The 20 Best Stroke Doctors in Minnesota, US

I see patients with stroke, cerebral aneurysms and other brain vascular diseases. I am the medical director for the stroke program at CentraCare - St Cloud Hospital. I practice stroke, endovascular treatment of cerebrovascular diseases and neurocritical care.|My special interests include carotid stenosis, stroke, arteriovenous malformations, cerebrovascular dissections and other cerebrovascular diseases.|Why I Love My Work|I have been passionate about neurology since my medical school. I love stroke because it gives me opportunity to try to save the loved ones and families from a devastating medical problem. Unfortunately, we don’t always have a good treatment option. Trying my best to find the path in a difficult situation, and seeing the patient successfully avoiding a bad outcome give me gratification, and keeps me motivated.|Getting to Know Me|I grew up in warm climate in Pakistan, but have developed love for snow in Minnesota. I love cross-country skiing, snowboarding and having fun with my kids in snow. I like computer programming, 3D printing and precision machining. Dr. Suri is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. His top areas of expertise are Stroke, Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), Brain Aneurysm, Stent Placement, and Angioplasty.

Ganesh Asaithambi is a Neurologist in Saint Paul, Minnesota. Dr. Asaithambi is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. His top areas of expertise are Stroke, Brain Aneurysm, Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, and Thrombectomy.

. Dr. Loy is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. His top areas of expertise are Brain Aneurysm, Stroke, Arteriovenous Malformation, Thrombectomy, and Transmyocardial Revascularization.

. Dr. Gauriloff is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. Her top areas of expertise are CAPOS Syndrome, Stroke, Vertigo, and Subarachnoid Hemorrhage.

. Dr. Steadman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. His top areas of expertise are Diverticular Disease, Gallbladder Disease, CAPOS Syndrome, Vertebroplasty, and Bone Graft.

. Dr. Encarnacion is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. His top areas of expertise are Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Headache, and Folliculitis.

. Dr. Creedman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. His top areas of expertise are Vertigo, Chronic Cough, Bronchogenic Cyst, Osteoarthritis, and Gastrostomy.

. Dr. Lutz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. His top areas of expertise are Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Gallbladder Disease, Ascites, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

. Dr. Mitchell is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. His top areas of expertise are Fibrolamellar Carcinoma, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Vertebroplasty.

. Dr. Wensel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. His top areas of expertise are CAPOS Syndrome, Hepatocerebral Degeneration, Vertigo, and Cerebellar Multiple System Atrophy.

David Wicklund is a Neuroradiologist in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Dr. Wicklund is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. His top areas of expertise are Invertebral Disc Disease, Stroke, CAPOS Syndrome, Vertigo, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

Dr. Kayan is the medical director of neurointerventional surgery at Abbott Northwestern Hospital, part of Allina Health in Minneapolis. His practice philosophy is to provide the highest level of evidence-based, patient-centered neurointerventional care. He performs over 500 neurointerventional procedures annually.Dr. Kayan treats one of the highest volumes of brain aneurysms in the country. He has personally treated nearly 2,000 brain aneurysms using a minimally invasive endovascular approach. Using the latest devices, including both intra-saccular and intra-vascular flow diversion, his personal major complication rate is on the order of 1% or less.Dr. Kayan also has an active interest in carotid artery disease, pulsatile tinnitus, and subdural hematoma. He performs a high volume of carotid angioplasty and stenting, as well as middle meningeal artery embolization. Dr. Kayan is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. His top areas of expertise are Brain Aneurysm, Stroke, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Thrombectomy, and Carotid Artery Surgery.

Christopher Streib is a Neurologist in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Dr. Streib has been practicing medicine for over 18 years and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. His top areas of expertise are Stroke, Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), Herpes Zoster Oticus, Thrombectomy, and Stent Placement.

Giuseppe Lanzino is a Neurosurgery provider in Rochester, Minnesota. Dr. Lanzino is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. His top areas of expertise are Brain Aneurysm, Arteriovenous Malformation, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Endovascular Embolization, and Stent Placement.

Haitham Hussein is a Neurologist in Saint Paul, Minnesota. Dr. Hussein is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. His top areas of expertise are Stroke, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), Thrombectomy, and Stent Placement.

Ramachandra Tummala is a Neurosurgery provider in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Dr. Tummala is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. His top areas of expertise are Brain Aneurysm, Stroke, Pituitary Tumor, Stent Placement, and Angioplasty.

James Klaas is a Neurologist in Rochester, Minnesota. Dr. Klaas has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. His top areas of expertise are Stroke, Moyamoya Disease, Dysarthria, Thrombectomy, and Stent Placement.

Zafer Keser is a Neurologist in Rochester, Minnesota. Dr. Keser is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. His top areas of expertise are Stroke, Wallerian Degeneration, Vertebral Artery Dissection, Thrombectomy, and Stent Placement.

Eugene Scharf is a Neurologist in Rochester, Minnesota. Dr. Scharf is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. His top areas of expertise are Stroke, Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), Apoplexy, Embolectomy, and Thrombectomy.

Kelly Flemming is a Neurologist in Rochester, Minnesota. Dr. Flemming is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. Her top areas of expertise are Arteriovenous Malformation, Stroke, Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation, Carotid Artery Surgery, and Gastrostomy.