The 20 Best Stroke Doctors Near Me in needham, MA

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 893 doctor with experience in Stroke near needham, MA. Of these, 697 are Experienced, 123 are Advanced, 49 are Distinguished and 20 are Elite.

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    Elite in Stroke
    Elite in Stroke
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    BIDMC Department Of Neurology

    Stroke Division, 
    Boston, MA 
     (8.3 miles away)
    617-632-8917
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Arabic
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    Magdy Selim is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Selim is rated as an Elite 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, Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation, Thrombectomy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Selim is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology. Dr. Selim is currently accepting new patients.

    Elite in Stroke
    Elite in Stroke
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    St. Elizabeth's Medical Center

    736 Cambridge St, 
    Boston, MA 
     (6.6 miles away)
    617-789-2375
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Bradford Thompson is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Thompson 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 Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Stroke, Wyburn-Mason Syndrome, Thrombectomy, and Gastrostomy.

    Elite in Stroke

    Dr. Ashkan Shoamanesh
    Internal Medicine
    Elite in Stroke

    Dr. Ashkan Shoamanesh
    Internal Medicine

    Boston Medical Center

    1 Boston Medical Ctr Pl, 
    Boston, MA 
     (9.2 miles away)
    617-638-8000
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ashkan Shoamanesh is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Shoamanesh is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Stroke, Cerebral Amyloid Angiopathy, Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), Primary Amyloidosis, and Thrombectomy.

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    Elite in Stroke
    Elite in Stroke
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    Boston University Medical Center Radiologists Inc.

    840 Harrison Ave, 
    Boston, MA 
     (9.2 miles away)
    617-638-6610
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Offers Telehealth

    Mohamad Abdalkader is a Neuroradiologist practicing medicine in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Abdalkader is rated as an Elite 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 Stroke, Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation, Arteriovenous Malformation, Thrombectomy, and Stent Placement.

    Elite in Stroke
    Elite in Stroke
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    Boston Univ. Dermatology Inc.

    725 Albany St Ste 7B, 
    Boston, MA 
     (9.2 miles away)
    617-638-8456
    Experience:
    44+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Steven Feske is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Boston, Massachusetts. He has been practicing medicine for over 44 years. Dr. Feske is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Stroke, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), Thrombectomy, and Stent Placement.

    Elite in Stroke
    Elite in Stroke
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    Tufts Medical Center Neurology + Cerebrovascular Diseases

    260 Tremont St Bldg 12TH Fl 12, 
    Boston, MA 
     (9.5 miles away)
    617-263-8312
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Lester Leung is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Leung is rated as an Elite 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, Apoplexy, CACH Syndrome, Thrombectomy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Leung is currently accepting new patients.

    Elite in Stroke
    Elite in Stroke
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    Tufts Medical Center Neurology + Cerebrovascular Diseases

    260 Tremont St Bldg 12TH Fl 12, 
    Boston, MA 
     (9.5 miles away)
    617-263-8312
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    David Thaler is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Thaler is rated as an Elite 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, Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), Migraine with Brainstem Aura, Thrombectomy, and Stent Placement. Dr. Thaler is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Stroke
    Distinguished in Stroke
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    Beth Israel Deaconess Healthcare - Chestnut Hill

    200 Boylston Street, 
    Chestnut Hill, MA 
     (4.1 miles away)
    617-667-3090
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Marc Fisher is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts. Dr. Fisher 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, Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), Peripheral Neuropathy, Spastic Paraplegia Type 5A, and Thrombectomy. Dr. Fisher is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology. Dr. Fisher is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Stroke
    Advanced in Stroke
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    Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center

    330 Brookline Avenue, 
    Boston, MA 
     (7.9 miles away)
    617-667-3090
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Corey Fehnel is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Fehnel 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, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Chiari Malformation Type 1, and Brain Herniation. Dr. Fehnel is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology. Dr. Fehnel is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Stroke

    Dr. Elaine M. Hylek
    Family Medicine
    Distinguished in Stroke

    Dr. Elaine M. Hylek
    Family Medicine
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    Boston Medical Center

    1 Boston Medical Ctr Pl, 
    Boston, MA 
     (9.2 miles away)
    617-638-8000
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
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    Elaine Hylek is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Hylek is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. She is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Stroke, Venous Thromboembolism (VTE), Pulmonary Embolism, Cardiac Ablation, and Knee Replacement. Dr. Hylek is currently accepting new patients.

