The 20 Best Stroke Doctors Near Me in Laguna Hills, CA

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The 20 Best Stroke Doctors near Laguna Hills, CA

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 151 doctor with experience in Stroke near Laguna Hills, CA. Of these, 117 are Experienced, 24 are Advanced and 9 are Distinguished.

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151 providers found
    Distinguished in Stroke
    Neurology
    Distinguished in Stroke
    Neurology
    26800 Crown Valley Parkway, Suite 385, 
    Mission Viejo, CA 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Basit Rahim is a Neurologist in Mission Viejo, California. Dr. Rahim is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. His top areas of expertise are Stroke, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Subdural Hematoma, and Chronic Subdural Hematoma.

    Distinguished in Stroke
    Distinguished in Stroke
    27700 Medical Center Road, 
    Mission Viejo, CA 
     (2.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Chiedozie Nwagwu is a Neurosurgery provider in Mission Viejo, California. Dr. Nwagwu is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. His top areas of expertise are Brain Aneurysm, Stroke, Apoplexy, Awake Craniotomy, and Transmyocardial Revascularization. Dr. Nwagwu is currently accepting new patients.

    Kenneth P. Martinez
    Advanced in Stroke
    Advanced in Stroke

    Neurology And Pain Specialty Center

    Aliso Viejo, CA 
     (2.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Kenneth Martinez is a Neurologist in Aliso Viejo, California. Dr. Martinez is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. His top areas of expertise are Drug Induced Dyskinesia, Chronic Demyelinizing Neuropathy with IgM Monoclonal, Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy, and Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 3. Dr. Martinez is currently accepting new patients.

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    Distinguished in Stroke
    Neurosurgery
    Distinguished in Stroke
    Neurosurgery

    Beel Medical Inc

    Laguna Hills, CA 
     (0.1 miles away)
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jason Liauw is a Neurosurgery provider in Laguna Hills, California. Dr. Liauw 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 Spinal Stenosis, Stroke, Hydrocephalus, Cervical Disc Surgery, and Herniated Disc Surgery.

    Advanced in Stroke
    Neurosurgery
    Advanced in Stroke
    Neurosurgery
    Laguna Hills, CA 
     (0.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Brian Hwang is a Neurosurgery provider in Laguna Hills, California. Dr. Hwang is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Tumor, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Fractured Spine, Deep Brain Stimulation, and Rhizotomy. Dr. Hwang is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Stroke
    Advanced in Stroke
    Mission Viejo, CA 
     (2.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Christopher Lawler is a Physiatrist in Mission Viejo, California. Dr. Lawler is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. His top areas of expertise are Stroke, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, and Encephalitis. Dr. Lawler is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Stroke
    Advanced in Stroke
    26800 Crown Valley Parkway, Suite 320, 
    Mission Viejo, CA 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Andrew Nik is a Neurologist in Mission Viejo, California. Dr. Nik has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. His top areas of expertise are Cerebellar Degeneration, Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), Cramp-Fasciculation Syndrome, and Vertebral Artery Dissection. Dr. Nik is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Stroke
    Advanced in Stroke
    26800 Crown Valley Parkway, Suite 320, 
    Mission Viejo, CA 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Parshaw Dorriz is a Neurologist in Mission Viejo, California. Dr. Dorriz is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. His top areas of expertise are Seizures, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, Epilepsy, and Memory Loss. Dr. Dorriz is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Stroke
    Advanced in Stroke
    26800 Crown Valley Parkway, Suite 320, 
    Mission Viejo, CA 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Ronak Vora is a Neurologist in Mission Viejo, California. Dr. Vora is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. His top areas of expertise are Movement Disorders, Parkinson's Disease, Dry Mouth, and Essential Tremor. Dr. Vora is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Stroke
    Neurosurgery
    Advanced in Stroke
    Neurosurgery
    26732 Crown Valley Parkway, Suite 541, 
    Mission Viejo, CA 
     (2.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Vikas Rao is a Neurosurgery provider in Mission Viejo, California. Dr. Rao is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. His top areas of expertise are Delirium, Subdural Hematoma, Brain Aneurysm, Thrombectomy, and Transmyocardial Revascularization. Dr. Rao is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Stroke
    Advanced in Stroke
    26732 Crown Valley Parkway, Suite 541, 
    Mission Viejo, CA 
     (2.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Asterios Tsimpas is a Neurosurgery provider in Mission Viejo, California. Dr. Tsimpas is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. His top areas of expertise are Subdural Hematoma, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Embolectomy, and Thrombectomy. Dr. Tsimpas is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Stroke
    Advanced in Stroke
    27700 Medical Center Road, 
    Mission Viejo, CA 
     (2.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    James Cushing is a Physiatrist in Mission Viejo, California. Dr. Cushing is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. His top areas of expertise are Encephalitis, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Stroke, and Subdural Hematoma. Dr. Cushing is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Stroke
    Distinguished in Stroke

