The 20 Best Stroke Doctors Near Me in Scranton, PA

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The 20 Best Stroke Doctors near Scranton, PA

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 118 doctor with experience in Stroke near Scranton, PA. Of these, 100 are Experienced, 14 are Advanced, 2 are Distinguished and 2 are Elite.

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    Clemens M. Schirmer
    Elite in Stroke
    Elite in Stroke

    Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center - Neurosurgery

    950 East Mountain Boulevard, 
    Wilkes Barre, PA 
     (13.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Dr. Schirmer is board certified in neurological surgery and is fellowship trained in interventional neuroradiology and endovascular neurosurgery. He holds subspecialty certificates for neuroendovascular surgery and neurocritical care. His clinical interests include care and management of patients with acute ischemic and hemorrhagic stroke; intracranial aneurysms and arteriovenous malformations; carotid, vertebral and intracranial atherosclerosis and stenosis; and spinal vascular malformations. He specializes in endovascular flow diversion techniques, skull base surgeries and minimally invasive craniotomy techniques. He earned his medical degree at the Medizinische Fakultät at Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München in Germany. Dr. Schirmer completed his residency and fellowships at Tufts University, New England Medical Center and Harvard Medical School Teaching Hospitals in Boston.|Video: more from Dr. Clemens Schirmer, M.D., PhD. Dr. Schirmer is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. His top areas of expertise are Brain Aneurysm, Stroke, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Thrombectomy, and Stent Placement.

    Varun C. Pulakanti
    Advanced in Stroke
    Advanced in Stroke

    Geisinger Scranton - Neurology

    3 West Olive Street, Suite 132, 
    Scranton, PA 
     (0.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish, Telugu
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Varun Pulakanti is a Neurologist in Scranton, Pennsylvania. Dr. Pulakanti is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. His top areas of expertise are Moyamoya Disease, Stroke, Hemiplegia, Stent Placement, and Transmyocardial Revascularization. Dr. Pulakanti is currently accepting new patients.

    Uzzal Roy
    Advanced in Stroke
    Neurology
    Advanced in Stroke
    Neurology

    Geisinger Scranton - Neurology

    3 West Olive Street, Suite 132, 
    Scranton, PA 
     (0.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Roy is a neurologist board certified in neurology by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. He earned his medical degree from Dhaka Medical College and Hospital, and completed his residency at Rhode Island Hospital and his fellowship in clinical neurophysiology at The Ohio State University Medical Center. Dr. Roy is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. His top areas of expertise are Stroke, Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), Seizures, and Memory Loss.

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    Darren L. Jacobs
    Experienced in Stroke
    Experienced in Stroke

    Geisinger Scranton - Neurosurgery

    300 Lackawanna Avenue, 
    Scranton, PA 
     (0.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Dr. Jacobs is a neurosurgeon board certified by the American Osteopathic Board of Surgery. His clinical interests include simple and complex spinal surgery, trigeminal neuralgia, brain surgery, peripheral nerve procedures, pain procedures, hydrocephalus and general neurosurgery. He earned his medical degree from Nova Southeastern University and completed his residency at the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. Dr. Jacobs speaks English and Spanish. In his free time, Dr. Jacobs enjoys spending time with his family, as well as music, sports and outdoor activities. Dr. Jacobs is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Subdural Hematoma, Hydrocephalus, Awake Craniotomy, and Gastrostomy.

    Iqbal A. Khan
    Experienced in Stroke
    Experienced in Stroke

    Geisinger Clinic

    1800 Mulberry St, 
    Scranton, PA 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi, Urdu

    Dr. Khan is a neurologist board certified in neurology by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. He earned his medical degree from Dow Medical College, and completed his residency at Medical College of Pennsylvania. Dr. Khan completed his fellowship at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital. He speaks English, Hindi and Urdu. Dr. Khan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. His top areas of expertise are Trigeminal Neuralgia, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, Seizures, and Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA).

    Advanced in Stroke
    Neurology
    Advanced in Stroke
    Neurology

    Allied Services Scranton Rehabilitation Hospital

    475 Morgan Hwy, 
    Scranton, PA 
     (2.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Kim is a Neurologist in Scranton, Pennsylvania. Dr. Kim is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. His top areas of expertise are Serotonin Syndrome, Continuous Spike-Wave During Slow Sleep Syndrome, Photosensitive Epilepsy, and Familial Neurocardiogenic Syncope.

    Distinguished in Stroke
    Distinguished in Stroke

    Northeastern Rehabilitation Associates PC

    5 Morgan Hwy Ste 4, 
    Scranton, PA 
     (3.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Michael Wolk is a Physiatrist in Scranton, Pennsylvania. Dr. Wolk is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. His top areas of expertise are Paraplegia, Stroke, Guillain-Barre Syndrome, and Miller-Fisher Syndrome.

    Elite in Stroke
    Elite in Stroke

    Geisinger Wyoming Valley

    1000 E Mountain Dr, 
    Wilkes Barre, PA 
     (13.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Christoph Griessenauer is a Neurosurgery provider in Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania. Dr. Griessenauer is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. His top areas of expertise are Brain Aneurysm, Stroke, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Thrombectomy, and Stent Placement.

    Experienced in Stroke
    Neurology
    Experienced in Stroke
    Neurology

    Geisinger Community Medical Center

    1800 Mulberry St, 
    Scranton, PA 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Seth Jones is a Neurologist in Scranton, Pennsylvania. Dr. Jones is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. His top areas of expertise are Parkinson's Disease, Stroke, Seizures, and Memory Loss.

