The 20 Best Stroke Doctors Near Me in West Des Moines, IA

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The 20 Best Stroke Doctors near West Des Moines, IA

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 97 doctor with experience in Stroke near West Des Moines, IA. Of these, 73 are Experienced, 20 are Advanced and 4 are Distinguished.

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    Indunil Karunasekera
    Distinguished in Stroke
    Distinguished in Stroke

    Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center

    1111 6th Ave, 
    Des Moines, IA 
     (7.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Indunil Karunasekera is a Radiologist in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Karunasekera is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. Her top areas of expertise are Stroke, Pulmonary Fibrosis, Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation, and Invertebral Disc Disease.

    Distinguished in Stroke
    Distinguished in Stroke

    Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center

    1111 6th Ave, 
    Des Moines, IA 
     (7.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mitchell Erickson is a Radiologist in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Erickson is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. His top areas of expertise are Stroke, Herniated Disk, Pulmonary Fibrosis, and Choroid Plexus Cyst.

    Distinguished in Stroke
    Distinguished in Stroke

    Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center

    1111 6th Ave, 
    Des Moines, IA 
     (7.2 miles away)
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Nandita Agarwal is a Radiologist in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Agarwal has been practicing medicine for over 10 years and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. Her top areas of expertise are Stroke, Pneumomediastinum, Pleurisy, and Pleural Effusion.

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    Experienced in Stroke
    Experienced in Stroke

    Iowa Radiology P C.

    12368 Stratford Dr Ste 300, 
    Clive, IA 
     (3.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Charles De Pena is a Radiologist in Clive, Iowa. Dr. De Pena is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. His top areas of expertise are Stroke, Aseptic and Alopecic Nodules of Scalp (AANS), Headache, Vertebroplasty, and Bone Graft.

    Kyle Jorgensen
    Advanced in Stroke
    Advanced in Stroke

    Office

    1111 6th Ave Ste A100, 
    Des Moines, IA 
     (7.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Kyle Jorgensen is a Neurologist in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Jorgensen is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. His top areas of expertise are Epilepsy, Opsoclonus-Myoclonus Syndrome, Seizures, and Memory Loss.

    Advanced in Stroke
    Physiatry
    Advanced in Stroke
    Physiatry

    Office

    12493 University Ave Ste 100, 
    Clive, IA 
     (3.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ai Phu is a Physiatrist in Clive, Iowa. Dr. Phu is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. Her top areas of expertise are Hemiplegia, Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), Chronic Subdural Hematoma, and Subdural Hematoma.

    Lazaro Rabang
    Experienced in Stroke
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Stroke
    Internal Medicine

    Mercy Clinics Inc.

    4005 NW Urbandale Dr, 
    Urbandale, IA 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Lazaro Rabang is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Urbandale, Iowa. Dr. Rabang is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. His top areas of expertise are Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and High Cholesterol.

    Distinguished in Stroke
    Neurosurgery
    Distinguished in Stroke
    Neurosurgery

    Office

    1215 Pleasant St Ste 608, 
    Des Moines, IA 
     (7.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Joseph Sherrill, MD, FACS has over 20 years of experience in trauma and complex spinal injuries. The most rewarding part of his job is witnessing a patient who recovers function after a life-threatening spine or brain injury. Dr. Sherrill is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. His top areas of expertise are Stroke, Delirium, Subdural Hematoma, Microdiscectomy, and Cervical Disc Surgery.

    Advanced in Stroke
    Advanced in Stroke

    Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center

    1111 6th Ave, 
    Des Moines, IA 
     (7.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    William Young is a Radiologist in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Young is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. His top areas of expertise are ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, Stroke, Congenital Athymia, and Pulmonary Fibrosis.

    Advanced in Stroke
    Radiology
    Advanced in Stroke
    Radiology

    Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center

    1111 6th Ave, 
    Des Moines, IA 
     (7.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Karl Digman is a Radiologist in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Digman is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. His top areas of expertise are Bronchogenic Cyst, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, and Pneumomediastinum.

    Advanced in Stroke
    Advanced in Stroke

    Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center

    1111 6th Ave, 
    Des Moines, IA 
     (7.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    George Brown is a Radiologist in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Brown is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. His top areas of expertise are Cerebellar Multiple System Atrophy, Hepatocerebral Degeneration, Stroke, and Cerebellar Degeneration.

    Alan Mcdaniel
    Experienced in Stroke
    Experienced in Stroke

    Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center

    1111 6th Ave, 
    Des Moines, IA 
     (7.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Alan Mcdaniel is a Radiologist in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Mcdaniel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. His top areas of expertise are Ascites, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Lung Nodules, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Stroke
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Stroke
    Internal Medicine

    The Iowa Clinic PC

    5950 University Ave Ste 151, 
    West Des Moines, IA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Medical Director for Wesley Hospice. Dr. Jones is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. Her top areas of expertise are Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, Osteomyelitis in Children, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Stroke
    Experienced in Stroke

    Children's Eye Clinic PC

    6000 University Ave Ste 210, 
    West Des Moines, IA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Calvin Hansen is a Neurologist in West Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Hansen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. His top areas of expertise are Spasticity, Primary Progressive Aphasia, Frontotemporal Dementia, and Myasthenia Gravis.

    Experienced in Stroke
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Stroke
    Internal Medicine

    Office

    1776 Westlakes Pkwy Ste 100, 
    West Des Moines, IA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Peter Read is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in West Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Read is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. His top areas of expertise are Sepsis, Neurotoxicity Syndromes, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Stroke
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Stroke
    Internal Medicine

    The Iowa Clinic PC

    5950 University Ave Ste 151, 
    West Des Moines, IA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ashley Simpson-Nedved, DO joined The Iowa Clinic because of its multi-specialty approach to care and focus on the patient experience. Dr. Nedved chose Internal Medicine for the complexity of chronic illness and because of her compassion for this patient population. Dr. Simpson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. Her top areas of expertise are Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Obesity in Children.

    Experienced in Stroke
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Stroke
    Family Medicine

    Dale M. Grunewald DO PC

    230 S 68th St Ste 1203, 
    West Des Moines, IA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dale Grunewald is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in West Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Grunewald is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. His top areas of expertise are Cellulitis, Alzheimer's Disease, Nonallergic Rhinopathy, and Muscle Atrophy.

    Experienced in Stroke
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Stroke
    Internal Medicine

    The Iowa Clinic PC

    5950 University Ave Ste 151, 
    West Des Moines, IA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jeffrey Defrancisco is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in West Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Defrancisco is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. His top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Penile Cancer, Familial Hypertension, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Stroke
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Stroke
    Internal Medicine

    The Iowa Clinic PC

    5950 University Ave Ste 151, 
    West Des Moines, IA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dr. Monson enjoys practicing Internal Medicine because it allows him to cover a wide variety of conditions and get to know his patients and their families over time. He appreciates the overall lifestyle of being a Primary Care physician. Dr. Monson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. His top areas of expertise are Osteomyelitis in Children, Hypertension, Hemolytic Anemia, and Hemolytic Crisis.

    Experienced in Stroke
    Physiatry
    Experienced in Stroke
    Physiatry

    The Iowa Clinic PC

    5950 University Ave Ste 380, 
    West Des Moines, IA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Todd Troll is a Physiatrist in West Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Troll is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. His top area of expertise is Stroke.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    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 West Des Moines, IA?

    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 West Des Moines, IA?

    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 West Des Moines, IA?

    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 West Des Moines, IA?

    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 West Des Moines, IA?

    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 West Des Moines, IA?

    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 West Des Moines, IA?

    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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