Faculty

A group of residents stand together in a hospital, smiling at the camera

Neurology Residency Program

Meet the faculty members of the Neurology Residency at Trinity Health Grand Rapids, Medical Education.

Program Leadership

Aileen Antonio, MD

Associate Program Director/Neuro Ophthalmology

Aileen Antonio, MD

Associate Program Director/Neuro Ophthalmology

Fellowship

Neuro-Ophthalmology, Michigan State University

Medical School

University of the Philippines College of Medicine

Current Activities, Research, Subspecialty or Professional Interests

As the Associate Program Director for the Neurology Residency Program, Dr. Antonio developed the Resiliency and Humanism Curriculum that secured first place at the 2023 AAN Brainstorm and was showcased at the 2024 AAN Thrive webinar. Dr. Antonio integrates DEI principles into the residency program and leads grant-funded quality improvements projects, such as stroke and sleep apnea education for the Asian American and LatinX communities.

She received the Mercy Health Saint Mary's Neurology Residency Program 2022 Excellence in Teaching Award and the 2023 A.B. Baker Teaching Recognition Award from the American Academy of Neurology, and she also participated in the 2023 AAN Directors Mentorship Program. Dr. Antonio graduated from the 2022 AAN Emerging Leaders Program. She has contributed to the 2023 and 2024 AAN Wellness Hub and HeadTalks Workgroups, and is the Vice-Chair for the HeadTalks Workgroup for the upcoming 2025 Annual Meeting. Currently, she is the Chair of the Neuro-Ophthalmology and Neuro-Otology Section, having previously held the Vice Chair position from 2020 to 2022.

She has been active member of the Emerging Leaders Subcommittee since 2023. In addition to her roles, Dr. Antonio dedicates time and energy to the North American Neuro-Ophthalmology Society (NANOS), where she serves as NANOS’ Alternate Delegate for the American Medical Association and as NANOS’ advisor to the AMA RVU Utility Committee.

She is also on the Board of the West Michigan Asian American Association and plays a significant leadership role within her institution, sitting on the Board for the Trinity Health West Michigan Medical Group, serving as the Vice-Chair for the Trinity Health West Michigan Provider Engagement Committee, and acting as a Board Trustee for the Saint Mary’s Foundation.

Dr. Antonio is deeply passionate about physician advocacy. She serves on the AAN Brain Political Action Committee (PAC) and is a graduate of the AAN’s Palatucci Advocacy and Leadership Forum (PALF), where she also acted as a faculty adviser. As an active Michigan Delegate at the Neurology on the Hill and Neurology Off the Hill, she has been the Michigan State Captain since 2021 for Neurology on the Hill. She has also participated in various county and state medical advocacy events.

Residency

Ophthalmology Residency, University of the Philippines-Philippine General Hospital; Neurology Residency, Michigan State University-Sparrow Hospital

Teaching or Other Awards

2023 A.B. Baker Teaching Recognition Award, American Academy of Neurology; 2022 Excellence in Teaching Award, Mercy Health Saint Mary's Neurology Residency Program

Current Practice Location

Trinity Health Grand Rapids

Hobbies, Personal Interests, etc.

Reading, crafting, traveling, mommy-ger, fencing mom. Would love to get back to dance.

Why I chose to practice in Grand Rapids...

I choose to work for Trinity Health because of its inspiring culture. I am surrounded by hardworking, intelligent and compassionate colleagues who motivate me every day. The company's values align closely with my own, enabling me to deliver compassionate care while pursuing my passions. Michigan's stunning natural beauty offers a wide array of year-round outdoor activities, and Grand Rapids, though moderately sized, has the vibrance of a larger city, featuring musicals, ballet, ArtPrize, opera, and theater. It truly is the perfect blend of community and culture!

Emily C. Johnson, MD

Program Director/Neurology

Emily C. Johnson, MD

Program Director/Neurology

Area of Specialty

General Neurology

Residency

Vanderbilt University, Nashville, Tennessee

Current Practice Location

Mercy Health Saint Mary's; Hauenstein Neuroscience Center

Teaching or other awards

Medical Student Teaching Award, Vanderbilt University Department of Neurology, 2016
Neurology Residency Faculty Teaching Award, 2021

Why I chose to practice in Grand Rapids...

