The 20 Best Vertebral Artery Dissection Doctors Near Me in Omaha, NE

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Last Updated: 09/19/2026

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MediFind found 19 doctor with experience in Vertebral Artery Dissection near Omaha, NE. Of these, 18 are Experienced and 1 are Advanced.

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    Experienced in Vertebral Artery Dissection
    Experienced in Vertebral Artery Dissection

    CHI Health Clinic Family Medicine (132nd & W Center)

    13315 W Center Rd, Ste 100, 
    Omaha, NE 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Christopher Connolly is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Omaha, Nebraska. Dr. Connolly is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Vertebral Artery Dissection. He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hypothyroidism, Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Obesity in Children, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D). Dr. Connolly is board certified in Family Medicine - American Board Of Family Medicine. Dr. Connolly is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Vertebral Artery Dissection
    Neurosurgery
    Advanced in Vertebral Artery Dissection
    Neurosurgery
    Referral may be required

    CHI Health Clinic Neurosurgery (CUMC - Bergan Mercy)

    7710 Mercy Rd, Medical Building One, Ste 224, 
    Omaha, NE 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hebrew, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Itay Melamed is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Omaha, Nebraska. Dr. Melamed is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Vertebral Artery Dissection. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Moyamoya Disease, Vertebral Artery Dissection, Stroke, Thrombectomy, and Stent Placement. Dr. Melamed is board certified in Board Certified - American Board Of Neurological Surgery. Dr. Melamed is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Vertebral Artery Dissection
    Experienced in Vertebral Artery Dissection
    Referral may be required

    CHI Health Clinic Neurological Institute (Immanuel)

    6901 N 72nd St, Ste 2400, 
    Omaha, NE 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Spanish, Vietnamese
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Vishal Jani is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Omaha, Nebraska. Dr. Jani is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Vertebral Artery Dissection. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Brain Aneurysm, Stroke, Cavernous Sinus Thrombosis, Stent Placement, and Transmyocardial Revascularization. Dr. Jani is board certified in Neurology - American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology and Vascular Neurology - American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology. Dr. Jani is currently accepting new patients.

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    Experienced in Vertebral Artery Dissection
    Experienced in Vertebral Artery Dissection
    Referral may be required

    CHI Health Clinic Neurological Institute (Immanuel)

    6901 N 72nd St, Ste 2400, 
    Omaha, NE 
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Annaliese Bosco is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Omaha, Nebraska. She has been practicing medicine for over 10 years. Dr. Bosco is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Vertebral Artery Dissection. She is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Myelin Oligodendrocyte Glycoprotein Antibody-Associated Disease, Glucose Transporter Deficiency, Conversion Disorder, and Stroke. Dr. Bosco is board certified in Neurology - American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology. Dr. Bosco is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Vertebral Artery Dissection
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Vertebral Artery Dissection
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    General Surgery Clinic At Lauritzen Outpatient Center

    4014 Leavenworth St., 
    Omaha, NE 
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English, American Sign Language
    Accepting New Patients

    Miguel Matos is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Omaha, Nebraska. He has been practicing medicine for over 18 years. Dr. Matos is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Vertebral Artery Dissection. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Delirium, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Hernia Surgery, and Small Bowel Resection. Dr. Matos is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Vertebral Artery Dissection
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Vertebral Artery Dissection
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    CHI Health Clinic Trauma Surgery (CUMC - Bergan Mercy)

    7500 Mercy Rd, Ste 2000, 
    Omaha, NE 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Eric Kuncir is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Omaha, Nebraska. Dr. Kuncir is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Vertebral Artery Dissection. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Delirium, Gastrointestinal Perforation, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Gallbladder Removal, and Bladder Reconstruction. Dr. Kuncir is board certified in Surgical Critical Care - American Board Of Surgery and Surgery - American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Kuncir is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Vertebral Artery Dissection
    Experienced in Vertebral Artery Dissection
    Referral may be required

    Neurological Sciences Center At Clarkson Doctors Building North

    4242 Farnam St., Suite 650, 
    Omaha, NE 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, American Sign Language, Arabic, French, Italian
    Accepting New Patients

    Pierre Fayad is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Omaha, Nebraska. Dr. Fayad is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Vertebral Artery Dissection. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Stroke, Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), Transient Global Amnesia, Transmyocardial Revascularization, and Stent Placement. Dr. Fayad is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Vertebral Artery Dissection
    Nurse Practitioner | Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Vertebral Artery Dissection
    Nurse Practitioner | Neurosurgery
    Referral may be required

    Neurosurgery Clinic At Clarkson Doctors North

    4242 Farnam St., Suite 550, 
    Omaha, NE 
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English, American Sign Language
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Melissa Snelling-Unruh is a Nurse Practitioner specialist and a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Omaha, Nebraska. She has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Snelling-Unruh, NP is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Vertebral Artery Dissection. She is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Brain Aneurysm, Subdural Hematoma, Meningioma, and Chronic Subdural Hematoma. Snelling-Unruh, NP is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Vertebral Artery Dissection
    Nurse Practitioner
    Experienced in Vertebral Artery Dissection
    Nurse Practitioner
    Referral may be required

    Unmc Physicians

    4242 Farnam St, Suite 550, 
    Omaha, NE 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Lindsey Amato is a Nurse Practitioner practicing medicine in Omaha, Nebraska. Amato, NP is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Vertebral Artery Dissection. Her clinical expertise encompasses Fractured Spine and Vertebral Artery Dissection. Amato, NP is board certified in Nurse Practitioner-Gerontology - American Association Of Critical-Care Nurses. Amato, NP is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Vertebral Artery Dissection
    Experienced in Vertebral Artery Dissection
    Referral may be required

