Our Physician and APP Leadership Team
The Department of Neurology Leadership Team

A. Gordon Smith, M.D., FAAN
Professor and Chair of Neurology, Kenneth and Dianne Wright Distinguished Chair in Clinical and Translational Research

A. Gordon Smith, M.D., FAAN
Professor and Chair of Neurology, Kenneth and Dianne Wright Distinguished Chair in Clinical and Translational Research
Department of Neurology
Phone: (804) 828-7929
Email: Gordon.Smith@vcuhealth.org

Myla Goldman, M.D., M.Sc., FAAN
Professor and Vice-Chair for Faculty Development, Division of Neuro-Immunology Chief

Myla Goldman, M.D., M.Sc., FAAN
Professor and Vice-Chair for Faculty Development, Division of Neuro-Immunology Chief
Neurology
Phone: (804) 828-7929
Email: Myla.Goldman@vcuhealth.org

Nicholas E. Johnson, M.D., M.Sci., FAAN
Professor and George Bliley Research Chair in Neurology, Vice-Chair for Research, Director, Center for Inherited Muscle Research (CIMR)

Nicholas E. Johnson, M.D., M.Sci., FAAN
Professor and George Bliley Research Chair in Neurology, Vice-Chair for Research, Director, Center for Inherited Muscle Research (CIMR)
Department of Neurology
Phone: (804) 628-1624

Christine Baca, MD, MSHS, FAAN
Associate Professor and Vice-Chair for Clinical Affairs & Quality, Division of Epilepsy Chief

Christine Baca, MD, MSHS, FAAN
Associate Professor and Vice-Chair for Clinical Affairs & Quality, Division of Epilepsy Chief
Department of Neurology
Phone: (804) 828-7929
Email: Christine.Baca@vcuhealth.org

Pearce Korb, M.D., MHPE, FAAN
Associate Professor, Vice-Chair of Medical Education

Pearce Korb, M.D., MHPE, FAAN
Associate Professor, Vice-Chair of Medical Education
Neurology
Phone: (804) 828-7929
Email: Pearce.Korb@vcuhealth.org

Stephanie Bissonnette, D.O., MPH
Assistant Professor, Associate Vice-Chair of DEI

Stephanie Bissonnette, D.O., MPH
Assistant Professor, Associate Vice-Chair of DEI
Department of Neurology
Movement Disorders
Phone: (804) 828-7929

Joy Cannon, FNP
Adult Neurology Inpatient APP Lead

Joy Cannon, FNP
Adult Neurology Inpatient APP Lead
Department of Neurology
Division of Vascular and Critical Care Neurology
Phone: (804) 828-7929
Email: Joy.Cannon@vcuhealth.org

Rachel Livingston, DNP, CPNP
Child Neurology APP Lead

Rachel Livingston, DNP, CPNP
Child Neurology APP Lead
Department of Neurology
Phone: (804) 828-7929

Georgene Wood, FNP
Adult Neurology Outpatient APP Lead

Georgene Wood, FNP
Adult Neurology Outpatient APP Lead
Department of Neurology
Division of Vascular and Critical Care Neurology
Phone: (804) 828-7929
Email: Georgene.Wood@vcuhealth.org
Administrative Team
The Department of Neurology Administrative Leadership

Kim Pinch, MPH, CMPE
Department Administrator

Kim Pinch, MPH, CMPE
Department Administrator
Department of Neurology
Phone: (804) 828-0100
Email: Kimberly.Pinch@vcuhealth.org

Karen J. Sharrock, MBA
Associate Administrator

Karen J. Sharrock, MBA
Associate Administrator
Department of Neurology
Phone: (804) 828-0100
Email: Karen.Sharrock@vcuhealth.org
Education

Coronda Lee, MPH
Education Team Lead

Coronda Lee, MPH
Education Team Lead
Medical Education
Phone: 804-828-9583
Fax: 804-827-1230
Email: Coronda.Lee@vcuhealth.org

Kelsey Schneider
Fellowship Coordinator

Kelsey Schneider
Fellowship Coordinator
Education Department
Phone: (804) 828-0100

Crystal Beck
Clerkship Coordinator

Crystal Beck
Clerkship Coordinator
Education
Phone: (804) 828-0100
Email: Crystal.Beck@vcuhealth.org

Sabrina Montague
Administrative Assistant, Education Division

Sabrina Montague
Administrative Assistant, Education Division
Department of Neurology
Phone: (804) 828-0100
Finance

