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Nina Tsakadze, MD, PhD is a Board Certified Neurologist, who holds double Board Certification – in Adult Neurology from the American Board of Neurology and Psychiatry (ABNP) and Headache Medicine from the United Council for Neurological Subspecialties (UCNS).
Dr. Tsakadze is one of only a handful of certified headache specialists in the country. She completed Neurology Residency and Fellowship in Headache and Facial Pain at the University of South Florida, Tampa, FL. She also completed Thrombosis Vascular Training Fellowship at Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN and Postdoctoral Fellowship from the American Heart Association at the University of Louisville, KY. Dr. Tsakadze has PhD in Medical Science/Biochemistry and is an Associate Professor of Neurology at the University of Central Florida. During her tenure at Orlando VA she established Headache Center of Excellence. She has numerous publications and presentations at the scientific meetings nationally and internationally, and is an active member of the American Academy of Neurology (AAN) and American Headache Society (AHS).
Dr. Tsakadze treats patients with various neurological disorders. She is currently accepting new patients and looks forward to welcoming them to new practice locations in Florida.
Clair Cascella, MD, is a skilled board-certified neurologist practicing at Complete Neurological Care, which has locations in Forest Hills and Queens, and Financial District, Midtown, and in Manhattan, plus Valley Stream and Hicksville, New York. Additionally, in offices in Boca Raton and Boynton Beach, Florida.
Dr. Cascella obtained her medical degree from Stony Brook School of Medicine in Stony Brook, New York, and subsequently completed a medical internship at Winthrop University Hospital in Mineola, New York. She then completed a neurology residency at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine’s Montefiore Medical Center. She was then awarded a Fellowship in clinical neurophysiology and neuromuscular disease with a special interest in electromyography (EMG) at Albert Einstein.
Dr. Clair Cascella has published in multiple peer-reviewed journals, including “Headache.” She is board certified in neurology by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology and is an active member of the American Academy of Neurology.
Dr. Cascella is currently accepting new patients and looks forward to welcoming them to Complete Neurological Care.
Dr. Vikas Shetty obtained his medical degree from Howard University College of Medicine in Washington, D.C.. He subsequently completed a medical internship at Northwell Health- North Shore- Long Island Jewish Medical Center in New Hyde Park, New York. Dr. Shetty then completed his neurology residency at the same institution, where he gained extensive experience in managing a wide range of neurological conditions.
He was later awarded a fellowship in epilepsy at Northwell Health, focusing on advanced epilepsy care, including interpreting complex EEGs and managing refractory epilepsy cases. Dr. Shetty is board-certified in neurology and epilepsy by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. His professional interests include epilepsy management and clinical neurophysiology.
Christopher Bondoc, MD is a board certified neurologist practicing at Complete Neurological Care at the Valley Stream and Forest Hills offices. He completed medical school at the Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University in Philadelphia, PA. He went on to complete his neurology residency at Westchester Medical Center in Westchester, NY. After residency, he was awarded subspecialty fellowship training at the Mass General Brigham and Harvard Medical School Combined Headache Fellowship in Boston, MA, where he focused on the diagnosis and management of various headache and facial pain disorders. During his fellowship, he honed his abilities in treatments for these conditions, including Botox for migraine, trigger point injections, and nerve blocks.
He is an active member of the American Academy of Neurology and the American Headache Society and has presented works at the American Academy of Neurology Annual Meeting and American Headache Society Annual Scientific Meeting. He specializes in headache and facial pain disorders, including migraine, tension headache, cluster headache, trigeminal neuralgia, occipital neuralgia, as well as seeing general neurology cases.
He was born and raised in New York, on Long Island and the NYC area, where he continues to live with his wife, three sons, and his extensive comic book collection. He is dedicated to the thorough care of his patients through listening, understanding, and collaboration on the issues and concerns that are important to them.
