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

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The 20 Best Stroke Doctors near Lake Forest, IL

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 205 doctor with experience in Stroke near Lake Forest, IL. Of these, 176 are Experienced, 23 are Advanced and 6 are Distinguished.

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    Archie L. Ong
    Distinguished in Stroke
    Distinguished in Stroke
    1000 N Westmoreland Rd, Level 3, 
    Lake Forest, IL 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    20+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Archie Ong is a Neurologist in Lake Forest, Illinois. Dr. Ong has been practicing medicine for over 20 years and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. His top areas of expertise are Stroke, Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), Transient Global Amnesia, and Apoplexy.

    Bradley T. Bagan
    Advanced in Stroke
    Advanced in Stroke

    Advocate Medical Group Neurosurgery

    716 S Milwaukee Ave, 
    Libertyville, IL 
     (5.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Bradley Bagan is a Neurosurgery provider in Libertyville, Illinois. Dr. Bagan is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. His top areas of expertise are Apoplexy, Subdural Hematoma, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Microdiscectomy, and Herniated Disc Surgery.

    Juan C. Tejada
    Advanced in Stroke
    Neurosurgery
    Advanced in Stroke
    Neurosurgery

    Advocate Medical Group Neurosurgery

    716 S Milwaukee Ave, 
    Libertyville, IL 
     (5.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish

    Juan Tejada is a Neurosurgery provider in Libertyville, Illinois. Dr. Tejada is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. His top areas of expertise are Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET), Posterior Fossa Tumor, Apoplexy, Awake Craniotomy, and Microdiscectomy.

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    Jonathan S. Citow
    Advanced in Stroke
    Advanced in Stroke

    Advocate Medical Group Neurosurgery

    716 S Milwaukee Ave, 
    Libertyville, IL 
     (5.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jonathan Citow is a Neurosurgery provider in Libertyville, Illinois. Dr. Citow is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Stenosis, Cervical Spondylosis, Spondylolisthesis, Herniated Disc Surgery, and Cervical Disc Surgery.

    Evan D. Allen
    Advanced in Stroke
    Advanced in Stroke
    1000 N Westmoreland Rd, Level 3, 
    Lake Forest, IL 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    35+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Evan Allen is a Neurologist in Lake Forest, Illinois. Dr. Allen has been practicing medicine for over 35 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. His top areas of expertise are Stroke, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), and Seizures.

    Advanced in Stroke
    Advanced in Stroke
    1000 N Westmoreland Rd, Level 3, 
    Lake Forest, IL 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    23+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Shana Margolis is a Physiatrist in Lake Forest, Illinois. Dr. Margolis has been practicing medicine for over 23 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. Her top areas of expertise are Opisthotonos, Muscle Spasms, Chronic Pain, and Hemiplegia.

    Michael T. Walsh
    Experienced in Stroke
    Experienced in Stroke
    1000 N Westmoreland Rd, Level 3, 
    Lake Forest, IL 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    25+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Michael Walsh is a Neurosurgery provider in Lake Forest, Illinois. Dr. Walsh has been practicing medicine for over 25 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. His top areas of expertise are Spondylolisthesis, Meningioma, Subdural Hematoma, Awake Craniotomy, and Laminectomy.

    Paul E. Later
    Experienced in Stroke
    Experienced in Stroke
    1000 N Westmoreland Rd, Level 3, 
    Lake Forest, IL 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    39+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Paul Later is a Neurologist in Lake Forest, Illinois. Dr. Later has been practicing medicine for over 39 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. His top areas of expertise are Cerebellar Degeneration, Migraine, Neuralgia, and Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo.

    Avram Fraint
    Experienced in Stroke
    Experienced in Stroke
    1000 N Westmoreland Rd, Level 3, 
    Lake Forest, IL 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    14+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Avram Fraint is a Neurologist in Lake Forest, Illinois. Dr. Fraint has been practicing medicine for over 14 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. His top areas of expertise are Movement Disorders, Parkinson's Disease, Drug Induced Dyskinesia, Supranuclear Ocular Palsy, and Deep Brain Stimulation.

    Richard A. Margolin
    Experienced in Stroke
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Stroke
    Family Medicine

    Advocate Medical Group Lincolnshire 100 Village Green

    100 Village Green Dr, Ste 120, 
    Lincolnshire, IL 
     (6.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Richard Margolin is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Lincolnshire, Illinois. Dr. Margolin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. His top areas of expertise are COVID-19, Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C), Alzheimer's Disease, Gastrostomy, and Hip Replacement.

    Experienced in Stroke
    Neuroradiology
    Experienced in Stroke
    Neuroradiology
    1000 N Westmoreland Rd, 
    Lake Forest, IL 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    26+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Liyuan Yu is a Neuroradiologist in Lake Forest, Illinois. Dr. Yu has been practicing medicine for over 26 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. Her top areas of expertise are Stroke, Gallbladder Disease, Carbuncle, and Boils.

    Jason Garti
    Advanced in Stroke
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Stroke
    Internal Medicine

    Endeavor Health Medical Group

    915 S. Waukegan Rd., Suite 200, 
    Lake Forest, IL 
     (2.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jason T. Garti, MD, an internal medicine specialist at Endeavor Health, provides comprehensive primary care for adults, with a focus on preventive care, physical exams and the management of chronic conditions such as hypertension. Dr. Garti works closely with patients to support long-term health goals and provides guidance on lifestyle changes that promote overall wellbeing. Dr. Garti is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. His top areas of expertise are Hives, Stroke, Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer, and Bronchitis.

