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A neurologist is a medical doctor with specialized training in diagnosing, treating, and managing disorders of the brain, spinal cord, nerves and muscles. Neurological conditions include epilepsy, headache, multiple sclerosis (MS), dementia (Alzheimer's Disease), and movement disorders (Parkinson's Disease), Restless Leg Syndrome, and tremor. Neurologists may perform diagnostic tests such as CT scans, MRI, EEG and EMG. Learn more at Brain Matters.

Featured Neurologists

Selim Benbadis, M.D. graduated from Universite de Nice (France), Faculte de Medecine. He performed an internship, two residencies and a fellowship on Epilepsy & Sleep Disorders. Dr. Benbadis' special interests include Epilepsy, Electroencephalography, Sleep Disorders, Polysomnography, Medical education and Medical writing and editing. Tampa, FL 33612.

Daniel Jacobs, M.D. has been in practice in neurology since 1994, and has been in Orlando since 1997. Dr. Jacobs accepts patients with all types of neurological problems. Dr. Jacobs does direct the Multiple Sclerosis Care Center of NSO, and participates in clinical research associated with multiple sclerosis. Dr. Jacobs also serves as Director for Stroke Services at Orlando Regional Medical Center, and maintains a strong interest in stroke. Orlando, FL 32806

Saleem R. Khamisani, M.D. specializes in parkinson's disease, movement disorders, headache, multiple sclerosis, baclofen pump refil and programming, and DBS programming. Saint Petersburg, FL 33705

Anna Y. Khanna, M.D. was born in Russia and moved with her family to New Jersey during childhood. She graduated from Rutgers University in 1993 and from Ross University School of Medicine in 1998. Dr. Khanna completed her neurology training at the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey in 2003. This included being the Chief Resident and a Fellowship in Cerebrovascular Disorders. Ocala, FL 34474

Anette V. Nieves, M.D. graduated from University of Puerto Rico Medical Sciences Campus and completed her internship at San Juan City Hospital. She completed residency in Neurology at the University of Medicine and Dentistry in New Jersey (UMDNJ), where she was the Chief Resident. In 1999 she began a Fellowship in Movement Disorders at the University of Toronto. This training was with Dr. Anthony E. Lang, one of the world's foremost experts in Movement Disorders. Ocala, FL 34474

Hal S. Pineless, D.O. is certified by the American Osteopathic Board of Neurology and Psychiatry, and the American Society of Neurorehabilitation. He is an active member of numerous professional medical societies, including the American Osteopathic Association, the American Medical Association, the American Academy of Neurology, the American College of Neuropsychiatrists, the National Headache Foundation, and the Multiple Sclerosis Society of Orlando. Dr. Pineless is also involved with the programs of the Parkinson's Society of Orlando. Winter Park, FL 32792-2285

Jay J. Rubin, M.D. specializes in general neurology, neuromuscular disease, chronic pain evaluation, and sleep disorders. Multidisciplinary treatment and preventive care are strongly promoted by Dr. Rubin and his staff. Dr. Rubin is certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. In addition, he is a Fellow of the American Academy of Disability Evaluating Physicians. Ocala, FL 34474.

Ahmed Sadek, M.D. is double Board Certified by the American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology, with Certification in the field of Neurology and Clinical Neurophysiology. Dr. Sadek is interested in Medical and Surgical Management of Epilepsy, Clinical Neurophysiology Techniques, EEG, Ambulatory EEG, and Long Term monitoring, Sleep, Visual Evoked Potentials, Movement Disorders, and Botox injection in different movement disorders. Orlando, FL 32806.

William Tatum, M.D. William O. Tatum, M.D. is a board certified neurologist with additional years of training beyond that of a traditional neurologist in the field of epilepsy. Dr. Tatum was one of the first physicians in Tampa Bay to specialize in the treatment of epilepsy. By specializing in the treatment of epilepsy, Dr. Tatum is able to offer his patients the state-of-the art treatments for epilepsy, including investigational drugs through his clinical research division, vagal nerve stimulation (VNS) as well as epilepsy surgery. Tampa, FL 33612.

Fernando Vale, M.D. Fernando L. Vale, M.D. is an Associate Professor with the USF Department of Neurological Surgery. He joined the department in 1997 and began his appointment as Program Director of the Neurological Surgery Residency Program in 2004. He currently serves as Surgical Director of the USF/TGH Comprehensive Epilepsy Program and the USF Pituitary Disease Clinic, Co-Surgical Director of the Parkinson's disease Surgery Program, and Director of the USF Spine Fellowship Program. Tampa, FL 33612.