Our Physician and APP Leadership Team
The Department of Neurology Leadership Team
![A. Gordon Smith, M.D., FAAN](/media/department-of-neurology-2019/neurologyheadshots/Smith_Gordon_nc_4x6_Chair,Neurology.jpg)
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](/media/department-of-neurology-2019/neurologyheadshots/Smith_Gordon_nc_4x6_Chair,Neurology.jpg)
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](/media/department-of-neurology-/faculty/MylaGoldman.jpg)
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](/media/department-of-neurology-/faculty/MylaGoldman.jpg)
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](/media/department-of-neurology-2019/neurologyheadshots/Johnson_Nicholas_nc_4x6.jpg)
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](/media/department-of-neurology-2019/neurologyheadshots/Johnson_Nicholas_nc_4x6.jpg)
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](/media/department-of-neurology-2019/faculty-and-staff/Baca_Christine_5x7.jpg)
Christine Baca, MD, MSHS, FAAN
Associate Professor and Vice-Chair for Clinical Affairs & Quality, Division of Epilepsy Chief
![Christine Baca, MD, MSHS, FAAN](/media/department-of-neurology-2019/faculty-and-staff/Baca_Christine_5x7.jpg)
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](/media/department-of-neurology-2019/faculty-and-staff/PearceKorb_4821.jpg)
Pearce Korb, M.D., MHPE, FAAN
Associate Professor, Vice-Chair of Medical Education
![Pearce Korb, M.D., MHPE, FAAN](/media/department-of-neurology-2019/faculty-and-staff/PearceKorb_4821.jpg)
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](/media/department-of-neurology-/images/faculty/Bissonnette_Stephanie_sr_5x7.jpg)
Stephanie Bissonnette, D.O., MPH
Assistant Professor, Associate Vice-Chair of DEI
![Stephanie Bissonnette, D.O., MPH](/media/department-of-neurology-/images/faculty/Bissonnette_Stephanie_sr_5x7.jpg)
Stephanie Bissonnette, D.O., MPH
Assistant Professor, Associate Vice-Chair of DEI
Department of Neurology
Movement Disorders
Phone: (804) 828-7929
![Joy Cannon, FNP](/media/department-of-neurology-2019/faculty-and-staff/Cannon_Joy_sr_5x7.jpg)
Joy Cannon, FNP
Adult Neurology Inpatient APP Lead
![Joy Cannon, FNP](/media/department-of-neurology-2019/faculty-and-staff/Cannon_Joy_sr_5x7.jpg)
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](/media/department-of-neurology-2019/neurologyheadshots/facultyheadshots10302019/190313_147_aj_sr_5x7.jpg)
Rachel Livingston, DNP, CPNP
Child Neurology APP Lead
![Rachel Livingston, DNP, CPNP](/media/department-of-neurology-2019/neurologyheadshots/facultyheadshots10302019/190313_147_aj_sr_5x7.jpg)
Rachel Livingston, DNP, CPNP
Child Neurology APP Lead
Department of Neurology
Phone: (804) 828-7929
![Georgene Wood, FNP](/media/department-of-neurology-/faculty/GeorgeneWood.jpg)
Georgene Wood, FNP
Adult Neurology Outpatient APP Lead
![Georgene Wood, FNP](/media/department-of-neurology-/faculty/GeorgeneWood.jpg)
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](/media/department-of-neurology-2019/faculty-and-staff/EmptyPhoto-Placeholder.jpg)
Kim Pinch, MPH, CMPE
Department Administrator
![Kim Pinch, MPH, CMPE](/media/department-of-neurology-2019/faculty-and-staff/EmptyPhoto-Placeholder.jpg)
Kim Pinch, MPH, CMPE
Department Administrator
Department of Neurology
Phone: (804) 828-0100
Email: Kimberly.Pinch@vcuhealth.org
![Karen J. Sharrock, MBA](/media/department-of-neurology-2019/faculty-and-staff/KarenSharrock.jpg)
Karen J. Sharrock, MBA
Associate Administrator
![Karen J. Sharrock, MBA](/media/department-of-neurology-2019/faculty-and-staff/KarenSharrock.jpg)
Karen J. Sharrock, MBA
Associate Administrator
Department of Neurology
Phone: (804) 828-0100
Email: Karen.Sharrock@vcuhealth.org
Education
![Coronda Lee, MPH](/media/department-of-neurology-/administrative-staff/CorondaLee1-1.jpg)
Coronda Lee, MPH
Education Team Lead
![Coronda Lee, MPH](/media/department-of-neurology-/administrative-staff/CorondaLee1-1.jpg)
Coronda Lee, MPH
Education Team Lead
Medical Education
Phone: 804-828-9583
Fax: 804-827-1230
Email: Coronda.Lee@vcuhealth.org
![Kelsey Schneider](/media/department-of-neurology-2019/faculty-and-staff/KELSEY_2_FINAL.png)