Samuel Apeatu, MD, is a skilled, board-certified neurologist practicing at Complete Neurological Care. The practice has locations in Forest Hills and Queens, and the Financial District, Midtown, and in Manhattan, plus Valley Stream and Hicksville, New York. Additionally, in offices in Boca Raton and Boynton Beach, Florida.
Dr. Apeatu obtained his medical degree from the University of Ghana Medical School in West Africa. He completed his pediatric residency training at New York Medical College, Lincoln Hospital Affiliation. He then completed his pediatric neurology fellowship at Schneider Children’s Hospital Long Island Campus for the Albert Einstein College of Medicine. Dr. Apeatu was also a fellow at Long Island Jewish Medical Center for epilepsy and electroencephalography. Prior to joining the Complete Neurological Care family, he’s worked in multiple neurology units throughout New York City and Pennsylvania.
Dr. Samuel Apeatu is a published and board-certified pediatric neurologist from the American Board of Pediatrics. Additionally, he is an active member of the American Academy of Neurology, the Child Neurology Society, and the American Medical Association.
Robert J. Friedman, M.D. is triple board-certified in Neurology, Pain Management, and Neuromuscular Medicine. Dr. Friedman has special interests and expertise in nerve and muscle problems (pinched nerves, neuropathy, muscle spasm, and nerve testing), and chronic pain (back pain, fibromyalgia, RSD/CRPS, headache, neuropathic pain). He is a member of the following organizations: American Academy of Pain Medicine, American Association of Neuromuscular & Electrodiagnostic, Medicine, American Academy of Neurology, Florida Society of Neurology and Florida Academy of Pain Medicine. With a Doctorate of Medicine from the University of Pittsburgh and a medical internship in Internal Medicine at Allegheny General Hospital, Dr. Friedman completed his residency as Chief Resident in Neurology at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center. He received additional training as a Clinical Fellow in the Department of Neurology (Pain Management) at Johns Hopkins University, and in TMS at Harvard Medical School.
Natalia Quinones Herrero, MD, is a Board Certified neurologist at The Neurology Institute, which has locations in Coral Springs, Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. She specializes in diagnosing and treating neuroimmunology/multiple sclerosis.
After receiving her medical degree from the Universidad Autonoma de Guadalajara in Mexico, she went on to complete her residency in Neurology at Augusta University Medical Center in Georgia, where she was chief resident. Upon completion of residency, Dr. Quinones Herrero went on to Fellowship in clinical multiple sclerosis at the Rhode Island Hospital and Women Alpert Medical School of Brown University.
Dr. Quinones Herrero is very passionate about neurology and, more specifically, multiple sclerosis. She is highly involved in clinical research and well-versed in cutting-edge therapeutic options for various neuroimmunological disorders, especially multiple sclerosis.
To schedule an appointment with Dr. Quinones Herrero or another member of the team at The Neurology Institute, call the nearest office or request an appointment online today.
Sonia Kalirao, MD, is a board-certified neurologist and clinical neurophysiologist. She provides patients with the highest levels of care at The Neurology Institute in Coral Springs, Florida. Dr. Kalirao serves as the Program Director for Neurology Residency at Westside Regional and Northwest Medical Center. She sits on multiple committees and works with multiple organizations to ensure the highest level of comprehensive patient care.
Dr. Kalirao completed her neurology residency at New York Medical College in New York and a clinical neurophysiology fellowship at the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis, Minnesota with epilepsy at Minnesota Epilepsy Group, Minnesota.
Dr. Kalirao's sees all spectrums of neurology disorders with emphasis on clinical neurophysiology, epilepsy, intra-operative monitoring, EEG, EMG, and using onabotulinum toxin A (Botox®) and rimabotulinum toxin B (Myobloc®).
Dr. Kalirao has experience treating patients of all types and complexities. She is widely published and acts as a principal investigator for multiple ongoing clinical trials in various neurological disorders. She has given dozens of lectures on a wide range of neurological topics and is actively involved in neurological research and education.
Throughout the years, Dr. Kalirao has received multiple awards for patient satisfaction. She believes in personalized, compassionate care. Dr. Kalirao is on staff as faculty with various institutions in South Florida and believes in offering the latest in patient care.
