Transient Ischemic Attack

A transient ischemic attack (TIA) is a stroke that comes and goes quickly. The symptoms are the same as a stroke, but do not last as long.

Programs + Services

Stroke Center

Tufts Medical Center offers comprehensive stroke treatment, prevention, therapy and long-term management for a wide range of cerebrovascular disorders.
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Doctors + Care Team

David E. Thaler, MD, PhD, FAHA
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David E. Thaler, MD, PhD, FAHA

Accepting New Patients

Virtual Appointments Available

Title(s): Neurologist-in-Chief; Chairman and Professor, Department of Neurology, Tufts University School of Medicine
Department(s): Neurology
Appt. Phone: 617-636-4948
Fax #: 617-636-8199

Stroke

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Adel M. Malek, MD, PhD
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Adel M. Malek, MD, PhD

Accepting New Patients

Virtual Appointments Available

Title(s): Chief, Neurovascular Surgery; Director, Cerebrovascular & Endovascular Division Professor, Tufts University School of Medicine
Department(s): Neurosurgery
Appt. Phone: 617-636-8200
Fax #: 617-636-7587

Aneurysms, arteriovenous malformations, dural fistulas, subarachnoid hemorrhage, intracranial atherosclerosis, arterial dissection

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Joshua Kornbluth, MD

Joshua Kornbluth, MD

Title(s): Medical Director, Neurosciences Critical Care Unit; Program Director, Neurology Residency and Neurocritical Care Fellowship; Neurologist; Assistant Professor, Tufts University School of Medicine
Department(s): Neurology
Appt. Phone: 617-636-4948
Fax #: 617-636-8199

Neurocritical care

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