Meet Our Doctors

Nabil Altememi, M.D.

Dr. Nabil Altememi received his M.D. degree from Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine in Richmond, VA in 2009.  He completed his internship in internal medicine at Mount Sinai School of Medicine at Englewood Hospital Medical Center in Englewood, New Jersey in 2010 and completed his residency in neurology at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine at Beth Israel Medical Center in New York in 2013.  In June 2014 he completed a fellowship in clinical neurophysiology at the University of Maryland School of Medicine in Baltimore, MD.  In addition, Dr. Altememi completed a fellowship in sleep medicine at the University of Maryland School of Medicine in Baltimore, MD. He is board certified in neurology, clinical neurophysiology and sleep medicine, and is a member of the American Academy of Neurology and the American Academy of Sleep Medicine.

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Curriculum Vitae

OFFICE ADDRESS:

The Neurology Center, P.A.
5454 Wisconsin Avenue
Suite 1720
Chevy Chase, MD 20815

2021 K Street, NW
Suite 210
Washington, DC  20037

The Neurology Center for Sleep Disorders
6931 Arlington Road
Suite T-100
Bethesda, MD 20814
BUSINESS TELEPHONE: 301-562-7200
CITIZENSHIP: USA
LICENSURE:

Maryland
District of Columbia
Virginia
Pennsylvania

 
CERTIFICATION:

American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, 9/2013
American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, 10/2015
American Academy of Sleep Medicine, 10/2015
EDUCATION:  
UNDERGRADUATE Bachelor of Science, Biology, Summa Cum Laude
George Mason University, Fairfax, VA  - 5/2003

Certificate of Anatomy
Virginia Commonwealth University
School of Medicine, Richmond, VA  - 5/2004
MEDICAL SCHOOL Doctor of Medicine
Virginia Commonwealth University
School of Medicine, Richmond, VA  - 5/2009
INTERNSHIP Internal Medicine, Preliminary, Medical Intern
Mount Sinai School of Medicine at Englewood
Hospital Medical Center, Englewood, NJ
07/2009-06/2010
RESIDENCY Department of Neurology, Resident
Albert Einstein College of Medicine at Beth Israel
Medical Center, New York, NY
07/2010-06/2013
FELLOWSHIP

Department of Neurology, Fellowship
Clinical Neurophysiology/Neuromuscular Division
University of Maryland School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD
07/2013-06/2014

Department of Medicine, Fellow
Sleep Medicine, Division of Pulmonary
and Critical Care Medicine
University of Maryland School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD
07/2014-06/2015
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:  
07/2015-Present The Neurology Center
5454 Wisconsin Avenue, #1720
Chevy Chase, MD 20815
12/2006-1/2007 Teaching Assistant, Anatomy
Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA
01/2004-5/2006 Teaching Assistant, Neuroanatomy
Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA
09/2004-07/2005 Research Assistant
Department of Neurosurgery
Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA
PROFESSIONAL SOCIETIES: American Academy of Neurology
American Adademy of Sleep Medicine
PUBLICATIONS:

Papers

Sun D, Bullock MR, Altememi N, Zhou Z, Hagood S, Rolfe A, McGinn MJ, Hamm R, Colello RJ.  The effect of epidermal growth factor in the injured brain after trauma in rats.  J Neurotrauma. 2010 May;27(5):923-38.             

Sun D, Bullock MR, McGinn MJ, Zhou Z, Altememi N, Hagood S, Hamm R, Colello RJ. Basic fibroblast growth factor-enhanced neurogenesis contributes to cognitive recovery in rats following traumatic brain injury.  Exp Neurol. 2009 Mar;216(1):56-65.                     

Zhou Z, Daugherty WP, Sun D, Levasseur JE, Altememi N, Hamm RJ, Rockswold GL, Bullock MR. Protection of mitochondrial function and improvement in cognitive recovery in rats treated with hyperbaric oxygen following lateral fluid-percussion injury.  J Neurosurg. 2007 Apr;106(4):687-94.          

Levasseur JE, Alessandri B, Reinert M, Clausen T, Zhou Z, Altememi N, Bullock MR. Lactate, not glucose, up-regulates mitochondrial oxygen consumption both in sham and lateral fluid percussed rat brains. Neurosurgery. 2006 Nov;59(5):1122-30; discussion 1130-1. 

 

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Stephanie Chen Block, M.D.

Dr. Stephanie Chen Block received her M.D. degree from University of Virginia School of Medicine in Charlottesville, VA in 2010.  She completed her internship in internal medicine at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tennessee in 2011 and completed her residency in neurology at Vanderbilt University in 2014.  In 2015, she completed a fellowship in neurophysiology at Vanderbilt University.  She is board certified in neurology and clinical neurophysiology, and is a member of the American Academy of Neurology.

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Curriculum Vitae

OFFICE ADDRESS: 

The Neurology Center, P.A.
3801 International Drive, Suite 210
Silver Spring, MD 20906

1201 Seven Locks Road Suite 101
Rockville, MD 20854
BUSINESS TELEPHONE:

301-562-7200
CITIZENSHIP:

USA
LICENSURE:

State of Maryland
District of Columbia
EDUCATION:  
UNDERGRADUATE
B.S., Molecular Biology, cum laude
Princeton University
Princeton, New Jersey
2005

MEDICAL SCHOOL
M.D.
University of Virginia School of Medicine
Charlottesville, Virginia
2010

INTERNSHIP
Intern in Internal Medicine Department
Vanderbilt University
Nashville, Tennessee
2010-2011

RESIDENCY
Neurology Department
Vanderbilt University
Nashville, Tennessee
2011-2014

FELLOWSHIP:
Neurophysiology
Vanderbilt University
Nashville, Tennessee
2014-2015
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:  

10/2016 

Group Practice, The Neurology Center, PA
2015-2016 Neurologist, Owensboro Hospital
HONORS AND AWARDS:
James True Martin Award for Outstanding Compassion and Patient Care. Vanderbilt University - 2014
 
Ayers Scholarship for writing in medicine.  University of Virginia - 2009
 
Sloane Society for Humanities in Medicine - 2008
 
Editor and contributor; VERITAS, The UVA School of Medicine Literary Journal - 2008
PROFESSIONAL SOCIETIES:
American Academy of Neurology
American Medical Association
Montgomery County Medical Society
PUBLICATIONS:
Chen-Block S, Abou-Khalil BW, Arain A, Haas KF, Lagrange AH, Gallagher MJ, Azar NJ, Singh P, Sonmezturk HH. 
Video-EEG results and clinical characteristics in patients with psychogenic nonepileptic spells: The effect of a coexistent 
epilepsy.  Epilepsy Behav. 2016 Sep;62:62-5. doi: 10.1016/j.yebeh.2016.06.018. Epub 2016 Jul 21.
PRESENTATIONS:
Neurology Grand Rounds: Inborn errors of metabolism in adult neurology. Vanderbilt University. 2014
 
Neuromuscular Case Conference: Mononeuritis multiplex.  Vanderbilt University. 2012
 
Introduction to antiepileptic drugs and seizure management.  Vanderbilt University. 2012
 
Neuroanatomy and neuropathology: A review for medical students.  University of Virginia. 2010
 
Hormone replacement therapy and cognition in post-menopausal women.  University of Virginia. 2010
 
Aicardi syndrome and filanopathies.  University of Virginia. 2010

 

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Jesse G. Brand, PH.D., ABPP-CN

Dr. Jesse Brand received a Ph.D. in clinical psychology, with a specialization in neuropsychology, at Fordham University in New York, NY. He completed a predoctoral internship in clinical neuropsychology at North Shore – Long Island Jewish Health System in Glen Oaks, NY, and a postdoctoral fellowship in clinical neuropsychology at the University of Virginia Health System in Charlottesville, VA. Dr. Brand is currently serving as Director of Neuropsychology at The Neurology Center. He is a member of the  American Academy of Clinical Neuropsychology, the International Neuropsychological Society, the National Academy of Neuropsychology, and the American Psychological Association – Society of Clinical Neuropsychology. He is board certified in clinical neuropsychology. 

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Curriculum Vitae

OFFICE ADDRESS:

The Neurology Center, P.A.
5454 Wisconsin Avenue
Suite 1720
Chevy Chase, MD 20815
BUSINESS
TELEPHONE:		 (301) 562-7200
CITIZENSHIP: USA
LICENSURE:

District of Columbia
Maryland
EDUCATION:  
UNDERGRADUATE

Wesleyan University
Middletown, CT 
B.A. Psychology, May 2002
MASTERS PROGRAM

Fordham University 
New York, NY 
En-route M.A., Clinical Psychology: Neuropsychology 
2005-2007
INTERNSHIP

North Shore - Long Island Jewish Health System
Glen Oaks, NY
Predoctoral Internship, Neuropsychology Track (APA Approved) 2010-2011
PH.D. PROGRAM

Fordham University
New York, NY 
Dissertation: Emotion Processing in Depressed and Anxious Epilepsy Patients  
Ph.D., Clinical Psychology: Neuropsychology (APA Approved)
2005-2011
FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM

Postdoctoral Fellowship, Clinical Neuropsychology (APA Approved) 
University of Virginia Health System
Charlottesville, VA  
Chief Fellow: 2012-2013 
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

The Neurology Center, P.A.
September 2013 - present

Director of Neuropsychology
September 2019 - present
 
CLINICAL TRAINING  
     2011-2013 Postdoctoral Fellowship, Clinical Neuropsychology (APA Approved) 
Chief Fellow, 2012-2013 
University of Virginia Health System; Charlottesville, VA
    2010-2011

 

 Predoctoral Clinical Psychology Intern – Neuropsychology Track 
(APA Approved) 
North Shore-Long Island Jewish Health System; Glen Oaks, NY 
Major Clinical Rotations: 
Comprehensive Epilepsy Center 
Movement Disorders Program 
     2008-2010

 

 Neuropsychology Practicum Student 
Columbia University Medical Center; New York, NY
     2008-2010

 

 Neuropsychological Examiner,
Comprehensive Epilepsy Center, New York University Medical Center; New York, NY
     Summer 2008

 

 Neuropsychology Practicum Student 
Comprehensive Epilepsy Center, New York University Medical Center; New York, NY 
Pediatric Neuropsychology 
     2007-2008

 

 Rehabilitation Psychology Practicum Student (Psychotherapy) 
Saint Vincent’s Medical Center, Rehabilitation Psychology; New York, NY 
Summer 2007 Neuropsychology Practicum Student 
Burke Rehabilitation Hospital; White Plains, NY 
     2006-2007

 

 Neuropsychology Practicum Student 
Comprehensive Epilepsy Center, New York University Medical Center; New York, NY 
Adult Neuropsychology 
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

 

American Academy of Clinical Neuropsychology 
American Psychological Association, Division 40 – Clinical Neuropsychology  
International Neuropsychological Society 
National Academy of Neuropsychology
Maryland Psychological Association
 
RESEARCH EXPERIENCE

 

 2004-2005 Clinical Research Coordinator 
Comprehensive Epilepsy Center, Neurological Institute, Columbia 
Presbyterian Medical Center; New York, NY 
Supervisors: Marla Hamberger, Ph.D. 
Evan Drake, Ph.D. 

2003-2004 Research Coordinator 
Department of Neuroscience and Psychiatry, Universitá degli Studi di 
Bari; Bari, Italy 

2002 - 2003 Clinical Research Coordinator 
Neuroscience Positron Emission Tomography Laboratory, Mount Sinai 
School of Medicine; New York, NY 
Supervisor: Monte S. Buchsbaum, M.D. 
 
TEACHING EXPERIENCE

 

Neuropsychology for Non-Neuropsychologists
University of Virginia School of Medicine; Charlottesville, VA., 2013 

Policy & Practice Panel: Neuropsychology 
Georgetown University Psi Chi Honors Society; Washington, DC, 2013

Applying for Internship 
NAN Early Career Mentorship Meeting; Nashville, TN, 2013

Invited Lecture: Who Wants To Be Smarter than a Neuropsychologist? 
PVCC Middle School Summer Program; Charlottesville, VA, 2012
 
PUBLICATIONS

 

1. Powers, R.L., Russo, M., Mahon, K., Brand, J., Braga, R.J., Malhotra, A.K., Burdick, K.E. (In press). Impulsivity in bipolar disorder: Relationships with neurocognitive dysfunction and substance use history. Bipolar Disorders. 

2. Brand, J.G., Rossetti, H., & Broshek, D.K. (Manuscript Submitted). Sex-related differences in sports-related concussion.In R. Echemendia (Ed.), Oxford Handbook of Sports-Related Concussion. New York: Oxford University Press.

3. Brand, J.G., Barr, W.B., Rivera Mindt, M., Schaffer, S.G., Alper, K.R., & Devinsky, O. (2012). Emotion processing bias and age of onset in epilepsy patients with depressive symptoms. Epilepsy & Behavior, 25, 552-557.

4. Brand, J.G., Goldberg, T.E., Gunawardane, N., Gopin, C., Power, R.L., Malhotra, A.K., & Burdick, K.E. (2011). Emotional bias in unaffected siblings of patients with bipolar I disorder. Journal of Affective Disorders, 136, 1053-1058. 

5. Brand, J.G., Burton, L.A., Schaffer, S.G., Alper, K.R., Devinsky, O, & Barr, W.B. (2009). Emotional recognition in depressed epilepsy patients. Epilepsy & Behavior, 15, 333-338.

6. Buchsbaum, M.S., Haznedar, M.M., Aronowitz, J., Brickman, A.M., Newmark, R.E., Bloom, R., Brand, J., et al. (2007). FDG-PET in never-previously medicated psychotic adolescents treated with olanzapine or haloperidol. Schizophrenia Research, 94, 293-305.

7. Schneiderman, J.S., Buchsbaum, M.S., Haznedar, M.M., Hazlett, E.A., Brickman, A.M., Shihabuddin, L., Brand, J.G., et al. (2007). Diffusion tensor anisotropy in adolescents and adults. Neuropsychobiology, 55, 96-111. 

8. Brickman, A.M., Buchsbaum, M.S., Shihabuddin, L., Byne, W., Newmark, R.E., Brand J., Ahmed, S., Mitleman, S.A., & Hazlett, E.A. (2004). Thalamus size and outcome in schizophrenia. Schizophrenia Research, 71, 473-484.

9. New, A.S., Buchsbaum, M.S., Hazlett, E.A., Goodman, M., Koenigsberg, H.W., Lo, J., Iskander, L., Newmark, R., Brand, J., et al. (2004).  Fluoxetine increases relative metabolic rate in prefrontal cortex in impulsive aggression.Psychopharmacology (Berl.), 176(3-4), 451-8.

 

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Melissa A. Carswell, Psy.D.

Dr. Melissa A. Carswell received a Psy.D. in clinical psychology at Immaculata University in Pennsylvania.  She completed both pre- and postdoctoral training in neuropsychology at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania in the Brain Behavior Center/Neuropsychology Section and the Department of Neurology.  Dr. Carswell is a member of the International Neuropsychological Society and the National Academy of Neuropsychology.

