The 20 Best Stroke Doctors Near Me in santee, CA

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 339 doctor with experience in Stroke near santee, CA. Of these, 281 are Experienced, 43 are Advanced, 11 are Distinguished and 4 are Elite.

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    Elite in Stroke
    Elite in Stroke
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    Alvarado Hospital LLC

    6655 Alvarado Rd, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (6.5 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.

    Distinguished in Stroke
    Neuroradiology
    Distinguished in Stroke
    Neuroradiology
    Referral required

    Grossmont Hospital Corporation

    5555 Grossmont Center Dr, 
    La Mesa, CA 
     (4.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Yueyang Guo is a Neuroradiologist practicing medicine in La Mesa, California. Dr. Guo is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Stroke, Gallbladder Disease, Biliary Dyskinesia, and Pulmonary Fibrosis. Dr. Guo is currently accepting new patients.

    Elite in Stroke
    Elite in Stroke
    Referral may be required

    UC San Diego

    200 W Arbor Dr, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (12.6 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.

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    Elite in Stroke
    Elite in Stroke
    Referral may be required

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    9434 Medical Center Dr, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (14.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Thomas Hemmen is a Neurologist practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Hemmen 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), Vertebral Artery Dissection, Thrombectomy, and Gastrostomy.

    Elite in Stroke
    Elite in Stroke
    Referral may be required

    University Of California San Diego Jacobs Medical Center

    9300 Campus Point Dr, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (14.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Royya Modir is a Neurologist practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Modir is rated as an Elite 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, Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), Internal Carotid Agenesis, Embolectomy, and Thrombectomy.

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

    Er-Kai Gao MD Inc.

    8851 Center Dr Ste 603, 
    La Mesa, CA 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Yu Cheng is a Neurologist practicing medicine in La Mesa, California. Dr. Cheng is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. He is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Memory Loss, Seizures, Stroke, and Autosomal Dominant Partial Epilepsy with Auditory Features.

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

    Er-Kai Gao MD Inc.

    8851 Center Dr Ste 603, 
    La Mesa, CA 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Er-kai Gao is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in La Mesa, California. Dr. Gao is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. He is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Common Peroneal Nerve Dysfunction, Seizures, Epilepsy, and Complex Regional Pain Syndrome.

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

    Grossmont Hospital Corporation

    5555 Grossmont Center Dr, 
    La Mesa, CA 
     (4.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Vijay Venkatesh is a Neuroradiologist practicing medicine in La Mesa, California. Dr. Venkatesh 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 Gallbladder Disease, Stroke, Biliary Dyskinesia, and Aseptic and Alopecic Nodules of Scalp (AANS). Dr. Venkatesh is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Grossmont Hospital Corporation

    5555 Grossmont Center Dr, 
    La Mesa, CA 
     (4.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Ryan Viets is a Neuroradiologist practicing medicine in La Mesa, California. Dr. Viets is rated as an Advanced 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 Brain Aneurysm, Stroke, Arteriovenous Malformation, Carotid Artery Surgery, and Bone Graft.

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

    Grossmont Hospital Corporation

    5555 Grossmont Center Dr, 
    La Mesa, CA 
     (4.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kevin Bui is an Interventional Radiologist practicing medicine in La Mesa, California. Dr. Bui is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Ascites, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Bone Graft, and Vertebroplasty.

    Advanced in Stroke
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Stroke
    Internal Medicine

    Grossmont Hospital Corporation

    5555 Grossmont Center Dr, 
    La Mesa, CA 
     (4.4 miles away)
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Charlotte Zhong is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in La Mesa, California. She has been practicing medicine for over 10 years. Dr. Zhong is rated as an Advanced 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 Dysarthria, Brain Herniation, Stroke, and Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure.

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

    Grossmont Hospital Corporation

    5555 Grossmont Center Dr, 
    La Mesa, CA 
     (4.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Brian Moore is an Interventional Radiologist practicing medicine in La Mesa, California. Dr. Moore is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. He is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Ascites, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Gastrostomy, and Vertebroplasty.

    Distinguished in Stroke
    Distinguished in Stroke
    Referral may be required

    Victoria Sharma MD Inc

    5525 Grossmont Center Dr Ste 602, 
    La Mesa, CA 
     (5.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, French, Hebrew, Spanish, Tamil
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Sabareesh Natarajan is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in La Mesa, California. Dr. Natarajan is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Brain Aneurysm, Stroke, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Thrombectomy, and Stent Placement. Dr. Natarajan is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Neurophysiology Inc.

    5395 Ruffin Rd Ste 102, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (9.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Bruno Flores is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Flores 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, Stent Placement, and Transmyocardial Revascularization.

    Experienced in Stroke
    Experienced in Stroke
    Referral may be required

    Moores Cancer Center At UC San Diego Health

    3855 Health Sciences Dr, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (14.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Marc Schwartz is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in San Diego, CA. Dr. Schwartz is rated as an Experienced 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 Meningioma, Acoustic Neuroma, Schwannoma, Awake Craniotomy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Schwartz is board certified in American Board Of Neurological Surgery.

    Experienced in Stroke
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Stroke
    Internal Medicine

    San Ysidro Health Santee Family Medicine

    120 Town Center Pkwy, 
    Santee, CA 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Abbas Ali is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Santee, California. Dr. Ali is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. His clinical expertise encompasses Stroke, Hypertensive Heart Disease, Sclerosing Cholangitis, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Ali is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Stroke
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Stroke
    Internal Medicine

    Lakeside Special Care Center

    11962 Woodside Ave, 
    Lakeside, CA 
     (2.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Bernard Michlin is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Lakeside, California. Dr. Michlin 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 Schizoaffective Disorder, Acquired Hemophilia, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Gastrostomy, and Ureteroscopy.

    Experienced in Stroke
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Stroke
    Family Medicine

    La Maestra Community Health Centers

    1032 Broadway, 
    El Cajon, CA 
     (2.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Rami Michael is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in El Cajon, California. Dr. Michael is rated as an Experienced 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 Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Hypertension, and Familial Hypertension.

    Experienced in Stroke
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Stroke
    Internal Medicine

    San Diego Critical Care Medical Group Inc.

    2732 Navajo Rd Ste 202-A, 
    El Cajon, CA 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Rabee Paul is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in El Cajon, California. Dr. Paul 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, Peptic Ulcer, Necrosis, Endoscopy, and Bone Graft.

    Experienced in Stroke
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Stroke
    Internal Medicine

    Zavaro Cardiovascular Institute AMC

    300 S Pierce St Ste 102, 
    El Cajon, CA 
     (3.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Marin Nishimura is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in El Cajon, California. Dr. Nishimura is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. She is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Lipogranulomatosis, Lipoid Proteinosis, Familial Hypertension, and Hypertension.

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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 santee, 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 santee, 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 santee, 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 santee, 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 santee, 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 santee, 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 santee, 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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