The 20 Best Vertebral Artery Dissection Doctors Near Me in Houston, TX

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The 20 Best Vertebral Artery Dissection Doctors near Houston, TX

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 18 doctor with experience in Vertebral Artery Dissection near Houston, TX. Of these, 18 are Experienced.

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18 providers found
    Experienced in Vertebral Artery Dissection
    Neuroradiology
    Experienced in Vertebral Artery Dissection
    Neuroradiology

    Houston Methodist Hospital

    6565 Fannin St, 
    Houston, TX 
     (3.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Orlando Diaz is a Neuroradiologist in Houston, Texas. Dr. Diaz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Vertebral Artery Dissection. His top areas of expertise are Brain Aneurysm, Wyburn-Mason Syndrome, Vein of Galen Aneurysm, Stent Placement, and Transmyocardial Revascularization.

    Experienced in Vertebral Artery Dissection
    Experienced in Vertebral Artery Dissection

    Chi St Luke's Health-Baylor St Luke's Medical Center

    6720 Bertner Ave, 
    Houston, TX 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Visveshwar Baskaran is a Neuroradiologist in Houston, Texas. Dr. Baskaran is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Vertebral Artery Dissection. His top areas of expertise are Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Stroke, and Aseptic and Alopecic Nodules of Scalp (AANS).

    David Dunaway
    Experienced in Vertebral Artery Dissection
    Experienced in Vertebral Artery Dissection

    Cleveland Clinic Health Services Professional Association Inc

    1221 Peden St, 
    Houston, TX 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Experience:
    22+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    David Dunaway is a Radiologist in Houston, Texas. Dr. Dunaway has been practicing medicine for over 22 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, Aseptic and Alopecic Nodules of Scalp (AANS), Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, and Cerebellum Agenesis Hydrocephaly.

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    Stephanie A. Coulter
    Experienced in Vertebral Artery Dissection
    Experienced in Vertebral Artery Dissection

    The Texas Heart Institute At Baylor College Of Medicine

    6770 Bertner Ave, Ste C-350, 
    Houston, TX 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Stephanie Coulter, MD, is dedicated to delivering high-quality, compassionate care to Houston and nearby communities. Stephanie Coulter specializes in Cardiology and works at Texas Heart Medical Group. To make an appointment, please call (713) 790-9401. To review all accepted insurance carriers, please visit: https://www.stlukeshealth.org/patients-visitors/patients/billing-insurance/insurances-accepted. Dr. Coulter is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Vertebral Artery Dissection. Her top areas of expertise are Aortic Valve Stenosis, Hypertension, Coronary Heart Disease, Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR), and Aortic Valve Replacement.

    Experienced in Vertebral Artery Dissection
    Neurology | Neuroradiology
    Experienced in Vertebral Artery Dissection
    Neurology | Neuroradiology

    HCA Houston Brain & Spine - Med Center

    1213 Hermann Dr Ste 278, 
    Houston, TX 
     (2.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Yazan Alderazi is a Neurologist and a Neuroradiologist in Houston, Texas. Dr. Alderazi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Vertebral Artery Dissection. His top areas of expertise are Stroke, Brain Aneurysm, Cavernous Sinus Thrombosis, Stent Placement, and Transmyocardial Revascularization. Dr. Alderazi is currently accepting new patients.

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

    UTHealth Houston Neurosciences - Texas Medical Center

    6400 Fannin St, 
    Houston, TX 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Peng Chen is a Neurosurgery provider in Houston, Texas. Dr. Chen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Vertebral Artery Dissection. His top areas of expertise are Arteriovenous Malformation, Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation, Stroke, Thrombectomy, and Stent Placement.

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

    Memorial Hermann-Texas Medical Center

    6411 Fannin St, 
    Houston, TX 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Wells is a Neuroradiologist in Houston, Texas. Dr. Wells is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Vertebral Artery Dissection. His top areas of expertise are CAPOS Syndrome, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Herniated Disk, and Neural Crest Tumor.

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

    Houston Methodist Hospital

    6565 Fannin St, 
    Houston, TX 
     (3.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    David Badger is a Neuroradiologist in Houston, Texas. Dr. Badger is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Vertebral Artery Dissection. His top areas of expertise are CAPOS Syndrome, Stroke, Congenital Cardiovascular Shunt, and Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus.

