The 20 Best Stroke Doctors Near Me in Rochester, NY

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 86 doctor with experience in Stroke near Rochester, NY. Of these, 65 are Experienced, 16 are Advanced, 4 are Distinguished and 1 are Elite.

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    Elite in Stroke
    Neurology
    Elite in Stroke
    Neurology

    Epilepsy Center-Brighton

    4901 Lac De Ville Blvd Ste 120, 
    Rochester, NY 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Adam Kelly is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Rochester, New York. Dr. Kelly 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), Apoplexy, Thrombectomy, and Gastrostomy.

    Distinguished in Stroke
    Distinguished in Stroke

    University Of Rochester

    601 Elmwood Ave, 
    Rochester, NY 
     (2.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Curtis Benesch is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Rochester, New York. Dr. Benesch 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, Moyamoya Disease, Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), Thrombectomy, and Embolectomy.

    Distinguished in Stroke
    Neurosurgery
    Distinguished in Stroke
    Neurosurgery

    University Of Rochester

    601 Elmwood Ave, 
    Rochester, NY 
     (2.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Matthew Bender is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Rochester, New York. Dr. Bender is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. He is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Trigeminal Neuralgia, Stroke, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Microvascular Decompression, and Rhizotomy.

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    Advanced in Stroke
    Advanced in Stroke

    University Of Rochester

    601 Elmwood Ave, 
    Rochester, NY 
     (2.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Chilungu is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Rochester, New York. Dr. Chilungu 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 Stroke, Susac Syndrome, Seizures, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, and Gastrostomy.

    Advanced in Stroke
    Neuroradiology
    Advanced in Stroke
    Neuroradiology

    University Of Rochester

    601 Elmwood Ave, 
    Rochester, NY 
     (2.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Henry Wang is a Neuroradiologist practicing medicine in Rochester, New York. Dr. Wang 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 Pediatric Low-Grade Glioma (pLGG), Stroke, Subependymoma, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, and Rhizotomy.

    Advanced in Stroke
    Neuroradiology
    Advanced in Stroke
    Neuroradiology

    University Of Rochester

    601 Elmwood Ave, 
    Rochester, NY 
     (2.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jeevak Almast is a Neuroradiologist practicing medicine in Rochester, New York. Dr. Almast 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 Stroke, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Vertebral Artery Dissection, and Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation.

    Distinguished in Stroke
    Distinguished in Stroke

    Neurosurgery-Brighton

    2180 S Clinton Ave, 
    Rochester, NY 
     (2.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Thomas Mattingly is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Rochester, New York. Dr. Mattingly 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 Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation, Stroke, Apoplexy, Transmyocardial Revascularization, and Stent Placement.

    Distinguished in Stroke
    Neurology
    Distinguished in Stroke
    Neurology

    Office

    2400 S Clinton Ave Fl 1, 
    Rochester, NY 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ania Busza is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Rochester, New York. Dr. Busza 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, Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), Anton Syndrome, and Apoplexy.

    Experienced in Stroke
    Experienced in Stroke

    Office

    601 Elmwood Ave # 648, 
    Rochester, NY 
     (2.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Per-lennart Westesson is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Rochester, New York. Dr. Westesson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. His clinical expertise encompasses Meningocele, Stroke, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, and Headache.

    Experienced in Stroke
    Radiology
    Experienced in Stroke
    Radiology

    University Of Rochester

    601 Elmwood Ave, 
    Rochester, NY 
     (2.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Akm Rahman is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Rochester, New York. Dr. Rahman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. His clinical expertise encompasses Stroke, CAPOS Syndrome, Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), and Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation.

    Experienced in Stroke
    Neuroradiology
    Experienced in Stroke
    Neuroradiology

    University Of Rochester

    601 Elmwood Ave, 
    Rochester, NY 
     (2.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Anthony Portanova is a Neuroradiologist practicing medicine in Rochester, New York. Dr. Portanova is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. His clinical expertise encompasses Stroke, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, and Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1).

    Experienced in Stroke
    Neuroradiology
    Experienced in Stroke
    Neuroradiology

    University Of Rochester

    601 Elmwood Ave, 
    Rochester, NY 
     (2.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    John Wasenko is a Neuroradiologist practicing medicine in Rochester, New York. Dr. Wasenko 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 Herniated Disk, Pulmonary Fibrosis, Stroke, and Interstitial Lung Disease.

    Experienced in Stroke
    Experienced in Stroke

    University Of Rochester

    601 Elmwood Ave, 
    Rochester, NY 
     (2.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Sanjiv Virdee is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Rochester, New York. Dr. Virdee 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 Familial Colorectal Cancer, Lung Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Bone Graft, and Vertebroplasty.

    Experienced in Stroke
    Neuroradiology
    Experienced in Stroke
    Neuroradiology

    Rochester General Hospital

    1425 Portland Ave, 
    Rochester, NY 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Zafar Arbab is a Neuroradiologist practicing medicine in Rochester, New York. Dr. Arbab is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. His clinical expertise encompasses CAPOS Syndrome, ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, Pleurisy, and Nasal Flaring.

    Experienced in Stroke
    Neuroradiology
    Experienced in Stroke
    Neuroradiology

    University Medical Imaging PC

    4901 Lac De Ville Blvd Ste 140, 
    Rochester, NY 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    David Shrier is a Neuroradiologist practicing medicine in Rochester, New York. Dr. Shrier is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. His clinical expertise encompasses Radiation Induced Meningioma, Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), Meningioma, and Cerebellar Multiple System Atrophy.

    Advanced in Stroke
    Advanced in Stroke

    Office

    601 Elmwood Ave # 278984, 
    Rochester, NY 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Benjamin George is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Rochester, New York. Dr. George 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 Stroke, Herpes Simplex Encephalitis, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Gastrostomy, and Thrombectomy.

    Advanced in Stroke
    Palliative Medicine
    Advanced in Stroke
    Palliative Medicine

    University Of Rochester

    601 Elmwood Ave, 
    Rochester, NY 
     (2.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Robert Holloway is a Palliative Medicine provider practicing medicine in Rochester, New York. Dr. Holloway 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 Stroke, Pyruvate Carboxylase Deficiency, Autosomal Recessive Congenital Methemoglobinemia, Gastrostomy, and Thrombectomy.

    Advanced in Stroke
    Neurology
    Advanced in Stroke
    Neurology

    University Of Rochester

    601 Elmwood Ave, 
    Rochester, NY 
     (2.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jorge Risco is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Rochester, New York. Dr. Risco 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, Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), Apoplexy, Seizures, and Gastrostomy.

    Advanced in Stroke
    Advanced in Stroke

    University Of Rochester

    601 Elmwood Ave, 
    Rochester, NY 
     (2.5 miles away)
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Bogachan Sahin is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Rochester, New York. He has been practicing medicine for over 18 years. Dr. Sahin 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 Stroke, Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Cardiac Amyloidosis, and Gastrostomy.

    Advanced in Stroke
    Neurosurgery
    Advanced in Stroke
    Neurosurgery

    University Of Rochester

    601 Elmwood Ave, 
    Rochester, NY 
     (2.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Tarun Bhalla is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Rochester, New York. Dr. Bhalla 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 Brain Aneurysm, Stroke, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Gastrostomy, and Stent Placement.

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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 Rochester, NY?

    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 Rochester, NY?

    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 Rochester, NY?

    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 Rochester, NY?

    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 Rochester, NY?

    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 Rochester, NY?

    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 Rochester, NY?

    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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