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Dr. Pawar is double board certified in Neurology and Vascular Neurology with an interest in hyperacute management of stroke and establishing systems of care. He received his medical degree at B.J. Medical College in India before going on to Good Samaritan Hospital in Cincinnati, Ohio to complete an Internal Medicine residency followed by neurology residencies at Loyola Medical Center in Chicago and the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis. Following completion of his residencies, Dr. Pawar completed Fellowships in Vascular Neurology at the University of Pennsylvania, Endovascular Neurosurgery and Interventional Radiology at Abington Memorial Hospital in Pennsylvania, and Advanced Vascular Neurology at the Medical University of South Carolina. He is coming to us from Duke University Medical Center where he served as Stroke Medical Director. He is widely published. He has varied interests and has participated in multiple clinical trials.

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.

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. 

Dr. Quinones Herrero specializes in 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 Neuro-Immunological disorders, especially Multiple Sclerosis. Dr. Quinones Herrero is available to new and established patients at The Neurology Institute.

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.

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.

Allan Herskowitz, MD is a board-certified neurologist who practices general neurology at The Neurology Group, a renowned neurological practice in Miami. With 50 years of medical experience, Dr. Herskowitz provides a complete range of services for patients with neurological disorders. His specialties are sports medicine and Botox® therapy.  

Dr. Herskowitz currently serves as medical director and team physician for the Miami Heat NBA basketball team, a position he’s held since 1988. He’s also the medical director of the Neuromuscular Treatment Institute, and an Associate Professor of Neurology at Florida International University Medical School. Dr. Herskowitz is a founding member of the Neuroscience Department at Baptist Health Systems, and currently serves as the Chief of Neurology at Baptist Hospital of Miami. He is affiliated with Baptist Health South Florida, Jackson Hospital in Miami, West Kendall Baptist Hospital, and South Miami Hospital.

A native of New York, Dr. Herskowitz received his bachelor’s degree in chemistry from the University of Florida, and obtained his medical degree from the University of Miami School of Medicine. He went on to complete his internship at the Tuft’s Division-Boston City Hospital and his residency at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine in New York. He’s a fellow of both the American College of Physicians and the American Academy of Neurology. He is also an Associate Professor of Neurology at Florida International University Medical School.

Dr. Herskowitz has given dozens of lectures on a wide range of neurological topics and published numerous articles in peer-reviewed journals. He’s actively involved in neurological research and community education.

Bernard Gran, MD is a board-certified neurologist with more than 40 years of medical experience. He provides comprehensive care for patients affected by brain, spinal cord, and nerve disorders at The Neurology Group, a state-of-the-art practice in Miami.

Dr. Gran offers a full range of general neurology services, including neurological disease treatment, sleep disorder management, and post-stroke recovery. He specializes in helping patients manage chronic migraines, and is an expert in the diagnosis and treatment of epilepsy.  

A native of Cuba, Dr. Gran moved to the United States as a child and graduated from high school in Hollywood, Florida. After earning his undergraduate degree from the University of Florida in Gainesville, Dr. Gran received his medical degree from the University of Miami School of Medicine.

He went on to complete his internship and residency in neurology at the Jackson Memorial Hospital in Miami. He also completed a one-year fellowship in neuroimmunology at the National Institute of Health.

Dr. Gran served as a voluntary associate clinical professor at the University of Miami School of Medicine for nearly two decades. He is a member of several neurological organizations, and is affiliated with Baptist Health South Florida, Jackson Hospital in Miami, West Kendall Baptist Hospital, and South Miami Hospital. He is also an Associate Professor of Neurology at Florida International University Medical School.

Brad J. Herskowitz, MD is a board-certified neurologist with just over 20 years of medical experience. He practices general neurology at The Neurology Group, a cutting-edge, research-driven medical practice in Miami that serves patients from communities across southeastern Florida.

Dr. Herskowitz has special training in comprehensive stroke and Alzheimer's Disease, concussion treatment, sleep disorder management, and migraine therapy. He’s also an expert in Botox® injection therapy for both cosmetic and neurological conditions.

Dr. Herskowitz 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 previously served as a Florida boxing ringside physician, and is currently a team physician for the Miami Heat NBA basketball team. He’s also the Clinical Assistant Professor for the Department of Neurology at Florida International University Medical School.

After receiving his undergraduate degree from the University of Florida, Dr. Herskowitz obtained his medical degree from the University of Miami School of Medicine. He completed a two-year internal medicine residency at the University of Miami-Jackson Memorial Hospital before going on to complete a three-year neurology residency at Yale-New Haven Hospital, where he was chief resident.

