The 20 Best Stroke Doctors Near Me in Birmingham, AL

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The 20 Best Stroke Doctors near Birmingham, AL

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 205 doctor with experience in Stroke near Birmingham, AL. Of these, 164 are Experienced, 30 are Advanced, 7 are Distinguished and 4 are Elite.

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    Elite in Stroke
    Elite in Stroke

    University Of Alabama Health Services Foundation PC

    2000 6th Ave S, 
    Birmingham, AL 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Michael Lyerly is a Neurologist in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Lyerly is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. His top areas of expertise are Stroke, Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), Apoplexy, Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation, and Thrombectomy.

    Elite in Stroke
    Neurology
    Elite in Stroke
    Neurology

    UAB Hospital Birmingham

    619 19th St S, 
    Birmingham, AL 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Toby Gropen is a Neurologist in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Gropen is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. His top areas of expertise are Stroke, Apoplexy, Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), Thrombectomy, and Gastrostomy.

    Elite in Stroke
    Neurosurgery
    Elite in Stroke
    Neurosurgery

    University Of Alabama Hospital

    619 19th St S, 
    Birmingham, AL 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mark Harrigan is a Neurosurgery provider in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Harrigan is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. His top areas of expertise are Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Stroke, Brain Aneurysm, Stent Placement, and Transmyocardial Revascularization.

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    Elite in Stroke
    Internal Medicine
    Elite in Stroke
    Internal Medicine

    Office

    1717 11th Ave S, 
    Birmingham, AL 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Monika Safford is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Safford is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. Her top areas of expertise are Stroke, Coronary Heart Disease, Heart Failure, Knee Replacement, and Liver Transplant.

    Distinguished in Stroke
    Neuroradiology
    Distinguished in Stroke
    Neuroradiology

    Office

    1720 2nd Ave S, 
    Birmingham, AL 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jesse Jones is a Neuroradiologist in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Jones has been practicing medicine for over 18 years and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. His top areas of expertise are Brain Aneurysm, Stroke, Vein of Galen Aneurysm, Thrombectomy, and Transmyocardial Revascularization.

    Distinguished in Stroke
    Distinguished in Stroke

    University Of Alabama Health Services Foundation PC

    2000 6th Ave S, 
    Birmingham, AL 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Ekaterina Bakradze is a Neurologist in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Bakradze is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. Her top areas of expertise are Stroke, Chickenpox, Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation, Thrombectomy, and Stent Placement.

    Advanced in Stroke
    Advanced in Stroke

    University Of Alabama Health Services Foundation PC

    2000 6th Ave S, 
    Birmingham, AL 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jerzy Szaflarski is a Neurologist in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Szaflarski is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. His top areas of expertise are Seizures, Epilepsy, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, and Absence Seizure.

    Distinguished in Stroke
    Distinguished in Stroke

    Mary Lewis Skilled Nursing Facility

    1717 6th Ave S, 
    Birmingham, AL 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Xiaohua Zhou is a Physiatrist in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Zhou is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. Her top areas of expertise are Stroke, Hemiplegia, Paraplegia, and Decerebrate Posture.

    Distinguished in Stroke
    Neurology
    Distinguished in Stroke
    Neurology

    UAB Hospital Birmingham

    619 19th St S, 
    Birmingham, AL 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Angela Hays is a Neurologist in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Hays is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. Her top areas of expertise are Stroke, Apoplexy, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Transmyocardial Revascularization, and Stent Placement.

    Distinguished in Stroke
    Neurosurgery
    Distinguished in Stroke
    Neurosurgery

    Southern Orthopaedic Specialist PC

    516 Brookwood Blvd, 
    Birmingham, AL 
     (4.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Tuan Nguyen is a Neurosurgery provider in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Nguyen is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. His top areas of expertise are Stroke, Subdural Hematoma, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Awake Craniotomy, and Gastrostomy.

    Distinguished in Stroke
    Geriatrics
    Distinguished in Stroke
    Geriatrics

    Brookwood Baptist Medical Center

    2010 Brookwood Medical Ctr Dr, 
    Birmingham, AL 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    James Adams is a Geriatrics provider in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Adams is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. His top areas of expertise are Necrotizing Myopathy (NM), Stroke, Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), Endoscopy, and Hip Replacement.

    Experienced in Stroke
    Neurology
    Experienced in Stroke
    Neurology

    University Of Alabama Health Services Foundation PC

    2000 6th Ave S, 
    Birmingham, AL 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Peter King is a Neurologist in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. King is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. His top areas of expertise are Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Primary Lateral Sclerosis, Glioma, and Gliomatosis Cerebri.

    Experienced in Stroke
    Experienced in Stroke

    Mary Lewis Skilled Nursing Facility

    1717 6th Ave S, 
    Birmingham, AL 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Ashley Thomas is a Neurologist in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Thomas has been practicing medicine for over 18 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. Her top areas of expertise are Seizures, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, Epilepsy, Memory Loss, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Stroke
    Neuroradiology
    Experienced in Stroke
    Neuroradiology

    UAB Hospital Birmingham

    619 19th St S, 
    Birmingham, AL 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Desmin Milner is a Neuroradiologist in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Milner is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. Her top areas of expertise are Lymphofollicular Hyperplasia, Stroke, Olivopontocerebellar Atrophy, and Cerebelloolivary Atrophy.

    Experienced in Stroke
    Experienced in Stroke

    UAB Hospital Birmingham

    619 19th St S, 
    Birmingham, AL 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Gagandeep Choudhary is a Neuroradiologist in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Choudhary is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. His top areas of expertise are Sternal Cleft, Neuroendocrine Tumor, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Pediatric Low-Grade Glioma (pLGG), and Vertebroplasty.

    Experienced in Stroke
    Experienced in Stroke

    UAB Hospital Birmingham

    619 19th St S, 
    Birmingham, AL 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Siddhartha Gaddamanugu is a Neuroradiologist in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Gaddamanugu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. His top areas of expertise are Stroke and Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation.

    Experienced in Stroke
    Radiology
    Experienced in Stroke
    Radiology

    UAB Hospital Birmingham

    619 19th St S, 
    Birmingham, AL 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jorge Vidal is a Radiologist in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Vidal is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. His top areas of expertise are Pleural Effusion, Pleurisy, Colonic Malakoplakia, and Osteoarthritis.

    Experienced in Stroke
    Neuroradiology
    Experienced in Stroke
    Neuroradiology

    University Of Alabama Hospital

    619 19th St S, 
    Birmingham, AL 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Manoj Tanwar is a Neuroradiologist in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Tanwar has been practicing medicine for over 18 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. His top areas of expertise are Zlotogora-Ogur Syndrome, Ectodermal Dysplasias, Naegeli-Franceschetti-Jadassohn Syndrome, and AEC Syndrome.

    Experienced in Stroke
    Experienced in Stroke

    UAB Hospital Birmingham

    619 19th St S, 
    Birmingham, AL 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Felix Guerra is a Neurologist in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Guerra is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. His top areas of expertise are Stroke and Thrombectomy.

    Experienced in Stroke
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Stroke
    Internal Medicine

    Office

    833 Saint Vincents Dr Ste 300, 
    Birmingham, AL 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Frank Malensek is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Malensek is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. His top areas of expertise are Multiple Symmetric Lipomatosis, Fumarase Deficiency, Erdheim-Chester Disease, and Gracile Syndrome. Dr. Malensek is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    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 near Birmingham, AL?

    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 Birmingham, AL?

    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 Birmingham, AL?

    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 Birmingham, AL?

    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 Birmingham, AL?

    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 Birmingham, AL?

    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 Birmingham, AL?

    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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