Alexis Franklin is a compassionate and detail-oriented physician assistant with a strong neurology and pain management background and a sub-specialization in movement disorders, including Parkinson's, multiple sclerosis, and degenerative disc disease. She has experience in diagnosing, evaluating, and treating patients with pain and neurological disorders and administering injections. Prior to joining MIND, she worked as a physician assistant at Michigan Neurology Associates and Pain Consultants and as a medical assistant at Rogel Cancer Center.

Certifications

National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)
PA-C

Advanced Cardiac Life Support, American Heart Association

Basic Life Support, American Heart Association

Medication-Assisted Treatment, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration

Transgender Medicine for General Medical Providers, Icahn School of Medicine
at Mount Sinai

NIH Stroke Scale, American Heart Association

QPR Gatekeeper, QPR Institute

Education

Master of Physician Assistant Studies,
Trine University, Fort Wayne, IN

Bachelor of Science in Biopsychology, Cognition, and Neuroscience,
University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan

Road Project Affecting Traffic Around MIND Offices

I-696 Road Construction Alert – Part of I-696 in Oakland County is going to shut down for two years so the Michigan Department of Transportation can complete major road work.

Please be informed of the I-696 road project – eastbound I-696 from M-10 (Lodge Freeway/Northwestern Highway) to I-75, with eastbound I-696 expected to be fully closed. See link for current construction and traffic updates.

Helpful Hints

Allow extra time to arrive at your appointment due to traffic disruptions.
Use a navigation app like Google Maps or Apple Maps for direction to our facilities.
Frequently check MDOT links to see project updates.

For a map with I-696 Restore the Reuther project details, click here.

Orchard Lake Road, I-696 to 13 Mile Road

Orchard Lake Road, from just south of I-696 to 13 Mile Road in Farmington Hills, will be resurfaced.
See link for additional details and plan accordingly.

For additional MDOT construction projects, click here.

Thank you for your patience and understanding.

Melissa Lachowicz is a compassionate and highly skilled family nurse practitioner with extensive experience in outpatient pain management and direct patient care. Melissa is dedicated to promoting high standards of culturally competent care and patient advocacy. Prior to joining MIND, Melissa practiced at the University Pain Clinic in Detroit, where she specialized in medication management, injection therapy consultations and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to deliver comprehensive treatment plans.

Certifications

American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Certification Board
Family Nurse Practitioner

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Education

Master of Science in Nursing,
University of Detroit Mercy, Detroit, Michigan

Bachelor of Nursing,
University of Detroit Mercy, Detroit, Michigan

Michelle Sierant is a skilled physician assistant with a strong background in neurology, sleep and pain medicine. She is dedicated to fostering a compassionate and empathetic environment to ensure strong clinician-patient relationships. Prior to joining MIND, she practiced at Michigan Neurology Associates & Pain Consultants, where she provided comprehensive care to patients in outpatient and inpatient settings. Michelle has extensive experience performing assessments, managing neurological conditions, ordering diagnostic testing and implementing pain management interventions.

Certifications

National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)
PA-C

Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Education

Master in Medical Science,
Tufts University of School of Medicine Physician Assistant Program, Boston, Massachusetts

Bachelor of Science in Neuroscience,
University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan

Dr. Vieder completed his fellowship in vascular neurology at Spectrum Health System after his neurology residency at Beaumont Health. He is IHI-certified in patient safety, inpatient centered care, healthcare leadership and healthcare improvement, as well as in neurocritical care (ENLS certified). He has contributed in research of CT turn-around times for acute stroke care and has spent time as an author and editor for neurology board preparation question banks. Dr. Vieder’s practice has a focus on treatment and prevention of stroke and other vascular neurologic disorders.