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Curriculum Vitae

OFFICE ADDRESS:

The Neurology Center, P.A.
1201 Seven Locks Road 
Suite 101
Rockville, MD 20854
CITIZENSHIP: USA
LICENSURE: Psychologist, Maryland
Psychologist, District of Columbia
EDUCATION: B.S., Psychology (1992)
University of Wisconsin, La Crosse
  M.A., Counseling Psychology (1996)
St. Mary’s University of Minnesota
  Psy.D., Clinical Psychology (2005)
Immaculata University 
APA Accredited
 
CLINICAL TRAINING

Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania
Department of Neurology
Neuropsychology Postdoctoral Fellow 
09/05-08/07
  Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania
Brain-Behavior Center/Neuropsychiatry 
Predoctoral Intern 
07/03-7/05
 

First Step Community Counseling Center 
Psychology Extern  
09/01-04/02
 

Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center 
Psychology Extern 
09/00-05/01
 

NeuroBehavioral Associates
Psychology Extern  
01/00-08/00
  Metropolitan Community Mental Health Center
Psychology Extern 
01/96-08/96
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:  
9/2007 - Present Neuropsychologist
The Neurology Center, P.A.
9/2006 – 8/2007 Neuropsycology Consultant
Paul Moberg, Ph.D., ABPP/CN
8/2002 – 8/2005 Research and Assessment Coordinator
Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore, MD
5/1997-8/2002 Johns Hopkins University 
Clinical Research Interviewer
Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences
Baltimore, Maryland
5/1997-5/2003 Friends Research Institute
Research Consultant
Baltimore, Maryland
9/2001-5/2003 Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center
Psychology Associate
Baltimore, Maryland
5/2001-5/2003 NeuroBehavioral Associates
Psychology Associate 
Columbia, Maryland
12/2000-6/2001 Phoenix Counseling Services, Inc.
Psychology Associate
Owings Mills, Maryland
1/1999-9/1999 Baltimore Crisis Response, Inc.
Crisis Counselor
Baltimore, Maryland
TEACHING EXPERIENCE:  
8/2002 - 8/2007 Johns Hopkins University
Adjunct Instructor
Baltimore, Maryland
AWARDS & HONORS: Chi Sigma Iota-Honor Society
Academic Merit Scholarship, Immaculata University
PROFESSIONAL: American Psychological Association
APA Division 40: Clinical Neuropsychology
Maryland Psychological Association 
National Academy of Neuropsychology 
International Neuropsychological Society
SCHOLARSHIP AND RESEARCH:

PUBLICATIONS

Carswell, S.B., & Carswell, M.A. (2007). Meeting the physical, psychological, and social needs of African Americans following a disaster. In Marsella, A., Johnson, J., Watson, P. & Gryezynski, J. (Eds.),  Ethnocultural Perspectives on Disasters and Trauma: Foundatoins, Issues, and Applications. New York, NY: Springer-Verlag, pp. 39-71

Carswell, M.A., Weden, S.K., Culotta, V.P., & Baumgardner, T.L. (2004). Gender differences in proactive interference in verbal learning in children with ADHD. Archives of Clinical Neuropsychology, 19, 890.

Carswell, M.A., Culotta, V.P., Weden, S.K., & Baumgardner, T.L. (2003). Gender differences in the role of executive functions (EF) and mental arithmetic (MA) among children with ADHD.  Archives of Clinical Neuropsychology, 18, 758.

Battjes, R.J., Gordon, M.S., O’Grady, K.E., Kinlock, T.W., Carswell, M.A. (2003).  Factors that predict adolescent motivation for substance abuse treatment. Journal of Substance Abuse Treatment, 24, 221-232. 

 

PRESENTATIONS

Carswell, M.A., Lawler, K.A., & Weiner, K. (2007, February). Paraneoplastic Limbic Encephalitis (PLE): A case study of long-term cognitive and MRI findings. Poster session presented at the 35th Annual Meeting of the International Neuropsychological Society, Portland, OR.

Carswell, M.A., Lawler, K.A., Aguirre, G., & Dichter, M. (2006, June). Single case report: Retinotopic mapping of the visual cortex and neuropsychological testing in a patient with a focal occipital lesion. Poster presented at the 2006 American Academy of Clinical Neuropsychology Meeting, Philadelphia, PA.

Carswell, M.A., & Lawler, K.A. (2005, February). Neuropsychological findings of Kallmann’s syndrome spectrum: A clinical case study. Poster session presented at the 34th Annual Meeting of the International Neuropsychological Society, Boston, MA.

Carswell, M.A., & Moberg, P.J. (2005, February). Meta-analysis of olfactory functions in surgical and non-surgical epilepsy patients. Poster session presented at the 33rd Annual Meeting of the International Neuropsychological Society, St. Louis, MO.

Carswell, M.A., Weden, S.K., Culotta, V.P., & Baumgardner, T.L. (2004, November). Gender differences in proactive interference in verbal learning in children with ADHD. Poster session presented at the 24th Annual Meeting of the National Academy of Neuropsychology, Seattle, WA.

Carswell, M.A. (2004, May). Neuropsychological clinical case presentation. University of Pennsylvania, Department of Psychiatry, Neuropsychiatry Program.

Baumgardner, T.L., Carswell, M.A., & Culotta, V.P. (2004, February). Gender and executive function differences in mental arithmetic and math errors in children with ADHD. Poster session presented at the 32nd Annual Meeting of the International Neuropsychological Society, Baltimore, MD. 

Carswell, M.A., Culotta, V.P., Weden, S.K., & Baumgardner, T.L. (2003, October). Gender differences in the role of executive functions and mental arithmetic among children with ADHD. Poster session presented at the 23rd Annual Meeting of the National Academy of Neuropsychology, Dallas, TX.

Carswell, M.A. (2003, February). Data driven instruction and implications for practice. Workshop Presenter, Baltimore City Public School System. 

Carswell, M.A. (2002, October). Psychological and behavioral aspects of weight management. Speaker, Grand Rounds, Johns Hopkins Hospital, School of Medicine, Department of Psychiatry. 

Carswell, M.A. (2002, October). Behavioral strategies for overcoming barriers to weight management. Guest Lecturer, Johns Hopkins University Health and Nutrition Research Center, School of Medicine, Johns Hopkins University.

Carswell, M.A. (2000, December). Behavioral strategies for weight management and holiday eating. Guest Lecturer, Johns Hopkins University Health and Nutrition Research Center, School of Medicine, Johns Hopkins University.

Swartz, K., Carswell, M.A., & Ullrich, G. (1998, May). Follow-up of a first admission psychotic affective disorders cohort:  Predictors of rehospitalization over 12 years. Poster session presentation at the Annual Meeting of the American Psychiatric Association, Washington, DC. 

 

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Annise Claude, PA-C

Annise Claude (formerly Williams-Nairn) is a nationally certified Physician Assistant specializing in neurology.  She completed her Bachelor of Science degree in biology from Florida A&M University in Tallahassee, Florida and earned her Master of Medical Science at Mercer University in Atlanta, Georgia. Ms. Claude is certified by the National Commission for Certification of Physician Assistants and is a member of the American Academy of Neurology.

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Curriculum Vitae

WORK ADDRESS:

The Neurology Center, PA
2021 K Street, NW
Suite 210
Washington, DC  20037

5454 Wisconsin Avenue
Suite 1720
Chevy Chase, MD  20815

BUSINESS TELEPHONE

301-562-7200

CITIZENSHIP:

USA

LICENSURE:

Maryland

District of Columbia

EDUCATION:

Mercer University – Master of Health Science, Physician Assistant Program, May 2011

 

Keiser University – Medical Assisting, Aug 2008

 

Florida Agricultural & Mechanical University – Bachelor of Science, Biology, Apr 2006 – Magna Cum Laude

 

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

 

04-2018 - Present 

The Neurology Center, PA

Washington, DC

 

09/2016-3/2018

MedStar Georgetown University Hospital,

Washington D.C. 

Critical Care Physician Assistant

  • Taking inpatient histories, performing physical examinations and managing patients in Medical and Neurosurgical ICUs
  • Working in cooperation with supervising physician and multidisciplinary team to formulate care plans for inpatients 
  • Consenting patients for and performing arterial and central lines to aid in patient’s diagnostic evaluation

 

03/2014- 9/2016

Piedmont Hospital – Atlanta, GA 

Neurohospitalist Physician Assistant

  • Taking inpatient and outpatient histories and performing physical examinations
  • Working in cooperation with supervising physician and multidisciplinary team to formulate care plans for inpatients and outpatients
  • Consenting patients for and performing lumbar punctures to aid in patient’s diagnostic evaluation
  • Participating in initial evaluation of acute stroke patients upon their arrival in the Emergency Department

 

02/2011-02/2014

Columbus Regional Healthcare – Columbus, GA 

Neurohospitalist Physician Assistant

  • Taking inpatient and outpatient histories and performing physical examinations
  • Working in cooperation with supervising physician and multidisciplinary team to formulate care plans for inpatients and outpatients
  • Consenting patients for and performing lumbar punctures to aid in patient’s diagnostic evaluation

Participating in initial evaluation of acute stroke patients upon their arrival in the Emergency Department

 

02/2010-05/2011

Clinical Rotations – Mercer University – Atlanta, GA 

Graduate Student 

  • Rotations in nine core areas to include:
  • Internal Medicine
  • Family Practice
  • Orthopedics  
  • Women’s Health
  • Behavioral Health
  • Pediatrics
  • General Surgery
  • Emergency Medicine
  • Obtain history, physical exam, and forming treatment plans for patients
  • First or Second Assist with supervising physician in surgical settings 
  • Performed as member of medical team and interacted with various healthcare professionals
  • Traveled to various communities in southeastern Georgia as a volunteer to help provide care to migrant farm workers

08/2007-07/2008

Neurology Specialists of Savannah – Savannah, GA 

Medical Records Technician

  • Answer and direct calls, overhead paging for 9-line phone system
  • Scanning documents into patient charts daily
  • Releasing records to parties with a “need to know”
  • Downloading dictated reports into patient files

05/2006-7/2007

Dr. Brian G. Sherman - Tallahassee, FL 

Ophthalmic Technician

  • Taking patient history and complaint
  • Getting patients ready for examination by physician(performing vision exam, eye dilation, eye pressure checks) 
  • Helping physician with examinations
  • Answer phones, check insurances, and schedule/verify appointments

AFFILIATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS: 

  • Certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)
  • Licensed in Georgia, Maryland and Washington D. C.
  • American Heart Association/American Stroke Association Stroke Council Member
  • American Academy of Neurology (AAN) Member
  • Student Academy of the American Academy of Physician Assistants (SAAAPA) – Student Director of Diversity 2010-2011
  • American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA)
  • Godsey Matthews Student Society – Student Diversity Chair 2009-2010
  • Basic Life Support
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support

 

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Ezra D. Cohen, M.D.

Dr. Ezra D. Cohen received his M.D. degree from Mount Sinai School of Medicine in New York where he also completed his residency in neurology.  He completed a fellowship in clinical neurophysiology from New York University School of Medicine in New York.  Dr. Cohen is board certified in neurology and clinical neurophysiology, and he has been recognized as one of the region's top neurologists by Washingtonian Magazine since 2008.

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Curriculum Vitae

OFFICE ADDRESS:

The Neurology Center, P.A.
1201 Seven Locks Road
Suite 101
Rockville, MD 20854

2021 K Street, NW
Suite 210
Washington, DC 20006
BUSINESS TELEPHONE: (301) 562-7200
CITIZENSHIP: USA
LICENSURE:

USMLE board certified 
State of Maryland 
District of Columbia 
State of New York
CERTIFICATION:

American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, 
Neurology 2006
Clinical Neurophysiology 2007
EDUCATION:
UNDERGRADUATE University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI B.A., 1997. History major.
MEDICAL SCHOOL Mount Sinai School of Medicine, New York, NY M.D., May 2001. Honors in Medicine, Neurology, Psychiatry, and Surgery.
INTERNSHIP Intern, Department of Medicine, Mount Sinai Medical Center, New York, NY July 2001-June 2002.
RESIDENCY House Staff, Department of Neurology, Mount Sinai Medical Center, New York, NY July 2002-June 2005.
FELLOWSHIP Fellow, Clinical Neurophysiology, New York University, New York, NY. July 2005-June 2006. Concentration in neuromuscular disorders and EMG.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
July 2006-Present The Neurology Center, P.A.
June 2004 – June 2006 Moonlighter, Department of Neurology, Elmhurst Hospital Center, Queens, NY. 
Performed neurology consults in the emergency department and in inpatient settings. Managed a neurology inpatient service.
HONORS AND AWARDS:

Top Doctors Honors, Washingtonian Magazine 2008, 2010
Chief Resident, Department of Neurology, 2004-2005 
Patricia Levinson Summer Research Fellowship, 1998 
Angell Scholar, 1997 
Phi Beta Kappa, 1996
SCHOLARSHIP AND RESEARCH:

A. PUBLICATIONS:

Johnson, DM, Kramer DC, Cohen E., Rochon M., Rosner M., Weinberger J., Thrombolytic Therapy for Acute Stroke in Late Pregnancy with Intra-Arterial Recombinant Tissue Plasminogen Activator. Stroke 2005; 36: e53 - e55

Gibney M., Cohen E., Roman SH, Inpatient Diabetes Care: Strategies for Disease Management. Disease Management 1999; 2:13-23

 

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Kenneth W. Eckmann, M.D.

Dr. Kenneth W. Eckmann is a graduate of Harvard Medical School. He also holds a master's degree in psychology and brain science from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. He completed his neurology residency at the Longwood Area Neurology Training Program, Harvard Medical School, followed by a fellowship in neuromuscular diseases at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston. He is board certified in neurology and in electrodiagnostic medicine. Dr. Eckmann is a member of the American Academy of Neurology.  He has been recognized as one of the region's top neurologists by Washingtonian Magazine.

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Curriculum Vitae

OFFICE ADDRESS: The Neurology Center, P.A.
10750 Columbia Pike
Suite 600
Silver Spring MD 20901
BUSINESS TELEPHONE: (301) 562-7200
CITIZENSHIP: USA
LICENSURE: Maryland
District of Columbia
Virginia
CERTIFICATION: American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology, November, 1986

The American Board of Electrodiagnostic Medicine, April, 1990

Fellowship, American Academy of Disability Evaluating Physicians, October, 1996
EDUCATION:  
UNDERGRADUATE B.A., 1974. Psychology
University of California at Berkeley
B.A. - 1983
GRADUATE Massachusetts Institute of Technology
B.S., Psychology and Brain Science 
1977
MEDICAL SCHOOL M.D., 1981
Harvard Medical School
Boston, Massachusetts
INTERNSHIP Internal Medicine: 1981-1982
Massachusetts General Hospital
Boston, Massachusetts
RESIDENCY Neurology: Junior and Senior Assistant, 1982-84
Longwood Area Neurological Training Program
Boston, Massachusetts
FELLOWSHIP Fellowship Metabolic Neurology
National Institute of Health
Bethesda, MD
1996 to 1997
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:  
1986-Present The Neurology Center, P.A.
HONORS AND AWARDS: Phi Beta Kappa
NIGMS Pre-Doctoral Trainee Award
1984-1977
PROFESSIONAL SOCIETIES: American Medical Association
American Academy of Neurology
The American Association of Electrodiagnostic Medicine
The Montgomery County (Maryland) Medical Society
American Association of Disability Evaluating Physician
FACULTY: Assistant Professor of Neurology
George Washington University, Washington, DC
1986
SCHOLARSHIP AND RESEARCH: A. PUBLICATIONS:
  1. Eichenbaum, H., Shedlack, K., Eckmann, K.:Thalamo-cortical Mechanisms in Odor-Guided Behavior: 1. Effects of Lesions of the Mediodorsal Nucleus and Frontal Cortex on Olfactory Discrimination. Brain, Behavior, and Evolution. 17: 276-290, 1980.
  2. Deacon, T., Jeichenbaum, H., Rosenberg, P., and Eckmann, K.: Afferent Connections of the Perirhinal Cortex in the Rat. J. Comparative Neurology. 220: 168-190, 1983.