Kelsey Schneider
Fellowship Coordinator
![Kelsey Schneider](/media/department-of-neurology-2019/faculty-and-staff/KELSEY_2_FINAL.png)
Kelsey Schneider
Fellowship Coordinator
Education Department
Phone: (804) 828-0100
![Crystal Beck](/media/department-of-neurology-2019/faculty-and-staff/Crystal_3_FINAL.jpg)
Crystal Beck
Clerkship Coordinator
![Crystal Beck](/media/department-of-neurology-2019/faculty-and-staff/Crystal_3_FINAL.jpg)
Crystal Beck
Clerkship Coordinator
Education
Phone: (804) 828-0100
Email: Crystal.Beck@vcuhealth.org
![Sabrina Montague](/media/department-of-neurology-2019/faculty-and-staff/Sabrina_Final.png)
Sabrina Montague
Administrative Assistant, Education Division
![Sabrina Montague](/media/department-of-neurology-2019/faculty-and-staff/Sabrina_Final.png)
Sabrina Montague
Administrative Assistant, Education Division
Department of Neurology
Phone: (804) 828-0100
Communications
![Shea Wright](/media/department-of-neurology-2019/faculty-and-staff/EmptyPhoto-Placeholder.jpg)
Shea Wright
Communications Specialist
![Shea Wright](/media/department-of-neurology-2019/faculty-and-staff/EmptyPhoto-Placeholder.jpg)
Shea Wright
Communications Specialist
Department of Neurology and Neurosurgery
Phone: (804) 828-0100
Email: shea.wright@vcuhealth.org
Finance
![Spencer Lambert, MBA](/media/department-of-neurology-2019/faculty-and-staff/Spencer_1_FINAL.png)
Spencer Lambert, MBA
Finance Manager
![Spencer Lambert, MBA](/media/department-of-neurology-2019/faculty-and-staff/Spencer_1_FINAL.png)
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](/media/department-of-neurology-2019/faculty-and-staff/AramisJohnsonFinal.jpeg)
Aramis Johnson
Financial Reporting Specialist
![Aramis Johnson](/media/department-of-neurology-2019/faculty-and-staff/AramisJohnsonFinal.jpeg)
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](/media/department-of-neurology-/images/neurology-portraits/ErinKrevonick1.jpg)
Erin Krevonick
Senior Neurology Program Coordinator
![Erin Krevonick](/media/department-of-neurology-/images/neurology-portraits/ErinKrevonick1.jpg)
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](/media/department-of-neurology-/administrative-staff/ShelonDouglas.jpg)
Shelon Douglas
Program Coordinator
![Shelon Douglas](/media/department-of-neurology-/administrative-staff/ShelonDouglas.jpg)
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](/media/department-of-neurology-2019/faculty-and-staff/EmptyPhoto-Placeholder.jpg)
Loretta Granum
Program Coordinator
![Loretta Granum](/media/department-of-neurology-2019/faculty-and-staff/EmptyPhoto-Placeholder.jpg)
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.](/media/department-of-neurology-/faculty/Islamphoto.jpg)
Monica Islam, M.D.
Division of Child Neurology Interim Chief, Associate Professor
![Monica Islam, M.D.](/media/department-of-neurology-/faculty/Islamphoto.jpg)
Monica Islam, M.D.
Division of Child Neurology Interim Chief, Associate Professor
Neurology
Email: Monica.Islam@vcuhealth.org
![Amy Harper, M.D.](/media/department-of-neurology-/faculty/AmyHarper.jpg)
Amy Harper, M.D.
Associate Professor
![Amy Harper, M.D.](/media/department-of-neurology-/faculty/AmyHarper.jpg)
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.](/media/department-of-neurology-/residents/ChristopherHenry.jpeg)
Christopher Henry, M.D.
Assistant Clinical Professor
![Christopher Henry, M.D.](/media/department-of-neurology-/residents/ChristopherHenry.jpeg)
Christopher Henry, M.D.
Assistant Clinical Professor
Department of Neurology
Child Neurology
Phone: (804) 828-7929
![Debra Hearington, PNP](/media/department-of-neurology-2019/neurologyheadshots/facultyheadshots10302019/190325_085_km_sr_5x7.jpg)
Debra Hearington, PNP
Nurse Practitioner
![Debra Hearington, PNP](/media/department-of-neurology-2019/neurologyheadshots/facultyheadshots10302019/190325_085_km_sr_5x7.jpg)
Debra Hearington, PNP
Nurse Practitioner
Department of Neurology
Division of Child Neurology
Phone: (804) 828-7929
![David Jaffe, M.D., F.A.A.P.](/media/department-of-neurology-/faculty/DavidJaffe.jpg)
David Jaffe, M.D., F.A.A.P.
