The 20 Best Stroke Doctors Near Me in foothill ranch, CA

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 299 doctor with experience in Stroke near foothill ranch, CA. Of these, 241 are Experienced, 36 are Advanced and 21 are Distinguished.

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299 providers found
    Distinguished in Stroke
    Family Medicine
    Distinguished in Stroke
    Family Medicine

    Neha Medical Corporation Inc

    11 Technology Dr, 
    Irvine, CA 
     (4.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Vikram Marfatia is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Irvine, California. Dr. Marfatia is rated as a Distinguished 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 Stroke, Renovascular Hypertension, Ascites, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Marfatia is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Stroke
    Advanced in Stroke
    Referral may be required

    Neurology And Pain Specialty Center

    Aliso Viejo, CA 
     (8.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Offers Telehealth

    Kenneth Martinez is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Aliso Viejo, California. Dr. Martinez is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. He is also highly rated in 91 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Drug Induced Dyskinesia, Chronic Demyelinizing Neuropathy with IgM Monoclonal, Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy, and Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 3. Dr. Martinez is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology - Neurology and United Council For Neurologic Subspecialties - Headache Medicine.

    Advanced in Stroke
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Stroke
    Internal Medicine
    11 Technology Drive, 
    Irvine, CA 
     (4.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Nidal Hannat is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Irvine, California. Dr. Hannat 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 Congenital Antithrombin 3 Deficiency, Hereditary Resistance to Anti-Vitamin K, Protein C Deficiency, Protein S Deficiency, and Cardiac Ablation. Dr. Hannat is currently accepting new patients.

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    Advanced in Stroke
    Neurology
    Advanced in Stroke
    Neurology
    Referral may be required

    Mission Heritage Mission Viejo-Neurology

    26800 Crown Valley Pkwy Ste 385, 
    Mission Viejo, CA 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Joey Gee is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Mission Viejo, California. Dr. Gee is rated as an Advanced 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 Migraine with Brainstem Aura, Delirium, Migraine, and Cerebellar Degeneration.

    Advanced in Stroke
    Advanced in Stroke
    Referral may be required
    Mission Viejo, CA 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Christopher Lawler is a Physiatrist practicing medicine in Mission Viejo, California. Dr. Lawler is rated as an Advanced 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 Stroke, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, and Encephalitis. Dr. Lawler is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Stroke
    Neurosurgery
    Distinguished in Stroke
    Neurosurgery
    Referral may be required

    Beel Medical Inc

    Laguna Hills, CA 
     (6.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Jason Liauw is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Laguna Hills, California. Dr. Liauw is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. He is also highly rated in 27 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Spinal Stenosis, Stroke, Hydrocephalus, Herniated Disc Surgery, and Cervical Disc Surgery. Dr. Liauw is board certified in American Board Of Neurological Surgery. Dr. Liauw is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Stroke
    Neurology
    Distinguished in Stroke
    Neurology
    Referral may be required
    26800 Crown Valley Parkway, Suite 385, 
    Mission Viejo, CA 
     (8.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Basit Rahim is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Mission Viejo, California. Dr. Rahim 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, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Subdural Hematoma, and Chronic Subdural Hematoma. Dr. Rahim is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Stroke
    Distinguished in Stroke
    Referral may be required
    27700 Medical Center Road, 
    Mission Viejo, CA 
     (8.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Chiedozie Nwagwu is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Mission Viejo, California. Dr. Nwagwu is rated as a Distinguished 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 Brain Aneurysm, Stroke, Apoplexy, Awake Craniotomy, and Stent Placement. Dr. Nwagwu is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Stroke
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Stroke
    Internal Medicine

    Office

    26730 Towne Centre Dr Ste 202, 
    Foothill Ranch, CA 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Douglas Chang is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Foothill Ranch, California. Dr. Chang 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 Obesity, Cold-Induced Sweating Syndrome, Dopamine Beta-Hydroxylase Deficiency, Shapiro Syndrome, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Stroke
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Stroke
    Internal Medicine