While living in Nashville, I visited Grand Rapids often and found it to be warm and welcoming, with a lot of growth in new restaurants, breweries, and entertainment venues. I wanted to move to Grand Rapids to experience this growing city firsthand, and found a home at Saint Mary's Hospital.

Medical School

Wayne State University, Detroit, Michigan

Current Activities, Research, Subspecialty or Professional Interests

Interests: General Neurology, Education, Quality Improvement

Hobbies, Personal Interests, etc.

Knitting, breweries, swimming, cross-country skiing

Christopher Morgan, MD

Associate Program Director/Sleep

Christopher Morgan, MD

Associate Program Director/Sleep

Residency

Neurology, Loyola University Medical Center, Maywood, Ill.

Current Practice Location

Trinity Health Grand Rapids

Why I chose to practice in Grand Rapids...

The culture, community and support is the main reason I chose to practice here. This is a phenomenal city, being a big city with a small town feel with an amazing diversity of activities including great restaurants, ArtPrize, and a growing amount of venues for entertainment. In addition, the patients are kind, the community is supportive and the people at Trinity Health are truly pleasurable to work with. In addition, we have family in the west Michigan area.

Medical School

Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine, Dayton, OH

Current Activities, Research, Subspecialty or Professional Interests

I've had a passion for teaching throughout my life. In addition to resident teaching on a wide variety of neurology and sleep medicine topics, I work with medical students in the MSU-CHM simulation lab and help get residents teaching opportunities at the med school. I am the medical director of the Sleep Center and have interests in sleep disorders related to neurology, aka "neurosomnology."

Hobbies, Personal Interests, etc.

I spend much of my time outside of work with my wife, 2 boys, dog and cats. It's a busy household and always something going on! I love to get out when I can and you may see me on a hiking trail, playing tennis or attending a game at the Big House in Ann Arbor where we have season tickets to U of M football. I also enjoy exploring new restaurants and attending comedy shows and concerts.

I love the water and get to the Lake Michigan lakeshore when I can. I have a pickleball court, table tennis and hot tub at my house and live in the woods, so a relaxing day at home is always enjoyable. I grew up in the Nintendo generation and love playing Zelda and Mario games with my kids, or watching Superhero movies/shows.

Kelly Parm

Program Manager

Kelly Parm

Program Manager

Why I chose to practice in Grand Rapids...

I have been a resident of the Grand Rapids area since childhood and have devoted 23 years to a career in healthcare, with 10 years specifically in Graduate Medical Education (GME). Throughout this time, I have worked with multiple programs.

Currently, I serve as the Program Manager for the Neurology Residency and Neurovascular Fellowship, these programs hold significance since I previously worked clinically in the Neurology department at Trinity Health Grand Rapids for many years.

Hobbies, Personal Interests, etc.

Outside of work, I find joy in watching hockey, whether it's cheering for the Red Wings or attending Grand Rapids Griffins games. Both of my children also participate in league hockey, which keeps me busy. Exploring Michigan's natural beauty through hiking, swimming and fishing is another passion shared by my children and me. Living in West Michigan provides endless opportunities for recreation.

Herman C. Sullivan, MD

Chair/Neuroimmunology

Herman C. Sullivan, MD

Chair/Neuroimmunology

Area of Specialty

Multiple Sclerosis, Neurology

Fellowship

Stanford Medical Center, Palo Alto CA

Medical School

University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill NC

Current Activities, Research, Subspecialty or Professional Interests

POSITIONS CURRENTLY HELD • Medical Director, Multiple Sclerosis Clinic, Hauenstein Neuroscience Center, Mercy Health Saint Mary’s • Clinical Neurologist, Hauenstein Neuroscience Center, Mercy Health Saint Mary’s • Associate Clinical Professor, Michigan State University School of Medicine, Department of Neurology and Ophthalmology MEMBERSHIPS • American Academy of Neurology • Consortium of MS Centers • Michigan State Medical Society • Kent County Medical Society • International Society for the History of Neuroscience • American Medical Association

Hobbies, Personal Interests, etc.

