Program leadership
- Barbara C. Jobst, MD (Chair, Department of Neurology and Neurocritical Care)
Neurology Team
Alexander P. Auchus, MD
Neurology
A love of science and the humanities led me to medicine. Curiosity about the brain and human behavior led me to neurology. Now, after practicing neurology across several continents, I hav… Read more
Areas of focus
- Stroke
- Hospital neurology
Locations
- Lebanon
Andrea F. Bonenfant, MSN, APRN
Neurology
A major part of my job is to educate patients and families about headache medicine. When I first meet a patient, I spend a lot of time getting to know them. We discuss their history of he… Read more
Areas of focus
- Headaches
- Seizures
Locations
- Manchester
Victoria M. Booth, MSN, APRN
Neurology
Neurocritical care can be an emotional roller coaster for both patients and their families. I want them to feel supported and informed, ensuring that our care aligns with their goals. I c… Read more
Areas of focus
- Neurocritical care
Locations
- Lebanon
Krzysztof A. Bujarski, MD
Neurology
Areas of focus
- Treatment of epilepsy
- Epilepsy surgery and brain stimulation
- Cognitive and psychiatric consequences of epilepsy
Locations
- Lebanon
- Manchester
Amy M. Chan, MD
Medical Oncology
The brain is an elegant organ that makes poetry. The brain also describes where the problem is by showing symptoms. I am excited to work as an oncologist today, where therapy breakthrough… Read more
Areas of focus
- Glioma
- Primary central nervous system (CNS) lymphoma
- Meningioma
- Other primary brain tumors
- And 1 more areas of focus
Locations
- Lebanon
- St Johnsbury
Jeffrey A. Cohen, MD
Neurology
My goal is to give patients the type of care I would expect as a patient: care that is supportive and understandable. I spend time with each patient to discuss all the possible treatments… Read more
Areas of focus
- ALS
- Clinical electrophysiology (electromyography (EMG))
- Neuromuscular disorders
- Peripheral neuropathy
- And 1 more areas of focus
Locations
- Lebanon
George W. Culler, MD
Neurology
My goal is to improve the quality of life for my patients by: Eliminating or reducing disabling seizures in those with refractory epilepsy Lowering the risk of SUDEP (sudden unexplaine… Read more
Areas of focus
- Epilepsy
- Epilepsy surgery
- Clinical neurophysiology
- Intraoperative neuromonitoring
- And 1 more areas of focus
Locations
- Lebanon
Melanie L. Del Frari, MSN, APRN
Neurology
I entered nursing as a hands-on way to care for people during their most vulnerable times. I became a nurse practitioner so I could have a greater impact and involvement in their care. I'… Read more
Areas of focus
- Movement disorders
- General neurology
Locations
- Lebanon
Robert S. DeShane, MPAS, PA-C
Neurology
I strive to provide compassionate care to patients with serious neurologic conditions. As a health care provider in the intensive care unit (ICU) and as the son of a critically-ill parent… Read more
Areas of focus
- Neurocritical care
Locations
- Lebanon
Mary S. Feldman, DO
Neurology
Neurological conditions can sometimes be very difficult to diagnose and understand. My goal as a neurologist and movement disorders specialist is to help guide my patients through the com… Read more
Areas of focus
- Movement disorders
- Parkinson's disease
- Atypical Parkinsonism
- Essential tremor
- And 4 more areas of focus
Locations
- Lebanon
Brian C. Fidali, MD
Neurology
My goal is to help my patients live a life free from seizures. My patients and I work together to find the best treatment options based on their unique goals. Caring for those with epile… Read more
Areas of focus
- Epilepsy
- Surgical epilepsy
- Neuromodulation
- Intraoperative neuromonitoring
- And 2 more areas of focus
Locations
- Lebanon
Miruna Folger, MD
Neurology
Each patient is unique and has a very personal story. I always begin my care for patients by taking the time to really understand who they are. I want to learn their particular history an… Read more
Areas of focus
- Electrodiagnostic studies (nerve conduction studies/EMG; EEG)
- Botox injections for chronic migraines, hemifacial spasm
- Neuromuscular disorders (ALS, muscular dystrophies, myopathies)
Locations
- Manchester
Kristen M. Goff, MPAS, PA-C
Neurology
Neurology is a large, challenging field that is continually evolving. Working in this field allows me to draw on my life-long interest in science, while also giving me an opportunity to b… Read more
Locations
- Lebanon
Paige T. Gorecki, MS, APRN
Neurology
As the daughter of a speech-language pathologist, I grew up going to stroke support groups. When I started my nursing career here on the neuroscience floor, I fell in love with the brain.… Read more
Areas of focus
- Stroke
- Cerebrovascular disease
Locations
- Lebanon
Kris D. Halliwell, MSN, APRN
Neurology
In my medical career, I've been a 911 dispatcher, an emergency medical technician (EMT), a paramedic, an intensive care unit (ICU) nurse, a flight nurse/paramedic. Now I'm an acute care n… Read more
Areas of focus
- Neurocritical care
Locations
- Lebanon
Anas Hannoun, MD
Neurology
