The 20 Best Stroke Doctors Near Me in vista, CA

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 170 doctor with experience in Stroke near vista, CA. Of these, 151 are Experienced, 17 are Advanced and 2 are Distinguished.

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170 providers found
    Experienced in Stroke
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Stroke
    Internal Medicine

    Optum - Vista

    145 Thunder Dr, 
    Vista, CA 
     (2.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Ethan Nguyen is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Vista, California. Dr. Nguyen is rated as an Experienced 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 Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Sitosterolemia. Dr. Nguyen is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Nguyen is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Stroke
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Stroke
    Internal Medicine

    John H. Clancy, Do And Tara Leigh Clancy Do Medical Corporation

    2375 S Melrose Dr, 
    Vista, CA 
     (3.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    John Clancy is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Vista, California. Dr. Clancy 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 Fifth Disease, Diabetic Neuropathy, Herpetic Stomatitis, and Gingivostomatitis. Dr. Clancy is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Stroke
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Stroke
    Family Medicine

    Scripps Coastal Medical Center Oceanside-Mission Avenue

    4318 Mission Ave, 
    Oceanside, CA 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    James Groth is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Oceanside, California. Dr. Groth 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 Chronic Pain, Bronchitis, Sciatica, and Scoliosis. Dr. Groth is currently accepting new patients.

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    Advanced in Stroke
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Stroke
    Internal Medicine

    Vista Community Clinic

    1000 Vale Terrace Dr, 
    Vista, CA 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Leila Shabanian is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Vista, California. Dr. Shabanian is rated as an Advanced 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 Sepsis, Pneumonia, Stroke, Gastrostomy, and Hip Replacement.

    Distinguished in Stroke
    Distinguished in Stroke
    Referral may be required

    The Neurology Center

    6010 Hidden Valley Rd, 
    Carlsbad, CA 
     (6.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Remia Paduga is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Carlsbad, California. Dr. Paduga 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 Seizures, Stroke, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, and Delirium. Dr. Paduga is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology.

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

    North County Radiology Escondido LLC

    1955 Citracado Pkwy, 
    Escondido, CA 
     (9.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Jackson Penry is a Neuroradiologist practicing medicine in Escondido, California. Dr. Penry 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, Gallbladder Disease, Biliary Dyskinesia, and Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation. Dr. Penry is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Stroke
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Stroke
    Family Medicine

    Office

    130 Cedar Rd Ste 100, 
    Vista, CA 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kusum Sinha is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Vista, California. Dr. Sinha is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. Her clinical expertise encompasses Tracheitis, Bronchitis, Lymphangitis, and Cellulitis.

    Experienced in Stroke
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Stroke
    Internal Medicine

    Vista Community Clinic

    1000 Vale Terrace Dr, 
    Vista, CA 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Victor Souza is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Vista, California. Dr. Souza 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, Pneumonia, Stroke, Stent Placement, and Transmyocardial Revascularization.

    Experienced in Stroke
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Stroke
    Internal Medicine

    Vista Community Clinic

    1000 Vale Terrace Dr, 
    Vista, CA 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Marc Dao is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Vista, California. Dr. Dao is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. His clinical expertise encompasses Sepsis, Pneumonia, Atypical Pneumonia, Endoscopy, and Pacemaker Implantation.

    Experienced in Stroke
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Stroke
    Internal Medicine

    Vista Community Clinic

    1000 Vale Terrace Dr, 
    Vista, CA 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ardeth Copeland is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Vista, California. Dr. Copeland is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. Her clinical expertise encompasses Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, and Peptic Ulcer.

    Experienced in Stroke
    Experienced in Stroke
    Referral may be required

    Office

    440 S Melrose Dr Ste 240, 
    Vista, CA 
     (2.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Laura Desadier is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Vista, California. Dr. Desadier is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. Her clinical expertise encompasses Stroke, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), and Seizures.

    Experienced in Stroke
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Stroke
    Family Medicine

    Tri-City Primary Care Medical Group Inc.

    1926 Via Ctr, 
    Vista, CA 
     (2.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Loren Novak is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Vista, California. Dr. Novak 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 Retinopathy Arteriosclerotic, Obesity, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), and Hypertension. Dr. Novak is board certified in American Board Of Family Medicine.

    Experienced in Stroke
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Stroke
    Internal Medicine

    Tri-City Primary Care Medical Group

    1926 Via Ctr, 
    Vista, CA 
     (2.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Sam Baroudi is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Vista, California. Dr. Baroudi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. He is also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 8, Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 10, Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 5, Gastrostomy, and Pacemaker Implantation. Dr. Baroudi is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Experienced in Stroke
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Stroke
    Internal Medicine

    Xiangli Li, M.D., Tri-City Primary Care Medical Group Inc.

    1926 Via Ctr, 
    Vista, CA 
     (2.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Xiangli Li is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Vista, California. Dr. Li 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 Congenital Sucrase-Isomaltase Deficiency, Glucose-Galactose Malabsorption Deficiency, Glucose Phosphate Isomerase Deficiency, Sepsis, and Endoscopy. Dr. Li is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Experienced in Stroke
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Stroke
    Family Medicine

    Rancho Santa Fe. Medical Group Inc.

    3230 Waring Ct Ste Q, 
    Oceanside, CA 
     (2.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Luis Navazo is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Oceanside, California. Dr. Navazo 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 Ringworm, Stasis Dermatitis and Ulcers, Peptic Ulcer, and Cellulitis.

    Experienced in Stroke
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Stroke
    Family Medicine

    Surfside Medical Group

    3230 Waring Ct, Ste J, 
    Oceanside, CA 
     (2.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Stewart Wilkey is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Oceanside, California. Dr. Wilkey 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 Osteomyelitis in Children, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Erectile Dysfunction (ED), and Persistent Genital Arousal Disorder. Dr. Wilkey is currently accepting new patients.

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

    North County Radiology - Oceanside

    3909 Waring Rd, 
    Oceanside, CA 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Charles Mcgraw is an Interventional Radiologist practicing medicine in Oceanside, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Mcgraw 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 Ascites, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Pleurisy, Liver Embolization, and Bone Graft.

    Experienced in Stroke
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Stroke
    Family Medicine

    Wu Medical Corporation

    3156 Vista Way Ste 405, 
    Oceanside, CA 
     (3.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Scott Worman is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Oceanside, California. Dr. Worman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. His clinical expertise encompasses Sepsis, Stroke, Pneumonia, Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Stroke
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Stroke
    Internal Medicine

    Tri-City Medical Center

    4002 Vista Way, 
    Oceanside, CA 
     (3.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Zhong Zhao is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Oceanside, California. Dr. Zhao 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, Stroke, Atypical Pneumonia, Gastrostomy, and Hip Replacement.

    Experienced in Stroke
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Stroke
    Internal Medicine

    Tri-City Medical Center

    4002 Vista Way, 
    Oceanside, CA 
     (3.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Melaku Birhanie is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Oceanside, California. Dr. Birhanie 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, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Stroke, Gastrostomy, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

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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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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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