The 20 Best Stroke Doctors Near Me in lakewood, CA

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 741 doctor with experience in Stroke near lakewood, CA. Of these, 571 are Experienced, 120 are Advanced, 49 are Distinguished and 1 are Elite.

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    Distinguished in Stroke
    Internal Medicine
    Distinguished in Stroke
    Internal Medicine

    Vannarith So, MD Private Practice

    1777 N Bellflower Blvd, Ste 101, 
    Long Beach, CA 
     (4.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Vannarith So is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Long Beach, California. Dr. So is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. He is also highly rated in 37 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Sepsis, Stroke, Necrosis, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. So is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Distinguished in Stroke
    Distinguished in Stroke
    Referral required

    Southland Neurologic Institute

    3747 Worsham Ave, 
    Long Beach, CA 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Nima Ramezan-Arab is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Long Beach, California. Dr. Ramezan-Arab is rated as a Distinguished 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 Stroke, Seizures, Epilepsy, Memory Loss, and Thrombectomy. Dr. Ramezan-Arab is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology. Dr. Ramezan-Arab is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Stroke
    Internal Medicine
    Distinguished in Stroke
    Internal Medicine

    Atlantic Memorial Healthcare Center

    2750 Atlantic Ave, 
    Long Beach, CA 
     (4.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jasmin Sidhu is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Long Beach, California. Dr. Sidhu is rated as a Distinguished 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 Stroke, Acute Kidney Failure, Necrotizing Fasciitis, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

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

    Long Beach Memorial Pathology Medical Group Inc.

    2801 Atlantic Ave, 
    Long Beach, CA 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Dianna Chooljian is a Neuroradiologist practicing medicine in Long Beach, California. Dr. Chooljian is rated as a Distinguished 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 Stroke, Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Aseptic and Alopecic Nodules of Scalp (AANS), and Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation. Dr. Chooljian is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Long Beach Memorial Pathology Medical Group Inc.

    2801 Atlantic Ave, 
    Long Beach, CA 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Karen Ragland is a Neuroradiologist practicing medicine in Long Beach, California. Dr. Ragland is rated as a Distinguished 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, Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation, ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, and Aseptic and Alopecic Nodules of Scalp (AANS). Dr. Ragland is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Peyman Kangavari, MD

    2801 Atlantic Ave, 
    Long Beach, CA 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Peyman Kangavari is a Neuroradiologist practicing medicine in Long Beach, California. Dr. Kangavari 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, Aseptic and Alopecic Nodules of Scalp (AANS), Gallbladder Disease, and Biliary Dyskinesia.

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

    Coast Neurosurgical Associates

    2888 Long Beach Blvd, 
    Long Beach, CA 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Abraham Rayhaun is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Long Beach, California. Dr. Rayhaun is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. He is also highly rated in 49 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation, Apoplexy, Awake Craniotomy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Rayhaun is board certified in American Board Of Neurological Surgery.

    Distinguished in Stroke
    Distinguished in Stroke
    Referral may be required

    Coast Neurosurgical Associates

    2888 Long Beach Blvd, 
    Long Beach, CA 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sheri Palejwala is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Long Beach, California. Dr. Palejwala is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. She is also highly rated in 39 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Stroke, Subdural Hematoma, Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation, Awake Craniotomy, and Osteotomy. Dr. Palejwala is board certified in American Board Neurological Surgery.

    Distinguished in Stroke
    Distinguished in Stroke
    Referral may be required

    Coast Neurosurgical Associates

    2888 Long Beach Blvd, 
    Long Beach, CA 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ramin Javahery is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Long Beach, California. Dr. Javahery is rated as a Distinguished 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 Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Apoplexy, Thrombectomy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Javahery is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology.

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

    Coast Neurosurgical Associates

    2888 Long Beach Blvd, 
    Long Beach, CA 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Hooshang Pak is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Long Beach, California. Dr. Pak is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. He is also highly rated in 24 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hydrocephalus, Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation, Apoplexy, Awake Craniotomy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Pak is board certified in American Board Of Neurological Surgery.

