The 20 Best Stroke Doctors Near Me in worcester, MA

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 141 doctor with experience in Stroke near worcester, MA. Of these, 118 are Experienced, 15 are Advanced, 6 are Distinguished and 2 are Elite.

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141 providers found
    Elite in Stroke
    Elite in Stroke
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    Umass Memorial Medical Center-University Campus

    55 Lake Ave N, 
    Worcester, MA 
     (2.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Nils Henninger is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Worcester, Massachusetts. Dr. Henninger 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), Traumatic Brain Injury, Thrombectomy, and Stent Placement. Dr. Henninger is currently accepting new patients.

    Elite in Stroke
    Elite in Stroke
    Referral may be required

    UMass Memorial Children's Medical Center

    55 Lake Ave N, 
    Worcester, MA 
     (2.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Majaz Moonis is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Worcester, Massachusetts. Dr. Moonis 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), Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, Thrombectomy, and Stent Placement. Dr. Moonis is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Stroke
    Distinguished in Stroke
    Referral may be required

    UMass Memorial Medical Center - University Campus

    55 Lake Avenue North, 
    Worcester, MA 
     (0.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Richard Goddeau is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Worcester, Massachusetts. Dr. Goddeau 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, Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), Cavernous Sinus Thrombosis, Thrombectomy, and Transmyocardial Revascularization. Dr. Goddeau is board certified in Neurology and Vascular Neurology. Dr. Goddeau is currently accepting new patients.

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    Distinguished in Stroke
    Distinguished in Stroke
    Referral may be required

    UMass Memorial Medical Center - University Campus

    55 Lake Avenue North, 
    Worcester, MA 
     (0.1 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Farid Hamzei-Sichani is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Worcester, Massachusetts. He has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Hamzei-Sichani 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, Subdural Hematoma, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Awake Craniotomy, and Deep Brain Stimulation. Dr. Hamzei-Sichani is board certified in Neurological Surgery. Dr. Hamzei-Sichani is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Stroke
    Radiology | Neuroradiology
    Distinguished in Stroke
    Radiology | Neuroradiology
    Referral may be required

    UMass Memorial Medical Center - Memorial Campus

    119 Belmont Street, 
    Worcester, MA 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Andrew Chen is a Radiologist and a Neuroradiologist practicing medicine in Worcester, Massachusetts. Dr. Chen is rated as a Distinguished 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, Hydrocephalus, Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus, and Subarachnoid Hemorrhage. Dr. Chen is board certified in Diagnostic Radiology and Neuroradiology. Dr. Chen is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Stroke
    Internal Medicine
    Distinguished in Stroke
    Internal Medicine

    Worcester Internal Medicine Inc.

    416 Belmont St, 
    Worcester, MA 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Bogdan Nedelescu is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Worcester, Massachusetts. Dr. Nedelescu is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. He is also highly rated in 78 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Dementia, Necrosis, Heart Failure, Endoscopy, and Hip Replacement.

    Distinguished in Stroke
    Neuroradiology
    Distinguished in Stroke
    Neuroradiology
    Referral may be required

    UMass Memorial Children's Medical Center

    55 Lake Ave N, 
    Worcester, MA 
     (2.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Ajay Wakhloo is a Neuroradiologist practicing medicine in Worcester, Massachusetts. Dr. Wakhloo 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 Brain Aneurysm, Stroke, Arteriovenous Malformation, Thrombectomy, and Stent Placement. Dr. Wakhloo is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Stroke
    Neurosurgery
    Advanced in Stroke
    Neurosurgery
    Referral may be required

    UMass Memorial Medical Center - University Campus

    55 Lake Avenue North, 
    Worcester, MA 
     (0.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Mark Johnson is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Worcester, Massachusetts. Dr. Johnson is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. He is also highly rated in 30 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hydrocephalus, Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus, Congenital Cardiovascular Shunt, Subdural Hematoma, and Awake Craniotomy. Dr. Johnson is board certified in Neurological Surgery. Dr. Johnson is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Stroke
    Advanced in Stroke
    Referral may be required

    UMass Memorial Medical Center - University Campus

    55 Lake Avenue North, 
    Worcester, MA 
     (0.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Rakhee Lalla is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Worcester, Massachusetts. Dr. Lalla 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, CACH Syndrome, Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), Thrombectomy, and Transmyocardial Revascularization. Dr. Lalla is board certified in Neurology. Dr. Lalla is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Stroke
    Neurosurgery
    Advanced in Stroke
    Neurosurgery
    Referral may be required

    UMass Memorial Medical Center - University Campus

    55 Lake Avenue North, 
    Worcester, MA 
     (0.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Peter Amenta is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Worcester, Massachusetts. Dr. Amenta 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 Brain Aneurysm, Meningioma, Hydrocephalus, Gastrostomy, and Transmyocardial Revascularization. Dr. Amenta is board certified in Neurological Surgery. Dr. Amenta is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Stroke
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Stroke
    Internal Medicine