Certifications

IHI Certificates in patient safety

IHI Certificate inpatient centered care

IHI Certificate in healthcare leadership

IHI Certificate in healthcare improvement

ACLS/BCLS Training

Neurocritical Care Society ENLS certification

NIHSS Training

Residency

Beaumont Health,
Farmington Hills/Royal Oak, Michigan

Fellowship

Vascular Neurology
Spectrum Health
Grand Rapids, MI

Education

Michigan State University,
East Lansing, Michigan, B.S.

Michigan State University
College of Osteopathic Medicine,
East Lansing, Michigan, D.O.

Dr. Ross is board-certified in neurology, having completed her residency at Corewell Health East-Farmington Hills, where she was co-chief resident. She has gained experience in diagnosing and treating a wide array of neurological conditions in diverse settings, which include community hospitals, tertiary care centers and outpatient private practices. Dr. Ross is known for her compassionate approach to patient care and commitment to advancing clinical and leadership skills.

Certifications

American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology
Board Certified in Neurology

Residency

Corewell Health East,
Farmington Hills

Education

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine,
Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine, East Lansing, Michigan

Master of Science in Pharmacology,
University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan
Thesis: GAIP-Interacting Protein C terminus as a Scaffolding Protein

Bachelor of Science in Neuroscience,
University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan

Sheppard is a board-certified family nurse practitioner. She obtained a Master of Science in Nursing from the University of Detroit Mercy and a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of Michigan. Her clinical interests include epilepsy in women, migraine, neurocognitive disorders, stroke, multiple sclerosis, and neuropathies. She is an active member of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners. Sheppard is a “huge” Michigan football fan and does not miss a game-day Saturday, whether it’s watching at home or live at The Big House.

Certifications

American Academy of Nurse Practitioners- Certified Family Nurse Practitioner

American Heart Association- Basic Life Support

Certified Nurse Preceptor

Education

University of Michigan,
Ann Arbor, Michigan, B.S.N.

University of Detroit Mercy
Detroit, MI, MSN-FNP

Moss is a certified physician assistant accredited by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants. She holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of Michigan and earned a Master of Science degree from the University of Detroit Mercy. She has worked as a physician assistant in neurology for nearly a decade and has always been extremely interested in movement disorders, including Parkinson’s Disease and essential tremor. She currently works in the Movement Disorder Center where she is especially involved in comprehensive care for Parkinson’s disease patients at MIND. She is also extremely interested in DBS surgery and has been involved in several advanced programming sessions around the country. When not at work, Moss is busy chasing around her two young sons and enjoys reading a good book in her spare time.

Certifications

National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants PA-C
American Heart Association – Advanced Cardiac Life Support
American Heart Association – Basic Life Support

Education

University of Michigan,
Ann Arbor, Michigan, B.S.

University of Detroit Mercy,
Detroit, Michigan, M.S.

Abbo is a board-certified family nurse practitioner, proficient in three languages, with a bachelor’s degree from Oakland University and a Master of Science in nursing from Chamberlain University. Her two decades of nurse practitioner practicum experience include work in obstetrics and gynecology care, pediatrics, internal medicine and family practice primary care. She has garnered two Daisy Award nominations and has been honored with four "Saluting Your Stars."

Certifications

American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Certification-FNP-C
American Heart Association – Basic Life Support

Education

Oakland University,
Rochester, Michigan, B.S.N.

Wayne State University
School of Medicine
Detroit, MI, M.S.

Chamberlain University,
Downers Grove, Illinois, M.S.N.

Kantzler is a board-certified family nurse practitioner. She received a doctorate in nursing from the University of Michigan-Flint and has more than two decades of experience in patient care ranging from trauma/burn and cardiovascular, as well as postoperative care of pediatric patients within a congenital heart disease program. Additionally, Kantzler also specialized in treating chronic head and neck pain as a member of an advanced practice team. She has contributed to research toward investigating the impact of house call providers on reducing emergency room visits among seniors residing in a senior housing community.

Certifications

Family Nurse Practitioner Certification- ANCC

Pediatric Advanced Life Support

Basic Life Support

Advanced Cardiac Life Support

Advanced Trauma Life Support

Education

Eastern Michigan,
Ypsilanti, Michigan, B.S.N.

