Stroke Program 

When you have a stroke, every second counts. Through fast and expert intervention, Sentara works to save brain cells that can make the difference in your future quality of life.

Fight Stroke with Sentara
Fast diagnosis of stroke – results of the strong collaboration among emergency room physicians and stroke specialists

Stroke specialists include expert neurologists, neurosurgeons, and an interventional neuroradiologist

Clinical research trials in stroke treatment and prevention.

Sentara offers quality care through certified primary stroke centers, as designated by the DNV.

Sentara CarePlex Hospital
Sentara Leigh Hospital
Sentara Norfolk General Hospital
Sentara Obici Hospital
Sentara Princess Anne Hospital
Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital
Sentara Williamsburg Regional Medical Center

At these hospitals, emergency room physicians work with neurologists and an interventional neuroradiologist, board certified and specialty trained in neurovascular disease. They quickly assess and treat acute stroke symptoms and provide emergency neurology care. Improved quality outcomes due to accurate and speedy assessments, and administering of tPA treatment on ischemic attacks can result in minimizing neurological damage and mortality risks – in effect preserving proper nervous system functions.

To learn more about stroke care at Sentara, request an appointment with one of our neurology specialists. 

Learn More

 Types of Strokes
 Signs and Symptoms of a Stroke
 Stroke Effects and Evaluation
 Stroke Treatment
 Stroke Prevention
 Sentara Primary Stroke Centers
 The Joint Commission's Primary Stroke Center Certification
 Primary Stroke Centers in Virginia