The 20 Best Stroke Doctors Near Me in marrero, LA

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 184 doctor with experience in Stroke near marrero, LA. Of these, 149 are Experienced, 23 are Advanced, 10 are Distinguished and 2 are Elite.

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    Elite in Stroke
    Elite in Stroke
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    Touro Infirmary

    1401 Foucher St, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (1.9 miles away)
    504-982-7246
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Sheryl Martin-Schild is a Neurologist practicing medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Martin-Schild is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. She is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Stroke, Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), Landau-Kleffner Syndrome, Thrombectomy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Martin-Schild is currently accepting new patients.

    Elite in Stroke
    Elite in Stroke
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    Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans

    1514 Jefferson Hwy, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (5.1 miles away)
    504-842-3000
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Gabriel Vidal is a Neurologist practicing medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Vidal is rated as an Elite 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, Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), Brain Aneurysm, Thrombectomy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Vidal is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology - Neurology. Dr. Vidal is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Stroke
    Distinguished in Stroke
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    Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans

    1514 Jefferson Hwy, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (5.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Sinhala, Tamil
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    Varoon Thavapalan is a Neurologist practicing medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Thavapalan is rated as a Distinguished 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 Stroke, Subdural Hematoma, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Microdiscectomy, and Herniated Disc Surgery. Dr. Thavapalan is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology - Neurology, American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology, and American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology - General Practice. Dr. Thavapalan is currently accepting new patients.

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    Distinguished in Stroke
    Distinguished in Stroke
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    West Jefferson Medical Center

    1101 Medical Center Blvd, 
    Marrero, LA 
     (0.6 miles away)
    504-347-5511
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Alan Velander-Ii is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Marrero, Louisiana. Dr. Velander-Ii is rated as a Distinguished 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 Stroke, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Subdural Hematoma, Gastrostomy, and Carotid Artery Surgery. Dr. Velander-Ii is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Stroke
    Distinguished in Stroke
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    Tulane University School Of Medicine

    1430 Tulane Ave, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (4.1 miles away)
    504-988-5231
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Greg Redmann is a Neurologist practicing medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Redmann is rated as a Distinguished 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 Stroke, Dysarthria, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, and Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA). Dr. Redmann is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Stroke
    Distinguished in Stroke
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    Tulane University School Of Medicine

    1430 Tulane Ave, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (4.1 miles away)
    504-988-9190
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    John Freiberg is a Neurologist practicing medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Freiberg is rated as a Distinguished 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 Stroke, Epilepsy, Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), Transmyocardial Revascularization, and Stent Placement. Dr. Freiberg is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Stroke
    Distinguished in Stroke
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    University Medical Center

    2000 Canal St, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (4.4 miles away)
    504-702-3000
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Justin Salerian is a Neurologist practicing medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Salerian is rated as a Distinguished 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 Stroke, Spasticity, Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), Transmyocardial Revascularization, and Stent Placement. Dr. Salerian is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Stroke
    Advanced in Stroke
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    Office

    502 Leontine St, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (1.5 miles away)
    504-340-9676
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Kaveh Khoobehi is a Neurologist practicing medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Khoobehi is rated as an Advanced 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 Susac Syndrome, X-Linked Creatine Deficiency, Succinic Semialdehyde Dehydrogenase Deficiency, Malonyl-CoA Decarboxylase Deficiency, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Khoobehi is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Stroke
    Advanced in Stroke
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    Ochsner Baptist - A Campus Of Ochsner Medical Center

    2700 Napoleon Ave, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (2.6 miles away)
    504-842-4106
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Gujarati , Russian
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    Chintan Rupareliya is a Neurologist practicing medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Rupareliya is rated as an Advanced 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 Stroke, Anton Syndrome, Dysgraphia, Headache, and Thrombectomy. Dr. Rupareliya is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology - Neurology and American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology - Vascular Neurology. Dr. Rupareliya is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Stroke
    Advanced in Stroke
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    Ochsner Health Center - Baptist Napoleon Medical Plaza

    2820 Napoleon Ave, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (2.7 miles away)
    504-894-2700
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Ronald Fiore is a Neurologist practicing medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Fiore is rated as an Advanced 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 Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy, Susac Syndrome, Landau-Kleffner Syndrome, and Memory Loss. Dr. Fiore is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology - Neurology. Dr. Fiore is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Stroke
    Advanced in Stroke
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    Office

    1542 Tulane Ave, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (4.1 miles away)
    504-568-4080
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Lionel Branch is a Neurologist practicing medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Branch is rated as an Advanced 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 Stroke, MELAS Syndrome, Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), and Seizures. Dr. Branch is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Stroke
    Advanced in Stroke
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    University Healthcare System L.C.