My goal is to provide the best and most up-to-date medical management and advice in neurology and movement disorders. I believe in everyone's ability to gain wellness. As a physician, I w… Read more
Areas of focus
- Parkinson's disease and movement disorders
- Deep brain stimulation for Parkinson's disease, dystonia, and essential tremor
- Botulinum injections (EMG guided) for limb and neck dystonia, blepharospasm, hemifacial spasm, and limb spasticity
- Gait and balance related disorders (ataxia, normal pressure hydrocephalus, gait apraxia)
- And 2 more areas of focus
Locations
- Concord
- Manchester
Dimple Jaswal, MSN, APRN
Neurology
The most rewarding part of my work is serving humanity with my healthcare skills, knowledge, and 20 years of experience. I entered nursing to care for people during their most vulnerable … Read more
Locations
- Lebanon
Jing Ji, MD
Neurology
Areas of focus
- General neurology
- Clinical neurophysiology (EMG/EEG)
- Neuromuscular disorders
- Epilepsy
- And 3 more areas of focus
Locations
- Manchester
- Nashua
Barbara C. Jobst, MD
Neurology
Areas of focus
- Epilepsy surgery
- Neurophysiology including intraoperative monitoring, seizures and pregnancy
- Women's health issues in epilepsy
Locations
- Lebanon
Jason Johns, MPAS, PA-C
Neurology
My goal is to give my patients the best medical care available to help them recover from stroke and prevent future recurrences. I offer guidance on lifestyle modifications and risk factor… Read more
Locations
- Lebanon
Joshua M. Keegan, MD
Neurology
Areas of focus
- Subarachnoid hemorrhage
- Intraparenchymal hemorrhage
- Anoxic brain injury
- Traumatic brain injury
Locations
- Lebanon
Alexander S. Kloman, MD
Neurology
The best care happens when we treat our patients like family, with respect and kindness. I work hard to find the right diagnosis and consider a patient's well-being. Together, we create a… Read more
Areas of focus
- General adult neurology
- Electromyography
Locations
- Lebanon
Erik J. Kobylarz, MD, PhD
Neurology
As a scientist at heart, I carefully look at all of the information pertaining to a patient's condition in order to help them with their nervous system disease. To build a complete pictur… Read more
Areas of focus
- Clinical neurophysiology
- Intraoperative neurophysiologic monitoring
- Epilepsy and neuro-ophthalmology
Locations
- Lebanon
Stephen L. Lee, MD, PhD
Neurology
I was drawn to the field of neurology by the beauty and intricacies of the human nervous system. I chose to specialize in clinical and applied basic science research with the aim of easin… Read more
Areas of focus
- Botulinum toxin
- Dystonia
- Neurogenetics
- Parkinson's disease
- And 2 more areas of focus
Locations
- Lebanon
Timothy G. Lukovits, MD
Neurology
I chose to specialize in the field of stroke because it has so many different clinical manifestations and it overlaps with many other areas of medicine. This allows me to be a member of a… Read more
Areas of focus
- Cerebrovascular disease
- Stroke
Locations
- Lebanon
Alexandra Martin, MSN, APRN
Neurology
I love helping and teaching patients and their families about neurological conditions and guiding them to a better place. I am happy when patients reach their goals and return to how they… Read more
Areas of focus
- Neurology
Locations
- Lebanon
Keith J. McAvoy, MD
Neurology
Areas of focus
- Clinical electrophysiology (EMG)
- Muscular dystrophies
- Botulinum toxin injections for movement disorders, dystonia, spasticity, and chronic migraine
- Deep brain stimulator programming for movement disorders
- And 1 more areas of focus
Locations
- Manchester
Denise M. McGrath, MSN, APRN
Neurology
I work with individuals and their families to find the most suitable care based upon their physical and social needs. My goal is to help people live with their conditions in the most heal… Read more
Areas of focus
- Certificate in Added Qualification in Headache Medicine
Locations
- Lebanon
Roseanne M. Medeiros, MSN, APRN
Neurology
I've always been drawn to caring for people. I started in the health care field as a nursing assistant when I was a teenager. I knew then that nursing was my calling. Nursing is not just … Read more
Locations
- Lebanon
Jaclyn E. Moore, MSN, APRN
Neurology
I like to laugh with my patients. Being present and compassionate makes those moments possible. When a patient brings concerns to a visit, it's my job to listen, validate their struggle a… Read more
Areas of focus
- Headaches
- Movement disorders
Locations
- Manchester
Justin J. Mowchun, MD
Neurology
Areas of focus
- Clinical neurophysiology (electromyography (EMG))
- General neurology
Locations
- Lebanon
Leah M. Natali, MSN, APRN
Neurology
The cornerstones of my practice include advocacy, shared decision making, evidence-based research and a trauma-informed approach to care. I am passionate about working together to find a … Read more
Areas of focus
- Headaches
Locations
- Lebanon
Nicole H. Odom, MD
Neurology
I became a physician because I wanted to help people. I listen to my patients so they feel that their concerns have been heard. I want to help them decide on a treatment plan that works b… Read more
