The 20 Best Stroke Doctors Near Me in Lakewood, CA

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The 20 Best Stroke Doctors near Lakewood, CA

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 613 doctor with experience in Stroke near Lakewood, CA. Of these, 450 are Experienced, 109 are Advanced, 50 are Distinguished and 4 are Elite.

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    Elite in Stroke
    Elite in Stroke

    Long Beach Memorial Pathology Medical Group Inc.

    2801 Atlantic Ave, 
    Long Beach, CA 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Viktor Szeder is a Neurologist in Long Beach, California. Dr. Szeder is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. His top areas of expertise are Stroke, Brain Aneurysm, Arteriovenous Malformation, Thrombectomy, and Endovascular Embolization.

    Distinguished in Stroke
    Neuroradiology
    Distinguished in Stroke
    Neuroradiology

    Long Beach Memorial Pathology Medical Group Inc.

    2801 Atlantic Ave, 
    Long Beach, CA 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Karen Ragland is a Neuroradiologist in Long Beach, California. Dr. Ragland is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. Her top areas of expertise are Stroke, Pleural Effusion, Pleurisy, and Subarachnoid Hemorrhage.

    Elite in Stroke
    Elite in Stroke

    Rancho Los Amigos National Rehabilitation Center

    7601 Imperial Hwy, 
    Downey, CA 
     (5.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Amytis Towfighi is a Neurologist in Downey, California. Dr. Towfighi is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. Her top areas of expertise are Stroke, Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), Cerebral Amyloid Angiopathy, Brain Herniation, and Thrombectomy.

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    Ronald J. Philipp
    Advanced in Stroke
    Family Medicine | Geriatrics
    Advanced in Stroke
    Family Medicine | Geriatrics

    Ronald J. Philipp, D.O., Profes. Corp.

    2255 Lakewood Blvd, 
    Long Beach, CA 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Ronald Philipp is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine and Geriatrics in Long Beach, California. Dr. Philipp is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. His top areas of expertise are Malnutrition, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Painful Swallowing, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Philipp is currently accepting new patients.

    Vannarith So
    Distinguished in Stroke
    Internal Medicine
    Distinguished in Stroke
    Internal Medicine

    Prohealth Partners A Medical Group Inc

    1777 N Bellflower Blvd, 
    Long Beach, CA 
     (4.4 miles away)
    Experience:
    25+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    I chose medicine because I want to educate and empower my patients to play an active role in their own well-being and the community. Making a difference in the lives of my patients by listening nad providing help is the most rewarding aspect of the patient-physician relationship. Dr. So is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. His top areas of expertise are Sepsis, Stroke, Necrosis, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

    Distinguished in Stroke
    Distinguished in Stroke

    Southland Neurologic Institute

    3747 Worsham Ave, 
    Long Beach, CA 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Experience:
    34+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Nirav Patel is a Neurologist in Long Beach, California. Dr. Patel has been practicing medicine for over 34 years and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. His top areas of expertise are Stroke, Seizures, Alzheimer's Disease, and Migraine.

    Distinguished in Stroke
    Radiology | Neuroradiology
    Distinguished in Stroke
    Radiology | Neuroradiology

    Memorialcare Medical Foundation

    2801 Atlantic Ave, 
    Long Beach, CA 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Peyman Kangavari is a Radiologist and a Neuroradiologist in Long Beach, California. Dr. Kangavari is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. His top areas of expertise are Stroke, CAPOS Syndrome, Pleurisy, and Aseptic and Alopecic Nodules of Scalp (AANS).

    Distinguished in Stroke
    Internal Medicine
    Distinguished in Stroke
    Internal Medicine

    Long Beach Memorial Pathology Medical Group Inc.

    2801 Atlantic Ave, 
    Long Beach, CA 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jasmin Sidhu is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Long Beach, California. Dr. Sidhu is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. Her top areas of expertise are Stroke, Acute Kidney Failure, Necrotizing Fasciitis, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

    Advanced in Stroke
    Neuroradiology
    Advanced in Stroke
    Neuroradiology

    Long Beach Memorial Pathology Medical Group Inc.

    2801 Atlantic Ave, 
    Long Beach, CA 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ameera Ismail is a Neuroradiologist in Long Beach, California. Dr. Ismail is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. Her top areas of expertise are Stroke, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Brain Herniation, Chiari Malformation Type 1, and Thrombectomy.

