The 20 Best Stroke Doctors Near Me in Rio de Janeiro, BR

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 31 doctor with experience in Stroke near Rio de Janeiro, BR. Of these, 30 are Experienced and 1 are Advanced.

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    Advanced in Stroke

    Gabriel R. De Freitas
    Advanced in Stroke

    Gabriel R. De Freitas
    Rio De Janeiro, RJ, BR 

    Gabriel De Freitas practices practicing medicine in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil. Mr. De Freitas is rated as an Advanced expert 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), Chagas Disease, Leukocytosis, and Thrombectomy.

    Experienced in Stroke

    Bruno L. Rodrigues
    Experienced in Stroke

    Bruno L. Rodrigues
    Carlos Chagas Avenue, 2° Floor, Room 49, 21.941-902, 
    Cidade Universitaria, RJ, BR 

    Bruno Rodrigues practices practicing medicine in Cidade Universitaria, Brazil. Mr. Rodrigues is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hypertension, Leishmaniasis, Low Blood Pressure, Thrombectomy, and Oophorectomy.

    Experienced in Stroke

    Pedro L. Silva
    Experienced in Stroke

    Pedro L. Silva
    Rio De Janeiro, RJ, BR 

    Pedro Silva practices practicing medicine in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil. Mr. Silva is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS), Pneumonia, Pulmonary Edema, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Lung Transplant.

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    Experienced in Stroke

    Mariana L. De Bastos Maximiano
    Experienced in Stroke

    Mariana L. De Bastos Maximiano
    Rio De Janeiro, RJ, BR 

    Mariana De Bastos Maximiano practices practicing medicine in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil. Ms. De Bastos Maximiano is rated as an Experienced expert 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, Brain Aneurysm, Vasoconstriction, Thrombectomy, and Stent Placement.

    Experienced in Stroke

    Savio P. Batista
    Experienced in Stroke

    Savio P. Batista
    Rio De Janeiro, RJ, BR 

    Savio Batista practices practicing medicine in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil. Mr. Batista is rated as an Experienced expert 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, Plasmacytoma, Hydrocephalus, Thrombectomy, and Craniectomy.

    Experienced in Stroke

    Pedro M. Coelho-Pimentel
    Experienced in Stroke

    Pedro M. Coelho-Pimentel
    Rio De Janeiro, RJ, BR 

    Pedro Coelho-Pimentel practices practicing medicine in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil. Mr. Coelho-Pimentel is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. His clinical expertise encompasses Microcephaly, Achalasia Microcephaly Syndrome, Ganglion Cyst, and Zika Virus Disease.

    Experienced in Stroke

    Charles Andre
    Experienced in Stroke

    Charles Andre
    Rio De Janeiro, RJ, BR 

    Charles Andre practices practicing medicine in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil. Mr. Andre is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. His clinical expertise encompasses Anton Syndrome, Fetal Retinoid Syndrome, Stroke, and Patent Foramen Ovale.

    Experienced in Stroke

    Fernando A. Bozza
    Experienced in Stroke

    Fernando A. Bozza
    Av. Brasil, 4365, ZIP, 
    Rio De Janeiro, RJ, BR 

    Fernando Bozza practices practicing medicine in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil. Mr. Bozza is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Dengue Fever, Sepsis, Viral Hemorrhagic Fever, and Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS).

    Experienced in Stroke

    Cynthia S. Samary
    Experienced in Stroke

    Cynthia S. Samary
    Rio De Janeiro, RJ, BR 

    Cynthia Samary practices practicing medicine in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil. Samary is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. They are also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS), Pulmonary Edema, Pneumonia, and Asthma.

    Experienced in Stroke

    De C. Rodrigues
    Experienced in Stroke

    De C. Rodrigues
    Rio De Janeiro, RJ, BR 

    De Rodrigues practices practicing medicine in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil. Rodrigues is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. Their clinical expertise encompasses Stroke.

