The 20 Best Stroke Doctors Near Me in Waco, TX

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The 20 Best Stroke Doctors near Waco, TX

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 37 doctor with experience in Stroke near Waco, TX. Of these, 27 are Experienced and 10 are Advanced.

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    Richard E. Scott
    Advanced in Stroke
    Advanced in Stroke

    Baylor Scott & White Neurosciences Clinic - Waco

    50 Hillcrest Medical Blvd, Ste 201-A, 
    Waco, TX 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Richard Scott is a Physiatrist in Waco, Texas. Dr. Scott is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. His top areas of expertise are Stroke, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Subdural Hematoma, and Spasticity.

    Advanced in Stroke
    Family Medicine
    Advanced in Stroke
    Family Medicine

    McLennan County Medical Education And Research Foundation

    1600 Providence Dr, 
    Waco, TX 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Horacio Sosa is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Waco, Texas. Dr. Sosa is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. His top areas of expertise are Malnutrition, Sepsis, Hypertensive Heart Disease, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

    Advanced in Stroke
    Advanced in Stroke

    Scott And White Clinic

    140 Hillcrest Medical Blvd, 
    Waco, TX 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dr. Gregory Parks is a board-certified neurologist. His professional interests include Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson's disease and dementia. Dr. Parks sees adult patients at Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Hillcrest. Dr. Parks received his medical degree from  UT Southwestern Medical School. Dr. Parks is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. His top areas of expertise are Headache, Stroke, Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), and Memory Loss.

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    George M. Schwartze
    Experienced in Stroke
    Neurology | Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Stroke
    Neurology | Internal Medicine

    Baylor Scott & White Neurosciences Clinic - Waco

    50 Hillcrest Medical Blvd, Ste 201-A, 
    Waco, TX 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    George Schwartze is a Neurologist and an Internal Medicine provider in Waco, Texas. Dr. Schwartze is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. His top areas of expertise are Migraine, Cerebellar Degeneration, Essential Tremor, and Parkinson's Disease.

    Hejun Yuan
    Experienced in Stroke
    Physiatry
    Experienced in Stroke
    Physiatry

    Baylor Scott & White Neurosciences Clinic - Waco

    50 Hillcrest Medical Blvd, Ste 201-A, 
    Waco, TX 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Hejun Yuan is a Physiatrist in Waco, Texas. Dr. Yuan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. His top areas of expertise are Stroke, Liver Failure, Meige Disease, and Primary Intestinal Lymphangiectasia.

    Kimball N. Pratt
    Experienced in Stroke
    Experienced in Stroke

    Baylor Scott & White Neurosciences Clinic - Waco

    50 Hillcrest Medical Blvd, Ste 201-A, 
    Waco, TX 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kimball Pratt is a Neurosurgery provider in Waco, Texas. Dr. Pratt is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. His top areas of expertise are Subdural Hematoma, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Delirium, Deep Brain Stimulation, and Sacral Nerve Stimulation.

    Experienced in Stroke
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Stroke
    Family Medicine

    McLennan County Medical Education And Research Foundation

    1600 Providence Dr, 
    Waco, TX 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    William Chop is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Waco, Texas. Dr. Chop is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. His top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Ballinger-Wallace Syndrome, Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Stroke
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Stroke
    Family Medicine

    Rockdale Blackhhawk LLC

    6600 Fish Pond Rd Ste 202A, 
    Waco, TX 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Darrell Pietsch is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Waco, Texas. Dr. Pietsch is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. His top areas of expertise are Dementia, Painful Swallowing, Swallowing Difficulty, and Alzheimer's Disease.

    Experienced in Stroke
    Experienced in Stroke

    Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital Of Waco

    3600 S Loop 340, 
    Robinson, TX 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Cameron Collier is a Physiatrist in Robinson, Texas. Dr. Collier is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. His top areas of expertise are Necrotizing Myopathy (NM), Muscle Atrophy, Guillain-Barre Syndrome, and Miller-Fisher Syndrome.