B. PRESENTATIONS:

  1. Shedlack, K., Eichenbaum, H., Eckmann, K.,: Thalamo-Cortical Mechanisms in Odor- Guided Behavior: 1. Effects of Lesions on the Mediodorsal Nucleus and Frontal Cortex on Odor Discrimination.

    Paper presented to Society of Neuroscience, 1979.
     

  2. Eckmann, K. W., and Shahani, B.T.: Blink Reflex Studies: A Test for Documenting Demyelinating Neuropathy.

    Paper presented to the 33rd annual Meeting of the American Association of Electro-myography and Electrodiagnosis, 1986.
     

  3. Sapin, L. And Eckmann, K. Specificity of Neuropsychological Diagnosis in a Case of Pick's Disease. The American Psychological Association, Washington, D.C. 8/92

 

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Larry M. Einbinder, M.D.

Dr. Larry M. Einbinder is a Phi Beta Kappa graduate of the University of Maryland, where he received a Bachelor's Degree with high honors and a Medical Degree. His internship and residency in neurology were at the Georgetown University Medical Center where he is now a clinical instructor. He is board certified in neurology and clinical neurophysiology and is a Fellow of the American Academy of Neurology.  Dr. Einbinder has been recognized as one of the region's top neurologists by Washingtonian Magazine.

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OFFICE ADDRESS: The Neurology Center, P.A.
1201 Seven Locks Road
Suite 101
Rockville, MD 20854
BUSINESS TELEPHONE: (301) 562-7200
CITIZENSHIP: USA
LICENSURE: Maryland
District of Columbia
CERTIFICATION: American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
November 1983

American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology with Added Qualifications in Clinical Neurophysiology
EDUCATION:  
UNDERGRADUATE University of Maryland
College of Behavioral and Social Sciences
College Park, Maryland
Bachelor of Science with High Honors 1971-1974
MEDICAL SCHOOL University of Maryland School of Medicine
Baltimore, Maryland
Doctor of Medicine 1978
INTERNSHIP Georgetown University Medical Center
Washington, DC
1978-1979
RESIDENCY Neurology
Georgetown University Medical Center
Washington, DC
1979-1982
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:  
1982 – present Neurologist, Private Practice
PROFESSIONAL SOCIETIES: American Academy of Neurology, Fellow
American Medical Association
Medical and Chirurgical Faculty of the State of Maryland
Montgomery County Medical Society
Medical Advisory Board: TSAGW; TLC
Phi Beta Kappa
VOLUNTEER ACTIVITY: Medical Advisory Board, Tourette Syndrome Association of Greater Washington
HOSPITAL AFFILIATIONS: N/A
 
SCHOLARSHIP AND RESEARCH: A. PUBLICATIONS:
“A Clinical Review of Cluster Headaches”
Ear, Nose & Throat Journal,
Vol 61, #5, Pgs 52-58, May 1982

B. RESEARCH:
Principal or Co-Investigator in clinical trials studying Stroke, Dementia, Migraine, Epilepsy

 

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Taryn K. Fortuné, M.D.

Dr. Taryn K. Fortuné received her M.D. degree from the Howard University College of Medicine in Washington D.C. in 2006. She completed her internship in internal medicine in 2007, and her residency in adult neurology in 2010 at the University of Miami (Jackson Memorial Hospital) in Miami, Florida. Dr. Fortuné completed her fellowship in Epilepsy at Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore, Maryland in 2012. She is board certified in neurology, and is a member of the American Academy of Neurology and the American Epilepsy Society.

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OFFICE ADDRESS:

The Neurology Center, P.A.
10750 Columbia Pike
Suite 600
Silver Spring MD 20901 
BUSINESS TELEPHONE: (301) 562-7200
CITIZENSHIP: Trinidad and Tobago
LICENSURE: Maryland
CERTIFICATION: Diplomate of National Board of Medical Examiners 2008
American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, 2010
EDUCATION:  
UNDERGRADUATE Howard University
Washington, D.C.
B.S. (Biology, Summa Cum Laude)
M.D. (Dual-degree 6-year program) 2000-2006
MEDICAL SCHOOL Howard University School of Medicine
Washington, D.C.
M.D. (Dual-degree 6-year program) 2000-2006
INTERNSHIP University of Miami/Jackson Memorial Hospital
Miami, FL
Internal Medicine 2006-2007
RESIDENCY University of Miami/Jackson Memorial Hospital
Miami, FL
Adult Neurology, 2007-2010
FELLOWSHIP Johns Hopkins Hospital
Baltimore, MD
Clinical Research Fellow in Epilepsy 2010 - 2012
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

The Neurology Center, P.A.
August 2012 - present
PROFESSIONAL SOCIETIES: American Academy of Neurology 
American Epilepsy Association
American Medical Association
Montgomery County Medical Society
RESEARCH:

SCHOLARSHIP & RESEARCH
A. ACADEMIC PRESENTATIONS

Department of Neurology, Grand Rounds
University of Miami/Jackson Memorial Hospital, Miami, FL
Clinical Pathology Conference (May 2008)

 

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Albert P. Galdi, M.D.

Dr. Albert P. Galdi received his M.D. degree from Georgetown University Medical School in Washington, D.C. in 1975. He completed his internship at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital in Philadelphia, PA in 1976 and his residency in neurology at Georgetown University Medical School in 1979. Dr. Galdi also completed a two year fellowship in EMG/neuromuscular diseases at National Institutes of Health in Bethesda, MD. Prior to going into private practice, Dr. Galdi served on active duty in the US Navy at Bethesda Medical Hospital where he was a staff neurologist and director of the EMG/neuromuscular division. With over 30 years of experience, Dr. Galdi has been in private practice since 1988. Dr. Galdi is board certified in neurology and is a member of the American Academy of Neurology.

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Curriculum Vitae

OFFICE ADDRESS:

The Neurology Center, P.A.
1201 Seven Locks Road
Suite 101
Rockville, Maryland 20854 
BUSINESS 
TELEPHONE:		 (301) 562-7200
CITIZENSHIP: USA
LICENSURE: State of Maryland
CERTIFICATION:

American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, Neurology, 1983
American Board of Electrodiagnostic Medicine, Electromyopraphy, 1984
National Board of Medical Examiners, 1976
EDUCATION:  
UNDERGRADUATE

Queens College of the City University of New York

B.A. - Biology
MEDICAL SCHOOL

Georgetown University College of Medicine
Washington, DC 1971-1975, 
M.D. 1975
INTERNSHIP

Thomas Jefferson University Hospital
Philadelphia, PA 1975-1976
RESIDENCY

Residency - Neurology
Georgetown University Medical School
Washington, DC 1976-1979
FELLOWSHIP

Neuromuscular Disease/Electromyography Fellowship
National Institutes of Health
Bethesda, MD 1980-1982
MILITARY SERVICE: United States Navy (Reserve)
Active Duty - 10/1982-10/1988
Rank: Commander
Station: National Naval Medical Center, Bethesda, MD

 
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:  
7/2011 - Present The Neurology Center, P.A.
1988-6/30-2011 Private Practice
1981-1988

National Naval Medical Center
Bethesda, MD
Neurology Staff/EMG Laboratory Director
PROFESSIONAL SOCIETIES:

American Academy of Neurology
American Association of Electromyography and Electrodiagnosis
Montgomery County Medical Society
SCHOLARSHIP & RESEARCH:

Publications:

  1. Galdi, A.P. "Essentials in the management of myasthenia gravis", AMER. FAMILY PHYSICIAN 17: 95-102, 1978
  2. Galdi, A.P., "Benign recurrent aseptic meningitis (Mollaret's meningitis)", ARCH. NEUROL. 36: 657-658, 1979
  3. Engel, W.K., Lichter, A.S., Galdi., A.P., "Polymyositis: remarkable response to total body irradiation", LANCET 1: 658, 1981

 

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Kalpana Hari-Hall, M.D.

Dr. Kalpana Hari Hall received her Doctor of Medicine from Eastern Virginia Medical School in Norfolk, VA and completed her internship and residency in neurology at Georgetown University in Washington, D.C. She additionally completed a Clinical Neurophysiology Fellowship at New York University in New York City.  Dr. Hari Hall treats patients with botulinum toxin therapy for migraines, cervical dystonias, hemifacial spasm and blepharospasm.  In addition, Dr. Hari Hall has a focus on treating patients with sleep distorders, including insomnia, sleep disordered breathing and sleep related movement disorders.  She is board certified in neurology, clinical neurophysiology, and sleep medicine, and is a member of the American Academy of Neurology and the American Academy of Sleep Medicine.

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OFFICE ADDRESS:

The Neurology Center, P.A.
5454 Wisconsin Avenue
Suite 1720
Chevy Chase, MD 20815

2021 K Street, NW
Suite 210
Washington, DC  20006

The Neurology Center for Sleep Disorders
6931 Arlington Road
Suite T-100
Bethesda, MD 20814
BUSINESS TELEPHONE: (301) 562-7200
CITIZENSHIP: USA
LICENSURE: Maryland
Virginia
District of Columbia
CERTIFICATION:

The American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology,
May, 2001 – December 31, 2011 
American Academy of Sleep Medicine - 2009
EDUCATION:  
UNDERGRADUATE The University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA
1988-1992, B.A.
MEDICAL SCHOOL Eastern Virginia Medical School, Norfolk, VA
1992-1996, MD 1996
INTERNSHIP Georgetown University, Washington, DC
1996-1997, Medicine Intern
RESIDENCY Georgetown University, Washington, DC
1997-2000, Neurology Resident
FELLOWSHIP New York University, New York, NY
2000-2001, Clinical Neurophysiology Fellow
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:  
2000 – Present The Neurology Center
PROFESSIONAL SOCIETIES: American Academy of Neurology
American Medical Association
American Adademy of Sleep Medicine
Montgomery County Medical Society
HOSPITAL AFFILIATIONS: N/A
PUBLICATIONS: A. PUBLICATIONS

Warner A, Mehndiratta Y. Balish, M. Rosenburg P, And Hari K, EEG Changes Associated with Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (rTMS) as used in the Treatments of Refractory Depression. Neurology, April 2000; 54:PO3,101.

Stansberry K, Hari K, Vinik A, Newlon P, Monitt P, Diabetic Sensory Neuropathy is Associated with Reduced IGF-1 and BP-3, but Normal Levels of Inflammatory Cytokines in Serum. Diabetes Supplement, May 1996; 45:1023.

Stansberry K, Hari K, Vinik A, Newlon P, McNitt P, Which Psychophysical Method is Appropriate for Measuring Skin Sensation in Diabetic Neuropathy. Diabetes Supplement, May 1996; 45:209.

Chi Wan Koo B.A., Kalpana Hari Hall M.D., Jennifer Balasny M.D., Orrin Devinsky M.D., Marilyn E. Noz Ph.D., and Eilissa L. Kramer M.D. Is There Value in Quantifying Differences on Ictal/Interictal Subtraction SPECT Images? J Nucl Med. 2002

Quinn J, Hari K, Mehndiratta Yash, Olivopontocerebellar Atrophy eMedicine Journal, September 21, 2001 Vol. 2,
Number 9.

 

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Rhanni N. Herzfeld, M.D.

Dr. Rhanni Herzfeld joined The Neurology Center in 2004.  She graduated Magna cum Laude from Barnard College of Columbia University and received her M.D. degree from Downstate Medical School in New York City in 2000.  She completed her internship and residency at the Long Island Jewish Medical Center campus of the Albert Einstein College of Medicine.  She is board certified in neurology, and is a member of the American Academy of Neurology and the DC Medical Society. Dr. Herzfeld has been recognized as one of the region's top neurologists by Washingtonian Magazine. She is fluent in Hebrew.

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OFFICE ADDRESS: The Neurology Center, P.A.
2021 K Street, NW
Suite 210
Washington, DC 20006

 
BUSINESS TELEPHONE: (301) 562-7200
CITIZENSHIP: USA
LICENSURE: Maryland
District of Columbia
New York
CERTIFICATION: National Board of Physicians and Surgeons, June 2018
American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, May 2006
EDUCATION:  
UNDERGRADUATE Barnard College, Columbia University
Barnard College Honor Board, Chairperson
Bachelor of Arts, Biology, Magna Cum Laude
1993-1996

Stern College for Woman, Yeshiva University
Caroline and Joseph S. Gruss Life Monument Scholar
1991-1992
MEDICAL SCHOOL State University of New York Health Science Center,
Brooklyn, New York
1996-2000
INTERNSHIP Long Island Jewish Medical Center, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine; Medical Intern
New Hyde Park, New York
2000-2001
RESIDENCY Long Island Jewish Medical Center, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Department of Neurology; Neurology Resident
New Hyde Park, New York
2001-2003

Long Island Jewish Medical Center, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Department of Neurology; Chief Resident
New Hyde Park, New York
2003-2004
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:  
9/04-Present The Neurology Center, P.A.
8/1995-05/1996 Teaching Assistant
Biology Laboratories, Barnard College
PROFESSIONAL SOCIETIES: American Academy of Neurology
DC Medical Society
HOSPITAL AFFILIATIONS:

N/A
SCHOLARSHIP & RESEARCH: A. RESEARCH

Development of Monoclonal Antibodies to Tumor Receptor Sites Department of Immunology, SUNY Health Sciences Center at Brooklyn, June-August 1997

Exploration of the Structure and Binding Sites of Fibrinogen using Enzyme Linked Immunosorbent Assay, Research Laboratory, Columbia University, New York, June-August, 1996

B. RESEARCH

Department of Neurology, Grand Rounds, Long Island Jewish Medical Center, New Hyde Park, NY, Progressive Multifocal Leukoencephalopathy (October, 2002)

Department of Neurology, Grand Rounds, Long Island Jewish Medical Center, New Hyde Park, NY, Migrainous Infarction (February, 2002)
COMMUNICATING WITH DR. RHANNI HERZFELD: Communicating with Dr. Rhanni Herzfeld

 

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Ashley B. Holt, PA-C

Ashley B. Holt is a nationally certified Physician Assistant specializing in neurology.  She completed her Bachelor of Science in biology from American University in Washington, DC, and then earned her Master of Medical Science at Arcadia University in Glenside, PA. Mrs. Holt is certified by the National Commission for Certification of Physician Assistants and is a member of the American Academy of Neurology. She has a special interest in migraine management, including nerve blocks and Botox for chronic migraine. 

