The 20 Best Vertebral Artery Dissection Doctors Near Me in Missouri, US

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The 20 Best Vertebral Artery Dissection Doctors in Missouri, US

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 35 doctor with experience in Vertebral Artery Dissection near Missouri, US. Of these, 34 are Experienced and 1 are Distinguished.

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    Distinguished in Vertebral Artery Dissection
    Distinguished in Vertebral Artery Dissection

    Curators Of The University Of Missouri

    1 Hospital Dr, 
    Columbia, MO 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Adnan Qureshi is a Neurologist in Columbia, Missouri. Dr. Qureshi is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Vertebral Artery Dissection. His top areas of expertise are Stroke, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), Stent Placement, and Thrombectomy.

    Experienced in Vertebral Artery Dissection
    Radiology
    Experienced in Vertebral Artery Dissection
    Radiology

    Cape Radiology Group PC

    70 Doctors Park, 
    Cape Girardeau, MO 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Andrew West is a Radiologist in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. Dr. West is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Vertebral Artery Dissection. His top areas of expertise are Herniated Disk, Periventricular Heterotopia, Lhermitte-Duclos Disease, and Corpus Callosum Dysgenesis Hypopituitarism.

    Experienced in Vertebral Artery Dissection
    Neuroradiology
    Experienced in Vertebral Artery Dissection
    Neuroradiology

    Diagnostic Imaging Centers P.A.

    4801 Main St Ste 200, 
    Kansas City, MO 
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Numukunda Darboe is a Neuroradiologist in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Darboe has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Vertebral Artery Dissection. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Tarlov Cysts, Scoliosis, and Mohr-Tranebjaerg Syndrome.

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    Experienced in Vertebral Artery Dissection
    Experienced in Vertebral Artery Dissection

    Diagnostic Imaging Centers P.A.

    4801 Main St Ste 200, 
    Kansas City, MO 
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kaley Pippin is a Radiologist in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Pippin has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Vertebral Artery Dissection. Her top areas of expertise are PEHO Syndrome, X-Linked Intellectual Disability, Siderius Type, Aicardi-Goutieres Syndrome, and Mohr-Tranebjaerg Syndrome.

    Experienced in Vertebral Artery Dissection
    Radiology | Neuroradiology
    Experienced in Vertebral Artery Dissection
    Radiology | Neuroradiology
    1465 S. Grand Blvd., 
    St. Louis, MO 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Samantha Lancaster is a Radiologist and a Neuroradiologist in St. Louis, Missouri. Dr. Lancaster is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Vertebral Artery Dissection. Her top areas of expertise are Stroke, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation, and Aseptic and Alopecic Nodules of Scalp (AANS).

    Experienced in Vertebral Artery Dissection
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Experienced in Vertebral Artery Dissection
    Intensive Care Medicine

    Research Medical Center

    2316 E Meyer Blvd, 
    Kansas City, MO 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Alicia Patterson is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Patterson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Vertebral Artery Dissection. Her top areas of expertise are Ogilvie Syndrome, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Delirium, Gallbladder Removal, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Vertebral Artery Dissection
    Experienced in Vertebral Artery Dissection

    Mercy Children's Hospital Springfield

    1235 E Cherokee St, 
    Springfield, MO 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Patrick Mullin is a Radiologist in Springfield, Missouri. Dr. Mullin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Vertebral Artery Dissection. His top areas of expertise are Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, CAPOS Syndrome, and Nasal Flaring.

    Experienced in Vertebral Artery Dissection
    Interventional Radiology | Radiology | Nuclear Medicine
    Experienced in Vertebral Artery Dissection
    Interventional Radiology | Radiology | Nuclear Medicine
    12303 DePaul Drive, Radiology Department, 
    Bridgeton, MO 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Syed Zamir is a Radiologist and an Interventional Radiologist in Bridgeton, Missouri. Dr. Zamir is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Vertebral Artery Dissection. His top areas of expertise are Ascites, ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Vertebral Artery Dissection
    Interventional Radiology
    Experienced in Vertebral Artery Dissection
    Interventional Radiology

    St. Joseph Medical Center

    1000 Carondelet Dr, 
    Kansas City, MO 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Terry Lee is an Interventional Radiologist in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Lee is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Vertebral Artery Dissection. His top areas of expertise are Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), Lung Cancer, Endometrial Cancer, Vertebroplasty, and Bone Graft.

    Experienced in Vertebral Artery Dissection
    Neuroradiology
    Experienced in Vertebral Artery Dissection
    Neuroradiology

    Ssm Health St. Joseph-St. Charles

    300 1st Capitol Dr, 
    Saint Charles, MO 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mrudula Penta is a Neuroradiologist in Saint Charles, Missouri. Dr. Penta is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Vertebral Artery Dissection. Her top areas of expertise are Stroke, Radiation Induced Meningioma, Meningioma, and Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation.

    Experienced in Vertebral Artery Dissection
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Experienced in Vertebral Artery Dissection
    Intensive Care Medicine

    Coxhealth-Trauma And Acute Care Surgery Clinic

    3800 S National Ave, 
    Springfield, MO 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Rachel Cobos is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Springfield, Missouri. Dr. Cobos is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Vertebral Artery Dissection. Her top areas of expertise are Ogilvie Syndrome, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Subdural Hematoma, Gastrostomy, and Small Bowel Resection.

