The 20 Best Stroke Doctors Near Me in Irving, TX

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The 20 Best Stroke Doctors near Irving, TX

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 610 doctor with experience in Stroke near Irving, TX. Of these, 454 are Experienced, 117 are Advanced, 38 are Distinguished and 1 are Elite.

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    Distinguished in Stroke
    Distinguished in Stroke

    Access TeleCare- Teleneurology

    1717 Main St, Ste 5850, 
    Dallas, TX 
     (9.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    . Dr. Blumenthal is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Demyelinizing Neuropathy with IgM Monoclonal, Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), Stroke, and Undifferentiated Connective Tissue Disease (UCTD).

    Ahmed R. Shakir
    Distinguished in Stroke
    Neurosurgery
    Distinguished in Stroke
    Neurosurgery

    Texas Health Neurosurgery And Spine Specialists

    1001 N Waldrop Dr, Ste 802, 
    Arlington, TX 
     (10.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Ahmed Shakir brings in-depth clinical and teaching experience in neurosurgery to Texas Health Neurosurgery and Spine Specialists. He is board-certified by the American Board of Neurological Surgery and is fellowship-trained in spine surgery from Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville. Dr. Shakir received his medical degree from The University of Texas Southwestern Medical School at Dallas before going on to complete his neurological surgery residency training at Medical College of Georgia in Augusta, GA. He has also worked as a clinical assistant professor in the Department of Neurosurgery at The University of Texas Health Science Center in San Antonio.Dr. Shakir’s special interests include spinal trauma, spinal oncology and degenerative spine disorders. He is a member of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons and Congress of Neurological Surgeons. Dr. Shakir is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. His top areas of expertise are Stroke, Subdural Hematoma, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Laminectomy, and Gastrostomy.

    Elite in Stroke
    Elite in Stroke
    1717 Main St., Suite 5850, 
    Dallas, TX 
     (9.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Amrou Sarraj is a Neurologist in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Sarraj 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.

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    Advanced in Stroke
    Advanced in Stroke

    Access TeleCare- Teleneurology

    1717 Main St, Ste 5850, 
    Dallas, TX 
     (9.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    . Dr. Dupont is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. His top areas of expertise are Stroke, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), Gastrostomy, and Stent Placement.

    Advanced in Stroke
    Advanced in Stroke

    Access TeleCare- Teleneurology

    1717 Main St, Ste 5850, 
    Dallas, TX 
     (9.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    . Dr. Syed is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. His top areas of expertise are Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, Seizures, Stroke, Epilepsy, and Shoulder Arthroscopy.

    David C. Lo
    Advanced in Stroke
    Physiatry | Hospital Medicine
    Advanced in Stroke
    Physiatry | Hospital Medicine

    Baylor Scott & White Physical Medicine And Rehabilitation Physicians - Irving

    1901 N MacArthur Blvd, 
    Irving, TX 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    David Lo, MD is board certified in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. Dr. Lo's area of interests include stroke, brain injury, and spine rehabilitation. Dr. Lo received his doctorate in medicine from the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School. He completed an internship at St Pail University Medical Center and a residency at Baylor University Medical Center at Dallas. Dr. Lo is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Subdural Hematoma, Hemiplegia, and Stroke.

    Babu G. Welch
    Distinguished in Stroke
    Neurosurgery
    Distinguished in Stroke
    Neurosurgery

    UT Southwestern - Neurosurgery Clinic

    5303 Harry Hines Blvd, 7th Fl, 
    Dallas, TX 
     (6.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Babu Welch is a Neurosurgery provider in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Welch is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. His top areas of expertise are Brain Aneurysm, Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation, Arteriovenous Malformation, Extracranial-Intracranial Bypass Surgery, and Stent Placement.

    Experienced in Stroke
    Experienced in Stroke

    Access TeleCare- Teleneurology

    1717 Main St, Ste 5850, 
    Dallas, TX 
     (9.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    . Dr. Katzin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. His top areas of expertise are Headache, Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), Chronic Demyelinizing Neuropathy with IgM Monoclonal, and Peripheral Neuropathy.

    Experienced in Stroke
    Neurology | Hospital Medicine
    Experienced in Stroke
    Neurology | Hospital Medicine

    Access TeleCare- Teleneurology

    1717 Main St, Ste 5850, 
    Dallas, TX 
     (9.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    . Dr. Lake is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. Her top areas of expertise are Stroke, Delirium, Seizures, and Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure.

    Experienced in Stroke
    Experienced in Stroke

    Access TeleCare- Teleneurology

    1717 Main St, Ste 5850, 
    Dallas, TX 
     (9.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    . Dr. Hora is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. His top areas of expertise are Stroke and Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA).

    Experienced in Stroke
    Experienced in Stroke

    Access TeleCare- Teleneurology

    1717 Main St, Ste 5850, 
    Dallas, TX 
     (9.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    . Dr. Lopez is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. Her top areas of expertise are Cerebellar Degeneration, Seizures, Stroke, and Memory Loss.

