The 20 Best Stroke Doctors Near Me in Houston,, TX

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 418 doctor with experience in Stroke near Houston,, TX. Of these, 325 are Experienced, 59 are Advanced, 25 are Distinguished and 9 are Elite.

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    Elite in Stroke
    Elite in Stroke

    Memorial Hermann-Texas Medical Center

    6411 Fannin St, 
    Houston, TX 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ritvij Bowry is a Neurologist in Houston, Texas. Dr. Bowry is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. His top areas of expertise are Stroke, Subdural Hematoma, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Thrombectomy, and Gastrostomy.

    Elite in Stroke
    Neurology
    Elite in Stroke
    Neurology

    UT Physicians

    6410 Fannin St Ste 1014, 
    Houston, TX 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sean Savitz is a Neurologist in Houston, Texas. Dr. Savitz is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. His top areas of expertise are Stroke, Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), Delirium, Thrombectomy, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

    Elite in Stroke
    Elite in Stroke

    Memorial Hermann Cancer Center-Texas Medical Center

    6400 Fannin St Ste 2440, 
    Houston, TX 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    James Grotta is a Neurologist in Houston, Texas. Dr. Grotta is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. His top areas of expertise are Stroke, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), Thrombectomy, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

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    Elite in Stroke
    Elite in Stroke

    UT Physicians

    6410 Fannin St Ste 1014, 
    Houston, TX 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Louise Mccullough is a Neurologist in Houston, Texas. Dr. Mccullough is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. Her top areas of expertise are Stroke, Cerebral Amyloid Angiopathy, Vascular Dementia, Thrombectomy, and Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT).

    Elite in Stroke
    Neurology
    Elite in Stroke
    Neurology

    UT Physicians

    6410 Fannin St Ste 1014, 
    Houston, TX 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Sunil Sheth is a Neurologist in Houston, Texas. Dr. Sheth has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. His top areas of expertise are Stroke, Brain Aneurysm, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Thrombectomy, and Stent Placement.

    Elite in Stroke
    Elite in Stroke

    UT Physicians

    6410 Fannin St Ste 1014, 
    Houston, TX 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Andrew Barreto is a Neurologist in Houston, Texas. Dr. Barreto is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. His top areas of expertise are Stroke, Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation, Apoplexy, Thrombectomy, and Gastrostomy.

    Elite in Stroke
    Elite in Stroke

    UT Physicians

    6410 Fannin St Ste 1014, 
    Houston, TX 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Anjail Sharrief is a Neurologist in Houston, Texas. Dr. Sharrief is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. Her top areas of expertise are Stroke, Moyamoya Disease, Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), Thrombectomy, and Gastrostomy.

    Elite in Stroke
    Neurology
    Elite in Stroke
    Neurology

    Houston Methodist Stanley H. Appel Department Of Neurology

    6560 Fannin St Ste 802, 
    Houston, TX 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    John Volpi is a Neurologist in Houston, Texas. Dr. Volpi is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. His top areas of expertise are Stroke, Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), Cavernous Sinus Thrombosis, Thrombectomy, and Carotid Artery Surgery.

    Omar Tanweer
    Distinguished in Stroke
    Neurosurgery | General Surgery | Neuroradiology
    Distinguished in Stroke
    Neurosurgery | General Surgery | Neuroradiology

    Baylor College Of Medicine - Neurosurgery

    7200 Cambridge St, Fl 9B MS BCM650, 
    Houston, TX 
     (4.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Omar Tanweer, MD, is dedicated to delivering high-quality, compassionate care to Houston and nearby communities. Omar Tanweer specializes in Neurosurgery and works at BCM Neurosurgery. To make an appointment, please call (713) 798-4696. To review all accepted insurance carriers, please visit: https://www.stlukeshealth.org/patients-visitors/patients/billing-insurance/insurances-accepted. Dr. Tanweer is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. His top areas of expertise are Subdural Hematoma, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Stroke, Thrombectomy, and Stent Placement.

    Distinguished in Stroke
    Neuroradiology
    Distinguished in Stroke
    Neuroradiology

    Houston Methodist Hospital

    6565 Fannin St, 
    Houston, TX 
     (3.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Majdi Radaideh is a Neuroradiologist in Houston, Texas. Dr. Radaideh is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. His top areas of expertise are CAPOS Syndrome, Hydrocephalus, Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus, Vertebroplasty, and Bone Graft.

    Distinguished in Stroke
    Neuroradiology
    Distinguished in Stroke
    Neuroradiology

    Houston Methodist Hospital

    6565 Fannin St, 
    Houston, TX 
     (3.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    David Badger is a Neuroradiologist in Houston, Texas. Dr. Badger is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. His top areas of expertise are CAPOS Syndrome, Stroke, Congenital Cardiovascular Shunt, and Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus.

    Distinguished in Stroke
    Distinguished in Stroke

    Chi St Luke's Health-Baylor St Luke's Medical Center

    6720 Bertner Ave, 
    Houston, TX 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Visveshwar Baskaran is a Neuroradiologist in Houston, Texas. Dr. Baskaran is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. His top areas of expertise are Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Stroke, and Aseptic and Alopecic Nodules of Scalp (AANS).

