The 20 Best Stroke Doctors Near Me in prospect, CT

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 300 doctor with experience in Stroke near prospect, CT. Of these, 240 are Experienced, 42 are Advanced, 9 are Distinguished and 9 are Elite.

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    Elite in Stroke
    Elite in Stroke
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    Yale University

    8 Devine St, 
    North Haven, CT 
     (9.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Joseph Schindler is a Neurologist practicing medicine in North Haven, Connecticut. Dr. Schindler 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, Apoplexy, Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), Thrombectomy, and Stent Placement.

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

    Saint Mary's Hospital - Neurology

    56 Franklin St, 5th Fl, 
    Waterbury, CT 
     (4.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Pooia Fattahi is a Neurologist and a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Waterbury, Connecticut. Dr. Fattahi is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. He is also highly rated in 28 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Migraine, Memory Loss, Seizures, and Drug Induced Dyskinesia. Dr. Fattahi is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry & Neurology, Neurology and American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology, Neurology. Dr. Fattahi is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Stroke
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Stroke
    Internal Medicine

    East Main Internal Medicine

    1981 E Main St, 2nd Fl, 
    Waterbury, CT 
     (3.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Seth Clohosey is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Waterbury, Connecticut. Dr. Clohosey is rated as an Experienced 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 Cirrhosis, Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, and Familial Hypertension. Dr. Clohosey is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Clohosey is currently accepting new patients.

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    Elite in Stroke
    Elite in Stroke
    Referral may be required

    Office

    15 York St Fl 9, 
    New Haven, CT 
     (13.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Pooja Khatri is a Neurologist practicing medicine in New Haven, Connecticut. Dr. Khatri is rated as an Elite 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 Stroke, Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Thrombectomy, and Embolectomy. Dr. Khatri is currently accepting new patients.

    Elite in Stroke
    Elite in Stroke
    Referral may be required

    Yale New Haven Hospital

    20 York St, 
    New Haven, CT 
     (13.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Guido Falcone is a Neurologist practicing medicine in New Haven, Connecticut. Dr. Falcone is rated as an Elite 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 Stroke, Subdural Hematoma, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Thrombectomy, and Stent Placement.

    Elite in Stroke
    Elite in Stroke
    Referral may be required

    Yale University

    15 York St, 
    New Haven, CT 
     (13.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kevin Sheth is a Neurologist practicing medicine in New Haven, Connecticut. Dr. Sheth is rated as an Elite 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, Subdural Hematoma, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Thrombectomy, and Craniectomy.

    Elite in Stroke
    Elite in Stroke
    Referral may be required

    Yale University

    15 York St, 
    New Haven, CT 
     (13.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Nils Petersen is a Neurologist practicing medicine in New Haven, Connecticut. Dr. Petersen 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, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Low Blood Pressure, Thrombectomy, and Osteotomy.

    Elite in Stroke
    Elite in Stroke
    Referral may be required

    Yale University School Of Medicine

    333 Cedar St, 
    New Haven, CT 
     (14.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Charles Matouk is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in New Haven, Connecticut. Dr. Matouk is rated as an Elite 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 Stroke, Hydrocephalus, Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus, Thrombectomy, and Stent Placement.

    Elite in Stroke
    Elite in Stroke
    Referral may be required

    Radiology And Biomedical Imaging-New Haven-Yale Physicians Building

    800 Howard Ave, 
    New Haven, CT 
     (14.0 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish

    Adam De Havenon is a Neurologist practicing medicine in New Haven, Connecticut. He has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. De Havenon is rated as an Elite 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, Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), Thrombectomy, and Stent Placement.

    Elite in Stroke
    Elite in Stroke
    Referral may be required

    Radiology And Biomedical Imaging-New Haven-Yale Physicians Building

    800 Howard Ave, 
    New Haven, CT 
     (14.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Adam Jasne is a Neurologist practicing medicine in New Haven, Connecticut. Dr. Jasne is rated as an Elite 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, Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), Apoplexy, Thrombectomy, and Gastrostomy.

    Elite in Stroke
    Elite in Stroke
    Referral may be required

    Radiology And Biomedical Imaging-New Haven-Yale Physicians Building

    800 Howard Ave, 
    New Haven, CT 
     (14.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Lauren Sansing is a Neurologist practicing medicine in New Haven, Connecticut. Dr. Sansing 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, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), Thrombectomy, and Transmyocardial Revascularization.