    Saint Vincent Hospital

    123 Summer St, 
    Worcester, MA 
     (0.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Nilesh Kumar is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Worcester, Massachusetts. Dr. Kumar is rated as an Experienced 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 Hypertension, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Hypothyroidism, and Familial Hypertension. Dr. Kumar is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Stroke
    Advanced in Stroke
    Referral may be required

    UMass Memorial Medical Center - Memorial Campus

    119 Belmont Street, 
    Worcester, MA 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Experience:
    44+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Turkish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Oguz Cataltepe is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Worcester, Massachusetts. He has been practicing medicine for over 44 years. Dr. Cataltepe is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cerebellum Agenesis Hydrocephaly, Hydrocephalus, Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus, Gastrostomy, and Tissue Biopsy. Dr. Cataltepe is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Stroke
    Advanced in Stroke
    Referral may be required

    UMass Memorial Medical Center - Memorial Campus

    119 Belmont Street, 
    Worcester, MA 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Stephen Gutting is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Worcester, Massachusetts. Dr. Gutting 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 Subdural Hematoma, Delirium, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Bone Graft, and Vertebroplasty. Dr. Gutting is board certified in Neurological Surgery. Dr. Gutting is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Stroke
    Radiology | Neuroradiology
    Advanced in Stroke
    Radiology | Neuroradiology
    Referral may be required

    Umass Memorial Medical Group Inc

    55 Lake Ave N, 
    Worcester, MA 
     (2.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Thomas Ptak is a Radiologist and a Neuroradiologist practicing medicine in Worcester, Massachusetts. Dr. Ptak 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 Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Stroke, Pleurisy, and Pleural Effusion. Dr. Ptak is board certified in American Board Of Radiology - Diagnostic Radiology , American Board Of Radiology - Neuroradiology , and American Board Of Preventive Medicine - Clinical Informatics. Dr. Ptak is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Stroke
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Stroke
    Internal Medicine

    Quest Diagnostics Massachusetts LLC

    630 Plantation St, 
    Worcester, MA 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Robert Cavanaugh is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Worcester, Massachusetts. Dr. Cavanaugh is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. His clinical expertise encompasses Stroke, Psoriatic Arthritis, High Cholesterol, and Dysarthria. Dr. Cavanaugh is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Stroke
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Stroke
    Internal Medicine

    Grove Medical Associates PC

    250 Hampton St, 
    Auburn, MA 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dennis Murphy is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Auburn, Massachusetts. Dr. Murphy is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. He is also highly rated in 24 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Sitosterolemia, Scoliosis, Sciatica, and Hypertension. Dr. Murphy is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Stroke
    Neurology | Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine
    Experienced in Stroke
    Neurology | Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine
    Referral may be required

    UMass Memorial Medical Center - University Campus

    55 Lake Avenue North, 
    Worcester, MA 
     (0.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Lawrence Hayward is a Neurologist and a Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine provider practicing medicine in Worcester, Massachusetts. Dr. Hayward is rated as an Experienced 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 Dysferlinopathy, Distal Myopathy 2, Miyoshi Myopathy, and Walker-Warburg Syndrome. Dr. Hayward is board certified in Neurology. Dr. Hayward is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Stroke
    Experienced in Stroke
    Referral may be required

    UMass Memorial Medical Center - University Campus

    55 Lake Avenue North, 
    Worcester, MA 
     (0.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Christopher Hemond is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Worcester, Massachusetts. Dr. Hemond 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 Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), Encephalitis, and Myelin Oligodendrocyte Glycoprotein Antibody-Associated Disease. Dr. Hemond is board certified in Neurology.

    Advanced in Stroke
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Stroke
    Internal Medicine

    New England Hospitalists, PC

    544 Main Street, 
    Worcester, MA 
     (0.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Adekunle Fajana is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Worcester, Massachusetts. Dr. Fajana 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 End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Neurotoxicity Syndromes, Delirium, and Necrotizing Myopathy (NM).

    Experienced in Stroke
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Stroke
    Internal Medicine

    Reliant Medical Group

    100 Front Street, 
    Worcester, MA 
     (0.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Irfan Asghar is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Worcester, Massachusetts. Dr. Asghar is rated as an Experienced 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 Dementia, Decorticate Posture, Decerebrate Posture, and Swallowing Difficulty. Dr. Asghar is board certified in Internal Medicine. Dr. Asghar 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 worcester, 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 worcester, 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 does MediFind rank Stroke doctors near worcester, 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 worcester, 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 worcester, 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 worcester, 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 worcester, 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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