The 20 Best Stroke Doctors Near Me in independence, MO

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 318 doctor with experience in Stroke near independence, MO. Of these, 254 are Experienced, 50 are Advanced, 13 are Distinguished and 1 are Elite.

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318 providers found
    Elite in Stroke
    Neuroradiology
    Elite in Stroke
    Neuroradiology
    Referral may be required

    The University Of Kansas Hospital

    4000 Cambridge Street, 
    Kansas City, KS 
     (10.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Michael Abraham is a Neuroradiologist practicing medicine in Kansas City, Kansas. Dr. Abraham 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, Brain Aneurysm, Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation, Thrombectomy, and Stent Placement. Dr. Abraham is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology, Neurology - 2010, ABPN-Neurocritical Care, - - 2021 , and United Council For Neurologic Subspecialties, Neurocritical Care - 2011 . Dr. Abraham is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Stroke
    Experienced in Stroke
    Referral may be required

    Neurosurgery Associates Of Jackson County

    19550 E 39th St S Ste 105, 
    Independence, MO 
     (5.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, French
    Accepting New Patients

    Michael Copeland is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Independence, Missouri. Dr. Copeland is rated as an Experienced 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 Meningioma, Subdural Hematoma, Fractured Spine, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, and Gamma Knife Radiosurgery. Dr. Copeland is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Stroke
    Advanced in Stroke
    Referral may be required

    Centerpoint Medical Center Of Independence LLC

    19600 E 39th St S, 
    Independence, MO 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Farsi
    Accepting New Patients

    Mohsen Tahani is a Physiatrist practicing medicine in Independence, Missouri. Dr. Tahani is rated as an Advanced 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 Rhabdomyolysis, Stroke, Dysarthria, Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), and Endoscopy. Dr. Tahani is currently accepting new patients.

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    Experienced in Stroke
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Stroke
    Internal Medicine

    Centerpoint Medical Center

    19600 E 39th St S, 
    Independence, MO 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Arabic
    Accepting New Patients

    Nebiyu Eshetu is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Independence, Missouri. Dr. Eshetu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. His clinical expertise encompasses Hypertensive Heart Disease, Pediatric Myocarditis, Enlarged Liver, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Eshetu is board certified in Missouri Dept Of Health/Narcotics&Dangerous Drugs , Missouri State Board Of Registration, American Board Of Internal Medicine , and Drug Enforcement Administration . Dr. Eshetu is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Stroke
    Interventional Radiology
    Distinguished in Stroke
    Interventional Radiology
    Referral may be required

    Research Medical Center

    2316 E Meyer Blvd, 
    Kansas City, MO 
     (9.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Britton Woodward is an Interventional Radiologist practicing medicine in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Woodward is rated as a Distinguished 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, Brain Aneurysm, Ascites, Gastrostomy, and Carotid Artery Surgery.

    Distinguished in Stroke
    Distinguished in Stroke
    Referral may be required

    Research Medical Center

    2316 E Meyer Blvd, 
    Kansas City, MO 
     (9.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Justin Whisenant is a Neuroradiologist practicing medicine in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Whisenant 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, Brain Aneurysm, Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation, Bone Graft, and Vertebroplasty. Dr. Whisenant is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Stroke
    Distinguished in Stroke
    Referral may be required

    St Lukes Hospital Of Kansas City

    4401 Wornall Rd, 
    Kansas City, MO 
     (9.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    William Holloway is a Neuroradiologist practicing medicine in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Holloway 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, Aseptic and Alopecic Nodules of Scalp (AANS), Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation, Transmyocardial Revascularization, and Stent Placement. Dr. Holloway is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Stroke
    Distinguished in Stroke
    Referral may be required

    St Lukes Hospital Of Kansas City

    4401 Wornall Rd, 
    Kansas City, MO 
     (9.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Coleman Martin is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Martin is rated as a Distinguished 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, Brain Aneurysm, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Stent Placement, and Thrombectomy. Dr. Martin is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Stroke
    Internal Medicine
    Distinguished in Stroke
    Internal Medicine

    St Lukes Hospital Of Kansas City

    4401 Wornall Rd, 
    Kansas City, MO 
     (9.9 miles away)
    Experience:
    44+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Sally Ling is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Kansas City, Missouri. She has been practicing medicine for over 44 years. Dr. Ling 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, Sepsis, Peptic Ulcer, Endoscopy, and Bone Marrow Aspiration. Dr. Ling is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Stroke
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Stroke
    Family Medicine