Areas of focus
- General neurology
- Epilepsy
- Clinical neurophysiology
Locations
- Lebanon
Andrew R. Pachner, MD
Neurology
The Multiple Sclerosis Center here at DHMC subscribes to the "Comprehensive Care" model. This means that our team addresses the needs of multiple sclerosis (MS) patients in a holistic way… Read more
Areas of focus
- Multiple sclerosis
- Neuro-immunology
- Myasthenia gravis
Locations
- Lebanon
Oliver W. Phillips, MD
Neurology
Movement disorders are like icebergs: there's 10 percent that's plainly visible, but there's still 90 percent beneath the surface. My focus is on treating the entire 100 percent. I lear… Read more
Areas of focus
- Parkinson's disease
- Tremor
- Dystonia
- Torticollis
- And 12 more areas of focus
Locations
- Lebanon
Rohit K. Reddy, MD
Neurology
I help my patients improve their quality of life. Whether by eliminating seizures or at the very least, making my patients feel comfortable with a condition they've had for years, I do my… Read more
Areas of focus
- Epilepsy
- Epilepsy surgery
- EEG monitoring
- Vagal nerve stimulation for management of medically-refractory epilepsy
- And 3 more areas of focus
Locations
- Concord
- Manchester
Diana M. Rojas-Soto, MD
Neurology
I believe in helping my patients be active participants in their own health care. This involves thoroughly and compassionately explaining their conditions to them, and then listening care… Read more
Areas of focus
Locations
- Lebanon
Lindsay M. Schommer, MSN, APRN
Neurology
Epilepsy is a disease that takes away a person's control. My goal is to help my patients take back control of their lives and resume doing the things that are important to them. While I c… Read more
Areas of focus
- Epilepsy
Locations
- Lebanon
Gail I. Schuman, DO, MS
Pediatric Neurology
In choosing to become a physician, I had always thought about neurosurgery. However, life seems to take us down alternate pathways and I first pursued science and engineering research. It… Read more
Areas of focus
- Seizures in children
- Developmental delays
- Movement disorders in children
- Headaches in children
Locations
- Manchester
Shannon K. Seney, DNP, APRN
Neurology
Being a nurse practitioner in neurology allows me to do the medical work that fascinates me. It also allows me to have a very personal and caring relationship with my patients. As a nurse… Read more
Locations
- Lebanon
Andrew M. Slater, DO
Neurology
As a neurologist, part of my role is reviewing imaging studies and diagnosing different types of neurologic disease. Based on the diagnosis, I explain the treatment options to my patients… Read more
Locations
- Manchester
- Nashua
Andrew D. Smith, MD
Neurology
I entered the field of multiple sclerosis (MS) and neuroimmunology because the complexity of these conditions and the care they require appeal to me. People with MS have varied symptoms a… Read more
Areas of focus
- Multiple sclerosis
- Neuroimmunology
- Autoimmune encephalitis
- Neuromyelitis optica (NMO)
- And 2 more areas of focus
Locations
- Lebanon
Aleksandra C. Stark, MD
Neurology
A diagnosis of dementia and cognitive impairment can be emotionally difficult for patients and their loved ones. As a cognitive and behavioral neurologist, I aim to help my patients and t… Read more
Areas of focus
- Cognitive and behavioral neurology
- Geisel School of Medicine profile
Locations
- Lebanon
Elijah W. Stommel, MD, PhD
Neurology
I was motivated to become a neurologist because I wanted to understand neurological disorders and help patients who are dealing with them. I take the time to carefully listen to my patien… Read more
Areas of focus
- Clinical electrophysiology (EMG)
Locations
- Lebanon
Vijay M. Thadani, MD, PhD
Neurology
Diagnosing a neurological condition can sometimes be like solving a difficult puzzle. I have a talent for knowing odd and unusual pieces of information. I enjoy applying that talent to so… Read more
Areas of focus
- Alteration of consciousness
- Electroencephalography (EEG)
- Epileptic disorders
- Multiple sclerosis
Locations
- Lebanon
Rebecca J. Thompson, MD
Neurology
I let my patients know that we are a team: they are the athlete and I am the coach. I listen to a patient's concerns and carefully explain my diagnosis. I lay out all the pros and cons of… Read more
Locations
- Lebanon
- Manchester
Roya Vakili, MD
Neurology
I enjoy working with people to treat their medical and neurological problems so that they can become more functional and active. I believe that healing an individual is team effort, so I … Read more
Locations
- Manchester
Jane B. Vasquez, MSN, APRN
Neurology
I provide holistic care that focuses on my patient's concerns, needs, and goals. As someone who has been affected by neurological disease in my family, I understand that neurological cond… Read more
Locations
- Lebanon
Joanna M. Young, MSN, APRN
Neurology
I love learning and developing my skills as a nurse, and I enjoy the challenges that come with this profession. After being a critical care nurse for more than a decade, I decided to purs… Read more
Areas of focus
- Neurocritical care
Locations
- Lebanon