Spencer Lambert, MBA
Finance Manager

Spencer Lambert, MBA
Finance Manager
Department of Neurology
Phone: (804) 828-0100
Samuel Carlin
Senior Business Analyst
Samuel Carlin
Senior Business Analyst
Department of Neurology
Phone: (804) 828-0100
Email: samuel.carlin@vcuhealth.org

Aramis Johnson
Financial Reporting Specialist

Aramis Johnson
Financial Reporting Specialist
Department of Neurology
Phone: (804) 828-0100
Email: aramis.johnson@vcuhealth.org
Sheila Spencer
Financial Reporting Specialist
Sheila Spencer
Financial Reporting Specialist
Department of Neurology
Phone: (804) 828-0100
Email: sheila.spencer@vcuhealth.org
Administrative Staffing and Physician Contracting

Erin Krevonick
Senior Neurology Program Coordinator

Erin Krevonick
Senior Neurology Program Coordinator
Department of Neurology
Phone: (804) 828-0100
Email: Erin.Krevonick@vcuhealth.org
Seneca Lofton
Division Supervisor
Seneca Lofton
Division Supervisor
Department of Neurology
Phone: (804) 828-0100
Email: Seneca.Lofton@vcuhealth.org

Shelon Douglas
Program Coordinator

Shelon Douglas
Program Coordinator
Department of Neurology
Administrative Support for the Divisions of Neuromuscular, Headache and General Neurology. and Neuo-Ophthalmology
Email: shelon.douglas@vcuhealth.org
Joey Coles
Program Coordinator
Joey Coles
Program Coordinator
Department of Neurology
Administrative Support for the following Divisions:
Neuro-Oncology
Neuroimmunology
Sleep Medicine
Email: joey.coles@vcuhealth.org

Loretta Granum
Program Coordinator

Loretta Granum
Program Coordinator
Department of Neurology
Administrative Support for the Division of Vascular and Critical Care Neurology
Email: loretta.granum@vcuhealth.org
Faculty
The Department of Neurology Faculty
Child Neurology
Faculty within the Division of Child Neurology

Monica Islam, M.D.
Division of Child Neurology Interim Chief, Associate Professor

Monica Islam, M.D.
Division of Child Neurology Interim Chief, Associate Professor
Neurology
Email: Monica.Islam@vcuhealth.org

Amy Harper, M.D.
Associate Professor

Amy Harper, M.D.
Associate Professor
Department of Neurology
Divisions: Child Neurology, Neuromuscular
Phone: (804) 828-7929
Email: Amy.Harper@vcuhealth.org

Christopher Henry, M.D.
Assistant Clinical Professor

Christopher Henry, M.D.
Assistant Clinical Professor
Department of Neurology
Child Neurology
Phone: (804) 828-7929

Debra Hearington, PNP
Nurse Practitioner

Debra Hearington, PNP
Nurse Practitioner
Department of Neurology
Division of Child Neurology
Phone: (804) 828-7929

David Jaffe, M.D., F.A.A.P.
Associate Clinical Professor

David Jaffe, M.D., F.A.A.P.
Associate Clinical Professor
Department of Neurology
Divisions: Child Neurology
Phone: (804) 828-7929
Email: David.Jaffe@vcuhealth.org

Chad P. Johnson, Ph.D. LCP
Assistant Professor

Chad P. Johnson, Ph.D. LCP
Assistant Professor
Department of Neurology
Divisions: Child Neurology
Child Neuropsychologist
Phone: (804) 828-7929
Email: Chad.Johnson@vcuhealth.org

Rachel Livingston, DNP, CPNP
Child Neurology APP Lead

Rachel Livingston, DNP, CPNP
Child Neurology APP Lead
Department of Neurology
Phone: (804) 828-7929

Erica Mitchell, FNP
Nurse Practitioner

Erica Mitchell, FNP
Nurse Practitioner
Department of Neurology
Division of Child Neurology
Phone: (804) 828-7929
Email: Erica.Mitchell@vcuhealth.org

Ashley Perry, CPNP-PC
Nurse Practitioner

Ashley Perry, CPNP-PC
Nurse Practitioner
Department of Neurology
Division of Child Neurology
Phone: (804) 828-7929
Email: ashley.perry@vcuhealth.org