• Jazz • Jazz Piano • Tar Heel Basketball • Wolverine Football • Campeonato Brasileiro Série A

Residency

Case Western Reserve, Cleveland OH

Current Practice Location

Mercy Health Saint Mary's, Hauenstein Neuroscience Center, 220 Cherry St. SE, Grand Rapids MI 49503

Teaching or other awards

• National Merit Scholar, Harvard University (1977) • Holderness Research Fellow, University of North Carolina School of Medicine (1984) • Epilepsy Research Fellowship, Stanford University Medical School (1989-1991) • Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Faculty Development Grant (1991) • West Michigan Community Champions Award, Molina Healthcare, (2015) • Grand Rapids Community College, Giants Award (2016)

Why I chose to practice in Grand Rapids...

I joined a multispecialty group in 1998 because I wanted to be in a physician-owned medical/surgical group. As the practice of medicine evolved in Grand Rapids, this became an untenable model, particularly for subspecialty medical practices. I have found the practice of medicine in GR to be sophisticated, balanced, and efficient. The patients are gracious, and they challenge us to seek excellence. The educational opportunities are boundless.

Faculty

Taylor Anderson, MD

Faculty

Taylor Anderson, MD

Faculty

Residency

Trinity Health Grand Rapids Neurology Residency

Current Practice Location

Muskegon, Mich.

Why I chose to practice in Grand Rapids...

Muskegon has a lot to offer, and it's fun to see the growth happening in the city. There is a significant need for neurologic care along the Lakeshore (especially in stroke), and I'm excited to help fill the gap. It's also great to see the large variety of neurologic pathologies both inpatient and outpatient – no two days are the same! The easy beach access along Lake Michigan is an added bonus.

Medical School

Wayne State University School of Medicine

Current Activities, Research, Subspecialty or Professional Interests

My specialty focus includes general neurology, and I have additional subspecialty training in vascular neurology. My professional interests include ischemic and hemorrhagic stroke, intracranial aneurysms and vascular malformations, stroke in the young adult, and stroke community outreach.

Hobbies, Personal Interests, etc.

Outside of work, I typically spend my time crocheting, knitting, cooking, fishing, or exploring local waterways with my husband and our two dogs on our boat.

Kipp Chillag, DO

Child Neurology & Neurohospitalist

Kipp Chillag, DO

Child Neurology & Neurohospitalist

Fellowship

Neurology

Medical School

Des Moines University

Current Activities, Research, Subspecialty or Professional Interests

Neurohospitalist, Child Neurologist

Hobbies, Personal Interests, etc.

Outside of work, I enjoy the usual stuff and some unusual stuff.

Residency

Beaumont and Children’s Hospital of Michigan

Current Practice Location

Mercy Health Saint Mary’s and Mercy Health Muskegon

Why I chose to practice in Grand Rapids...

I think Grand Rapids has great places to work.

Joseph Corey, MD

Clerkship Director/Neurologist

Joseph Corey, MD

Clerkship Director/Neurologist

Medical School

University of Illinois

Current Activities, Research, Subspecialty or Professional Interests

General Neurology, Clerkship, Education, Neural Repair

Hobbies, Personal Interests, etc.

I enjoy music, playing guitar, and spending time with my family and my dog Phil.

Residency

University of Michigan

Current Practice Location

Hauenstein Neurosciences Center

Why I chose to practice in Grand Rapids...

West Michigan is a beautiful place and I think Grand Rapids has a down-to-earth yet vibrant culture, including the collegiality of everyone. Also, science and medicine are growing here.

Hisham Elkhider, MD

Faculty/Epilepsy

Hisham Elkhider, MD

Faculty/Epilepsy

No information found.

Muhammad Farooq, MD, FACP, FAHA

Research Director/Vascular Neurologist

Muhammad Farooq, MD, FACP, FAHA

Research Director/Vascular Neurologist

Area of Specialty

Neurology, Stroke

Fellowship

Vascular Neurology/Stroke, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI

Medical School

Punjab Medical College, Punjab University, Pakistan

Current Activities, Research, Subspecialty or Professional Interests

I am actively involved in medical student and resident teaching. I work very closely with medical students and residents during their rotations at our vascular neurology clinic at the Hauenstein Neuroscience Center and inpatient neuro-hospitalist and stroke service at Saint Mary's Hospital. They have first-hand experience with taking care of acute stroke patient's during intravenous thrombolytic therapy and neuro intervention including intra-arterial t-PA and mechanical thrombectomy.