Dr. Kalirao is passionate about treating patients, improving the quality of care, educating others, and conducting research.
Dr. Giovanna Basilio is a bilingual (English/Spanish) clinician. She received her PsyD in Clinical Psychology with a forensic concentration at Nova Southeastern University in South Florida. She has broad clinical experience with minors, adults, and older adults across correctional, community, and healthcare sites. She has also contributed to the development of competency restoration programs in Broward and Palm Beach Counties and published a Springer book chapter on cultural considerations in sex trafficking.
Her research interests include potentially traumatic events across immigrant and non-immigrant populations, best practices for assessment and treatment, and severe mental illness in diverse settings. Dr. Basilio specializes in psychological evaluations and trauma-informed therapy.
Dr. Kurako is a caring and compassionate Board Certified Neurologist. Who specializes in neuromuscular disorders and movement disorders.
Dr. Kurako received her medical degree from the Dnepropetrovsk Medical Academy in Dnepropetrovsk, Ukraine. She completed her neurology residency at Cleveland Clinic in Florida. Dr. Kurako was also a movement disorders research fellow at Cleveland Clinic in Florida. She then went on to complete neuromuscular fellowship at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Harvard Medical School in Boston, Massachusetts.
Dr. Kurako is passionate about educating future physicians as an Assistant Clinical Professor at the University of Connecticut School of Medicine and Florida State University College of Medicine as well as an Assistant Professor of Neurology at the University of Central Florida. She is widely published and continues to participate in multiple clinical trials.
Mayur C. Maniar, MD, is a mindful and attentive board-certified neurology specialist providing patient care at The Neurology Institute in Coral Springs and Sunrise, Florida.
Dr. Maniar received his medical degree from the University of Bombay in India. Since completing his neurology residency and fellowship in neuromuscular disorder at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit, Michigan, he has been serving the community in South Florida.
Dr. Maniar is a widely published physician with a vast array of lectures under his belt. He is also a member of the American Academy of Neurology and the American Association of Electrodiagnostic Medicine.
Dr. Maniar looks forward to providing his patients with advanced technological expertise in neurological nerve conduction tests and EMGs.
He is pleased to be a part of the medical professional team at The Neurology Institute’s Coral Springs and Sunrise locations.
Mahsa Pahlavanzadeh, MD, is a Board-Certified Neurologist who specializes in epilepsy. She has a calm and caring approach with her patients. She enjoys collaborating with her patients in order to provide them with exceptional medical care.
Dr. Pahlavanzadeh received her medical degree from the University of Kerman School of Medicine. After receiving her medical degree, Dr. Pahlavanzadeh went on to complete her neurology residency at Virginia Tech Carilion and epilepsy fellowship at the University of Florida School of Medicine.
Dr. Pahlavanzadeh accepts new and established patients at The Neurology Institute in Fort Lauderdale and Sunrise.
Menachem Nagar, MD, is a neurologist with specialized training in vascular neurology. He works closely with patients at The Neurology Institute in Coral Springs and Sunrise, Florida. Dr. Nagar is fluent in English, Yiddish and Arabic.
Dr. Nagar completed medical school at the Technion Faculty of Medicine in Israel and his neurology training – including residency and fellowship in vascular neurology – at Tulane University in New Orleans, Louisiana.
Dr. Nagar is skilled in diagnosing and treating diverse acute and chronic neurological conditions. He also has strong skills in interpersonal communication, teamwork, and patient care.
His interests in neurology are broad-ranging, including stroke, acute care, hospital-based neurology, neuro-immunology, and epilepsy. Dr. Nagar is trained in multiple neuro-diagnostic modalities, including neurovascular ultrasound.
Overall, Dr. Nagar's approach to medicine welcomes all patients, even those with the most challenging neurological disorders.
Dr. Nagar currently accepts new and existing patients and looks forward to partnering with those in his care.
