The 20 Best Stroke Doctors Near Me in carthage, IL

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 62 doctor with experience in Stroke near carthage, IL. Of these, 48 are Experienced, 12 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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62 providers found
    Experienced in Stroke
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Stroke
    Internal Medicine

    McCune-Brooks Hospital

    3125 Dr Russell Smith Way, 
    Carthage, MO 
     (2.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Zeshan Ali is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Carthage, Missouri. Dr. Ali is rated as an Experienced 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 Hypertensive Heart Disease, Pediatric Myocarditis, Peptic Ulcer, Hemorrhoidectomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Ali is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Stroke
    Distinguished in Stroke
    Referral may be required

    Freeman Physician Group

    1905 W 32nd St Ste 403, 
    Joplin, MO 
     (14.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Polish
    Accepting New Patients

    Anna Mitchell is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Joplin, Missouri. Dr. Mitchell is rated as a Distinguished 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 Parkinson's Disease, Movement Disorders, Huntington Disease, and Mcleod Neuroacanthocytosis Syndrome. Dr. Mitchell is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Stroke
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Stroke
    Internal Medicine

    Freeman Southwest Internal Medicine

    3202 McIntosh Cir Ste 201, 
    Joplin, MO 
     (14.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Bernard Bettasso is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Joplin, Missouri. Dr. Bettasso is rated as an Experienced 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 Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Endoscopy, and Vertebroplasty. Dr. Bettasso is currently accepting new patients.

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    Experienced in Stroke
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Stroke
    Family Medicine

    Office

    3130 Wisconsin Ave Ste 6, 
    Joplin, MO 
     (14.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Sean Pfeffer is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Joplin, Missouri. Dr. Pfeffer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. He is also highly rated in 33 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Bronchitis, Enlarged Prostate (BPH), Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Familial Hypertension. Dr. Pfeffer is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Stroke
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Stroke
    Internal Medicine

    Freeman Health System

    1102 W 32nd St, 
    Joplin, MO 
     (14.1 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    David Dawson is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Joplin, Missouri. He has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Dawson is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Stroke, Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), Heart Attack, Endoscopy, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Dawson is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Stroke
    Advanced in Stroke
    Referral may be required

    Freeman Health System

    1102 W 32nd St, 
    Joplin, MO 
     (14.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Amr Elmaghraby is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Joplin, Missouri. Dr. Elmaghraby 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 Traumatic Brain Injury, Stroke, Apoplexy, and Delirium. Dr. Elmaghraby is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Stroke
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Stroke
    Internal Medicine

    Freeman Health System

    1102 W 32nd St, 
    Joplin, MO 
     (14.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Adam Fahrenholtz is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Joplin, Missouri. Dr. Fahrenholtz is rated as an Advanced 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 Necrosis, Acute Kidney Failure, Bile Duct Obstruction, Endoscopy, and Ureteroscopy. Dr. Fahrenholtz is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Stroke
    Advanced in Stroke
    Referral may be required

    Freeman Health System

    1102 W 32nd St, 
    Joplin, MO 
     (14.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Rajat Kumar is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Joplin, Missouri. Dr. Kumar is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Stroke, Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, Stent Placement, and Transmyocardial Revascularization. Dr. Kumar is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology and American Board Of Psychiatry & Neurology. Dr. Kumar is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Stroke
    Experienced in Stroke
    Referral may be required

    Freeman Health System

    1102 W 32nd St, 
    Joplin, MO 
     (14.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Matthew Hastings is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Joplin, Missouri. Dr. Hastings is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. His clinical expertise encompasses Foot Drop, Stroke, Cervical Myelopathy, and Peripheral Neuropathy. Dr. Hastings is board certified in Colorado Board Of Medical Examiners , Indiana Health Professions Bureau , Clinical Neurophysiology, Psychiatry & Neurology (Neurology), Psychiatry & Neurology (Sub: Clinical Neurophysiolog, New York State Board Of Medicine - MD, DO , Kansas State Board Of Medical Examiners , American Board Of Psychiatry & Neurology-Clinical Neurophysiology , 2011, Iowa State Board Of Medical Examiners , Missouri Division Of Professional Registration , American Board Of Psychiatry & Neurology , Illinois Department Of Professional Regulation , American Board Of Psychiatry - Neurology-ClinNeuro, American Board Of Psy&Neuro/Clin Neurophysiology , Minnesota Board Of Medical Practice , Missouri State Board Of Registration , Texas State Board Of Medical Examiners , American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology,2013, American Board Of Psychiatry & Neurology/ Neurology , Neurology, Tennessee Board Of Medical Examiners , Oregon Board Of Medical Examiners , Wisconsin Medical Examining Board, California Medical Board , Illinois Department Of Financial & Professional Regulation , American Board Of Psychiatry & Neurology, Kentucky Board Of Medical Licensure , and Florida Board Of Medicine . Dr. Hastings is currently accepting new patients.

