The 20 Best Stroke Doctors Near Me in Rio Rancho, NM

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 137 doctor with experience in Stroke near Rio Rancho, NM. Of these, 112 are Experienced, 24 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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137 providers found
    Advanced in Stroke
    Neurology
    Advanced in Stroke
    Neurology

    Office

    4100 High Resort Blvd SE, 
    Rio Rancho, NM 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Weiwei Dai is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Rio Rancho, New Mexico. She has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Dai is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. She is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Migraine, Mal De Debarquement Syndrome, Memory Loss, and Essential Tremor.

    Experienced in Stroke
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Stroke
    Neurosurgery

    Santa Fe Brain And Spine Associates

    3860 Masthead St NE, 
    Albuquerque, NM 
     (5.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Marshall Watson is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Dr. Watson is rated as an Experienced 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 Cervical Myelopathy, Spinal Stenosis, Cervical Spondylosis, Microdiscectomy, and Cervical Disc Surgery. Dr. Watson is board certified in American Board Of Neurological Surgery. Dr. Watson is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Stroke
    Radiology
    Advanced in Stroke
    Radiology

    New Mexico Cancer Center

    4901 Lang Ave NE, 
    Albuquerque, NM 
     (5.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Marc Mabray is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Dr. Mabray is rated as an Advanced 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 CAPOS Syndrome, Stroke, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, and Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation. Dr. Mabray is board certified in American Board Of Radiology. Dr. Mabray is currently accepting new patients.

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    Experienced in Stroke
    Experienced in Stroke

    Cleveland Clinic Health Services Professional Association, Inc

    1609 22nd Ave Se, 
    Rio Rancho, NM 
     (7.2 miles away)
    Experience:
    20+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Robert Blakely is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Rio Rancho, New Mexico. He has been practicing medicine for over 20 years. Dr. Blakely is rated as an Experienced 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 CAPOS Syndrome, Fecal Impaction, Pleurisy, and Pleural Effusion. Dr. Blakely is board certified in American Board Of Radiology, 2019.

    Advanced in Stroke
    Advanced in Stroke

    Raa Imaging

    4411 The 25 Way NE Ste 150, 
    Albuquerque, NM 
     (7.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Alix Vincent is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Dr. Vincent 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 Stroke, Aseptic and Alopecic Nodules of Scalp (AANS), Hepatocerebral Degeneration, and Mohr-Tranebjaerg Syndrome. Dr. Vincent is board certified in American Board Of Radiology. Dr. Vincent is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Stroke
    Advanced in Stroke

    Raa Imaging

    4411 The 25 Way NE Ste 150, 
    Albuquerque, NM 
     (7.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    David Reiner is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Dr. Reiner is rated as an Advanced 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 Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak, Headache, and Stroke. Dr. Reiner is board certified in American Board Of Radiology. Dr. Reiner is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Stroke
    Advanced in Stroke

    High Resolution - Main

    4411 The 25 Way NE Ste 150, 
    Albuquerque, NM 
     (7.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Stephen Carroll is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Dr. Carroll 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 CAPOS Syndrome, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, and Stroke. Dr. Carroll is board certified in American Board Of Radiology. Dr. Carroll is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Stroke
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Stroke
    Internal Medicine

    Lovelace Westside Hospital

    10501 Golf Course Rd NW, 
    Albuquerque, NM 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Joseph Perea is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Dr. Perea 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 Iron Deficiency Anemia, Sepsis, Cyclic Vomiting Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Experienced in Stroke
    Neurology
    Experienced in Stroke
    Neurology

    Presbyterian Rust Medical Center

    2400 Unser Blvd SE, 
    Rio Rancho, NM 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Alan Dobson is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Rio Rancho, New Mexico. Dr. Dobson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. His clinical expertise encompasses Stroke, Miller-Fisher Syndrome, Guillain-Barre Syndrome, and Chronic Polyradiculoneuritis.

