Stroke •

TIA •

headaches •

seizures after stroke •

Memory Loss •

Peripheral Neuropathy •

Stroke • TIA • headaches • seizures after stroke • Memory Loss • Peripheral Neuropathy •

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florida neurovascular institute

About Florida Neurovascular Institute

Florida Neurovascular Institute is dedicated to excellence in the prevention, treatment, and management of stroke and complex neurological disorders. Serving the greater Tampa Bay community, our center delivers advanced, high-quality neurovascular care designed to protect brain health and optimize long-term outcomes.

Our Mission

  • Proactive Prevention: Identifying and managing neurovascular risk factors early to prevent initial and recurrent neurological events.

  • Rapid Intervention: Delivering timely, evidence-based treatment to halt progression and minimize acute neurological damage.

  • Comprehensive Recovery: Restoring function, promoting neurorehabilitation, and reducing long-term disability.

  • Community Reintegration: Supporting patients and families with continuous care and resources for meaningful social and community reintegration.

For The Patient

Team Members

Erfan A. Albakri, M.D., FAHA

Medical Director, Vascular Neurology / Stroke

  • Board Certification

    • Diplomate, American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (ABPN)

  • Postgraduate Training & Fellowships

    • Stroke Fellowship – Yale University Medical Center / Yale New Haven Hospital

    • Neurology Residency – New York University (NYU) Medical Center

  • Professional Memberships & Affiliations

    • American Academy of Neurology (AAN)

      • Member, Vascular Neurology & Stroke Section

    • American Stroke Association (ASA) / American Heart Association