The 20 Best Stroke Doctors Near Me in norwalk, IA

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 108 doctor with experience in Stroke near norwalk, IA. Of these, 84 are Experienced, 22 are Advanced and 2 are Distinguished.

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108 providers found
    Experienced in Stroke
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Stroke
    Family Medicine

    MercyOne Norwalk Family Medicine

    9421 MarketPlace Dr., 
    Norwalk, IA 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Michael Agey is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Norwalk, Iowa. Dr. Agey 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 Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, and Familial Hypertension. Dr. Agey is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Diagnostic Imaging Associates

    1111 6th Ave., 
    Des Moines, IA 
     (9.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Mitchell Erickson is a Radiologist and a Neurologist practicing medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Erickson is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. He is also highly rated in 74 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Stroke, Herniated Disk, Pulmonary Fibrosis, and Familial Porencephaly. Dr. Erickson is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Stroke
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Stroke
    Family Medicine

    MercyOne South Des Moines Family Medicine

    6601 Southwest 9th Street, Suite 1, 
    Des Moines, IA 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dennis Zachary is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Zachary 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 Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, and Diffuse Idiopathic Skeletal Hyperostosis.

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    Experienced in Stroke
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Stroke
    Family Medicine

    MercyOne Indianola Family Medicine

    307 E. Scenic Valley Ave., 
    Indianola, IA 
     (9.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Candice Smith is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Indianola, Iowa. Dr. Smith is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. She is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), High Cholesterol, and Familial Hypertension. Dr. Smith is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Stroke
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Stroke
    Family Medicine

    Regency Care Center

    815 High Rd, 
    Norwalk, IA 
     (0.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Dale Grunewald is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Norwalk, Iowa. Dr. Grunewald 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 Cellulitis, Alzheimer's Disease, Nonallergic Rhinopathy, and Muscle Atrophy. Dr. Grunewald is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Stroke
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Stroke
    Family Medicine

    Office

    6601 SW 9th St Ste 3, 
    Des Moines, IA 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Barbara White is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. White is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. She is also highly rated in 31 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Lymphoid Hyperplasia, Lymphofollicular Hyperplasia, Empyema, and Sinusitis. Dr. White is currently accepting new patients.

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

    MercyOne Des Moines Neurosurgery

    1111 6th Ave., Suite B1, 
    Des Moines, IA 
     (9.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Troy Munson is a Neurosurgery specialist and an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Munson 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 Subdural Hematoma, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Hydrocephalus, Awake Craniotomy, and Laminectomy. Dr. Munson is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Stroke
    Advanced in Stroke
    Referral may be required

    MercyOne Ruan Neurology Care

    1111 6th Ave., Suite A100, 
    Des Moines, IA 
     (9.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Heike Schmolck is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Schmolck is rated as an Advanced 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 Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus, Congenital Cardiovascular Shunt, Cerebellar Degeneration, and Alzheimer's Disease. Dr. Schmolck is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Diagnostic Imaging Associates

    1111 6th Ave., 
    Des Moines, IA 
     (9.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Karl Digman is an Interventional Radiologist and a Radiologist practicing medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Digman is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. He is also highly rated in 47 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Bronchogenic Cyst, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, and Pneumomediastinum. Dr. Digman is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Stroke
    Advanced in Stroke
    Referral may be required

    MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center

    1111 6th Ave., 
    Des Moines, IA 
     (9.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Malik Ghannam is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Ghannam is rated as an Advanced 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, Fibromuscular Dysplasia (FMD), Increased Intracranial Pressure, Necrotizing Myopathy (NM), and Thrombectomy. Dr. Ghannam is board certified in Neurology, American Board Of Psychiatry & Neurology. Dr. Ghannam is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Stroke
    Advanced in Stroke
    Referral may be required

    MercyOne Ruan Neurology Care

    1111 6th Ave., Suite A100, 
    Des Moines, IA 
     (9.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Mark Puricelli is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Puricelli 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 Migraine, Migraine with Brainstem Aura, Peripheral Neuropathy, and Memory Loss. Dr. Puricelli is currently accepting new patients.

