The 20 Best Thrombectomy Doctors in Texas, US

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 an Elite provider by MediFind in Thrombectomy. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Subdural Hematoma, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Stroke, Thrombectomy, and Stent Placement. Dr. Tanweer is currently accepting new patients.

Clark Sitton is a Neuroradiologist practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Sitton is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in Thrombectomy. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hydrocephalus, Congenital Cardiovascular Shunt, Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus, Cerebral Ventricle Cancer, and Thrombectomy.

Dr. Sunil A. Sheth, MD is a board-certified Vascular Neurologist specializing in in endovascular treatments for cerebral and spinal vascular diseases. He has expertise in the treatment of ischemic and hemorrhagic stroke, brain aneurysms, arteriovenous malformations, fistulas, as well as facial and spinal vascular malformations. Dr. Sheth is originally from Houston, TX and attended Harvard Medical School where he graduated magna cum laude. He completed his residency in Neurology at the University of California, San Francisco where he served as the chief resident, and fellowships in Vascular Neurology and Interventional Neuroradiology at the University of California, Los Angeles. Dr. Sheth is currently an Assistant Professor of Neurology at UT Health McGovern Medical School. Dr. Sheth has co-authored many studies, which have been published in Cell, Nature Biotechnology, PlosONE, and the Journal of NeuroInterventional Surgery. For his research work he has been awarded grants from the American Heart Association (AHA), Society for NeuroInterventional Surgery Foundation, and National Institutes of Health. He has also received numerous honors and awards and lectured across the country on the management of ischemic stroke and cerebrovascular disease. Dr. Sheth’s clinical and research interests include endovascular treatments for ischemic stroke, neuroimaging, traumatic brain injury, and development of novel endovascular devices. Dr. Sheth is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in Thrombectomy. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Stroke, Brain Aneurysm, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Thrombectomy, and Stent Placement.

Dr. James Grotta, MD, is a neurologist and the Director of Stroke Research, Clinical Institute for Research and Innovation, Memorial Hermann - Texas Medical Center and the Director, Mobile Stroke Unit Consortium. Dr. Grotta received his education at Dartmouth College and his medical training at the Universities of Virginia and Colorado, and at Massachusetts General Hospital. He spent two years in the U.S. Public Health Service (Indian Health Service). Dr. Grotta's research focuses on development of new therapies for acute stroke patients. He has been funded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) for laboratory studies on the biology of brain injury and recovery in animal stroke models. He has played a leadership role in many clinical research studies of both thrombolytic drugs and cytoprotective agents after stroke. He is presently funded by NIH for a program project to carry out a series of novel pilot studies aimed at amplifying the existing benefits of intravenous TPA (Tissue Plasminogen Activator). Dr. Grotta has orchestrated development of a very successful collaborative network between the UT Stroke Team, Memorial Hermann Hospital, Houston Fire Department-Emergency Medical Services, and other regional stroke centers to increase the delivery of appropriate therapy to a large number of acute stroke patients in Houston. He has extended these efforts to rural areas through regional educational programs and, more recently, telemedicine. Dr. Grotta has been an editor of the Annals of Neurology, Stroke and many other peer reviewed journals, and has been a member of several NIH and FDA review panels. He was a recipient of the Feinberg Award for Excellence in Clinical Stroke (1999), Physician of the Year (2006), and the Eugene Braunwald Academic Mentorship Award (2010), all from the national chapter of the American Heart Association (AHA), and awards for teaching excellence at UT Medical School. He has authored or co-authored more than 250 articles in peer-reviewed journals. Dr. Grotta is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in Thrombectomy. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Stroke, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), Thrombectomy, and Bone Marrow Aspiration. Dr. Grotta is currently accepting new patients.

Robert Regenhardt is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. He has been practicing medicine for over 12 years. Dr. Regenhardt is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in Thrombectomy. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Stroke, Brain Aneurysm, Siderosis, Thrombectomy, and Stent Placement.

Sean I. Savitz, MD is a Professor of Neurology, the Frank M. Yatsu Chair, Director of the Institute for Stroke and Cerebrovascular Disease at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth) and a part of UTHealth Neurosciences. He graduated from Harvard College, received his MD from Albert Einstein College of Medicine, and completed neurology residency training and a cerebrovascular fellowship at the Harvard Medical School Neurology Training Program. Dr. Savitz’s research focuses on stroke recovery, rehabilitation, and the application of stem cells as an innovative treatment for stroke. He has been investigating mechanisms of how cell therapies promote stroke recovery in animal models and he has been conducting clinical trials of autologous and allogeneic cells in stroke patients. He also oversees an NIH funded fellowship program to train stroke specialists and has won several teaching awards. He has been funded by grants from the National Institute of Health, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, and the American Heart Association, and is an author of over 200 publications in the biomedical literature. As part of his clinical responsibilities, he serves as the stroke medical director the Memorial Hermann Healthcare System. Dr. Savitz is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in Thrombectomy. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Stroke, Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), Delirium, Thrombectomy, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