    Advanced in Stroke
    Advanced in Stroke

    Long Beach Memorial Pathology Medical Group Inc.

    2801 Atlantic Ave, 
    Long Beach, CA 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mohan Tadikonda is a Neurologist in Long Beach, California. Dr. Tadikonda is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. His top areas of expertise are Seizures, Stroke, Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), and Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure.

    Distinguished in Stroke
    Neurosurgery
    Distinguished in Stroke
    Neurosurgery

    Coast Neurosurgical Associates

    2888 Long Beach Blvd, 
    Long Beach, CA 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    36+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Abraham Rayhaun is a Neurosurgery provider in Long Beach, California. Dr. Rayhaun has been practicing medicine for over 36 years and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. His top areas of expertise are Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation, Apoplexy, Awake Craniotomy, and Gastrostomy.

    Distinguished in Stroke
    Distinguished in Stroke

    Coast Neurosurgical Associates

    2888 Long Beach Blvd, 
    Long Beach, CA 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    15+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sheri Palejwala is a Neurosurgery provider in Long Beach, California. Dr. Palejwala has been practicing medicine for over 15 years and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. Her top areas of expertise are Stroke, Subdural Hematoma, Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation, Awake Craniotomy, and Osteotomy.

    Distinguished in Stroke
    Distinguished in Stroke

    Coast Neurosurgical Associates

    2888 Long Beach Blvd, 
    Long Beach, CA 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    29+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ramin Javahery is a Neurologist in Long Beach, California. Dr. Javahery has been practicing medicine for over 29 years and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. His top areas of expertise are Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Apoplexy, Thrombectomy, and Gastrostomy.

    Distinguished in Stroke
    Neurosurgery
    Distinguished in Stroke
    Neurosurgery

    Coast Neurosurgical Associates

    2888 Long Beach Blvd, 
    Long Beach, CA 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    53+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Hooshang Pak is a Neurosurgery provider in Long Beach, California. Dr. Pak has been practicing medicine for over 53 years and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. His top areas of expertise are Hydrocephalus, Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation, Apoplexy, Awake Craniotomy, and Gastrostomy.

    Distinguished in Stroke
    Neuroradiology
    Distinguished in Stroke
    Neuroradiology

    Harbor-UCLA Medical Center

    1000 W Carson St, 
    Torrance, CA 
     (9.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Syrone Liu is a Neuroradiologist in Torrance, California. Dr. Liu is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. His top areas of expertise are CAPOS Syndrome, Stroke, Invertebral Disc Disease, and Herniated Disk.

    Distinguished in Stroke
    Distinguished in Stroke

    PIH Health Whittier Hospital

    12401 Washington Blvd, 
    Whittier, CA 
     (9.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Robert Kleinman is a Radiologist in Whittier, California. Dr. Kleinman is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. His top areas of expertise are Stroke, CAPOS Syndrome, Gallbladder Disease, and Ascites.

    Elite in Stroke
    Elite in Stroke

    Prov Lcom-Torrance

    4101 Torrance Blvd, 
    Torrance, CA 
     (12.9 miles away)
    Experience:
    16+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jason Tarpley is a Neurologist in Torrance, California. Dr. Tarpley has been practicing medicine for over 16 years and is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. His top areas of expertise are Stroke, Brain Aneurysm, Subdural Hematoma, Thrombectomy, and Transmyocardial Revascularization.

    Elite in Stroke
    Elite in Stroke

    Office

    1520 San Pablo St Ste 3000, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (14.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Nerses Sanossian is a Neurologist in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Sanossian is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. His top areas of expertise are Stroke, Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), Dysarthria, Thrombectomy, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Stroke
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Stroke
    Internal Medicine

    Via Care Community Health Center

    10230 Artesia Blvd, Ste 207, 
    Bellflower, CA 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Sanatkumar Patel is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Bellflower, California. Dr. Patel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. His top areas of expertise are Osteomyelitis in Children, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), High Cholesterol, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

    Experienced in Stroke
    Neuroradiology
    Experienced in Stroke
    Neuroradiology

    Office

    2651 Walnut Ave, 
    Signal Hill, CA 
     (3.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

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

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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 Lakewood, 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 Lakewood, 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 Lakewood, 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 Lakewood, 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 Lakewood, 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 Lakewood, 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 Lakewood, 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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