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

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The 20 Best Vertebral Artery Dissection Doctors in North Carolina, US

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 38 doctor with experience in Vertebral Artery Dissection near North Carolina, US. Of these, 30 are Experienced, 7 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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    William R. Stetler
    Distinguished in Vertebral Artery Dissection
    Distinguished in Vertebral Artery Dissection

    Carolina Neurosurgery & Spine Associates - Charlotte

    225 Baldwin Ave., 
    Charlotte, NC 
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    William Stetler is a Neurosurgery provider in Charlotte, North Carolina. Dr. Stetler has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Vertebral Artery Dissection. His top areas of expertise are Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Stroke, Brain Aneurysm, Thrombectomy, and Stent Placement. Dr. Stetler is currently accepting new patients.

    Karan N. Tarasaria
    Advanced in Vertebral Artery Dissection
    Advanced in Vertebral Artery Dissection

    Carolinas Medical Center

    1000 Blythe Blvd., 
    Charlotte, NC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Karan Tarasaria is a Neurologist in Charlotte, North Carolina. Dr. Tarasaria is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Vertebral Artery Dissection. His top areas of expertise are Stroke, Vertebral Artery Dissection, Cavernous Sinus Thrombosis, Thrombectomy, and Transmyocardial Revascularization. Dr. Tarasaria is currently accepting new patients.

    Aditya M. Sharma
    Advanced in Vertebral Artery Dissection
    Advanced in Vertebral Artery Dissection

    Atrium Health Sanger Heart & Vascular Institute Kenilworth

    1237 Harding Place, 
    Charlotte, NC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Aditya Sharma is a Cardiologist in Charlotte, North Carolina. Dr. Sharma is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Vertebral Artery Dissection. His top areas of expertise are Carotid Artery Disease, Deep Vein Thrombosis, Pulmonary Embolism, Thrombectomy, and Angioplasty. Dr. Sharma is currently accepting new patients.

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    Advanced in Vertebral Artery Dissection
    Neuroradiology | Radiology
    Advanced in Vertebral Artery Dissection
    Neuroradiology | Radiology

    Raleigh Radiology

    5220 Greens Dairy Rd, 
    Raleigh, NC 
    Experience:
    25+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Karah Lanier is a Radiologist and a Neuroradiologist in Raleigh, North Carolina. Dr. Lanier has been practicing medicine for over 25 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Vertebral Artery Dissection. Her top areas of expertise are Stroke, CAPOS Syndrome, Herniated Disk, Transmyocardial Revascularization, and Stent Placement.

    Advanced in Vertebral Artery Dissection
    Neuroradiology
    Advanced in Vertebral Artery Dissection
    Neuroradiology

    Office

    5220 Greens Dairy Rd, 
    Raleigh, NC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Mustafa Khan is a Neuroradiologist in Raleigh, North Carolina. Dr. Khan is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Vertebral Artery Dissection. His top areas of expertise are CAPOS Syndrome, Aseptic and Alopecic Nodules of Scalp (AANS), Vertigo, and Herniated Disk.

    David M. Hasan
    Experienced in Vertebral Artery Dissection
    General Surgery | Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Vertebral Artery Dissection
    General Surgery | Neurosurgery

    Duke Neurological Disorders Clinic - Clinic 1L

    40 Duke Medicine Cir, 
    Durham, NC 
    Experience:
    26+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    My clinical mission is to advance the science and practice of cerebrovascular neurosurgery to new uncharted frontiers. I aim to provide patients seeking neurosurgical treatment at Duke Health with world-class clinical care and surgical management. I partner with patients and their families to achieve excellent clinical and surgical outcomes. I treat patients as I would treat my own family members: with passion, compassion, and respect. I do my best to give patients hope that they might find at other places. I lead a team of scientists and clinicians that strive to make innovative advances in treatment devices, alternative therapeutic agents for cerebrovascular diseases, and surgical approaches. If you or your loved one have a cerebrovascular disease, such as a brain aneurysm, AVM, dural AVF, stroke, intracranial atherosclerotic stenosis, carotid diseases, moyamoya, or vascular tumors, and want world-class care, Duke Health must be your choice. Dr. Hasan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Vertebral Artery Dissection. His top areas of expertise are Brain Aneurysm, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Arteriovenous Malformation, Stent Placement, and Transmyocardial Revascularization.

    Donald Heck
    Experienced in Vertebral Artery Dissection
    Radiology
    Experienced in Vertebral Artery Dissection
    Radiology

    Cone Health Neurosurgery At Greensboro

    301 E Wendover Ave, Ste 411, 
    Greensboro, NC 
    Experience:
    33+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Donald Heck is a Radiologist in Greensboro, North Carolina. Dr. Heck has been practicing medicine for over 33 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Vertebral Artery Dissection. His top areas of expertise are Stroke, Brain Aneurysm, Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC), Stent Placement, and Thrombectomy.

    Jonathan A. Stiber
    Experienced in Vertebral Artery Dissection
    Experienced in Vertebral Artery Dissection

    Duke Cardiology Arringdon

    5601 Arringdon Park Dr, 
    Morrisville, NC 
    Experience:
    29+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jonathan Stiber is a Cardiologist in Morrisville, North Carolina. Dr. Stiber has been practicing medicine for over 29 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Vertebral Artery Dissection. His top areas of expertise are Atrial Fibrillation, Pulmonary Edema, Heart Failure, Atherosclerosis, and Cardiac Ablation.

