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    MediFind found 39 doctor with experience in Stroke near Covington, LA. Of these, 30 are Experienced, 8 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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    39 providers found
      Distinguished in Stroke
      Distinguished in Stroke

      Regional Radiology

      1202 S Tyler St, 
      Covington, LA 
       (0.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Guillermo Tanaka is a Radiologist in Covington, Louisiana. Dr. Tanaka is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. His top areas of expertise are Stroke, Ureterocele, Pseudotumor Cerebri Syndrome, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Gastrostomy.

      Advanced in Stroke
      Intensive Care Medicine
      Advanced in Stroke
      Intensive Care Medicine

      St. Tammany Parish Hospital

      1202 S Tyler St., 
      Covington, LA 
       (0.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, German
      Offers Telehealth

      Hartmut Uschmann is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Covington, Louisiana. Dr. Uschmann is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. His top areas of expertise are Delirium, Stroke, Seizures, Gastrostomy, and Tissue Biopsy.

      Advanced in Stroke
      Advanced in Stroke

      St. Tammany Parish Hospital

      1202 S Tyler St., 
      Covington, LA 
       (0.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Zachary-ross Goodwin is a Neurologist in Covington, Louisiana. Dr. Goodwin is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. His top areas of expertise are Transient Global Amnesia, Stroke, Migraine with Brainstem Aura, and Seizures.

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      Advanced in Stroke
      Intensive Care Medicine
      Advanced in Stroke
      Intensive Care Medicine

      St. Tammany Parish Hospital

      1202 S Tyler St., 
      Covington, LA 
       (0.9 miles away)
      Experience:
      10+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Megan Walley is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Covington, Louisiana. Dr. Walley has been practicing medicine for over 10 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. Her top areas of expertise are Stroke, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Apoplexy, and Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation.

      Advanced in Stroke
      Neurosurgery
      Advanced in Stroke
      Neurosurgery

      Ochsner Health Center - South Tyler

      1203 S Tyler St, Medical Office Building, Suite 220, 
      Covington, LA 
       (0.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Dr. Benjamin Brown is a neurosurgeon at Ochsner in Covington, Louisiana. Dr. Brown completed a dual bachelor's degree of science in electrical engineering and computer engineering at Louisiana State University in 2001 and received his medical degree in 2006 from Louisiana State University Medical School in New Orleans. He completed his residency in neurosurgery at LSU Hospital in Shreveport, Louisiana, in 2013 followed by a cerebrovascular and endovascular fellowship at the Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, Florida. Dr. Brown is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. His top areas of expertise are Brain Aneurysm, Stroke, Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus, Transmyocardial Revascularization, and Stent Placement.

      Advanced in Stroke
      Advanced in Stroke

      Ochsner Neurosciences Institute - Covington

      1341 Ochsner Blvd, 
      Covington, LA 
       (3.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Daniel Chehebar is a Neurologist in Covington, Louisiana. Dr. Chehebar is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. His top areas of expertise are Stroke, Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), Encephalitis, Carotid Artery Surgery, and Gastrostomy.

      Experienced in Stroke
      Experienced in Stroke

      Ochsner Health Center - South Tyler

      1203 S Tyler St, Medical Office Building, Suite 220, 
      Covington, LA 
       (0.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, French, Spanish
      Accepting New Patients

      Ilias Caralopoulos is a Neurosurgery provider in Covington, Louisiana. Dr. Caralopoulos is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. His top areas of expertise are Subdural Hematoma, Fractured Spine, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Microdiscectomy, and Herniated Disc Surgery. Dr. Caralopoulos is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Stroke
      Neurosurgery
      Experienced in Stroke
      Neurosurgery

      Ochsner Health Center - South Tyler

      1203 S Tyler St, Medical Office Building, Suite 220, 
      Covington, LA 
       (0.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Dr. Seth Hayes practices at the Ochsner Neurosciences Institute for the North Shore Region. He received his medical degree from Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center in New Orleans and completed a neurosurgery residency and spinal surgery fellowship at the University of Miami-Miller School of Medicine/Jackson Memorial Hospital in Miami, FL. Dr. Hayes is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Stenosis, Invertebral Disc Disease, Spondylolisthesis, Microdiscectomy, and Bone Graft.

      Experienced in Stroke
      Experienced in Stroke

      Ochsner Health Center - Covington

      1000 Ochsner Blvd, 
      Covington, LA 
       (3.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Dr. Amy Jones was born and raised in Gulfport, Mississippi. Dr. Jones earned her medical degree from the University of Mississippi in Jackson, Mississippi. Following graduation, she completed an internal medicine internship and neurology residency at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. She then completed a clinical neurophysiology fellowship at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, with an emphasis on epilepsy/EEG. Dr. Jones is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. Her top areas of expertise are Memory Loss, Seizures, Epilepsy, and Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure.

      Experienced in Stroke
      Experienced in Stroke

      Ochsner Health Center - Covington

      1000 Ochsner Blvd, 
      Covington, LA 
       (3.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Dr. Michele Lajaunie completed her undergraduate studies with a Bachelor of Science in microbiology from Louisiana State University. She attended medical school at Tulane University School of Medicine and completed an internship in internal medicine at the University of Nevada School of Medicine in Reno, NV. Dr. Lajaunie is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. Her top areas of expertise are Sciatica, Scoliosis, Invertebral Disc Disease, and Stroke.