    Peter Fata
    Advanced in Stroke
    Radiology
    Advanced in Stroke
    Radiology

    Cleveland Clinic Health Services Professional Association, Inc

    1221 Peden St, 
    Houston, TX 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Experience:
    19+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Peter Fata is a Radiologist in Houston, Texas. Dr. Fata has been practicing medicine for over 19 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. His top areas of expertise are Stroke, CAPOS Syndrome, Headache, and Aseptic and Alopecic Nodules of Scalp (AANS).

    Rahul H. Damani
    Advanced in Stroke
    Advanced in Stroke

    Baylor College Of Medicine - Neurology

    7200 Cambridge St, 9th Floor, BCM 609-1, 
    Houston, TX 
     (4.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Rahul Damani, MD, is dedicated to delivering high-quality, compassionate care to Houston and nearby communities. Rahul Damani specializes in Neurology (Brain and Spine) and works at BCM Neurology. To make an appointment, please call (713) 798-2273. To review all accepted insurance carriers, please visit: https://www.stlukeshealth.org/patients-visitors/patients/billing-insurance/insurances-accepted. Dr. Damani is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. His top areas of expertise are Stroke, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Subdural Hematoma, Thrombectomy, and Gastrostomy.

    Eric M. Bershad
    Advanced in Stroke
    Advanced in Stroke

    Baylor College Of Medicine - Neurology

    7200 Cambridge St, 9th Floor, BCM 609-1, 
    Houston, TX 
     (4.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Eric Bershad, MD, is dedicated to delivering high-quality, compassionate care to Houston and nearby communities. Eric Bershad specializes in Neurology (Brain and Spine) and works at BCM Neurology. To make an appointment, please call (713) 798-2273. To review all accepted insurance carriers, please visit: https://www.stlukeshealth.org/patients-visitors/patients/billing-insurance/insurances-accepted. Dr. Bershad is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. His top areas of expertise are Increased Intracranial Pressure, Stroke, Pseudotumor Cerebri Syndrome, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, and Thrombectomy.

    Naser Jaleel
    Advanced in Stroke
    Neurosurgery | General Surgery
    Advanced in Stroke
    Neurosurgery | General Surgery

    Baylor College Of Medicine - Neurosurgery

    7200 Cambridge St, Fl 9B MS BCM650, 
    Houston, TX 
     (4.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Naser Jaleel is a board-certified neurosurgeon specializing in cerebrovascular neurosurgery. He completed his neurosurgical residency at the University of Buffalo in New York and then fellowship training in cerebrovascular and endovascular neurosurgery at the Swedish Neuroscience Institute in Seattle, WA. He has expertise in both open surgical and minimally invasive approaches for treatment of cerebral aneurysms, arteriovenous malformations and other neurovascular conditions.Prior to joining Baylor College of Medicine, Dr. Jaleel served as the Surgical Director of the Cerebrovascular Disease and Stroke Program at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center and helped build it to achieve Comprehensive Stroke Center certification. Dr. Jaleel is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. His top areas of expertise are Delirium, Brain Aneurysm, Subdural Hematoma, Stent Placement, and Transmyocardial Revascularization.

    Advanced in Stroke
    Advanced in Stroke

    Office

    7050 Brookhollow West Dr Unit 40666, 
    Houston, TX 
     (0.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Benjamin Knepper is a Radiologist in Houston, Texas. Dr. Knepper is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. His top areas of expertise are Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Bronchogenic Cyst, and Stroke.

    Distinguished in Stroke
    Neurology | Neuroradiology
    Distinguished in Stroke
    Neurology | Neuroradiology

    HCA Houston Brain & Spine - Med Center

    1213 Hermann Dr Ste 278, 
    Houston, TX 
     (2.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Yazan Alderazi is a Neurologist and a Neuroradiologist in Houston, Texas. Dr. Alderazi is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. His top areas of expertise are Stroke, Brain Aneurysm, Cavernous Sinus Thrombosis, Stent Placement, and Transmyocardial Revascularization. Dr. Alderazi is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Stroke
    Neurosurgery
    Distinguished in Stroke
    Neurosurgery

    Office

    6400 Fannin St Ste 2070, 
    Houston, TX 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ryan Kitagawa is a Neurosurgery provider in Houston, Texas. Dr. Kitagawa is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. His top areas of expertise are Subdural Hematoma, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Stroke, Delirium, and Gastrostomy.

    Distinguished in Stroke
    Neurosurgery
    Distinguished in Stroke
    Neurosurgery

    UTHealth Houston Neurosciences - Texas Medical Center

    6400 Fannin St, 
    Houston, TX 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Peng Chen is a Neurosurgery provider in Houston, Texas. Dr. Chen is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. His top areas of expertise are Arteriovenous Malformation, Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation, Stroke, Thrombectomy, and Stent Placement.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    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 Houston,, TX?

    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 Houston,, TX?

    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 Houston,, TX?

    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 Houston,, TX?

    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 Houston,, TX?

    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 Houston,, TX?

    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 Houston,, TX?

    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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