Our stroke program is a part of NIH StrokeNet in collaboration with the University of Michigan. We are actively working on several research projects including the use of SyphagmoCor in stroke prevention and the use of iPAD technology in stroke patients with aphasia and severe dysarthria. We are also participating in other various NIH and industry sponsored trials such as ARCADIA, SLEEP SMART, MOST, ASPIRE AND SATURN.

I enjoy mentoring medical students and residents in their research projects related to acute stroke care and stroke prevention. Two of my mentees, Emmanuella Joseph and Ryan Carrier, MSU-2, received 2016 American Heart Association Student Scholarship in Stroke Research. I have helped many medical students and residents in publishing manuscripts and preparing and presenting posters at national and international neurology and stroke meetings.

Hobbies, Personal Interests, etc.

I love to play squash as this is a great sport. You have the ability to practice both physical and mental exercise at the same time. It is very fast paced and requires discipline to make split second decisions.

Residency

Neurology, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI

Current Practice Location

Mercy Health Saint Mary's, Hauenstein Neurosciences, Grand Rapids, MI

Teaching or other awards

• Fellow of American Heart Association (FAHA) • Fellow of American College of Physicians (FACP)

Why I chose to practice in Grand Rapids...

Grand Rapids is a "cool city." You can find everything here you need and plenty of things you like as well . This is a wonderful town to raise your family. The school systems (Forest Hills, East Grand Rapids, GRPS) have very high education rating. Grand Rapids has great weather in the spring, summer, and early fall and not too bad in the winter also!

Kevin Foley, MD

Geriatrics & Memory Disorders

Kevin Foley, MD

Geriatrics & Memory Disorders

Area of Specialty

Alzheimer's Memory Disorders

Fellowship

University of Michigan Hospitals, Ann Arbor, MI

Medical School

Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA

Current Activities, Research, Subspecialty or Professional Interests

Medical Director of the Mercy Health - Saint Mary's Memory Disorders Service in the Hauenstein Neuroscience Center

Residency

University of Michigan Hospitals, Ann Arbor, MI

Current Practice Location

Mercy Health Saint Mary's

Brandon Francis, MD, MPH

Hospital CMO/Neurocritical care

Brandon Francis, MD, MPH

Hospital CMO/Neurocritical care

Fellowship

Neurocritical Care - Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, Ill.

Medical School

St. George's University - Grenada, Wisc.

Current Activities, Research, Subspecialty or Professional Interests

I thoroughly enjoy working with trainees (students, residents and fellows). My primary interest is clinical education. As the first neurointensivist here at Saint Mary's I am excited to share some of the details of the field with our faculty, our strong nursing staff and our residents.

My recent research interests have been in the areas where psychiatry and neurocritical care overlap with regards to outcomes (ex: delirium in patients with intracerebral hemorrhage).

Hobbies, Personal Interests, etc.

I am an active participant in athletic activities from basketball to the martial arts - if you're interested, let me know. When I am not working or studying to improve my knowledge base, I am cooking and baking with my wife. We have been known to bring in treats from time to time. If you like food, let us know! I also have the goal of becoming a jazz pianist one day. But, if I can become half as good as Dr. Herman Sullivan, I would have accomplished something special.

Residency

Internal Medicine/Psychiatry - Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, IL

Current Practice Location

Sparrow Hospital/MSU

Teaching or other awards

Psychiatry Clerkship Teaching Award - Medical College of Georgia (2014)

Phillip Gorelick, MD

Emeritus Chair/Neuroscience

Phillip Gorelick, MD

Emeritus Chair/Neuroscience

Area of Specialty

Vascular Neurology, Stroke, Dementia

Fellowship

Vascular Neurology Fellow, Michael Reese Hospital & Medical Center, Chicago, Illinois

Medical School

Loyola Stritch School of Medicine, Maywood, Illinois

Teaching and Awards

1. Golden Apple Award
2. Alpha Omega Alpha (AOA) Award
3. Langendorf Teaching Award
4. American Heart Association William Feinberg Excellence in Clinical Stroke Award
5. National Stroke Association Visionary in Practice Society Award
6. Gainey Lectureship at Mayo Clinic
7. Henry Barnett Lectureship in Canada
8. American Heart Association Richard M. DeVos Award for Medical Excellence (Grand Rapids)

Why I chose to practice in Grand Rapids...