    Experienced in Stroke
    Nephrology | Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Stroke
    Nephrology | Internal Medicine
    Referral may be required

    Harbor-UCLA Nephrology

    1124 W Carson St, Harbor-UCLA MFI, 
    Torrance, CA 
     (9.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Kamyar Kalantar-Zadeh is an Internal Medicine provider practicing medicine in Torrance, California. Dr. Kalantar-Zadeh is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. He is also highly rated in 41 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Kidney Disease, Hypertension, High Potassium Level, Kidney Transplant, and Nephrectomy. Dr. Kalantar-Zadeh is board certified in Interal Medicine, Nephrology, and Pediatrics.

    Elite in Stroke
    Elite in Stroke
    Referral may be required

    Prov Lcom-Torrance

    4101 Torrance Blvd, 
    Torrance, CA 
     (12.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Jason Tarpley is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Torrance, California. Dr. Tarpley is rated as an Elite 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, Subdural Hematoma, Brain Aneurysm, Thrombectomy, and Transmyocardial Revascularization. Dr. Tarpley is board certified in American Board Psychiatry & Neurology. Dr. Tarpley is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Stroke
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Stroke
    Internal Medicine

    Via Care Community Health Center

    10230 Artesia Blvd, Ste 207, 
    Bellflower, CA 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Sanatkumar Patel is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Bellflower, California. Dr. Patel 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 Osteomyelitis in Children, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), High Cholesterol, and Familial Hypertension. Dr. Patel is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Stroke
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Stroke
    Internal Medicine

    Community Medicine, Inc

    8540 Alondra Blvd, 
    Paramount, CA 
     (2.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Shehnaz Habib is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Paramount, California. Dr. Habib is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. She is also highly rated in 41 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), High Cholesterol, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Habib is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Habib is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Stroke
    Family Medicine | Geriatrics
    Advanced in Stroke
    Family Medicine | Geriatrics

    Ronald J. Philipp, D.O., Profes. Corp.

    2255 Lakewood Blvd, 
    Long Beach, CA 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Ronald Philipp is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine and Geriatrics in Long Beach, California. Dr. Philipp is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. He is also highly rated in 39 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Malnutrition, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Painful Swallowing, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Philipp is board certified in American Os Bd Family Physicians (Sub: Geriatric Medicine) and American Os Bd Family Medicine/OMT. Dr. Philipp is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Stroke
    Neurosurgery
    Advanced in Stroke
    Neurosurgery
    Referral may be required

    Intrepid

    701 E 28th St, 
    Long Beach, CA 
     (4.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Kim is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Long Beach, California. Dr. Kim is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. He is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation, Stroke, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Dysembryoplastic Neuroepithelial Tumors (DNET), and Awake Craniotomy.

    Experienced in Stroke
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Stroke
    Family Medicine

    MemorialCare Medical Group - Long Beach

    450 E Spring St Ste 1, 
    Long Beach, CA 
     (4.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Lauren Barnes is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Long Beach, California. Dr. Barnes is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Osteomyelitis in Children, Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism. Dr. Barnes is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Stroke
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Stroke
    Internal Medicine

    Kaiser Permanente Downey Medical Center

    9333 Imperial Highway, 
    Downey, CA 
     (4.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Aydin Lathari is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Downey, California. Dr. Lathari 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, Atypical Pneumonia, Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia, Colonoscopy, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Lathari is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Stroke
    Neurology
    Distinguished in Stroke
    Neurology
    Referral may be required

    Wled Wazni MD Medical Corporation

    1050 Linden Ave, 
    Long Beach, CA 
     (5.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Wled Wazni is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Long Beach, California. Dr. Wazni 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 Stroke, Subdural Hematoma, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Transmyocardial Revascularization, and Stent Placement. Dr. Wazni is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology, Psychiatry & Neurology (Sub: Vascular Neurology), and Psychiatry & Neurology (Neurology). Dr. Wazni is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Stroke
    Internal Medicine
    Distinguished in Stroke
    Internal Medicine

    Visal Nga, DO Private Practice

    1050 Linden Ave, 
    Long Beach, CA 
     (5.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Visal Nga is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Long Beach, California. Dr. Nga 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 Sepsis, Heart Attack, Stroke, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Nga is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine and Internal Medicine.

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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 lakewood, 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 lakewood, 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 lakewood, 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 lakewood, 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 lakewood, 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 lakewood, 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 lakewood, 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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