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

    MercyOne Ruan Neurology Care

    1111 6th Ave., Suite A100, 
    Des Moines, IA 
     (9.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Bruce Hughes is a Neurologist and a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Hughes is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. He is also highly rated in 25 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), Myelin Oligodendrocyte Glycoprotein Antibody-Associated Disease, and Transverse Myelitis. Dr. Hughes is currently accepting new patients.

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

    MercyOne Ruan Neurology Care

    1111 6th Ave., Suite A100, 
    Des Moines, IA 
     (9.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    John Wright is a Neurologist and a Sleep Medicine provider practicing medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Wright 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 Drowsiness, Excessive Daytime Sleepiness, Memory Loss, and Seizures. Dr. Wright is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Stroke
    Neurology | Intensive Care Medicine
    Advanced in Stroke
    Neurology | Intensive Care Medicine
    Referral may be required

    MercyOne Ruan Neurology Care

    1111 6th Ave., Suite A100, 
    Des Moines, IA 
     (9.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Arabic, Armenian, Turkish
    Accepting New Patients

    Paul Babikian is a Neurologist and an Intensive Care Medicine provider practicing medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Babikian is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. He is also highly rated in 29 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Seizures, Epilepsy, Memory Loss, and Lafora Disease. Dr. Babikian is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Stroke
    Advanced in Stroke
    Referral may be required

    MercyOne Ruan Neurology Care

    1111 6th Avenue, Suite A100, 
    Des Moines, IA 
     (9.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Keith Kohout is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Kohout is rated as an Advanced 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 Parkinson's Disease, Movement Disorders, Drug Induced Dyskinesia, and Memory Loss. Dr. Kohout is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Stroke
    Neurosurgery | Pediatrics | Thoracic Surgery
    Advanced in Stroke
    Neurosurgery | Pediatrics | Thoracic Surgery
    Referral may be required

    MercyOne Des Moines Neurosurgery

    1111 6th Avenue, Suite B1, 
    Des Moines, IA 
     (9.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Russian
    Accepting New Patients

    Esmiralda Henderson is a Neurosurgery specialist and a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Henderson is rated as an Advanced 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 Essential Tremor, Subdural Hematoma, Delirium, Laminectomy, and Awake Craniotomy. Dr. Henderson is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Stroke
    Advanced in Stroke
    Referral may be required

    MercyOne Ruan Neurology Care

    1111 6th Avenue, Suite A100, 
    Des Moines, IA 
     (9.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Michael Jacoby is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Jacoby is rated as an Advanced 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 Migraine, Alzheimer's Disease, Epilepsy, and Drug Induced Dyskinesia. Dr. Jacoby is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Stroke
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Stroke
    Internal Medicine

    Broadlawns Medical Center

    1801 Hickman Rd, 
    Des Moines, IA 
     (10.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Douglas Hanson is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Hanson 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 Chronic Pain, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Hepatitis C, Hepatitis, and Endoscopy. Dr. Hanson is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Stroke
    Advanced in Stroke
    Referral may be required

    Office

    1215 Pleasant St Ste 608, 
    Des Moines, IA 
     (8.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    David Boarini is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Boarini 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 Stroke, Delirium, Spinal Stenosis, Microdiscectomy, and Cervical Disc Surgery. Dr. Boarini is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Stroke
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Stroke
    Internal Medicine

    Unitypoint Clinic Internal Medicine-Methodist Plaza

    1221 Pleasant St Ste 200, 
    Des Moines, IA 
     (8.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Michael O'conner is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. O'conner is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. He is also highly rated in 34 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Dementia, Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Hypertension. Dr. O'conner 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 norwalk, 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 norwalk, 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 norwalk, 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 norwalk, 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 norwalk, 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 norwalk, 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 norwalk, 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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