Cardiologist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Chiropractor providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Dentist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Dermatologist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Family Physician providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
OB-GYN providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Ophthalmologist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Orthopedic Surgeon providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Pediatrician providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Physical Therapist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Podiatrist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Psychiatrist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Sussel Vega Pupo, APRN began her career in medicine as an LPN before going on to receive her BSN. As a RN she worked as a charge nurse in the neuro intensive care unit as well as a critical care nurse before receiving her MSN from Florida National University. Sussel takes pride in providing the highest level of care to all patients.
Fawzi Abukhalil, MD, is a neurologist with a sub-specialty in neuro-ophthalmology. He treats patients at The Neurology Institute in Coral Springs and Sunrise, Florida. Dr. Abukhalil is well-liked by his patients and known for providing compassionate and thorough care. Dr. Abukhalil is fluent in English and Arabic.
Dr. Abukhalil attended medical school at MISR University for Science and Technology in Egypt. He completed his neurology residency at Harbor UCLA Medical Center in West Carson, California, before completing a neuro-ophthalmology fellowship and post-doctoral research at Bascom Palmer Eye Institute at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine in Miami, Florida.
Dr. Abukhalil has been a principal investigator in numerous clinical research trials, given many lectures on a wide range of topics in neurology, and published articles in several medical journals. He is widely published and offers expertise in neuro-ophthalmological disorders.
Dr. Abukhalil is currently accepting new and existing patients at The Neurology Institute offices in Coral Springs and Sunrise, Florida.
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.
Dr. Georgy Cherkassky is a board-certified neurologist with comprehensive training and experience in diagnosing and treating a wide range of neurological conditions. Following his undergraduate major in Psychology at New York's Hunter College, he earned his medical degree from SABA University School of Medicine, followed by a neurology residency at The University of Tennessee Health Science Center, where he also completed an advanced fellowship in Clinical Neurophysiology. Dr. Cherkassky is certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology and has a strong clinical background in vascular neurology that includes practicing in New Jersey before relocating to Florida. Known for his thorough and patient-centered approach, Dr. Cherkassky is committed to delivering high-quality neurological care with a focus on stroke prevention, cerebrovascular disease, and complex neurological disorders.
Ivan Mikolaenko, MD, is a neurologist who completed medical school in Ukraine. He was a post-doctoral Fellow in Neurology at John’s Hopkins School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD. He finished his neurology residency at the University of Tennessee in Memphis. Following that, he completed a Neuro Critical Care Fellowship, Department of Neurology and Neurosurgery, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, Virginia.
Dr. Mikolaenko is well versed in EMG NCS as well as reading EEG’s. He’s an experienced and diligent physician who’s proficient in many neurological disorders.
He has practiced for many years in New York and looks forward to serving the South Florida community.
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.
Jenny Carolina Reategui, MD, is a Board-Certified Neurologist specializing in neurophysiology/epilepsy. She began her career in nursing before moving on to medical school at the University of Nevada, School of Medicine. Dr. Reategui completed neurology residency at the University of Miami.
Dr. Reategui went on to complete Neurophysiology and Epilepsy Fellowship at the University of Miami, she has training in electroencephalogram interpretation (ambulatory EEG, cvEEG, ICU EEG, sEEG), specializes in treating patients with epilepsy and is well published.
Dr. Reategui is currently accepting both new and established patients at The Neurology Institute. She looks forward to providing you with the highest level of care possible.
Dr. Muhammad Ismail, MD, is a board certified and fellowship trained Neurologist with over 25 years of experience in Coral Springs, FL. Dr. Ismail completed his Medical Internship from Long Island Jewish Hospital, Albert Einstein School of Medicine, his Neurology Residency training from Jackson Memorial Hospital, University of Miami, and his Fellowship in Neurophysiology from Wayne State University in Detroit, Michigan.
Dr. Ismail diagnoses and treats neurological disorders of the brain, spinal cord, peripheral nerves, and muscles. He performs EEG (Electroencephalography) and EMG (Electromyography) procedures. He accepts most insurance plans and is affiliated with multiple hospitals including Broward Health North, HCA Florida Northwest Hospital, Broward Health Coral Springs, and HCA Florida Woodmont Hospital.
