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.
Curriculum Vitae
OFFICE ADDRESS: |
The Neurology Center, P.A.
2021 K Street, NW The Neurology Center for Sleep Disorders |
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BUSINESS TELEPHONE: | 301-562-7200 |
CITIZENSHIP: | USA |
LICENSURE: |
Maryland
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CERTIFICATION: |
American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, 9/2013 |
EDUCATION: | |
UNDERGRADUATE |
Bachelor of Science, Biology, Summa Cum Laude George Mason University, Fairfax, VA - 5/2003 Certificate of Anatomy |
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 Department of Medicine, Fellow |
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. |

Bethany Bankert, FNP-C
Bethany graduated Cum Laude from University of Maryland’s School of Nursing Bachelor of Science in Nursing in 2007 and Magna Cum Laude from University of Maryland’s School of Nursing Family Nurse Practitioner program in 2010. She was awarded a Certificate of Added Qualification in Headache Medicine (AQH) from the National Headache Foundation in March 2019. She is currently enrolled in Jefferson University's Advanced Headache Diagnosis & Management post-graduate certificate program. Bethany treats patients with onabotulinum toxin for chronic migraine as well as nerve blocks for migraine. Bethany enjoys partnering with patients to meet their therapeutic goals.
Curriculum Vitae
WORK ADDRESS: |
The Neurology Center |
CITIZENSHIP:
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United States of America |
LICENSURE: |
Maryland |
EDUCATION: |
University of Maryland, Baltimore School of Nursing BSN with Cum Laude Honors 05/2007 University of Maryland, Baltimore School of Nursing MSN with Magna Cum Laude Honors 05/2010 Currently enrolled in Jefferson University’s Advanced Headache and Management Postmaster’s Certificate |
CLINICAL TRAINING:
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University of Maryland Medical Center |
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
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RN at University of Maryland Medical Center CS/Tele IMC FNP at Crossroads Internal Medicine from 9/2010 to 6/2016 FNP at Target Minic Clinic from 5/2016 to 5/2017 FNP at Contemporary Neurology from 6/2017 to 7/2020 |
AWARDS & HONORS: |
CS/Tele IMC Employee of the Month 9/2007
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PROFESSIONAL :
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Certificate of Added Qualification 03/2019
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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.
Curriculum Vitae
OFFICE ADDRESS: |
The Neurology Center, P.A. 1201 Seven Locks Road Suite 101 |
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BUSINESS TELEPHONE: |
301-562-7200 |
CITIZENSHIP: |
USA |
LICENSURE: |
State of Maryland |
EDUCATION: | |
UNDERGRADUATE |
B.S., Molecular Biology, cum laude
Princeton University
Princeton, New Jersey
2005
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MEDICAL SCHOOL |
M.D.
University of Virginia School of Medicine
Charlottesville, Virginia
2010
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INTERNSHIP |
Intern in Internal Medicine Department
Vanderbilt University
Nashville, Tennessee
2010-2011
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RESIDENCY |
Neurology Department
Vanderbilt University
Nashville, Tennessee
2011-2014
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FELLOWSHIP: |
Neurophysiology
Vanderbilt University
Nashville, Tennessee
2014-2015
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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
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PROFESSIONAL SOCIETIES: |
American Academy of Neurology
American Medical Association
Montgomery County Medical Society
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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.
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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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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.
Curriculum Vitae
OFFICE ADDRESS: |
The Neurology Center, P.A. |
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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 |
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Psy.D., Clinical Psychology (2005) Immaculata University APA Accredited |
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CLINICAL TRAINING |
Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania |
Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania Brain-Behavior Center/Neuropsychiatry Predoctoral Intern 07/03-7/05 |
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First Step Community Counseling Center |
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Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center |
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NeuroBehavioral Associates |
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Metropolitan Community Mental Health Center Psychology Extern 01/96-08/96 |
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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. |

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.
Curriculum Vitae
WORK ADDRESS: |
5454 Wisconsin Avenue 10750 Columbia Pike 2021 K Street, NW |
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
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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE: |
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04-2018 - Present |
The Neurology Center, PA Washington, DC
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09/2016-3/2018 |
MedStar Georgetown University Hospital, Washington D.C. Critical Care Physician Assistant
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03/2014- 9/2016 |
Piedmont Hospital – Atlanta, GA Neurohospitalist Physician Assistant
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02/2011-02/2014 |
Columbus Regional Healthcare – Columbus, GA Neurohospitalist Physician Assistant
Participating in initial evaluation of acute stroke patients upon their arrival in the Emergency Department
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02/2010-05/2011 |
Clinical Rotations – Mercer University – Atlanta, GA Graduate Student
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08/2007-07/2008 |
Neurology Specialists of Savannah – Savannah, GA Medical Records Technician
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05/2006-7/2007 |
Dr. Brian G. Sherman - Tallahassee, FL Ophthalmic Technician
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AFFILIATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS: |
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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.
Curriculum Vitae
OFFICE ADDRESS: |
The Neurology Center, P.A. 2021 K Street, NW |
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BUSINESS TELEPHONE: | (301) 562-7200 |
CITIZENSHIP: | USA |
LICENSURE: |
USMLE board certified |
CERTIFICATION: |
American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, |
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 |
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 |

