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After years of hard work and strenuous studying, I began practicing as a professional Neurologist in 2000. My extensive medical knowledge, combined with an ongoing curiosity to learn about the latest trends, define my success in the medical field. Founder & CMO - Advanced NeuroCare, LLC Morristown & Flanders, NJ Dec. 2012 - July 2014; Feb. 2019-current Fee-for-service clinical practice specializing in neuropsychopharmacological management of complex cognitive, emotional and behavioral sequelae of acquired brain injury. Also experienced in dementias, movement disorders, seizure disorders, headache, spasticity; and non-invasive, multimodal neuromodulation, QEEG, Neurofeedback

Dr. Reema Iqbal is a family medicine physician with a heart for people, a mind for science, and a passion for the stories that shape health.

She recently completed a Sleep Medicine Fellowship in Connecticut, following her Family Medicine training at Hackensack Meridian Health – Ocean University Medical Center in New Jersey. Her journey to medicine has spanned continents and disciplines, reinforcing her commitment to whole-person care rooted in empathy, evidence, and advocacy.

Before entering medicine, Dr. Iqbal studied Applied Mathematics and Statistics at Stony Brook University. While she loved solving complex problems, she became even more intrigued by the human stories behind the data — the why behind the numbers. That curiosity led her to pursue her medical degree at the American University of Antigua, where she gained a global perspective on healthcare and a deep commitment to equity.

Her clinical path has been rich with experiences — from presenting rare cases at state-level conferences to helping patients manage sleep disorders that quietly affect every aspect of their lives. She is especially passionate about preventative medicine, recognizing its power to reduce long-term risk, improve quality of life, and empower patients to take ownership of their health.

A strong advocate for leadership and policy, Dr. Iqbal has served as the New Jersey State Resident Director for the New Jersey Academy of Family Physicians and held leadership roles with the New York State Academy of Family Physicians. She brings that same drive to every patient interaction, believing that systemic change and compassionate care go hand in hand.

Fluent in English, Urdu, Punjabi, Hindi, and conversational in American Sign Language, Dr. Iqbal sees language as a bridge to connection and healing. At her core, she believes listening is as important as diagnosing — and that compassion is one of medicine’s most powerful tools. She is honored to walk alongside her patients as they navigate their unique health journeys. For 2026, Dr. Iqbal has been notably elected to the Board of Directors for the prestigious Connecticut Academy of Family Physicians.

Dr. Micic specializes in neurology and pediatric neurology. She earned her medical degree from the University of Nis Faculty of Medicine, serving multiple locations across NY. Dr. Micic completed an internship at Clinical Center Nis in Serbia after obtaining her medical degree. Later, she also completed her fellowships in child neurology, one at the University of Belgrade, Serbia, one at the State University of New York, Stony Brook and another at the Baylor College of Medicine, Texas Children’s Hospital. Highly qualified, she also completed her residency in pediatrics at the Children’s Hospital of New Jersey at Newark Beth Israel Medical Center. Dr.

Samuel Apeatu, MD, is a skilled, board-certified neurologist practicing at Complete Neurological Care. The practice has locations in Forest Hills and Queens, and the Financial District, Midtown, and in Manhattan, plus Valley Stream and Hicksville, New York. Additionally, in offices in Boca Raton and Boynton Beach, Florida.

Dr. Apeatu obtained his medical degree from the University of Ghana Medical School in West Africa. He completed his pediatric residency training at New York Medical College, Lincoln Hospital Affiliation. He then completed his pediatric neurology fellowship at Schneider Children’s Hospital Long Island Campus for the Albert Einstein College of Medicine. Dr. Apeatu was also a fellow at Long Island Jewish Medical Center for epilepsy and electroencephalography. Prior to joining the Complete Neurological Care family, he’s worked in multiple neurology units throughout New York City and Pennsylvania.

Dr. Samuel Apeatu is a published and board-certified pediatric neurologist from the American Board of Pediatrics. Additionally, he is an active member of the American Academy of Neurology, the Child Neurology Society, and the American Medical Association.

Tamara Goodman, MD, is one of the exceptional neurologists practicing at Complete Neurological care, which has locations in Forest Hills and Queens, and the Financial District, Midtown, and in Manhattan, plus Valley Stream and Hicksville, New York. She is board-certified in neurology by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. 

