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Samer Kassar, MD, is a board-certified neurologist and the lead practitioner at Midwest Neurology Associates, P.C. in Dyer, Indiana. In addition to patient care, Dr. Kassar uses his medical expertise to act as a leader, guide, and educator for the staff. His range of medical knowledge contributes greatly to the breadth of services offered at Midwest Neurology Associates, from routine diagnosis to neurological critical care.

Born in Damascus, Syria, Dr. Kassar received his Doctor of Medicine from the University of Damascus School of Medicine, graduating with honors at the top of his class. He then relocated to the US and completed his residency at Saint Louis University, School of Medicine in St. Louis, Missouri.

Following his residency, Dr. Kassar worked as an internal medicine hospitalist at Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion, Illinois, as well as an emergency room physician at the VA Medical Center, also in Marion. After working for a few years, Dr. Kassar decided he wanted to focus on neurology and completed his neurology residency at the Medical College of Georgia in Augusta, Georgia.

Dedicated to his career, Dr. Kassar has conducted extensive research and participated in many conferences. He’s also active within his professional community, acting as an interpreter and translator for Arabic to English and vice versa in a number of international medical conferences. Dr. Kassar previously trained physicians in Syria and provided medical care in and around Damascus to the underprivileged.

When he isn’t focused on helping change his patient’s lives, Dr. Kassar enjoys playing and watching soccer and traveling around the world. Continuous learning is Dr. Kasser’s personal mission, and he’s always looking for the latest and greatest techniques from medical practitioners around the world that would benefit his patients.

Teleneurology services offered by our neurologists:

Dr. Samer Kassar and Dr. Mazen Almidani

Midwest Neurology Associates, P.C. in Dyer, Indiana, is an adult and child neurology practice. The experienced neurology team treats patients from all around Northwest Indiana. The full-service neurology practice is equipped with the most advanced technology and conducts all testing and treatments at the office, including alternative therapies.

The neurology practice provides care for patients of all ages from 0 to 65+. The team specializes in many common neurological conditions, including seizures, dementia, multiple sclerosis, and neuropathy. The board-certified physicians also provide expert care for attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), dementia, and stroke.

Midwest Neurology Associates also specializes in pain management, providing care for those suffering from headaches and neuropathy, offering the most advanced treatments available, including nerve blocks and Botox® injections.

Midwest Neurology Associates is a full-service practice that utilizes many advanced modalities to assist patients in managing their neurological condition. To schedule an appointment with the board-certified physicians, call the office, or use the online booking button today.

Teleneurology services offered by our neurologists:

Dr. Samer Kassar and Dr. Mazen Almidani

Midwest Neurology Associates, P.C. in Dyer, Indiana, is an adult and child neurology practice. The experienced neurology team treats patients from all around Northwest Indiana. The full-service neurology practice is equipped with the most advanced technology and conducts all testing and treatments at the office, including alternative therapies.

The neurology practice provides care for patients of all ages from 0 to 65+. The team specializes in many common neurological conditions, including seizures, dementia, multiple sclerosis, and neuropathy. The board-certified physicians also provide expert care for attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), dementia, and stroke.

Midwest Neurology Associates also specializes in pain management, providing care for those suffering from headaches and neuropathy, offering the most advanced treatments available, including nerve blocks and Botox® injections.

Midwest Neurology Associates is a full-service practice that utilizes many advanced modalities to assist patients in managing their neurological condition. To schedule an appointment with the board-certified physicians, call the office, or use the online booking button today.

Samer Kassar, MD, is a board-certified neurologist and the lead practitioner at Midwest Neurology Associates, P.C. in Dyer, Indiana. In addition to patient care, Dr. Kassar uses his medical expertise to act as a leader, guide, and educator for the staff. His range of medical knowledge contributes greatly to the breadth of services offered at Midwest Neurology Associates, from routine diagnosis to neurological critical care.

Born in Damascus, Syria, Dr. Kassar received his Doctor of Medicine from the University of Damascus School of Medicine, graduating with honors at the top of his class. He then relocated to the US and completed his residency at Saint Louis University, School of Medicine in St. Louis, Missouri.

Following his residency, Dr. Kassar worked as an internal medicine hospitalist at Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion, Illinois, as well as an emergency room physician at the VA Medical Center, also in Marion. After working for a few years, Dr. Kassar decided he wanted to focus on neurology and completed his neurology residency at the Medical College of Georgia in Augusta, Georgia.

Dedicated to his career, Dr. Kassar has conducted extensive research and participated in many conferences. He’s also active within his professional community, acting as an interpreter and translator for Arabic to English and vice versa in a number of international medical conferences. Dr. Kassar previously trained physicians in Syria and provided medical care in and around Damascus to the underprivileged.

When he isn’t focused on helping change his patient’s lives, Dr. Kassar enjoys playing and watching soccer and traveling around the world. Continuous learning is Dr. Kasser’s personal mission, and he’s always looking for the latest and greatest techniques from medical practitioners around the world that would benefit his patients.