I chose to practice in Grand Rapids because Mercy Health and Saint Mary's offer a marvelous culture and environment to care for the sick, apply prevention measures for maintenance of health, and to develop innovative health care approaches at the population level.

Residency

Loyola University, Maywood, Illinois

Current Practice Location

Mercy Health Saint Mary's, Hauenstein Neurosciences

Hobbies, Personal Interests, etc.

My main hobby is involvement in physical fitness activities, and my main personal interests are helping people grow in their field, achieve their full potential, and make a positive contribution to humanity.

Christopher Goshgarian, MD

Core Faculty/Vascular Neurology

Christopher Goshgarian, MD

Core Faculty/Vascular Neurology

Area of Specialty

Vascular Neurologist

Fellowship

Vascular Neurology Fellowship, Henry Ford Health System

Medical School

Wayne State Medical School, Detroit, MI

Current Activities, Research, Subspecialty or Professional Interests

General Neurology, Neuro-Hospitalist, Vascular Neurology

Hobbies, Personal Interests, etc.

Skiing, sport cars, and spending time with family and friends

Residency

Henry Ford Neurology Residency

Current Practice Location

Mercy Health Saint Mary's

Teaching or other awards

Medical Student Resident Teacher of the Year Award; 2011-2012

Why I chose to practice in Grand Rapids...

Amazing city with all the amenities of a large city yet with surrounding suburbs with outstanding schools. Also Saint Mary's has a large neurology department with outstanding leaders.

David Hakopian, DO

PM&R/Spine

David Hakopian, DO

PM&R/Spine

No information found.

Bradley Haveman-Gould

Neurology Residency Inpatient Liaison

Bradley Haveman-Gould

Neurology Residency Inpatient Liaison

Residency

Neurology

Current Practice Location

Trinity Health Grand Rapids

Why I chose to practice in Grand Rapids...

Trinity Health Grand Rapids offers the ideal conglomeration of a community-based hospital focused on serving those in need, administrative support for offering cutting-edge comprehensive neurological care, and fostering research that will shape the future of our field. Outside of the medical setting, West Michigan offers access to the most beautiful lakes and beaches, trails for hiking and biking, and a diverse food scene.

Medical School

Drexel University Physician Assistant Program, Philadelphia, Pa.

Current Activities, Research, Subspecialty or Professional Interests

Regional IRB Member, NIH StrokeNet Investigator, Neuro-Hospitalist and Vascular Neurology, Tele-Neurology, Community Outreach and Advocacy

Hobbies, Personal Interests, etc.

Outside of work, I enjoy soccer (playing, coaching, watching), reading, mountain biking, running and board games.

Jessica Hedeman, DO

Movement Disorders

Jessica Hedeman, DO

Movement Disorders

Area of Specialty

Movement Disorder

Fellowship

University of Colorado, Denver CO

Medical School

Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine East Lansing MI

Current Activities, Research, Subspecialty or Professional Interests

I enjoy every aspect of treating patients with Movement Disorders including DBS surgery for Parkinson's disease and Essential tremor, as well at Botulinum toxin injections for many types of dystonia, tics, and excessive drooling secondary to neurodegenerative disorders. It's very rewarding work and it's wonderful having residents around to work with and teach.

Why I chose to practice in Grand Rapids...

Grand Rapids is a wonderful community to practice in, especially at Mercy Health Saint Mary's because its filled with wonderful people who really care about their jobs and it makes a real difference in the quality of life and care for patients day to day. Grand Rapids is a great size city offering many cultural and social activities without being overwhelmingly busy or large.

Residency

Botsford Hospital, Farmington Hills MI

Current Practice Location

Mercy Health Saint Mary's
Hauenstein Neurosciences Movement Disorders Clinic

Hobbies, Personal Interests, etc.