Associate Clinical Professor
![David Jaffe, M.D., F.A.A.P.](/media/department-of-neurology-/faculty/DavidJaffe.jpg)
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](/media/department-of-neurology-2019/neurologyheadshots/Johnson_Chad_102378.jpg)
Chad P. Johnson, Ph.D. LCP
Assistant Professor
![Chad P. Johnson, Ph.D. LCP](/media/department-of-neurology-2019/neurologyheadshots/Johnson_Chad_102378.jpg)
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](/media/department-of-neurology-2019/neurologyheadshots/facultyheadshots10302019/190313_147_aj_sr_5x7.jpg)
Rachel Livingston, DNP, CPNP
Child Neurology APP Lead
![Rachel Livingston, DNP, CPNP](/media/department-of-neurology-2019/neurologyheadshots/facultyheadshots10302019/190313_147_aj_sr_5x7.jpg)
Rachel Livingston, DNP, CPNP
Child Neurology APP Lead
Department of Neurology
Phone: (804) 828-7929
![Erica Mitchell, FNP](/media/department-of-neurology-/faculty/EricaMitchell.jpg)
Erica Mitchell, FNP
Nurse Practitioner
![Erica Mitchell, FNP](/media/department-of-neurology-/faculty/EricaMitchell.jpg)
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](/media/department-of-neurology-2019/neurologyheadshots/facultyheadshots10302019/190311_204_tk_sr_5x7.jpg)
Ashley Perry, CPNP-PC
Nurse Practitioner
![Ashley Perry, CPNP-PC](/media/department-of-neurology-2019/neurologyheadshots/facultyheadshots10302019/190311_204_tk_sr_5x7.jpg)
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](/media/department-of-neurology-/faculty/DawnSaborit.jpg)
Dawn Saborit, MA, MS, RN, CPNP
Nurse Practitioner
![Dawn Saborit, MA, MS, RN, CPNP](/media/department-of-neurology-/faculty/DawnSaborit.jpg)
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.](/media/department-of-neurology-2019/neurologyheadshots/facultyheadshots10302019/190311_462_tk_sr_5x7.jpg)
Mathula Thangarajh, M.D.
Assistant Professor
![Mathula Thangarajh, M.D.](/media/department-of-neurology-2019/neurologyheadshots/facultyheadshots10302019/190311_462_tk_sr_5x7.jpg)
Mathula Thangarajh, M.D.
Assistant Professor
Department of Neurology
Division of Child Neurology
Phone: (804) 828-7929
![Ewa M. Way, M.D.](/media/department-of-neurology-/faculty/EwaWay.jpg)
Ewa M. Way, M.D.
Assistant Professor, Program Director, Child Neurology Residency Program
![Ewa M. Way, M.D.](/media/department-of-neurology-/faculty/EwaWay.jpg)
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](/media/department-of-neurology-/faculty/NassimZecavati1.jpg)
Nassim Zecavati, M.D., MPH, FAAN
Associate Professor
![Nassim Zecavati, M.D., MPH, FAAN](/media/department-of-neurology-/faculty/NassimZecavati1.jpg)
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](/media/department-of-neurology-2019/faculty-and-staff/Baca_Christine_5x7.jpg)
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](/media/department-of-neurology-2019/faculty-and-staff/Baca_Christine_5x7.jpg)
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.](/media/department-of-neurology-/faculty/RobertBlair.jpg)
Robert Blair, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor
![Robert Blair, Ph.D.](/media/department-of-neurology-/faculty/RobertBlair.jpg)
Robert Blair, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor
Department of Neurology
Division of Neuroscience Research
Phone: (804) 828-7929
Email: Robert.Blair@vcuhealth.org
![Laxmikant Deshpande, Ph.D.](/media/department-of-neurology-/faculty/LaxmikantDeshpande(LD)1.jpg)
Laxmikant Deshpande, Ph.D.
Professor
![Laxmikant Deshpande, Ph.D.](/media/department-of-neurology-/faculty/LaxmikantDeshpande(LD)1.jpg)
Laxmikant Deshpande, Ph.D.
