The 20 Best Stroke Doctors Near Me in North Rhine-Westphalia, DE

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 687 doctor with experience in Stroke near North Rhine-Westphalia, DE. Of these, 599 are Experienced, 72 are Advanced, 12 are Distinguished and 4 are Elite.

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    Elite in Stroke

    Aristeidis H. Katsanos
    Elite in Stroke

    Aristeidis H. Katsanos
    St Josef Hospital, 
    Bochum, NW, DE 

    Aristeidis Katsanos practices practicing medicine in Bochum, Germany. Katsanos is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. They are also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Stroke, Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), Patent Foramen Ovale, Thrombectomy, and Patent Foramen Ovale Repair.

    Elite in Stroke

    Hans-christoph C. Diener-Christoph
    Elite in Stroke

    Hans-christoph C. Diener-Christoph
    Essen, NW, DE 

    Hans-christoph Diener-Christoph practices practicing medicine in Essen, Germany. Diener-Christoph is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. They are also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Migraine, Headache, Stroke, Thrombectomy, and Patent Foramen Ovale Repair.

    Elite in Stroke

    Dirk M. Hermann
    Elite in Stroke

    Dirk M. Hermann
    Duisburg, NW, DE 

    Dirk Hermann practices practicing medicine in Duisburg, Germany. Mr. Hermann is rated as an Elite 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 Stroke, Cerebral Hypoxia, Dementia, High Cholesterol, and Thrombectomy.

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    Elite in Stroke

    Martin Kohrmann
    Elite in Stroke

    Martin Kohrmann
    Essen, NW, DE 

    Martin Kohrmann practices practicing medicine in Essen, Germany. Mr. Kohrmann is rated as an Elite 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 Stroke, Atrial Fibrillation, Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), Thrombectomy, and Embolectomy.

    Distinguished in Stroke

    Gereon R. Fink
    Distinguished in Stroke

    Gereon R. Fink
    Leo Brandt St. 5, 
    Juelich, NW, DE 

    Gereon Fink practices practicing medicine in Juelich, Germany. Fink is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. They are also highly rated in 26 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Movement Disorders, Parkinson's Disease, Apraxia, Deep Brain Stimulation, and Thrombectomy.

    Distinguished in Stroke

    Peter D. Schellinger
    Distinguished in Stroke

    Peter D. Schellinger
    Hans Nolte Str. 1, 
    Minden, NW, DE 

    Peter Schellinger practices practicing medicine in Minden, Germany. Mr. Schellinger is rated as a Distinguished 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 Stroke, Cerebelloparenchymal Disorder 3, Atrial Fibrillation, Patent Foramen Ovale, and Thrombectomy.

    Distinguished in Stroke

    Christos Krogias
    Distinguished in Stroke

    Christos Krogias
    St. Josef Hospital, 
    Bochum, NW, DE 

    Christos Krogias practices practicing medicine in Bochum, Germany. Mr. Krogias is rated as a Distinguished 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 Stroke, Carotid Artery Disease, Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), Thrombectomy, and Carotid Artery Surgery.

    Distinguished in Stroke

    Med T. Liebig
    Distinguished in Stroke

    Med T. Liebig
    Kerpener Str. 62, 
    Koeln, NW, DE 

    Med Liebig practices practicing medicine in Koeln, Germany. Liebig is rated as a Distinguished 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 Brain Aneurysm, Stroke, Carotid Artery Disease, Thrombectomy, and Stent Placement.

    Distinguished in Stroke

    Rene Chapot
    Distinguished in Stroke

    Rene Chapot
    Alfried Krupp Str. 21, 
    Essen, NW, DE 

    Rene Chapot practices practicing medicine in Essen, Germany. Chapot is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. They are also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Stroke, Arteriovenous Malformation, Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation, Thrombectomy, and Stent Placement.

    Distinguished in Stroke

    Franziska Dorn
    Distinguished in Stroke

    Franziska Dorn
    Kerpener Str. 62, 
    Koeln, NW, DE 

    Franziska Dorn practices practicing medicine in Koeln, Germany. Ms. Dorn is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. She is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Brain Aneurysm, Stroke, Carotid Artery Disease, Thrombectomy, and Stent Placement.

