Faculty and APP 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, M.D., MSHS, FAAN
Professor and Vice-Chair for Clinical Affairs & Quality, Division of Epilepsy Chief
Christine Baca, M.D., MSHS, FAAN
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
Associate Professor
Stephanie Bissonnette, D.O., MPH
Associate Professor
Department of Neurology
Movement Disorders
Phone: (804) 828-7929
Joy Cannon, FNP
Nurse Practitioner
Joy Cannon, FNP
Nurse Practitioner
Department of Neurology
Division of Vascular and Critical Care Neurology
Adult Neurology Inpatient APP Lead
Phone: (804) 828-7929
Email: Joy.Cannon@vcuhealth.org
Rachel Livingston, DNP, CPNP
Nurse Practitioner
Rachel Livingston, DNP, CPNP
Nurse Practitioner
Department of Neurology
Child Neurology APP Lead
Phone: (804) 828-7929
Georgene Wood, FNP
Nurse Practitioner
Georgene Wood, FNP
Nurse Practitioner
Department of Neurology
Division of Vascular and Critical Care Neurology
Adult Neurology Outpatient APP Lead
Phone: (804) 828-7929
Email: Georgene.Wood@vcuhealth.org
Administrative Team
Kim Pinch, MPH, CMPE
Department Administrator
Kim Pinch, MPH, CMPE
Department Administrator
Department of Neurology
Phone: (804) 828-0100
Email: Kimberly.Pinch@vcuhealth.org
Brian L. Artis, MBA
Division Administrator for Child Neurology and Epilepsy
Brian L. Artis, MBA
Division Administrator for Child Neurology and Epilepsy
Neurology
Child Neurology and Epilepsy
Phone: 804-828-3747
Email: brian.artis@vcuhealth.org
Sonya Barnes, M.Ed.
Program Coordinator
Sonya Barnes, M.Ed.
Program Coordinator
Department of Neurology
Administrative support for the following areas:
Epilepsy;
Child Neurology
Email: sonya.barnes@vcuhealth.org
Joey Coles
Program Coordinator
Joey Coles
Program Coordinator
Department of Neurology
Administrative support for the following divisions:
Movement Disorders;
Neuroimmunology;
Sleep Medicine
Email: joey.coles@vcuhealth.org
Penny Conner
Program Coordinator
Penny Conner
Program Coordinator
Neurology
Administrative support for Headache and General Neurology.
Email: penny.conner@vcuhealth.org
Julia Dodson, MBA
Faculty Employment Coordinator
Julia Dodson, MBA
Faculty Employment Coordinator
Department of Neurology
Email: Julia.Dodson@vcuhealth.org
Teresa Dulaney-Dewald
Communications Specialist
Teresa Dulaney-Dewald
Communications Specialist
Neurology and Neurosurgery
Gino S. Fantozzi, MAcc
Assistant Director of Research Administration
Gino S. Fantozzi, MAcc
Assistant Director of Research Administration
Department of Neurology
Email: gino.fantozzi@vcuhealth.org
LaTonya R. Jones-Odafe, MHA,CPC
Division Administrator for Neurocritical Care and Vascular
LaTonya R. Jones-Odafe, MHA,CPC
Division Administrator for Neurocritical Care and Vascular
Neurology
Division Administrator for Neurocritical Care and Vascular
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
Karen J. Sharrock, MBA
Associate Administrator
Karen J. Sharrock, MBA
Associate Administrator
Department of Neurology
Phone: (804) 828-0100
Email: Karen.Sharrock@vcuhealth.org
Shelia Spencer
Financial Reporting Specialist
Shelia Spencer
Financial Reporting Specialist
Department of Neurology
Phone: (804) 828-0100
Email: sheila.spencer@vcuhealth.org
Ashley Wells, MBA, R. EEG T.
Division Administrator for Movement Disorders, Neuroimmunology and Sleep
Ashley Wells, MBA, R. EEG T.
