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Dr. Maja Ilic is an American Board Certified Pediatric Neurologist, Epileptologist, and Neurophysiologist with over 15 year of experience. Dr. Ilic also holds board certifications from The American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (ABPN).

She completed her Pediatrics residency at Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, NY and Neurology training at State University of New York after which she enrolled into a highly competitive combined neurological fellowship in Epilepsy and Clinical Neurophysiology (NCS/EMG/EP/EEG) at Columbia University New York-Presbyterian Hospital, NYC, one of the best Comprehensive Epilepsy Centers in the country.

Dr. Ilic has co-authored research papers and medical reviews in the areas of Pediatric Neurology, Epilepsy, and Neurophysiology. She provides general and specialized care to children and adults with conditions related to the brain and nervous system.

Dr. Maja Ilic has been selected by Castle Connolly as TOP PHYSICIAN and has received TOP NEUROLOGIST 2016 award.

Dr. Ilic is an active member of American Academy of Neurology (AAN), American Clinical Neurophysiology Society (ACNS) and American Epilepsy Society (AES).

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. 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.

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.

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, and Passaic, New Jersey. 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.

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, and Passaic, New Jersey. 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.

Seniha Inan, MD, is an experienced neurologist at Apex Neurology, Northern Medical Care PC in the Bronx and Forest Hills, New York. Dr. Inan works tirelessly to ensure patients receive the care they need. She communicates with her patients with clarity and ensures they have all the information necessary to make the right treatment choices.

Dr. Inan received her medical degree from Istanbul University, School of Medicine. She also completed rigorous training in neurophysiology at Istanbul University and a residency in neurology at the State University of New York, Downstate Medical Center.

Following her formal training, Dr. Inan undertook her fellowship training in neuromuscular disease at Albert Einstein College of Medicine — Montefiore Medical Center. Her sound medical knowledge and passion for her work are commendable and make her a valued asset in her practice.

Dr. Inan is a knowledgeable neurologist proudly looking after the New York City community. Patients trust her because she provides high-quality care that leads to positive and lasting health outcomes. In addition, Dr. Inan takes time to listen to their problems and gently guides them through the diverse options and treatment plans they can consider.

Dr. Cindy Jadoo, M.D., is a skilled and experienced neurologist providing advanced care solutions for patients on Long Island, NY, and throughout the Greater New York City metro region, including Lower Manhattan (Downtown) and Manhattan’s Upper East Side and Upper West Side neighborhoods. At New York Neurology Associates, Dr. Jadoo helps patients with acute and chronic diseases and medical conditions like migraines and other chronic and severe headaches, dizziness and balance-related problems, memory problems, hyperhidrosis, temporomandibular joint disorder, stroke and multiple sclerosis. Dr. Jadoo has extensive experience in state-of-the-art diagnostic techniques, including nerve conduction studies (NCS), EEG, EMG and NCV testing, evoked potential studies (VEP, BAER, SSEP), and carotid and transcranial Doppler studies, as well as patient-centered treatment options like BOTOX injections for headaches, spasms and other issues, TMJ injections and deep brain stimulation (DBS).

After completing her bachelor’s degree at State University of New York (SUNY) - Stony Brook and a master’s degree at the Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences in Newark, NJ, Dr. Jadoo earned her medical degree and completed her postgraduate medical training at University of Medicine and Dentistry of NJ and SUNY Upstate in Syracuse, NY, followed by a residency and fellowships in internal medicine and neurology at SUNY Downstate Health Science Center at Brooklyn and New York Presbyterian/Columbia University Medical Center. In addition to caring for patients in private practice and in hospital settings, Dr. Jadoo served as an adjunct professor at Plaza College.

Dr. Jadoo is dedicated to providing each patient with individualized care customized to their unique needs, and welcomes new patients from throughout the NY City metro region.

Dr. Margarita Mikhaylova is a board-certified neurologist specializing in clinical neurophysiology, with board-certification in epilepsy. She earned dual B.A and M.A degrees in Biology with Specialization in Biotechnology at the Hunter-Macaulay Honors College. After obtaining her medical degree from the New York College of Osteopathic Medicine-NYIT, she completed a medical internship at Mt. Sinai Queens Hospital Center and subsequently trained in neurology at the Northwell North Shore-LIJ University Hospital where she served as Chief Resident in her final year. She continued on at North Shore Hospital for advanced fellowship in clinical neurophysiology with a focus on electroencephalography (EEG) and epilepsy.

