Neurology Stroke Stroke InformationThe brain needs a constant supply of blood to work. During a stroke, blood stops flowing to part of the brain. Most strokes are caused by a blockage to a blood vessel that supplies an area of the brain (ischemic stroke). Strokes also occur if a blood vessel in the brain ruptures (hemorrhagic stroke). A stroke can damage areas of the brain that control other parts of the body. Seek help right away if symptoms come on suddenly, even if the symptoms don’t last. Stroke is an emergency. Call 911.Quick, expert treatment can make all the difference. Cox Medical Center South has been recognized by the DNV Healthcare as the region’s only Comprehensive Stroke Center. It has also been designated as a Level 1 Stroke Center by the state of Missouri. Cox South stroke services exceed key benchmark numbers in stroke care, as defined by the American Heart/American Stroke Association. We offer immediate access to the region’s most aggressive stroke intervention techniques and services. When stroke happens, speed matters. Every second of a stroke kills 32,000 brain cells. Fast care from experts can help you retain more brain cells and more function. TeleStroke ServicesWhen patients come to our emergency departments at Cox Monett Hospital, Cox Barton County Hospital or Cox Medical Center Branson with signs and symptoms of a stroke, the emergency department has the option of contacting one of our Springfield neurologists and requesting a TeleStroke consultation. Specializing Providers See All Specializing Providers navigateleft medicalbag Papaiah Shastry Sreepada, MD Neurology Cox Medical Group Physician Jared Neuroscience Center 3801 South National Avenue Springfield, MO 65807 Accepting New Patients Phone: 417-875-3087 View Profile medicalbag Jennifer Kathryn Lynch, MD Neurology Cox Medical Group Physician Jared Neuroscience Center 3801 South National Avenue Springfield, MO 65807 Accepting New Patients Phone: 417-875-3087 View Profile medicalbag Christopher R Andrew, MD Neurology Cox Medical Group Physician Medical One Clinic 29 Northwest 1st Lane Lamar, MO 64759 Accepting New Patients Phone: 417-681-5266 View Profile medicalbag Kasra Keramatian, MD Neurology Cox Medical Group Physician Jared Neuroscience Center 3801 South National Avenue Springfield, MO 65807 Accepting New Patients Phone: 417-875-3087 View Profile medicalbag Steven Phillip Ellis, Jr., MD Neurology Cox Medical Group Physician Jared Neuroscience Center 3801 South National Avenue Springfield, MO 65807 Accepting New Patients Phone: 417-875-3087 View Profile medicalbag Benjamin Neil Lisle, MD Neurology Cox Medical Group Physician Jared Neuroscience Center 3801 South National Avenue Springfield, MO 65807 Accepting New Patients Phone: 417-875-3087 View Profile medicalbag Donald K Hopewell, MD Neurology Cox Medical Group Physician Jared Neuroscience Center 3801 South National Avenue Springfield, MO 65807 Accepting New Patients Phone: 417-875-3087 View Profile medicalbag Diane Cornelison, DO Pain Medicine Neurology Cox Medical Group Physician CoxHealth Pain & Neurology 121 Cahill Road Branson, MO 65616 Accepting New Patients Phone: 417-335-7222 View Profile medicalbag Steven M. Otto, MD Neurology Cox Medical Group Physician Jared Neuroscience Center 3801 South National Avenue Springfield, MO 65807 Accepting New Patients Phone: 417-875-3087 View Profile medicalbag Sharmila Suri Mohanram, MD Neurology Cox Medical Group Physician Jared Neuroscience Center 3801 South National Avenue Springfield, MO 65807 Accepting New Patients Phone: 417-875-3087 View Profile navigateright Other Stroke Resources Warning Signs of a Stroke A stroke is a brain attack in which blood stops flowing to part of the brain. Learn common symptoms of a stroke—and find out how you can B.E.F.A.S.T. to save a life. Learn More about Warning Signs of a Stroke Stroke & Diabetes Having diabetes increases your risk of stroke. But there are steps you can take to help reduce your risk. Learn More about Stroke & Diabetes CoxHealth Stroke Center We are the only Comprehensive Stroke Center in the region. If you have a stroke, you can trust in CoxHealth. Learn More about CoxHealth Stroke Center Stroke Clinical Measures View our stroke clinical measures and learn more about our certification as a DNV Comprehensive Stroke Center. Learn More about Stroke Clinical Measures Find out if you could be at risk for having a stroke.Take our stroke quiz to learn more about your personal risk. You can also sign up for a cardiovascular screening package, which includes a stroke risk assessment. Call (417) 269 9482 to register. Simple lifestyle changes can help control your risk.