After obtaining her medical degree from the American University of the Caribbean School of Medicine, she completed a medical internship at Flushing Hospital Medical Center and subsequently pursued her residency in neurology at the Northwell North Shore University Hospital- Zucker School of Medicine affiliated with Hofstra University. She continued at North Shore Hospital for a Fellowship in epilepsy and electroencephalography (EEG).

Dr. Goodman holds certifications in Botox® therapy for various conditions, including chronic migraine, cervical dystonia, and TMJ dysfunction. She speaks English and Russian, which makes her accessible to patients from a variety of cultural backgrounds. Dr. Goodman welcomes new patients to the practice who are seeking advanced patient-centered care for a wide array of neurological disorders such as vertigo, headache, syncope, memory loss, concussions, neuropathic pain, and epilepsy.

Kishan Patel, MD, is one of the board-certified neurologists practicing at New York City’s Complete Neurological Care, which has locations in Forest Hills and Queens, and Financial District, Midtown, and in Manhattan, plus Valley Stream and Hicksville, New York. Additionally, in offices in Boca Raton and Boynton Beach, Florida. He is currently an active member of the American Academy of Neurology (AN) and the American Medical Association (AMA).

Dr. Kishan Patel completed his undergraduate studies at Columbia University. He then continued on to Ross University, where he completed medical school. This was then followed by an internship at New York Medical College – Westchester Medical Center. Dr. Patel’s neurology residency took place at SUNY Upstate Medical University.

Dr. Patel treats patients ranging from ages in early adolescence to late adulthood with all types of diseases affecting the brain, spinal cord, nerves, and muscles. Dr. Patel has also treated patients dealing with Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, headaches, migraines, epilepsy, panic attacks, depression, and much more.

Clair Cascella, MD, is a skilled board-certified neurologist practicing at Complete Neurological Care, which has locations in Forest Hills and Queens, and Financial District, Midtown, and in Manhattan, plus Valley Stream and Hicksville, New York. Additionally, in offices in Boca Raton and Boynton Beach, Florida.

Dr. Cascella obtained her medical degree from Stony Brook School of Medicine in Stony Brook, New York, and subsequently completed a medical internship at Winthrop University Hospital in Mineola, New York. She then completed a neurology residency at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine’s Montefiore Medical Center. She was then awarded a Fellowship in clinical neurophysiology and neuromuscular disease with a special interest in electromyography (EMG) at Albert Einstein. 

Dr. Clair Cascella has published in multiple peer-reviewed journals, including “Headache.” She is board certified in neurology by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology and is an active member of the American Academy of Neurology.

Dr. Cascella is currently accepting new patients and looks forward to welcoming them to Complete Neurological Care.

Dr. Osher Rechester completed his undergraduate degree in Biochemistry at the University of Massachusetts Boston.

After completing his undergraduate degree, he did research at Harvard (Massachusetts General Hospital), where he worked in the laboratory of Shaw Warren, M.D., who directed a research lab which studied mediators of sepsis and inflammation.

He subsequently received his M.D. after completing medical school at NYMC School of Medicine in Westchester County, New York.

He then proceeded to do his medical internship and residency in Neurology at Westchester Medical Center.

After completing his medical training, he went on to do an international post-graduate fellowship in Ethics and Philosophy at the Heiden Institute in Israel. Dr. Rechester has contributed to multiple research publications and he has also won multiple research and scholarship awards.

He received a scholarship to attend the Penry Residents Epilepsy Program at Wake Forest University in 2022. He also presented on frontal lobe epilepsy at Epilepsy Grand Rounds at Westchester Medical Center.

His interests in neurology include epilepsy and behavioral neurology.

Dr. Gianna Link, MD, PhD, is a board-certified neurologist with decades of clinical and academic experience dedicated to the treatment of complex neurological and neurodegenerative disorders. She earned her PhD in Neuroimmunology from the Karolinska Institute, one of the world’s foremost medical research institutions, and completed advanced subspecialty training in Neuropsychiatry at Harvard and Neurorehabilitation at Cornell.

Based in NY and NJ, Dr. Link has built her career at the intersection of neurology, immunology, and systems-based medicine. Her work focuses on identifying and addressing the root biological drivers of neurological decline, rather than limiting care to symptom management. Her expertise spans neuroimmunology, neuropsychiatry, metabolic neurology, and neurorehabilitation, allowing her to deliver comprehensive, individualized care for patients with cognitive and neurodegenerative conditions.