Professor
Department of Neurology
Division of Neuroscience Research
Phone: (804) 828-7929
![Sandra Dewar, Ph.D., RN, FAES, FAAN](/media/department-of-neurology-2019/faculty-and-staff/SandraDewar(updatedphoto).jpg)
Sandra Dewar, Ph.D., RN, FAES, FAAN
Assistant Professor
![Sandra Dewar, Ph.D., RN, FAES, FAAN](/media/department-of-neurology-2019/faculty-and-staff/SandraDewar(updatedphoto).jpg)
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](/media/department-of-neurology-2019/faculty-and-staff/Dixon_5127.jpg)
Suzanne Dixon, FNP
Nurse Practitioner
![Suzanne Dixon, FNP](/media/department-of-neurology-2019/faculty-and-staff/Dixon_5127.jpg)
Suzanne Dixon, FNP
Nurse Practitioner
Department of Neurology
Phone: (804) 828-7929
Email: Suzanne.Dixon@vcuhealth.org
![Philip Gastrell, M.D.](/media/department-of-neurology-2019/faculty-and-staff/Gastrell_Philip_sr_5x7.jpg)
Philip Gastrell, M.D.
Assistant Professor, Associate Program Director, Epilepsy Fellowship
![Philip Gastrell, M.D.](/media/department-of-neurology-2019/faculty-and-staff/Gastrell_Philip_sr_5x7.jpg)
Philip Gastrell, M.D.
Assistant Professor, Associate Program Director, Epilepsy Fellowship
Neurology
![Jennifer Haynes, M.D.](/media/department-of-neurology-/images/faculty/JenniferHaynes.jpg)
Jennifer Haynes, M.D.
Assistant Professor
![Jennifer Haynes, M.D.](/media/department-of-neurology-/images/faculty/JenniferHaynes.jpg)
Jennifer Haynes, M.D.
Assistant Professor
Department of Neurology
Division of Epilepsy
Phone: (804) 828-7929
![Pearce Korb, M.D., MHPE, FAAN](/media/department-of-neurology-2019/faculty-and-staff/PearceKorb_4821.jpg)
Pearce Korb, M.D., MHPE, FAAN
Associate Professor, Vice-Chair of Medical Education
![Pearce Korb, M.D., MHPE, FAAN](/media/department-of-neurology-2019/faculty-and-staff/PearceKorb_4821.jpg)
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.](/media/department-of-neurology-/faculty/KenichiroOno.jpg)
Kenichiro Ono, D.O.
Assistant Professor
![Kenichiro Ono, D.O.](/media/department-of-neurology-/faculty/KenichiroOno.jpg)
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](/media/department-of-neurology-2019/faculty-and-staff/BrandiLong.jpg)
Brandi Long, AGACNP
Nurse Practitioner
![Brandi Long, AGACNP](/media/department-of-neurology-2019/faculty-and-staff/BrandiLong.jpg)
Brandi Long, AGACNP
Nurse Practitioner
Department of Neurology
Epilepsy
Phone: (804) 828-7929
Email: brandi.long@vcuhealth.org
![Subhendu Rath, M.D.](/media/department-of-neurology-/faculty/Rath_4843.jpg)
Subhendu Rath, M.D.
Assistant Professor
![Subhendu Rath, M.D.](/media/department-of-neurology-/faculty/Rath_4843.jpg)
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.](/media/department-of-neurology-2019/faculty-and-staff/Sheikh_Zubeda_sr_5x7.jpg)
Zubeda Sheikh, M.D.
Associate Clinical Professor, Director, Adult Neurophysiology Service, Program Director, Epilepsy Fellowship
![Zubeda Sheikh, M.D.](/media/department-of-neurology-2019/faculty-and-staff/Sheikh_Zubeda_sr_5x7.jpg)
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](/media/department-of-neurology-2019/neurologyheadshots/facultyheadshots10302019/190401_215_aj_sr_5x7.jpg)
Alan R. Towne, M.D., M.P.H
Professor
![Alan R. Towne, M.D., M.P.H](/media/department-of-neurology-2019/neurologyheadshots/facultyheadshots10302019/190401_215_aj_sr_5x7.jpg)
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.](/media/department-of-neurology-/faculty/BrianBerman.jpg)
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.](/media/department-of-neurology-/faculty/BrianBerman.jpg)
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.](/media/department-of-neurology-2019/faculty-and-staff/Dr.MattBarrett.jpg)
Matthew Barrett, M.D., M.Sc.
Professor
![Matthew Barrett, M.D., M.Sc.](/media/department-of-neurology-2019/faculty-and-staff/Dr.MattBarrett.jpg)
Matthew Barrett, M.D., M.Sc.
