The 20 Best Stroke Doctors Near Me in Newark, NJ

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 1357 doctor with experience in Stroke near Newark, NJ. Of these, 1049 are Experienced, 184 are Advanced, 90 are Distinguished and 19 are Elite.

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    Elite in Stroke
    Elite in Stroke

    Rutgers Health Neurosurgery

    90 Bergen St # 8100, 
    Newark, NJ 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Priyank Khandelwal is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Newark, New Jersey. Dr. Khandelwal is rated as an Elite 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 Stroke, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Brain Aneurysm, Thrombectomy, and Stent Placement.

    Experienced in Stroke
    Cardiac Electrophysiology | Cardiology
    Experienced in Stroke
    Cardiac Electrophysiology | Cardiology

    University Physician Associates Of New Jersey Inc

    90 Bergen St, 
    Newark, NJ 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Arabic, Spanish
    Offers Telehealth

    Emad Aziz is a Cardiac Electrophysiologist and a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Newark, New Jersey. Dr. Aziz is rated as an Experienced 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 Atrial Fibrillation, Arrhythmias, Sick Sinus Syndrome, Pacemaker Implantation, and Cardiac Ablation.

    Elite in Stroke
    General Surgery
    Elite in Stroke
    General Surgery

    Center For Dermatology

    101 Old Short Hills Rd Ste 401, 
    West Orange, NJ 
     (6.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Jawad Kirmani is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in West Orange, New Jersey. Dr. Kirmani is rated as an Elite 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 Stroke, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Apoplexy, Thrombectomy, and Stent Placement. Dr. Kirmani is currently accepting new patients.

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    Distinguished in Stroke
    Neurology
    Distinguished in Stroke
    Neurology

    Northwell Health Physician Partners Neurology At South Avenue

    1110 South Avenue, Suite 300, 
    Staten Island, NY 
     (8.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Yasir El is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Staten Island, New York. Dr. El 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, Seizures, Migraine, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, and Gastrostomy. Dr. El is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry/Neurology-Neurology and American Board Of Psychiatry/Neurology-Epilepsy.

    Elite in Stroke
    Elite in Stroke

    CUIMC/Neurological Institute Of New York

    710 West 168th Street, 
    New York, NY 
     (14.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    "Olajide Williams, MD, MS is a Professor of Neurology and Vice Dean of Community Health at the Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons. He is also Vice Chair of the Department of Neurology and a specialist in the treatment of stroke and cerebrovascular diseases. Dr. Williams is an attending physician at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital and a clinical neurologist at Columbia University Irving Medical Center. He attained his medical degree from the University of Lagos, Nigeria, and completed his neurology residency and neuromuscular fellowship training at The Neurological Institute of New York. Dr. Williams also holds a Master of Science degree from the Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health.Dr. Williams is a world-renowned leader in stroke disparities and community-based behavioral intervention research. He is founder and chair of Hip Hop Public Health, an internationally recognized organization that creates and implements multimedia public health interventions that target and engage young people in the health of their families and communities. He is a principal investigator of multiple NIH investigator-initiated awards, and MPI of the Cancer/CVD Center to Improve disease Outcomes through Multi-level and Multi-generational approaches Unifying Novel Interventions and Training health EquiTy (COMMINTY) in New York.An influential clinician-educator, Dr. Williams is a member of the Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons (VP&S) Virginia Apgar Academy of Medical Educators, and an inaugural member of the VP&S Academy of Community and Public Service. In addition to teaching courses on clinical practice and neuroscience to VP&S medical students, he is actively engaged in addressing healthcare disparities and promoting greater diversity and inclusion in academic medicine. Dr. Williams is co-director of the Columbia Center for Community Health at the Jerome Green Science Center where he leads pioneering initiatives including the Community Health Worker Stroke Prevention program.Dr. Williams has published numerous scholarly articles, including the book ""Stroke Diaries"", and received many prestigious international, national, and regional awards, such as the European Stroke Research Foundation Investigator of the Year award, two-time Columbia University Outstanding Teacher of the Year award for the Major Clinical Year, American Heart Association’s Trailblazer award, and a National Humanism in Medicine award from the Association of American Medical Colleges. Dr. Williams has been named on Fast Company Magazine’s 100 Most Creative People list, Root 100’s most influential Blacks in America list, and New York Magazine's Best Doctors list. He sits on several nonprofit boards including the Board of Directors for the Partnership for a Healthier America, whose honorary chair is former First Lady Michelle Obama.". Dr. Williams is rated as an Elite 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), Apoplexy, Thrombectomy, and Carotid Artery Surgery. Dr. Williams is board certified in Neurology. Dr. Williams is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Stroke
    Neuroradiology
    Advanced in Stroke
    Neuroradiology

    University Hospital

    150 Bergen St, 
    Newark, NJ 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Huey Lee is a Neuroradiologist practicing medicine in Newark, New Jersey. Dr. Lee 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, Hydrocephalus, Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation, and Cerebellum Agenesis Hydrocephaly.

