Usually is a vascular or neuro, but an expert is the important thing.
Not a time for someone to be practicing/learning on you LOL.

DOCTORS & PTs List and saved PT info threads-
http://neurotalk.psychcentral.com/thread135.html

There have been others mentioned in posts that haven't gotten added to the listings. A forum search (link in my siggy) of the names you are thinking about in your area might be a fast way to find info.

Or post a location and other may know of good drs close.

Usually a few days stay in hospital is the norm.
Some that travel stay a few xtra days in a nearby hotel/motel until ready to travel home. lots of pillows/padding - smooth car/driver
you won't be able to drive yourself for awhile

dr & your body will tell you when PT /activities can start -everyone responds differently

recovery time varies so much due to individual, how much things were moved around during surgery, dr expertise and unknown factors.

roughly months to a year depending on whats stage you are asking about.
There is the actual surgery recovery time, and then a middle stage, and then a possible full recovery time of a year or so..