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

    Prospect Diagnostic Imaging

    166 Waterbury Rd, Suite 105, 
    Prospect, CT 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Bradley Leypold is a Radiologist and an Interventional Radiologist practicing medicine in Prospect, Connecticut. Dr. Leypold is rated as an Advanced 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 Hepatocerebral Degeneration, Cerebellar Multiple System Atrophy, Cerebellar Degeneration, and Herniated Disk. Dr. Leypold is board certified in American Board Of Diagnostic Radiology. Dr. Leypold is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Stroke
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Stroke
    Internal Medicine

    Hartford Healthcare Medical Group

    765 West Johnson Ave, 
    Cheshire, CT 
     (3.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Cassandra Muxen is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Cheshire, Connecticut. Dr. Muxen is rated as an Experienced 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 Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, and Familial Hypopituitarism. Dr. Muxen is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Muxen is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Stroke
    Advanced in Stroke
    Referral may be required

    Saint Mary's Hospital - Neurology

    56 Franklin St, 5th Fl, 
    Waterbury, CT 
     (4.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Katherine Kedzierski is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Waterbury, Connecticut. Dr. Kedzierski is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. She is also highly rated in 21 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Memory Loss, Seizures, Drug Induced Dyskinesia, and Familial Neurocardiogenic Syncope. Dr. Kedzierski is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry & Neurology, Neurology and American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology, Neurology. Dr. Kedzierski is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Stroke
    Neurology | Pain Medicine
    Advanced in Stroke
    Neurology | Pain Medicine
    Referral may be required

    Saint Mary's Hospital - Neurology

    56 Franklin St, 5th Fl, 
    Waterbury, CT 
     (4.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Aleksandr Isakov is a Neurologist and a Pain Medicine provider practicing medicine in Waterbury, Connecticut. Dr. Isakov 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 Migraine, Stroke, Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), and Miller-Fisher Syndrome. Dr. Isakov is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology, Pain Medicine , American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology, Neurology, and American Board Of Psychiatry & Neurology, Neurology . Dr. Isakov is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Stroke
    Neurology | Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine
    Advanced in Stroke
    Neurology | Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine
    Referral may be required

    Saint Mary's Hospital - Neurology

    56 Franklin St, 5th Fl, 
    Waterbury, CT 
     (4.4 miles away)
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Xiao Weng is a Neurologist and a Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine provider practicing medicine in Waterbury, Connecticut. He has been practicing medicine for over 10 years. Dr. Weng 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 Cramp-Fasciculation Syndrome, Migraine, Stroke, and Brain Herniation. Dr. Weng is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology, Neuromuscular Medicine , American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology, Neurology, and American Board Of Psychiatry & Neurology, Neurology . Dr. Weng is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Stroke
    Advanced in Stroke
    Referral may be required

    Saint Mary's Hospital - Neurology

    56 Franklin St, 5th Fl, 
    Waterbury, CT 
     (4.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Veeresh Shivamurthy is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Waterbury, Connecticut. Dr. Shivamurthy is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. He is also highly rated in 30 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, Seizures, Memory Loss, and Epilepsy. Dr. Shivamurthy is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry & Neurology, Neurology and American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology, Neurology. Dr. Shivamurthy is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Stroke
    Distinguished in Stroke
    Referral may be required

    Alliance Medical Group (Middlebury)

    1625 Straits Tpke, 
    Middlebury, CT 
     (6.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Jianhui Zhang is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Middlebury, Connecticut. Dr. Zhang is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. She is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, Seizures, Susac Syndrome, and Stroke. Dr. Zhang is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry & Neurology, Neurology and American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology, Neurology. Dr. Zhang is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Prospect Diagnostic Imaging

    166 Waterbury Rd, Suite 105, 
    Prospect, CT 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Paolo Olcese is a Radiologist and an Interventional Radiologist practicing medicine in Prospect, Connecticut. Dr. Olcese is rated as an Experienced 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 Hepatocerebral Degeneration, Cerebellar Multiple System Atrophy, Cerebellar Degeneration, and Herniated Disk. Dr. Olcese is board certified in American Board Of Diagnostic Radiology. Dr. Olcese is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Prospect Diagnostic Imaging

    166 Waterbury Rd, Suite 105, 
    Prospect, CT 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Farsi, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Pouya Aghajafari is a Radiologist and an Interventional Radiologist practicing medicine in Prospect, Connecticut. Dr. Aghajafari is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. He is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cerebellar Multiple System Atrophy, Hepatocerebral Degeneration, Cerebellar Degeneration, Pleurisy, and Pancreaticoduodenectomy. Dr. Aghajafari is board certified in American Board Of Radiology, Diagnostic Radiology. Dr. Aghajafari 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 prospect, CT?

    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 prospect, CT?

    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 prospect, CT?

    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 prospect, CT?

    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 prospect, CT?

    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 prospect, CT?

    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 prospect, CT?

    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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