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WORK ADDRESS:

The Neurology Center, P.A.
1201 Seven Locks Road
Suite 101
Rockville, MD  20854

10750 Columbia Pike
Suite 600
Silver Spring MD 20901

 

BUSINESS TELEPHONE

301-562-7200

 

CITIZENSHIP:

USA

 

LICENSURE:

Maryland

District of Columbia

EDUCATION:

Arcadia University, Glenside, PA
Master of Medical Science, Physician Assistant Studies, May 2010
Student representative to American Academy of Physician Assistants House of Delegates

American University, Washington, DC
Bachelor of Science, Biology, May 2005
Member of AE∆ Pre-Medical Honor Society

 

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

 

4/2017 - Present

The Neurology Center
Rockville, Maryland

 

8/2010-4/2017

Sinai Hospital of Baltimore, Department of Neuroscience
Neuroscience Mid-level Provider House-Staff

  • Sinai Hospital of Baltimore is both a Level II Trauma center, and an Elite Plus Stroke Center. This year it was distinguished as #36 in the nation for Neurology and Neurosurgery in US News and World Report
  • Duties include: Perform History and Physicals, admissions, discharges, daily rounding and continued medical management for patients on the Neurology and Neurosurgery services
    • typical Neurologic Consultations/admissions for TIA/Stroke, migraine/headache, seizure, dizziness, Multiple Sclerosis, mTBI, peripheral neuropathies
    • typical Neurosurgical Consultations/admissions for cervical/lumbar radiculopathy or spinal stenosis, traumatic injuries to brain or spine including epidural/subdural hematomas, skull/spine fractures, CNS tumors
    • daily medical management includes that of all chronic medical problems including, hypertension, diabetes, COPD, AKI and electrolyte abnormalities, atrial fibrillation with RVR, and chronic pain
  • Initial point of contact for Neurologic and Neurosurgical Emergencies including acute ischemic and hemorrhagic strokes, Subdural and Epidural Hematomas and Status Epilepticus
  • NeuroICU/Critical Care management including first call for acute decompensation and herniation, and ventriculostomy management
  • Recognition for excellence in t-PA administration 2012-2016
  • Investigator in the PRISM research trial for administration of tPA in small strokes with NIHSS of 5 or less
    • Highest number of patient enrollment in the trial for our facility
  • Coordinated a weekly education program for the Neuroscience House-Staff, and training for newly employed Mid-level providers
  • Lecturer in Neuro-Critical Care education program for ICU nurses

 

6/2010- 7/2010

The CDM Group

Data Entry, Administrative Assistance

  • Completed data entry for the NEXT and NEXT Plus research studies which evaluated cardiovascular risk factors in school age children

 

6/200-8/200

Washington Eye Physicians and Surgeons

Certified Ophthalmic Assistant

  • Obtained history and initial diagnostic testing for Neuro-ophthalmologist/ Oculoplastic Specialist and Corneal Specialist
  • Managed LASiK, refractory surgery suite
  • First Assistant to LASiK, PRK, and epi-LASiK procedures

 

PROFESSIONAL SOCIETIES:

American Academy of Neurology

American Academy of Physician Assistants

 

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Eric M. Jeffries, M.D.

Dr. Eric M. Jeffries received his M.D. degree from Howard University College of Medicine in Washington, D.C. He completed his residency in neurology at Tufts University Medical School in Boston, Massachusetts. He also completed fellowships in clinical neurophysiology and in epilepsy at the University of Maryland Medical System in Baltimore, Maryland. Board certified in neurology, he is a member of the American Academy of Neurology and the American Epilepsy Society.

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OFFICE ADDRESS:

The Neurology Center, P.A.
10750 Columbia Pike
Suite 600
Silver Spring MD 20901
BUSINESS TELEPHONE: (301) 562-7200
CITIZENSHIP: USA
LICENSURE: State of Maryland
District of Columbia
CERTIFICATION: American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, Board Certified
EDUCATION:  
UNDERGRADUATE The Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore, MD 1990-1994, B.A. 1994
MEDICAL SCHOOL Howard University College of Medicine
Washington, DC 1994-1998, MD 1998
INTERNSHIP Intern Physician
Howard University Hospital
Washington, DC 1998-1999
RESIDENCY Resident Physician & Chief Resident
Tufts Neurology Residency Program
Boston, Massachusetts 1999-2002
FELLOWSHIPS Epilepsy Fellow
University of Maryland Medical System
Baltimore, Maryland 2003-2004

Clinical Neurophysiology Fellow
University of Maryland Medical System
Baltimore, Maryland 2002-2002
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:  
7/2004 - Present The Neurology Center, P.A.
PROFESSIONAL SOCIETIES: American Epilepsy Society
American Academy of Neurology
American Medical Association
Maryland Chirurgical Society
SCHOLARSHIP AND RESEARCH: A. PUBLICATIONS

Jeffries EM, Ting TY, Buelow J. Newly Diagnosed Epilepsy: Initial Considerations and Medical Management. Profiles- in Seizure Management 2003; 2(1):9-16.

Jeffries, EM and Gutrecht J. Neuroanatomical Basis of Tonic Spasms in Multiple Sclerosis,-unpublished (Presented in part at the 125th Annual Meeting of American Neurological Association, October 15-18, 2000)

 

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Neal M. Kurzrok, M.D.

Dr. Neal M. Kurzrok received his M.D. degree from the Medical College of Pennsylvania. He completed his neurology residency at the Mount Sinai Medical Center and subsequently completed a fellowship in epilepsy at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine. Dr. Kurzrok previously served as a full-time Assistant Professor of Neurology at Georgetown University Medical Center. He is board certified in neurology and has a special interest in headache and epilepsy.  Dr. Kurzrok has been recognized as one of the region's top neurologists by Washingtonian Magazine.  He is a member of the American Academy of Neurology.

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Curriculum Vitae

OFFICE ADDRESS:

The Neurology Center, P.A.
1160 Varnum Street, NE
Suite 204
Washington, DC 20017
BUSINESS TELEPHONE: (301) 562-7200
CITIZENSHIP: USA
LICENSURE: Maryland
District of Columbia
CERTIFICATION: Diplomate National Board of Medical Examiners, 1984
Diplomate American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology, 1989
EDUCATION:  
UNDERGRADUATE Bucknell University
Lewisburg, Pennsylvania
B.S., Summa Cum Laude
1974-1978
MEDICAL SCHOOL Medical College of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
M.D., 1978-1982
INTERNSHIP Sinai Hospital of Baltimore
Baltimore, Maryland
1982-1983
RESIDENCY Neurology Residency
Mount Sinai Medical Center
New York, New York
1983-1986
FELLOWSHIP Epilepsy Fellowship
Albert Einstein College of Medicine
Bronx, New York
1986-1987
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:  
August 2000 - present The Neurology Center, P.A.
March 1997 – August 2000 Assistant Professor of Neurology, Georgetown University Medical Center, Washington, DC
1987 – 1997 Private Practice, Neurodiagnostic Associates, P.C., Washington, DC
AWARDS &HONORS: Who’s who in American Colleges and Universities, 1978
Phi Beta Kappa
Summa Cum Laude
PROFESSIONAL SOCIETIES: American Academy of Neurology
Medical Society of the District of Columbia
American Medical Association
American Epilepsy Society
FACULTY:

Chairman, Providence Hospital, Department of Neurology, Washington, DC
2003 – 2006

Chairman, Washington Hospital Center, Washington, DC, Bioethics Committee
1998-2006

Assistant Professor of Neurology, Georgetown University Medical Center Faculty, Department of Neurology, Washington, DC
1997-2000

Clinical Instructor, George Washington University Hospital, Washington, DC
1987-1997
COMMITTEES:

Bioethics Committee, Washington Hospital Center, Member, 1990 to 2013

Bioethics Committee, Washington Hospital Center, Chairman, 1998 to 2006

Washington Hospital Center Board of Directors, Member, 2004 to 2013
HOSPITAL AFFILIATIONS:

MedStar Washington Hospital Center

MedStar Georgetown University Medical Center
SCHOLARSHIP AND RESEARCH: A. PUBLICATIONS:

Siegel M., Kurzrok N., et al., Game Playing Epilepsy, Epilepsia 1992, 33:93-97

 

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C. Debbie Lin, M.D.

Dr. C. Debbie Lin received her M.D. degree from Jefferson Medical College in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in 2002. She completed her internship in internal medicine at Georgetown University Hospital in Washington, DC in 2003 and completed her residency in neurology at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota in 2006. In June 2007 she completed a fellowship in clinical neurophysiology at the Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions in Baltimore, MD. Dr. Lin is board certified in neurology and clinical neurophysiology, and she is a member of the American Academy of Neurology. She is fluent in Mandarin.

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Curriculum Vitae

OFFICE ADDRESS:

The Neurology Center, P.A.
1201 Seven Locks Road
Suite 101
Rockville, MD 20854
BUSINESS
TELEPHONE:		 (301) 562-7200
CITIZENSHIP: USA
LICENSURE: Maryland
District of Columbia
CERTIFICATION:

Board Certified in Neurology, American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, 2007

Board Certified in Clinical Neurophysiology, American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, 2009
EDUCATION:  
UNDERGRADUATE The Pennsylvania State University
University Park, Pennsylvania 
Bachelor of Science in Science
June 1996 to June 1998
MEDICAL SCHOOL Jefferson Medical College
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Medical Doctor
August 1998 to June 2002
INTERNSHIP Georgetown University Hospital
Department of Internal Medicine
Washington, DC
Medicine Internship
June 2002 to June 2003
RESIDENCY Mayo Clinic 
Department of Neurology
Rochester, Minnesota
6 month resident fellowship in Clinical Electrophysiology
July 2004 to December 2004

Mayo Clinic 
Department of Neurology
Rochester, Minnesota
Neurology Residency
June 2003 to June 2006
FELLOWSHIP: Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions 
Department of Neurology
Baltimore, Maryland
Clinical Neurophysiology – EMG/IOM track fellowship
July 2006 – June 2007
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE: The Neurology Center, P.A.
July 2007 - present
HONORS & AWARDS: Medical School
May 2000 - American Brachytherapy Society Traveling Research Grant
1998-1999 - Fisher Scholarship 
2000-2002 - Measey Scholarship
PROFESSIONAL SOCIETIES: American Medical Association – Student member 1998 – 2002
– Resident member 2002 – 2006
American Academy of Neurology – Junior Member 2002 – Present
– Neuromuscular subsection member 2005 – Present
EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES: Teaching Activities

Medical School
April, 2000
Pathology Conference
Jefferson Medical College
Sturge Weber Syndrome – pathologic findings

Residency 
Dec. 18, 2003
Pediatric Case Conference
Mayo Clinic Rochester
Tourette Syndrome

Jan. 13, 2004
Neurology Resident Journal Club
Mayo Clinic Rochester
Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus – predictors of response. 

March 26, 2004
Pediatric Teaching Conference
Nemours Children Clinic – Jacksonville, Florida
Acute and Chronic Inflammatory Polyneuropathies
June 8, 2004
Visiting Professor Resident Teaching Conference
Mayo Clinic Rochester
Case presentation of herpes encephalitis

Oct. 1, 2004
Clinical Neurophysiology Conference 
Mayo Clinic Rochester
Inclusion Body Myositis – case presentation

Dec. 18, 2004
Clinical Neurophysiology Conference 
Mayo Clinic Rochester
Benign fasciculations – case presentation

Professional development activities

Feb. 15, 2005
Neurotoxin Injection Seminar
University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota
Uses of Botox injection and workshop on how to inject Botox.

Leadership/Volunteer Activity 

Medical School
August 1998 - June 1999
JeffMom Program
Jefferson Medical College Philadelphia
Provided assistance and support for expecting mothers from the first prenatal visit to the delivery of the baby.

September 1998 - June 1999
Admissions Committee
Jefferson Medical College Philadelphia
Provided campus tours to perspective medical students and interviewed potential medical student candidates. 

August 1999 - June 2000
Student Affairs Co-chairperson
Jefferson Medical College Philadelphia
Represented the student population in the monthly student affairs meeting and organized International Day 2000 which helped to promote cultural diversity. 

June 2000- October 2000
Freshmen Assistance Committee
Jefferson Medical College Philadelphia
Helped incoming freshmen with adjustment to medical school and to life in Philadelphia. 

Residency
July 2004 - June 2005
Outreach Neurology Clinic
Mayo Clinic - Owatonna
Owatonna, Minnesota 
Providing general neurology outpatient care for the Owatonna patients
PRESENTATIONS AT NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL MEETINGS
  1. Dicker AP. Lin CC. Leeper DB. Waterman FM. Isotope selection for permanent prostate implants? An evaluation of 103Pd versus 125I based on radiobiological effectiveness and dosimetry. Presented at: The American Medical Student Association Annual Meeting. Washington, DC, March, 2000
  2. Dicker AP. Lin CC. Leeper DB. Waterman FM. Isotope selection for permanent prostate implants? An evaluation of 103Pd versus 125I based on radiobiological effectiveness and dosimetry. Presented at: The American Brachytherapy Society Annual Meeting. Washington, DC, May 19-21, 2000.
  3. Dicker AP. Lin CC. Leeper DB. Waterman FM. Isotope selection for permanent prostate implants? An evaluation of 103Pd versus 125I based on radiobiological effectiveness and dosimetry. Presented at: The American Society for Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology Annual Meeting. Boston, MA, October 22-26, 2000
  4. Lin CC. Kenyon L. Hyslop T. Hammond E. Andrews DW. Curran WJ Jr. Dicker AP. Cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2) expression in human meningioma as a function of tumor grade. Presented at: The American Society of Clinical Oncology Annual Meeting. Orlando, FL, May 18-21, 2002
  5. Lin CD. Meyer FB. Boes CJ. O’Neill BP. Solitary Glioblastoma Multiforme Spinal Drop Metastasis. Presented at: The American Society of Neuroimaging 29th Annual Meeting. San Diego, CA, March 2-5, 2006.
  6. Lin CD. Spinner R. Dyck PJ. Krauss Dyck PJB. Diagnostic Yield of Rootlet Biopsy. Presented at: The American Academy of Neurology Annual Meeting. San Diego, CA , April 1-8, 2006.
  7. Lin C.C. Mitchell S.E. Gutierrez S. Sepkuty J.P. Abstract submitted for presentation at: The American Academy of Neurology Annual Meeting. Boston, MA , April 28-May 5, 2007
RESEARCH ACTIVITIES "Neurophysiologic monitoring of peripheral vascular embolization procedures." August 2006 – present. 
Mentor: Jehuda P. Sepkuty MD, PhD 
I am responsible for developing research plan and IRB submission, chart review, data analysis and manuscript preparation.
PUBLICATIONS Original articles 
  1. Dicker AP. Lin CC. Leeper DB. Waterman FM. Isotope selection for permanent prostate implants? An evaluation of 103Pd versus 125I based on radiobiological effectiveness and dosimetry. Seminars in Urologic Oncology. 18(2):152-9, 2000 May.
  2. Lin CC. Kenyon L. Hyslop T. Hammond E. Andrews DW. Curran WJ Jr. Dicker AP. Cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2) expression in human meningioma as a function of tumor grade. American Journal of Clinical Oncology. 26(4):S98-102, 2003 Aug.
  3. Junna M. Lin CC. Espinosa R. Rabinstein AA. TPA in Embolic Stroke secondary to Infective Endocarditis – a case report. Submitted to Neurocritical care journal.
  4. Van Gompel, JJ. Lin CC. Meissner I. Case report: floating basiler artery; an interesting clinical dilemma. (Awaiting submission.)
  5. Lin CC. Renaud D. Coenzyme Q10 Deficiency: finding on conventional MR imaging and functional imaging – a case report. (In preparation).
  6. Lin CC. Spinner RJ. Krause W.E. Dyck PJ. Dyck PJB. Diagnostic yield of nerve rootlet biopsy. (In preparation).
  7. Lin CC. Mitchell SE. Gutierrez S. Sepkuty JP. Neurophysiologic monitoring of peripheral vascular embolization procedures. (In preparation).