    Vani R. Chilukuri
    Experienced in Vertebral Artery Dissection
    Experienced in Vertebral Artery Dissection

    Duke Neurological Disorders Clinic - Clinic 1L

    40 Duke Medicine Cir, 
    Durham, NC 
    Experience:
    39+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English, French, Telugu
    Offers Telehealth

    Vani Chilukuri is a Neurologist in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Chilukuri has been practicing medicine for over 39 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Vertebral Artery Dissection. Her top areas of expertise are Stroke, Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), Cavernous Sinus Thrombosis, Gastrostomy, and Stent Placement.

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

    Office

    2817 Rock Merritt Ave, 
    Fort Bragg, NC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Katherine Leonard is an Obstetrics and Gynecologist and a Neonatologist in Fort Bragg, North Carolina. Dr. Leonard 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
    Neurosurgery | General Surgery
    Experienced in Vertebral Artery Dissection
    Neurosurgery | General Surgery

    Duke Cancer Center

    20 Duke Medicine Cir, 
    Durham, NC 
    Experience:
    16+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Although I enjoy all facets of neurosurgery, my practice is devoted to caring for patients with spinal-based pathologies ranging from degenerative disease, trauma, and deformity but centered on patients with spinal tumors. I aim to provide a comprehensive patient experience through collaborations with a multi-disciplinary team to deliver the best overall but personalized patient care. I have undergone additional training learning specialized techniques from spine oncology experts around the world in order to bring these potential treatments and strategies to my patients. Dr. Rory is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Vertebral Artery Dissection. His top areas of expertise are Bone Tumor, Chordoma, Pituitary Tumor, Spinal Fusion, and Laminectomy.

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

    UT MD Anderson Cancer Center

    210 Ashville Ave # 408, 
    Cary, NC 
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jonathan Xian is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Cary, North Carolina. Dr. Xian has been practicing medicine for over 10 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Vertebral Artery Dissection. His top areas of expertise are Hypovolemic Shock, Pneumonia, Vertebral Artery Dissection, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Vertebral Artery Dissection
    Physiatry | Palliative Medicine
    Experienced in Vertebral Artery Dissection
    Physiatry | Palliative Medicine

    Duke Regional Hospital

    3643 N Roxboro St, 
    Durham, NC 
    Experience:
    45+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Patrick O'brien is a Physiatrist and a Palliative Medicine provider in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. O'brien has been practicing medicine for over 45 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Vertebral Artery Dissection. His top areas of expertise are Stroke, Hemiplegia, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Vertebral Artery Dissection
    Experienced in Vertebral Artery Dissection

    University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill

    143 W Franklin St, 
    Chapel Hill, NC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mauricio Castillo is a Radiologist in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Dr. Castillo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Vertebral Artery Dissection. His top areas of expertise are Pediatric Low-Grade Glioma (pLGG), Brain Herniation, Primary Lymphoma of the Brain, and Chiari Malformation Type 1.

    Experienced in Vertebral Artery Dissection
    Experienced in Vertebral Artery Dissection

    ARA Health Specialists

    534 Biltmore Ave, 
    Asheville, NC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Justin Costello is a Radiologist in Asheville, North Carolina. Dr. Costello is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Vertebral Artery Dissection. His top areas of expertise are Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Emphysema, and Biliary Dyskinesia.

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

    Raleigh Radiology

    5220 Greens Dairy Rd, 
    Raleigh, NC 
    Experience:
    28+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    John Alley is a Radiologist in Raleigh, North Carolina. Dr. Alley has been practicing medicine for over 28 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Vertebral Artery Dissection. His top areas of expertise are CAPOS Syndrome, Vertigo, Galactocoele, and Breast Lump.

    Experienced in Vertebral Artery Dissection
    Experienced in Vertebral Artery Dissection

    Mission Hospitals Inc

    534 Biltmore Ave, 
    Asheville, NC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Bryon Dickerson is a Radiologist in Asheville, North Carolina. Dr. Dickerson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Vertebral Artery Dissection. His top areas of expertise are Osteopenia, Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis, Melorheostosis, and Visceromegaly.

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

    Office

    3816 Latrobe Dr, 
    Charlotte, NC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    John Wylie is a Neuroradiologist in Charlotte, North Carolina. Dr. Wylie is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Vertebral Artery Dissection. His top areas of expertise are Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), Herniated Disk, Meningioma, and Myelin Oligodendrocyte Glycoprotein Antibody-Associated Disease.

    Advanced in Vertebral Artery Dissection
    Nurse Practitioner
    Advanced in Vertebral Artery Dissection
    Nurse Practitioner

    Duke University Hospital

    2301 Erwin Rd Rm 500100, 
    Durham, NC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Alexandra Rapaport is a Nurse Practitioner in Durham, North Carolina. Ms. Rapaport is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Vertebral Artery Dissection. Her top areas of expertise are Vertebral Artery Dissection, Atrial Tachycardia, Atrioventricular Nodal Reentrant Tachycardia (AVNRT), and Paroxysmal Supraventricular Tachycardia (PSVT).

    Advanced in Vertebral Artery Dissection
    Neurology
    Advanced in Vertebral Artery Dissection
    Neurology

    Cone Health Guilford Neurologic Associates

    912 3rd St # 101, 
    Greensboro, NC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Yijun Yan is a Neurologist in Greensboro, North Carolina. Dr. Yan is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Vertebral Artery Dissection. Her top areas of expertise are Vertebral Artery Dissection, Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), and Dry Mouth.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    When should I see a Vertebral Artery Dissection doctor in North Carolina, 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 North Carolina, 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 North Carolina, 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 North Carolina, 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 North Carolina, 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 North Carolina, 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 North Carolina, 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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