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.
Curriculum Vitae
OFFICE ADDRESS: |
The Neurology Center, P.A. 10750 Columbia Pike Suite 600 Silver Spring MD 20901 |
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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:
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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.
Curriculum Vitae
OFFICE ADDRESS: |
The Neurology Center, P.A. 1201 Seven Locks Road Suite 101 Rockville, MD 20854 |
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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: |

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.
Curriculum Vitae
OFFICE ADDRESS: |
The Neurology Center, P.A. |
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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. |
PROFESSIONAL SOCIETIES: |
American Academy of Neurology American Epilepsy Association American Medical Association Montgomery County Medical Society |
RESEARCH: |
SCHOLARSHIP & RESEARCH Department of Neurology, Grand Rounds |

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.
Curriculum Vitae
OFFICE ADDRESS: |
The Neurology Center, P.A. The Neurology Center for Sleep Disorders |
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BUSINESS TELEPHONE: | (301) 562-7200 |
CITIZENSHIP: | USA |
LICENSURE: |
Maryland Virginia District of Columbia |
CERTIFICATION: |
The American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, |
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, |

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

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.
Curriculum Vitae
WORK ADDRESS: |
The Neurology Center, P.A. 10750 Columbia Pike
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BUSINESS TELEPHONE |
301-562-7200
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CITIZENSHIP: |
USA
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LICENSURE: |
Maryland District of Columbia |
EDUCATION: |
Arcadia University, Glenside, PA American University, Washington, DC
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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE: |
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4/2017 - Present |
The Neurology Center
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8/2010-4/2017 |
Sinai Hospital of Baltimore, Department of Neuroscience
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6/2010- 7/2010 |
The CDM Group Data Entry, Administrative Assistance
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6/200-8/200 |
Washington Eye Physicians and Surgeons Certified Ophthalmic Assistant
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PROFESSIONAL SOCIETIES: |
American Academy of Neurology American Academy of Physician Assistants |

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.
Curriculum Vitae
OFFICE ADDRESS: |
The Neurology Center, P.A. |
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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 |
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) |

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.
Curriculum Vitae
OFFICE ADDRESS: |
The Neurology Center, P.A. |
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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 Chairman, Washington Hospital Center, Washington, DC, Bioethics Committee Assistant Professor of Neurology, Georgetown University Medical Center Faculty, Department of Neurology, Washington, DC Clinical Instructor, George Washington University Hospital, Washington, DC |
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 |

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.
Curriculum Vitae
OFFICE ADDRESS: |
The Neurology Center, P.A. |
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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 |
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 Residency Jan. 13, 2004 March 26, 2004 Oct. 1, 2004 Dec. 18, 2004 Professional development activities Feb. 15, 2005 Leadership/Volunteer Activity Medical School September 1998 - June 1999 August 1999 - June 2000 June 2000- October 2000 Residency |
PRESENTATIONS AT NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL MEETINGS |
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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
Abstracts
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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.
Curriculum Vitae
OFFICE ADDRESS: |
1160 Varnum Street, N.E. |
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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 Indiana University |
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 |
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Neurologist (Part time) Metro Health Indianapolis, Indiana July 1 - August 20, 1986 |
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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 |
TEACHING: |
Ball State University Muncie, Indiana Neurology for Physical Therapists (1983) Indiana University School of Medicine Exercise test and EMG in Hyperkalermic Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy (1988) Neuromuscular Manifestation of HIV Infection (1992) |
HOSPITAL AFFILIATIONS: |
N/A |
COMMITTEES: |
Washington Hospital Center, Washington, DC Washington Hospital Center, Washington, DC Washington Hospital Center, Washington, DC Peer Review Committee, Department of Neurology, Washington Hospital Center, Washington, DC Washington Hospital Center, Washington, DC Washington Hospital Center, Washington, DC National Rehabilitation Hospital, Washington, DC |