Abstracts

  1. Lin CC. Kenyon L. Hyslop T. Hammond E. Andrews DW. Curran WJ Jr. Dicker AP. Cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2) expression in human meningioma as a function of tumor grade. 2002 American Society of Clinical Oncology Annual Meeting Programs/Proceedings.

 

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David G. Moore, M.D.

Dr. David G. Moore received his M.D. degree from the Indiana University School of Medicine. At Indiana University he also completed his residency in neurology and a fellowship in neuromuscular disease. Dr. Moore is board certified in neurology and has a special interest in neuromuscular disease. He has been an examiner for the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. Dr. Moore is a member of the American Academy of Neurology. He is President of the Medical and Dental Staff at MedStar Washington Hospital Center.  He has been recognized as one of the region's top neurologists by Washingtonian Magazine.

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Curriculum Vitae

OFFICE ADDRESS:

1160 Varnum Street, N.E.
Suite 204
Washington, DC 20017
BUSINESS
TELEPHONE:		 (301) 562-7200
CITIZENSHIP: USA
LICENSURE: District of Columbia
Maryland
BOARD CERTIFICATION: American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
November 1987
EDUCATION:  
UNDERGRADUATE Indiana University
Bloomington, Indiana, B.A. (Biology)
September 1971 to May 1975

Indiana University
Bloomington, Indiana
Graduate Biology
August 1975 to May 1976

Indiana University
Indianapolis, Indiana
Laboratory Technician in Allergy-Immunology
May 1976 to August 1977
MEDICAL SCHOOL Indiana University School of Medicine
Indianapolis, Indiana
MD - September 1977 to March 1981
INTERNSHIP Ball Memorial Hospital
Muncie Indiana, Flexible (Medicine)
July 1981 to June 1982
RESIDENCY Indiana University School of Medicine
Indianapolis, Indiana
Department of Neurology
July 1982 to June 1985
FELLOWSHIP Indiana University School of Medicine
Indianapolis, Indiana
Neuromuscular Fellowship (EMG)
July 1985 to June 1986
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE: The Neurology Center, P.A.
May 1, 1997 to present
  Neurodiagnostic Associates
Washington, DC
September 1, 1986 - April 30, 1997
  Neurologist (Part time)
Metro Health
Indianapolis, Indiana
July 1 - August 20, 1986
PROFESSIONAL SOCIETIES: American Medical Association
District of Columbia Medical Society
American Academy of Neurology
PUBLIC SERVICE: Medical Advisory Board
Myasthenia Gravis Foundation of Greater Washington
October 1990
FACULTY: Examiner
American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology
March 1995 to Present

Assistant Clinical Professor of Neurology
George Washington University School of Medicine
Washington, DC
January 1988 to Present
TEACHING: Ball State University
Muncie, Indiana
Neurology for Physical Therapists (1983)

Indiana University School of Medicine
Indianapolis, Indiana
Neurology for Physical Therapists (1984)

Exercise test and EMG in Hyperkalermic
Periodic Paralysis (1984)

Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy (1988)

Neuromuscular Manifestation of HIV Infection (1992)
HOSPITAL AFFILIATIONS:

N/A
COMMITTEES:

Washington Hospital Center, Washington, DC
Vice-Chairman, Department of Neuology
July 1999-Present

Washington Hospital Center, Washington, DC
Member, Medical & Dental Staff Board
July 1999-Present

Washington Hospital Center, Washington, DC
Secretary/Treasurer
Department of Neurology, July 1990 to June 1999

Peer Review Committee, Department of Neurology,
July 1990 to Present

Washington Hospital Center, Washington, DC
Medical Advisory Committee for Physician Programs
July 2002 to Present

Washington Hospital Center, Washington, DC
Standards of Professional Conduct Committee, 2004 - present
Vice-Chairman, 2004-2005
Chairman, 2005-2009

Washington Hospital Center, Washington, DC
Search Committee for Vice President of Medical Affairs
2004

National Rehabilitation Hospital, Washington, DC
Quality Assurance Committee
January 1990 to April 1992

 

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Shawn S. Nelson Schmitt, PH.D.

Dr. Shawn S. Nelson Schmitt received a Ph.D. in clinical psychology from Gallaudet University in Washington, DC, in 2014. He completed his pre-doctoral internship in clinical neuropsychology at the Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University in Providence, RI, and a post-doctoral fellowship in neuropsychology at the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences and Walter Reed National  Military Medical Center in Bethesda, MD. Dr. Nelson Schmitt is a member of the International Neuropsychological Society and the National Academy of Neuropsychology. A bilingual and bicultural child of Deaf adults (CODA), Dr. Nelson Schmitt is fluent in American Sign Language (ASL) and English.

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Curriculum Vitae

OFFICE ADDRESS: 

 The Neurology Center, P.A.
2021 K Street, NW
Suite 210
Washington, DC  20006
BUSINESS TELEPHONE:

(301) 562-7200
CITIZENSHIP:

USA
LICENSURE:

State of Maryland
District of Columbia
EDUCATION:  
UNDERGRADUATE

Psychological and Brain Sciences, with Honors,  Dartmouth College  June 2007
Honors Thesis: The Bilingual Brain: New Insights from Neuroimaging Studies of Language Switching in Bilingual Adults Processing Signed and Spoken Languages

Sociology, with High Honors 
Tacoma Community College  June 2002

MASTERS PROGRAM

Clinical Psychology  
Gallaudet University  October 2011
Master’s Thesis:  Ethnic Minority Deaf Identity

PH.D PROGRAM

Clinical Psychology 
Gallaudet University August 2014
Dissertation: Establishing a Normative Sample of Black Deaf Individuals on the 58-Item Deaf Acculturation Scale (DAS), defended May 2013
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:  

July 11, 2016 - present 

The Neurology Center
Private Practice

 

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Anne C. Newman, PH.D., ABPP-CN

Dr. Anne Newman received a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology at the State University of New York at Buffalo, and completed a postdoctoral fellowship in clinical neuropsychology at the University of Virginia Medical School. With over 30 years of experience, Dr. Newman served as Director of the Division of Behavioral Medicine at Western State Hospital in Staunton, VA, staff neuropsychologist at the National Rehabilitation Hospital in Washington, DC, and neuropsychology consultant at the Neuropsychiatry Program at Shepherd Pratt Hospital. She was also in private practice for 10 years before joining The Neurology Center. She is a member of the American Academy of Clinical Neuropsychology, the International Neuropsychological Society, the National Academy of Neuropsychology, the American Psychological Association, and the Maryland Psychological Association where she served as President from 2010-2011. She is Board Certified in Clinical Neuropsychology from the American Board of Professional Psychology.

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Curriculum Vitae

OFFICE ADDRESS: The Neurology Center, P.A.
5454 Wisconsin Avenue
Suite 1720
Chevy Chase, MD 20815
BUSINESS 
TELEPHONE:		 301-562-7200
CITIZENSHIP: USA
LICENSURE: Maryland
District of Columbia
Virginia
EDUCATION:  
GRADUATE Buffalo, NY 
Ph.D., Clinical Psychology 1981 

State University of New York 
Buffalo, NY 
M.A., Psychology 1978
UNDERGRADUATE

University of California 
Santa Cruz, CA 
B.A., Psychology 1972
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:  
10/2009 - Present The Neurology Center
Chevy Chase, Maryland

2010-2011

 President
Maryland Psychological Association 
1999-2009 Director, Neuropsychology Laboratory Neuropsychiatry Program at Sheppard Pratt
Baltimore, Maryland
2002-Present Co-Investigator, Self Awareness After Brain Injury Medlantic Research Institute and National Rehabilitation Hospital
Washington, DC
1999-2010 Independent Practice 
Chevy Chase, Maryland
1989-1999 Clinical Neuropsychologist 
National Rehabilitation Hospital 
Washington, DC
1984-1989 Director, Division of Behavioral Medicine 
Western State Hospital 
Staunton, Virginia 

Assistant Professor of Behavioral Medicine and Psychiatry 
University of Virginia Medical School 
Charlottesville, Virginia
1983-1984 Postdoctoral Fellow in Clinical Neuropsychology Department of Behavioral Medicine & Psychiatry 
University of Virginia Medical School 
Charlottesville, Virginia
1982 Instructor, Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation 
University of Washington Medical School 
Seattle, Washington
1981-1982 Research Associate, Department of Anesthesiology, University of Washington Medical School 
Seattle, Washington
1980-1981 Intern, Clinical Psychology Internship Program 
Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, University of Washington Medical School
Seattle, Washington
PROFESSIONAL SERVICE:  
2009-2010 President-Elect, 
Maryland Psychological Association
2006-2009 Chair, Educational Affairs Committee
Maryland Psychological Association
2005-2006 Member, Board of Internal Affairs
Maryland Psychological Association
2001-2004 Member, Educational Affairs Committee
Maryland Psychological Association
AWARDS & HONORS: Stulman Fellow, Sheppard Pratt 2007-2008
PROFESSIONAL SOCIETIES: The International Neuropsychological Society
National Academy of Neuropsychology
American Psychological Association
Maryland Psychological Association
SCHOLARSHIP & RESEARCH:

PUBLICATIONS:

Garmoe, W., Newman, A.C., & O’Connell, M. (2005). Early self-awareness following traumatic brain injury: Comparison of brain injury and orthopedic inpatients using the Functional Self-Assessment Scale (FSAS). Journal of Head Trauma Rehabilitation, 20, 348-358.

Newman, A.C., Garmoe, W.S., Beatty, P., & Ziccardi, M. (2000). Self-awareness of traumatically brain injured patients in the acute inpatient rehabilitation setting. Brain Injury, 14, 333-344.

McCarthy, A., Bleiberg, J., & Newman, A.C. (1999). Diagnosis and management of concussion. Trauma, 41, 3-20.

Garmoe, W., Newman, A.C., & Bleiberg, J. (1994). Neurobehavioral aspects of normal aging and stroke rehabilitation. In M. Ozer, and R. Materson (Eds.), Management of persons with stroke (pp. 219-250). Baltimore: Mosby.

Zillmer, E.A., Ball, J.D., Fowler, P.C., Newman, A.C., & Stutts, J.M. (1989). Wechsler Verbal-Performance IQ discrepancies among psychiatric inpatients: Implications for subtle neuropsychological dysfunctioning. Archives of Clinical Neuropsychology, 6, 61-71.

Fowler, P.C., Zillmer, E.A., & Newman, A.C. (1988a). WAIS factor pattern for neuropsychiatric inpatients. Journal of Clinical Psychology, 44, 398-40

Fowler, P.C., Zillmer, E.A., & Newman, A.C. (1988b). A multifactorial model of the Halstead-Reitan Neuropsychological Test Battery and its relationship to cognitive status and psychiatric diagnosis. Journal of Clinical Psychology, 44, 898-906.

Zillmer, E.A., Fowler, P.C., Newman, A.C., & Archer, R.P. (1988). Relationships between the WAIS and neuropsychological measures for neuropsychiatric patients. Archives of Clinical Neuropsychology, 3, 33-45.

Newman, A.C., Zillmer, E.A., Barth, J.T., & DeGood, D.E. (1987). Current issues in the use of biofeedback with psychiatric inpatients: A Review. Clinical Biofeedback and Health, 10, 26-36.

Newman, A.C., Barth, J,T., & Zillmer, E.A. (1986). Neuropsychological functioning of an adult with Tourette syndrome: A serial assessment. International Journal of Clinical Neuropsychology, 8, 191-185.

Lanyon, R.I., Barrington, C.C., & Newman, A.C. (1976). The modification of stuttering through EMG biofeedback: A preliminary study. Behavior Therapy, 7, 96-103. 

 

PRESENTATIONS:

Newman, A.C., Parente, F., Notarangelo, P., & Koliatsos, V. Use of an electronic database to enhance care of dementia patients in a neuropsychiatry clinic setting: A pilot study. Poster presented at the annual meeting of the American Neuropsychiatric Association, San Antonio, Texas, February 2009.

Newman, A.C., Wisner-Carlson, R., Notarangelo, P., & Koliatsos, V. Use of MMSE & SLUMS in screening for dementia: Two case studies. Poster presented at the 37th annual meeting of the International Neuropsychological Society, Atlanta, Georgia, February 2009.

Newman, A.C. The role of neuropsychology in the diagnosis of depression vs. dementia: Three variations on a theme. Poster presented at the 35th annual meeting of the International Neuropsychological Society, Portland, Oregon, February 2007.

Garmoe, W.S., & Newman, A.C. The Functional Self-Assessment Scale (FSAS) in measurement of self-awareness early following severe traumatic brain injury. Poster presented at the 35th annual meeting of the International Neuropsychological Society, Portland, Oregon, February 2007.

Newman, A.C. and Mapou, R. The role of a non-verbal learning disability in understanding psychiatric illness: A case study. Poster presented at the 34th annual meeting of the International Neuropsychological Society, Boston, Massachusetts, February 2006.

Newman, A.C. and Koliatsos, V. Role of dementia in unmasking behavioral effects of longstanding right amygdala lesion: A neuropsychiatric case study. Poster presented at the 15th annual meeting of American Neuropsychiatric Association, Bal Harbor, Florida, February 2004.

Newman, A.C. The role of neuropsychology in neuropsychiatry. Psychiatry Residents Seminar, Sheppard Pratt Hospital, Towson, Maryland, June 2003.

Newman, A.C. Life after work with M.S.: Strategies for coping. National Multiple Sclerosis Society chapter meeting, Silver Spring, Maryland, March 2003.

Newman, A.C. Self-awareness after brain injury. Neuropsychology Seminar, University of Virginia Medical Center, Charlottesville, Virginia. September 2002.

Newman, A.C. College students with traumatic brain injury: Strengths, deficits and needs. Disability Support Services Coalition Meeting, Baltimore, Maryland, June 2002.

Newman, A.C. Marsha Linehan’s dialectical behavior therapy for the treatment of borderline personality disorder. Private psychiatric consultation group, Bethesda, Maryland, Mary 2002.

Newman, A.C. The role of neuropsychology in neuropsychiatry. Psychiatry Residents Seminar, Sheppard Pratt Hospital, Towson, Maryland, February 2002.

Newman, A.C. Traumatic brain injury: Consequences and recovery. Brain Injury Support Group, George Washington University, Washington, DC, February 2002.

Newman, A.C. The role of neuropsychology in neuropsychiatry. Psychiatry Residents Seminar, Sheppard Pratt Hospital, Towson, Maryland, February 2001.

Newman, A.C. Traumatic brain injury: Consequences and recovery. Brain Injury Support Group, George Washington University, Washington, DC, October 2000.

Newman, A.C. Neuropsychological services and the inpatient physical rehabilitation setting. Inservice at Laurel Regional Hospital, Laurel, Maryland, July 2000.

