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    MediFind found 43 doctor with experience in Stroke near Altoona, PA. Of these, 35 are Experienced, 6 are Advanced and 2 are Distinguished.

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    43 providers found
      Cynthia L. Kenmuir
      Distinguished in Stroke
      Distinguished in Stroke

      UPMC Neurological Institute - Stroke Center

      501 Howard Avenue, Suite E3, 
      Altoona, PA 
       (2.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Cynthia Kenmuir, MD, PhD, is a neurologist certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. She received her medical degree from the University of Toledo College of Medicine and Life Sciences and completed her residency and fellowship at UPMC. Dr. Kenmuir is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. Her top areas of expertise are Stroke, Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), Brain Aneurysm, Thrombectomy, and Transmyocardial Revascularization.

      Distinguished in Stroke
      Distinguished in Stroke

      Physical Rehabilitation Industrial & Sports Medicine

      2005 Valley View Boulevard, 
      Altoona, PA 
       (1.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Hugh Newman is a Physiatrist in Altoona, Pennsylvania. Dr. Newman is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. His top areas of expertise are Necrotizing Myopathy (NM), Stroke, Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), and Subarachnoid Hemorrhage.

      What does Elite, Distinguished, Advanced, Experienced mean?
      Lori A. Shutter
      Advanced in Stroke
      Intensive Care Medicine
      Advanced in Stroke
      Intensive Care Medicine

      University Of Pittsburgh Physicians, Department Of Critical Care Medicine

      620 Howard Avenue, 
      Altoona, PA 
       (0.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Lori Shutter, MD, is a neurologist and is certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology and neurocritical care by the United Council for Neurologic Subspecialities. She is vice chair of education for the Department of Critical Care Medicine, director of the Neurocritical Care Fellowship Program, and medical director of the Neurovascular and Neurotrauma ICUs. She is also a professor of Critical Care Medicine at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. She received her medical degree from Emory University and completed her residency at the University of Alabama, followed by her fellowship at the University of Pennsylvania. Dr. Shutter is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. Her top areas of expertise are Traumatic Brain Injury, Increased Intracranial Pressure, Stroke, Craniectomy, and Thrombectomy.

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      Brett L. Scharf
      Advanced in Stroke
      Family Medicine
      Advanced in Stroke
      Family Medicine

      UPMC Primary Care

      1400 9th Avenue, 
      Altoona, PA 
       (1.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Brett Scharf, DO, specializes in family medicine. He practices at Mainline Medical Associates and is affiliated with UPMC Altoona. He completed his residency at Altoona Hospital and medical degree at New York College of Osteopathic Medicine of New York Institute of Technology. Dr. Scharf is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. His top areas of expertise are Alzheimer's Disease, Necrotizing Myopathy (NM), Parkinson's Disease, and Decerebrate Posture.

      Mausaminben Y. Hathidara
      Advanced in Stroke
      Advanced in Stroke

      UPMC Neurological Institute - Stroke Center

      501 Howard Avenue, Suite E3, 
      Altoona, PA 
       (2.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Gujarati , Hindi, Urdu
      Accepting New Patients

      Mausaminben Hathidara, MD, is a neurologist and is certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. She is an assistant professor of Neurology at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. She received her medical degree from BJ Medical College and completed her residency at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, followed by her fellowship at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine. Dr. Hathidara is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. Her top areas of expertise are Stroke, Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), Vasoconstriction, Increased Intracranial Pressure, and Thrombectomy.

      Victoria Devan
      Experienced in Stroke
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Stroke
      Family Medicine

      UPMC Primary Care

      501 Howard Avenue, 
      Altoona, PA 
       (0.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Victoria Devan, DO, specializes in family medicine and is certified in family medicine by the American Board of Family Medicine. She practices at UPMC Huntingdon Family Physicians and is affiliated with UPMC Altoona. She completed her residency at Altoona Family Physicians and medical degree at Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. Dr. Devan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. Her top areas of expertise are Vascular Dementia, Dementia, Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, and Hypothyroidism.

