The 20 Best Stroke Doctors Near Me in Palo Alto, CA

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The 20 Best Stroke Doctors near Palo Alto, CA

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 342 doctor with experience in Stroke near Palo Alto, CA. Of these, 268 are Experienced, 56 are Advanced, 13 are Distinguished and 5 are Elite.

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342 providers found
    Elite in Stroke
    Neuroradiology
    Elite in Stroke
    Neuroradiology

    Stanford Hospital And Clinics

    965 High St, 
    Palo Alto, CA 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jeremy Heit is a Neuroradiologist in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Heit has been practicing medicine for over 18 years and is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. His top areas of expertise are Stroke, Arteriovenous Malformation, Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation, Thrombectomy, and Stent Placement.

    Elite in Stroke
    Elite in Stroke

    Stanford Hospital And Clinics

    965 High St, 
    Palo Alto, CA 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Marks is a Radiologist in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Marks is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. His top areas of expertise are Stroke, Arteriovenous Malformation, Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation, Thrombectomy, and Fasciotomy.

    Elite in Stroke
    Elite in Stroke

    Stanford Hospital And Clinics

    965 High St, 
    Palo Alto, CA 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Gregory Albers is a Neurologist in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Albers is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. His top areas of expertise are Stroke, Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), Cavernous Sinus Thrombosis, Thrombectomy, and Colonoscopy.

    Learn about our expert tiers
    Elite in Stroke
    Neurosurgery
    Elite in Stroke
    Neurosurgery

    Office

    965 High St, 
    Palo Alto, CA 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Gary Steinberg is a Neurosurgery provider in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Steinberg is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. His top areas of expertise are Moyamoya Disease, Stroke, Arteriovenous Malformation, Extracranial-Intracranial Bypass Surgery, and Cerebral Artery Bypass Surgery.

    Elite in Stroke
    Elite in Stroke

    Office

    300 Pasteur Dr, 
    Stanford, CA 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Maarten Lansberg is a Neurologist in Stanford, California. Dr. Lansberg is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. His top areas of expertise are Stroke, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), Thrombectomy, and Stent Placement.

    Distinguished in Stroke
    Internal Medicine
    Distinguished in Stroke
    Internal Medicine

    Stanford Hospital And Clinics

    965 High St, 
    Palo Alto, CA 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Benjamin Pulli is an Internal Medicine provider in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Pulli has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. His top areas of expertise are Stroke, Arteriovenous Malformation, Moyamoya Disease, Thrombectomy, and Stent Placement.

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

    Office

    453 Quarry Rd, 
    Palo Alto, CA 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Seena Dehkharghani is a Radiologist and a Neuroradiologist in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Dehkharghani is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. His top areas of expertise are Stroke, PEHO Syndrome, Mohr-Tranebjaerg Syndrome, Thrombectomy, and Endovascular Embolization.

    Distinguished in Stroke
    Neuroradiology
    Distinguished in Stroke
    Neuroradiology

    Office

    453 Quarry Rd, 
    Palo Alto, CA 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Nancy Pham is a Neuroradiologist in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Pham is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. Her top areas of expertise are Stroke, Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation, Moyamoya Disease, and Meningioma.

    Distinguished in Stroke
    Neuroradiology
    Distinguished in Stroke
    Neuroradiology

    Stanford Hospital And Clinics

    300 Pasteur Dr, 
    Stanford, CA 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Experience:
    37+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Nancy Fischbein is a Neuroradiologist in Stanford, California. Dr. Fischbein has been practicing medicine for over 37 years and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. Her top areas of expertise are Stroke, Meningioma, Arteriovenous Malformation, Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation, and Thrombectomy.

    Stephen I. Ryu
    Experienced in Stroke
    Neurosurgery | Neurology
    Experienced in Stroke
    Neurosurgery | Neurology
    Palo Alto, CA 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Stephen Ryu is a Neurologist and a Neurosurgery provider in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Ryu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. His top areas of expertise are Hydrocephalus, Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus, Congenital Cardiovascular Shunt, Laminectomy, and Microdiscectomy. Dr. Ryu is currently accepting new patients.