Dawn Saborit, MA, MS, RN, CPNP
Nurse Practitioner

Dawn Saborit, MA, MS, RN, CPNP
Nurse Practitioner
Department of Neurology, Child Neurology
Phone: (804) 828-7929
Email: Dawn.Saborit@vcuhealth.org

Mathula Thangarajh, M.D.
Assistant Professor

Mathula Thangarajh, M.D.
Assistant Professor
Department of Neurology
Division of Child Neurology
Phone: (804) 828-7929

Ewa M. Way, M.D.
Assistant Professor, Program Director, Child Neurology Residency Program

Ewa M. Way, M.D.
Assistant Professor, Program Director, Child Neurology Residency Program
Department of Neurology
Division of Child Neurology
Phone: (804) 828-7929
Email: ewa.way@vcuhealth.org

Nassim Zecavati, M.D., MPH, FAAN
Associate Professor

Nassim Zecavati, M.D., MPH, FAAN
Associate Professor
Department of Neurology
Division of Child Neurology
Director of Epilepsy at the Children's Hospital of Richmond
Phone: (804) 828-7929
Epilepsy
Faculty within the Division of Epilepsy

Christine Baca, M.D., MSHS, FAAN
Associate Professor and Vice-Chair for Clinical Affairs & Quality, Division of Epilepsy Chief

Christine Baca, M.D., MSHS, FAAN
Associate Professor and Vice-Chair for Clinical Affairs & Quality, Division of Epilepsy Chief
Department of Neurology
Phone: (804) 828-7929
Email: Christine.Baca@vcuhealth.org

Robert Blair, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor

Robert Blair, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor
Department of Neurology
Division of Neuroscience Research
Phone: (804) 828-7929
Email: Robert.Blair@vcuhealth.org
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Laxmikant Deshpande, Ph.D.
Professor
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Laxmikant Deshpande, Ph.D.
Professor
Department of Neurology
Division of Neuroscience Research
Phone: (804) 828-7929
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Sandra Dewar, Ph.D., RN, FAES, FAAN
Assistant Professor
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Sandra Dewar, Ph.D., RN, FAES, FAAN
Assistant Professor
Department of Neurology
Epilepsy
Phone: (804) 828-7929
Email: Sandra.Dewar@vcuhealth.org

Suzanne Dixon, FNP
Nurse Practitioner

Suzanne Dixon, FNP
Nurse Practitioner
Department of Neurology
Phone: (804) 828-7929
Email: Suzanne.Dixon@vcuhealth.org

Philip Gastrell, M.D.
Assistant Professor, Associate Program Director, Epilepsy Fellowship

Philip Gastrell, M.D.
Assistant Professor, Associate Program Director, Epilepsy Fellowship
Neurology

Jennifer Haynes, M.D.
Assistant Professor

Jennifer Haynes, M.D.
Assistant Professor
Department of Neurology
Division of Epilepsy
Phone: (804) 828-7929

Pearce Korb, M.D., MHPE, FAAN
Associate Professor, Vice-Chair of Medical Education

Pearce Korb, M.D., MHPE, FAAN
Associate Professor, Vice-Chair of Medical Education
Neurology
Phone: (804) 828-7929
Email: Pearce.Korb@vcuhealth.org

Kenichiro Ono, D.O.
Assistant Professor

Kenichiro Ono, D.O.
Assistant Professor
Department of Neurology
Divisions: Adult Neurology, Clinical Neurophysiology
Deputy Chief of Neurology, Hunter Holmes McGuire Veterans Administration Medical Center
Phone: (804) 828-7929
Email: kenichiro.ono@vcuhealth.org

Brandi Long, AGACNP
Nurse Practitioner

Brandi Long, AGACNP
Nurse Practitioner
Department of Neurology
Epilepsy
Phone: (804) 828-7929
Email: brandi.long@vcuhealth.org

Subhendu Rath, M.D.
Assistant Professor

Subhendu Rath, M.D.
Assistant Professor
Department of Neurology
Division of Epilepsy
Phone: (804) 828-7929
Email: Subhendu.Rath@vcuhealth.org

Zubeda Sheikh, M.D.
Associate Clinical Professor, Director, Adult Neurophysiology Service, Program Director, Epilepsy Fellowship

Zubeda Sheikh, M.D.
Associate Clinical Professor, Director, Adult Neurophysiology Service, Program Director, Epilepsy Fellowship
Neurology
Email: Zubeda.Sheikh@vcuhealth.org

