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    MediFind found 37 doctor with experience in Stroke near Watsonville, CA. Of these, 35 are Experienced and 2 are Advanced.

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    37 providers found
      Clayton R. Mcdaniel
      Experienced in Stroke
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Stroke
      Family Medicine

      Family Medicine - Dignity Health Medical Group - Watsonville, CA

      575 Auto Center Dr, 
      Watsonville, CA 
       (0.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Why I became a medical Provider: To help others maintain health and prevent illness and to provider hope and healing.Personal Interests: Surfing and spending time with my wife and two children.Special Clinical Interests: Preventative CareTo provide high quality, evidence-based and compassionate care. Dr. Mcdaniel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. His top areas of expertise are Myelomeningocele, Tethered Cord Syndrome, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Familial Hypertension.

      Advanced in Stroke
      Advanced in Stroke

      Pajaro Valley Neurology Medical Associates Inc

      64 Aspen Way, Ste 101, 
      Watsonville, CA 
       (1.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Prompt and personal care for my patients. Dr. Bhullar is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. His top areas of expertise are Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, Seizures, Stroke, and Alzheimer's Disease.

      Christopher J. O'grady
      Experienced in Stroke
      Family Medicine | Geriatrics
      Experienced in Stroke
      Family Medicine | Geriatrics

      Christopher John O'Grady

      65 Nielson St, Ste 104, 
      Watsonville, CA 
       (2.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      My mission is to improve the health and well-being of the community. Dr. O'grady is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Cough, Diabetic Neuropathy, Vertigo, Vertebroplasty, and Bone Graft.

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      Experienced in Stroke
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Stroke
      Family Medicine

      Salud Para La Gente

      204 E Beach St, 
      Watsonville, CA 
       (0.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Amy Mcentee is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Watsonville, California. Dr. Mcentee is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. Her top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Congenital Microcoria, and Obesity. Dr. Mcentee is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Stroke
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Stroke
      Family Medicine

      Brennan Medical Corporation

      30 Brennan St, 
      Watsonville, CA 
       (0.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Francis Bayaca is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Watsonville, California. Dr. Bayaca is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. His top areas of expertise are End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

      Experienced in Stroke
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Stroke
      Family Medicine
      1185 Freedom Blvd, 
      Watsonville, CA 
       (0.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Ariel Martinez is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Watsonville, California. Dr. Martinez is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Familial Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

      Experienced in Stroke
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Stroke
      Family Medicine

      Watsonville Community Hospital

      75 Neilson Street, 
      Watsonville, CA 
       (2.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Aurelio Gonzalez is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Watsonville, California. Dr. Gonzalez is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. His top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, Sepsis, Gitelman Syndrome, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Gonzalez is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Stroke
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Stroke
      Internal Medicine

      Watsonville Community Hospital

      75 Neilson Street, 
      Watsonville, CA 
       (2.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Clay Angel is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Watsonville, California. Dr. Angel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. His top areas of expertise are Sepsis, Delirium Tremens, Delirium, and Gitelman Syndrome. Dr. Angel is currently accepting new patients.

      Brian T. Brunelli
      Experienced in Stroke
      Experienced in Stroke

      PAMF - Neurology

      1661 Soquel Dr, Ste D, 
      Santa Cruz, CA 
       (13.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Brian Brunelli is a Neurologist in Santa Cruz, California. Dr. Brunelli is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. His top areas of expertise are Migraine, Memory Loss, Movement Disorders, and Parkinson's Disease. Dr. Brunelli is currently accepting new patients.

      Jessica D. Cohen
      Experienced in Stroke
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Stroke
      Family Medicine
      2025 Soquel Ave., Floor 2, 
      Santa Cruz, CA 
       (14.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Jessica Cohen is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Santa Cruz, California. Dr. Cohen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. Her top areas of expertise are End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Sepsis, Neurotoxicity Syndromes, Hip Replacement, and Endoscopy.

      Experienced in Stroke
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Stroke
      Family Medicine

      Valley Health Center At Gilroy

      Gilroy,, CA 
       (13.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Henry Chua is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Gilroy,, California. Dr. Chua is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Cough, Vertigo, Fainting, and Hypertension.

      Experienced in Stroke
      Experienced in Stroke

      PAMF - Neurosurgery

      1661 Soquel Dr, Bldg F, 
      Santa Cruz, CA 
       (13.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, French, German
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Michael Gansaeuer is a Neurologist in Santa Cruz, California. Dr. Gansaeuer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. His top areas of expertise are Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Migraine, Memory Loss, and Autosomal Dominant Partial Epilepsy with Auditory Features. Dr. Gansaeuer is currently accepting new patients.