    Experienced in Stroke

    Rosalia Otero-Mendez
    Experienced in Stroke

    Rosalia Otero-Mendez
    Cidade Universitaria, RJ, BR 

    Rosalia Otero-Mendez practices practicing medicine in Cidade Universitaria, Brazil. Ms. Otero-Mendez is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Primary Lateral Sclerosis, Ganglion Cyst, Neuralgia, and Bone Marrow Transplant.

    Experienced in Stroke

    Bruno S. Goncalves
    Experienced in Stroke

    Bruno S. Goncalves
    Rio De Janeiro, RJ, BR 

    Bruno Goncalves practices practicing medicine in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil. Mr. Goncalves is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, COVID-19, Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS), and Thrombophlebitis.

    Experienced in Stroke

    Paulo H. Castro-De
    Experienced in Stroke

    Paulo H. Castro-De

    Rede D'Or

    Rio De Janeiro, RJ, BR 

    Paulo Castro-De practices practicing medicine in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil. Mr. Castro-De is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. His clinical expertise encompasses Chagas Disease, COVID-19, Recurrent Respiratory Papillomatosis, Scrofula, and Bone Marrow Transplant.

    Experienced in Stroke

    Erika C. Rodrigues
    Experienced in Stroke

    Erika C. Rodrigues
    Rio De Janeiro, RJ, BR 

    Erika Rodrigues practices practicing medicine in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil. Ms. Rodrigues is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. Her clinical expertise encompasses COVID-19, Phantom Limb Pain, Erb's Palsy, and Stroke.

    Experienced in Stroke

    Cassia Righy
    Experienced in Stroke

    Cassia Righy
    Rio De Janeiro, RJ, BR 

    Cassia Righy practices practicing medicine in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil. Ms. Righy is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Pneumonia, COVID-19, and Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS).

    Experienced in Stroke

    Felipe A. Cunha
    Experienced in Stroke

    Felipe A. Cunha
    Rio De Janeiro, RJ, BR 

    Felipe Cunha practices practicing medicine in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil. Mr. Cunha is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Low Blood Pressure, Familial Dysautonomia, Obesity in Children, and Hypertension.

    Experienced in Stroke

    Fernanda F. Cruz
    Experienced in Stroke

    Fernanda F. Cruz
    Rio De Janeiro, RJ, BR 

    Fernanda Cruz practices practicing medicine in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil. Ms. Cruz is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. She is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS), Silicosis, Pulmonary Edema, and Pneumonia.

    Experienced in Stroke

    Sergio P. Machado
    Experienced in Stroke

    Sergio P. Machado
    Rio De Janeiro, RJ, BR 

    Sergio Machado practices practicing medicine in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil. Mr. Machado is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. His clinical expertise encompasses Bipolar Disorder (BPD), Autism Spectrum Disorder, Tinnitus, and Movement Disorders.

    Experienced in Stroke

    Eliasz G. Engelhardt
    Experienced in Stroke

    Eliasz G. Engelhardt
    Rio De Janeiro, RJ, BR 

    Eliasz Engelhardt practices practicing medicine in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil. Mr. Engelhardt is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Vascular Dementia, Dementia, CACH Syndrome, Alzheimer's Disease, and Mastectomy.

    Experienced in Stroke

    Giselle F. Passos
    Experienced in Stroke

    Giselle F. Passos
    Rio De Janeiro, RJ, BR 

    Giselle Passos practices practicing medicine in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil. Ms. Passos is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Peripheral Neuropathy, Cerebral Amyloid Angiopathy, Primary Amyloidosis, and Memory Loss.

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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 in Rio de Janeiro, BR?

    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 Rio de Janeiro, BR?

    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 do I find the best Stroke doctor in Rio de Janeiro, BR?

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    How does MediFind rank Stroke doctors in Rio de Janeiro, BR?

    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 Rio de Janeiro, BR?

    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 Rio de Janeiro, BR?

    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 Rio de Janeiro, BR?

    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 Rio de Janeiro, BR?

    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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