Division Administrator for Movement Disorders, Neuroimmunology and Sleep
Neurology
Movement Disorders, Neuroimmunology and Sleep
Email: Ashley.Wells@vcuhealth.org
Open position: Financial Reporting Specialist
Open position: Financial Reporting Specialist
Neurology
Open Position: Program Coordinator
Open Position: Program Coordinator
Neurology
Education Team
Coronda Lee, MPM
Education Division Team Manager
Coronda Lee, MPM
Education Division Team Manager
Medical Education
Department of Neurology
Phone: 804-828-9583
Fax: 804-827-1230
Email: Coronda.Lee@vcuhealth.org
Sabrina Montague, MBA
Education Support Coordinator
Sabrina Montague, MBA
Education Support Coordinator
Department of Neurology
Education Division
Phone: (804) 828-0100
Kelsey Schneider
Fellowship Coordinator
Kelsey Schneider
Fellowship Coordinator
Education Department
Phone: (804) 828-0100
Jackson Williams
Senior Clerkship Coordinator
Faculty
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
Kelsey Blazar, CPNP
Nurse Practitioner
Kelsey Blazar, CPNP
Nurse Practitioner
Department of Neurology
Division of Child Neurology
Email: kelsey.blazar@vcuhealth.org
Kelley Corbett, NP
Nurse Practitioner
Kelley Corbett, NP
Nurse Practitioner
Neurology
Division: Child Neurology
Candace Curry, M.D.
Assistant Professor
Candace Curry, M.D.
Assistant Professor
Department of Neurology
Division of Child Neurology
Email: candace.curry@vcuhealth.org
Larissa Gregory, CPNP-AC
Nurse Practitioner
Larissa Gregory, CPNP-AC
Nurse Practitioner
Department of Neurology
Division of Child Neurology
Phone: 804-828-2194
Amy Harper, M.D.
Professor, Center for Inherited Muscle Research (CIMR)
Amy Harper, M.D.
Professor, Center for Inherited Muscle Research (CIMR)
Department of Neurology
Divisions: Child Neurology, Neuromuscular
Phone: (804) 828-7929
Email: Amy.Harper@vcuhealth.org
Christopher Henry, M.D.
Assistant Professor
Christopher Henry, M.D.
Assistant Professor
Department of Neurology
Division of 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 Professor
David Jaffe, M.D., F.A.A.P.
Associate Professor
Department of Neurology
Division of Child Neurology
Phone: (804) 828-7929
Email: David.Jaffe@vcuhealth.org
Chad P. Johnson, Ph.D. LCP
Associate Professor
Chad P. Johnson, Ph.D. LCP
Associate Professor
Department of Neurology
Divisions: Child Neurology
Child Neuropsychologist
Phone: (804) 828-7929
Email: Chad.Johnson@vcuhealth.org
Rachel Livingston, DNP, CPNP
Nurse Practitioner
Rachel Livingston, DNP, CPNP
Nurse Practitioner
Department of Neurology
Division of Child Neurology APP Lead
Phone: (804) 828-7929
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, Director of Epilepsy, Children's Hospital of Richmond
Nassim Zecavati, M.D., MPH, FAAN
Associate Professor, Director of Epilepsy, Children's Hospital of Richmond
Department of Neurology
Division of Child Neurology
Director of Epilepsy at the Children's Hospital of Richmond
Phone: (804) 828-7929
Epilepsy
Christine Baca, M.D., MSHS, FAAN
Professor and Vice-Chair for Clinical Affairs & Quality, Division of Epilepsy Chief
Christine Baca, M.D., MSHS, FAAN
Professor and Vice-Chair for Clinical Affairs & Quality, Division of Epilepsy Chief
Department of Neurology
Phone: (804) 828-7929
Email: Christine.Baca@vcuhealth.org
Runjhun Bhatia, M.D.
Assistant Professor
Runjhun Bhatia, M.D.
Assistant Professor
Neurology
Division: Epilepsy
Email: runjhun.bhatia@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
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
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
Har Doshi, M.D.
