The 20 Best Stroke Doctors in New Zealand

Find the Top Stroke Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 06/30/2026

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MediFind found 153 doctor with experience in Stroke near New Zealand. Of these, 134 are Experienced, 12 are Advanced, 6 are Distinguished and 1 are Elite.

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    Elite in Stroke

    Valery L. Feigin
    Elite in Stroke

    Valery L. Feigin
    Referral may be required
    Auckland, AUK, NZ 

    Valery Feigin practices practicing medicine in Auckland, New Zealand. Feigin is rated as an Elite 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 Stroke, Traumatic Brain Injury, Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), Concussion, and Thrombectomy.

    Distinguished in Stroke

    Cathy M. Stinear
    Distinguished in Stroke

    Cathy M. Stinear
    Referral may be required
    Building 502, Level 4, 85 Park Road, 
    Grafton, AUK, NZ 

    Cathy Stinear practices practicing medicine in Grafton, New Zealand. Ms. Stinear is rated as a Distinguished 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, Primary Lateral Sclerosis, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), and Tinnitus.

    Distinguished in Stroke

    Annemarei A. Ranta
    Distinguished in Stroke

    Annemarei A. Ranta
    Referral may be required

    Capital & Coast District Health Board

    Wellington, WGN, NZ 

    Annemarei Ranta practices practicing medicine in Wellington, New Zealand. Ranta 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 Stroke, Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), Guillain-Barre Syndrome, Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS), and Thrombectomy.

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    Distinguished in Stroke

    Rita V. Krishnamurthi
    Distinguished in Stroke

    Rita V. Krishnamurthi
    Referral may be required
    Auckland, AUK, NZ 

    Rita Krishnamurthi practices practicing medicine in Auckland, New Zealand. Ms. Krishnamurthi is rated as a Distinguished 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 Stroke, Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, and Dementia.

    Distinguished in Stroke

    Teddy Y. Wu
    Distinguished in Stroke

    Teddy Y. Wu
    Referral may be required
    2 Park Road, 
    Auckland, AUK, NZ 

    Teddy Wu practices practicing medicine in Auckland, New Zealand. Mr. Wu 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, Mesenteric Venous Thrombosis, Acute Cerebellar Ataxia, Acute Intermittent Porphyria, and Thrombectomy.

    Distinguished in Stroke

    Winston D. Byblow
    Distinguished in Stroke

    Winston D. Byblow
    Referral may be required
    Building 502, Level 4, 85 Park Road, 
    Grafton, AUK, NZ 

    Winston Byblow practices practicing medicine in Grafton, New Zealand. Mr. Byblow is rated as a Distinguished 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 Stroke, Amblyopia, Hemiplegia, and Alternating Hemiplegia of Childhood.

    Distinguished in Stroke

    Suzanne L. Collo-Barker
    Distinguished in Stroke

    Suzanne L. Collo-Barker
    Referral may be required
    Auckland, AUK, NZ 

    Suzanne Collo-Barker practices practicing medicine in Auckland, New Zealand. Ms. Collo-Barker is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. She is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Traumatic Brain Injury, Stroke, Concussion, and Subarachnoid Hemorrhage.

    Advanced in Stroke

    William K. Diprose
    Advanced in Stroke

    William K. Diprose
    Referral may be required
    Auckland, AUK, NZ 

    William Diprose practices practicing medicine in Auckland, New Zealand. Mr. Diprose 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, Carotid Artery Disease, Dry Eye Syndrome, Vitamin B12 Deficiency Anemia, and Thrombectomy.

    Advanced in Stroke

    Karim M. Mahawish
    Advanced in Stroke

    Karim M. Mahawish
    Referral may be required
    Middlemore, AUK, NZ 

    Karim Mahawish practices practicing medicine in Middlemore, New Zealand. Mr. Mahawish is rated as an Advanced 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, Alien Hand Syndrome, Atrial Fibrillation, Carotid Artery Disease, and Thrombectomy.

    Advanced in Stroke

    John H. Gommans
    Advanced in Stroke

    John H. Gommans
    Referral may be required
    Hastings, HKB, NZ 

    John Gommans practices practicing medicine in Hastings, New Zealand. Mr. Gommans 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), Hypertension, and Thrombectomy.

