The 20 Best Stroke Doctors Near Me in Poway, CA

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 352 doctor with experience in Stroke near Poway, CA. Of these, 296 are Experienced, 44 are Advanced, 9 are Distinguished and 3 are Elite.

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352 providers found
    Experienced in Stroke
    Experienced in Stroke
    Referral may be required

    Scripps Clinic Rancho Bernardo

    15004 Innovation Dr, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Jeremy Ciporen is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Ciporen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Meningioma, Metastatic Brain Tumor, Olfactory Neuroblastoma, Awake Craniotomy, and Thrombectomy. Dr. Ciporen is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Stroke
    Neuroradiology
    Distinguished in Stroke
    Neuroradiology
    Referral may be required

    Statrad

    13280 Evening Creek Dr S Ste 110, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (3.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Castilian, Filipino, Korean, Mandarin, Punjabi, Romanian, Russian, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    David Lee is a Neuroradiologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Lee is rated as a Distinguished provider 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, Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation, Aseptic and Alopecic Nodules of Scalp (AANS), Myelin Oligodendrocyte Glycoprotein Antibody-Associated Disease, and Osteotomy. Dr. Lee is currently accepting new patients.

    Elite in Stroke
    Elite in Stroke
    Referral may be required

    University Of California San Diego Jacobs Medical Center

    9300 Campus Point Dr, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (12.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Royya Modir is a Neurologist practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Modir is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. She is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Stroke, Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), Internal Carotid Agenesis, Embolectomy, and Thrombectomy.

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    Elite in Stroke
    Elite in Stroke
    Referral may be required

    Office

    9434 Medical Center Dr, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (12.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Thomas Hemmen is a Neurologist practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Hemmen is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Stroke, Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), Vertebral Artery Dissection, Thrombectomy, and Gastrostomy.

    Elite in Stroke
    Elite in Stroke
    Referral may be required

    Alvarado Hospital LLC

    6655 Alvarado Rd, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (12.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Brett Meyer is a Neurologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Meyer is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Stroke, Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), Apoplexy, Embolectomy, and Thrombectomy.

    Advanced in Stroke
    Interventional Radiology | Radiology
    Advanced in Stroke
    Interventional Radiology | Radiology
    Referral may be required

    Arch Health Partners Inc

    15611 Pomerado Rd, Suite 400, 
    Poway, CA 
     (2.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Manu Singh is an Interventional Radiologist and a Radiologist practicing medicine in Poway, California. Dr. Singh is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Diverticular Disease, Visceromegaly, Ascites, Liver Embolization, and Bone Marrow Aspiration. Dr. Singh is board certified in American Board Of Interventional Radiology And Diagnostic Radiology. Dr. Singh is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Stroke
    Advanced in Stroke
    Referral may be required

    Palomar Health Center For Behavioral Health - Pmc Poway

    15615 Pomerado Rd, 
    Poway, CA 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Keyvan Esmaeili is a Physiatrist practicing medicine in Poway, California. Dr. Esmaeili is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Traumatic Brain Injury, Stroke, Hemiplegia, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Esmaeili is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Stroke
    Advanced in Stroke
    Referral may be required

    Poway Office

    15721 Pomerado Rd, 
    Poway, CA 
     (2.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Chunyang Wang is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Poway, California. Dr. Wang is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. She is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Seizures, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, Memory Loss, Stroke, and Thrombectomy. Dr. Wang is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Stroke
    Interventional Radiology
    Advanced in Stroke
    Interventional Radiology
    Referral may be required

    Statrad

    13280 Evening Creek Dr S Ste 110, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (3.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Anthony Mohabir is an Interventional Radiologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Mohabir is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), Gallbladder Disease, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Mohabir is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Stroke
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Stroke
    Internal Medicine

    Carmel Mountain Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center

    11895 Avenue Of Industry, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (3.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Farschad Birdjandi is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Birdjandi is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Sepsis, Schizoaffective Disorder, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