I enjoy doing anything outside especially hiking and cycling and snowshoeing in the winter.

Albert Ho, MD

Child Neurology

Albert Ho, MD

Child Neurology

Area of Specialty

Pediatric Sleep

Fellowship

Sleep Medicine - University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI

Medical School

Wayne State University School of Medicine, Detroit, MI

Current Activities, Research, Subspecialty or Professional Interests

I currently practice sleep medicine, with a special focus on sleep disorders occurring in children, such as sleep apnea, narcolepsy, insomnia, and movement disorders. I am particularly interested in the impact of sleep disorders on the quality of life in our children, and how successful treatment can help optimize the trajectory of their development and health outcomes.

I enjoy teaching medical students and residents about the field of sleep medicine, especially pediatric sleep medicine. This is a relatively young specialty, and there is wonderful opportunity for more growth in this field, and research in this very rewarding specialty.

Hobbies, Personal Interests, etc.

I love spending time with my wife and 2 precious boys, exploring various parks around Grand Rapids with them and attending their YMCA classes as much as I can. I also enjoy mentoring young people, playing basketball, and being active serving in our local church in Grand Rapids.

Residency

Child Neurology - Loma Linda University Children's Hospital & Medical Ctr, Loma Linda, CA

Current Practice Location

Mercy Health Saint Mary's, 245 Cherry St SE #201, Grand Rapids, MI 49503

Teaching or other awards

Earned Commendation for excellence in teaching medical students as a pediatrics resident - 2004-2006.

Why I chose to practice in Grand Rapids...

My wife and I chose to move back home to Michigan after spending our 3 previous years in Virginia Beach, in order to be closer to my parents and brother who live in the Detroit area. This has been the best decision of our lives; nothing can replace the love and caring of family.

Grand Rapids is a wonderful city to raise our 2 boys. Having God as the center of our family and knowing that we have a church in Grand Rapids being our family as well, is a priceless treasure.

Drew Jorgensen, MD

Neurocritical Care

Drew Jorgensen, MD

Neurocritical Care

No information found.

Kristina N. Karanec, DO

Epilepsy

Kristina N. Karanec, DO

Epilepsy

Area of Specialty

Epilepsy, Neuro-diagnostics

Fellowship

Neurophysiology-Epilepsy Case Western REserve University Hospitals Cleveland, OH

Medical School

Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine, Downers Grove, IL

Residency

Neurology, Case Western Reserve University Hospitals, Cleveland, Ohio Internal Medicine Intern year, Yale University, New Haven, CT

Current Practice Location

Mercy Health Saint Mary's, Grand Rapids, MI

Carey Krause, DO

Psychiatrist

Carey Krause, DO

Psychiatrist

No information found.

Jürgen Lüders, MD

Neurosurgery

Jürgen Lüders, MD

Neurosurgery

Area of Specialty

Neurosurgery

Residency

Cleveland Clinic - Cleveland, Ohio

Current Practice Location

Mercy Health Saint Mary's

Hobbies, Personal Interests, etc.

I enjoy golf, boating, cars and hunting.

Medical School

University of Chicago

Current Activities, Research, Subspecialty or Professional Interests

Chief of Neurosurgery
Member Mercy Health Foundation Board
I enjoy teaching and working with residents
Neurosurgery: Enjoy spine surgery, brain tumors, epilepsy surgery

Why I chose to practice in Grand Rapids...

Grand Rapids is a great city to raise a family.

Soumya Madala, MD

Sleep Medicine

Soumya Madala, MD

Sleep Medicine

Area of Specialty

Sleep

Fellowship

Sleep Medicine, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan

Medical School

Sri Devraj urs Medical College, Karnataka, India

Current Activities, Research, Subspecialty or Professional Interests

I like to give back to my profession and I am serving as a Board of Director for the Michigan Academy of Sleep Medicine (MASM). I am also involved in the Conference planning committee as well as the Membership committee of the MASM.

Why I chose to practice in Grand Rapids...