    Experienced in Stroke
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Stroke
    Internal Medicine

    Sound Physicians Of New Mexico

    2400 Unser Blvd SE, 
    Rio Rancho, NM 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Dory Jaoude is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Rio Rancho, New Mexico. Dr. Jaoude is rated as an Experienced 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 Sepsis, Low Blood Pressure, Pneumonia, Gastrostomy, and Ureteroscopy. Dr. Jaoude is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Jaoude is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Stroke
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Stroke
    Internal Medicine

    Sound Physicians Of New Mexico

    2400 Unser Blvd SE, 
    Rio Rancho, NM 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Jason Buchwald is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Rio Rancho, New Mexico. Dr. Buchwald is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. His clinical expertise encompasses Pneumonia, Atypical Pneumonia, Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia, Kidney Transplant, and Simultaneous Pancreas Kidney Transplant. Dr. Buchwald is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Buchwald is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Stroke
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Stroke
    Internal Medicine

    Sound Physicians Of New Mexico

    2400 Unser Blvd SE, 
    Rio Rancho, NM 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Harsha Umesh is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Rio Rancho, New Mexico. Dr. Umesh 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 Sepsis, Ogilvie Syndrome, Atypical Pneumonia, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Umesh is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Umesh is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Stroke
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Stroke
    Internal Medicine

    Sound Physicians Of New Mexico

    2400 Unser Blvd SE, 
    Rio Rancho, NM 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Steven Ferguson is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Rio Rancho, New Mexico. Dr. Ferguson is rated as an Experienced 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 Sepsis, Peptic Ulcer, Pneumonia, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Ureteroscopy. Dr. Ferguson is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Ferguson is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Stroke
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Stroke
    Family Medicine

    Sound Physicians Of New Mexico

    2400 Unser Blvd SE, 
    Rio Rancho, NM 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Maude Nielsen is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Rio Rancho, New Mexico. Dr. Nielsen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. Her clinical expertise encompasses Sepsis, Interstitial Nephritis, Stroke, and Subdural Hematoma. Dr. Nielsen is board certified in American Board Of Family Medicine. Dr. Nielsen is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Stroke
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Stroke
    Internal Medicine

    Sound Physicians Of New Mexico

    2400 Unser Blvd SE, 
    Rio Rancho, NM 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Olusola Kolade is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Rio Rancho, New Mexico. He has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Kolade is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. His clinical expertise encompasses Sepsis, Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C), COVID-19, Hip Replacement, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Kolade is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Kolade is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Stroke
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Stroke
    Internal Medicine

    Sound Physicians Of New Mexico

    2400 Unser Blvd SE, 
    Rio Rancho, NM 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Jeremy Durling is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Rio Rancho, New Mexico. Dr. Durling is rated as an Experienced 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 Sepsis, Atypical Pneumonia, Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia, Pulmonary Embolism, and Bone Marrow Aspiration. Dr. Durling is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Durling is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Stroke
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Stroke
    Family Medicine

    Sound Physicians Of New Mexico

    2400 Unser Blvd SE, 
    Rio Rancho, NM 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Gabriel Palley is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Rio Rancho, New Mexico. Dr. Palley is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. His clinical expertise encompasses Sepsis, Pneumonia, Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia, and Atypical Pneumonia. Dr. Palley is board certified in American Board Of Family Medicine. Dr. Palley is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Stroke
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Stroke
    Family Medicine

    Sound Physicians Of New Mexico

    2400 Unser Blvd SE, 
    Rio Rancho, NM 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Anthony Igbadumhe is a Family Medicine provider practicing medicine in Rio Rancho, New Mexico. He has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Igbadumhe is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. His clinical expertise encompasses Liver Failure, Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome (CIRS), Gallbladder Disease, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Igbadumhe is board certified in American Board Of Family Medicine. Dr. Igbadumhe is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Stroke
    Neurology
    Experienced in Stroke
    Neurology

    Urology In Rio Rancho At Rust Medical Center

    2400 Unser Blvd SE Ste 19100, 
    Rio Rancho, NM 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Karuna Shah is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Rio Rancho, New Mexico. Dr. Shah is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. She is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Epilepsy, Memory Loss, Seizures, and Cerebellar Degeneration.

    Experienced in Stroke
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Stroke
    Family Medicine

    Lovelace Medical Group-Irving

    4420 Irving Blvd NW, 
    Albuquerque, NM 
     (2.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Christina Chen is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Dr. Chen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. Her clinical expertise encompasses Familial Dilated Cardiomyopathy, Obesity, Obesity in Children, and Orthostatic Hypotension.

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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 Rio Rancho, NM?

    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 Rio Rancho, NM?

    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 Rio Rancho, NM?

    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 Rio Rancho, NM?

    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 Rio Rancho, NM?

    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 Rio Rancho, NM?

    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 Rio Rancho, NM?

    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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