Newman, A.C. The role of neuropsychology in neuropsychiatry: Traumatic brain injury and dementia. Psychiatry Residents Seminar, Sheppard Pratt Hospital, Towson, Maryland, March 2000.

Newman, A.C., Garmoe, W., & Beatty, P. Self-awareness post TBI in the acute inpatient rehabilitation setting: Change over time and relationship to neuropsychological functioning. Poster presented at the 18th Annual Meeting of the National Academy of Neuropsychology, Washington, DC, November 1998.

Newman, A.C., Garmoe, W., Water, R., Scoggins, K., & Zalesak, M. Exploring the relationship between neuropsychological and functional measures of outcome in brain injury rehabilitation. Poster presented at the 74th Annual Meeting of the American Congress of Rehabilitation Medicine, Boston, September 1997.

Newman, A.C., Garmoe, W., Kaplan, D., Lawrence, S., Ziccardi, M., Tepper, S., Beatty, P., & Bleiberg, J. Measuring self-awareness following traumatic brain injury in the acute rehabilitation setting. Poster presented at the 104th Annual Convention of the American Psychological Association, Toronto, Canada, August 1996.

Garmoe, W., Newman, A.C., Kaplan, D., Lawrence, S., Melton, P., Tepper, S., & Bleiberg, J. Measuring the course of emergence of self-awareness following TBI in the acute rehabilitation setting. Poster presented at Traumatic Brain injury: Models and Systems of Care, Rosslyn, Virginia, April 1996.

Newman, A.C. Psychosocial and psychotherapeutic management of mild traumatic brain injury. Conference on Assessment and Treatment of Mild Traumatic Brain Injury at National Security Agency, Fort Meade, Maryland, October 1995.

Newman, A.C. Psychosocial and psychotherapeutic management of mild brain injury. Conference on Mild Traumatic Brain Injury: Integrated Treatment of Somatic, Cognitive and Emotional Sequelae, National Rehabilitation Hospital, Washington, DC, December 1994.

Newman, A.C. Mild head injury. University of Maryland Student Health Center, College Park, September 1992.

Newman, A.C., Garmoe, W., Kaplan, D.A., & Bleiberg, J. Case studies in the rehabilitation of brain injured patients with pre-existing schizophrenia. Poster presented at the 13th Annual Conference of New York Neuropsychology Group, a joint meeting with the Psychological Section of New York Academy of Sciences, New York City, April 1992.

Newman, A.C. Overview of neuropsychological assessment. University of Maryland Student Health Center College Park, April 1991.

Newman, A.C. and Carin, S. Interdisciplinary group treatment of problem solving deficits in traumatic brain injury. Presented at the 1st Annual Brain Injury Conference, National Rehabilitation Hospital, Washington, DC, April 1991.

Newman, A.C. and Carin, S. Interdisciplinary group treatment of problem solving deficits in traumatic brain injury. Presented at the 6th National Traumatic Brain Injury Symposium, MIEMSS, Baltimore, Maryland, March 1991.

Newman, A.C., Brashear, H.R., Haskins, B., Tabscott, J., & Fowler, P.C. Diagnosis of dementia and depression in the inpatient psychiatric setting: A preliminary study. Presented at the 9th annual meeting of the National Academy of Neuropsychology, Washington, DC, November 1989.

Newman, A.C. Depression in stroke patients: A case study. Presented at 1st Annual Stroke Symposium, National Rehabilitation Hospital, Washington, DC, March 1989.

Newman, A.C. Diagnosis of depression and dementia in elderly psychiatric patients. Behavioral Medicine Conference, University of Virginia Medical School, Charlottesville, November 1988.

Newman, A.C., Brashear, H. R., Haskins, B., Tabscott, J., & Fowler, P. C. Diagnosis of Dementia and depression in elderly psychiatric inpatients: A pilot study. Presented at 1st Annual Research Day, Department of Behavioral Medicine & Psychiatry, University of Virginia Medical School, Charlottesville, March 1988.

Zillmer, E.A., Newman, A.C., Fowler, P.C., & Archer, R.P. MMPI and neuropsychological correlates in hospitalized psychiatric patients: Are emotional problems and neuropsychological test performance independent? Presented at the 16th Annual Meeting of the International Neuropsychological Society, New Orleans, January 1988.

Newman, A.C. Neuropsychology and behavioral medicine in the inpatient psychiatry setting. Head Injury Program, Woodrow Wilson Rehabilitation Center, Fishersville, Virginia, September 1987.

Newman, A.C. Biofeedback with psychiatric inpatients. Veterans Administration Hospital, Salem, Virginia, March 1987.

Fowler, P.C., Zillmer, E.A., & Newman, A.C. A factor model of a modified Halstead Neuropsychological Test Battery and its relationships to general level of cognitive Functioning and neuropsychiatric status. Presented at the 15th Annual meeting of the International Neuropsychological Society, Washington, DC, February 1987.

Newman, A.C., Brashear, H.R., & Sutker, L.H. Depressive pseudodementia. Presented at Grand Rounds, Western State Hospital/University of Virginia CME Program, Staunton, February 1987.

Newman, A.C. Neuropsychology in the inpatient psychiatry setting. Colloquium Series of Psychology Department, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, November 1986.

Newman, A.C. Neuropsychological assessment of dementia. Presented at the Symposium on Alzheimer’s Disease, co-sponsored by the University of Virginia Medical School and Western State Hospital, Staunton, October 1986.

Newman, A.C. Biofeedback in the inpatient psychiatry setting. Presented at the Behavioral Medicine Conference, University of Virginia Medical School, Charlottesville, Virginia, October 1986.

Zillmer, E.A., Newman, A.C., Macciocchi, S.M., & Archer, R.P. Interrelationships Between the WAIS and the Halstead-Reitan Neuropsychological Battery variables in the psychiatric inpatient setting. Presented at the 9th Annual European Conference of the International Neuropsychological Society, Veldhoven, The Netherlands, June 1986.

Newman, A.C. The role of neuropsychology in the inpatient psychiatric setting. Virginia Psychological Association Meeting, Williamsburg, April 1986.

Zillmer, E.A., Newman, A.C., Macciocchi, S.M., & Archer, R.P. Common variance among WAIS measures and Halstead-Reitan variables in psychiatric patients. Presented at the Annual Convention of the Southeastern Psychological Association, Orlando, Florida, March 1986.

Newman, A.C., Barth, J.T., & Zillmer, E.A. Neuropsychological functioning of an Adult with Tourette Syndrome: A serial assessment. Poster presented at the 14th Annual Meeting of the International Neuropsychological Society, Denver, Colorado, February 1986.

Newman, A.C. Overview of neuropsychology and its role in inpatient psychiatry. Presented at Grand Rounds, Western State Hospital/ University of Virginia CME Program, Staunton, October 1984.

 

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Philip D. Pulaski, M.D.

Dr. Pulaski joined The Neurology Center in 1982. He did his undergraduate and medical school training at Johns Hopkins University and graduated with Phi Beta Kappa and Alpha Omega Alpha honors. He completed his internal medicine and neurology residency training at the Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore, MD. Dr. Pulaski is Clinical Professor of Neurology at George Washington University School of Medicine. He has been repeatedly recognized as one of the region's top neurologists by Washingtonian Magazine, and has been selected by his peers at the national level for inclusion in the Best Doctors in America database. Dr. Pulaski is board certified and is a member of the American Academy of Neurology, the DC Medical Society, and the American Headache Society. He has a special interest in migraine.

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Curriculum Vitae

OFFICE ADDRESS: The Neurology Center, P.A.
2021 K Street NW, Suite 210
Washington, DC 20006
BUSINESS TELEPHONE: (301) 562-7200
CITIZENSHIP: USA
LICENSURE: Maryland, 1982
District of Columbia, 1982
BOARD CERTIFICATION: Diplomate, American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, in Neurology, November 1983
Diplomate, National Board of Medical Examiners, 1978
NCPA POSITIONS HELD: Clinical Neurologist; 1982 to present
Executive Committee; 1989 to present
Managing Physician and President; 1998 to present
EDUCATION:  
UNDERGRADUATE Lafayette College, Easton, Pennsylvania
1970-1972

Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, Maryland
1972-1974; B.A. 1974 - Human Biology
Phi Beta Kappa
MEDICAL SCHOOL Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
Baltimore, Maryland
1974-1977; M.D. 1977
Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society
INTERNSHIP Intern in Medicine
The Johns Hopkins Hospital
Baltimore, Maryland 1977-1978
RESIDENCY Assistant Resident in Medicine
The Johns Hopkins Hospital
Baltimore, Maryland 1978-1979

Assistant Resident and Resident in Neurology
The Johns Hopkins Hospital
Baltimore, Maryland 1979-1982
PROFESSIONAL SOCIETIES: American Academy of Neurology
D.C. Medical Society - active member
American Headache Society – active member
FACULTY: Clinical Professor of Neurology, George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences
COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS: Vice-Chairman Credentials Committee,
D.C. Medical Society, Jan 1987 - Dec 1990

Past Delegate to the George Washington University
Medical Center’s Medical Board

Secretary-Treasurer for the George Washington University Medical Center’s Attending Physicians’ Association,
1989 - 1991

Department of Neurology Chairman Search Committee, George Washington University Medical Center, 
1989 1990
HOSPITAL AFFILIATIONS: N/A
 
COMMUNITY RECOGNITION: Selected by physician peers in Washingtonian survey as one of the top neurologists in the metropolitan area, every year the survey was undertaken since 1991.

Frequent lectures/seminars in community and professional settings with focus on Migraine.

Selected by peers for inclusion in The Best Doctors In America 2005-2006 Database.
RESEARCH: Sponsoring neurologist, Cooperative Young Stroke Study,Montgomery General Hospital. Study Coordinating Office: Department of Neurology, University of Maryland Medical Center, Baltimore, MD. May 1992 to present.

Biogen AIMS Trial, Protocol C-858, Phase IV Trial evaluating acetaminophen vs. prednisone for alleviating flu like side effects associated with the initiation of Avonex therapy. May 2001 - ongoing

Data and Safety Monitoring Board, for the Alexion Pharmaceuticals Protocol C98-005 Phase II study of the effect of h5G1.1-scFv on total mortality and adverse cardiovascular ischemic outcomes in patients undergoing cardiopulmonary bypass 1999 to present
PUBLICATIONS: Sapin, L.R., Anderson, F.H., Pulaski, P.D.: Progressive Aphasia Without Dementia: Further Documentation. Ann Neurol25:411-413, 1989.

Hayes, W.S., Sherman, J.L., Stern, B.J., Citrin, C.M., Pulaski, P.D.: MR and CT Evaluation of Intracranial Sarcoidosis.AJNR 8:841-847, AJR 149:1043-1049, 1987.

Pulaski, P.D., Zee, D.S., Robinson D.A.: The Behavior of the Vestibulo-ocular Reflex at High Velocities of Head Rotation.Brain Research 222:159-165, 1981.

 

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Sarah J. Pulaski, PSY.D.

Dr. Sarah Pulaski received a Psy.D. in clinical psychology from the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine in Philadelphia, PA. She completed her pre-doctoral internship in clinical neuropsychology at the University of Florida Health Sciences Center in Gainesville, FL, and a post-doctoral fellowship in neuropsychology at the Barrow Neurological Institute in Phoenix, AZ. Dr. Pulaski is a member of the American Academy of Clinical Neuropsychology, International Neuropsychological Society, National Academy of Neuropsychology, and American Psychological Association Society of Clinical Neuropsychology.

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Curriculum Vitae

OFFICE ADDRESSES:

The Neurology Center, P.A.
1201 Seven Locks Road
Suite 101
Rockville, MD  20854

3801 International Drive
Suite 210
Silver Spring, MD  20910
BUSINESS TELEPHONE: (301) 562-7200
CITIZENSHIP: USA
LICENSURE:

State of Maryland, Washington, DC
EDUCATION:  
UNDERGRADUATE

Bachelor of Arts
James Madison University, Harrisonburg, VA
Majors: Psychology/Communication Sciences and Disorders
Magna cum Laude; Honors Scholar
Honors Thesis: Acoustic Cues to Deception in Human Speech: Addressing Potential Confounds of Stress, July 2007
MASTERS PROGRAM

Master of Science in Clinical Psychology
Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, Philadelphia, PA
APA Accredited, November 2014

Master of Arts in General Psychology, with Honors
Catholic University of America, Washington, DC
Thesis: Neural Correlates of Impaired Decision Making in Patients with Frontotemporal Dementia, May 2009
PH.D PROGRAM

Postdoctoral Fellowship in Clinical Neuropsychology
Barrow Neurological Institute, Phoenix, AZ
APPCN Member Program, September 2016 – August 2018

Predoctoral Internship in Clinical Psychology (Neuropsychology Track)
University of Florida Health Sciences, Gainesville, FL
APA Accredited, July 2015-June 2016

Doctor of Psychology in Clinical Psychology  
Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, Philadelphia, PA
APA Accredited Clinical Psychology Psy.D. Program Dissertation: Neurocognitive Patterns, Symptom Clusters, and Premorbid Factors that Predict Protracted Recovery from Sports-Related Concussion in Female Athletes (Collaboration between PCOM and the UPMC Sports Concussion Program), July 2016
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:  
09/01/2018-Present The Neurology Center, PA, Private Practice
CLINICAL TRAINING

 
09/2016 – 08/2018

Postdoctoral Neuropsychology Fellow

Barrow Neurological Institute (APPCN Accredited)

Phoenix, AZ

Major Clinical Rotations:

1.     Outpatient Geriatric and Movement Disorders Clinic

2.     Epilepsy Monitoring Unit (EMU)

3.     Inpatient Neurorehabilitation Unit (NRU)

4.     General Outpatient Clinic

 
07/2015 -6/2016

Predoctoral Neuropsychology Intern

University of Florida Health Science Center (APA Accredited)

Gainesville, FL

Major Clinical Rotations:

1.     Movement Disorders (Pre- and Post-DBS) and Brain Health

2.     Adult Learning Disability & ADHD Clinic; Traumatic Brain Injury

3.     Cardiac & Post-Operative Cognitive Decline; General Neuropsychology

4.     Geropsychology and Neuropsychiatric Neuropsychology

5.     Dementia, Epilepsy, General Neuropsychology

6.     Pediatric Neuropsychology

Minor Clinical Rotations:

1.     Medical/Health Psychology (Health Minor Rotation)

2.     Autism and Neurodevelopment (Child Minor Rotation)

Additional Experiences:

1.     Neuropsychology Adult and Pediatric Inpatient/Consultation and Liaison Experiences (incl. intraoperative brain mapping)

2.     Outpatient Psychotherapy

 
112014 – 06/2015

Predoctoral Neuropsychology Extern

Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP)

Philadelphia, PA

Division of Oncology/Focus on Neuro-Oncology and the Late Effects of Treatment

 
06/2013 – 11/2014

Predoctoral Neuropsychology Extern

The Center for Neurological and Neurodevelopmental Health

Gibbsboro, NJ

 
6/2013 – 5/2014

Predoctoral Neuropsychology Extern

Allied Services John Heinz Institute of Rehabilitation Medicine Brain Injury and Sports Concussion Program and Department of Clinical/Forensic Neuropsychology

Wilkes-Barre, PA
RELEVANT ACADEMIC AND RESEARCH

 
07/2014 – 06/2015

CogMed Coach and Interventionist

Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP)

Philadelphia, PA

 
08/2007 – 08/20011

Program Coordinator and Neurology Telehealth Coordinator

Veterans Affairs Medical Center

Multiple Sclerosis Center of Excellence

Washington, DC

 
12/2007 – 6/2010

Special Volunteer Research Assistant

Cognitive Neuroscience Section, National Institute

of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, National Institutes

of Health

Bethesda, MD

 

05/2008 – 08/2008

05/2009 – 09/2009

Summer Intern

Summer Internship Program in Biomedical Research

(SIP)/Cognitive Neuroscience Section, National Institute

of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, National Institutes

of Health

Bethesda, MD

 

09/2005 – 07/2007

Undergraduate Research Assistant

James Madison University

Harrisonburg, VA

08/2006 – 12/2006

Undergraduate Teaching Assistant

James Madison University

Harrisonburg, VA

 
COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION

 

 

Psychology Society

Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, August 2014-June 2015

Cohort Liaison

 

Golden Key International Honor Society

James Madison University, August 2006-May 2007

President; James Madison University chapter

 

 

Omicron Delta Kappa

James Madison University, August 2006-May 2007

Treasurer; James Madison University chapter

Coordinator of “All Together One” Award; James Madison University chapter

 

Psi Chi National Honor Society

James Madison University, August 2006-May 2007

Programs Committee; James Madison University chapter

 

Montevideo Middle School

Penn Laird, VA, September 2005-May 2006

Volunteer Teaching Assistant

 
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT & SKILLS

CPR Certified (Barrow Neurological Institute, June 2017)

 

Certified CogMed Coach (Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, August 2014)

 

Two-day ImPACT Training Workshop (Pittsburgh, PA, July 201

 
PUBLICATIONS

Pulaski, S.J., Ponce, F., Hanson, K., Shill, H., Moguel-Cobos, G., Oravivattanakul, S., & Trӧster, A.I. (in progress). Cognitive declines after deep brain stimulation and their relation to perceived quality of life in Parkinson’s disease.