Nina Tsakadze, MD, PhD is a Board Certified Neurologist, who holds double Board Certification – in Adult Neurology from the American Board of Neurology and Psychiatry (ABNP) and Headache Medicine from the United Council for Neurological Subspecialties (UCNS).

Dr. Tsakadze is one of only a handful of certified headache specialists in the country. She completed Neurology Residency and Fellowship in Headache and Facial Pain at the University of South Florida, Tampa, FL. She also completed Thrombosis Vascular Training Fellowship at Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN and Postdoctoral Fellowship from the American Heart Association at the University of Louisville, KY. Dr. Tsakadze has PhD in Medical Science/Biochemistry and is an Associate Professor of Neurology at the University of Central Florida. During her tenure at Orlando VA she established Headache Center of Excellence. She has numerous publications and presentations at the scientific meetings nationally and internationally, and is an active member of the American Academy of Neurology (AAN) and American Headache Society (AHS).

Dr. Tsakadze treats patients with various neurological disorders. She is currently accepting new patients and looks forward to welcoming them to new practice locations in Florida.

Dr. Ellen Edgar is the president of Complete Neurological Care, P.C. in New York and Florida. She is an American Board Certified Neurologist who holds double board certification from The American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (ABPN) and The American Board of Clinical Neurophysiology (ABCN).

Dr. Edgar and her professional team help patients (ranging in ages from adolescents to adults) with all types of diseases affecting the brain, spinal cord, nerves and muscles. She is an active member of the AAN and AANEM. Dr. Ellen Edgar received her post-graduate training in Neurology at SUNY Downstate Hospital – SUNY Downstate School of Medicine.

To continue her medical training at GWU Hospital, Dr. Edgar enrolled into a very competitive and highly skilled neurological fellowship in combine Electrophysiology (NCS/EMG/EP/EEG). She was under the close watch of Dr. Perry Richardson, one of the leading neurologist and an authority in Botox applications for chronic headaches, spasticity, dystonia etc., and Dr. John Kelly, a nationally recognized published author (internationally recognized authority in neuromuscular conditions).

Virginia Stringel MD, is a board-certified child neurologist practicing at Complete Neurological Care, where she sees patients in the Midtown and Broadway offices.  

Dr. Stringel earned her medical degree from Temple University School of Medicine in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and then completed a 5-year residency in child neurology at Cohen Children’s Medical Center, affiliated with Northwell Health, in Queens, New York. Her undergraduate degree is a Bachelor of Fine Arts in theatre from New York University’s Tisch School of the Arts.

Her practice at Complete Neurological Care is focused on pediatric patients with concerns including autism spectrum disorder, developmental delay, ADHD, seizures, and tic disorders. 

In addition to seeing patients in the clinic, Dr. Stringel also contributes to the field of medical education by creating supplemental study material for use at the medical student level. 

Dr. Fred Cohen is an Assistant Professor of Medicine and Neurology at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. He is one of the few headache specialists in the country trained in both Internal Medicine and Headache Medicine. Dr. Cohen received his medical degree from Stony Brook University School of Medicine. He completed a residency in Internal Medicine at the Montefiore Medical Center, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, followed by a fellowship in Headache Medicine at the Jefferson Headache Center, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital.

Dr. Irina Kogan is a well-respected and experienced neurologist providing patients in Midwood and throughout Brooklyn and New York City with skilled, patient-centered care for an array of conditions and diseases. As a general neurologist with special interests in clinical neurophysiology, neuromuscular disorders and epilepsy and advanced skills in diagnostics and intraoperative monitoring, Dr. Kogan offers patients state-of-the-art care for conditions including headaches, tinnitus, tremors, dizziness and vertigo, numbness, sleeping disorders and more.

Dr. Kogan is committed to providing each patient with an unparalleled level of care, offering diagnostic and treatment services that are focused on the individual patient for the best possible outcomes.