    Scott Bowlin Do

    1515 W White Oak St, 
    Independence, MO 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Scott Bowlin is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Independence, Missouri. Dr. Bowlin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. He is also highly rated in 21 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Dementia, Ascites, Peripheral Artery Disease, Hypertension, and Endoscopy. Dr. Bowlin is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Stroke
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Stroke
    Family Medicine

    Primary Care Center Of Kansas City LLC

    4741 S Arrowhead Dr Ste B, 
    Independence, MO 
     (2.9 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Italian
    Accepting New Patients

    James Lawrenzi is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Independence, Missouri. He has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Lawrenzi is rated as an Experienced 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 Empyema, Sinusitis, Cellulitis, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Lawrenzi is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Stroke
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Stroke
    Family Medicine

    Kansas City VAMC

    4251 Northern Ave, 
    Kansas City, MO 
     (3.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Ahmed Baig is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Baig is rated as an Experienced 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 Necrotizing Myopathy (NM), Familial Periodic Paralysis, Nephrosclerosis, and Renovascular Hypertension. Dr. Baig is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Stroke
    Neuroradiology
    Experienced in Stroke
    Neuroradiology
    Referral may be required

    Centerpoint Medical Center Of Independence LLC

    19600 E 39th St S, 
    Independence, MO 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Sri Alapati is a Neuroradiologist practicing medicine in Independence, Missouri. Dr. Alapati is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. His clinical expertise encompasses Stroke, ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, Gallbladder Disease, and Lung Nodules. Dr. Alapati is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Stroke
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Stroke
    Internal Medicine

    Centerpoint Medical Center

    19600 E 39th St S, 
    Independence, MO 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Punjabi, Urdu
    Accepting New Patients

    Imran Cheema is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Independence, Missouri. Dr. Cheema is rated as an Experienced 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 Sepsis, Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia, Atypical Pneumonia, Endoscopy, and Ureteroscopy. Dr. Cheema is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Stroke
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Stroke
    Internal Medicine

    Centerpoint Medical Center Of Independence LLC

    19600 E 39th St S, 
    Independence, MO 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Kristie Baker is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Independence, Missouri. Dr. Baker is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. She is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Necrosis, Pneumonia, Iron Deficiency Anemia, Endoscopy, and Bone Graft. Dr. Baker is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Stroke
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Stroke
    Internal Medicine

    Centerpoint Medical Center

    19600 E 39th St S, 
    Independence, MO 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Matthew Akin is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Independence, Missouri. Dr. Akin 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 Sepsis, Peptic Ulcer, Necrosis, Endoscopy, and Ureteroscopy. Dr. Akin is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Stroke
    Neuroradiology
    Experienced in Stroke
    Neuroradiology
    Referral may be required

    Centerpoint Medical Center Of Independence LLC

    19600 E 39th St S, 
    Independence, MO 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Bradley Ritland is a Neuroradiologist practicing medicine in Independence, Missouri. Dr. Ritland is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. His clinical expertise encompasses Stroke and ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer. Dr. Ritland is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Stroke
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Stroke
    Family Medicine

    Centerpoint Medical Center Of Independence LLC

    19600 E 39th St S, 
    Independence, MO 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Tracy Tran is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Independence, Missouri. Dr. Tran is rated as an Experienced 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 Acute Kidney Failure, Acute Pancreatitis, Sepsis, Hip Replacement, and Endoscopy. Dr. Tran is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Stroke
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Stroke
    Internal Medicine

    Centerpoint Medical Center

    19600 E 39th St S, 
    Independence, MO 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Vijay Parthiban is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Independence, Missouri. Dr. Parthiban is rated as an Experienced 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 Atypical Pneumonia, Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia, Cellulitis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Parthiban is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Stroke
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Stroke
    Neurosurgery
    Referral may be required

    Centerpoint Medical Center Of Independence LLC

    19600 E 39th St S, 
    Independence, MO 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Douglas Chyatte is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Independence, Missouri. Dr. Chyatte is rated as an Experienced 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 Spinal Stenosis, Sciatica, Subdural Hematoma, Bone Graft, and Vertebroplasty. Dr. Chyatte 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 independence, MO?

    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 independence, MO?

    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 independence, MO?

    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 independence, MO?

    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 independence, MO?

    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 independence, MO?

    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 independence, MO?

    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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