Michigan has been my home for over a decade. I love the 4 seasons and the "reliable Michigan weather."
I love the vibrancy Grand Rapids offers; the festivals, Art Prize...
It has the suburban feel with a touch of Big City life.

Residency

Internal Medicine, St. Joseph Mercy Hospital, Ann Arbor, Michigan

Current Practice Location

Mercy Health Saint Mary's
Mercy Health Sleep Disorder Center, 245 Cherry Street SE, Suite 200, Grand Rapids

Hobbies, Personal Interests, etc.

I am an avid sports fan and especially like the Michigan State Spartans.

Joshua Nicholson, DO

PM&R/Spine

Joshua Nicholson, DO

PM&R/Spine

No information found.

Patrick Pavwoski, DO

Neurology

Patrick Pavwoski, DO

Neurology

No information found.

Joel Phillips, DO

Neurology & Palliative Care

Joel Phillips, DO

Neurology & Palliative Care

Fellowship

Hospice and Palliative Medicine, Grand Rapids Medical Education Partners, Grand Rapids, MI

Medical School

Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine, Des Moines, IA

Primary Practice Location

Mercy Health Saint Mary's
Faculty for the Neurology Residency as well as the Hospice and Palliative Medicine Fellowship

Residency

Neurology, Henry Ford Hospital, Detroit, MI

Subspecialty

Neuro-Palliative Medicine

Current Activities, Research or Professional Interests

Research interests in the interactions between neurology and palliative medicine, specifically with ALS and other neurodegenerative diseases.

Mohammad Javad Poostizadeh, MD

Epilepsy

Mohammad Javad Poostizadeh, MD

Epilepsy

Area of Specialty

Epilepsy, Neuro-diagnostics

Fellowship

University Hospital, Case Medical Center, Cleveland, Ohio

Medical School

Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran

Current Activities, Research, Subspecialty or Professional Interests

I am board certified in both Neurology and Epilepsy and have been practicing epilepsy since 2013 as a clinical assistant professor affiliated with Michigan State University. I also practice outpatient general neurology one day a week.

My interests are intractable epilepsy, epilepsy surgery, and Non-epileptic paroxysmal episodes.

Due to high volume of patients with Non-epileptic seizures associated with Medically Unexplained Symptoms (MUS) and psychosomatic comorbidities in our community, my current focus is to understand the mechanisms and different treatment approaches in diagnosis and management of such disorders.

Hobbies, Personal Interests, etc.

Reading, spending time with family and family gatherings, travelling

Residency

Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas

Current Practice Location

Mercy Health Saint Mary's, Hauenstein Neurosciences Center, Grand Rapids, MI

Teaching or other awards

I have been interested and involved in teaching of medical students and residents mainly in an outpatient setting and look forward to it.

Why I chose to practice in Grand Rapids...

Nice, clean and safe place to live in wooded suburban areas not far from work without heavy traffics of big cities.

Kasim Qureshi, MD

Faculty/Vascular Neurology

Kasim Qureshi, MD

Faculty/Vascular Neurology

No information found.

Jaclyn Reckow, PhD

Faculty/Neuro Psychology

Jaclyn Reckow, PhD

Faculty/Neuro Psychology

No information found.

Lindsay Robell, MD

Neuro-Oncology

Lindsay Robell, MD

Neuro-Oncology

No information found.

Cornelius Robens, MD

Faculty/Movement Disorders

Cornelius Robens, MD

Faculty/Movement Disorders

No information found.

Audrey Sanders, DO

Neurology

Audrey Sanders, DO

Neurology

Area of Specialty

General Neurology, Neurohospitalist

Medical School

Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine

Current Activities, Research, Subspecialty or Professional Interests

Dementia, Headache and Facial Pain Disorders, Movement Disorders, Medical Student and Resident Education

Residency

Corewell Health Farmington Hills Hospital

Current Practice Location

Trinity Health Grand Rapids

Why I chose to practice in Grand Rapids...

I was born and raised in Grand Rapids, and therefore this city has always been home! It is a vibrant and welcoming city, with access to exceptional medical care (and the lakeshore!). It was always my goal to return to Grand Rapids, in order to provide medical care to my community once I finished my training.

Hobbies, Personal Interests, etc.