    Experienced in Stroke
    Experienced in Stroke

    Federal Health Care Center

    3001 Green Bay Rd, 
    North Chicago, IL 
     (3.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    German Kilimnik is a Radiologist in North Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Kilimnik is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. His top areas of expertise are Pleurisy, Gallbladder Disease, Diverticular Disease, and Lymphofollicular Hyperplasia.

    Alexander Zartaisky
    Advanced in Stroke
    Advanced in Stroke

    Integrated Imaging Consultants, LLC

    801 S Milwaukee Ave, 
    Libertyville, IL 
     (6.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Russian

    Alexander Zartaisky is a Radiologist in Libertyville, Illinois. Dr. Zartaisky is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. His top areas of expertise are Vertigo, Invertebral Disc Disease, Headache, and Stroke.

    Fulvio Gil
    Distinguished in Stroke
    Neurology
    Distinguished in Stroke
    Neurology

    Endeavor Health Medical Group

    2180 Pfingsten Rd., Suite 2000, 
    Glenview, IL 
     (11.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Offers Telehealth

    Fulvio Gil, MD, a stroke neurologist at Endeavor Health, provides individualized care for patients facing serious neurologic events like stroke, TIA and brain bleeds. He integrates his background in neurology and internal medicine to create personalized treatment and prevention plans. Dr. Gil is actively involved in research and clinical trials, and is passionate about improving recovery outcomes through new stroke therapies and evolving standards of care. Dr. Gil 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.

    William Ares
    Distinguished in Stroke
    Neurosurgery | Community Health Worker | Counselor
    Distinguished in Stroke
    Neurosurgery | Community Health Worker | Counselor

    Endeavor Health Medical Group

    9600 Gross Point Rd., Suite 1200, 
    Skokie, IL 
     (14.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    William Joseph Ares, MD, a neurosurgeon at Endeavor Health, specializes in treating complex neurological conditions involving the brain, spine and cerebrovascular system. He provides care for conditions such as brain tumors, cerebral aneurysms, chiari malformation, spinal stenosis and trigeminal neuralgia. He performs a wide range of procedures including aneurysm coiling, endovascular stroke treatment, microvascular decompression and minimally invasive spine surgery. Dr. Ares combines advanced surgical techniques with a comprehensive understanding of neurological disorders. Dr. Ares is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. His top areas of expertise are Subdural Hematoma, Stroke, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Thrombectomy, and Carotid Artery Surgery.

    John Lin
    Experienced in Stroke
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Stroke
    Internal Medicine

    Endeavor Health Medical Group

    71 Waukegan Rd., Suite 800, 
    Lake Bluff, IL 
     (2.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    John Lin, MD, an internal medicine physician at Endeavor Health, provides primary care to adults with a focus on long-term health and preventive strategies. Inspired by early experiences with his father, a physician, Dr. Lin values the relationships he builds across generations of families. He approaches care as a collaborative journey, helping patients define their goals and connecting them with the right support along the way. Dr. Lin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. His top areas of expertise are Graves Disease, Dementia, Thyroid Storm, and Tracheitis.

    Vivian Salazar
    Experienced in Stroke
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Stroke
    Internal Medicine

    Endeavor Health Medical Group

    915 S. Waukegan Rd., 
    Lake Forest, IL 
     (2.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Vivian Salazar, MD, an internal medicine physician at Endeavor Health, provides comprehensive, evidence-based care for adults 18 and older. She focuses on screening, prevention and wellness, partnering with patients to manage chronic conditions such as diabetes and high blood pressure. Dr. Salazar coordinates care with subspecialists when needed and is interested in emerging innovations in artificial intelligence, diabetes and obesity therapies, and cancer care. She is dedicated to helping patients achieve their health goals through prevention, early intervention and shared decision-making. Dr. Salazar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. Her top areas of expertise are Sitosterolemia, Vitamin B12 Deficiency Anemia, Multiple Carboxylase Deficiency, and Folate Deficiency.

    Gary Schaffel
    Experienced in Stroke
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Stroke
    Internal Medicine

    Forward Focus Medical Care, LLC

    990 S. Waukegan Rd., Suite 200, 
    Lake Forest, IL 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Gary Schaffel is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Lake Forest, Illinois. Dr. Schaffel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Cough, Hemochromatosis, Vertigo, and Crohn's Disease.

    Alina Elperin
    Experienced in Stroke
    Internal Medicine | Bariatric Medicine | Endocrinology
    Experienced in Stroke
    Internal Medicine | Bariatric Medicine | Endocrinology

    Forward Health Concierge Medicine

    2101 Waukegan Rd., Suite 310, 
    Bannockburn, IL 
     (4.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Russian

    Alina Elperin is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine and Bariatric Medicine in Bannockburn, Illinois. Dr. Elperin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. Her top areas of expertise are Adult Still's Disease, Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL), and End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD).

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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 Lake Forest, 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 Lake Forest, 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 Lake Forest, 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 Lake Forest, 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 Lake Forest, 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 Lake Forest, 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 Lake Forest, 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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