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

    Houston Methodist Hospital

    6565 Fannin St, 
    Houston, TX 
     (3.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Steve Fung is a Neuroradiologist in Houston, Texas. Dr. Fung is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Vertebral Artery Dissection. His top areas of expertise are Hydrocephalus, Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus, Subependymal Nodular Heterotopia, and Cortical Dysplasia.

    Experienced in Vertebral Artery Dissection
    Experienced in Vertebral Artery Dissection

    Office

    6670 Bertner Ave # R2-216, 
    Houston, TX 
     (3.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Ilya Dubovoy is a Neurologist in Houston, Texas. Dr. Dubovoy is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Vertebral Artery Dissection. His top areas of expertise are Susac Syndrome, Stroke, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, and Orthostatic Hypotension.

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

    Chi St Luke's Health-Baylor St Luke's Medical Center

    6720 Bertner Ave, 
    Houston, TX 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Umar Chaudhry is a Neuroradiologist in Houston, Texas. Dr. Chaudhry is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Vertebral Artery Dissection. His top areas of expertise are Vertigo, Scoliosis, Aseptic and Alopecic Nodules of Scalp (AANS), and Meningioma.

    Experienced in Vertebral Artery Dissection
    Experienced in Vertebral Artery Dissection

    Tirr Memorial Hermann

    1333 Moursund St Rm N106, 
    Houston, TX 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Manuel Rodriguez is a Physiatrist in Houston, Texas. Dr. Rodriguez is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Vertebral Artery Dissection. His top areas of expertise are Vertebral Artery Dissection, Hemiplegia, Alternating Hemiplegia of Childhood, Stroke, and Gastrostomy.

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

    UT Physicians

    6400 Fannin St Ste 2800, 
    Houston, TX 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Brett Simpson is a Neurosurgery provider in Houston, Texas. Dr. Simpson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Vertebral Artery Dissection. His top areas of expertise are Fractured Spine, Subdural Hematoma, Spinal Stenosis, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, and Laminectomy.

    Experienced in Vertebral Artery Dissection
    Neurology
    Experienced in Vertebral Artery Dissection
    Neurology

    Houston Methodist Stanley H. Appel Department Of Neurology

    6560 Fannin St Ste 802, 
    Houston, TX 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    John Volpi is a Neurologist in Houston, Texas. Dr. Volpi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Vertebral Artery Dissection. His top areas of expertise are Stroke, Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), Cavernous Sinus Thrombosis, Thrombectomy, and Carotid Artery Surgery.

    Experienced in Vertebral Artery Dissection
    Experienced in Vertebral Artery Dissection

    Houston Methodist Stanley H. Appel Department Of Neurology

    6560 Fannin St Ste 802, 
    Houston, TX 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Rajan Gadhia is a Neurologist in Houston, Texas. Dr. Gadhia is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Vertebral Artery Dissection. His top areas of expertise are Stroke, Seizures, Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), Chronic Demyelinizing Neuropathy with IgM Monoclonal, and Thrombectomy.

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

    Complete Pain Solutions

    1241 Campbell Rd, 
    Houston, TX 
     (8.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Henry Lee is a Radiologist in Houston, Texas. Dr. Lee is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Vertebral Artery Dissection. His top areas of expertise are Herniated Disk, Thyroid Nodule, Tenosynovitis, and Vertigo.

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

    UTHealth Houston Neurosciences Neurology - Memorial City

    929 Gessner Rd Ste 2410, 
    Houston, TX 
     (8.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Munachi Okpala is a Nurse Practitioner in Houston, Texas. Ms. Okpala 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
    Neuroradiology
    Experienced in Vertebral Artery Dissection
    Neuroradiology

    Office

    13333 Northwest Fwy Ste 540, 
    Houston, TX 
     (12.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    John Nisbet is a Neuroradiologist in Houston, Texas. Dr. Nisbet is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Vertebral Artery Dissection. His top areas of expertise are Aseptic and Alopecic Nodules of Scalp (AANS), Vertigo, Cerebellum Agenesis Hydrocephaly, and Pediatric Low-Grade Glioma (pLGG).

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    When should I see a Vertebral Artery Dissection doctor near Houston, 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 Vertebral Artery Dissection doctor near Houston, 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 Vertebral Artery Dissection doctors near Houston, 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 Vertebral Artery Dissection doctors near Houston, 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 Vertebral Artery Dissection doctor near Houston, 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 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 Houston, 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 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 Houston, TX?

    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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