Vascular neurology and stroke
Dr. Alejandro Forteza is a board-certified neurologist and vascular neurologist whose practice focuses on stroke and diseases of the blood vessels that supply the brain.
Dr. Forteza evaluates and treats patients with stroke, transient ischemic attack, carotid artery disease, and other cerebrovascular conditions. His work spans acute stroke care, identifying the cause of a stroke, and building a long-term plan to reduce the risk of another event.
He completed medical school at Universidad Nacional de Córdoba in Argentina, neurology residency training at Hospital Privado de Córdoba and Jackson Memorial Hospital, and fellowship training at Jackson Memorial Hospital. He is board-certified in both neurology and vascular neurology.
Areas of Focus
- ✦Stroke evaluation, treatment, and secondary prevention
- ✦Vascular neurology and cerebrovascular disease
- ✦Transient ischemic attack (TIA)
- ✦Carotid artery disease
- ✦General neurology
Training & Credentials
- ✦Medical degree, Universidad Nacional de Córdoba
- ✦Neurology residency training, Hospital Privado de Córdoba and Jackson Memorial Hospital
- ✦Fellowship training, Jackson Memorial Hospital
- ✦Board-certified in Neurology and Vascular Neurology
Research & Publications
- ✦Published research in cerebrovascular disease, carotid artery disease, cerebral vasomotor reactivity, and stroke
Schedule an Appointment
Call us to schedule an appointment with Alejandro Forteza.
Locations
- Miami Lakes