The 20 Best Stroke Doctors Near Me in Amherst, NY

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The 20 Best Stroke Doctors near Amherst, NY

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 161 doctor with experience in Stroke near Amherst, NY. Of these, 135 are Experienced, 18 are Advanced, 6 are Distinguished and 2 are Elite.

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    Elite in Stroke
    Neurosurgery
    Elite in Stroke
    Neurosurgery

    Univ. At Buffalo Neurosurgery Inc.

    40 George Karl Blvd, 
    Buffalo, NY 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Elad Levy is a Neurosurgery provider in Buffalo, New York. Dr. Levy is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. His top areas of expertise are Brain Aneurysm, Stroke, Subdural Hematoma, Thrombectomy, and Stent Placement.

    Elite in Stroke
    Neurosurgery
    Elite in Stroke
    Neurosurgery

    University At Buffalo Neurosurgery

    100 High St Ste B-4, 
    Buffalo, NY 
     (9.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kenneth Snyder is a Neurosurgery provider in Buffalo, New York. Dr. Snyder is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. His top areas of expertise are Brain Aneurysm, Stroke, Subdural Hematoma, Thrombectomy, and Stent Placement.

    Advanced in Stroke
    Advanced in Stroke

    Office

    40 George Karl Blvd Ste 120, 
    Buffalo, NY 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Thomas Pfiffner is a Neurologist in Buffalo, New York. Dr. Pfiffner has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. His top areas of expertise are Migraine, Chiari Malformation, Brain Herniation, and Chiari Malformation Type 1.

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    Distinguished in Stroke
    Distinguished in Stroke

    Medfirst Urgent Care PLLC

    3980 Sheridan Dr, 
    Buffalo, NY 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Vernice Bates is a Neurologist in Buffalo, New York. Dr. Bates is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. His top areas of expertise are Brain Aneurysm, Stroke, Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), and Moyamoya Disease.

    Experienced in Stroke
    Experienced in Stroke

    Office

    111 N Maplemere Rd Ste 120, 
    Buffalo, NY 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    John Mcgrath is a Radiologist in Buffalo, New York. Dr. Mcgrath is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. His top areas of expertise are Ascites, Gallbladder Disease, Pleurisy, Gastrostomy, and Liver Embolization.

    Experienced in Stroke
    Neurology
    Experienced in Stroke
    Neurology

    Office

    3980 Sheridan Dr Ste 200, 
    Buffalo, NY 
     (2.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Lixin Zhang is a Neurologist in Buffalo, New York. Dr. Zhang is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. His top areas of expertise are Vertigo, Seizures, Neuralgia, and Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo.

    Advanced in Stroke
    Advanced in Stroke

    Office

    5851 Main St, 
    Williamsville, NY 
     (0.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    John Hourihane is a Neurologist in Williamsville, New York. Dr. Hourihane is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. His top areas of expertise are Stroke, Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, and Seizures.

    Advanced in Stroke
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Stroke
    Internal Medicine

    Office

    6225 Sheridan Dr Ste 202, 
    Amherst, NY 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Ahmad Anees is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Amherst, New York. Dr. Anees is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. His top areas of expertise are Memory Loss, Stroke, Osteopetrosis Autosomal Recessive Type 3, Gastrostomy, and Stent Placement.

    Advanced in Stroke
    Neurosurgery
    Advanced in Stroke
    Neurosurgery

    Office

    40 George Karl Blvd Ste 200, 
    Buffalo, NY 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Pui Rosalind is a Neurosurgery provider in Buffalo, New York. Dr. Rosalind is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. Her top areas of expertise are Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Brain Aneurysm, Moyamoya Disease, Thrombectomy, and Stent Placement.

    Advanced in Stroke
    Advanced in Stroke

    Buffalo Neurosurgery P.C.

    180 Park Club Ln Ste 100, 
    Buffalo, NY 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Gregory Castiglia is a Neurosurgery provider in Buffalo, New York. Dr. Castiglia is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. His top areas of expertise are Klippel-Feil Syndrome, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Subdural Hematoma, Microdiscectomy, and Herniated Disc Surgery.