    Experienced in Vertebral Artery Dissection
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Experienced in Vertebral Artery Dissection
    Intensive Care Medicine

    Office

    1705 E Broadway Ste 280, 
    Columbia, MO 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Tareq Abu is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Columbia, Missouri. Dr. Abu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Vertebral Artery Dissection. His top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, Pulmonary Fibrosis, Pneumonia, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

    Amer A. Shekhlee
    Experienced in Vertebral Artery Dissection
    Interventional Radiology | Neurology | Neuroradiology
    Experienced in Vertebral Artery Dissection
    Interventional Radiology | Neurology | Neuroradiology

    SSM Health Neurosciences

    12266 DePaul Drive, Suite 100, 
    Bridgeton, MO 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dr. Alshekhlee is board certified in neurology, vascular and interventional neurology, and clinical neurophysiology. He holds a bachelor's degree in medicine and surgery from the University of Baghdad, Iraq. He completed a residency in neurology and fellowship in neuromuscular diseases at University Hospitals of Cleveland, Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, Cleveland, Ohio. He recently completed fellowship training in neurovascular and interventional neuroradiology at Saint Louis University School of Medicine, where he also serves as adjunct associate professor in the Department of Neurology and Psychiatry. He is published and has presented a number of papers. Dr. Shekhlee is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Vertebral Artery Dissection. His top areas of expertise are Stroke, Brain Aneurysm, Apoplexy, Stent Placement, and Thrombectomy.

    Matthew Smeds
    Experienced in Vertebral Artery Dissection
    General Surgery | Vascular Surgery
    Experienced in Vertebral Artery Dissection
    General Surgery | Vascular Surgery

    SLUCare Physician Group

    1225 S. Grand Blvd., Second Level, 
    St. Louis, MO 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dr. Matthew Smeds is a vascular surgeon specializing in carotid artery disease, aneurysmal disease, and peripheral arterial disease. His clinical interests include dialysis access, arterial dissection, mesenteric ischemia, tobacco cessation, deep vein thrombosis management, and varicose vein management. He is trained in endovascular therapy for both peripheral arterial disease and aneurysmal disease, providing a minimally invasive approach. Dr. Smeds is interested in research into smoking cessation and risk factor modification in vascular disease, and outcomes research in vascular surgery. He is an associate professor and chief of the Division of Vascular Surgery in the Department of Surgery at Saint Louis University School of Medicine. Professional memberships include: Association for Program Directors in Vascular Surgery; Vascular and Endovascular Surgery Society; Society for Vascular Surgery; Association for Academic Surgery; and the Association for the Treatment of Tobacco Use and Dependence. He is a fellow of the American College of Surgeons. Dr. Smeds is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Vertebral Artery Dissection. His top areas of expertise are Peripheral Artery Disease, Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Thrombectomy, and Embolectomy.

    Experienced in Vertebral Artery Dissection
    Obstetrics and Gynecology
    Experienced in Vertebral Artery Dissection
    Obstetrics and Gynecology

    General Leonard Wood Army Community Hospital

    4430 Missouri Ave, 
    Fort Leonard Wood, MO 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kendal Rosalik is an Obstetrics and Gynecologist in Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri. Dr. Rosalik is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Vertebral Artery Dissection. Her top area of expertise is Vertebral Artery Dissection.

    Experienced in Vertebral Artery Dissection
    Experienced in Vertebral Artery Dissection

    SSM-Sluh Inc.

    1225 S Grand Blvd, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Vessela Giger is a Neurologist in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Giger is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Vertebral Artery Dissection. Her top areas of expertise are Seizures, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, Memory Loss, and Vertebral Artery Dissection.

    Experienced in Vertebral Artery Dissection
    Experienced in Vertebral Artery Dissection

    Jared Neuroscience Center

    3801 S National Ave, 
    Springfield, MO 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Benjamin Lisle is a Neurologist in Springfield, Missouri. Dr. Lisle is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Vertebral Artery Dissection. His top areas of expertise are Stroke, Apoplexy, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Stent Placement, and Transmyocardial Revascularization.

    Experienced in Vertebral Artery Dissection
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Vertebral Artery Dissection
    Neurosurgery

    Curators Of The University Of Missouri

    1 Hospital Dr, 
    Columbia, MO 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Fareed Jumah is a Neurosurgery provider in Columbia, Missouri. Dr. Jumah is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Vertebral Artery Dissection. His top areas of expertise are Encephalocele, Pica, Spinal Tumor, Thrombectomy, and Gamma Knife Radiosurgery.

    Experienced in Vertebral Artery Dissection
    Nurse Practitioner
    Experienced in Vertebral Artery Dissection
    Nurse Practitioner

    Kansas City Vascular And General Surgery Group LLC

    2316 E Meyer Blvd, 
    Kansas City, MO 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Ashley Krstic is a Nurse Practitioner in Kansas City, Missouri. Ms. Krstic is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Vertebral Artery Dissection. Her top area of expertise is Vertebral Artery Dissection. Ms. Krstic is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Vertebral Artery Dissection
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Vertebral Artery Dissection
    Neurosurgery

    Office

    4500 Forest Park Ave Ste 1B, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Gregory Zipfel is a Neurosurgery provider in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Zipfel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Vertebral Artery Dissection. His top areas of expertise are Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Arteriovenous Malformation, Meningioma, Endovascular Embolization, and Thrombectomy.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    When should I see a Vertebral Artery Dissection doctor in Missouri, US?

    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 Vertebral Artery Dissection doctor in Missouri, US?

    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 Vertebral Artery Dissection doctors in Missouri, US?

    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 Vertebral Artery Dissection doctors in Missouri, US?

    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 Vertebral Artery Dissection doctor in Missouri, US?

    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 Vertebral Artery Dissection doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Vertebral Artery Dissection 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 Vertebral Artery Dissection doctor in Missouri, US?

    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 Vertebral Artery Dissection 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 Vertebral Artery Dissection 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 Vertebral Artery Dissection doctors in Missouri, US?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Vertebral Artery Dissection 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 Vertebral Artery Dissection doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Vertebral Artery Dissection 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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