    1415 Tulane Ave, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (4.2 miles away)
    504-988-5561
    Experience:
    44+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Miguel Melgar is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. He has been practicing medicine for over 44 years. Dr. Melgar is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. He is also highly rated in 23 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Epidural Abscess, Omsk Hemorrhagic Fever, Stroke, Awake Craniotomy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Melgar is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Stroke
    Advanced in Stroke
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    University Medical Center Ambulatory Care Building

    2001 Tulane Ave, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (4.2 miles away)
    504-702-5700
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Aimee Aysenne is a Neurologist practicing medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Aysenne is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Stroke, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Apoplexy, Gastrostomy, and Stent Placement. Dr. Aysenne is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Stroke

    Dr. Frank Culicchia
    Neurosurgery
    Advanced in Stroke

    Dr. Frank Culicchia
    Neurosurgery
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    University Medical Center

    2000 Canal St, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (4.4 miles away)
    504-702-5700
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Frank Culicchia is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Culicchia is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. He is also highly rated in 39 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Radiation Induced Meningioma, Meningioma, Astrocytoma, Turbinectomy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Culicchia is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Stroke

    Dr. Michael G. Russo
    Family Medicine
    Advanced in Stroke

    Dr. Michael G. Russo
    Family Medicine

    Pramela R Ganji MD Apmc

    1111 Medical Center Blvd Ste S555, 
    Marrero, LA 
     (4.4 miles away)
    504-367-8577
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Michael Russo is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Marrero, Louisiana. Dr. Russo is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. He is also highly rated in 43 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Necrosis, Acute Kidney Failure, Peptic Ulcer, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Russo is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Stroke
    Advanced in Stroke
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    Culicchia Neurological Clinic LLC

    1111 Medical Center Blvd Ste S750, 
    Marrero, LA 
     (4.4 miles away)
    504-340-6976
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Michael Puente is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Marrero, Louisiana. Dr. Puente is rated as an Advanced 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 Susac Syndrome, Memory Loss, Stroke, Gastrostomy, and Myringotomy. Dr. Puente is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Stroke
    Distinguished in Stroke
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    Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans

    1514 Jefferson Highway, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (5.1 miles away)
    504-842-3980
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Joseph Tarsia is a Neurologist practicing medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Tarsia is rated as a Distinguished 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), Apoplexy, Gastrostomy, and Transmyocardial Revascularization. Dr. Tarsia is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology - Neurology and American Hypertension Specialist Certification Program - Hypertensive Medicine. Dr. Tarsia is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Stroke
    Distinguished in Stroke
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    Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans

    1514 Jefferson Highway, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (5.1 miles away)
    504-842-3980
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Richard Zweifler is a Neurologist practicing medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Zweifler is rated as a Distinguished 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, Migraine, Moyamoya Disease, Gastrostomy, and Carotid Artery Surgery. Dr. Zweifler is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology - Neurology and American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology - Vascular Neurology. Dr. Zweifler is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Stroke
    Distinguished in Stroke
    Referral may be required

    Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans

    1514 Jefferson Highway, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (5.1 miles away)
    504-842-3980
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Lauren Dunn is a Neurologist practicing medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Dunn is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Stroke, Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), Apoplexy, Gastrostomy, and Transmyocardial Revascularization. Dr. Dunn is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology - Neurology. Dr. Dunn is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Stroke
    Distinguished in Stroke
    Referral may be required

    Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans

    1514 Jefferson Hwy, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (5.1 miles away)
    504-842-3000
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Nneka Ifejika is a Physiatrist practicing medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Ifejika is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. She is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Stroke, Alien Hand Syndrome, Hemiplegia, Miller-Fisher Syndrome, and Thrombectomy. Dr. Ifejika is board certified in American Board Of Physical Medicine And Rehabilitation - Physical Medicine And Rehabilitation. Dr. Ifejika 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 marrero, 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 marrero, 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 do I find the best Stroke doctor near marrero, LA?

    You can find a Stroke doctor in any of the 10 largest U.S. cities by clicking below:

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    How does MediFind rank Stroke doctors near marrero, 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 marrero, 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 marrero, 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 marrero, 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 marrero, 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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