The 20 Best Stroke Doctors Near Me in chula vista, CA

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 305 doctor with experience in Stroke near chula vista, CA. Of these, 258 are Experienced, 37 are Advanced, 8 are Distinguished and 2 are Elite.

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    Elite in Stroke
    Elite in Stroke
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    UC San Diego

    200 W Arbor Dr, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (9.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Kunal Agrawal is a Neurologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Agrawal is rated as an Elite 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, Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), Cavernous Sinus Thrombosis, Thrombectomy, and Stent Placement. Dr. Agrawal is currently accepting new patients.

    Elite in Stroke
    Elite in Stroke
    Referral may be required

    Alvarado Hospital LLC

    6655 Alvarado Rd, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (9.5 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
    Advanced in Stroke
    Referral may be required

    The Neuron Clinic

    450 4th Ave, Suite 215, 
    Chula Vista, CA 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Greek, Mandarin, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Branko Huisa-Garate is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Chula Vista, California. Dr. Huisa-Garate is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. He is also highly rated in 55 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Migraine, Alzheimer's Disease, Cerebellar Degeneration, Migraine with Brainstem Aura, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Huisa-Garate is currently accepting new patients.

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    Experienced in Stroke
    Experienced in Stroke
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    The Neuron Clinic

    450 4th Ave, Suite 215, 
    Chula Vista, CA 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Ana Zadeh-Maleki is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Chula Vista, California. She has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Zadeh-Maleki is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Drug Induced Dyskinesia, Movement Disorders, Parkinson's Disease, and Migraine.

    Experienced in Stroke
    Experienced in Stroke
    Referral may be required

    The Neuron Clinic

    450 4th Ave, Suite 215, 
    Chula Vista, CA 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Roberto Gratianne is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Chula Vista, California. Dr. Gratianne is rated as an Experienced 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 Cerebellar Degeneration, Memory Loss, Autosomal Dominant Partial Epilepsy with Auditory Features, and Essential Tremor.

    Experienced in Stroke
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Stroke
    Family Medicine

    Operation Samahan Inc.

    2743 Highland Ave, 
    National City, CA 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Josie Nuqui is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in National City, California. Dr. Nuqui is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. She is also highly rated in 32 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses High Cholesterol, Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism. Dr. Nuqui is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Stroke
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Stroke
    Internal Medicine

    Office

    1428 Highland Ave, 
    National City, CA 
     (2.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Archie Bella is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in National City, California. Dr. Bella is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Obesity in Children, Food Allergy, High Cholesterol, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism. Dr. Bella is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Stroke
    Experienced in Stroke
    Referral may be required

    UC San Diego

    200 W Arbor Dr, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (9.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Joseph Ciacci is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Ciacci 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 Epidural Hematoma, Spinal Stenosis, Subdural Hematoma, Laminectomy, and Spinal Fusion.

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

    Scripps Mercy Hospital Chula Vista

    435 H St, 
    Chula Vista, CA 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Philip Hoang is a Neuroradiologist practicing medicine in Chula Vista, California. Dr. Hoang is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Aseptic and Alopecic Nodules of Scalp (AANS), Stroke, Gallbladder Disease, and Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation. Dr. Hoang is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Stroke
    Advanced in Stroke
    Referral may be required

    Jim Coskun MD PC

    750 Medical Center Ct Ste 13, 
    Chula Vista, CA 
     (2.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Derya Coskun is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Chula Vista, California. Dr. Coskun is rated as an Advanced 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 Stroke, Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, and Seizures.

    Advanced in Stroke
    Advanced in Stroke
    Referral may be required

    Jennifer Jothen D.O. A.P.C.

    752 Medical Center Ct Ste 210, 
    Chula Vista, CA 
     (2.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jennifer Jothen is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Chula Vista, California. Dr. Jothen is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. She is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Seizures, Landau-Kleffner Syndrome, Stroke, and Memory Loss.

    Advanced in Stroke
    Advanced in Stroke
    Referral may be required

    Donna M. Crowley MD & Dwight Lemon MD Inc.

    655 Euclid Ave Ste 209, 
    National City, CA 
     (3.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Donna Crowley is a Physiatrist practicing medicine in National City, California. Dr. Crowley is rated as an Advanced 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 Hemiplegia, Stroke, Miller-Fisher Syndrome, Guillain-Barre Syndrome, and Gastrostomy.

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

    Paradise Valley Hospital

    2400 E 4th St, 
    National City, CA 
     (3.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mahua Biswas is an Interventional Radiologist practicing medicine in National City, California. Dr. Biswas is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. She is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Ascites, Gallbladder Disease, Pleurisy, Gastrostomy, and Thyroidectomy.

    Advanced in Stroke
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Stroke
    Internal Medicine

    Paradise Valley Hospital

    2400 E 4th St, 
    National City, CA 
     (3.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sivaraman Gounder is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in National City, California. Dr. Gounder 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 Sepsis, Neurotoxicity Syndromes, Peptic Ulcer, Colonoscopy, and Pacemaker Implantation.

    Advanced in Stroke
    Advanced in Stroke
    Referral may be required

    Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center

    751 Medical Center Ct, 
    Chula Vista, CA 
     (3.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Nathaniel Chuang is a Neuroradiologist practicing medicine in Chula Vista, California. Dr. Chuang is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Stroke, Morgagni-Stewart-Morel Syndrome, Craniodiaphyseal Dysplasia, and SOST-Related Sclerosing Bone Dysplasia. Dr. Chuang is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center

    751 Medical Center Ct, 
    Chula Vista, CA 
     (3.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Shanoe Cutts is a Neuroradiologist practicing medicine in Chula Vista, California. Dr. Cutts is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Stroke, Gallbladder Disease, Pulmonary Fibrosis, and Pediatric Low-Grade Glioma (pLGG). Dr. Cutts is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center

    751 Medical Center Ct, 
    Chula Vista, CA 
     (3.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Howard Bear is a Neuroradiologist practicing medicine in Chula Vista, California. Dr. Bear is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Stroke, Gallbladder Disease, Biliary Dyskinesia, Invertebral Disc Disease, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Bear is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Stroke
    Distinguished in Stroke
    Referral may be required

    UC San Diego

    200 W Arbor Dr, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (9.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Amy Guzik is a Neurologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Guzik is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. She is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Stroke, Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation, Thrombectomy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Guzik is currently accepting new patients.

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

    UC San Diego

    200 W Arbor Dr, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (9.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Giuseppe Ammirati is a Neuroradiologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Ammirati is rated as a Distinguished 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 Stroke, Brain Aneurysm, Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation, Thrombectomy, and Bone Graft. Dr. Ammirati is currently accepting new patients.

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

    UC San Diego

    200 W Arbor Dr, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (9.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Jason Handwerker is a Neuroradiologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Handwerker is rated as a Distinguished 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, Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), Aseptic and Alopecic Nodules of Scalp (AANS), and Pediatric Low-Grade Glioma (pLGG). Dr. Handwerker is currently accepting new patients.

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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 chula vista, 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 chula vista, 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 chula vista, 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 chula vista, 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 chula vista, 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 chula vista, 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 chula vista, 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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