Alan R. Towne, M.D., M.P.H
Professor

Alan R. Towne, M.D., M.P.H
Professor
Department of Neurology
Divisions: Epilepsy
Phone: (804) 828-7929
Email: alan.towne@vcuhealth.org
Movement Disorders
Faculty within the Division of Movement Disorders

Brian D. Berman, M.D., M.S.
Professor and Bemiss Endowed Chair, Director, VCU Parkinson’s and Movement Disorders Center, Division of Movement Disorders Chief

Brian D. Berman, M.D., M.S.
Professor and Bemiss Endowed Chair, Director, VCU Parkinson’s and Movement Disorders Center, Division of Movement Disorders Chief
Department of Neurology
Phone: (804) 828-7929
Email: Brian.Berman@vcuhealth.org

Matthew Barrett, M.D., M.Sc.
Professor

Matthew Barrett, M.D., M.Sc.
Professor
Neurology, Division of Movement Disorders
Phone: (804) 828-7929

Stephanie Bissonnette, D.O., MPH
Assistant Professor, Associate Vice-Chair of DEI

Stephanie Bissonnette, D.O., MPH
Assistant Professor, Associate Vice-Chair of DEI
Department of Neurology
Movement Disorders
Phone: (804) 828-7929

Mairead Busic, NP
Nurse Practitioner, Movement Disorders

Mairead Busic, NP
Nurse Practitioner, Movement Disorders
Neurology
Phone: (804)-628-7574
Email: mairead.lynch@vcuhealth.org

Cameron Miller-Patterson, M.D.
Assistant Professor

Cameron Miller-Patterson, M.D.
Assistant Professor
Department of Neurology
Movement Disorders
Phone: (804) 828-7929

Leslie Cloud, M.D.
Professor and Rogliano Family Endowed Chair, Director, Parkinson’s Disease Program, VCU PMDC

Leslie Cloud, M.D.
Professor and Rogliano Family Endowed Chair, Director, Parkinson’s Disease Program, VCU PMDC
Department of Neurology
Fax: (804) 828-7929
Email: leslie.cloud@vcuhealth.org

Sarah K. Lageman, Ph.D
Professor

Sarah K. Lageman, Ph.D
Professor
Department of Neurology
Divisions: Adult Neurology, Movement Disorder Specialists
Professor, Department of Neurology
Affiliate Assistant Professor, Department of Psychology
Phone: (804) 828-7929
Email: sarah.lageman@vcuhealth.org

Bruce Parkinson, Ph.D., LPC
Assistant Clinical Professor

Bruce Parkinson, Ph.D., LPC
Assistant Clinical Professor
Department of Neurology
Divisions: Adult Neurology, Movement Disorder Specialists
Phone: (804) 828-7929
Neuro-Immunology
Faculty within the Division of Neuro-Immunology

Myla Goldman, M.D., M.Sc, FAAN
Professor and Vice-Chair for Faculty Development, Division of Neuro-Immunology Chief

Myla Goldman, M.D., M.Sc, FAAN
Professor and Vice-Chair for Faculty Development, Division of Neuro-Immunology Chief
Department of Neurology
Phone: (804) 828-7929
Email: myla.goldman@vcuhealth.org

Ryan Canissario, M.D.
Assistant Professor

Ryan Canissario, M.D.
Assistant Professor
Department of Neurology
Phone: (804) 828-7929

Gretchen Neigh, Ph.D.
Associate Professor, Affiliate

Gretchen Neigh, Ph.D.
Associate Professor, Affiliate
Department of Anatomy and Neurobiology
Fax: (804) 828-7929

Unsong Oh, M.D.
Associate Professor

Unsong Oh, M.D.
Associate Professor
Department of Neurology
Divisions: Adult Neurology, Multiple Sclerosis
Director: VCU Multiple Sclerosis Clinic
Phone: (804) 828-7929
Email: unsong.oh@vcuhealth.org

Sharon Ross Tingen, Pharm.D., BCPS, MSCS
Clinical Pharmacy Specialist

Sharon Ross Tingen, Pharm.D., BCPS, MSCS
Clinical Pharmacy Specialist
Department of Neurology
Clinical Pharmacy Specialist
Multiple Sclerosis Program
Phone: (804) 828-7929
Email: Sharon.Tingen@vcuhealth.org
Headache and General Neurology
Faculty within the Division of Headache and General Neurology

Lauren Doyle Strauss, D.O., FAHS
Associate Professor and Vice-Chair of Clinical Operations, CHOR, Division of Headache and General Neurology Chief