    Distinguished in Stroke
    Distinguished in Stroke

    University Ob/Gyn Associates (Om)

    140 Bergen St, 
    Newark, NJ 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Andrea Hidalgo is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Newark, New Jersey. Dr. Hidalgo is rated as a Distinguished 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 Stroke, Moyamoya Disease, Seizures, Transmyocardial Revascularization, and Stent Placement.

    Distinguished in Stroke
    Distinguished in Stroke

    Rutgers Health Adult Neurology

    90 Bergen St # 8100, 
    Newark, NJ 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Volodymyr Vulkanov is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Newark, New Jersey. Dr. Vulkanov 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, Seizures, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, Thrombectomy, and Stent Placement.

    Distinguished in Stroke
    Distinguished in Stroke

    Office

    90 Bergen St Ste 8100, 
    Newark, NJ 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Charles Prestigiacomo is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Newark, New Jersey. Dr. Prestigiacomo is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. He is also highly rated in 22 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Brain Aneurysm, Arteriovenous Malformation, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Stent Placement, and Thrombectomy.

    Distinguished in Stroke
    Distinguished in Stroke

    Neurology Consultants Of North Jersey, PA

    320 Belleville Avenue, 
    Bloomfield, NJ 
     (5.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ayman Ibrahim is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Bloomfield, New Jersey. Dr. Ibrahim is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. He is also highly rated in 22 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Seizures, Stroke, New Daily Persistent Headache (NDPH), and Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA).

    Elite in Stroke
    Neurology
    Elite in Stroke
    Neurology

    Office

    222 E 41st St Fl 10, 
    New York, NY 
     (10.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Koto Ishida is a Neurologist practicing medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Ishida is rated as an Elite 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, Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Thrombectomy, and Carotid Artery Surgery.

    Elite in Stroke
    Elite in Stroke

    Neurology - Upper East Side

    520 E 70th St # 607, 
    New York, NY 
     (11.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Hooman Kamel is a Neurologist practicing medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Kamel is rated as an Elite 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, Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), Subdural Hematoma, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, and Thrombectomy. Dr. Kamel is currently accepting new patients.

    Elite in Stroke
    Neurology
    Elite in Stroke
    Neurology

    Stroke, Critical Care, And Neurohospitalist Program

    520 E 70th St # 607, 
    New York, NY 
     (11.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Babak Navi is a Neurologist practicing medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Navi is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Stroke, Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), Increased Intracranial Pressure, Thrombectomy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Navi is currently accepting new patients.

    Elite in Stroke
    Elite in Stroke

    Neurology - Upper East Side

    520 E 70th St # 607, 
    New York, NY 
     (11.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Alexander Merkler is a Neurologist practicing medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Merkler is rated as an Elite 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, Increased Intracranial Pressure, Subdural Hematoma, Thrombectomy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Merkler is currently accepting new patients.

    Elite in Stroke
    Neurology
    Elite in Stroke
    Neurology

    Stroke, Critical Care, And Neurohospitalist Program

    520 E 70th St # 607, 
    New York, NY 
     (11.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Neal Parikh is a Neurologist practicing medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Parikh is rated as an Elite 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, Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), Increased Intracranial Pressure, Thrombectomy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Parikh is currently accepting new patients.

    Elite in Stroke
    Elite in Stroke

    Neurology - Upper East Side

    520 E 70th St # 607, 
    New York, NY 
     (11.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Santosh Murthy is a Neurologist practicing medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Murthy is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Subdural Hematoma, Stroke, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Splenic Infarction, and Thrombectomy. Dr. Murthy is currently accepting new patients.

    Elite in Stroke
    Elite in Stroke

    Stroke, Critical Care, And Neurohospitalist Program

    520 E 70th St # 607, 
    New York, NY 
     (11.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Ava Liberman is a Neurologist practicing medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Liberman is rated as an Elite 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 Stroke, Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), Headache, Thrombectomy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Liberman is currently accepting new patients.

    Elite in Stroke
    Elite in Stroke

    Cerebrovascular Center

    1450 Madison Ave # 1, 
    New York, NY 
     (12.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Christopher Kellner is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Kellner is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. He is also highly rated in 25 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Stroke, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Subdural Hematoma, Thrombectomy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Kellner is currently accepting new patients.

    Elite in Stroke
    Elite in Stroke

    Klingenstein Clinical Center, 1-North

    1450 Madison Ave # 1, 
    New York, NY 
     (12.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Johanna Fifi is a Neurologist practicing medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Fifi is rated as an Elite 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 Vein of Galen Aneurysm, Brain Aneurysm, Stroke, Thrombectomy, and Stent Placement. Dr. Fifi is currently accepting new patients.

    Elite in Stroke
    Elite in Stroke

    Mount Sinai Medical Center

    1450 Madison Ave # 1, 
    New York, NY 
     (12.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Shahram Majidi is a Neurologist practicing medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Majidi is rated as an Elite 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 Stroke, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Subdural Hematoma, Thrombectomy, and Stent Placement. Dr. Majidi is currently accepting new patients.

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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 Newark, NJ?

    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 Newark, NJ?

    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 Newark, NJ?

    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 Newark, NJ?

    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 Newark, NJ?

    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 Newark, NJ?

    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 Newark, NJ?

    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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