I enjoy golfing, skiing, running, Peloton, cooking, exploring new restaurants and travel.

Ronel Santos, MD

Neuro Ophthalmology

Ronel Santos, MD

Neuro Ophthalmology

Fellowship

Neuro-Ophthalmology, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI. Neuro-Ophthalmology, Orbital and Oculoplastic Surgery, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN.

Medical School

University of the Philippines, Manila, Philippines

Residency

Neurology Residency, Sparrow Hospital/Michigan State University, Lansing, MI. Ophthalmology Residency, University of the Philippines-Philippine General Hospital, Manila, Philippines.

Current Practice Location

Mercy Health Saint Mary's Downtown

Hussam Shaker, MD

Epilepsy

Hussam Shaker, MD

Epilepsy

Area of Specialty

Epilepsy Care

Fellowship

Epilepsy Fellowship, Cleveland Clinic (2018-2019)
Clinical Neurophysiology Fellowship, Cleveland Clinic (2019-2020)

Medical School

University of Tishreen

Current Activities, Research, Subspecialty or Professional Interests

I am currently involved in multiple research projects. My main work is on the functional significance of epileptogenic fast activity in the motor cortex seizures. I am interested in surgical epilepsy and intracranial monitoring Stereotactic Electroencephalogram (SEEG). I am working on establishing a new SEEG program at Mercy Health Saint Mary's.

Residency

Spectrum Health Hospital/Michigan State University

Current Practice Location

Mercy Health Hauenstein Neuroscience Center

Teaching or other awards

Neurological Institute Trainee Research Award at Cleveland Clinic (2019)
Brien J. Smith Neurology Resident Research Award (2017-2018)
Neurology Case Report Award in Grand Rapids Medical Educational Partners Research Day (2017)

Why I chose to practice in Grand Rapids...

I am back to Grand Rapids to establish a surgical epilepsy program at Mercy Health Saint Mary's. I was amazed by the friendly environment and outstanding teamwork here.

Hobbies, Personal Interests, etc.

I play soccer and tennis. I love watching tennis and my best player is Roger Federer (The GOAT). For soccer, my best player is Lionel Messi.

Danette Taylor, DO

Movement Disorders

Danette Taylor, DO

Movement Disorders

Fellowship

Clinical Neuroscience Center (Peter A LeWitt)

Medical School

Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine (1990)

Current Activities, Research, Subspecialty or Professional Interests

I see patients with Parkinson's disease and other movement disorders, including parkinsonisms, dystonia, essential tremor, Huntington's disease and tardive dyskinesias. I have been involved with clinical research in the past and am looking forward to starting some research projects here.

Residency

Beaumont Farmington Hills (previously Botsford Hospital, 1994)

Current Practice Location

Mercy Health Hauenstein Neuroscience Center

Melanie Taylor, MD

Neuromuscular

Melanie Taylor, MD

Neuromuscular

Area of Specialty

Neuromuscular Disorder

Fellowship

Neuromuscular Medicine - Cleveland Clinic

Medical School

Michigan State University College of Human Medicine

Current Activities, Research, Subspecialty or Professional Interests

I am the Neuromuscular Director at Mercy Health Hauenstein Neurosciences and the ALS/MDA Clinic Director. I have particular interest in neuromuscular diseases including ALS, Muscular Dystrophies, Myasthenia Gravis, neuropathies and more.

Residency

Neurology - Cleveland Clinic

Current Practice Location

Mercy Health Saint Mary's; Mercy Health Hauenstien Neurosciences

Trevor Wu, PhD ABPP-CN

Neuro Psychology

Trevor Wu, PhD ABPP-CN

Neuro Psychology

Area of Specialty

Neuropsychology

Fellowship

Baylor College of Medicine, Houston TX

Current Practice Location

Mercy Health Saint Mary's; Hauenstein Neuroscience

Residency

Alpert Medical School of Brown University, Providence RI

Current Activities, Research, Subspecialty or Professional Interests

I am a clinical neuropsychology. My main responsibilities include assessing patients' cognitive and psychological functioning, who may have various neurological, medical, or psychiatric conditions. I also have a background in utilizing various neuroimaging modalities to study changes of the brain following head injuries, with all severities.