Teleneurology services offered by our neurologists:

Dr. Samer Kassar and Dr. Mazen Almidani

Midwest Neurology Associates, P.C. in Dyer, Indiana, is an adult and child neurology practice. The experienced neurology team treats patients from all around Northwest Indiana. The full-service neurology practice is equipped with the most advanced technology and conducts all testing and treatments at the office, including alternative therapies.

The neurology practice provides care for patients of all ages from 0 to 65+. The team specializes in many common neurological conditions, including seizures, dementia, multiple sclerosis, and neuropathy. The board-certified physicians also provide expert care for attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), dementia, and stroke.

Midwest Neurology Associates also specializes in pain management, providing care for those suffering from headaches and neuropathy, offering the most advanced treatments available, including nerve blocks and Botox® injections.

Midwest Neurology Associates is a full-service practice that utilizes many advanced modalities to assist patients in managing their neurological condition. To schedule an appointment with the board-certified physicians, call the office, or use the online booking button today.

Teleneurology services offered by our neurologists:

Dr. Samer Kassar and Dr. Mazen Almidani

Midwest Neurology Associates, P.C. in Dyer, Indiana, is an adult and child neurology practice. The experienced neurology team treats patients from all around Northwest Indiana. The full-service neurology practice is equipped with the most advanced technology and conducts all testing and treatments at the office, including alternative therapies.

The neurology practice provides care for patients of all ages from 0 to 65+. The team specializes in many common neurological conditions, including seizures, dementia, multiple sclerosis, and neuropathy. The board-certified physicians also provide expert care for attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), dementia, and stroke.

Midwest Neurology Associates also specializes in pain management, providing care for those suffering from headaches and neuropathy, offering the most advanced treatments available, including nerve blocks and Botox® injections.

Midwest Neurology Associates is a full-service practice that utilizes many advanced modalities to assist patients in managing their neurological condition. To schedule an appointment with the board-certified physicians, call the office, or use the online booking button today.

Allison Bellel, LSW, is a licensed social worker in the state of Illinois. She utilizes a direct, transparent, and individualized approach in her practice and encourages questions and feedback from her clients.

Allison has experience counseling clients ages 10 to 70+ in IOP, residential, and outpatient levels of care. Her work has included treatment of addictions/substance use, combat trauma, and mood disorders in active duty service members and veterans at Rush University Medical Center, under Michael Brennan, PsyD. Since 2015, she has also gained experience in case management, crisis intervention, psychoeducation curriculum development, and police social work.

Allison's clinical areas of focus include addictions and substance use; adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) and 'inner child' healing; developmental trauma; feelings of inadequacy, shame, or guilt; infidelity; interpersonal and relational challenges;'men’s issues’; military needs (including post-traumatic stress, substance use, and TBI); self-esteem challenges; and self-doubt.

In addition to her clinical work, Allison has a love for yoga and has completed studies under Jeanmarie Paolillo and Genevieve Yellin. She continues to develop her own yoga practice and incorporates breathwork, mindfulness, and other nervous system regulation strategies into her work with clients, as appropriate.

Allison earned her MSW degree from Western New Mexico University and is excited to return to clinical practice.

Grace is a Licensed Social Worker (LSW). Shaped by her past experiences, pursuing social work felt like the natural path forward. Providing children and families with compassionate, high-quality care is of utmost importance, as children enrich our lives and deserve dedicated support for their well-being and growth.

After earning her Master of Social Work degree from Aurora University in 2025, Grace obtained her LSW licensure and began working with children, adolescents, and families in a therapeutic setting. She is committed to using her knowledge, education, and skills to provide children and families with a safe, supportive space to heal, grow, and reach their fullest potential.

During her free time, Grace loves to spend time with her husband; together, they go on walks, visit friends and family, enjoy the outdoors, and frequent their favorite restaurant, Chipotle. Grace also loves to watch movies, read, and drink coffee!

Evelyn Orellana attended the University of Illinois Chicago (UIC) as a first-generation Latina. She obtained a Bachelor of Science in Integrated Health Studies with a Behavioral Health Concentration and a Minor in Public Health, following the Pre-Nursing track.

Outside of school and work, Evelyn dedicates her weekends to volunteering at UI Health. She has developed her interpersonal skills by being part of the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) and Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) teams. As a child life volunteer in the PICU and a baby cuddler in the NICU, she communicates and interacts with patients, parents, caregivers, and healthcare professionals to reduce stress during the patients' stay.

At MindfulTMS, Evelyn is excited to be part of the team as a Therapy Provider in Chicago. Here, she continues to apply her passion for healthcare to a wide variety of age groups. Evelyn is committed to assisting, advocating, and growing as she becomes part of your journey to provide the best care for your mental well-being.

Evelyn welcomes anyone with mental health challenges to join us at Mindful TMS Neurocare Centers. Reaching out is the hardest part, and we take care of the rest to make your mental health journey as healthy as possible.