    Elite in Stroke
    Elite in Stroke
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    Mass General Hospital

    175 Cambridge St Ste 300, 
    Boston, MA 
     (10.3 miles away)
    617-726-2000
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Eric Smith is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Smith is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Stroke, Cerebral Amyloid Angiopathy, Dementia, Thrombectomy, and Osteotomy.

    Elite in Stroke
    Elite in Stroke
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    175 Cambridge St Ste 300, 
    Boston, MA 
     (10.3 miles away)
    617-314-7604
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Mahmut Gurol is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Gurol is rated as an Elite 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 Cerebral Amyloid Angiopathy, Siderosis, Primary Amyloidosis, and Stroke. Dr. Gurol is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Stroke
    Advanced in Stroke
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    Tufts Medical Center Neurology + Cerebrovascular Diseases

    260 Tremont St Bldg 12TH Fl 12, 
    Boston, MA 
     (9.5 miles away)
    617-263-8312
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    See accepted insurances
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Kristen Babinski is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Babinski is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. She is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), Stroke, Migraine, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Babinski is currently accepting new patients.

    Elite in Stroke
    Elite in Stroke
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    Massachusetts General Hospital

    55 Fruit St, 
    Boston, MA 
     (10.3 miles away)
    617-724-3999
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Lee Schwamm is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Schwamm is rated as an Elite 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 Stroke, Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Thrombectomy, and Embolectomy.

    Elite in Stroke
    Elite in Stroke
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    Massachusetts General Hospital

    55 Fruit St, 
    Boston, MA 
     (10.3 miles away)
    617-726-5533
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Natalia Rost is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Rost is rated as an Elite 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 Stroke, CACH Syndrome, Cerebral Autosomal Dominant Arteriopathy with Subcortical Infarcts and Leukoencephalopathy, Thrombectomy, and Gastrostomy.

    Elite in Stroke
    Elite in Stroke
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    Massachusetts General Hospital

    55 Fruit St, 
    Boston, MA 
     (10.3 miles away)
    617-726-8459
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Offers Telehealth

    Aneesh Singhal is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Singhal is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Stroke, Vasoconstriction, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Thrombectomy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Singhal is currently accepting new patients.

    Elite in Stroke
    Elite in Stroke
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    Massachusetts General Hospital

    55 Fruit St, 
    Boston, MA 
     (10.3 miles away)
    617-726-8459
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Offers Telehealth

    Anand Viswanathan is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Viswanathan is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cerebral Amyloid Angiopathy, Siderosis, Primary Amyloidosis, Thrombectomy, and Gastrostomy.

    Elite in Stroke
    Elite in Stroke
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    Massachusetts General Hospital

    55 Fruit St, 
    Boston, MA 
     (10.3 miles away)
    617-726-1067
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    William Kimberly is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Kimberly is rated as an Elite 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, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Siderosis, Thrombectomy, and Embolectomy. Dr. Kimberly is currently accepting new patients.

    Elite in Stroke
    Elite in Stroke
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    Massachusetts General Hospital

    55 Fruit St, 
    Boston, MA 
     (10.3 miles away)
    617-726-1767
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi, Kannada, Mandarin, Tamil
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    Offers Telehealth

    Thabele Leslie-Mazwi is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Leslie-Mazwi 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, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Brain Aneurysm, Thrombectomy, and Embolectomy. Dr. Leslie-Mazwi is currently accepting new patients.

    Elite in Stroke
    Elite in Stroke
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    Massachusetts General Hospital

    55 Fruit St, 
    Boston, MA 
     (10.3 miles away)
    617-726-0559
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Gisele Silva is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Silva 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, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Increased Intracranial Pressure, Thrombectomy, and Craniectomy.

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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 needham, MA?

    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 needham, MA?

    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 needham, MA?

    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 needham, MA?

    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 needham, MA?

    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 needham, MA?

    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 needham, MA?

    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 needham, MA?

    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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