The 20 Best Stroke Doctors Near Me in Tennessee, US

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Last Updated: 11/08/2026

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MediFind found 1728 doctor with experience in Stroke near Tennessee, US. Of these, 1419 are Experienced, 237 are Advanced, 64 are Distinguished and 7 are Elite.

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    Elite in Stroke
    Neurosurgery
    Elite in Stroke
    Neurosurgery
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    Semmes-Murphey Clinic

    6325 Humphreys Blvd, 
    Memphis, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Adam Arthur is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Memphis, Tennessee. Dr. Arthur is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. He is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Stroke, Brain Aneurysm, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Thrombectomy, and Endovascular Embolization. Dr. Arthur is currently accepting new patients.

    Elite in Stroke
    Elite in Stroke
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    Semmes-Murphey Clinic

    6325 Humphreys Blvd, 
    Memphis, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Nitin Goyal is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Memphis, Tennessee. Dr. Goyal 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, Scaphoid Non-Union, Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation, Thrombectomy, and Stent Placement. Dr. Goyal is currently accepting new patients.

    Elite in Stroke
    Elite in Stroke
    Referral may be required

    Le Bonheur Children's Hospital

    848 Adams Ave, 
    Memphis, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Lucas Elijovich is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Memphis, Tennessee. Dr. Elijovich 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, Brain Aneurysm, Thrombectomy, and Stent Placement. Dr. Elijovich is currently accepting new patients.

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    Elite in Stroke
    Elite in Stroke
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    Vanderbilt Neurosurgery

    1500 21st Ave S Ste 1506, 
    Nashville, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Michael Froehler is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Froehler 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, Brain Aneurysm, Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation, Thrombectomy, and Stent Placement. Dr. Froehler is currently accepting new patients.

    Elite in Stroke
    Neurosurgery
    Elite in Stroke
    Neurosurgery
    Referral may be required

    Semmes-Murphey Clinic PC

    6325 Humphreys Blvd, 
    Memphis, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ali Alawieh is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Memphis, Tennessee. Dr. Alawieh 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, Brain Aneurysm, Hydrocephalus, Thrombectomy, and Embolectomy.

    Elite in Stroke
    Elite in Stroke
    Referral may be required

    MMG Neurology

    1325 Eastmoreland Ave Ste 101, 
    Memphis, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Tamil, Telugu
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Balaji Krishnaiah is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Memphis, Tennessee. Dr. Krishnaiah 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, Fibromuscular Dysplasia (FMD), Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), Thrombectomy, and Stent Placement. Dr. Krishnaiah is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Stroke
    Distinguished in Stroke
    Referral may be required

    Vanderbilt Medical Group- Teleneurology

    1161 21st Ave South, A-0118 Medical Center North, 
    Nashville, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Matthew Schrag is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Schrag 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 Amyloid Angiopathy, Stroke, Primary Amyloidosis, Thrombectomy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Schrag is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry & Neurology. Dr. Schrag is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Stroke
    Distinguished in Stroke
    Referral may be required

    Vanderbilt Medical Group- Teleneurology

    1161 21st Ave South, A-0118 Medical Center North, 
    Nashville, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Deborah Kerrigan is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Kerrigan 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, Cavernous Sinus Thrombosis, Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), Transmyocardial Revascularization, and Stent Placement. Dr. Kerrigan is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry & Neurology. Dr. Kerrigan is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Stroke
    Neurology | Orthopedics | Neurosurgery
    Distinguished in Stroke
    Neurology | Orthopedics | Neurosurgery
    Referral may be required

    Vanderbilt Medical Group- Teleneurology

    1161 21st Ave South, A-0118 Medical Center North, 
    Nashville, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Derek Riebau is a Neurologist and an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Riebau 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 Arteriovenous Malformation, Apoplexy, Gastrostomy, and Transmyocardial Revascularization. Dr. Riebau is board certified in  . Dr. Riebau is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Stroke
    Advanced in Stroke
    Referral may be required

    Ballad Health Medical Associates Neurosurgery, Spine And Rehabilitation

    701 Med Tech Pkwy., Suite 300, 
    Johnson City, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Timothy Fullagar is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Johnson City, Tennessee. Dr. Fullagar 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 Stroke, Delirium, Cervical Spondylosis, Bone Graft, and Vertebroplasty. Dr. Fullagar is board certified in American Board Of Neurological Surgery. Dr. Fullagar is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Stroke
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Stroke
    Internal Medicine