Dr. Rahul Rao has been involved in research and care in the field of neurology since 2017. He is fellowship-trained in vascular neurology and interventional neurology with clinical focus in the areas of seizures, stroke and other neurological disorders. Dr. Rao uses advanced and minimally invasive therapies and surgical interventions for the brain and spine, including revascularization and thrombectomy to encourage blood flow. He serves as a co-investigator on many clinical trials in neurology to promote advancement in the care of patients with acute and life-threatening neurological conditions.Dr. Rao earned his medical degree from Tulane University Medical School in New Orleans, La. He completed his internal medicine and neurology residencies while at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center in Pennsylvania. Dr. Rao went on to complete his fellowship training in vascular neurology and interventional neurology through ProMedica Toledo Hospital and the University of Toledo Medical Center in Ohio. He is a member of the American Academy of Neurology, Society of Neurointerventional Surgery, and Society of Vascular and Interventional Neurology. Dr. Rao is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Thrombectomy. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Stroke, Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Subdural Hematoma, and Thrombectomy.

Amrou Sarraj is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Sarraj is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in Thrombectomy. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Stroke, Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation, Apoplexy, Thrombectomy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Sarraj is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry & Neurology, (Psychiatry & Neurology, Vascular Neurology), and (Psychiatry & Neurology, Neurology).

Peter Kan is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Galveston, Texas. Dr. Kan is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in Thrombectomy. He is also highly rated in 21 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Brain Aneurysm, Stroke, Subdural Hematoma, Thrombectomy, and Stent Placement.

Albert Yoo is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Plano, Texas. Dr. Yoo is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in Thrombectomy. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Stroke, Brain Aneurysm, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Thrombectomy, and Embolectomy.

Justin Mascitelli is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in San Antonio, Texas. Dr. Mascitelli is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in Thrombectomy. He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Stroke, Pica, Brain Aneurysm, Thrombectomy, and Stent Placement.

Wondwossen Tekle is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Harlingen, Texas. Dr. Tekle is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in Thrombectomy. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Stroke, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Brain Aneurysm, Thrombectomy, and Stent Placement.

Mohamad Ezzeldin is a Neurosurgery specialist and a Neurologist practicing medicine in Kingwood, Texas. Dr. Ezzeldin is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in Thrombectomy. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Stroke, Brain Aneurysm, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Thrombectomy, and Stent Placement. Dr. Ezzeldin is currently accepting new patients.

Hormozd Bozorgchami is a Neurologist practicing medicine in The Woodlands, Texas. Dr. Bozorgchami is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in Thrombectomy. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Stroke, Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation, Brain Aneurysm, Thrombectomy, and Stent Placement. Dr. Bozorgchami is currently accepting new patients.

Kennith Layton, MD, MSc, FACR, FAHA, is board-certified in both diagnostic radiology and neuroradiology. He specializes in complex disorders of the brain and spine and has decades of experience at high-volume institutions which guides his treatment of brain aneurysms, strokes, vascular abnormalities and vertebral compression fractures. He has particular interests in brain aneurysms, acute ischemic stroke, dural arteriovenous fistulas, arteriovenous malformations, cerebral and spinal angiography, CSF leaks, vertebral compression fractures, vertebroplasty, kyphoplasty, radio frequency ablation, chronic subdural hematomas, carotid stenting, Neuroradiology and pulsatile tinnitus. When not at work, he enjoys martial arts, hunting, singing, World War II history and music. Dr. Layton has been nominated for the 13th consecutive year for D Magazine's 2025 Best Docs . Dr. Layton is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in Thrombectomy. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Stroke, Headache, Brain Aneurysm, Thrombectomy, and Vertebroplasty. Dr. Layton is board certified in Neuroradiology- American Board Of Radiology and Diagnostic Radiology- American Board Of Radiology.

Osman Mir, MD, is a board-certified surgeon specializing in endovascular neurosurgery with a subspecialty in vascular neurology. His professional interests include stroke, brain aneurysms, brain arteriovenous malformations, brain and spinal dural arteriovenous fistula, carotid artery stenosis, cerebral venous stenosis, vertebral body compression fractures, congenital vascular malformations, and pulsatile tinnitus. Dr. Mir treats all of these conditions using minimally invasive, image-guided procedures and advanced technology. He is passionate about understanding the genetic, developmental and pathophysiologic basis of cerebrovascular disease. Dr. Mir has authored more than 30 publications and has served as principal investigator (PI) on multiple clinical research projects. He previously held PI roles and currently continues as PI on NIH and industry-sponsored clinical trials. He is also part of a group that is developing new minimally invasive, image-guided treatments for ischemic and hemorrhagic stroke. Outside of work, Dr. Mir enjoys traveling with family and participating in marathons and triathlons, having completed multiple Ironman races. Dr. Mir is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in Thrombectomy. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Stroke, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation, Thrombectomy, and Stent Placement. Dr. Mir is board certified in Neurology- American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology/Neurology, Vascular Neurology- American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology/Vascular Neurology, Neurology- American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology, and Vascular Neurology- American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology.