 

Trӧster, A.I. & Pulaski, S.J. (in press). Neuropsychology of movement disorders and motor neuron disease: Parkinson’s disease, progressive supranuclear palsy, essential tremor, huntington’s disease, and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. In C. L. Armstrong & J. Stern (Eds.), Handbook of Medical Neuropsychology (2nd ed.). New York, NY: Springer-Verlag.

 

Brioschi Guevara, A., Knutson, K.M., Wassermann, E., Pulaski, S., Grafman, J., Krueger, F. (2015).

Theory of mind impairment in patients with behavioural variant fronto-temporal dementia (bv-FTD) increases caregiver burden. Age and Ageing, 44, 891-895. doi: 10.1093/ageing/afv059

 

Wallin, M.T., Kurtzke, J.F., Culpepper, W.J., Coffman, P., Maloni, H., Haselkorn, J.K., Mahan, C.M., for the Multiple Sclerosis Centers of Excellence Epidemiology Group[1] (2014). Military deployment and risk of multiple sclerosis in the first Gulf War. Neuroepidemiology, 42, 226-234. doi: 10.1159/000360701

 

Wallin, M., Culpepper, W., Coffman, P., Pulaski, S., Maloni, H., Mahan, C., Haselkorn, J.,

Kurtzke, J. Veterans Affairs Multiple Sclerosis Centers of Excellence Epidemiology Group (2012). The Gulf War era Multiple Sclerosis Cohort: Age and incidence rates by race, sex, and service. Brain, 135, 1778-1785. doi: 10.1093/brain/aws099

 

Leopold, A., Krueger, F., Dal Monte, O., Pardini, M., Pulaski, S.J., Solomon, J., & Grafman, J.

(2012). Damage to the left ventromedial prefrontal cortex impacts affective theory of mind. Social, Cognitive, and Affective Neuroscience, 7, 871-880. doi: 10.1093/scan/nsr071

 

Strenziok, M., Pulaski, S.J.,[2] Krueger, F., Zamboni, G., Clawson, D., & Grafman, J. (2011).

Regional brain atrophy and impaired decision making on the Balloon Analogue Risk Task in behavioral variant frontotemporal dementia. Cognitive Behavioral Neurology, 24, 59-67. doi: 10.1097/WNN.0b013e3182255a7c

 

Strenziok, M., Krueger, F., Pulaski, S.J., Openshaw, A.E., Zamboni, G., van der Meer, E., &

Grafman, J. (2010). Lower lateral orbitofrontal cortex density associated with more frequent exposure to television and movie violence in male adolescents. Journal of Adolescent Health, 46, 607-609. doi: 10.1016/j.jadohealth.2009.11.196

 
PRESENTATIONS

Pulaski, S.J. & Trӧster, A.I. (2018, August 3). “Specific Cognitive Declines after Deep Brain Stimulation and their Relationship to Quality of Life in Parkinson’s Disease.” Presented at the Neuropsychology Resident Seminar Series, Phoenix, AZ.

 

Pulaski, S.J. & Hanson, K. (2018, June 1). “Hydrocephalus and NPH – Assessment.” Presented at the Neuropsychology Resident Seminar Series, Phoenix, AZ.

 

Pulaski, S.J., Ponce, F., Hanson, K., & Trӧster, A. (2018, May 17). “Cognitive Decline and Its Relationship to Perceived Quality of Life in Parkinson’s Disease.” Presented at the Arizona Alzheimers Consortium, Phoenix, AZ.

 

            Pulaski, S.J., Ponce, F., Hanson, K., & Trӧster, A. (2018, February 16). “Cognitive Impairment and Its Relationship to Perceived Quality of Life in Parkinson’s Disease.” Presented at the International Neuropsychological Society, Washington, DC.

 

Pulaski, S.J. & Prigatano, G.P. (2018, January 5). “Cortical Anatomy and Localization-Related Syndromes.” Presented at the Neuropsychology Resident Seminar Series, Phoenix, AZ.

 

            Pulaski, S.J. & Trӧster, A.I. (2017, July 14). “Cognitive Impairment and Its Relationship to Perceived Quality of Life in Parkinson’s Disease.” Presented at the Neuropsychology Resident Seminar Series, Phoenix, AZ.

 

 

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Linda R. Sapin, PH.D.

Dr. Linda Sapin received a Ph.D. in clinical psychology at George Washington University in Washington, D.C. She received an M.A. in psychology at Hunter College in New York. Dr. Sapin completed a postdoctoral fellowship in neuropsychology at Beth Israel Medical center in New York City. She was the Director of Neuropsychology at The Neurology Center from 2002 to 2019. Dr. Sapin is a member of the International Neuropsychological Society, the National Academy of Neuropsychology, the American Psychological Association, the Division of Clinical Neuropsychology, and the National Register for Health Service Providers in Psychology.

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Curriculum Vitae

OFFICE ADDRESS: The Neurology Center, P.A.
10750 Columbia Pike
Suite 600
Silver Spring MD 20901
BUSINESS TELEPHONE: (301) 562-7200
CITIZENSHIP: USA
LICENSURE: Psychologist, Maryland
Clinical Psychologist, Virginia
EDUCATION: George Washington University
Washington, DC
Ph.D., Clinical Psychology
1981-1986
  Hunter College
New York, NY
M.A., Psychology
1976-1978
  School of Visual Arts
New York, NY
B.F.A., Fine Arts
1974-1976
  Carnegie-Mellon University
Pittsburgh, PA
Fine Arts major, Music minor
1972-1974
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:  
1987 - Present

The Neurology Center, P.A.

Director of Neuropsychology 1987 - 2019
1996 Neuropsychologist
Green Spring of Maryland
Columbia, MD
1991-1993 Consulting Neuropsychologist
Department of Psychology
Walter Reed Army Medical Center
Washington, DC 20307
1986-1992 Consulting Neuropsychologist
Dominion Hospital
Falls Church, Virginia 22044
1986-1987 Consulting Neuropsychologist
Neuropsychology Associates, Ltd.
Rockville, MD
1985-1986 Postdoctoral Fellow in Clinical Neuropsychology
Beth Israel Medical Center
New York, NY
1984-1988 Guest Researcher
National Institute of Mental Health
Bethesda, MD
1984-1985 Psychologist Intern
Crownsville Hospital Center,
Crownsville, MD
1982-1983 Clinical Psychology Extern
St. Elizabeth's Hospital
Washington, DC
Summer 1982 Visiting Psychologist
Atkinson Morley's and St. George's Hospitals
London, England
1981-1983 Graduate Teaching Assistant
George Washington University,
Washington, DC
1980-1982 Research Psychologist
National Institute of Mental Health
Bethesda, MD
AWARDS &HONORS: University Fellow, George Washington University
Washington, DC
1981-1983

Scholarships, Hunter College &City University of New York Research Foundation
New York, NY
1977-1978

Teaching Assistantship
School of Visual Arts
New York, NY
1974-1976
PROFESSIONAL SOCIETIES: The American Psychological Association
Division of General Psychology
Division of Clinical Neuropsychology
The International Neuropsychological Society
The National Academy of Neuropsychology
National Register Health Service Provider in Psychology
SCHOLARSHIP AND RESEARCH: A. PUBLICATIONS:

Sapin, LR: Understanding Attentional Disorders in Adults, Neurology Center Report, 1994; 8 (1):

Pearl, PL &Sapin, LR, Daydreaming in School: Evaluation of Declining Academic Performance, The Neurology Center - Case Report, 1992.

Sapin LR, Frishberg BM, Sherman JL: MRI and Neuropsychological Correlates of Dementia in Binswanger's Disease.Archives of Clinical Neuropsychology, 1990; 5:89-97.

Sapin LR, Anderson FA, Pulaski PD: Progressive Aphasia Without Dementia: Further Documentation. Annals of Neurology, 1989; 25:411-413.

Sapin, LR, Berrettini WH, Nurnberger JI, Rothblat LA: Mediational Factors Underlying Cognitive Change and Laterality in Affective Illness. Biological Psychiatry, 1987; 22:979-986. Abstract: The Clinical Neuropsychologist, 1987; 1:74.

Sapin LR, Berrettini WH, Nurnberger JI, Rothblat LA: Mediational Factors Underlying Cognitive Change and Laterality in Affective Illness. Biological Psychiatry, 1987; 22:979-986. Abstract: The Clinical Neuropsychologist, 1987; 1:74.

Sapin LR: Evaluating Memory Dysfunction, The Neurology Center Report, 1987; 3 (3):3-4.

B. PRESENTATIONS AND INVITED ADDRESSES:

“Non-Alcoholic Korsakoff Syndrome: A Case Study.” Annual Meeting of the National Academy of Neuropsychology, Phoenix, AZ, October 1993.

“Progressive Aphasia Without Dementia: A Reappraisal.”Annual Meeting of the National Academy of Neuropsychology, Phoenix, AZ, October 1993.

“Specificity of Neuropsychological Diagnosis in a Case of Pick's Disease.” Annual Convention of the American Psychological Association Washington, DC, August 1992.

“MRI and Neuropsychological Correlates of Dementia in Binswanger's Disease.” Annual Convention of the American Psychological Association, New Orleans, LA, August 1989.

“Progressive Aphasia Without Dementia.” Annual Meeting of the National Academy of Neuropsychology, Orlando, FL, November 1988.

“Utilizing Neuropsychometric Data in In-Patient Treatment Planning.” Pauline Warfield Lewis Center, Cincinnati OH, May 1988.

“Holistic Processing Vulnerability: A Cognitive Marker for Affective Illness?” Annual Meeting and Conference of the International Neuropsychology Society, New Orleans, LA, January 1988.

“Mediational Factors Underlying Cognitive Changes and Laterality in Affective Illness.” Annual Convention of the American Psychological Association, Washington, DC, August 1986.

“Strategies for Managing the Violent Patient.” Guest Lecturer Series, Atkinson Morley's Hospital, London, England, July 1982.

“Diagnostic Testing and Assessment of the Psychiatric Inpatient.” In-service training for the National Institute of Mental Health Nursing Department, Bethesda, MD, March 1982.

“Placement and Management of the Psychiatric Patient on the Work Site.” Psychiatric Grand Rounds, Suburban Hospital, Bethesda, MD January 1982.

“Theoretical and Practical Issues in Vocational Assessment.” In-service training for Rock Creek Foundation for Mental Health, Silver Spring, MD, November 1981.

“Goal Attainment Scaling in the Drug Treatment Facility.” National Alcohol and Drug Coalition Conference, Washington, DC, September 1980. Published in Proceedings of the 1980 Alcohol and Drug Coalition Conference.

C. INTERVIEWS:

In Campus USA, 1988, (summer):59-62.

In Potomac Gazette, Gaithersburg Gazette, August 26, 1988.

In Washington Business Journal, December 5, 1998, 7:28.

The Jerilyn Ross Show, August 27, 1989, WRC AM (radio interview).

 

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Aman A. Savani, M.D.

Dr.  Aman A. Savani received his M.D. degree from Eastern Virginia Medical School in Norfolk, Virginia where he also completed his internship.  Dr. Savani completed his residency in neurology at the University of Virginia Health System in Charlottesville, Virginia.   He completed a fellowship in sleep disorders at Stanford University Medical Center in California.  Dr. Savani is board certified in neurology, board certified in sleep medicine, and a member of The American Academy of Neurology and The American Academy of Sleep Medicine. Dr. Savani has a special interest in sleep disorders including obstructive sleep apnea, insomnia, restless leg syndrome, and excessive daytime sleepiness. 

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Curriculum Vitae

 
OFFICE ADDRESS:

The Neurology Center, P.A.
5454 Wisconsin Avenue
Suite 1720
Chevy Chase, MD  20815

The Neurology Center for Sleep Disorders
6931 Arlington Road
Suite T-100
Bethesda, MD 20814
BUSINESS
TELEPHONE:		 (301) 562-7200
CITIZENSHIP: USA
LICENSURE: California
District of Columbia
State of Maryland
Virginia
CERTIFICATION: American Academy of Sleep Medicine, (2009) 
American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (Neurology, 2008)
United States Medical Licensing Examination, Steps 1 - 3 Passed
EDUCATION:  
UNDERGRADUATE Old Dominion University 
Norfolk, VA
Bachelor of Science, Biology w/ minor in Chemistry (2001) Magna Cum Laude
MEDICAL SCHOOL Eastern Virginia Medical School 
Norfolk, VA
Medical Doctorate, May 2004    
INTERNSHIP Eastern Virginia Medical School
Norfolk, VA
Medicine Internship
7/2004 - 6/2005 
RESIDENCY University of Virginia Health System 
Charlottesville, VA   
Neurology Residency
7/2005 - 6/2008
FELLOWSHIP Stanford University Medical Center 
Redwood City, CA
Sleep Disorders Fellowship
7/2008 - 6/2009
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

The Neurology Center
5454 Wisconsin Avenue
Suite 1720
Chevy Chase, MD  20815

August 2009 - present
PROFESSIONAL SOCIETIES: American Academy of Neurology 
American Medical Association 
American Academy of Sleep Medicine
Medical Society of Montgomery County
 HONORS & AWARDS: Best Achievement Award - UVA Department of Neurology for highest percentile rank on Residency Inservice Training Exam (2008)  
PGY-2 Neurology Departmental Award
Intern of the Year - Eastern Virginia Medical School Department of Internal Medicine (2005)
Dominion Scholar - Old Dominion University (1996 - 1999)
 PUBLICATIONS: 1.  Savani, A.A., Schiff, D., Wen, P. 2007, "Cancer and the Nervous System: Nervous System Metastases," in Neurology in Clinical Practice: The Neurological Disorders, 5th ed, eds Bradley, W.G., Daroff, R.B., et al., Butterworth-Heinman, Philadelphia.
2.  Savani, A.A., Login, I.S. September 2006, "Correspondence for Tetrabenazine as antichorea therapy in Huntington's disease: A randomized controlled trial," Neurology. 2007 Mar 6;68(10):797
 

 

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Jessica N. Stillman, Psy.D.