Throughout her training, Dr. Mikhaylova has been passionate about teaching. She has presented posters at the American Academy of Neurology’s annual meeting and has been invited to teach neurosciences at the Tel-Aviv University-Sackler School of Medicine.

Dr. Mikhaylova has a special interest in the treatment of headache disorders and has been published on the management of medication-overuse headaches. She is trained in Botox treatment for various conditions,including chronic migraine, cervical dystonia, TMJ dysfunction and hyperhidrosis.

Above all else, Dr. Mikhaylova is a patient-focused physician whose goal is to offer collaborative, personalized and compassionate care to patients with a wide array of neurological concerns.

Dr. Kaplan is a general neurologist and pain management specialist treating patients at New York Neurology Associates. He is triple board-certified in Neurology, Clinical Electrophysiology, and Pain Medicine allowing for a comprehensive approach to diagnosis and treatment of brain and nerve disease. Dr. Kaplan is also a Principal Investigator at NYNA's New York Neurology Institute, supervising multiple ongoing clinical trials. He serves on the faculty as Assistant Clinical Professor of Neurology at Columbia University Medical Center.

Dr. Kaplan earned his M.D. and Ph.D. degree from Columbia University College of Physicians & Surgeons. He completed his residency in neurology and a fellowship in clinical neurophysiology-EMG at the Neurological Institute of New York, Columbia University Medical Center, where he won several awards, published multiple peer-reviewed articles, and presented at national and international neurological conferences. He is an active member of the American Academy of Neurology. 

His clinical interests include migraine and headache disorders, facial and oral pain disorders, neuropathic pain syndromes, peripheral nerve disorders/neuropathy, dysautonomia, hypermobility spectrum disorders, disorders of the spine including chronic neck and low back pain.

Dr. Mohen is a Board Certified Neurologist with a special interest in Epilepsy. She completed Medical School at Wake Forest University School of Medicine and completed both her internship in Internal Medicine and residency in Neurology at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine. She continued at Albert Einstein to complete a fellowship in Clinical Neurophysiology with a focus in Epilepsy to gain more experience with this condition.

Pascal Saremsky, MD, is a board-certified pediatric neurologist, pediatric epileptologist, and a valuable member of the team at NY Neurology Associates in New York City. He specializes in treating patients from newborns to early adulthood with a personalized and friendly approach that helps his young patients and their parents feel comfortable under his care.

Dr. Saremsky is well-known for his expertise in treating all childhood neurological disorders, including ADHD, autism, epilepsy, and migraines. After a thorough diagnostic evaluation, he prefers to follow a conservative treatment strategy whenever possible, which includes close follow-up and monitoring. He’s also happy to work closely with psychotherapists and neuropsychologists, when appropriate, to ensure accurate evaluations.

Dr. Saremsky trained entirely in New York State. He completed his undergraduate studies at Columbia University and his medical studies at New York Medical College. Dr. Saremsky then received further training through a pediatric residency at Westchester Medical Center, a pediatric neurology fellowship at Albert Einstein College of Medicine, and a pediatric epilepsy and neurophysiology fellowship at New York Presbyterian Hospital. He is fluent in English and French and fully conversational in Spanish.

His patients and their caregivers can rely on Dr. Saremsky’s warm and caring personality and his skill as a board-certified pediatric neurologist to provide effective, comprehensive, patient-focused treatment for childhood neurological disorders.

Dr. Starkman, the leading Neurologist in NYC, is the Medical Director and founder of New York Neurology Associates. He is Board Certified in Neurology with a subspecialty certification in Pain Medicine. Dr. Starkman is an Active Member of American Academy of Neurology, American Academy of Pain Medicine, International Spine Intervention Society, and American Society of Neuroimaging. He is an Assistant Clinical Professor at Columbia University Medical Center, and a Clinical Attending at Beth Israel Medical Center. Dr. Starkman was trained at Mount Sinai School of Medicine and Medical Center and has been practicing Neurology and Pain Medicine since 1996. He has implemented many new cutting edge approved therapies for various neurological and chronic painful conditions in his practice. Dr. Starkman was one of the pioneers who started to use Botox in chronic pain management, and one of the first doctors in New York who started to use radiofrequency ablation treatment for chronic spine joints pain. He was also one of the first 67 Neurologists in the USA who were trained and became Board certified in the subspecialty of Pain Medicine and has remained one of 31 such specialists in New York State as of 2014.