After completing her bachelor's degree in neurobiology at Long Island University, Dr. Kogan earned her medical degree from the Ross University School of Medicine, followed by a residency in neurology at the State University of New York, Upstate Medical University, and an internship at Lutheran Medical Center in Brooklyn. She completed a fellowship in clinical neurophysiology, gaining in-depth experience in electromyography (EMG) and electroencephalography (EEG), followed by a fellowship in epilepsy and intraoperative monitoring at Weill Cornell Medical College.

In addition to her private practice, Dr. Kogan is an attending physician at Lutheran Medical Center and holds an academic appointment at Weill Cornell Medical College where she serves as clinical instructor of neurology. Committed to advancing her knowledge and skills in neurology, she maintains active memberships in several medical societies, including the American Academy of Neurology and Neurophysiology, the American Epilepsy Society, the American Association of Electrodiagnostic Medicine and the American Clinical Neurophysiology Society.

Dr. Kogan welcomes new patients at her practice on Kings Highway, accepting most major medical insurance plans. She speaks both English and Russian.

Dr. Arundhuti Momen is a neurologist in Poughkeepsie, New York. She received her medical degree from American University of Antigua College of Medicine and has been in practice for over 10 years.

Monmouth Functional Neurology Center in Eatontown, New Jersey, offers specialized concierge treatment for patients suffering with neurological disorders without using medication or invasive procedures.

Experienced functional neurologist, Dr. A. R. Scopelliti, focuses on symptoms such as dizziness, vertigo, and disequilibrium (imbalance) to determine each patient’s diagnosis. He also has exceptional expertise in conditions like concussion and traumatic brain injury (TBI), dystonia, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), and headaches.

Patients at Monmouth Functional Neurology Center benefit from Dr. Scopelliti’s comprehensive neurological evaluations and advanced diagnostics, such as comprehensive assessment of postural systems (CAPS®) dynamic posturography and video nystagmography (VNG) infrared photography. Treatments focus on functional brain based neurologic rehabilitation.

Patients receive personalized care and benefit from constant email contact with Dr. Scopelliti until they recover. He excels at helping people who have struggled to find a diagnosis or effective treatment for their disorder despite visiting many other specialists. 

Dr. Scopelliti completed a postdoctoral fellowship in traumatic brain injury (TBI) and concussion, as well as in movement disorders. He is a fellow of the American College of Functional Neurology (ACFN) and the American Board of Vestibular Rehabilitation (ABVR). Postdoctoral fellowships and training through the Carrick Institute for Postgraduate Studies in Clinical Neuroscience.

The ACFN and ABVR fellowship boards are fully accredited by the National Organization for Competency Assurance (NOCA) and the National Commission for Certification Agencies (NCCA). NCCA’s standards exceed those of the American Psychological Association (APA) and the US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. NOCA is the leader in establishing quality standards for credentialing organizations.

Call Monmouth Functional Neurology Center or book an appointment online today to learn more about benefiting from Dr. Scopelliti’s compassionate care of patients with complex neurological disorders.

Board-certified neurologist Farhad Elyaderani, MD, offers specialized brain and nervous system disorder diagnosis and treatment at his modern, well-equipped offices in Yonkers and New Rochelle, New York.

Dr. Elyaderani sees adult patients over age 18, who affected by neck and back pain, headaches, migraines, stroke, epilepsy, Parkinson’s disease, Alzheimer’s disease, and other forms of dementia.

His neurology expertise enables Dr. Elyaderani to diagnose symptoms ranging from dizziness, balance problems, and numbness to loss of function, visual disturbances, and seizures. He has extensive experience performing diagnostic procedures like electromyography (EMG), nerve blocks, and videonystagmography (VNG) and interpreting the results.

Treatments Dr. Elyaderani uses include medications that slow down or cure neurological disorders, Botox therapy for migraine headache and cosmetic botox, physical and occupational therapies. Dr Elyaderani is a speaker for Abbvie products across their Migraine portfolio.

He actively  participates in clinical trials for dementia and headache disorders. He is advocate for dance and music for treatment of dementia.

In addition to being a board-certified neurologist, Dr. Elyaderani completed a neurological fellowship combining electrophysiology and neuromuscular/peripheral nerve disease. He is also an assistant clinical professor of neurology at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine in the Gun hill road neighborhood of the Bronx, Mt Vernon and New Rochelle New York.  

Call Dr. Farhad Elyaderani to learn more about the exceptional neurology care he provides, or book an appointment online today.