    Optumcare Medical Group

    11 Technology Dr, 
    Irvine, CA 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Experience:
    31+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Mojtaba Sabahi is a primary care provider, practicing in Cardiologist in Irvine, California. Dr. Sabahi has been practicing medicine for over 31 years and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. His top areas of expertise are Stroke, Sepsis, Renovascular Hypertension, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Sabahi is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Stroke
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Stroke
    Internal Medicine

    MemorialCare Medical Group 55+ (Laguna Woods)

    24268 El Toro Rd, 
    Laguna Woods, CA 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Kien-an Duong is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Laguna Woods, California. Dr. Duong is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. His top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Osteomyelitis in Children, High Cholesterol, and Cirrhosis. Dr. Duong is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Stroke
    Neuroradiology
    Experienced in Stroke
    Neuroradiology

    Crown Valley Radiologist

    27401 Los Altos Ste 150, 
    Mission Viejo, CA 
     (2.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Alireza Namini is a Neuroradiologist in Mission Viejo, California. Dr. Namini is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. His top areas of expertise are PEHO Syndrome, Mohr-Tranebjaerg Syndrome, Aicardi-Goutieres Syndrome, and X-Linked Intellectual Disability, Siderius Type.

    Experienced in Stroke
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Stroke
    Internal Medicine
    26800 Crown Valley Parkway, Suite 540, 
    Mission Viejo, CA 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Nader Noorian is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Mission Viejo, California. Dr. Noorian is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. His top areas of expertise are Vitamin B12 Deficiency Anemia, Folate Deficiency, Multiple Carboxylase Deficiency, and Infant Hyperglycemia. Dr. Noorian is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Stroke
    Experienced in Stroke
    26732 Crown Valley Parkway, Suite 541, 
    Mission Viejo, CA 
     (2.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Keun-young Kim is a Neurosurgery provider in Mission Viejo, California. Dr. Kim is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Stenosis, Subdural Hematoma, Scoliosis, Vertebroplasty, and Bone Graft. Dr. Kim is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Stroke
    Experienced in Stroke
    26732 Crown Valley Parkway, Suite 541, 
    Mission Viejo, CA 
     (2.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Alexander Taghva is a Neurosurgery provider in Mission Viejo, California. Dr. Taghva is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. His top areas of expertise are Parkinson's Disease, Spinal Stenosis, Spondylolisthesis, Deep Brain Stimulation, and Microdiscectomy. Dr. Taghva is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Stroke
    Advanced in Stroke

    Robert J Jackson MD Inc

    Laguna Hills, CA 
     (0.1 miles away)
    Experience:
    32+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Robert Jackson is a Neurosurgery provider in Laguna Hills, California. Dr. Jackson has been practicing medicine for over 32 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. His top areas of expertise are Cervical Spondylosis, Cervical Myelopathy, Hydrocephalus, Laminectomy, and Bone Graft.

    Stephanie N. Messina
    Physician Assistant
    Physician Assistant

    Neurology & Pain Specialty Center

    5 Journey, 
    Aliso Viejo, CA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Experience:
    15+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Stephanie is originally from Philadelphia, PA. She graduated with honors from Lafayette College with a B.S. in Biology and a minor in Biochemistry and Spanish. Before attending Drexel University College of Medicine Physician Assistant Program, she worked on the development of cell therapies for orphan indications at Johnson & Johnson. She graduated from her PA program with honors before relocating to California. Stephanie worked in primary/internal/emergency medicine for UCLA, Providence Mission hospital and Saddleback Memorial hospital before joining the practice in 2023. Stephanie is bilingual in Spanish and English. She enjoys spending time with her son and husband traveling, playing sports, cooking, and trying new restaurants. Ms. Messina is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. Her top areas of expertise are Stroke, Parkinson's Disease, Essential Tremor, and Focal Dystonia.

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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 Laguna Hills, CA?

    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 Laguna Hills, CA?

    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 Laguna Hills, CA?

    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 Laguna Hills, CA?

    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 Laguna Hills, CA?

    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 Laguna Hills, CA?

    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 Laguna Hills, CA?

    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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