Lauren Doyle Strauss, D.O., FAHS
Associate Professor and Vice-Chair of Clinical Operations, CHOR, Division of Headache and General Neurology Chief
Department of Neurology
Email: lauren.strauss@vcuhealth.org

J. Glenn Burkett, M.D.
Assistant Professor, Headache Program

J. Glenn Burkett, M.D.
Assistant Professor, Headache Program
Department of Neurology
Phone: (804) 828-7929

Har Doshi, M.D.
Assistant Professor

Har Doshi, M.D.
Assistant Professor
Neurology
Phone: (804) 828-7929
Email: Hardik.Doshi@vcuhealth.org

Angelica Kube, MSN, AGPCNP-BC
Nurse Practitioner

Angelica Kube, MSN, AGPCNP-BC
Nurse Practitioner
Department of Neurology
Phone: (804) 828-7929
Email: Angelica.Kube@vcuhealth.org

Michael F. Miles, M.D., Ph.D.
Professor

Michael F. Miles, M.D., Ph.D.
Professor
Neurology, Pharmacology and Toxicology
Phone: (804) 828-7929
Email: michael.miles@vcuhealth.org
Neurocritical Care
Faculty within the Division of Neurocritical Care

Aarti Sarwal, M.D.
Division of Neurocritical Care Chief

Aarti Sarwal, M.D.
Division of Neurocritical Care Chief
Department of Neurology
Division of Neurocrirtical Care
Phone: (804) 828-7929
Email: Aarti.Sarwall@vcuhealth.org

Fazila Aseem, M.D.
Assistant Clinical Professor Neurointensivist

Fazila Aseem, M.D.
Assistant Clinical Professor Neurointensivist
Department of Neurology
Phone: (804) 828-7929
Email: Fazila.Aseem@vcuhealth.org

Stephanie Harrison, DNP, FNP, AGACNP, APP

Stephanie Harrison, DNP, FNP, AGACNP, APP
Neurology
Neurocritical Care APP
Phone: (804) 828-9350

Jessica M. Johns, M.D.
Assistant Professor Neurointensivist

Jessica M. Johns, M.D.
Assistant Professor Neurointensivist
Department of Neurology
Division of Vascular and Critical Care Neurology
Phone: (804) 828-7929
Email: Jessica.Johns@vcuhealth.org
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Shraddha Mainali, M.D.
Associate Professor Neurointensivist
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Shraddha Mainali, M.D.
Associate Professor Neurointensivist
Department of Neurology
Division of Vascular and Critical Care Neurology
Phone: https://medschool.vc

Emily Willard, AGACNP, APP

Emily Willard, AGACNP, APP
Neurology
Neurocritical Care APP
Phone: (804) 828-9350
Email: Emily.Willard@vcuhealth.org

Meagan Wright, AGACNP, APP

Meagan Wright, AGACNP, APP
Neurology
Neurocritical Care APP
Phone: (804) 828-9350
Email: Meagan.Wright@vcuhealth.org
Neuromuscular Medicine
Faculty within the Division of Neuromuscular Medicine

Kelly Gwathmey, M.D.
Associate Professor and Director, VCU ALS Clinic and Division of Neuromuscular Chief

Kelly Gwathmey, M.D.
Associate Professor and Director, VCU ALS Clinic and Division of Neuromuscular Chief
Department of Neurology
Phone: (804) 828-7929
Email: Kelly.Gwathmey@vcuhealth.org

Thomas Chelimsky, M.D.
Professor

Thomas Chelimsky, M.D.
Professor
Neurology
Director, Comprehensive Autonomic Program and Autonomic Laboratory
Phone: (804) 828-7929

Neel Dixit, M.D.
Associate Professor, Clerkship Director

Neel Dixit, M.D.
Associate Professor, Clerkship Director
Department of Neurology
Phone: (804) 828-9556
Email: Neel.Dixit@vcuhealth.org

Xinli Du, M.D.
Assistant Professor

Xinli Du, M.D.
Assistant Professor
Department of Neurology
Divisions: Adult Neurology, Neuromuscular Faculty, Teaching Faculty,
Director, Resident Education VAMC
Phone: (804) 828-7929
Email: xinli.du@vcuhealth.org

Qihua Fan, M.D.
Assistant Professor

Qihua Fan, M.D.
Assistant Professor
Department of Neurology
Phone: (804) 828-7929
Email: Qihua.Fan@vcuhealth.org