      Experienced in Stroke
      Experienced in Stroke

      Ochsner Health Center - Covington

      1000 Ochsner Blvd, 
      Covington, LA 
       (3.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Ryan Durel is a Radiologist in Covington, Louisiana. Dr. Durel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. His top areas of expertise are Stroke, Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis, Osteopenia, and Melorheostosis.

      Experienced in Stroke
      Experienced in Stroke

      Ochsner Health Center - Covington

      1000 Ochsner Blvd, 
      Covington, LA 
       (3.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Dr. Kristin Johnson earned her medical degree from the Ohio University College of Osteopathic Medicine in Athens, Ohio. Following graduation, she completed a family medicine internship at Sparrow Hospital, a Michigan State University teaching hospital in East Lansing, Michigan. She then completed her neurology residency at University Hospitals Case Medical Center in Cleveland, Ohio. She continued at University Hospitals Case Medical Center to complete a fellowship in neuromuscular medicine and EMG.Dr. Johnson’s clinical interests include neurological conditions of peripheral nerve and muscle, in addition to neuromuscular diagnostic testing such as EMG. She is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, the American Osteopathic Board of Neurology and Psychiatry and the American Board of Electrodiagnostic Medicine.Dr. Johnson practices at the Ochsner Neuroscience Institute on the North Shore. Dr. Johnson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. Her top areas of expertise are Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy, Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 3, and Liver Embolization.

      Experienced in Stroke
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Stroke
      Family Medicine

      Ochsner Health Center - Covington

      1000 Ochsner Blvd, 
      Covington, LA 
       (3.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Kelli Smith is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Covington, Louisiana. Dr. Smith is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. Her top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism. Dr. Smith is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Stroke
      Geriatrics | Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Stroke
      Geriatrics | Internal Medicine

      Ochsner Urgent Care & Occupational Health - Covington

      111 Greengate Dr Ste B, Ste B, 
      Covington, LA 
       (3.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Urdu
      Accepting New Patients

      Dr. Mohammed Asif Sheikh is a physician who specializes in internal medicine, geriatrics and urgent care Services . Dr. Sheikh completed his initial medical training at Aga Khan Medical College in Karachi, Pakistan where he finished his medical degree. Dr Sheikh did his internal medicine residency at Mt. Sinai Hospital - Elmhurst in New York, and he completed his fellowship in geriatrics at University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA. He is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine and Geriatrics Medicine. Dr. Sheikh is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. His top areas of expertise are Familial Hypertension, Alzheimer's Disease, Coronary Heart Disease, and Enlarged Prostate (BPH).

      Advanced in Stroke
      Neurosurgery
      Advanced in Stroke
      Neurosurgery

      Diagnostic And Interventional Spinal Care Of Louisiana

      76 Starbrush Cir, 
      Covington, LA 
       (1.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Justin Owen is a Neurosurgery provider in Covington, Louisiana. Dr. Owen 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, Vertebroplasty, and Bone Graft. Dr. Owen is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Stroke
      Neurosurgery
      Advanced in Stroke
      Neurosurgery

      Administrators Of The Tulane Educational Fund

      101 Judge Tanner Blvd, Suite 402, 
      Covington, LA 
       (4.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Arthur Wang is a Neurosurgery provider in Covington, Louisiana. Dr. Wang is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. His top areas of expertise are Arteriovenous Malformation, Stroke, Brain Aneurysm, Thrombectomy, and Transmyocardial Revascularization. Dr. Wang is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Stroke
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Stroke
      Internal Medicine

      St Tammany Parish Hospital Service District No 1

      1202 S Tyler St, 
      Covington, LA 
       (0.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Matthew Guillory is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Covington, Louisiana. Dr. Guillory is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. His top areas of expertise are Acute Pancreatitis, Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), Sepsis, Endoscopy, and Bone Marrow Aspiration. Dr. Guillory is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Stroke
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Stroke
      Internal Medicine

      St Tammany Parish Hospital Service District No 1

      1202 S Tyler St, 
      Covington, LA 
       (0.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Chirag Patel is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Covington, Louisiana. Dr. Patel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. His top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Sepsis, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Patel is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Stroke
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Stroke
      Internal Medicine

      St Tammany Parish Hospital Service District No 1

      1202 S Tyler St, 
      Covington, LA 
       (0.9 miles away)
      Experience:
      17+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Andrew Baier is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Covington, Louisiana. Dr. Baier has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. His top areas of expertise are Cellulitis, Acute Kidney Failure, Lung Metastases, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Baier is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Stroke
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Stroke
      Internal Medicine

      St Tammany Parish Hospital Service District No 1

      1202 S Tyler St, 
      Covington, LA 
       (0.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Daniel Ilie is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Covington, Louisiana. Dr. Ilie is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. His top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, Pneumonia, Peptic Ulcer, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Ilie is currently accepting new patients.

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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 Covington, LA?

      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 Covington, LA?

      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 Covington, LA?

      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 Covington, LA?

      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 Covington, LA?

      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 Covington, LA?

      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 Covington, LA?

      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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