      Advanced in Stroke
      Advanced in Stroke

      UPMC Altoona Radiology

      620 Howard Avenue, 
      Altoona, PA 
       (0.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Polish, Russian

      Jolanta Dennis, MD, specializes in diagnostic radiology and neuroradiology and is certified in diagnostic radiology by the American Board of Radiology. She practices at UPMC Altoona Radiology and is affiliated with UPMC Altoona, and UPMC Bedford. She completed her fellowship at University of Utah School of Medicine. Dr. Dennis is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. Her top areas of expertise are Cerebellar Multiple System Atrophy, Hepatocerebral Degeneration, Stroke, and Cerebellar Degeneration.

      Nancy T. Kenney
      Experienced in Stroke
      Hospital Medicine
      Experienced in Stroke
      Hospital Medicine

      UPMC Altoona - Hospitalist Program

      620 Howard Avenue, 
      Altoona, PA 
       (0.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Nancy Kenney, MD, specializes in hospital medicine and is board-certified in internal medicine and geriatric medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine. She is affiliated with UPMC Bedford and UPMC Altoona. Dr. Kenney completed her medical degree and residency at the Medical College of Pennsylvania. Dr. Kenney is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. Her top areas of expertise are Atrial Fibrillation, Sepsis, Pneumonia, Gastrostomy, and Ureteroscopy.

      Azfar A. Farooqi
      Experienced in Stroke
      Hospital Medicine
      Experienced in Stroke
      Hospital Medicine

      UPMC Altoona - Hospitalist Program

      620 Howard Avenue, 
      Altoona, PA 
       (0.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Azfar Farooqi, MD, specializes in hospital medicine and is board-certified in internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine. He practices at UPMC Altoona. Dr. Farooqi received his medical degree from Aga Khan University Medical College and completed his residency at Weiss Memorial Hospital. Dr. Farooqi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. His top areas of expertise are Sepsis, Acute Kidney Failure, Volkmann Contracture, and Low Potassium Level.

      Laura B. Sollenberger
      Experienced in Stroke
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Stroke
      Internal Medicine

      UPMC Altoona - Hospitalist Program

      620 Howard Avenue, 
      Altoona, PA 
       (0.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Laura Sollenberger is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Altoona, Pennsylvania. Dr. Sollenberger is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. Her top areas of expertise are Gangrene, Apoplexy, Acute Kidney Failure, Colonoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

      Elizabeth M. Seymour
      Experienced in Stroke
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Stroke
      Family Medicine

      UPMC Altoona - Hospitalist Program

      620 Howard Avenue, 
      Altoona, PA 
       (0.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Elizabeth Seymour is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Altoona, Pennsylvania. Dr. Seymour is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. Her top areas of expertise are Necrosis, Acute Kidney Failure, Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Colonoscopy, and Hip Replacement.

      Hee K. Yoon
      Experienced in Stroke
      Hospital Medicine
      Experienced in Stroke
      Hospital Medicine

      UPMC Altoona - Hospitalist Program

      620 Howard Avenue, 
      Altoona, PA 
       (0.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Korean

      Hee Yoon, DO, specializes in hospital medicine and is a board-certified in family medicine/OMT by the American Osteopathic Board of Family Physicians. Dr. Yoon received his medical degree from Nova Southeastern University and completed his residency at Community Hospital South. Dr. Yoon is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. His top areas of expertise are Heart Attack, Peptic Ulcer, Necrosis, Ureteroscopy, and Transmyocardial Revascularization.