Dr. Jessica N. Stillman received a Psy.D. in clinical psychology, with a specialization in neuropsychology, from the American School of Professional Psychology at Argosy University, Northern Virginia in 2017. She completed a predoctoral internship in clinical neuropsychology at the Cincinnati VA Medical Center in Cincinnati, OH, and a postdoctoral fellowship in clinical neuropsychology at the VA Maryland Health Care System in Baltimore, MD. Dr. Stillman is a member of the American Academy of Clinical Neuropsychology, the International Neuropsychological Society, the National Academy of Neuropsychology, the American Psychological Association – Society of Clinical Neuropsychology, and the National Register for Health Service Providers in Psychology. 

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Curriculum Vitae

OFFICE ADDRESS:

10750 Columbia Pike
Suite 600
Silver Spring MD 20901

The Neurology Center, P.A.
1160 Varnum St, NW #204
Washington DC 20017
CITIZENSHIP: USA
LICENSURE: District of Columbia
Maryland
Virginia
EDUCATION:  
Undergraduate B.S., Psychology (2012)
University of Pittsburgh
Masters Program M.A., Clinical Psychology (2014)
American School of Professional Psychology at Argosy University, Northern VA
Psy.D. Program Psy.D., Clinical Psychology (2017)
American School of Professional Psychology at Argosy University, Northern VA 
APA Accredited
CRP: An Examination of the Discrepancies in Illness Representations Between Multiple Sclerosis Patients and Their Caregivers
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE: Dr. Stillman joined The Neurology Center on September 16, 2019
9/2019 - Present

The Neurology Center, P.A.
CLINICAL TRAINING:

VA Maryland Health Care System, Baltimore MD
Neuropsychology Postdoctoral Fellow 
2017-2019
APA Accredited
  Cincinnati VA Medical Center, Cincinnati, OH
Neuropsychology Predoctoral Intern 
2016-2017
APA Accredited
 

St. Elizabeths Hospital, Washington, DC
Advanced Extern in Neuropsychology
2015-2016
 

Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Washington, DC
Health and Rehabilitation Psychology Extern 
2014-2015
 

Dominion Center for Behavioral Health Services PC, South Riding, VA
Neuropsychology and Clinical Psychology Extern  
2013-2014
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS: American Psychological Association
-Division 40, Society for Clinical Neuropsychology
-Division 22, Rehabilitation Psychology
International Neuropsychological Society
National Academy of Neuropsychology
American Academy of Clinical Neuropsychology
National Register Health Service Provider in Psychology
RESEARCH EXPERIENCE:

2017-2019 Postdoctoral Research Assistant
VA Maryland Health Care System, Baltimore, MD

2014-2016 Graduate Research Assistant
American School of Professional Psychology at Argosy University, Northern VA

2010-2011 Undergraduate Research Assistant
University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, PA
 
PUBLICATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS:
PUBLICATIONS
 
Hemmy Asamsama, O., Mayo, D., Stillman, J., Mathews, C., Schnorr, D., & Nelson, B. (2016). Predictors of high school students’ performance and college readiness. Journal of Educational Research and Innovation, 5 (1), 1-11.
 
Steel, J.L., Dunlavy, A., Stillman, J., & Pape, H.C. (2011). Measuring depression and PTSD after trauma: Common scales and checklists. Injury, 42(3): 288-300.
 
PROFESSIONAL PRESENTATIONS
 
Stillman, J., Inscore, A., Mordecai, K., & Blumenthal, J. (2019, June). Examining the role of patients’ physical functioning on caregiver burden in older veterans with suspected dementia. Poster presented at the 17th Annual American Academy of Clinical Neuropsychology Conference; Chicago, IL.
 
Stillman, J., Fedio, A., & Johnson, K. (2017, August). An examination of the discrepancies in illness representations between multiple dclerosis patients and their caregivers. Poster presented at the 2017 American Psychology Association Convention; Washington, D.C.
 
Fedio, A., Stillman, J., Priluck, J., Roper, C., Cummings, S., & Fedio, P. (2016, October). Functional correlates of patients’ current and predicted future satisfaction with their aggression following traumatic brain injury. Poster presented at the 45th Annual International Neuropsychology Society Meeting; New Orleans, LA.
 
Stillman, J. & Hashemian, N. (2016, April). Humor in the brain. Poster presented at the 4th Annual Introduction to Neuropsychology Campus Poster Session (P. Fedio & A. Fedio), American School of Professional Psychology at Argosy University, Northern VA; Arlington, VA.
 
Fedio, A., Efanov, S., Stillman, J., Cummings, S., Villaseñor, V., Sheys, K., & Fedio, P. (2016, February). Addressing anger and aggression during recovery from traumatic brain injury. Poster presented at the 44th Annual International Neuropsychology Society Meeting; Boston, MA.
 
Stillman, J. (2015, October). The graduate school experience in clinical neuropsychology. Wednesday Workshop Series Presentation. Seminar presented at the American School of Professional Psychology at Argosy University, Northern VA; Arlington, VA
 
Stillman, J. (2015, April). Moral decision-making in the brain. Poster presented at the 15th Annual Cognition and Affect Campus Poster Session (A. Fedio), American School of Professional Psychology at Argosy University, Northern VA; Arlington, VA.
 
Fedio, A., Stillman, J., Cummings, S., Buonopane V., & Fedio, P. (2015, April). The benefit of helping others during recovery from traumatic brain injury. Seminar presented at the 39th Annual Brain Injury Rehabilitation Conference; Williamsburg, VA.
 
Stillman, J. (2015, March). Resources in neuropsychology. Seminar presented at the American School of Professional Psychology at Argosy University, Northern VA; Arlington, VA.
 
Stillman, J., DeGrandis, L., & Heflin, A. (2014, April). An examination of web-based interventions as effective adjunct treatments before and after traditional psychotherapy in the veteran population. Poster presented at the Annual Virginia Psychological Association Conference; Norfolk, VA.
 
TEACHING EXPERIENCE:

Applied Assessment Procedures
Guest Lecturer
University of Baltimore, Baltimore, MD
2019

Cognitive Assessment
Doctoral Teaching Assistant
American School of Professional Psychology at Argosy University, Northern VA
2015

Psychology of Personality
Undergraduate Teaching Assistant
University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA
2011

 

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David L. Taragin, M.D.

Dr. David L. Taragin received his M.D. degree from the University of Maryland School of Medicine. He completed a residency in neurology at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine and fellowship in neuromuscular disease at the same institution. He later completed a fellowship in neuro-oncology at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. Dr. Taragin is board certified in neurology and clinical neurophysiology. He is a member of the American Academy of Neurology, the American Medical Association, the Montgomery County Medical Society, and is fluent in Hebrew.  Dr. Taragin has been recognized as one of the region's top neurologists by Washingtonian Magazine.

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Curriculum Vitae

OFFICE ADDRESSES:

The Neurology Center, P.A.
3801 International Drive
Suite 210
Silver Spring, MD 20906

1201 Seven Locks Road
Suite 101
Rockville, MD 20854
BUSINESS TELEPHONE: (301) 562-7200
CITIZENSHIP: USA
LICENSURE: Maryland
District of Columbia
CERTIFICATION: American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
Neurology, 1996
Clinical Neurophysiology, 1997
EDUCATION:  
UNDERGRADUATE B.A., Biology
Yeshiva University
New York, New York
1987
MEDICAL SCHOOL M.D.
University of Maryland School of Medicine
Baltimore, Maryland
1991
INTERNSHIP Intern in Internal Medicine
Mount Sinai Medical Center
Miami, Florida
1991-1992
RESIDENCY Albert Einstein College of Medicine
Bronx, New York
Resident in Neurology, 1992-1994
Chief Resident in Neurology, 1994-1995
FELLOWSHIPS Fellow in EMG/Neuromuscular Disease
Albert Einstein/Montefiore Medical Center
Bronx, New York
1995-1996

Fellow in Neuro-oncology
Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center
New York, New York
1997-1998
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE: Group Practice, The Neurology Center, Silver Spring, MD
October 1999 – present
  Neurologist, Drs., Mayle, London, and Einbinder, Bethesda, MD
July 1998 – October 1999
  Consulting Neurologist, New York Medical Group, Hauppauge, New York
July 1996 – May 1997
HONORS & AWARDS: Mutual Benevolent Society of 1865 award for excellence in Biology, 1987

Dean’s List
PROFESSIONAL SOCIETIES: American Academy of Neurology
American Medical Association
Montgomery County Medical Society
SCHOLARSHIP AND RESEARCH: A. PUBLICATIONS:
Taragin D, Scelsa 5, Pybum D. Bilateral Femoral Neuropathies Following Femoral Artery Puncture. Muscle and Nerve 1996; 19: 1641-1642.

B. RESEARCH:
Naval Medical Research Institute, Bethesda, MarylandNew method for measurement of carboxyhemoglobin levels in blood. 1981

Walter Reed Army Institute of Research
Molecular Cloning of Rickettsia tsutsuganiushi genetic antigens in construction of vaccine against scrub typhus, 1985, 1986, 1987.

Acknowledged in:

  • Use of Conversion Adapters To Clone Antigen Genes in gt 11
  • Analytical Biochemistry 163, 3 98-407 (1987)
  • Molecular Cloning and Expression of R.tsutsugamushi Genes for Two
  • Major Protein Antigens in E.coli. Infection and Immunity May 1987, 1156-1162

University of Maryland School of Medicine
Optic Nerve Sheath Decompression for Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
1990-1991

 

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Nadia Yusuf, M.D.

Dr. Nadia Yusuf received her M.D. degree from Howard University School of Medicine in 2013. She completed her internship in internal medicine at Howard University Hospital in 2014, and completed her residency in neurology at Georgetown University Hospital in 2017. In June of 2019, she completed a fellowship in movement disorders and dementia at Georgetown. She is board certified in neurology and is a member of the American Academy of Neurology. Dr. Yusuf began practicing with The Neurology Center in September 2019.

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CURRICULUM VITAE
Nadia Yusuf, M.D.

 

OFFICE ADDRESS:

The Neurology Center
1201 Seven Locks Road
Suite 101
Rockville, MD 20854

 

5454 Wisconsin Avenue
Suite 1720
Chevy Chase, MD 20815

301-562-7200

CITIZENSHIP:

USA

LICENSURE:

Maryland
District of Columbia
 

CERTIFICATION:

American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology, July 2017

EDUCATION:

 

UNDERGRADUATE

Brown University
Providence, RI
B.S. Psychology

May 2009

MEDICAL SCHOOL

Howard University School of Medicine
Washington, D.C.

May 2013

INTERNSHIP

Howard University Hospital
Preliminary Internal Medicine PGY-1
Washington, D.C.

June 2014

RESIDENCY

Georgetown University Hospital
Neurology Residency PGY-2 through PGY-4
Washington, DC

June 2017

FELLOWSHIP

Georgetown University Hospital,
Movement Disorder and Dementia Fellowship
Washington, DC

June 2019

INTERNSHIP EXPERIENCE:

 

06/2010-08/2010

Research Assistant, National Institutes of Health, National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke. Worked alongside Movement Disorders Fellow on psychogenic movement disorder studies.

07/2011-08/2011

Research Assistant, National Institutes of Health, National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke. Worked alongside Movement Disorders Fellow on middle ear myoclonus.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

 

9/01/2019 – present

 

The Neurology Center, PA

HONORS AND AWARDS:

2015     Nominee, String of Pearls Award, nominated by medical students for resident involvement with students and teaching.

2014     Award, Most Outstanding Performance by PGY-1 Resident, Howard University Hospital Internal Medicine Residency Training Program, awarded by vote by program director and training faculty.

2011     Intramural Research Training Award granted by the Department of Health and Human Services to participate in a 6-week research traineeship with the National Institute of Neurological Disorder and Stroke.

2010     Intramural Research Training Award granted by the Department of Health and Human Services to participate in an 8-week research traineeship with the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke.

 

PROFESSIONAL SOCIETIES:

American Academy of Neurology

 

PUBLICATIONS:

Hida del C Nierenburg MD, Jessica Ailani, MD, Michelle Malloy MALIS, Sara Siavoshi MD, Nancy N. Hu  MD, Nadia Yusuf, MD. (2015). Systematic Review of Preventative and Acute Treatment of Menstrual Migraine. Headache.55(8), 1052-1071.

Kurukumbi, M., Solieman, N., Al-Hamad, S., Bhandary, S., Yusuf, N., & Jayam-Trouth, A. (2014). Prognostication of Electrocardiographic Changes With Status Epilepticus in African American Population. Journal of Neurology Research, 4(2-3), 63-71.

Ellenstein, A., Yusuf, N., & Hallett, M. (2013). Middle Ear Myoclonus: Two Informative Cases and a Systematic Discussion of Myogenic Tinnitus. Tremor and Other Hyperkinetic Movements, 3.

Kranick, S. M., Moore, J. W., Yusuf, N., Martinez, V. T., LaFaver, K., Edwards, M. J., ... & Voon, V. (2013). Action‐effect binding is decreased in motor conversion disorder: Implications for sense of agency. Movement Disorders, 28(8), 1110-1116.

Solieman, N., Yusuf, N., Kurukumbi, M., & Jayam-Trouth, A. (2013). Electrocardiographic Changes in Status Epilepticus in African American Patients (P03. 128). Neurology, 80(Meeting Abstracts 1), P03-128.

Pagan FL, Hebron ML, Wilmarth B, Torres-Yaghi Y, Lawler A, Mundel EE, Yusuf N, Starr NJ, Arellano J, Howard HH, Peyton M, Matar S, Liu X, Fowler AJ, Schwartz SL, Ahn J, Moussa C. (2019). Pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of a single dose Nilotinib in individuals with Parkinson's disease.  Pharmacol Res Perspect;7(2).

 

PRESENTATIONS:

05.2017   Medstar Research Symposium, Rockville, MD. Anti-PD1 Antibody Pembrolizumab treatment of Metastatic Thymic Cancer as Antigenic Trigger for Myasthenia Gravis.”

04.2017   AAN Poster Presentation, Boston, MA. “Anti-PD1 Antibody Pembrolizumab treatment of Metastatic Thymic Cancer as Antigenic Trigger for Myasthenia Gravis.”

07.2012   National Medical Association, New Orleans, LA. "Electrocardiographic changes during status epilepticus in African American population."

              08.2011 NIH Summer Research Program, Bethesda, MD.                       “Psychogenic Ear Clicking.”

08.2010 NIH Summer Research Program, Bethesda, MD “Action-Effect Binding in Psychogenic Movement Disorder.”
   

 

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