Neurologists Directory
Stroke Neurologists
Vascular (stroke) neurologists manage acute stroke care and, just as importantly, long-term prevention of a second stroke — blood pressure, cholesterol, blood thinners, and carotid artery disease.
Where to search
American Stroke Association
Patient education on stroke care, recovery, and prevention from the American Heart Association's stroke division.
Medicare Care Compare — Hospitals
Compare hospitals, including stroke-related quality measures.
Healthgrades
Look up board certification, hospital affiliations, and patient reviews for individual neurologists.
What to filter for
Search by what you're dealing with — migraines, seizures, tremor, memory loss — most directories let you filter or search by symptom.
General neurologist vs. a fellowship-trained subspecialist (epileptologist, movement disorder specialist, neuro-oncologist, etc.).
Filter by your plan on Zocdoc, Healthgrades, or Medicare Care Compare before you book, or call the office to confirm they're in-network.
Ask if the practice runs EEGs (routine or ambulatory) in-office, or if you'll be referred to an outside lab or epilepsy center.
Ask if the practice performs EMG/nerve conduction studies on-site — important for neuropathy, muscle weakness, and neuromuscular workups.
Ask whether the practice offers formal cognitive testing (e.g., MoCA, neuropsychological evaluation) for memory or dementia concerns.
FAQ
What is a vascular neurologist?
A neurologist with fellowship training specifically in cerebrovascular disease — stroke, TIA ('mini-stroke'), and conditions that narrow or block blood vessels feeding the brain.
What's the difference between a primary and comprehensive stroke center?
Comprehensive centers offer the most advanced treatments (like mechanical clot removal) for complex strokes; primary centers handle most stroke care but may transfer the most severe cases. Ask your hospital about its certification level.
This isn't for emergencies, right?
Correct — if you or someone else may be having a stroke (sudden face drooping, arm weakness, or speech difficulty), call 911 immediately. This page is for follow-up and prevention care, not emergency treatment.