    Methodist Physicians Clinic (Indian Hills)

    8901 W Dodge Rd, 
    Omaha, NE 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    David Franco is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Omaha, Nebraska. Dr. Franco is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Vertebral Artery Dissection. He is also highly rated in 39 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Migraine, Seizures, Memory Loss, and Migraine with Brainstem Aura. Dr. Franco is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Vertebral Artery Dissection
    Interventional Cardiology
    Experienced in Vertebral Artery Dissection
    Interventional Cardiology
    Referral may be required

    Methodist Physicians Clinic (Westroads Office Park)

    1120 N 103rd Plz, 
    Omaha, NE 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    William Nester is an Interventional Cardiologist practicing medicine in Omaha, Nebraska. Dr. Nester is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Vertebral Artery Dissection. He is also highly rated in 57 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Atrial Fibrillation, Pulmonary Edema, Hypertensive Heart Disease, and Apoplexy. Dr. Nester is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Vertebral Artery Dissection
    Experienced in Vertebral Artery Dissection
    Referral may be required

    Methodist Physicians Clinic-Indian Hills

    8901 W Dodge Rd, 
    Omaha, NE 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, American Sign Language
    Accepting New Patients

    Brian Westerhuis is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Omaha, Nebraska. Dr. Westerhuis is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Vertebral Artery Dissection. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Stroke, Delirium, Opsoclonus-Myoclonus Syndrome, Stent Placement, and Transmyocardial Revascularization. Dr. Westerhuis is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Vertebral Artery Dissection
    Nurse Practitioner
    Experienced in Vertebral Artery Dissection
    Nurse Practitioner
    Referral may be required

    Alegent Creighton Clinic

    6901 N 72nd St, 
    Omaha, NE 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Candy Garner is a Nurse Practitioner practicing medicine in Omaha, Nebraska. Garner, NP is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Vertebral Artery Dissection. Her clinical expertise encompasses Vertebral Artery Dissection. Garner, NP is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Vertebral Artery Dissection
    Experienced in Vertebral Artery Dissection
    Referral may be required

    CHI Health Clinic Neurological Institute (Immanuel)

    6901 N 72nd St Ste 2400, 
    Omaha, NE 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Mignon Makos is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Omaha, Nebraska. Dr. Makos is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Vertebral Artery Dissection. She is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Cerebellar Degeneration, Seizures, Peripheral Neuropathy, and Memory Loss. Dr. Makos is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Vertebral Artery Dissection
    Interventional Cardiology
    Experienced in Vertebral Artery Dissection
    Interventional Cardiology
    Referral may be required

    Aurora Denver Cardiology Associates

    2601 N Spruce St, 
    Ogallala, NE 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Nelson Prager is an Interventional Cardiologist practicing medicine in Ogallala, Nebraska. Dr. Prager is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Vertebral Artery Dissection. He is also highly rated in 40 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Atrial Fibrillation, Atrioventricular Nodal Reentrant Tachycardia (AVNRT), Paroxysmal Supraventricular Tachycardia (PSVT), Catecholaminergic Polymorphic Ventricular Tachycardia, and Pacemaker Implantation. Dr. Prager is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Vertebral Artery Dissection
    Vascular Surgery
    Experienced in Vertebral Artery Dissection
    Vascular Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Bryan Medical Center

    1600 S 48th St, 
    Lincoln, NE 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Sarah Ongstad is a Vascular Surgeon practicing medicine in Lincoln, Nebraska. Dr. Ongstad is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Vertebral Artery Dissection. She is also highly rated in 34 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Arterial Embolism, Carotid Artery Disease, Arterial Insufficiency, Carotid Artery Surgery, and Endoscopy. Dr. Ongstad is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Vertebral Artery Dissection
    Experienced in Vertebral Artery Dissection
    Referral may be required

    CHI Health Clinic Neurological Institute (Immanuel)

    6901 N 72nd St, 
    Omaha, NE 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Stephen Matthews is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Omaha, Nebraska. Dr. Matthews is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Vertebral Artery Dissection. His clinical expertise encompasses Stroke, Vertebral Artery Dissection, Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), and Central Pain Syndrome. Dr. Matthews is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Vertebral Artery Dissection
    Experienced in Vertebral Artery Dissection
    Referral may be required

    Bryan Medical Center-West

    2300 S 16th St, 
    Lincoln, NE 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Matthew Purbaugh is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Lincoln, Nebraska. Dr. Purbaugh is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Vertebral Artery Dissection. He is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Stroke, Dysarthria, Susac Syndrome, and Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure. Dr. Purbaugh is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Vertebral Artery Dissection
    Experienced in Vertebral Artery Dissection
    Referral may be required

    CHI Health Clinic Neurological Institute (Immanuel)

    6901 N 72nd St Ste 2400, 
    Omaha, NE 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Elizabeth Traynor is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Omaha, Nebraska. Dr. Traynor is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Vertebral Artery Dissection. She is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses CAPOS Syndrome, Conversion Disorder, Seizures, and Stroke. Dr. Traynor is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 09/19/2026

    When should I see a Vertebral Artery Dissection doctor near Omaha, NE?

    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 near Omaha, NE?

    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 near Omaha, NE?

    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 near Omaha, NE?

    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 near Omaha, NE?

    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 near Omaha, NE?

    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 near Omaha, NE?

    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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