Assistant Professor
Har Doshi, M.D.
Assistant Professor
Neurology
Division: Epilepsy
Phone: (804) 828-7929
Email: Hardik.Doshi@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
Margaret "Mimi" Mahoney
Epilepsy Nurse Navigator
Margaret "Mimi" Mahoney
Epilepsy Nurse Navigator
Neurology
Division: Epilepsy
Shannon Mockett
Epilepsy Nurse Program Coordinator
Shannon Mockett
Epilepsy Nurse Program Coordinator
Neurology
Division: Epilepsy
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
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
Elaine Sinclair, M.D.
Assistant Professor
Elaine Sinclair, M.D.
Assistant Professor
Neurology
Division: Epilepsy
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
James "Trey" Bateman, M.D.
Associate Professor
James "Trey" Bateman, M.D.
Associate Professor
Neurology
Movement Disorders
Email: james.bateman@vcuhealth.org
Stephanie Bissonnette, D.O., MPH
Associate Professor
Stephanie Bissonnette, D.O., MPH
Associate Professor
Department of Neurology
Movement Disorders
Phone: (804) 828-7929
Mairead Busic, NP
Nurse Practitioner
Mairead Busic, NP
Nurse Practitioner
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
Neuroimmunology
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 Neuroscience and Anatomy
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
Ross Tingen, Pharm.D., BCPS, MSCS
Clinical Pharmacist
Ross Tingen, Pharm.D., BCPS, MSCS
Clinical Pharmacist
Department of Neurology
Clinical Pharmacy Specialist
Multiple Sclerosis Program
Phone: (804) 828-7929
Email: Sharon.Tingen@vcuhealth.org
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
J. Glenn Burkett, M.D.
Assistant Professor
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
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
Abigail Walsh, MSN, FNP-BC
Nurse Practitioner
Abigail Walsh, MSN, FNP-BC
Nurse Practitioner
Department of Neurology
Email: abigail.walsh@vcuhealth.org
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 Neurocritical Care
Phone: (804) 828-7929
Email: Aarti.Sarwal@vcuhealth.org
Fazila Aseem, M.D.
Assistant Clinical Professor
Fazila Aseem, M.D.
Assistant Clinical Professor
Department of Neurology
Phone: (804) 828-7929
Email: Fazila.Aseem@vcuhealth.org
Shelly Feazell, MSN, RN, APRN, AGACNP-BC, ACCNS-AG
Nurse Practitioner
Shelly Feazell, MSN, RN, APRN, AGACNP-BC, ACCNS-AG
Nurse Practitioner
Department of Neurology
Division of Neurocritical Care
Email: shelly.feazell@vcuhealth.org
Ana Gutierrez, PA-C, MPAS
Physician Assistant
Ana Gutierrez, PA-C, MPAS
Physician Assistant
Department of Neurology
Division of Neurocritical Care
Email: ana.gutierrez@vcuhealth.org
Stephanie Harrison, DNP, FNP, AGACNP
Nurse Practitioner
Stephanie Harrison, DNP, FNP, AGACNP
Nurse Practitioner
Neurology
Neurocritical Care Nurse Practitioner
Phone: (804) 828-9350
Jessica M. Johns, M.D.
Assistant Professor
Jessica M. Johns, M.D.
Assistant Professor
Department of Neurology
Division of Vascular and Critical Care Neurology
Phone: (804) 828-7929
Email: Jessica.Johns@vcuhealth.org
Usaamah Khan, M.D.
Assistant Professor
Usaamah Khan, M.D.
Assistant Professor
Neurology
Neurocritical Care
Email: Usaamah.Khan@vcuhealth.org
Alicia Machado, ACNPC-AG
Nurse Practitioner
Alicia Machado, ACNPC-AG
Nurse Practitioner
Department of Neurology
Division of Neurocritical Care
Phone: 804-828-5219
Email: alicia.machado@vcuhealth.org
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Shraddha Mainali, M.D.
Associate Professor
Shraddha Mainali, M.D.