Vitaly Margulis is a Urologist practicing medicine in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Margulis is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in Thrombectomy. He is also highly rated in 43 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Upper Tract Urothelial Carcinoma (UTUC), Urothelial Cancer, Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC), Nephrectomy, and Orchiectomy.

Haris Kamal is a Neurologist practicing medicine in The Woodlands, Texas. He has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Kamal is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in Thrombectomy. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Stroke, Brain Aneurysm, Tumefactive Multiple Sclerosis, Thrombectomy, and Stent Placement. Dr. Kamal is currently accepting new patients.

Spiros Blackburn, MD, is a board-certified neurosurgeon who specializes in cerebrovascular and skull base surgery. He has special expertise in both endoscopic and endovascular neurosurgery. A summa cum laude graduate of Old Dominion University in Norfolk, Virginia, Dr. Blackburn received his medical degree at The University of Texas Southwestern Medical School in Dallas. After concluding his residency at Washington University in St. Louis, he completed a cerebrovascular fellowship at Emory University in Atlanta and a neuro-endovascular fellowship at Mallinckrodt Institute of Radiology at Washington University. Prior to joining Mischer Neuroscience Institute, he held a faculty appointment as assistant professor of neurosurgery at the University of Florida in Gainesville. The recipient of numerous academic awards, Dr. Blackburn has lectured nationally on the management of cerebral aneurysms, surgical anatomy, arteriovenous malformations and stroke. His research has been published in peer-reviewed journals including PNAS, Neurosurgery, World Neurosurgery, Journal of NeuroInterventional Surgery, British Journal of Neurosurgery, Journal of Neurosurgery, Stroke and Journal of Neuro-Oncology, among others. His clinical research interests include biomarkers for cerebral vasospasm and translational research for patients with subarachnoid hemorrhage, as well as a number of clinical trials for the treatment of brain aneurysms. He treats the following conditions: Cerebral aneurysms and arteriovenous malformations Meningiomas and other tumors involving the skull base Pituitary tumors Moya Moya disease Carotid artery - stenosis and endarterectomy Cavernous malformations He has special expertise in: Endovascular neurosurgery (also called interventional neuroradiology) – coil embolization of aneurysms Endoscopic approaches to pituitary tumors, meningiomas, and other mass lesions. Dr. Blackburn is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in Thrombectomy. He is also highly rated in 27 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Stroke, Apoplexy, Thrombectomy, and Endovascular Embolization.

Dr. Louise D. McCullough is a physician-scientist with a longstanding interest in vascular physiology, neuro-inflammation, cerebrovascular disease, sex differences in stroke, and aging. A practicing vascular neurologist, she has clinical expertise in stroke prevention, acute stroke treatment, sex differences in stroke, and outcome assessment. She is chair of the department of Neurology and heads the Cerebrovascular Research Group at the McGovern Medical School. Dr. McCullough has been recognized with numerous awards during her clinical and academic career, and has been named to Best Doctors® continuously since 2007. She is the recipient of multiple grants from the National Institutes of Health, the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, and the American Heart Association, and has authored more than 130 studies published in peer-reviewed journals such as Stroke, Journal of Neuroscience, Journal of Stroke and Cerebrovascular Diseases, Clinical Neurology and Neurosurgery, Neurobiology of Aging, European Journal of Neuroscience, Biology of Sex Differences, Journal of Neuroinflammation and Neurocritical Care, among others. She has mentored many medical students, residents and junior faculty who now hold leadership roles in academic neurology programs throughout the country. She received her Bachelor of Arts in psychology, Master of Arts in experimental psychology and Ph.D. in neuroscience at the University of Connecticut at Storrs. After receiving her medical degree at the University of Connecticut School of Medicine in Farmington, she completed neurology training at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore, Maryland, where she was chief neurology resident. She completed a fellowship in cerebrovascular disease/neurology and anesthesiology at the same institution. Prior to joining the Mischer Neuroscience Institute and the McGovern Medical School, she held faculty and hospital appointments at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and the University of Connecticut, where she rose to the rank of professor. Dr. Mccullough is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in Thrombectomy. She is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Stroke, Cerebral Amyloid Angiopathy, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Thrombectomy, and Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT).