The 20 Best Stroke Doctors Near Me in Crystal Lake, IL

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The 20 Best Stroke Doctors near Crystal Lake, IL

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 96 doctor with experience in Stroke near Crystal Lake, IL. Of these, 73 are Experienced, 14 are Advanced and 9 are Distinguished.

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    Paul L. Grindstaff
    Advanced in Stroke
    Advanced in Stroke

    Northwestern Medical Group

    360 E Station Dr Ste 300, Suite 300, 
    Crystal Lake, IL 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Paul Grindstaff is a Neurologist in Crystal Lake, Illinois. Dr. Grindstaff is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. His top areas of expertise are Seizures, Peripheral Neuropathy, Vitamin B12 Deficiency Anemia, and Memory Loss. Dr. Grindstaff is currently accepting new patients.

    Heeren R. Patel
    Advanced in Stroke
    Advanced in Stroke
    360 E Station Dr Ste 300, 
    Crystal Lake, IL 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Heeren Patel is a Neurologist in Crystal Lake, Illinois. Dr. Patel has been practicing medicine for over 18 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. His top areas of expertise are Stroke, Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), Epilepsy, and Seizures.

    Aslam M. Khaja
    Distinguished in Stroke
    Distinguished in Stroke

    Northwest Neurology, Ltd

    22285 N Pepper Rd, 
    Lake Barrington, IL 
     (7.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Aslam Khaja is a Neurologist in Lake Barrington, Illinois. Dr. Khaja is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. His top areas of expertise are Stroke, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, Seizures, and Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA).

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    Stephen A. Trevick
    Distinguished in Stroke
    Distinguished in Stroke

    Northwest Neurology, Ltd

    22285 N Pepper Rd, 
    Lake Barrington, IL 
     (7.8 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Stephen Trevick is a Neurologist in Lake Barrington, Illinois. Dr. Trevick has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. His top areas of expertise are Stroke, Epilepsy with Myoclonic-Atonic Seizures, West Syndrome, and Myoclonic Epilepsy.

    Jordan S. Samuels
    Distinguished in Stroke
    Internal Medicine
    Distinguished in Stroke
    Internal Medicine

    Northwest Neurology, Ltd

    22285 N Pepper Rd, 
    Lake Barrington, IL 
     (7.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jordan Samuels is an Internal Medicine provider in Lake Barrington, Illinois. Dr. Samuels is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. His top areas of expertise are Stroke, Dysarthria, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, and Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA).

    Sohal Patel
    Distinguished in Stroke
    Neurology
    Distinguished in Stroke
    Neurology

    Northwest Neurology, Ltd.

    22285 N. Pepper Rd., Suite 401, 
    Lake Barrington, IL 
     (7.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Sohal Patel is a Neurologist in Lake Barrington, Illinois. Dr. Patel is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. His top areas of expertise are Stroke, Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), Dysarthria, and Hemiplegia.

    Sanford Sherman
    Distinguished in Stroke
    Distinguished in Stroke

    Northwest Neurology, Ltd.

    22285 N. Pepper Rd., Suite 401, 
    Lake Barrington, IL 
     (7.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Sanford Sherman is a Neurologist in Lake Barrington, Illinois. Dr. Sherman is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. His top areas of expertise are Stroke, Memory Loss, Peripheral Neuropathy, and Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA).

    Karim R. Nahra
    Distinguished in Stroke
    Distinguished in Stroke

    Northwest Neurology, Ltd

    22285 N Pepper Rd, 
    Lake Barrington, IL 
     (7.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Karim Nahra is a Neurologist in Lake Barrington, Illinois. Dr. Nahra is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. His top areas of expertise are Stroke, Hemiplegia, Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), and Dysarthria.

    Barry Bikshorn
    Distinguished in Stroke
    Distinguished in Stroke

    Northwest Neurology, Ltd.

    22285 N. Pepper Rd., Suite 401, 
    Lake Barrington, IL 
     (7.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Barry Bikshorn is a Neurologist in Lake Barrington, Illinois. Dr. Bikshorn is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. His top areas of expertise are Trigeminal Neuralgia, Stroke, Memory Loss, and Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA).

    Benjamin J. Nager
    Experienced in Stroke
    Experienced in Stroke
    360 E Station Dr Ste 300, 
    Crystal Lake, IL 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Benjamin Nager is a Neurologist in Crystal Lake, Illinois. Dr. Nager is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. His top areas of expertise are Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Seizures, Vitamin B12 Deficiency Anemia, and Central Sleep Apnea.

    Ricardo D. Kohn
    Experienced in Stroke
    Experienced in Stroke
    360 E Station Dr Ste 300, 
    Crystal Lake, IL 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ricardo Kohn is a Neurologist in Crystal Lake, Illinois. Dr. Kohn is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. His top areas of expertise are Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), Stroke, Seizures, and Myasthenia Gravis.

    Distinguished in Stroke
    Neurosurgery
    Distinguished in Stroke
    Neurosurgery

    Antonio C Yuk MD SC

    360 Station Dr Ste 240, 
    Crystal Lake, IL 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Antonio Yuk is a Neurosurgery provider in Crystal Lake, Illinois. Dr. Yuk is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. His top areas of expertise are Delirium, Stroke, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Subdural Hematoma, and Gastrostomy.

    Christopher K. Chan
    Experienced in Stroke
    Interventional Radiology
    Experienced in Stroke
    Interventional Radiology
    445 Park Ave, 
    Cary, IL 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Christopher Chan is an Interventional Radiologist in Cary, Illinois. Dr. Chan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. His top areas of expertise are Lung Cancer, Carbuncle, Boils, Liver Embolization, and Endoscopy.

    Ernest A. Conti
    Experienced in Stroke
    Interventional Radiology
    Experienced in Stroke
    Interventional Radiology
    445 Park Ave, 
    Cary, IL 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Ernest Conti is an Interventional Radiologist in Cary, Illinois. Dr. Conti is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. His top areas of expertise are Varicose Veins, Pleural Effusion, Pleurisy, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Liver Embolization.

    Advanced in Stroke
    Physiatry
    Advanced in Stroke
    Physiatry

    Northwestern Medicine Woodstock Hospital

    3701 Doty Rd, 
    Woodstock, IL 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Thomas Pang is a Physiatrist in Woodstock, Illinois. Dr. Pang is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. His top areas of expertise are Guillain-Barre Syndrome, Miller-Fisher Syndrome, Stroke, and Hemiplegia.

    Adnan Qadir
    Experienced in Stroke
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Stroke
    Family Medicine

    Advocate Medical Group Primary Care

    600 S Randall Rd, Ste 210, 
    Algonquin, IL 
     (5.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Adnan Qadir is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Algonquin, Illinois. Dr. Qadir is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. His top areas of expertise are Heart Attack, Diverticular Disease, Acute Kidney Failure, Endoscopy, and Ureteroscopy.

    Arun Narang
    Experienced in Stroke
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Stroke
    Internal Medicine

    Advocate Medical Group

    633 Ridgeview Dr, 
    Mchenry, IL 
     (5.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Arun Narang is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Mchenry, Illinois. Dr. Narang is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Lung Metastases, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Stroke
    Neurology
    Experienced in Stroke
    Neurology

    Northwestern Medicine Neurosciences Crystal Lake

    360 Station Dr Ste 300, 
    Crystal Lake, IL 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jesse Taber is a Neurologist in Crystal Lake, Illinois. Dr. Taber is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. His top areas of expertise are Autosomal Dominant Nocturnal Frontal Lobe Epilepsy (ADNFLE), Partial Seizure, Migraine with Brainstem Aura, and Seizures.

    Experienced in Stroke
    Experienced in Stroke
    3701 Doty Rd, 
    Woodstock, IL 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Elizabeth Aguila is a Physiatrist in Woodstock, Illinois. Dr. Aguila is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. Her top areas of expertise are Stroke, Miller-Fisher Syndrome, Guillain-Barre Syndrome, and Volkmann Contracture.

    Kanu K. Panchal
    Advanced in Stroke
    Neurosurgery
    Advanced in Stroke
    Neurosurgery

    Kanu Panchal, MD, SC

    1491 Merchant Dr, 
    Algonquin, IL 
     (6.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kanu Panchal is a Neurosurgery provider in Algonquin, Illinois. Dr. Panchal is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. His top areas of expertise are Subdural Hematoma, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Delirium, Awake Craniotomy, and Microdiscectomy.

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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 Crystal Lake, IL?

    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 Crystal Lake, IL?

    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 Crystal Lake, IL?

    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 Crystal Lake, IL?

    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 Crystal Lake, IL?

    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 Crystal Lake, IL?

    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 Crystal Lake, IL?

    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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