University of Michigan
Flint, MI, M.S.N.

University of Michigan,
Flint, MI, D.N.P.

Johnson is a board-certified family nurse practitioner with certification as a multiple sclerosis certified nurse. Johnson earned a bachelor’s degree from Bradley University and a Master of Science degree from the University of North Carolina.

Certifications

Board Certified Family Nurse Practitioner-FNP-BC
Multiple Sclerosis Certified Nurse (MSCN)

Education

Bradley University,
Peoria, Illinois, B.S.

University of North Carolina,
Charlotte, North Carolina, M.S.

Board-certified physician assistant, Epstein, PA-C, joined MIND in 2018 and is dedicated to providing compassionate, patient-focused care at the practice’s location in Farmington Hills. Epstein earned a Bachelor of Health Science degree with a focus in pre-physical therapy and exercise science from Oakland University. She obtained her Master of Science degree in Physician Assistant Studies from the University of Detroit Mercy. She is a member of the Michigan Academy of Physician Assistants and has always had a strong interest in neurology. Epstein now specializes in headache and face pain medicine. She works closely with Dr. Lauren Aymen and Dr. Mina Essak in MIND’s Headache Center. In her free time, Epstein enjoys traveling and exploring new places.

Certifications

National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants-PA-C
American Heart Association – Advanced Cardiac Life Support
American Heart Association – Basic Life Support

Education

Oakland University,
Bachelor of Health Science-BHSc with a focus in Pre-Physical Therapy

University of Detroit Mercy,
Detroit, Michigan M.S.

Brennan is a board-certified acute care nurse practitioner. She earned a bachelor’s degree from Eastern Michigan University and received her Master of Science degree from the University of Michigan.

Certifications

Board Certified Acute Care Nurse Practitioner-ACNP-BC

Education

Eastern Michigan University,
Ypsilanti, Michigan, B.S.

University of Michigan,
Ann Arbor, Michigan, M.S.

Bhatia is a board-certified family nurse practitioner with a bachelor’s degree from the University of Windsor School of Nursing in Windsor, Ontario, and a Master's degree in nursing from the University of Detroit Mercy. She is NIHSS, BLS and ACLS certified. She is also a Daisy Award Winner. Bhatia has experience providing care to patients with neurological conditions in Detroit Receiving Hospital's stroke and neurology unit and has worked in Henry Ford Hospital's cardiac care unit with critically ill patients facing complex heart conditions. She currently functions as the APP lead at MIND and continues to strive to improve patient outcomes. In her free time, Bhatia loves to spend time with her family and dogs, going for long walks, and trying foods from around the world.

Certifications

Board Certified Family Nurse Practitioner

American Heart Association- Basic Life Support, Advanced Cardiac Life Support

NIHSS Certified

Education

University of Windsor,
Windsor, ON, B.S.N.

University of Detroit Mercy
Detroit, MI, M.S.N-F.N.P-B.C.

Sonda Rossman was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis in her twenties. After getting past the shock of this diagnosis, she decided to help all others afflicted with this disease. She started this mission by joining the Michigan Institute for Neurological Disorders (MIND) and has stayed there for over 20 years.

Using her bachelor’s degree from Hillsdale College in psychology and her master’s in psychology from Oakland University, she took the lead in creating the MS Center at MIND, while also creating support groups. Despite no experience, she started a clinical research program for MS. At the time, this was unheard of for a private institution. Under the leadership of Rossman and her husband Dr. Howard Rossman, MIND has one of the largest private MS clinical and research centers in the country.

When a life-changing medication, Tysabri, was pulled from the market soon after approval in 2005, Sonda testified in front of the FDA advisory panel as both a patient and health care professional. Her efforts helped bring this groundbreaking treatment back to market in 2006. Her accomplishments were just getting started.

