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.
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.
Jesus Vargas Soto, APRN is a foreign physician from Venezuela. Upon relocating to the United States, he began working in the medical field as an RN. He continued his education in the United States to earn his MSN-Family Nurse Practitioner degree. Jesus is a caring and compassionate provider who enjoys providing patients with high-quality care. He has extensive experience in the medical field and is now accepting 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. 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.
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.
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.
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.