    Paul S. Jackson
    Experienced in Stroke
    Neurosurgery | Neurology
    Experienced in Stroke
    Neurosurgery | Neurology
    Palo Alto, CA 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Paul Jackson is a Neurologist and a Neurosurgery provider in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Jackson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Stenosis, Hydrocephalus, Congenital Cardiovascular Shunt, Microdiscectomy, and Herniated Disc Surgery. Dr. Jackson is currently accepting new patients.

    Vida Campbell
    Experienced in Stroke
    Experienced in Stroke

    Palo Alto Center

    Palo Alto, CA 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Vida Campbell is a Radiologist in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Campbell is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. Her top areas of expertise are Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis, Melorheostosis, Osteopenia, and Premature Ovarian Failure.

    Distinguished in Stroke
    Distinguished in Stroke

    Stanford Hospital And Clinics

    965 High St, 
    Palo Alto, CA 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Christina Mijalski is a Neurologist in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Mijalski is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. Her top areas of expertise are Stroke, Apoplexy, Cavernous Sinus Thrombosis, Transmyocardial Revascularization, and Stent Placement.

    Distinguished in Stroke
    Distinguished in Stroke

    Stanford Hospital And Clinics

    965 High St, 
    Palo Alto, CA 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Lironn Kraler is a Neurologist in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Kraler is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. Her top areas of expertise are Stroke, Cavernous Sinus Thrombosis, Camptocormism, Transmyocardial Revascularization, and Stent Placement.

    Advanced in Stroke
    Neuroradiology
    Advanced in Stroke
    Neuroradiology

    Stanford Hospital And Clinics

    965 High St, 
    Palo Alto, CA 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Zeineh is a Neuroradiologist in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Zeineh is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. His top areas of expertise are Stroke, Moyamoya Disease, Meningioma, Thalamotomy, and Deep Brain Stimulation.

    Advanced in Stroke
    Neuroradiology
    Advanced in Stroke
    Neuroradiology

    Stanford Hospital And Clinics

    965 High St, 
    Palo Alto, CA 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Eric Tranvinh is a Neuroradiologist in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Tranvinh has been practicing medicine for over 18 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. His top areas of expertise are Stroke, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Radiation Induced Meningioma, and Meningioma.

    Advanced in Stroke
    Advanced in Stroke

    Office

    453 Quarry Rd, 
    Palo Alto, CA 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Abdelkader Mahammedi is a Radiologist in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Mahammedi has been practicing medicine for over 18 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. His top areas of expertise are Stroke, Moyamoya Disease, Gliomatosis Cerebri, CAPOS Syndrome, and Thrombectomy.

    Advanced in Stroke
    Neuroradiology
    Advanced in Stroke
    Neuroradiology

    Lucile Packard Children's Hospital Stanford

    725 Welch Rd, 
    Palo Alto, CA 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Bruno Soares is a Neuroradiologist in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Soares is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. His top areas of expertise are Pentalogy of Cantrell, Pediatric Low-Grade Glioma (pLGG), Chiari Malformation Type 1, and Brain Herniation.

    Distinguished in Stroke
    Neurology
    Distinguished in Stroke
    Neurology

    Stanford Hospital And Clinics

    300 Pasteur Dr, 
    Stanford, CA 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Paul George is a Neurologist in Stanford, California. Dr. George 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 Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), Stroke, Cavernous Sinus Thrombosis, Stent Placement, and Transmyocardial Revascularization.

    Distinguished in Stroke
    Distinguished in Stroke

    Stanford Health Care

    300 Pasteur Dr, 
    Stanford, CA 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Neil Schwartz is a Neurologist in Stanford, California. Dr. Schwartz is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. His top areas of expertise are Stroke, Cavernous Sinus Thrombosis, Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), Thrombectomy, and Stent Placement.

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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 Palo Alto, 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 Palo Alto, 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 Palo Alto, 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 Palo Alto, 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 Palo Alto, 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 Palo Alto, 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 Palo Alto, 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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