      Peter L. James
      Experienced in Stroke
      Experienced in Stroke

      UPMC Altoona Radiology

      620 Howard Avenue, 
      Altoona, PA 
       (0.3 miles away)
      Experience:
      43+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Peter Lee James, MD, specializes in diagnostic radiology and vascular interventional radiology and is board-certified in interventional radiology and diagnostic radiology by the American Board of Radiology. He is affiliated with UPMC Altoona, and UPMC Bedford. He completed his medical degree at University of Alberta. Dr. James is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. His top areas of expertise are Ascites, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

      Michael J. Schlechter
      Experienced in Stroke
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Stroke
      Internal Medicine

      Blair Medical Associates

      1414 9th Avenue, 
      Altoona, PA 
       (0.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Michael Schlechter, MD, is certified in internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine. He practices at Blair Medical Associates, Station Medical Center and is affiliated with UPMC Altoona. He completed his residency at Lehigh Valley Hospital and his medical degree at Hahnemann University Hospital. Dr. Schlechter is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. His top areas of expertise are Necrosis, Pediatric Myocarditis, Heart Attack, Gastrostomy, and Hip Replacement.

      Hassan Y. Zammam
      Experienced in Stroke
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Stroke
      Internal Medicine

      UPMC Primary Care

      1414 9th Avenue, 
      Altoona, PA 
       (0.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Arabic
      Offers Telehealth

      Hassan Zammam, MD, is certified in internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine. He practices at Blair Medical Associates, Station Medical Center and is affiliated with UPMC Altoona. He completed a fellowship at Allegheny University Hospitals, residency at Bon Secours Hospital, residency at Damascus University, and his medical degree at Damascus University Medical College. Dr. Zammam is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. His top areas of expertise are Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis, Melorheostosis, Osteopenia, Colonoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

      Advanced in Stroke
      Advanced in Stroke

      Prism

      2005 Valley View Boulevard, 
      Altoona, PA 
       (1.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Rakesh Patel is a Physiatrist in Altoona, Pennsylvania. Dr. Patel is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. His top areas of expertise are Necrotizing Myopathy (NM), Stroke, Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), and Chronic Subdural Hematoma.

      Mark E. Lipitz
      Experienced in Stroke
      Experienced in Stroke

      UPMC Neurological Institute

      1516 9th Avenue, 
      Altoona, PA 
       (1.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Mark Lipitz, DO, specializes in neurology and is board-certified in sleep medicine and neurology by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. He is affiliated with UPMC Somerset, UPMC Altoona and UPMC Bedford. Dr. Lipitz completed his fellowship and residency at SUNY Downstate Medical Center, residency at Maimonides Medical Center and medical degree at the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey. Dr. Lipitz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. His top areas of expertise are Migraine, Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Seizures, and Obstructive Sleep Apnea.

      Penne H. Edgell
      Experienced in Stroke
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Stroke
      Family Medicine

      UPMC Primary Care

      1400 9th Avenue, 
      Altoona, PA 
       (1.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Penne Edgell, MD, specializes in family medicine. She practices at Mainline Medical Associates and is affiliated with UPMC Altoona. She completed her residency at Altoona Hospital and medical degree at Penn State University College of Medicine. Dr. Edgell is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. Her top areas of expertise are Necrotizing Myopathy (NM), Lung Cancer, Hyperlipidemia Type 3, and High Cholesterol.

      Tanya L. Holsopple
      Experienced in Stroke
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Stroke
      Family Medicine

      UPMC Primary Care

      1400 9th Avenue, 
      Altoona, PA 
       (1.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Tanya Holsopple, DO, specializes in family medicine. She practices at Mainline Medical Associates and is affiliated with UPMC Altoona. She completed her residency at Altoona Hospital and medical degree at Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine. Dr. Holsopple is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. Her top areas of expertise are Colorectal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Hypertension.

      Advanced in Stroke
      Neurosurgery
      Advanced in Stroke
      Neurosurgery

      Allegheny Brain And Spine Surgeons

      501 Howard Avenue, Suite E1, 
      Altoona, PA 
       (2.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      James Burke is a Neurosurgery provider in Altoona, Pennsylvania. Dr. Burke is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. His top areas of expertise are Delirium, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Subdural Hematoma, Laminectomy, and Bone Graft.

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      Last Updated: 10/30/2025

      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 Altoona, PA?

      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 Altoona, PA?

      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 Altoona, PA?

      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 Altoona, PA?

      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 Altoona, PA?

      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 Altoona, PA?

      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 Altoona, PA?

      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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