      Ciara D. Harraher
      Advanced in Stroke
      Neurosurgery | Neurology
      Advanced in Stroke
      Neurosurgery | Neurology

      Stanford Healthcare

      1595 Soquel Dr, Ste 360, 
      Santa Cruz, CA 
       (13.6 miles away)
      Experience:
      18+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Bringing extensive training and care in treating brain and spinal diseases and conditions to patients in Santa Cruz County. Dr. Harraher is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. Her top areas of expertise are Delirium, Subdural Hematoma, Spinal Stenosis, Awake Craniotomy, and Laminectomy.

      Experienced in Stroke
      Experienced in Stroke

      Joydip Bhattacharya, DO Private Practice

      1575 Soquel Dr, Ste B, 
      Santa Cruz, CA 
       (13.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Bengali, Hindi
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Joydip Bhattacharya is a Neurologist in Santa Cruz, California. Dr. Bhattacharya is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. His top areas of expertise are Memory Loss, Autosomal Dominant Partial Epilepsy with Auditory Features, Movement Disorders, and Parkinson's Disease. Dr. Bhattacharya is currently accepting new patients.

      Milan C. Patel
      Experienced in Stroke
      Experienced in Stroke

      Milan C. Patel M.D., Inc.

      4767 Soquel Dr, 
      Soquel, CA 
       (12.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Gujarati , Spanish
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      My mission is to improve the health and well-being of the community. Dr. Patel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. Her top areas of expertise are Memory Loss, Movement Disorders, Parkinson's Disease, and Tension Headache.

      Bonny N. Masters
      Experienced in Stroke
      Experienced in Stroke

      Driftwood Health Center

      675 24th Ave, 
      Santa Cruz, CA 
       (12.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Dr. Masters is an Aptos High Graduate and former Founder/Director of the Fuego Latino dance company in Watsonville.  She also taught dance and did choreography at Watsonville High School for roughly 8 years during her undergraduate education.  She hopes to bring her skills as a dancer back to the community in both serving as a physician to performers, artists and dancers as well as assist in increasing access to the arts for people who feel limited by physical disability and injury.  In medical school she participated in research and training in mixed ability ballroom dance and hopes to find a way to incorporate this knowledge into her activity in the community. Latino Medical Student Graduate of the Year (2010)Why I Became a Medical Provider: I have always wanted my background as a dancer, an artist, a scientist and a believer in human rights to be a positive force.  I strive to be sensitive to my patients' needs. I wish to guide my community through moments of crisis, and to support a healthy life style. My dream is to build a network that not only treats suffering and loss of function, but fosters a sense healing and hope.Personal Interests and Hobbies: Dance, Snowboarding, Photography, Gardening, HikingCommunity Involvement: Founder and Former director and choreographer of Fuego Latino dance company, former choreographer for Watsonville high school drama department and dance club.My patients and I work together to find sustainable approaches to manage issues that cause pain, suffering or loss of function.   I understand that illness and pain are difficult and I try to be creative in working with patients to find a most satisfying path to wellness. Dr. Masters is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. Her top areas of expertise are Guillain-Barre Syndrome, Miller-Fisher Syndrome, Stroke, and Herpes Simplex Encephalitis.

      Timothy W. Allari
      Experienced in Stroke
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Stroke
      Internal Medicine

      PAMF - IM Soquel Dr

      2025 Soquel Dr, 
      Santa Cruz, CA 
       (13.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Timothy Allari is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Santa Cruz, California. Dr. Allari is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. His top areas of expertise are Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).

      Kenneth Blumenfeld
      Experienced in Stroke
      Neurosurgery | Neurology
      Experienced in Stroke
      Neurosurgery | Neurology

      PAMF - Neurosurgery

      1661 Soquel Dr, Bldg F, 
      Santa Cruz, CA 
       (13.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Kenneth Blumenfeld is a Neurologist and a Neurosurgery provider in Santa Cruz, California. Dr. Blumenfeld is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Stenosis, Subdural Hematoma, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Laminectomy, and Microdiscectomy.

      Matthew S. Markert
      Experienced in Stroke
      Experienced in Stroke

      PAMF - Neurology

      1661 Soquel Dr, Ste D, 
      Santa Cruz, CA 
       (13.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Matthew Markert is a Neurologist in Santa Cruz, California. Dr. Markert is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. His top areas of expertise are Seizures, VEXAS Syndrome, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, and Polymyositis.

      Jenli D. Waters
      Experienced in Stroke
      Neurosurgery | Neurology
      Experienced in Stroke
      Neurosurgery | Neurology

      Stanford Healthcare

      1595 Soquel Dr, Ste 360, 
      Santa Cruz, CA 
       (13.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Jenli Waters is a Neurologist and a Neurosurgery provider in Santa Cruz, California. Dr. Waters is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. Her top areas of expertise are Subdural Hematoma, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Spinal Tumor, and Stroke. Dr. Waters is currently accepting new patients.

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      Last Updated: 01/09/2026

      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 Watsonville, 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 Watsonville, 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 Watsonville, 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 Watsonville, 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 Watsonville, 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 Watsonville, 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 Watsonville, 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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