Professor
Neurology, Division of Movement Disorders
Phone: (804) 828-7929
![Stephanie Bissonnette, D.O., MPH](/media/department-of-neurology-/images/faculty/Bissonnette_Stephanie_sr_5x7.jpg)
Stephanie Bissonnette, D.O., MPH
Assistant Professor, Associate Vice-Chair of DEI
![Stephanie Bissonnette, D.O., MPH](/media/department-of-neurology-/images/faculty/Bissonnette_Stephanie_sr_5x7.jpg)
Stephanie Bissonnette, D.O., MPH
Assistant Professor, Associate Vice-Chair of DEI
Department of Neurology
Movement Disorders
Phone: (804) 828-7929
![Mairead Busic, NP](/media/department-of-neurology-/images/faculty/MaireadBusic.jpg)
Mairead Busic, NP
Nurse Practitioner, Movement Disorders
![Mairead Busic, NP](/media/department-of-neurology-/images/faculty/MaireadBusic.jpg)
Mairead Busic, NP
Nurse Practitioner, Movement Disorders
Neurology
Phone: (804)-628-7574
Email: mairead.lynch@vcuhealth.org
![Cameron Miller-Patterson, M.D.](/media/department-of-neurology-2019/faculty-and-staff/Dr.CameronMiller-Patterson.jpg)
Cameron Miller-Patterson, M.D.
Assistant Professor
![Cameron Miller-Patterson, M.D.](/media/department-of-neurology-2019/faculty-and-staff/Dr.CameronMiller-Patterson.jpg)
Cameron Miller-Patterson, M.D.
Assistant Professor
Department of Neurology
Movement Disorders
Phone: (804) 828-7929
![Leslie Cloud, M.D.](/media/department-of-neurology-2019/faculty-and-staff/Dr.LeslieCloud.jpg)
Leslie Cloud, M.D.
Professor and Rogliano Family Endowed Chair, Director, Parkinson’s Disease Program, VCU PMDC
![Leslie Cloud, M.D.](/media/department-of-neurology-2019/faculty-and-staff/Dr.LeslieCloud.jpg)
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](/media/department-of-neurology-2019/faculty-and-staff/Dr.SarahLangeman.jpg)
Sarah K. Lageman, Ph.D
Professor
![Sarah K. Lageman, Ph.D](/media/department-of-neurology-2019/faculty-and-staff/Dr.SarahLangeman.jpg)
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](/media/department-of-neurology-2019/faculty-and-staff/BruceParkinson.jpg)
Bruce Parkinson, Ph.D., LPC
Assistant Clinical Professor
![Bruce Parkinson, Ph.D., LPC](/media/department-of-neurology-2019/faculty-and-staff/BruceParkinson.jpg)
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](/media/department-of-neurology-/faculty/MylaGoldman.jpg)
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](/media/department-of-neurology-/faculty/MylaGoldman.jpg)
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.](/media/department-of-neurology-2019/faculty-and-staff/Canissario_5022.jpg)
Ryan Canissario, M.D.
Assistant Professor
![Ryan Canissario, M.D.](/media/department-of-neurology-2019/faculty-and-staff/Canissario_5022.jpg)
Ryan Canissario, M.D.
Assistant Professor
Department of Neurology
Phone: (804) 828-7929
![Gretchen Neigh, Ph.D.](/media/department-of-neurology-2019/faculty-and-staff/neighheadshot.jpg)
Gretchen Neigh, Ph.D.
Associate Professor, Affiliate
![Gretchen Neigh, Ph.D.](/media/department-of-neurology-2019/faculty-and-staff/neighheadshot.jpg)
Gretchen Neigh, Ph.D.
Associate Professor, Affiliate
Department of Anatomy and Neurobiology
Fax: (804) 828-7929
![Unsong Oh, M.D.](/media/department-of-neurology-2019/neurologyheadshots/facultyheadshots10302019/190417_100_tk_sr_5x7.jpg)
Unsong Oh, M.D.
Associate Professor
![Unsong Oh, M.D.](/media/department-of-neurology-2019/neurologyheadshots/facultyheadshots10302019/190417_100_tk_sr_5x7.jpg)
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](/media/uncategorized/head-shots/Tingenheadshot.jpg)
Sharon Ross Tingen, Pharm.D., BCPS, MSCS
Clinical Pharmacy Specialist
![Sharon Ross Tingen, Pharm.D., BCPS, MSCS](/media/uncategorized/head-shots/Tingenheadshot.jpg)
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](/media/department-of-neurology-2019/faculty-and-staff/Strauss_LaurenDoyle_sr_5x7.jpg)
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](/media/department-of-neurology-2019/faculty-and-staff/Strauss_LaurenDoyle_sr_5x7.jpg)
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.](/media/department-of-neurology-2019/faculty-and-staff/JohnBurkett.jpg)
J. Glenn Burkett, M.D.
Assistant Professor, Headache Program
![J. Glenn Burkett, M.D.](/media/department-of-neurology-2019/faculty-and-staff/JohnBurkett.jpg)
J. Glenn Burkett, M.D.
Assistant Professor, Headache Program
Department of Neurology
Phone: (804) 828-7929
![Catherine B. Ham, M.D.](/media/department-of-neurology-/faculty/CatherineB.Ham.jpg)
Catherine B. Ham, M.D.