    Experienced in Stroke
    Neurology
    Experienced in Stroke
    Neurology

    Scott And White Clinic

    140 Hillcrest Medical Blvd, 
    Waco, TX 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Travis Ho is a Neurologist in Waco, Texas. Dr. Ho is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. His top areas of expertise are Stroke, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Seizures, and Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure.

    Experienced in Stroke
    Experienced in Stroke

    Radiology Consultants Of Texas

    100 Hillcrest Medical Blvd, 
    Waco, TX 
     (5.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Thomas White is a Radiologist in Waco, Texas. Dr. White is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. His top areas of expertise are Ascites, Lung Cancer, Pleurisy, Bone Graft, and Vertebroplasty.

    Justin L. Remsing
    Experienced in Stroke
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Stroke
    Internal Medicine

    Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Hillcrest

    100 Hillcrest Medical Blvd, 
    Waco, TX 
     (5.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Justin Remsing is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Waco, Texas. Dr. Remsing is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. His top areas of expertise are Sepsis, Stroke, Pneumonia, Hip Replacement, and Endoscopy.

    Cameron Simonsen
    Experienced in Stroke
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Stroke
    Internal Medicine

    Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Hillcrest

    100 Hillcrest Medical Blvd, 
    Waco, TX 
     (5.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Cameron Simonsen is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Waco, Texas. Dr. Simonsen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. His top areas of expertise are Sepsis, Vitamin B12 Deficiency, Stroke, Gastrostomy, and Hip Replacement.

    Prakash Thapa
    Experienced in Stroke
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Stroke
    Internal Medicine

    Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Hillcrest

    100 Hillcrest Medical Blvd, 
    Waco, TX 
     (5.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Prakash Thapa is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Waco, Texas. Dr. Thapa is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. His top areas of expertise are Sepsis, Acute Pancreatitis, Peptic Ulcer, Gastrostomy, and Hip Replacement.

    Advanced in Stroke
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Stroke
    Internal Medicine

    Ascension Providence

    6901 Medical Pkwy, 
    Waco, TX 
     (5.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Steven Elwell is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Waco, Texas. Dr. Elwell is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. His top areas of expertise are Sepsis, Peptic Ulcer, Necrosis, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

    Advanced in Stroke
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Stroke
    Internal Medicine

    Ascension Providence

    6901 Medical Pkwy, 
    Waco, TX 
     (5.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Soni Jose is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Waco, Texas. Dr. Jose is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. Her top areas of expertise are Sepsis, Peptic Ulcer, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Endoscopy, and Pacemaker Implantation.

    Advanced in Stroke
    Family Medicine
    Advanced in Stroke
    Family Medicine

    Ascension Providence

    6901 Medical Pkwy, 
    Waco, TX 
     (5.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kevin Blanton is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Waco, Texas. Dr. Blanton is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. His top areas of expertise are Sepsis, Peptic Ulcer, Necrosis, Endoscopy, and Pacemaker Implantation.

    Advanced in Stroke
    Interventional Radiology
    Advanced in Stroke
    Interventional Radiology

    Ascension Providence

    6901 Medical Pkwy, 
    Waco, TX 
     (5.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jeffery White is an Interventional Radiologist in Waco, Texas. Dr. White is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. His top areas of expertise are Lung Nodules, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Vertebroplasty.

    Advanced in Stroke
    Neurosurgery
    Advanced in Stroke
    Neurosurgery

    Ascension Medical Group Providence Neurosurgical Clinic

    405 Londonderry Dr Ste 200, 
    Waco, TX 
     (5.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    John Dietze is a Neurosurgery provider in Waco, Texas. Dr. Dietze is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. His top areas of expertise are Invertebral Disc Disease, Spinal Stenosis, Subdural Hematoma, Microdiscectomy, and Herniated Disc Surgery.

    Advanced in Stroke
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Stroke
    Internal Medicine

    DePaul Center

    301 Londonderry Dr, 
    Waco, TX 
     (5.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Roxann Samples is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Waco, Texas. Dr. Samples is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. Her top areas of expertise are Sepsis, Peptic Ulcer, Necrosis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

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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 Waco, 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 Waco, 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 Waco, 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 Waco, 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 Waco, 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 Waco, 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 Waco, 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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