Dr. Herskowitz a member of the American Academy of Neurology, the American Medical Association, and the American Society for Professional Ringside Physicians.

In addition to his office practice at The Neurology Group, Dr. Herskowitz is on staff at Baptist Health, West Kendall,  Baptist South Miami Hospital, and Jackson South.

Sergio Jaramillo, MD,FAASM is board-certified in both neurology and sleep medicine, and provides comprehensive care for patients affected by sleep disorders and other neurological problems. At The Neurology Group in Miami, Dr. Jaramillo uses his medical expertise, listening skills, and compassion to help patients from southeastern Florida improve their quality of life.

As a physician who understands the far-reaching effects of chronic sleep loss, Dr. Jaramillo strives to deliver effective treatment plans for patients with insomnia, sleep apnea, restless leg syndrome, and other frustrating sleep disorders. He also offers a complete menu of general neurology services, including diagnostic testing and treatment for migraines, spinal cord problems, and chronic neurological diseases. Including Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's Disease, Peripheral Nerve disease, Myasthenia Gravis, stroke and others.

Dr. Jaramillo earned his undergraduate degree in biology at the University of Tampa. He then received his medical degree, graduating with honors, from The Medical School of the Americas, located on the island of Nevis in the Caribbean.

He completed an internship in internal medicine at Northside Hospital in Youngstown, Ohio, before going on to complete a three-year residency in neurology at Georgetown University Hospital in Washington, DC, where he was chief resident. After serving as chief resident at GUH and the Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Washington, DC, Dr. Jaramillo completed his fellowship in sleep medicine at George Washington University Hospital.

Dr. Jaramillo speaks English, Spanish, and French. He’s currently is affiliated with Baptist Health South Florida, Jackson Hospital in Miami, West Kendall Baptist Hospital, and South Miami Hospital. He is also an Associate Professor of Neurology at Florida International University Medical School.

As a physician who specializes in diagnosing and treating patients with epilepsy, Dr. Pinzon has a deep interest in advancing research in his field. Throughout the years, he has continuously published neuroscience research papers in peer-reviewed journals, and his current research interest involves improving diagnostic techniques for use in general neurology and epilepsy. He currently serves as Director of the Epilepsy Program at the Baptist Hospital Neuroscience Center.

Dr. Pinzon received his medical degree from Rosario University in Bogota, Colombia, which included clerkships at the University of Miami-Jackson Memorial Hospital.

His interest in electrophysiology and biotechnology led him to pursue engineering courses at Boston University and Harvard, where his work involved the development of electrophysiological techniques for assessment and treatment of spinal cord injury paradigms. He went on to complete his master’s and PhD degrees in biomedical engineering at the University of Miami.

After moving to New York City, Dr. Pinzon completed his internship at Jacobi Medical Center and his residency at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine Montefiore Medical Center. He returned to Miami to complete a fellowship in clinical neurophysiology-epilepsy at Miami Children’s Hospital.

Dr. Pinzon is a Clinical Assistant Professor of Neurology at Florida International University Medical School; he also holds a second appointment in the School of Engineering. He is affiliated with Baptist Health South Florida, Jackson Hospital in Miami, West Kendall Baptist Hospital, and South Miami Hospital. He is also an Associate Professor of Neurology at Florida International University Medical School. 

Miguel Melo-Bicchi, MD, is an experienced, exceptionally skilled adult neurologist serving patients in and around Miami, Florida. Currently practicing at The Neurology Group, Dr. Melo-Bicchi adds his expertise to a world-class, research-driven neurology practice. 

Dr. Melo-Bicchi received his medical degree from the Universidad Iberoamericana School of Medicine in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. Relocating to the United States, he completed his residency at Rutgers New Jersey Medical School in Newark, New Jersey. 

Selected for a prestigious fellowship, Dr. Melo-Bicchi moved to the University of Maryland Medical Center to further his studies in epilepsy and electroencephalograms (EEGs). Finally, he moved to Florida to study Multiple Sclerosis and Neuroimmunology at the University of Miami. He has remained ever since. 

To best serve his patients, Dr. Melo-Bicchi is a member of the American Board of Neurology and Psychiatry and the American Board of Epilepsy. These memberships allow him to stay on the cutting-edge of neurologic advances. 

Previously in practice at First Choice Neurology, also located in Miami, Florida, Dr. Melo-Bicchi welcomes new and returning patients to his new place of practice.

 

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.