Fiona Gupta, MD, is a board-certified neurologist and an internationally recognized clinician and educator in the field of neuroscience and movement disorders. She is diligently serving patients at New York Neurology Associates, where she holds the title of Director of the Division of Movement Disorders. Alongside this, Dr. Gupta is positioned as a Sub-Investigator at NYNA's clinical trials arm, the New York Neurology Institute. She has been in clinical practice for 15 years.

Dr. Gupta completed her residency at the University of Connecticut Health Center and further honed her expertise through a very prestigious fellowship in movement disorders at the Mount Sinai School of Medicine. With a clinical practice spanning over ten years, she has risen as a notable figure in the realm of deep brain stimulation (DBS) and neuromodulation, as well as neurotoxins, significantly benefiting a large number of patients with her adept and precise treatment.

Earlier in her career, Dr. Gupta established a robust foundation as the Medical Director of the DBS Program at Hackensack University Medical Center, a program that she built and grew to be one of the foremost in the nation. She then went on to become Director of the Movement Disorders Outreach Program and an Assistant Professor of Neurology at the Mount Sinai Medical Center.

Her academic endeavors are exemplary, having authored numerous publications and shared her insights at national and international congresses. She is the co-author of the bestselling book "Parkinson's Disease for the Hospitalist." She works with numerous advocacy groups and has received numerous accolades throughout her career, including the Virginia N. Scola Award for the Most Compassionate Physician of her graduating class. She is regularly featured in the media, including appearances on the Today Show, Good Morning America, CBS News, Fox and Friends, PBS, BBC News, Sirius XM Doctor Radio, WPIX 11 Show, CCTV, WFAN 660 Radio, The Huffington Post Live, and The Better Show, and is a regular medical correspondent for Fox 5 New York. She has contributed to numerous print media, including The New York Times, The Washington Post, Glamour Magazine, Women's World Magazine, Health, Parade, and Neurology Today.

Her vast experience, scholarly contributions, and sincere engagement with the community reflect her dedication to delivering exceptional neurological care and creating a nurturing environment for individuals affected by any neurological disorder. Dr. Gupta's holistic expertise and patient-focused approach undeniably rank her among the eminent figures in the field of neurology and movement disorders care. She focuses on comprehensive, compassionate care for patients and caregivers and also offers an individualized treatment plan that takes into account all aspects of healthcare, including lifestyle management. We are honored to have Dr. Gupta as a provider at New York Neurology Associates.

Michael Hutchinson, MD, PhD

Dr. Hutchinson is a board-certified neurologist and senior faculty at the Icahn School of Medicine, Mount Sinai, Manhattan. His clinical interests include headaches, dementia, concussion, traumatic brain injury (TBI), Parkinson's Disease, multiple sclerosis, epilepsy, anxiety, and REM sleep disorders.  He has an extensive scientific background and brings a science-based approach to solving clinical problems.

During his residency at the University of Washington, Hutchinson used his knowledge of chaos theory to propose a new way of treating status epilepticus, the most lethal form of epilepsy. The treatment proved successful and is now standard-of-care in the US. Hutchinson later did a sabbatical at Queen Square, London, where Ian McDonald was pioneering the use of beta interferon as the first treatment for multiple sclerosis.

After residency training, Hutchinson underwent a neuroimaging fellowship in Los Angeles.

After arriving at NYU in 1994, Hutchinson pioneered the use of cholinesterase inhibitors as a treatment for the dementia of Parkinson's disease. At the time this was considered forbidden because it might make the patient physically worse, but Hutchinson argued that this premise was ill-conceived. Today, cholineserase inhibitors are standard-of-care in Parkinson's dementia. Hutchinson later developed a new way of treating acute relapses in multiple sclerosis, which puts the patient in charge, and has yielded impressive long-term results.

During his time at NYU, Hutchinson made early contributions to functional MRI, discovering that regional brain activations during cognitive tasks are accompanied by widespread deactivations.  In structural imaging, Hutchinson combined physics, neuropathology, and image processing to develop a robust MRI biomarker for Parkinson's disease.

In addition to certification in neurology, Hutchinson is certified in neuroimaging (MRI and CT of the brain and spine), which combines neuroanatomy, neuropathology, and neurophysiology, fields that form the unique base of clinical neurology.