    Advanced in Stroke
    Neurology
    Advanced in Stroke
    Neurology

    Office

    3980 Sheridan Dr, 
    Buffalo, NY 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Bela Ajtai is a Neurologist in Buffalo, New York. Dr. Ajtai is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. His top areas of expertise are Cerebellar Degeneration, Dementia, Cluster Headache, and Migraine.

    Advanced in Stroke
    Neurology
    Advanced in Stroke
    Neurology

    Office

    3980 Sheridan Dr, 
    Buffalo, NY 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Marc Frost is a Neurologist in Buffalo, New York. Dr. Frost is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. His top areas of expertise are Memory Loss, Seizures, Epilepsy, and Photosensitive Epilepsy.

    Advanced in Stroke
    Advanced in Stroke

    Office

    3980 Sheridan Dr Fl 2, 
    Buffalo, NY 
     (2.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Rakesh Magun is a Neurologist in Buffalo, New York. Dr. Magun is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. His top areas of expertise are Memory Loss, Migraine, Stroke, and Transient Global Amnesia.

    Advanced in Stroke
    Family Medicine
    Advanced in Stroke
    Family Medicine

    Associated Physicians Of WNY

    1616 Kensington Ave, 
    Buffalo, NY 
     (2.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jacqueline Heim is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Buffalo, New York. Dr. Heim is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. Her top areas of expertise are Necrosis, Lung Metastases, Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy.

    Advanced in Stroke
    Advanced in Stroke

    Office

    3488 Sheridan Dr, 
    Amherst, NY 
     (3.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Kalyan Shastri is a Neurologist in Amherst, New York. Dr. Shastri is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. His top areas of expertise are Stroke, Memory Loss, Seizures, and Primary Progressive Aphasia.

    Advanced in Stroke
    Neurology
    Advanced in Stroke
    Neurology

    Erie County Medical Center

    462 Grider St, 
    Buffalo, NY 
     (4.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Amit Kandel is a Neurologist in Buffalo, New York. Dr. Kandel is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. His top areas of expertise are Stroke, West Syndrome, Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), and Dysarthria.

    Advanced in Stroke
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Stroke
    Internal Medicine

    Erie County Medical Center

    462 Grider St, 
    Buffalo, NY 
     (4.8 miles away)
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Misbah Ahmad is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Buffalo, New York. Dr. Ahmad has been practicing medicine for over 18 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. His top areas of expertise are Pleurisy, Stroke, Sepsis, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

    Distinguished in Stroke
    Distinguished in Stroke

    Office

    2950 Elmwood Ave, 
    Buffalo, NY 
     (6.8 miles away)
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Nadeem Hussain is a Physiatrist in Buffalo, New York. Dr. Hussain 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, Guillain-Barre Syndrome, Miller-Fisher Syndrome, Herniated Disc Surgery, and Cervical Disc Surgery.

    Distinguished in Stroke
    Neurosurgery
    Distinguished in Stroke
    Neurosurgery

    Kaleida Health

    100 High St, 
    Buffalo, NY 
     (7.4 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jason Davies is a Neurosurgery provider in Buffalo, New York. Dr. Davies 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, Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation, Brain Aneurysm, Stent Placement, and Thrombectomy.

    Distinguished in Stroke
    Neurosurgery
    Distinguished in Stroke
    Neurosurgery

    Kaleida Health

    100 High St, 
    Buffalo, NY 
     (7.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Adnan Siddiqui is a Neurosurgery provider in Buffalo, New York. Dr. Siddiqui is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. His top areas of expertise are Stroke, Brain Aneurysm, Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation, Stent Placement, and Transmyocardial Revascularization.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    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 Amherst, NY?

    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 Amherst, NY?

    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 Amherst, NY?

    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 Amherst, NY?

    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 Amherst, NY?

    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 Amherst, NY?

    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 Amherst, NY?

    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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