Associate Professor
Department of Neurology
Division of Vascular and Critical Care Neurology
Phone: https://medschool.vc
Emily Willard, AGACNP
Nurse Practitioner
Emily Willard, AGACNP
Nurse Practitioner
Neurology
Neurocritical Care Nurse Practitioner
Phone: (804) 828-9350
Email: Emily.Willard@vcuhealth.org
Meagan Wright, AGACNP
Nurse Practitioner
Meagan Wright, AGACNP
Nurse Practitioner
Neurology
Neurocritical Care Nurse Practitioner
Phone: (804) 828-9350
Email: Meagan.Wright@vcuhealth.org
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
Ellie Carrell, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor
Ellie Carrell, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor
Neurology
Assistant Professor of Neurology
Email: Ellie.Carrell@vcuhealth.org
Samuel Carrell, M.D., Ph.D.
Assistant Professor and Associate Director, Center for Inherited Myology Research (CIMR)
Samuel Carrell, M.D., Ph.D.
Assistant Professor and Associate Director, Center for Inherited Myology Research (CIMR)
Neurology
Associate Director, Center for Inherited Myology Research (CIMR)
Phone: 804-828-6938
Email: Samuel.Carrell@vcuhealth.org
Thomas Chelimsky, M.D.
Professor and Director, Comprehensive Autonomic Center
Thomas Chelimsky, M.D.
Professor and Director, Comprehensive Autonomic Center
Neurology
Director, Comprehensive Autonomic Center
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
Alyson Fiorillo, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor
Alyson Fiorillo, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor
Department of Neurology
Division of Neuromuscular Medicine
Michelle Gebhardt
Nurse Patient Navigator
Michelle Gebhardt
Nurse Patient Navigator
Neurology
Division: Neuromuscular Medicine
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
Christopher Heier, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor
Christopher Heier, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor
Department of Neurology
Division of Neuromuscular Medicine
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-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
Maha Alattar, M.D.
Associate Professor, Division of Sleep Medicine Chief
Maha Alattar, M.D.
Associate Professor, Division of Sleep Medicine Chief
Department of Neurology
Divisions: Adult Neurology, Sleep Medicine.
Phone: (804) 828-7929
Email: Maha.Alattar@vcuhealth.org
Shannon Jenkins, M.D.
Assistant Professor
Shannon Jenkins, M.D.
Assistant Professor
Neurology
Division of Sleep Medicine
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
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
Vascular Neurology
Daniel Falcao, D.O., FAAN
Associate Professor, Division of Vascular Neurology Chief
Daniel Falcao, D.O., FAAN
Associate Professor, Division of Vascular Neurology Chief
Department of Neurology
Phone: (804) 828-7929
Email: daniel.falcao@vcuhealth.org
Joy Cannon, FNP
Nurse Practitioner
Joy Cannon, FNP
Nurse Practitioner
Department of Neurology
Division of Vascular and Critical Care Neurology
Adult Neurology Inpatient APP Lead
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 Clinical Pharmacist
Travis Gatesman, Pharm.D
Affiliate Associate Professor Clinical Pharmacist
Department of Neurology
Division of Vascular and Critical Care Neurology
Clinical Pharmacist
Phone: (804) 828-7929
Taylor Haight, M.D.
Assistant Professor
Taylor Haight, M.D.
Assistant Professor
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
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, PhD, FNP, RN
Stroke Program Director
Stacie C. Stevens, PhD, FNP, RN
Stroke Program Director
Comprehensive Stroke Center
Division of Vascular and Critical Care Neurology
Stroke Program Director
Phone: (804) 828-7929
Email: stacie.stevens@vcuhealth.org
Georgene Wood, FNP
Nurse Practitioner
Georgene Wood, FNP
Nurse Practitioner
Department of Neurology
Division of Vascular and Critical Care Neurology
Adult Neurology Outpatient APP Lead
Phone: (804) 828-7929
Email: Georgene.Wood@vcuhealth.org
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