Assistant Professor
![Catherine B. Ham, M.D.](/media/department-of-neurology-/faculty/CatherineB.Ham.jpg)
Catherine B. Ham, M.D.
Assistant Professor
Department of Neurology
Phone: (804) 828-7929
Email: catherine.ham@vcuhealth.org
![Har Doshi, M.D.](/media/department-of-neurology-/images/faculty/240123_007_tk_ar_sr_5x7.jpg)
Har Doshi, M.D.
Assistant Professor
![Har Doshi, M.D.](/media/department-of-neurology-/images/faculty/240123_007_tk_ar_sr_5x7.jpg)
Har Doshi, M.D.
Assistant Professor
Neurology
Phone: (804) 828-7929
Email: Hardik.Doshi@vcuhealth.org
![Angelica Kube, MSN, AGPCNP-BC](/media/department-of-neurology-/faculty/Kube_Angelica.jpg)
Angelica Kube, MSN, AGPCNP-BC
Nurse Practitioner
![Angelica Kube, MSN, AGPCNP-BC](/media/department-of-neurology-/faculty/Kube_Angelica.jpg)
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.](/media/department-of-neurology-/faculty/MichaelF.Miles.jpg)
Michael F. Miles, M.D., Ph.D.
Professor
![Michael F. Miles, M.D., Ph.D.](/media/department-of-neurology-/faculty/MichaelF.Miles.jpg)
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.](/media/department-of-neurology-2019/faculty-and-staff/EmptyPhoto-Placeholder.jpg)
Aarti Sarwal, M.D.
Division of Neurocritical Care Chief
![Aarti Sarwal, M.D.](/media/department-of-neurology-2019/faculty-and-staff/EmptyPhoto-Placeholder.jpg)
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
![Jessica M. Johns, M.D.](/media/department-of-neurology-2019/faculty-and-staff/JessicaJohnsVCUPhoto.jpg)
Jessica M. Johns, M.D.
Assistant Professor Neurointensivist
![Jessica M. Johns, M.D.](/media/department-of-neurology-2019/faculty-and-staff/JessicaJohnsVCUPhoto.jpg)
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
![Shraddha Mainali, M.D.](/media/department-of-neurology-2019/faculty-and-staff/Mainali_pic(2).jpg)
Shraddha Mainali, M.D.
Associate Professor Neurointensivist
![Shraddha Mainali, M.D.](/media/department-of-neurology-2019/faculty-and-staff/Mainali_pic(2).jpg)
Shraddha Mainali, M.D.
Associate Professor Neurointensivist
Department of Neurology
Division of Vascular and Critical Care Neurology
Phone: https://medschool.vc
Neuromuscular Medicine
Faculty within the Division of Neuromuscular Medicine
![Kelly Gwathmey, M.D.](/media/department-of-neurology-2019/faculty-and-staff/Gwathmey.jpg)
Kelly Gwathmey, M.D.
Associate Professor and Director, VCU ALS Clinic and Division of Neuromuscular Chief
![Kelly Gwathmey, M.D.](/media/department-of-neurology-2019/faculty-and-staff/Gwathmey.jpg)
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.](/media/department-of-neurology-2019/faculty-and-staff/Chelimsky_4983.jpg)
Thomas Chelimsky, M.D.
Professor
![Thomas Chelimsky, M.D.](/media/department-of-neurology-2019/faculty-and-staff/Chelimsky_4983.jpg)
Thomas Chelimsky, M.D.
Professor
Neurology
Director, Comprehensive Autonomic Program and Autonomic Laboratory
Phone: (804) 828-7929
![Neel Dixit, M.D.](/media/department-of-neurology-/faculty/NeelDixit.jpg)
Neel Dixit, M.D.
Associate Professor, Clerkship Director
![Neel Dixit, M.D.](/media/department-of-neurology-/faculty/NeelDixit.jpg)
Neel Dixit, M.D.
Associate Professor, Clerkship Director
Department of Neurology
Phone: (804) 828-9556
Email: Neel.Dixit@vcuhealth.org
![Xinli Du, M.D.](/media/department-of-neurology-/faculty/XinliDu.jpg)
Xinli Du, M.D.
Assistant Professor
![Xinli Du, M.D.](/media/department-of-neurology-/faculty/XinliDu.jpg)
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.](/media/department-of-neurology-/faculty/Fan_4708.png)
Qihua Fan, M.D.