    Experienced in Stroke
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Stroke
    Internal Medicine

    Geisinger Clinic

    2232 Pittston Ave, 
    Scranton, PA 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Patrick Connors is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Scranton, Pennsylvania. Dr. Connors is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. His top areas of expertise are Serotonin Syndrome, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism. Dr. Connors is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Stroke
    Experienced in Stroke

    Northeastern Rehabilitation Associates, P.C.

    5 Morgan Highway, Suite 4, 
    Scranton, PA 
     (2.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Philosophy of care | I help primary care physicians, specialists and their patients determine the best way to recover from surgery, injury or illness and return home. Such decisions often require input from several sources, including the patient and their family. | Why I entered medicine | Several members of my family had major impairments and disabilities, and I saw at an early age how health care providers supported their determination to be as independent as possible. The passion these clinicians exhibited was inspiring, showing me how non-traditional care can improve lives despite permanent impairment. | Community involvement | I serve on several educational and hospital boards and committees. I’m program director for the new Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation residency. I’m involved with the LVHN Impact Athletes program to develop a positive impact on area youth and children with special needs using high-level college athletes. | Personal interests | I spend as much time with my family and close friends as possible. I also enjoy Penn State athletics, especially football. It’s simple but fulfilling. Dr. Gentilezza is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. His top areas of expertise are Volkmann Contracture, Rhabdomyolysis, Guillain-Barre Syndrome, and Miller-Fisher Syndrome.

    Experienced in Stroke
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Stroke
    Family Medicine

    Raphael Heart Group. P.C.

    105 Layton Rd, 
    South Abington Township, PA 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Stephen Jaditz is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in South Abington Township, Pennsylvania. Dr. Jaditz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. His top areas of expertise are End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), COVID-19, Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C), and Dementia.

    Travis R. Taylor
    Distinguished in Stroke
    Distinguished in Stroke

    Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Office Building - Neurology

    950 East Mountain Boulevard, 
    Wilkes Barre, PA 
     (13.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Taylor is certified in neurology by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. His clinical interests include stroke in children and young adults, as well as advanced hyper-acute imaging in stroke. Dr. Taylor earned his medical degree from Temple University. He completed his neurology residency at Geisinger Medical Center, and his vascular neurology fellowship at the National Institutes of Health. Dr. Taylor is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. His top areas of expertise are Stroke, Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), Seizures, Stent Placement, and Transmyocardial Revascularization.

    Terrance S. Chilson
    Experienced in Stroke
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Stroke
    Internal Medicine

    LVPG Internal Medicine-Steamtown

    300 Lackawanna Avenue, Suite 200, 
    Scranton, PA 
     (0.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Terrance Chilson is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Scranton, Pennsylvania. Dr. Chilson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. His top areas of expertise are Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).

    Advanced in Stroke
    Neurosurgery
    Advanced in Stroke
    Neurosurgery

    Geisinger Community Medical Center

    1800 Mulberry St, 
    Scranton, PA 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Stanley Pugsley is a Neurosurgery provider in Scranton, Pennsylvania. Dr. Pugsley is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. His top areas of expertise are Delirium, Stroke, Subdural Hematoma, and Chronic Subdural Hematoma.

    Nikul A. Patel
    Experienced in Stroke
    Pulmonary Medicine | Intensive Care Medicine
    Experienced in Stroke
    Pulmonary Medicine | Intensive Care Medicine

    GCMC Pulmonary Medicine

    1800 Mulberry Street, 
    Scranton, PA 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Nikul Patel is a primary care provider, an Intensive Care Medicine specialist and a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Scranton, Pennsylvania. Dr. Patel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. His top areas of expertise are Sepsis, Hypovolemic Shock, Pulmonary Embolism, and Stroke.

    Akash Jain
    Experienced in Stroke
    Hospital Medicine
    Experienced in Stroke
    Hospital Medicine

    GCMC Hospitalist Program

    1800 Mulberry Street, 
    Scranton, PA 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Akash Jain is a primary care provider, practicing in Hospital Medicine in Scranton, Pennsylvania. Dr. Jain is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. His top areas of expertise are Urinary Tract Infection (UTI), Toxic Megacolon, Sepsis, Hip Replacement, and Ureteroscopy.

    James J. Mckenna
    Experienced in Stroke
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Stroke
    Family Medicine

    LIFE Geisinger

    2300 Adams Avenue, 
    Scranton, PA 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dr. McKenna is a board-certified physician specializing in family medicine. He attended Des Moines University Osteopathic Medical Center, where he earned his medical degree. He completed his residency at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital. Dr. McKenna is certified by the American Board of Family Medicine in family medicine and geriatric medicine. Dr. Mckenna is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. His top areas of expertise are Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Hypothyroidism, and Vitamin B12 Deficiency.

    Advanced in Stroke
    Advanced in Stroke

    Office

    235 Main St Ste 115, 
    Scranton, PA 
     (3.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Vithalbhai Dhaduk is a Neurologist in Scranton, Pennsylvania. Dr. Dhaduk is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. His top areas of expertise are Seizures, Hereditary Sensory and Autonomic Neuropathy Type 2, Congenital Insensitivity to Pain with Anhidrosis, and Infantile Axonal Neuropathy.

    Experienced in Stroke
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Stroke
    Internal Medicine

    LVPG-L Urology Steamtown

    300 Lackawanna Ave, 
    Scranton, PA 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Stephen Opsasnick is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Scranton, Pennsylvania. Dr. Opsasnick is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. His top areas of expertise are Acute Kidney Failure, Sepsis, Neurotoxicity Syndromes, Endoscopy, and Hip Replacement.

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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 Scranton, PA?

    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 Scranton, PA?

    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 Scranton, PA?

    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 Scranton, PA?

    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 Scranton, PA?

    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 Scranton, PA?

    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 Scranton, PA?

    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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