When the first treatment for a devastating neuromuscular disorder, Spinal Muscular Atrophy was approved, Sonda was able to get the first commercial patient injected with this treatment in the US. She then arranged a meeting with the team from Michigan Medicaid and helped to change policy that allows private facilities to administer this treatment.

In 2020, she was asked to give testimony in front of both the state house and senate that helped to pass Senate Bill 809 which has alleviated the financial burden on patients who receive infusion therapies for any medical condition.

Last, with the emergence of Covid-19, Sonda helped to create a plan that allowed patients to maintain their essential MS infusion therapies safely. She made sure the clinical research program at MIND was able to continue to conduct study visits, in an effort to not delay the study of emerging treatments for this chronic and often progressive disease.

Education

Oakland University
Rochester, Michigan,
M.A., Counseling Psychology

Hillsdale College,
Hillsdale, Michigan,
B.A., Psychology

Badgley brings a diverse portfolio of advanced health care leadership experience to MIND, including expertise in growth, strategy, and practice management. He previously served as executive director at Pinnacle GI Partners’ digestive health institute division in Lansing and CEO of East Lansing’s Michigan Gastroenterology Institute. Badgley holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of Michigan – Dearborn and a master’s degree from Wayne State University.

Education

University of Michigan Dearborn, Michigan, B.S.

Wayne State University, Detroit, Michigan, MBA

Dr. Feldman is an anesthesiologist and interventional pain physician, specializing in headaches and neck pain. He attended medical school at the Wayne State University School of Medicine and graduated as an inducted member of the prestigious Alpha Omega Alpha honor medical society. He then completed residency training in anesthesiology followed by fellowship training in interventional pain management at the University of Michigan Health System. He is board-certified in both anesthesiology and interventional pain management. His targeted approach to pain management focuses on identifying and treating a pain source through both fluoroscopic and ultrasound-guided procedures. Additionally, he has been at the pioneering forefront of IV infusion therapies for chronic pain. He has been recognized several times as one of the area’s most respected interventional pain management physicians in Hour Detroit’s Top Doc issues.

Certifications

Board Certified in Anesthesiology
Board Certified in Pain Management

Fellowship

Interventional Pain
University of Michigan Health System
Ann Arbor, MI

Internship

University Of Michigan Health System,
Ann Arbor, Michigan

Education

Michigan State University,
East Lansing, Michigan, B.S.

Wayne State University
School of Medicine,
Detroit, Michigan, M.D.

Dr. Zaituna is board-certified in neurology and earned her Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine from Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine and bachelor of science in brain, behavior and cognitive sciences from the University of Michigan–Ann Arbor. She is a hospitalist with MIND, working with patients admitted to the hospital.

Certifications

Board Certified in Neurology

Internship

Beaumont Health – Farmington Hills and Royal Oak Campuses,
Farmington Hills and Royal Oak, Michigan

Residency

Beaumont Health – Farmington Hills and Royal Oak Campuses,
Farmington Hills and Royal Oak, Michigan

Education

University of Michigan,
Ann Arbor, Michigan, B.S.

Michigan State University
College of Osteopathic Medicine,
East Lansing, Michigan, D.O.

Dr. Frankowicz is board-certified in neurology and treats a myriad of conditions in her general neurology practice at MIND and Corewell East Dearborn. She focuses primarily on in-patient conditions, such as stroke and seizure management. Frankowicz is a member of ACN.

Certifications

Board Certified in Neurology

Internship

Garden City Hospital,
Garden City, Michigan

Residency

Garden City Hospital,
Garden City, Michigan

Education

Ferris State University,
Big Rapids, Michigan, B.S.

Michigan State University
College of Osteopathic Medicine,
East Lansing, Michigan, D.O.

Dr. Dabrowski is board-certified in physical medicine and rehabilitation. He earned his medical degree from Wayne State University School of Medicine. He has been published extensively, including more than 40 abstracts, and has held extensive faculty and professional appointments.