    Southeastern Physician Services PC

    300 Med Tech Pkwy, 
    Johnson City, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Benedict Aimua is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Johnson City, Tennessee. Dr. Aimua is rated as an Advanced 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 Heart Attack, Sepsis, Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C), Hip Replacement, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Aimua is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Advanced in Stroke
    Advanced in Stroke
    Referral may be required

    Ballad Health Medical Associates Neurology Outpatient

    3 Professional Park Drive, Suite 31, 
    Johnson City, TN 
    Experience:
    44+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi, Urdu
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Syed Hyder is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Johnson City, Tennessee. He has been practicing medicine for over 44 years. Dr. Hyder 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 Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, Seizures, Parkinson's Disease, and Movement Disorders. Dr. Hyder is board certified in   and Neurology. Dr. Hyder is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Stroke
    Advanced in Stroke
    Referral may be required

    Ballad Health Medical Associates Interventional Radiology

    410 North State Of Franklin Road, Suite 135B, 
    Johnson City, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    """chip""" Massey is a Neuroradiologist practicing medicine in Johnson City, Tennessee. Dr. Massey 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 Brain Aneurysm, Stroke, Carotid Artery Surgery, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Massey is board certified in American Board Of Radiology. Dr. Massey is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Stroke
    Neurosurgery
    Advanced in Stroke
    Neurosurgery
    Referral may be required

    Highlands Neurosurgery PC

    1 Medical Park Blvd, Ste 400E, 
    Bristol, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Jody Helms is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Bristol, Tennessee. Dr. Helms 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 Apoplexy, Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET), Posterior Fossa Tumor, Microdiscectomy, and Herniated Disc Surgery. Dr. Helms is board certified in American Board Of Neurological Surgery. Dr. Helms is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Stroke
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Stroke
    Internal Medicine

    PAC Medical Group

    618 Broad St, 
    Bristol, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Donald Quinn is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Bristol, Tennessee. Dr. Quinn is rated as an Advanced 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 Dementia, Idiopathic Edema, Dysgraphia, and Anemia. Dr. Quinn is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Advanced in Stroke
    Advanced in Stroke
    Referral may be required

    Ballad Health Medical Associates Neurology Outpatient

    3 Professional Park Drive, Suite 31, 
    Johnson City, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Marivi Niebauer is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Johnson City, Tennessee. Dr. Niebauer 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 Memory Loss, Seizures, Stroke, and Epilepsy. Dr. Niebauer is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry & Neurology. Dr. Niebauer is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Stroke
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Stroke
    Internal Medicine

    Johnson City Internal Medicine

    301 Med Tech Pkwy, Ste 240, 
    Johnson City, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Pitchar Theerathorn is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Johnson City, Tennessee. Dr. Theerathorn is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. He is also highly rated in 33 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Sepsis, Urinary Tract Infection in Children, Stroke, Ureteroscopy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Theerathorn is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Advanced in Stroke
    Advanced in Stroke
    Referral may be required

    BHMA Neurology- Telehealth

    701 Med Tech Pkwy, Ste 300, 
    Johnson City, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Russian, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Steven Tversky is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Johnson City, Tennessee. Dr. Tversky 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, Neurotoxicity Syndromes, Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), Stent Placement, and Transmyocardial Revascularization. Dr. Tversky is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry & Neurology. Dr. Tversky is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Stroke
    Family Medicine
    Advanced in Stroke
    Family Medicine
    415 Broad St, Suite 410, 
    Kingsport, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Neha Barakam is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Kingsport, Tennessee. Dr. Barakam is rated as an Advanced 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 CAPOS Syndrome, Stroke, Dysarthria, and Hemiplegia. Dr. Barakam is board certified in  . Dr. Barakam is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Stroke
    Advanced in Stroke
    Referral may be required

    Vanderbilt Medical Group- Teleneurology

    1161 21st Ave South, A-0118 Medical Center North, 
    Nashville, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Kenneth Gaines is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Gaines 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, Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation, Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), and Cavernous Sinus Thrombosis. Dr. Gaines is board certified in  . Dr. Gaines is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 11/08/2026

    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 Tennessee, 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 Tennessee, 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 Tennessee, 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 Tennessee, 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 Tennessee, 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 Tennessee, 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 Tennessee, 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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