The 20 Best Vertebral Artery Dissection Doctors Near Me in chesapeake, VA

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 16 doctor with experience in Vertebral Artery Dissection near chesapeake, VA. Of these, 16 are Experienced.

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    Experienced in Vertebral Artery Dissection
    Rheumatology
    Experienced in Vertebral Artery Dissection
    Rheumatology
    Referral required

    Sentara Rheumatology Specialists

    844 Kempsville Road, Suite 103 B, 
    Norfolk, VA 
     (7.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    John Dye is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Norfolk, Virginia. Dr. Dye 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 Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Polymyalgia Rheumatica, Rhizomelic Pseudopolyarthritis, and Osteoporosis. Dr. Dye is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine - Rheumatology - 2027. Dr. Dye is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Sentara Vascular Specialists

    397 Little Neck Road, Suite 120, 
    Virginia Beach, VA 
     (12.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Todd Gensler is a General Surgeon and a Vascular Surgeon practicing medicine in Virginia Beach, Virginia. Dr. Gensler is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Vertebral Artery Dissection. He is also highly rated in 28 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Arterial Insufficiency, Peripheral Artery Disease, Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), Carotid Artery Surgery, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Gensler is board certified in American Board Of Surgery, (Surgery, Vascular Surgery), and American Board Of Surgery - Vascular Surgery - 2028. Dr. Gensler is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Sentara Neurosurgery Specialists

    301 Riverview Ave, Suite 202 A, 
    Norfolk, VA 
     (6.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Wilson Daugherty is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Norfolk, Virginia. Dr. Daugherty is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Vertebral Artery Dissection. He is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Brain Aneurysm, Stroke, Delirium, Stent Placement, and Transmyocardial Revascularization. Dr. Daugherty is board certified in American Board Of Neurological Surgery - Neurological Surgery - 2035. Dr. Daugherty is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Sentara Neurosurgery Specialists

    301 Riverview Ave, Suite 202 A, 
    Norfolk, VA 
     (6.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Aaron Wessell is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Norfolk, Virginia. Dr. Wessell 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 Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Stroke, Brain Aneurysm, Thrombectomy, and Osteotomy. Dr. Wessell is board certified in American Board Of Neurological Surgery - Neurosurgery - 2035 and American Board Of Neurological Surgery - Neurological Surgery - 2035. Dr. Wessell is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Sentara Neurology Specialists

    301 Riverview Ave, Suite 202 A, 
    Norfolk, VA 
     (6.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Thomas Hunter is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Norfolk, Virginia. Dr. Hunter is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Vertebral Artery Dissection. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cerebellar Degeneration, Cerebellar Multiple System Atrophy, Stroke, and Hepatocerebral Degeneration. Dr. Hunter is board certified in National Commission On Certification Of Physician Assistants.

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

    Sentara Neurosurgery Specialists

    301 Riverview Ave, Suite 202 A, 
    Norfolk, VA 
     (6.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Dana Adkins is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Norfolk, Virginia. Dr. Adkins is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Vertebral Artery Dissection. He is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cervical Myelopathy, Scoliosis, Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis, Laminectomy, and Microdiscectomy. Dr. Adkins is board certified in American Board Of Neurological Surgery - Neurosurgery - 2028. Dr. Adkins is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Vertebral Artery Dissection
    Neurology | Sleep Medicine
    Experienced in Vertebral Artery Dissection
    Neurology | Sleep Medicine
    Referral may be required

    Sentara Neurology Specialists

    301 Riverview Ave, Suite 202 A, 
    Norfolk, VA 
     (6.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Daniel Cohen is a Neurologist and a Sleep Medicine provider practicing medicine in Norfolk, Virginia. Dr. Cohen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Vertebral Artery Dissection. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lewy Body Dementia (LBD), Cerebellar Degeneration, Memory Loss, and Obstructive Sleep Apnea. Dr. Cohen is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry & Neurology - Sleep Medicine - 2027 and American Board Of Psychiatry & Neurology - Neurology - 2027. Dr. Cohen is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Sentara Neurology Specialists

    301 Riverview Ave Ste 202, 
    Norfolk, VA 
     (5.8 miles away)
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    James Wyant is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Norfolk, Virginia. He has been practicing medicine for over 10 years. Dr. Wyant 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 Epilepsy, Stroke, Seizures, and Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure. Dr. Wyant is currently accepting new patients.