Melissa A. Hale, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor

Melissa A. Hale, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor
Neurology
Muscular Dystrophy Translational Research Program
Email: Melissa.Hale@vcuhealth.org

Mary Holthaus, PA
Physicians Assistant, Neuromuscular APP

Mary Holthaus, PA
Physicians Assistant, Neuromuscular APP
Neurology
Email: Mary.Holthaus@vcuhealth.org

Nicholas E. Johnson, M.D., M.Sci., FAAN
Professor and George Bliley Research Chair in Neurology, Vice-Chair for Research, Director, Center for Inherited Muscle Research (CIMR)

Nicholas E. Johnson, M.D., M.Sci., FAAN
Professor and George Bliley Research Chair in Neurology, Vice-Chair for Research, Director, Center for Inherited Muscle Research (CIMR)
Department of Neurology
Phone: (804) 628-1624

Lauren Prosser, MSN, RN, PCCN
Neuromuscular Nurse Navigator

Lauren Prosser, MSN, RN, PCCN
Neuromuscular Nurse Navigator
Department of Neurology
Division of Neuromuscular Medicine
Phone: (804) 828-7929
Email: Lauren.Prosser@vcuhealth.org

A. Gordon Smith, M.D., FAAN
Professor and Chair of Neurology, Kenneth and Dianne Wright Distinguished Chair in Clinical and Translational Research

A. Gordon Smith, M.D., FAAN
Professor and Chair of Neurology, Kenneth and Dianne Wright Distinguished Chair in Clinical and Translational Research
Department of Neurology
Phone: (804) 828-7929
Email: Gordon.Smith@vcuhealth.org
Neuro-Oncology
Faculty within the Division of Neuro-Oncology

Mariza Daras, M.D.
William G. Reynolds Jr. Endowed Chair, Division of Neuro-Oncology Chief

Mariza Daras, M.D.
William G. Reynolds Jr. Endowed Chair, Division of Neuro-Oncology Chief
Neurology
Email: mariza.daras@vcuhealth.org

Ashlee Loughan, M.Ed., Ph.D.
Associate Professor

Ashlee Loughan, M.Ed., Ph.D.
Associate Professor
Department of Neurology
Divisions: Adult Neurology, Neuro-Oncology
Phone: (804) 828-7929
Email: ashlee.loughan@vcuhealth.org

Sarah Braun, PhD, LCP
Clinical Psychologist

Sarah Braun, PhD, LCP
Clinical Psychologist
Department of Neurology
Division of Neuro-Oncology
Phone: (804) 828-7929
Email: Sarah.Braun@vcuhealth.org

Lauren Pintavalle Story, MS, APRN, FNP-C
Nurse Practitioner

Lauren Pintavalle Story, MS, APRN, FNP-C
Nurse Practitioner
Department of Neurology
Divisions: Adult Neurology, Neuro-Oncology
Phone: (804) 828-7929
Neuro-Ophthalmology
Faculty within the Division of Neuro-Ophthalmology

Warren L. Felton III, M.D.
Professor, Medical Director, Credentialing Committee, Division of Neuro-ophthalmology Chief

Warren L. Felton III, M.D.
Professor, Medical Director, Credentialing Committee, Division of Neuro-ophthalmology Chief
Department of Neurology
Medical Director, Credentialing Committee
Professor, Neuro-Ophthalmology
Divisions: Adult Neurology, Neuro-Ophthalmology, Vascular Neurology, Multiple Sclerosis
Phone: (804) 828-7929

Scott Haines, M.D.
Associate Professor

Scott Haines, M.D.
Associate Professor
Department of Neurology
Phone: (804) 828-7929
Email: Scott.Haines@vcuhealth.org
Sleep Medicine
Faculty within the Division of Sleep Medicine

Maha Alattar, M.D.
Associate Professor and Medical Director, Sleep Center

Maha Alattar, M.D.
Associate Professor and Medical Director, Sleep Center
Department of Neurology
Divisions: Adult Neurology, Sleep Medicine. Dr. Alattar specializes in the management of patients with sleep disorders, cerebrovascular disease, and other neurological conditions.
Phone: (804) 828-7929
Email: Maha.Alattar@vcuhealth.org