    Advanced in Stroke
    Radiology | Neuroradiology
    Advanced in Stroke
    Radiology | Neuroradiology
    Referral may be required

    Stat Radiology Medical Corp

    13280 Evening Creek Dr S, Ste 110, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Max Pollock is a Radiologist and a Neuroradiologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Pollock is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Stroke, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Pleurisy, and Tenosynovitis. Dr. Pollock is board certified in Radiology Diagnostic Radiology and Radiology (Sub: Neuroradiology). Dr. Pollock is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Stroke
    Experienced in Stroke
    Referral may be required

    Moores Cancer Center At UC San Diego Health

    3855 Health Sciences Dr, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (12.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Marc Schwartz is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in San Diego, CA. Dr. Schwartz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Meningioma, Acoustic Neuroma, Schwannoma, Awake Craniotomy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Schwartz is board certified in American Board Of Neurological Surgery.

    Experienced in Stroke
    Radiology | Neuroradiology
    Experienced in Stroke
    Radiology | Neuroradiology
    Referral may be required

    Stat Radiology Medical Corp

    13915 Danielson St, Ste 200, 
    Poway, CA 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Dustin Simpson is a Radiologist and a Neuroradiologist practicing medicine in Poway, California. Dr. Simpson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. His clinical expertise encompasses Stroke. Dr. Simpson is board certified in American Board Of Radiology (2018), Diagnostic Radiology, American Board Of Radiology (2017), Radiology Diagnostic Radiology, and Radiology (Sub: Neuroradiology). Dr. Simpson is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Stroke
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Stroke
    Internal Medicine

    Palomar Medical Center Poway And Pomerado Outpatient Pavilion

    15611 Pomerado Rd Ste 400, 
    Poway, CA 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Amanda Caparso is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Poway, California. Dr. Caparso is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. She is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Ascites, Bronchitis, Obesity in Children, Pacemaker Implantation, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Stroke
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Stroke
    Internal Medicine

    Office

    15611 Pomerado Rd # 1, 
    Poway, CA 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Elizabeth Salada is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Poway, California. Dr. Salada is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. She is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hypothyroidism, High Cholesterol, Obesity in Children, and Familial Hypertension. Dr. Salada is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Stroke
    Experienced in Stroke
    Referral may be required

    Vrijesh S. Tantuwaya, M.D.

    13029 Pomerado Rd Ste B, 
    Poway, CA 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Vrijesh Tantuwaya is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Poway, California. Dr. Tantuwaya is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. His clinical expertise encompasses Pallister-Hall Syndrome, Choroid Plexus Papilloma, Subdural Hematoma, and Subarachnoid Hemorrhage. Dr. Tantuwaya is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Stroke
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Stroke
    Internal Medicine

    Palomar Health

    15615 Pomerado Rd, 
    Poway, CA 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ganesh Kulkarni is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Poway, California. Dr. Kulkarni is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. He is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Cough, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Stroke
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Stroke
    Internal Medicine

    Palomar Health

    15615 Pomerado Rd, 
    Poway, CA 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Cory Nelkin is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Poway, California. Dr. Nelkin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Sepsis, Pneumonia, Peptic Ulcer, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Stroke
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Stroke
    Internal Medicine

    Sumer Inc.

    15644 Pomerado Rd, 
    Poway, CA 
     (2.8 miles away)
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Hassan Alsabbak is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Poway, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 18 years. Dr. Alsabbak is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Benign Esophageal Stricture, Lower Esophageal Ring, Sepsis, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Alsabbak is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Experienced in Stroke
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Stroke
    Neurosurgery
    Referral may be required

    Scripps Clinic Rancho Bernardo

    15004 Innovation Dr, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Adam Burdick is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Burdick is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cervical Spondylosis, Parkinson's Disease, Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus, Deep Brain Stimulation, and Sacral Nerve Stimulation.

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    Last Updated: 09/26/2026

    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 Poway, 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 Poway, 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 Poway, 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 Poway, 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 Poway, 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 Poway, 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 Poway, 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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