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

    EVMS Radiology

    825 Fairfax Ave, 
    Norfolk, VA 
     (6.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Jonathan Bulzan is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Norfolk, Virginia. Dr. Bulzan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Vertebral Artery Dissection. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pleurisy, CAPOS Syndrome, Emphysema, and Pleural Effusion. Dr. Bulzan is board certified in American Board Of Radiology - Diagnostic Radiology and American Board Of Radiology - Diagnostic Radiology - 2026. Dr. Bulzan is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Mayo Clinic-Rochester

    5716 Cleveland St Ste 200, 
    Virginia Beach, VA 
     (9.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Leonardo Rangel-Castilla is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Virginia Beach, Virginia. Dr. Rangel-Castilla 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 Arteriovenous Malformation, Brain Aneurysm, Stroke, Thrombectomy, and Stent Placement.

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

    Mayo Clinic-Rochester

    5716 Cleveland St Ste 200, 
    Virginia Beach, VA 
     (9.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Hirokazu Takami is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Virginia Beach, Virginia. Dr. Takami is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Vertebral Artery Dissection. He is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Brain Tumor, Hemangioblastoma, Ependymoma, Awake Craniotomy, and Endoscopic Transnasal Transsphenoidal Surgery.

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

    Mayo Clinic-Rochester

    5716 Cleveland St Ste 200, 
    Virginia Beach, VA 
     (9.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Jimmy Fulgham is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Virginia Beach, Virginia. Dr. Fulgham is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Vertebral Artery Dissection. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Stroke, Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), Brain Aneurysm, Carotid Artery Surgery, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Fulgham is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Vertebral Artery Dissection
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Vertebral Artery Dissection
    Family Medicine

    TPMG Edinburgh Family Medicine

    200 Carmichael Way Ste 606, 
    Chesapeake, VA 
     (10.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Matthew Backens is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Chesapeake, Virginia. Dr. Backens is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Vertebral Artery Dissection. He is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Asthma, Empyema, Cardiomyopathy, and Infant Hyperglycemia. Dr. Backens is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Sentara Neurology Specialists

    1950 Glenn Mitchell Drive, Suite 200, 
    Virginia Beach, VA 
     (10.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Hua Wang is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Virginia Beach, Virginia. Dr. Wang is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Vertebral Artery Dissection. She is also highly rated in 23 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, Seizures, Memory Loss, and Landau-Kleffner Syndrome. Dr. Wang is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry & Neurology - Epilepsy - 2027 and American Board Of Psychiatry & Neurology - Neurology - 2027. Dr. Wang is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Sentara Vascular Specialists

    397 Little Neck Road, Suite 120, 
    Virginia Beach, VA 
     (12.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    James Rawles-Iii is a General Surgeon and a Vascular Surgeon practicing medicine in Virginia Beach, Virginia. Dr. Rawles-Iii is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Vertebral Artery Dissection. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Stasis Dermatitis and Ulcers, Venous Insufficiency, and Varicose Veins. Dr. Rawles-Iii is board certified in American Board Of Surgery, (Surgery, Vascular Surgery), and American Board Of Surgery - Vascular Surgery - 2027. Dr. Rawles-Iii is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Sentara Medical Group

    397 Little Neck Rd Ste 120, 
    Virginia Beach, VA 
     (12.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Richard Demasi is a Vascular Surgeon practicing medicine in Virginia Beach, Virginia. Dr. Demasi 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 Arterial Insufficiency, Peripheral Artery Disease, Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), Carotid Artery Surgery, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Demasi is currently accepting new patients.

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    When should I see a Vertebral Artery Dissection doctor near chesapeake, VA?

    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 chesapeake, VA?

    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 chesapeake, VA?

    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 chesapeake, VA?

    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 chesapeake, VA?

    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 chesapeake, VA?

    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 chesapeake, VA?

    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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