Michele L. Nelson, FNP
Nurse Practitioner

Michele L. Nelson, FNP
Nurse Practitioner
Department of Neurology, Sleep Medicine
Division of Sleep Medicine
Phone: (804) 828-7929
Email: michele.nelson@vcuhealth.org

Kristin L. Phipps, AGACNP
Nurse Practitioner

Kristin L. Phipps, AGACNP
Nurse Practitioner
Department of Neurology, Sleep Medicine
Division of Sleep Medicine
Phone: (804) 828-7929
Email: Kristin.Phipps@vcuhealth.org

Subhendu Rath, M.D.
Assistant Professor

Subhendu Rath, M.D.
Assistant Professor
Department of Neurology
Division of Sleep Medicine
Phone: (804) 828-7929
Email: Subhendu.Rath@vcuhealth.org

Samuel A. Taylor Jr., M.D.
Assistant Professor

Samuel A. Taylor Jr., M.D.
Assistant Professor
Department of Neurology
Divisions: Adult Neurology, Sleep Medicine
Phone: (804) 828-7929
Email: samuel.taylor@vcuhealth.org
Neurocritical Care
Faculty within the Division of Neurocritical Care

Daniel Falcao, D.O.
Associate Professor, Division of Vascular Neurology Interim Chief

Daniel Falcao, D.O.
Associate Professor, Division of Vascular Neurology Interim Chief
Department of Neurology
Phone: (804) 828-7929
Email: daniel.falcao@vcuhealth.org

Karissa C. Arthur, M.D.
Assistant Professor

Karissa C. Arthur, M.D.
Assistant Professor
Department of Neurology
Vascular and Critical Care Neurology
Phone: (804) 828-7929
Email: Karissa.Arthur@vcuhealth.org

Joy Cannon, FNP
Adult Neurology Inpatient APP Lead

Joy Cannon, FNP
Adult Neurology Inpatient APP Lead
Department of Neurology
Division of Vascular and Critical Care Neurology
Phone: (804) 828-7929
Email: Joy.Cannon@vcuhealth.org

Jamie Carlton, MS, AGACNP-BC, SCRN
Nurse Practitioner

Jamie Carlton, MS, AGACNP-BC, SCRN
Nurse Practitioner
Department of Neurology
Division of Vascular and Critical Care Neurology
Phone: (804) 828-7929
Email: Jamie.Carlton@vcuhealth.org

Travis Gatesman, Pharm.D
Affiliate Associate Professor

Travis Gatesman, Pharm.D
Affiliate Associate Professor
Department of Neurology
Division of Vascular and Critical Care Neurology
Phone: (804) 828-7929

Taylor Haight, M.D.
Assistant Professor, Associate Program Director, Medical Education

Taylor Haight, M.D.
Assistant Professor, Associate Program Director, Medical Education
Department of Neurology
Division of Vascular and Critical Care Neurology
Phone: (804) 828-7929
Email: Taylor.Haight@vcuhealth.org

Kelly Jernigan, FNP
Nurse Practitioner

Kelly Jernigan, FNP
Nurse Practitioner
Department of Neurology
Division of Multiple Sclerosis and General Neurology
Phone: (804) 828-7929
Email: Kelly.Jernigan@vcuhealth.org

John Mannino, NP
Nurse Practitioner, Vascular APP


Ram Saha, M.D.
Assistant Professor

Ram Saha, M.D.
Assistant Professor
Department of Neurology
Division of Vascular and Critical Care Neurology
Phone: (804) 828-7929
Email: Ram.Saha@vcuhealth.org

Stacie C. Stevens, FNP, Ph.D.
Program Coordinator

Stacie C. Stevens, FNP, Ph.D.
Program Coordinator
Comprehensive Stroke Center
Division of Vascular and Critical Care Neurology
Phone: (804) 828-7929
Email: stacie.stevens@vcuhealth.org

Georgene Wood, FNP
Adult Neurology Outpatient APP Lead

Georgene Wood, FNP
Adult Neurology Outpatient APP Lead
Department of Neurology
Division of Vascular and Critical Care Neurology
Phone: (804) 828-7929
Email: Georgene.Wood@vcuhealth.org
Distinguished Career Professorship
Distinguished Career Professorship

Robert J. DeLorenzo, M.D., PH.D., M.P.H., FAAN
George Bliley Professor of Neurology

Robert J. DeLorenzo, M.D., PH.D., M.P.H., FAAN
George Bliley Professor of Neurology
Department of Neurology
Distinguished Career Professorship
Phone: (804) 828-8969