Dr. Hutchinson holds a Ph.D. in molecular physics and is the inventor of spatial sensitivity encoding for MRI - sometimes referred to as parallel MRI - which is now the acknowledged standard for clinical MRI. He is currently exploring a possible extension of this to ultrafast imaging.

Omar Ahmed, MD MBA is a leading neurologist in New York City. He is the first and only American and European board certified neurologist in private practice. 

Dr. Ahmed did residencies in internal medicine at University Hospitals of Cleveland and neurology at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital. He founded Northern Medical Care and its Apex Neurology offices are conveniently located in Manhattan, Brooklyn and Queens.

Dr. Ahmed also completed a research fellowship in surgery at the Cleveland Clinic Foundation. He studied nerve regeneration and published the chapter on transplantation in the Handbook of Plastic Surgery. Dr. Ahmed offers cosmetic services in Manhattan and Queens.

Dr. Ahmed is known for his attentive bedside manner and explaining disorders and treatments in detail, ensuring patient understanding of their condition and prognosis. He also serves as an expert witness in workers compensation and no fault auto accident cases.

Dr. Ahmed was previously a healthcare investment banker at UBS and Citi, focusing on biotechnology and pharmaceuticals. He maintains a strong interest in the research and development of new therapies and their application in clinical practice.

Dr. Ahmed earned dual undergraduate degrees cum laude from the University of Pennsylvania, now known as the Vagelos Life Sciences & Management program. He obtained his medical degree from the Medical College of Ohio and graduate degree from Cornell University.

Dr. Cindy Jadoo, M.D., is a skilled and experienced neurologist providing advanced care solutions for patients on Long Island, NY, and throughout the Greater New York City metro region, including Lower Manhattan (Downtown) and Manhattan’s Upper East Side and Upper West Side neighborhoods. At New York Neurology Associates, Dr. Jadoo helps patients with acute and chronic diseases and medical conditions like migraines and other chronic and severe headaches, dizziness and balance-related problems, memory problems, hyperhidrosis, temporomandibular joint disorder, stroke and multiple sclerosis. Dr. Jadoo has extensive experience in state-of-the-art diagnostic techniques, including nerve conduction studies (NCS), EEG, EMG and NCV testing, evoked potential studies (VEP, BAER, SSEP), and carotid and transcranial Doppler studies, as well as patient-centered treatment options like BOTOX injections for headaches, spasms and other issues, TMJ injections and deep brain stimulation (DBS).

After completing her bachelor’s degree at State University of New York (SUNY) - Stony Brook and a master’s degree at the Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences in Newark, NJ, Dr. Jadoo earned her medical degree and completed her postgraduate medical training at University of Medicine and Dentistry of NJ and SUNY Upstate in Syracuse, NY, followed by a residency and fellowships in internal medicine and neurology at SUNY Downstate Health Science Center at Brooklyn and New York Presbyterian/Columbia University Medical Center. In addition to caring for patients in private practice and in hospital settings, Dr. Jadoo served as an adjunct professor at Plaza College.

Dr. Jadoo is dedicated to providing each patient with individualized care customized to their unique needs, and welcomes new patients from throughout the NY City metro region.

Dr. Margarita Mikhaylova is a board-certified neurologist specializing in clinical neurophysiology, with board-certification in epilepsy. She earned dual B.A and M.A degrees in Biology with Specialization in Biotechnology at the Hunter-Macaulay Honors College. After obtaining her medical degree from the New York College of Osteopathic Medicine-NYIT, she completed a medical internship at Mt. Sinai Queens Hospital Center and subsequently trained in neurology at the Northwell North Shore-LIJ University Hospital where she served as Chief Resident in her final year. She continued on at North Shore Hospital for advanced fellowship in clinical neurophysiology with a focus on electroencephalography (EEG) and epilepsy.

Throughout her training, Dr. Mikhaylova has been passionate about teaching. She has presented posters at the American Academy of Neurology’s annual meeting and has been invited to teach neurosciences at the Tel-Aviv University-Sackler School of Medicine.

Dr. Mikhaylova has a special interest in the treatment of headache disorders and has been published on the management of medication-overuse headaches. She is trained in Botox treatment for various conditions,including chronic migraine, cervical dystonia, TMJ dysfunction and hyperhidrosis.

Above all else, Dr. Mikhaylova is a patient-focused physician whose goal is to offer collaborative, personalized and compassionate care to patients with a wide array of neurological concerns.