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.
Meliana Trinidad, MD, is board-certified in neurology and internal medicine. She works with patients at The Neurology Institute in Coral Springs and Sunrise, Florida. Dr.Trinidad is very compassionate and finds it rewarding to provide medical care to patients and assist in their treatment. Dr. Trinidad is fluent in English and Spanish. She is able to speak medical Portuguese and Turkish.
Dr.Trinidad received her medical degree from the University of Puerto Rico. After graduating, she went on to complete her residency and fellowship in internal medicine at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center in San Juan, Puerto Rico.
To further her education, Dr. Trinidad completed her neurology residency at the University of Miami in Coral Gables, Florida, and a fellowship training in neurophysiology/epilepsy.
She is very passionate about neurology and approaches each patient as an individual.
Dr.Trinidad is currently accepting both new and existing patients at The Neurology Institute in Coral Springs and Sunrise, Florida. She looks forward to providing you with the highest care possible.
Ivan Mikolaenko, MD, is a neurologist who completed medical school in Ukraine. He was a post-doctoral Fellow in Neurology at John’s Hopkins School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD. He finished his neurology residency at the University of Tennessee in Memphis. Following that, he completed a Neuro Critical Care Fellowship, Department of Neurology and Neurosurgery, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, Virginia.
Dr. Mikolaenko is well versed in EMG NCS as well as reading EEG’s. He’s an experienced and diligent physician who’s proficient in many neurological disorders.
He has practiced for many years in New York and looks forward to serving the South Florida community.
Dr. Hylton is a licensed clinical psychologist specializing in Clinical Neuropsychology. She graduated from the University of Florida with a double major in Psychology and Criminology and went on to study at Nova Southeastern University in Davie, Florida, with emphasis in Forensic Psychology. While enduring her graduate studies, she discovered a fascination with the inner workings of the brain and its overall effects. With this interest, Dr. Hylton continued to build the foundation of her training with specialization in neuropsychology, study of the brain and the nervous system’s influence on an individual’s cognition and behavior. She has broad experience in the field of psychology such as specialized psychotherapy for those suffering traumas and experience providing individual and group Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), administering psychological evaluations to children and/or parents for guardianship, as well as research. Dr. Hylton specializes in neuropsychological evaluation and testing.
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.
Fawzi Abukhalil, MD, is a neurologist with a sub-specialty in neuro-ophthalmology. He treats patients at The Neurology Institute in Coral Springs and Sunrise, Florida. Dr. Abukhalil is well-liked by his patients and known for providing compassionate and thorough care. Dr. Abukhalil is fluent in English and Arabic.
Dr. Abukhalil attended medical school at MISR University for Science and Technology in Egypt. He completed his neurology residency at Harbor UCLA Medical Center in West Carson, California, before completing a neuro-ophthalmology fellowship and post-doctoral research at Bascom Palmer Eye Institute at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine in Miami, Florida.
Dr. Abukhalil has been a principal investigator in numerous clinical research trials, given many lectures on a wide range of topics in neurology, and published articles in several medical journals. He is widely published and offers expertise in neuro-ophthalmological disorders.
Dr. Abukhalil is currently accepting new and existing patients at The Neurology Institute offices in Coral Springs and Sunrise, Florida.
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.
Jenny Carolina Reategui, MD, is a Board-Certified Neurologist specializing in neurophysiology/epilepsy. She began her career in nursing before moving on to medical school at the University of Nevada, School of Medicine. Dr. Reategui completed neurology residency at the University of Miami.
Dr. Reategui went on to complete Neurophysiology and Epilepsy Fellowship at the University of Miami, she has training in electroencephalogram interpretation (ambulatory EEG, cvEEG, ICU EEG, sEEG), specializes in treating patients with epilepsy and is well published.
Dr. Reategui is currently accepting both new and established patients at The Neurology Institute. She looks forward to providing you with the highest level of care possible.
