The 20 Best Stroke Doctors Near Me in Walnut Creek, CA

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The 20 Best Stroke Doctors near Walnut Creek, CA

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 260 doctor with experience in Stroke near Walnut Creek, CA. Of these, 186 are Experienced, 62 are Advanced and 12 are Distinguished.

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260 providers found
    Distinguished in Stroke
    Neuroradiology
    Distinguished in Stroke
    Neuroradiology

    Bay Imaging Consultants Medical Group Inc.

    2125 Oak Grove Rd Ste 200, 
    Walnut Creek, CA 
     (3.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Courtnay Bloomer is a Neuroradiologist in Walnut Creek, California. Dr. Bloomer is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. Her top areas of expertise are Stroke, CAPOS Syndrome, Vertigo, and Aseptic and Alopecic Nodules of Scalp (AANS).

    Distinguished in Stroke
    Radiology
    Distinguished in Stroke
    Radiology

    Bay Imaging Consultants Medical Group Inc.

    2125 Oak Grove Rd Ste 200, 
    Walnut Creek, CA 
     (3.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Ira Finch is a Radiologist in Walnut Creek, California. Dr. Finch is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. His top areas of expertise are Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Ascites, Stroke, Thrombectomy, and Vertebroplasty.

    Michael J. Burns
    Experienced in Stroke
    Orthopedics | Physiatry | Sports Medicine
    Experienced in Stroke
    Orthopedics | Physiatry | Sports Medicine

    Michael J. Burns, MD Private Practice

    1777 Botelho Dr, Ste 110, 
    Walnut Creek, CA 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Michael Burns, MD, is the Medical Director for the Saint Francis Memorial Hospital Center for Sports Medicine, in Walnut Creek. He is a physiatrist with board certification in physical medicine & rehabilitation and sports medicine.  He completed his physical medicine & rehabilitation residency at Stanford University and his sports medicine fellowship at the Dartmouth University/Evergreen Sports Medicine fellowship program. He specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of muscle, nerve, and joint injuries and the use of ultrasound for diagnosis and treatment of musculoskeletal injuries. As a sports medicine and rehabilitation physician, his treatment approach focuses on understanding the impact an injury has had, knowing the patient's goals, and helping them to restore or optimize performance and to prevent future injury. Dr. Burns is passionate about providing high quality care to competitive and recreational athletes of all types and ages. His professional interests include rugby medicine and adaptive sports medicine. Dr. Burns has served as the team physician for men's and women's rugby at Colby College and for the NAEHL Fighting Spirit hockey team. He is a classifier and member of the Safety Committee for the United States Wheelchair Rugby Association. He has provided medical coverage for a wide variety of other sporting events including Iron Man triathlons, biking, running, and swimming events, wrestling, dance, soccer, lacrosse, basketball, and football at both the high school and collegiate levels. Dr. Burns and Dr. Chen currently serve as team physicians for the Northgate High School football team. Dr. Burns is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. His top areas of expertise are Tendinitis and Stroke.

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    Distinguished in Stroke
    Neurology
    Distinguished in Stroke
    Neurology

    Walnut Creek Medical Center

    1515 Newell Ave, 
    Walnut Creek, CA 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Mai Nguyen is a Neurologist in Walnut Creek, California. Dr. Nguyen is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. Her top areas of expertise are Stroke, Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), Menopause, Thrombectomy, and Carotid Artery Surgery. Dr. Nguyen is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Stroke
    Distinguished in Stroke
    1601 Ygnacio Valley Rd, 
    Walnut Creek, CA 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    44+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kaidong Wang is a Physiatrist in Walnut Creek, California. Dr. Wang has been practicing medicine for over 44 years and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. His top areas of expertise are Stroke, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Pediatric Low-Grade Glioma (pLGG), and Subdural Hematoma.

    Distinguished in Stroke
    Distinguished in Stroke

    John Muir Medical Center Walnut Creek

    1601 Ygnacio Valley Rd, 
    Walnut Creek, CA 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Oana Spataru is a Neurologist in Walnut Creek, California. Dr. Spataru is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. Her top areas of expertise are Delirium, Apoplexy, Stroke, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, and Thrombectomy.

    Distinguished in Stroke
    Internal Medicine
    Distinguished in Stroke
    Internal Medicine

    John Muir Medical Center Walnut Creek

    1601 Ygnacio Valley Rd, 
    Walnut Creek, CA 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Viktoriya Sharp is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Walnut Creek, California. Dr. Sharp is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. Her top areas of expertise are Stroke, Sepsis, Pneumocystis Jiroveci Pneumonia, Hip Replacement, and Colonoscopy.

    Distinguished in Stroke
    Distinguished in Stroke

    Kidney Transplant At Walnut Creek

    1450 Treat Blvd, 
    Walnut Creek, CA 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Suleiman Lapalme is a Physiatrist in Walnut Creek, California. Dr. Lapalme is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. His top areas of expertise are Stroke, Hemiplegia, Guillain-Barre Syndrome, and Miller-Fisher Syndrome.