    Distinguished in Stroke

    Gunter Breithardt
    Distinguished in Stroke

    Gunter Breithardt
    Muenster, NW, DE 

    Gunter Breithardt practices practicing medicine in Muenster, Germany. Breithardt is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. They are also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Atrial Fibrillation, Stroke, Arrhythmias, Cardiomyopathy, and Cardiac Ablation.

    Distinguished in Stroke

    Martin Wiesmann
    Distinguished in Stroke

    Martin Wiesmann
    Aachen, NW, DE 

    Martin Wiesmann practices practicing medicine in Aachen, Germany. Mr. Wiesmann is rated as a Distinguished expert 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, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Congenital Herpes Simplex, Thrombectomy, and Embolectomy.

    Distinguished in Stroke

    Omid Nikoubashman
    Distinguished in Stroke

    Omid Nikoubashman
    Aachen, NW, DE 

    Omid Nikoubashman practices practicing medicine in Aachen, Germany. Mr. Nikoubashman is rated as a Distinguished 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 Stroke, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Congenital Herpes Simplex, Thrombectomy, and Embolectomy.

    Distinguished in Stroke

    Christian B. Grefkes
    Distinguished in Stroke

    Christian B. Grefkes
    Gleueler Str. 50, 
    Koeln, NW, DE 

    Christian Grefkes practices practicing medicine in Koeln, Germany. Mr. Grefkes is rated as a Distinguished 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 Stroke, Movement Disorders, Parkinson's Disease, Apraxia, and Thrombectomy.

    Distinguished in Stroke

    Volker Maus
    Distinguished in Stroke

    Volker Maus
    Kerpener Str. 62, 
    Koeln, NW, DE 

    Volker Maus practices practicing medicine in Koeln, Germany. Mr. Maus is rated as a Distinguished 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 Stroke, Carotid Artery Disease, Brain Aneurysm, Thrombectomy, and Embolectomy.

    Distinguished in Stroke

    Rainer Dziewas
    Distinguished in Stroke

    Rainer Dziewas
    Muenster, NW, DE 

    Rainer Dziewas practices practicing medicine in Muenster, Germany. Dziewas is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. They are also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Swallowing Difficulty, Stroke, Multiple System Atrophy, Thrombectomy, and Endoscopy.

    Advanced in Stroke

    Holger D. Thiele
    Advanced in Stroke

    Holger D. Thiele
    Kerpener Str 62, 
    Koeln, NW, DE 

    Holger Thiele practices practicing medicine in Koeln, Germany. Mr. Thiele is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. He is also highly rated in 82 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Heart Attack, Cardiogenic Shock, Tricuspid Regurgitation, Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI), and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).

    Advanced in Stroke

    Jan F. Gummert
    Advanced in Stroke

    Jan F. Gummert
    Ruhr Un, 
    Bad Oeynhausen, NW, DE 

    Jan Gummert practices practicing medicine in Bad Oeynhausen, Germany. Gummert is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. They are also highly rated in 23 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Heart Failure, Cardiomyopathy, Myofibrillar Myopathy, Heart Transplant, and Heart Bypass Surgery.

    Advanced in Stroke

    Christoph Kabbasch
    Advanced in Stroke

    Christoph Kabbasch
    Kerpener Str. 62, 
    Koeln, NW, DE 

    Christoph Kabbasch practices practicing medicine in Koeln, Germany. Mr. Kabbasch is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Brain Aneurysm, Stroke, Carotid Artery Disease, Thrombectomy, and Stent Placement.

    Advanced in Stroke

    Gabor C. Petzold
    Advanced in Stroke

    Gabor C. Petzold
    Sigmund Freud Street 25, 
    Bonn, NW, DE 

    Gabor Petzold practices practicing medicine in Bonn, Germany. Mr. Petzold 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, Dementia, Cerebral Amyloid Angiopathy, Thrombectomy, 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 in North Rhine-Westphalia, DE?

    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 North Rhine-Westphalia, DE?

    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 North Rhine-Westphalia, DE?

    You can find a Stroke doctor in any of the 10 largest U.S. cities by clicking below:

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    How does MediFind rank Stroke doctors in North Rhine-Westphalia, DE?

    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 North Rhine-Westphalia, DE?

    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 North Rhine-Westphalia, DE?

    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 North Rhine-Westphalia, DE?

    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 North Rhine-Westphalia, DE?

    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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