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.
Curriculum Vitae
OFFICE ADDRESS: |
The Neurology Center, P.A. 2021 K Street, NW Suite 210 Washington, DC 20006 |
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BUSINESS TELEPHONE: |
(301) 562-7200 |
CITIZENSHIP: |
USA |
LICENSURE: |
State of Maryland |
EDUCATION: | |
UNDERGRADUATE |
Psychological and Brain Sciences, with Honors, Dartmouth College June 2007 Sociology, with High Honors |
MASTERS PROGRAM |
Clinical Psychology |
PH.D PROGRAM |
Clinical Psychology |
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE: | |
July 11, 2016 - present |
The Neurology Center |

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.
Curriculum Vitae
OFFICE ADDRESS: |
The Neurology Center, P.A. 2021 K Street NW, Suite 210 Washington, DC 20006 |
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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 |
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 |
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 Secretary-Treasurer for the George Washington University Medical Center’s Attending Physicians’ Association, Department of Neurology Chairman Search Committee, George Washington University Medical Center, |
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. |

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.
Curriculum Vitae
OFFICE ADDRESSES: |
The Neurology Center, P.A. 3801 International Drive |
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BUSINESS TELEPHONE: | (301) 562-7200 |
CITIZENSHIP: | USA |
LICENSURE: |
State of Maryland, Washington, DC |
EDUCATION: | |
UNDERGRADUATE |
Bachelor of Arts |
MASTERS PROGRAM |
Master of Science in Clinical Psychology Master of Arts in General Psychology, with Honors |
PH.D PROGRAM |
Postdoctoral Fellowship in Clinical Neuropsychology Predoctoral Internship in Clinical Psychology (Neuropsychology Track) Doctor of Psychology in Clinical Psychology |
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE: | |
09/01/2018-Present | The Neurology Center, PA, Private Practice |
CLINICAL TRAINING |
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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
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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
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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
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06/2013 – 11/2014 |
Predoctoral Neuropsychology Extern The Center for Neurological and Neurodevelopmental Health Gibbsboro, NJ
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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 |
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07/2014 – 06/2015 |
CogMed Coach and Interventionist Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) Philadelphia, PA
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08/2007 – 08/20011 |
Program Coordinator and Neurology Telehealth Coordinator Veterans Affairs Medical Center Multiple Sclerosis Center of Excellence Washington, DC
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12/2007 – 6/2010 |
Special Volunteer Research Assistant Cognitive Neuroscience Section, National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, National Institutes of Health Bethesda, MD
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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
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09/2005 – 07/2007 |
Undergraduate Research Assistant James Madison University Harrisonburg, VA |
08/2006 – 12/2006 |
Undergraduate Teaching Assistant James Madison University Harrisonburg, VA
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COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION |
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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
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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
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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
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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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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.
Curriculum Vitae
OFFICE ADDRESS: |
The Neurology Center, P.A. The Neurology Center for Sleep Disorders |
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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 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 |

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.
Curriculum Vitae
OFFICE ADDRESS: |
10750 Columbia Pike |
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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 |
Cincinnati VA Medical Center, Cincinnati, OH Neuropsychology Predoctoral Intern 2016-2017 APA Accredited |
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St. Elizabeths Hospital, Washington, DC |
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Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Washington, DC |
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Dominion Center for Behavioral Health Services PC, South Riding, VA |
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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 2014-2016 Graduate Research Assistant 2010-2011 Undergraduate Research Assistant |
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.
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TEACHING EXPERIENCE: |
Applied Assessment Procedures Cognitive Assessment Psychology of Personality |

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.
Curriculum Vitae
OFFICE ADDRESSES: |
The Neurology Center, P.A.
1201 Seven Locks Road |
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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 |
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 |
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Consulting Neurologist, New York Medical Group, Hauppauge, New York July 1996 – May 1997 |
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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: Walter Reed Army Institute of Research Acknowledged in:
University of Maryland School of Medicine |

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.
Curriculum Vitae
CURRICULUM VITAE |
OFFICE ADDRESS: |
The Neurology Center
5454 Wisconsin Avenue 301-562-7200 |
CITIZENSHIP: |
USA |
LICENSURE: |
Maryland |
CERTIFICATION: |
American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology, July 2017 |
EDUCATION: |
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UNDERGRADUATE |
Brown University May 2009 |
MEDICAL SCHOOL |
Howard University School of Medicine May 2013 |
INTERNSHIP |
Howard University Hospital June 2014 |
RESIDENCY |
Georgetown University Hospital June 2017 |
FELLOWSHIP |
Georgetown University Hospital, June 2019 |
INTERNSHIP EXPERIENCE: |
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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: |
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9/01/2019 – present
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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.
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PROFESSIONAL SOCIETIES: |
American Academy of Neurology
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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).
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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.” |