    Experienced in Stroke
    Experienced in Stroke

    Access TeleCare- Teleneurology

    1717 Main St, Ste 5850, 
    Dallas, TX 
     (9.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    . Dr. Pearlman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. His top areas of expertise are Susac Syndrome and Stroke.

    Novreen Shahdad
    Experienced in Stroke
    Experienced in Stroke

    Baylor Scott & White Neurology - Irving

    2021 N MacArthur Blvd, Ste 210, 
    Irving, TX 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi, Kashmiri, Urdu

    "Dr. Shahdad is board-certified in psychiatry and neurology. Her clinical interests include care of patients in the Irving and surrounding areas with various neurological disorders including stroke, seizures, headaches, neuromuscular disorders, movement disorders and neurodegenerative disorders. Having completed her fellowship in Clinical Neurophysiology, her expertise focuses on the evaluation and the management of patients with epilepsy as well as interpreting electroencephalogram (EEG) and performing electromyography (EMG). She is a recipient of the ""Edward Fogan Award"" as best outgoing resident. Her clinical research focused on photic induced seizures. In her spare time, she enjoys cooking, spending time with family, listening to music and enjoying outdoor activities with her family. Dr. Shahdad is fluent in English, Kashmiri, Urdu and Hindi. She is dedicated to serving the neurology needs of patients in Irving, Dallas and surrounding areas. Dr. Shahdad was voted Best Neurologist in Coppell & North Irving by the readers of Living Magazine for 2024 and 2025.". Dr. Shahdad is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. Her top areas of expertise are Charles Bonnet Syndrome, Memory Loss, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, and Headache.

    Distinguished in Stroke
    Neurology
    Distinguished in Stroke
    Neurology

    UT Southwestern - Stroke Administration

    6201 Harry Hines Blvd., Cuh 3.591, 
    Dallas, TX 
     (6.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ty Shang is a Neurologist in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Shang is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. His top areas of expertise are Stroke, Moyamoya Disease, Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), Transmyocardial Revascularization, and Stent Placement.

    Distinguished in Stroke
    Neurology
    Distinguished in Stroke
    Neurology

    UT Southwestern - Stroke Administration

    6201 Harry Hines Blvd., Cuh 3.591, 
    Dallas, TX 
     (6.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Erica Jones is a Neurologist in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Jones is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. Her top areas of expertise are Stroke, Cavernous Sinus Thrombosis, Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), Thrombectomy, and Gastrostomy.

    Distinguished in Stroke
    Distinguished in Stroke

    UT Southwestern - Stroke Administration

    6201 Harry Hines Blvd., Cuh 3.591, 
    Dallas, TX 
     (6.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish

    Mark Johnson is a Neurologist in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Johnson is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. His top areas of expertise are Stroke, Moyamoya Disease, Cavernous Sinus Thrombosis, Stent Placement, and Thrombectomy.

    Distinguished in Stroke
    Distinguished in Stroke

    UT Southwestern - Stroke Administration

    6201 Harry Hines Blvd., Cuh 3.591, 
    Dallas, TX 
     (6.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mehari Gebreyohanns is a Neurologist in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Gebreyohanns is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. His top areas of expertise are Stroke, Cavernous Sinus Thrombosis, Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), Thrombectomy, and Transmyocardial Revascularization.

    Distinguished in Stroke
    Distinguished in Stroke

    UT Southwestern - Stroke Administration

    6201 Harry Hines Blvd., Cuh 3.591, 
    Dallas, TX 
     (6.2 miles away)
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Rachel Aubert is a Neurologist in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Aubert has been practicing medicine for over 10 years and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. Her top areas of expertise are Stroke, Cavernous Sinus Thrombosis, Vertebral Artery Dissection, Transmyocardial Revascularization, and Stent Placement.

    Distinguished in Stroke
    Distinguished in Stroke

    UT Southwestern - Neuroradiology

    5323 Harry Hines Blvd, 
    Dallas, TX 
     (6.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Roberta Novakovic is a Neurologist in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Novakovic is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. Her top areas of expertise are Stroke, Brain Aneurysm, Arteriovenous Malformation, Thrombectomy, and Transmyocardial Revascularization.

    Distinguished in Stroke
    Distinguished in Stroke

    UT Southwestern - Department Of Neurological Surgery

    5303 Harry Hines Blvd, 7th Fl Ste 600, 
    Dallas, TX 
     (6.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jonathan White is a Neurosurgery provider in Dallas, Texas. Dr. White is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. His top areas of expertise are Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus, Hydrocephalus, Brain Aneurysm, Microvascular Decompression, and Thrombectomy.

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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 Irving, 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 Irving, 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 Irving, 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 Irving, 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 Irving, 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 Irving, 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 Irving, 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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