Assistant Professor
![Qihua Fan, M.D.](/media/department-of-neurology-/faculty/Fan_4708.png)
Qihua Fan, M.D.
Assistant Professor
Department of Neurology
Phone: (804) 828-7929
Email: Qihua.Fan@vcuhealth.org
![Melissa A. Hale, Ph.D.](/media/department-of-neurology-2019/faculty-and-staff/Melissa-Hale-web.jpg)
Melissa A. Hale, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor
![Melissa A. Hale, Ph.D.](/media/department-of-neurology-2019/faculty-and-staff/Melissa-Hale-web.jpg)
Melissa A. Hale, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor
Neurology
Muscular Dystrophy Translational Research Program
Email: Melissa.Hale@vcuhealth.org
![Mary Holthaus, PA](/media/department-of-neurology-2019/faculty-and-staff/holthaus_tk_ar.jpg)
Mary Holthaus, PA
Physicians Assistant, Neuromuscular APP
![Mary Holthaus, PA](/media/department-of-neurology-2019/faculty-and-staff/holthaus_tk_ar.jpg)
Mary Holthaus, PA
Physicians Assistant, Neuromuscular APP
Neurology
Email: Mary.Holthaus@vcuhealth.org
![Nicholas E. Johnson, M.D., M.Sci., FAAN](/media/department-of-neurology-2019/neurologyheadshots/Johnson_Nicholas_nc_4x6.jpg)
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](/media/department-of-neurology-2019/neurologyheadshots/Johnson_Nicholas_nc_4x6.jpg)
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](/media/department-of-neurology-/images/faculty/Prosser_Lauren_5x7.jpg)
Lauren Prosser, MSN, RN, PCCN
Neuromuscular Nurse Navigator
![Lauren Prosser, MSN, RN, PCCN](/media/department-of-neurology-/images/faculty/Prosser_Lauren_5x7.jpg)
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](/media/department-of-neurology-2019/neurologyheadshots/Smith_Gordon_nc_4x6_Chair,Neurology.jpg)
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](/media/department-of-neurology-2019/neurologyheadshots/Smith_Gordon_nc_4x6_Chair,Neurology.jpg)
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.](/media/department-of-neurology-2019/faculty-and-staff/Daras_Mariza_sr_5x7.jpg)
Mariza Daras, M.D.
William G. Reynolds Jr. Endowed Chair, Division of Neuro-Oncology Chief
![Mariza Daras, M.D.](/media/department-of-neurology-2019/faculty-and-staff/Daras_Mariza_sr_5x7.jpg)
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.](/media/department-of-neurology-/faculty/AshleeLoughan.jpg)
Ashlee Loughan, M.Ed., Ph.D.
Associate Professor
![Ashlee Loughan, M.Ed., Ph.D.](/media/department-of-neurology-/faculty/AshleeLoughan.jpg)
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](/media/department-of-neurology-2019/faculty-and-staff/SarahBraun_sr_5x71.jpg)
Sarah Braun, PhD, LCP
Clinical Psychologist
![Sarah Braun, PhD, LCP](/media/department-of-neurology-2019/faculty-and-staff/SarahBraun_sr_5x71.jpg)
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](/media/department-of-neurology-2019/faculty-and-staff/LaurenStory.jpg)
Lauren Pintavalle Story, MS, APRN, FNP-C
Nurse Practitioner
![Lauren Pintavalle Story, MS, APRN, FNP-C](/media/department-of-neurology-2019/faculty-and-staff/LaurenStory.jpg)
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.](/media/department-of-neurology-2019/neurologyheadshots/facultyheadshots10302019/190308_063_km_sr_5x7.jpg)
Warren L. Felton III, M.D.
Professor, Medical Director, Credentialing Committee, Division of Neuro-ophthalmology Chief
![Warren L. Felton III, M.D.](/media/department-of-neurology-2019/neurologyheadshots/facultyheadshots10302019/190308_063_km_sr_5x7.jpg)
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.](/media/department-of-neurology-/faculty/ScottHaines.jpg)
Scott Haines, M.D.
Associate Professor
![Scott Haines, M.D.](/media/department-of-neurology-/faculty/ScottHaines.jpg)
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.](/media/department-of-neurology-/faculty/MahaAlattar.jpg)
Maha Alattar, M.D.
Associate Professor and Medical Director, Sleep Center
![Maha Alattar, M.D.](/media/department-of-neurology-/faculty/MahaAlattar.jpg)
Maha Alattar, M.D.