    Office

    27758 Santa Margarita Pkwy, 
    Mission Viejo, CA 
     (2.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ali Darwish is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Mission Viejo, California. Dr. Darwish 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, Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia, Atypical Pneumonia, Ogilvie Syndrome, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Stroke
    Experienced in Stroke
    Referral may be required

    Gregory T Whitman MD Inc

    16405 Sand Canyon Ave Ste 220, 
    Irvine, CA 
     (3.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    James Park is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Irvine, California. Dr. Park is rated as an Experienced 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 Seizures, Memory Loss, Partial Familial Epilepsy, and Partial Seizure.

    Experienced in Stroke
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Stroke
    Internal Medicine

    Office

    16200 Sand Canyon Ave Ste 101-028, 
    Irvine, CA 
     (3.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    John Chien is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Irvine, California. Dr. Chien is rated as an Experienced 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 Sepsis, Ogilvie Syndrome, Peptic Ulcer, Gastrostomy, and Colonoscopy.

    Experienced in Stroke
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Stroke
    Internal Medicine

    Office

    16200 Sand Canyon Ave Ste 101-028, 
    Irvine, CA 
     (3.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Brett Morenz is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Irvine, California. Dr. Morenz is rated as an Experienced 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 Sepsis, Ogilvie Syndrome, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Gastrostomy, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

    Experienced in Stroke
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Stroke
    Internal Medicine

    City Of Hope Cancer Specialty Hospital

    1000 Fivepoint Ste A, 
    Irvine, CA 
     (3.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ravikanth Tadi is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Irvine, California. Dr. Tadi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. His clinical expertise encompasses Necrosis, Peptic Ulcer, Sepsis, Heart Attack, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Stroke
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Stroke
    Family Medicine

    Moulton Family Medical Group Inc

    24432 Muirlands Blvd, 
    Lake Forest, CA 
     (4.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Adel Boutros is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Lake Forest, California. Dr. Boutros is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. He is also highly rated in 26 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Sepsis, Lung Metastases, Pneumonia, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Boutros is board certified in American Board Of Family Medicine.

    Experienced in Stroke
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Stroke
    Family Medicine
    7 Technology Drive, 
    Irvine, CA 
     (4.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Tengis Riznis is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Irvine, California. Dr. Riznis 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 Primary Immunodeficiency (PID), Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome (CIRS), Protein S Deficiency, Protein C Deficiency, and Endoscopy. Dr. Riznis is board certified in American Board Of Family Medicine. Dr. Riznis is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Stroke
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Stroke
    Internal Medicine
    7 Technology Drive, 
    Irvine, CA 
     (4.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Erik Geiger is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Irvine, California. Dr. Geiger is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. His clinical expertise encompasses Sepsis, Stroke, Peptic Ulcer, Apoplexy, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Geiger is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Stroke
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Stroke
    Internal Medicine
    7 Technology Drive, 
    Irvine, CA 
     (4.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Benhoor Khalpari is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Irvine, California. Dr. Khalpari is rated as an Experienced 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 Primary Immunodeficiency (PID), Malnutrition, Protein Deficiency, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Stroke
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Stroke
    Internal Medicine
    7 Technology Drive, 
    Irvine, CA 
     (4.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Richard Appel is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Irvine, California. Dr. Appel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome (CIRS), Primary Immunodeficiency (PID), Acute Kidney Failure, and Apoplexy.

    Experienced in Stroke
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Stroke
    Family Medicine

    Monarch Healthcare A Medical Group Inc.

    7 Technology Dr, 
    Irvine, CA 
     (4.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Thuy Nguyen is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Irvine, California. Dr. Nguyen is rated as an Experienced 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 Protein Deficiency, Malnutrition, Primary Immunodeficiency (PID), and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).

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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 foothill ranch, 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 foothill ranch, 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 foothill ranch, 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 foothill ranch, 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 foothill ranch, 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 foothill ranch, 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 foothill ranch, 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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