    Vascular Surgery
    Vascular Surgery
    Referral may be required
    100 Mercy Way, 
    Joplin, MO 
     (14.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Warren Albrecht is a Vascular Surgeon practicing medicine in Joplin, Missouri. Dr. Albrecht is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Varicose Veins, Peripheral Artery Disease, Arterial Insufficiency, Stasis Dermatitis and Ulcers, and Carotid Artery Surgery. Dr. Albrecht is board certified in Vascular Surgery. Dr. Albrecht is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Stroke
    Advanced in Stroke
    Referral may be required

    Mercy Hospital Joplin Dba

    100 Mercy Way, 
    Joplin, MO 
     (14.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Farsi, German
    Accepting New Patients

    Sami Khoshyomn is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Joplin, Missouri. Dr. Khoshyomn is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Spinal Stenosis, Subdural Hematoma, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Stroke, and Awake Craniotomy. Dr. Khoshyomn is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Stroke
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Stroke
    Internal Medicine

    Landmark Hospital Of Joplin

    2040 W 32nd St, 
    Joplin, MO 
     (14.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Yoruba
    Accepting New Patients

    Olakanmi Deleawe is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Joplin, Missouri. Dr. Deleawe is rated as an Advanced 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 Benign Esophageal Stricture, Lower Esophageal Ring, Stroke, Colonoscopy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Deleawe is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Stroke
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Stroke
    Internal Medicine

    Freeman Southwest Internal Medicine

    3202 McIntosh Cir Ste 201, 
    Joplin, MO 
     (14.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Eric Vonholten is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Joplin, Missouri. Dr. Vonholten 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 Lung Metastases, Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM), Interstitial Lung Disease, Endoscopy, and Ureteroscopy.

    Advanced in Stroke
    Advanced in Stroke
    Referral may be required

    Freeman Physician Group

    1905 W 32nd St Ste 403, 
    Joplin, MO 
     (14.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Laurie Behm is a Physiatrist practicing medicine in Joplin, Missouri. Dr. Behm is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Stroke, Spinal Stenosis, Fractured Spine, and Subdural Hematoma. Dr. Behm is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Stroke
    Advanced in Stroke
    Referral may be required

    Freeman Physician Group

    1905 W 32nd St Ste 403, 
    Joplin, MO 
     (14.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Cherylon Yarosh is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Joplin, Missouri. Dr. Yarosh is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. She is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Foot Drop, Spinal Stenosis, Cervical Myelopathy, Microdiscectomy, and Herniated Disc Surgery. Dr. Yarosh is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Stroke
    Advanced in Stroke
    Referral may be required

    Freeman Physician Group

    1020 McIntosh Cir Ste 200, 
    Joplin, MO 
     (14.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Gulshan Uppal is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Joplin, Missouri. Dr. Uppal is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. He is also highly rated in 38 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Seizures, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, Essential Tremor, Peripheral Neuropathy, and Posterior Fossa Decompression. Dr. Uppal is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Stroke
    Advanced in Stroke
    Referral may be required

    Freeman Physician Group

    1905 W 32nd St Ste 403, 
    Joplin, MO 
     (14.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Margaret Nichols is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Joplin, Missouri. Dr. Nichols is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. She is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Spinal Stenosis, Meningioma, Subdural Hematoma, Laminectomy, and Vertebroplasty. Dr. Nichols is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Stroke
    Advanced in Stroke
    Referral may be required

    Freeman Physician Group

    1905 W 32nd St Ste 403, 
    Joplin, MO 
     (14.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Joshua Sweaney is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Joplin, Missouri. Dr. Sweaney is rated as an Advanced 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 Cervical Myelopathy, Cervical Spondylosis, Posterior Fossa Tumor, Microdiscectomy, and Herniated Disc Surgery. Dr. Sweaney is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Stroke
    Experienced in Stroke
    Referral may be required

    Freeman Physician Group

    932 E 34th St, 
    Joplin, MO 
     (13.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Rebecca Jeyaseelan is a Physiatrist practicing medicine in Joplin, Missouri. Dr. Jeyaseelan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. Her clinical expertise encompasses Stroke, Miller-Fisher Syndrome, Guillain-Barre Syndrome, Bone Graft, and Vertebroplasty. Dr. Jeyaseelan is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Stroke
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Stroke
    Internal Medicine

    Southwest Family Medicine

    702 E 34th St Ste 201, 
    Joplin, MO 
     (13.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Robert Mcnab is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Joplin, Missouri. Dr. Mcnab is rated as an Experienced 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 Gitelman Syndrome, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Lung Metastases, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Mcnab 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 carthage, 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 carthage, 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 carthage, 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 carthage, 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 carthage, 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 carthage, 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 carthage, 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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