Associate Professor and Medical Director, Sleep Center
Department of Neurology
Divisions: Adult Neurology, Sleep Medicine, Vascular and Critical Care Neurology
Phone: (804) 828-7929
Email: Maha.Alattar@vcuhealth.org
![Michele L. Nelson, FNP](/media/department-of-neurology-/faculty/MicheleL.Nelson.jpg)
Michele L. Nelson, FNP
Nurse Practitioner
![Michele L. Nelson, FNP](/media/department-of-neurology-/faculty/MicheleL.Nelson.jpg)
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](/media/department-of-neurology-/faculty/KristinL.Phipps.jpg)
Kristin L. Phipps, AGACNP
Nurse Practitioner
![Kristin L. Phipps, AGACNP](/media/department-of-neurology-/faculty/KristinL.Phipps.jpg)
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.](/media/department-of-neurology-/faculty/Rath_4843.jpg)
Subhendu Rath, M.D.
Assistant Professor
![Subhendu Rath, M.D.](/media/department-of-neurology-/faculty/Rath_4843.jpg)
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.](/media/department-of-neurology-/faculty/SamuelA.TaylorJr..jpg)
Samuel A. Taylor Jr., M.D.
Assistant Professor
![Samuel A. Taylor Jr., M.D.](/media/department-of-neurology-/faculty/SamuelA.TaylorJr..jpg)
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.](/media/department-of-neurology-/faculty/DanielFalcao.jpg)
Daniel Falcao, D.O.
Associate Professor, Division of Vascular Neurology Interim Chief
![Daniel Falcao, D.O.](/media/department-of-neurology-/faculty/DanielFalcao.jpg)
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.](/media/department-of-neurology-2019/faculty-and-staff/Arthur_Karissa_ac_5x7.jpg)
Karissa C. Arthur, M.D.
Assistant Professor
![Karissa C. Arthur, M.D.](/media/department-of-neurology-2019/faculty-and-staff/Arthur_Karissa_ac_5x7.jpg)
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](/media/department-of-neurology-2019/faculty-and-staff/Cannon_Joy_sr_5x7.jpg)
Joy Cannon, FNP
Adult Neurology Inpatient APP Lead
![Joy Cannon, FNP](/media/department-of-neurology-2019/faculty-and-staff/Cannon_Joy_sr_5x7.jpg)
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](/media/department-of-neurology-/faculty/JamieCarlton.jpg)
Jamie Carlton, MS, AGACNP-BC, SCRN
Nurse Practitioner
![Jamie Carlton, MS, AGACNP-BC, SCRN](/media/department-of-neurology-/faculty/JamieCarlton.jpg)
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](/media/department-of-neurology-/faculty/TravisGatesman.jpg)
Travis Gatesman, Pharm.D
Affiliate Associate Professor
![Travis Gatesman, Pharm.D](/media/department-of-neurology-/faculty/TravisGatesman.jpg)
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.](/media/department-of-neurology-/images/faculty/TaylorHaight.jpg)
Taylor Haight, M.D.
Assistant Professor, Associate Program Director, Medical Education
![Taylor Haight, M.D.](/media/department-of-neurology-/images/faculty/TaylorHaight.jpg)
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](/media/department-of-neurology-2019/faculty-and-staff/EmptyPhoto-Placeholder.jpg)
Kelly Jernigan, FNP
Nurse Practitioner
![Kelly Jernigan, FNP](/media/department-of-neurology-2019/faculty-and-staff/EmptyPhoto-Placeholder.jpg)
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](/media/department-of-neurology-2019/faculty-and-staff/EmptyPhoto-Placeholder.jpg)
John Mannino, NP
Nurse Practitioner, Vascular APP
![John Mannino, NP](/media/department-of-neurology-2019/faculty-and-staff/EmptyPhoto-Placeholder.jpg)
![Ram Saha, M.D.](/media/department-of-neurology-/faculty/RamSaha.jpg)
Ram Saha, M.D.
Assistant Professor
![Ram Saha, M.D.](/media/department-of-neurology-/faculty/RamSaha.jpg)
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.](/media/department-of-neurology-/faculty/StacieC.Stevens.jpg)
Stacie C. Stevens, FNP, Ph.D.
Program Coordinator
![Stacie C. Stevens, FNP, Ph.D.](/media/department-of-neurology-/faculty/StacieC.Stevens.jpg)
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](/media/department-of-neurology-/faculty/GeorgeneWood.jpg)
Georgene Wood, FNP
Adult Neurology Outpatient APP Lead
![Georgene Wood, FNP](/media/department-of-neurology-/faculty/GeorgeneWood.jpg)
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](/media/uncategorized/head-shots/delorenzo_robert-giga.jpeg)
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](/media/uncategorized/head-shots/delorenzo_robert-giga.jpeg)
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