    Advanced in Stroke
    Neuroradiology
    Advanced in Stroke
    Neuroradiology

    Bay Imaging Consultants Medical Group Inc.

    2125 Oak Grove Rd Ste 200, 
    Walnut Creek, CA 
     (3.7 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Edward Sung is a Neuroradiologist in Walnut Creek, California. Dr. Sung 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 Vertigo, Biliary Dyskinesia, Herniated Disk, and Stroke.

    Advanced in Stroke
    Neuroradiology
    Advanced in Stroke
    Neuroradiology

    Bay Imaging Consultants Medical Group Inc.

    2125 Oak Grove Rd Ste 200, 
    Walnut Creek, CA 
     (3.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Hui Chen is a Neuroradiologist in Walnut Creek, California. Dr. Chen is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. Her top areas of expertise are Stroke, Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, and Headache.

    Advanced in Stroke
    Neuroradiology
    Advanced in Stroke
    Neuroradiology

    Bay Imaging Consultants Medical Group Inc.

    2125 Oak Grove Rd Ste 200, 
    Walnut Creek, CA 
     (3.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Christopher Mutch is a Neuroradiologist in Walnut Creek, California. Dr. Mutch is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. His top areas of expertise are CAPOS Syndrome, Alien Hand Syndrome, Stroke, and Headache.

    Advanced in Stroke
    Neuroradiology
    Advanced in Stroke
    Neuroradiology

    Bay Imaging Consultants Medical Group Inc.

    2125 Oak Grove Rd Ste 200, 
    Walnut Creek, CA 
     (3.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Joseph Morgan is a Neuroradiologist in Walnut Creek, California. Dr. Morgan is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Stroke, Headache, and Aseptic and Alopecic Nodules of Scalp (AANS).

    Advanced in Stroke
    Advanced in Stroke

    Bay Imaging Consultants Medical Group Inc.

    2125 Oak Grove Rd Ste 200, 
    Walnut Creek, CA 
     (3.7 miles away)
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Patrick Ryan is a Radiologist in Walnut Creek, California. Dr. Ryan 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 Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Breast Lump, and Osteoarthritis.

    Experienced in Stroke
    Experienced in Stroke

    Walnut Creek Medical Center

    1515 Newell Avenue, 
    Walnut Creek, CA 
     (2.1 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Seyedali Hejazi is a Neurologist in Walnut Creek, California. Dr. Hejazi has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. His top areas of expertise are Seizures, Memory Loss, Epilepsy, and Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure. Dr. Hejazi is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Stroke
    Experienced in Stroke

    Walnut Creek Medical Center

    1515 Newell Avenue, 
    Walnut Creek, CA 
     (2.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Sara Khorasani is a Neurologist in Walnut Creek, California. Dr. Khorasani is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. Her top areas of expertise are Seizures, Memory Loss, Partial Familial Epilepsy, and Partial Seizure. Dr. Khorasani is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Stroke
    Neuroradiology
    Experienced in Stroke
    Neuroradiology

    Office

    970 Dewing Ave Ste 100, 
    Lafayette, CA 
     (3.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Bradford Piatt is a Neuroradiologist in Lafayette, California. Dr. Piatt is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. His top areas of expertise are Sciatica, Breast Lump, Scoliosis, and Jaundice.

    Experienced in Stroke
    Neuroradiology
    Experienced in Stroke
    Neuroradiology

    Bay Imaging Consultants Medical Group Inc.

    2125 Oak Grove Rd Ste 200, 
    Walnut Creek, CA 
     (3.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jessica Tan is a Neuroradiologist in Walnut Creek, California. Dr. Tan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. Her top areas of expertise are Stroke, Mikulicz Disease, Invertebral Disc Disease, and Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation.

    Experienced in Stroke
    Radiology
    Experienced in Stroke
    Radiology

    Bay Imaging Consultants Medical Group Inc.

    2125 Oak Grove Rd Ste 200, 
    Walnut Creek, CA 
     (3.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Renu Liu is a Radiologist in Walnut Creek, California. Dr. Liu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. Her top areas of expertise are Stroke, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Invertebral Disc Disease, and Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP).

    Experienced in Stroke
    Experienced in Stroke

    Office

    575 Lennon Ln Ste 152, 
    Walnut Creek, CA 
     (3.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Caroline Perry is a Neurologist in Walnut Creek, California. Dr. Perry is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. Her top areas of expertise are Dravet Syndrome, Memory Loss, Migraine with Brainstem Aura, and Seizures.

    Experienced in Stroke
    Radiology
    Experienced in Stroke
    Radiology

    Bay Imaging Consultants Medical Group Inc.

    2125 Oak Grove Rd Ste 200, 
    Walnut Creek, CA 
     (3.7 miles away)
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Eric Chen is a Radiologist in Walnut Creek, California. Dr. Chen 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 Breast Lump, CAPOS Syndrome, Pleurisy, and Breast Cancer.

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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 Walnut Creek, 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 Walnut Creek, 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 Walnut Creek, 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 Walnut Creek, 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 Walnut Creek, 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 Walnut Creek, 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 Walnut Creek, 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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