgery

    1532 Lone Oak Road, Suite 143, 
    Paducah, KY 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Brian Farrell is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Paducah, Kentucky. Dr. Farrell 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 Subdural Hematoma, Fractured Spine, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Gamma Knife Radiosurgery, and Vertebroplasty. Dr. Farrell is board certified in American Board Of Neurological Surgery. Dr. Farrell is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Stroke
    Neurology | Sleep Medicine
    Advanced in Stroke
    Neurology | Sleep Medicine

    Mercy Health — Paducah Neurology

    1532 Lone Oak Road, Suite 150, 
    Paducah, KY 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    William Hogancamp is a Neurologist and a Sleep Medicine provider practicing medicine in Paducah, Kentucky. Dr. Hogancamp 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 Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Memory Loss, and Seizures. Dr. Hogancamp is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry & Neurology. Dr. Hogancamp is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Stroke
    Neurology
    Distinguished in Stroke
    Neurology

    Kentucky Children's Hospital

    800 Rose St, 
    Lexington, KY 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jessica Lee is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Lexington, Kentucky. Dr. Lee is rated as a Distinguished 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 Stroke, Apoplexy, Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation, Stent Placement, and Transmyocardial Revascularization.

    Distinguished in Stroke
    Distinguished in Stroke

    Health Psychology Associates PSC

    401 E Chestnut St Unit 510, 
    Louisville, KY 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jignesh Shah is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Louisville, Kentucky. Dr. Shah 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, Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), Bell's Palsy, Gastrostomy, and Tissue Biopsy.

    Distinguished in Stroke
    Distinguished in Stroke

    Kentucky Children's Hospital

    800 Rose St, 
    Lexington, KY 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Kara Kennedy is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Lexington, Kentucky. Dr. Kennedy is rated as a Distinguished 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 Stroke, Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation, Apoplexy, Gastrostomy, and Carotid Artery Surgery.

    Distinguished in Stroke
    Neurology
    Distinguished in Stroke
    Neurology

    Health Psychology Associates PSC

    401 E Chestnut St Unit 510, 
    Louisville, KY 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Wei Liu is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Louisville, Kentucky. Dr. Liu 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, Brain Aneurysm, Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), Gastrostomy, and Stent Placement.

    Distinguished in Stroke
    Distinguished in Stroke

    Pikeville Medical Center Inc

    911 Bypass Rd, 
    Pikeville, KY 
    Experience:
    44+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Naveed Ahmed is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Pikeville, Kentucky. He has been practicing medicine for over 44 years. Dr. Ahmed is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. He is also highly rated in 63 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses New Daily Persistent Headache (NDPH), Migraine, Autosomal Dominant Partial Epilepsy with Auditory Features, and Essential Tremor.

    Distinguished in Stroke
    Distinguished in Stroke

    Baptist Healthcare System Inc

    1740 Nicholasville Rd, 
    Lexington, KY 
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Murali Kolikonda is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Lexington, Kentucky. He has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Kolikonda 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, Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, Seizures, and Thrombectomy.

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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 in Kentucky, US?

    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 in Kentucky, US?

    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 in Kentucky, US?

    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 in Kentucky, US?

    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 in Kentucky, US?

    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 in Kentucky, US?

    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 in Kentucky, US?

    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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