    Advanced in Stroke

    Anna Ranta
    Advanced in Stroke

    Anna Ranta
    Referral may be required
    Wellington, WGN, NZ 

    Anna Ranta practices practicing medicine in Wellington, New Zealand. Ms. Ranta is rated as an Advanced 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 Stroke, Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, and Thrombectomy.

    Advanced in Stroke

    John N. Fink
    Advanced in Stroke

    John N. Fink
    Referral may be required
    Christchurch, CAN, NZ 

    John Fink practices practicing medicine in Christchurch, New Zealand. Mr. Fink 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), Atrial Fibrillation, Patent Foramen Ovale, and Thrombectomy.

    Advanced in Stroke

    Andrew N. Clarkson
    Advanced in Stroke

    Andrew N. Clarkson
    Referral may be required
    Dunedin, OTA, NZ 

    Andrew Clarkson practices practicing medicine in Dunedin, New Zealand. Mr. Clarkson is rated as an Advanced 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 Stroke, Memory Loss, Vascular Dementia, and CACH Syndrome.

    Advanced in Stroke

    James M. Beharry
    Advanced in Stroke

    James M. Beharry
    Referral may be required
    Christchurch, CAN, NZ 

    James Beharry practices practicing medicine in Christchurch, New Zealand. Mr. Beharry 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, Atrial Fibrillation, Endocarditis, Hashimoto Thyroiditis, and Thrombectomy.

    Advanced in Stroke

    Harry K. Mcnaughton
    Advanced in Stroke

    Harry K. Mcnaughton
    Referral may be required
    Wellington, WGN, NZ 

    Harry Mcnaughton practices practicing medicine in Wellington, New Zealand. Mr. Mcnaughton is rated as an Advanced 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 Stroke, Sciatica, Scrofula, Japanese Encephalitis, and Thrombectomy.

    Advanced in Stroke

    Marie-claire D. Smith
    Advanced in Stroke

    Marie-claire D. Smith
    Referral may be required
    Auckland, AUK, NZ 

    Marie-claire Smith practices practicing medicine in Auckland, New Zealand. Ms. Smith is rated as an Advanced 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.

    Advanced in Stroke

    Mark W. Weatherall
    Advanced in Stroke

    Mark W. Weatherall
    Referral may be required
    23A Mein Street, 
    Newtown, WGN, NZ 

    Mark Weatherall practices practicing medicine in Newtown, New Zealand. Mr. Weatherall 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 Asthma, Common Cold, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Migraine, and Thymectomy.

    Advanced in Stroke

    Peter A. Barber
    Advanced in Stroke

    Peter A. Barber
    Referral may be required
    Auckland, AUK, NZ 

    Peter Barber practices practicing medicine in Auckland, New Zealand. Mr. Barber 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), Low Sodium Level, and Thrombectomy.

    Advanced in Stroke

    Matire N. Harwood
    Advanced in Stroke

    Matire N. Harwood
    Referral may be required
    85 Park Road, 
    Grafton, AUK, NZ 

    Matire Harwood practices practicing medicine in Grafton, New Zealand. Harwood is rated as an Advanced 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 Rheumatic Fever, Stroke, Asthma, Impetigo, and Thrombectomy.

    Experienced in Stroke

    Alan P. Barber
    Experienced in Stroke

    Alan P. Barber
    Referral may be required
    Auckland, AUK, NZ 

    Alan Barber practices practicing medicine in Auckland, New Zealand. Mr. Barber is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. His clinical expertise encompasses Stroke and Thrombectomy.

    While we make every effort to provide the best results possible, data is currently limited outside of the United States. Doctors listed may include both clinicians and researchers, and individuals relocate frequently. We recommend contacting doctors directly to confirm their location and areas of focus. Contact information is provided when available. Learn more about our expert tiers.
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    Last Updated: 06/30/2026

    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 New Zealand?

    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 New Zealand?

    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 New Zealand?

    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 New Zealand?

    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 New Zealand?

    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 New Zealand?

    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 New Zealand?

    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 New Zealand?

    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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