The 20 Best Stroke Doctors Near Me in buffalo, NY

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 182 doctor with experience in Stroke near buffalo, NY. Of these, 153 are Experienced, 22 are Advanced and 7 are Distinguished.

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182 providers found
    Experienced in Stroke
    Experienced in Stroke
    Referral may be required

    Office

    955 Main St, 
    Buffalo, NY 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Allison Brashear is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Buffalo, New York. Dr. Brashear is rated as an Experienced 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 Spasticity, Drug Induced Dyskinesia, Hemiplegia, and Focal Dystonia.

    Distinguished in Stroke
    Neurosurgery
    Distinguished in Stroke
    Neurosurgery
    Referral may be required

    Kaleida Health

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

    Jason Davies is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Buffalo, New York. He has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Davies is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. He is also highly rated in 27 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Stroke, Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation, Brain Aneurysm, Stent Placement, and Thrombectomy.

    Distinguished in Stroke
    Distinguished in Stroke
    Referral may be required

    Kaleida Health

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

    Adnan Siddiqui is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Buffalo, New York. Dr. Siddiqui is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. He is also highly rated in 35 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Brain Aneurysm, Stroke, Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation, Transmyocardial Revascularization, and Stent Placement.

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    Distinguished in Stroke
    Distinguished in Stroke
    Referral may be required

    Kaleida Health

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

    Andre Monteiro is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Buffalo, New York. Dr. Monteiro is rated as a Distinguished 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 Brain Aneurysm, Stroke, Moyamoya Disease, Thrombectomy, and Craniectomy.

    Distinguished in Stroke
    Distinguished in Stroke
    Referral may be required

    Kaleida Health

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

    Marilou Ching is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Buffalo, New York. Dr. Ching 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, Brain Aneurysm, Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), and Dysarthria.

    Advanced in Stroke
    Neurology
    Advanced in Stroke
    Neurology
    Referral may be required

    Pediatric Audiology-Oishei Childrens Outpatient Center (Conventus)

    1001 Main St, 
    Buffalo, NY 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Amit Kandel is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Buffalo, New York. Dr. Kandel is rated as an Advanced 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 Stroke, West Syndrome, Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), and Dysarthria.

    Advanced in Stroke
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Stroke
    Internal Medicine

    Kaleida Health

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

    Erika Anson is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Buffalo, New York. Dr. Anson is rated as an Advanced 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, Sickle Cell Disease, Sepsis, Gastrostomy, and Transmyocardial Revascularization.

    Advanced in Stroke
    Advanced in Stroke
    Referral may be required

    Kaleida Health

    100 High St, 
    Buffalo, NY 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Maria Zambrano-Espinoza is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Buffalo, New York. Dr. Zambrano-Espinoza is rated as an Advanced 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, Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), Vertebral Artery Dissection, Stent Placement, and Transmyocardial Revascularization. Dr. Zambrano-Espinoza is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Kaleida Health

    100 High St, 
    Buffalo, NY 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Kenneth Pearsen is a Neuroradiologist practicing medicine in Buffalo, New York. Dr. Pearsen 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 Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation, Stroke, Carbuncle, and Boils. Dr. Pearsen is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Stroke
    Advanced in Stroke
    Referral may be required

    Kaleida Health

    100 High St, 
    Buffalo, NY 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Rakesh Magun is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Buffalo, New York. Dr. Magun is rated as an Advanced 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 Memory Loss, Migraine, Stroke, and Transient Global Amnesia.

    Advanced in Stroke
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Stroke
    Internal Medicine

    Kaleida Health

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

    Mahmoud Fenire is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Buffalo, New York. Dr. Fenire is rated as an Advanced 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 Stroke, Apoplexy, Subdural Hematoma, Gastrostomy, and Transmyocardial Revascularization.

    Advanced in Stroke
    Advanced in Stroke
    Referral may be required

    University At Buffalo Neurosurgery

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

    Kenneth Snyder is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Buffalo, New York. Dr. Snyder is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. He is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Brain Aneurysm, Astrocytoma, Oligodendroglioma, Stent Placement, and Transmyocardial Revascularization.

    Advanced in Stroke
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Stroke
    Internal Medicine

    Erie County Medical Center

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

    Misbah Ahmad is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Buffalo, New York. He has been practicing medicine for over 18 years. Dr. Ahmad is rated as an Advanced 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 Pleurisy, Stroke, Sepsis, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

    Advanced in Stroke
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Stroke
    Internal Medicine

    Erie County Medical Center

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

    Cale O'keeffe is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Buffalo, New York. Dr. O'keeffe is rated as an Advanced 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 Stroke, Delirium, Subdural Hematoma, Transmyocardial Revascularization, and Stent Placement.

    Advanced in Stroke
    Family Medicine
    Advanced in Stroke
    Family Medicine

    Associated Physicians Of WNY

    1616 Kensington Ave, 
    Buffalo, NY 
     (5.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    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. She is also highly rated in 57 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Necrosis, Lung Metastases, Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Heim is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Stroke
    Distinguished in Stroke
    Referral may be required

    Office

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

    Nadeem Hussain is a Physiatrist practicing medicine in Buffalo, New York. He has been practicing medicine for over 18 years. Dr. Hussain is rated as a Distinguished 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 Stroke, Miller-Fisher Syndrome, Guillain-Barre Syndrome, Cervical Disc Surgery, and Herniated Disc Surgery.

    Distinguished in Stroke
    Distinguished in Stroke
    Referral may be required

    Office

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

    Vernice Bates is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Buffalo, New York. Dr. Bates is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. He is also highly rated in 75 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Brain Aneurysm, Stroke, Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), and Moyamoya Disease.

    Distinguished in Stroke
    Distinguished in Stroke
    Referral may be required

    Dent Neuorlogic Institute

    200 Sterling Dr, 
    Orchard Park, NY 
     (8.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Laszlo Mechtler is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Orchard Park, New York. Dr. Mechtler is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. He is also highly rated in 109 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Migraine, Cluster Headache, Astrocytoma, and Brain Aneurysm. Dr. Mechtler is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Stroke
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Stroke
    Family Medicine

    Physician Mobile Medical Care PC

    40 La Riviere Dr Ste 140, 
    Buffalo, NY 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    James Collins is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Buffalo, New York. Dr. Collins 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 Dementia, Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), Peptic Ulcer, and Necrosis. Dr. Collins is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Stroke
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Stroke
    Internal Medicine

    Buffalo Medical Group PC

    85 High St, 
    Buffalo, NY 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jeffrey Lach is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Buffalo, New York. Dr. Lach 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 Esophageal Varices, Volkmann Contracture, Sepsis, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

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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 buffalo, 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 buffalo, 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 buffalo, 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 buffalo, 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 buffalo, 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 buffalo, 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 buffalo, 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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