Several aspects of Emory's stroke team make it unique to the region. 
 
Teamwork
There is no "I" in team. Nor is there one physician who is an expert in all areas of stroke care. But by combining their skills, the physicians on the Emory Stroke Team are able to provide patients individualized, expert care.

Experience
The exceptional care we provide also stems from the exceptional expertise of our stroke team. Whereas some hospitals perform stroke-related procedures on a monthly or yearly basis, the physicians on the Emory Stroke Team perform them daily. Because we have so much firsthand experience treating stroke, patients who come to Emory have increased chances of a more accurate diagnosis and a successful outcome.
 
Research
In addition to treating stroke patients, our physicians are also involved with ongoing clinical research to uncover new ways of preventing and treating stroke.

Our Physicians
Our physician team includes:

Neurosurgeons - Specializing in brain and nerve surgery

• Daniel L. Barrow, MD
  Director, Emory Stroke Center
  MBNA Bowman Professor and Chairman, Department of Neurosurgery at Emory University
  Chairman of the Department of Neurosurgery at Emory University
  Chief of Neurosurgery Services, Emory University Hospital
  
  
• C. Michael Cawley, MD
  Associate Professor, Departments of Neurological Surgery and Radiology

Neurointensivists - Specialized critical care

Owen B. Samuels, MD
Director of the Division of Neurointensive Care
Director of the Neuroscience Critical Care and Stroke Units

• Wendy L. Wright, MD
  Assistant Professor of Neurology and Neurosurgery

Neurologists - Specializing in general stroke care
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• Michael R. Frankel, MD
  Neurology Stroke Program Director, Professor, Department of Neurology
  
  
• Marc I. Chimowitz, MD
  Stroke Fellowship Director, Professor, Department of Neurology
  
  
• Tanya N. Turan, MD
  Assistant Professor, Department of Neurology
  
  
• Salina Waddy, MD
  Assistant Professor, Department of Neurology
  
  
• Manuel Yepes, MD
  Assistant Professor, Department of Neurology

Neurointerventional Radiologists - Specialized in cerebrovascular procedures

• Jacques E. Dion, MD, FRCP (C)
  Professor and Head, Radiology, Division of Interventional Neuroradiology
  Professor, Department of Neurosurgery
  
  
• Frank C. Tong, MD
  Assistant Professor, Radiology, Division of Interventional Neuroradiology

Our Additional Team Members

The staff at the Emory Stroke Center also includes specially trained nurses, nurse practitioners, and rehabilitative therapists dedicated to the care of stroke patients. Even ER physicians, rehabilitation specialists, and administrators are all integral to stroke care here. Through our comprehensive service of diagnosis, treatment, rehabilitation, follow-up, and long-term care after stroke, our patients receive the best care available from this well-trained and compassionate staff.