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.
Brittnie Poucely, APRN has been in healthcare since 2009. She worked as a RN in the hospital setting before receiving her MSN from Purdue Global University.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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. 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.