Certifications

Board Certified in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

Internship

Wayne State University School of Medicine,
Detroit, Michigan

Residency

Rehabilitation Institute of Michigan, Wayne State University,
Detroit, Michigan

Education

University of Michigan,
Ann Arbor, Michigan, B.S.

Wayne State University School of Medicine,
Detroit, Michigan, M.D.

Dr. Seidman is board-certified in diagnostic radiology and is fellowship-trained in neuroradiology at DMC-Harper University Hospital. He has been with MIND for 33 years; he analyzes MRIs and performs spine-related injections, such as epidurals and spinal taps. Seidman has served on several FAOCR committees, teaching residents.

Certifications

Board Certified in Diagnostic Radiology

Board Certified in Neuroradiology

Internship

Oakland General Hospital,
Madison Heights, Michigan

Residency

Oakland General Hospital
Madison Heights, Michigan

Pontiac Osteopathic Hospital,
Pontiac, Michigan

Education

University of Michigan,
Ann Arbor, Michigan, B.S.

University of Osteopathic Medicine and Health
Science,
Des Moines, Iowa, D.O.

Fellowship in Neuroradiology, DMC,
Wayne State University,
Detroit, Michigan

Dr. Biondo-Savin is fellowship-trained in neuroradiology at Beaumont Hospital and is board-certified in both diagnostic radiology and in physical therapy. He is the former neurological chief of radiology at DMC Huron Valley-Sinai Hospital and the former neuroradiology section chief and fellowship program director at Michigan State University. His clinical focus at MIND is on adult neuroradiology, with interests in demyelination, concussion/TBI and degenerative disorders.

Certifications

Board Certified Diagnostic Radiology

Board Certified Neuroradiology

Board Certified Physical Therapy

Internship

Huron Valley-Sinai Hospital,
Commerce, Michigan

Residency

Huron Valley-Sinai Hospital,
Commerce, Michigan

Education

University of Pittsburgh,
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, B.S.

Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine
Downers Grove, Illinois, D.O.

Fellowship in Neuroradiology,
William Beaumont Hospital, Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine,
Royal Oak, Michigan

Dr. Nasta is a neurologist who has contributed published research on insulin therapy for pre-hyperglycemic beta-cell endoplasmic reticulum crowding and has done research on the effect of insulin therapy on beta-cell function in the early stages of Type-2 diabetes. He earned his medical degree from the Michigan State Osteopathic School of Medicine and completed his residency program at Corewell Health (formerly Beaumont).

Certifications

Board Certified in Neurology

Internship

Corewell Health (Formerly Beaumont Health), Farmington Hills and Royal Oak, MI

Residency

Corewell Health (Formerly Beaumont Health), Farmington Hills and Royal Oak, MI

Education

University of Michigan,
Ann Arbor, Michigan, B.S.

Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine,
East Lansing, Michigan, D.O.

During her neurology training, Dr. Gonyou developed a sincere interest and passion for helping patients with the diagnosis of multiple sclerosis and related disorders. She made the decision to dedicate her career to helping patients with multiple sclerosis both from a clinical and research perspective.

Certifications

Board Certified in Neurology

Fellowship

Multiple Sclerosis

Michigan Institute for Neurological Disorders Comprehensive MS Center,

Farmington Hills, MI

Residency

Corewell Health

Education

Michigan State University,
East Lansing, Michigan, B.S

Michigan State University
College of Osteopathic Medicine,
East Lansing, Michigan, D.O.

Dr. Essak was fellowship-trained in headache and facial pain at Duke University Hospital and completed his residency in neurology at Ascension Macomb-Oakland Hospital. Essak has contributed research toward improving the knowledge base of acute stroke guidelines and management and on the role of expansion in Drosophila tracheal diameter regulation. His current research efforts are on the relationship between encephalocele and idiopathic intracranial hypertension. Essak is board-certified in adult neurology, and a member of the American Headache Society.

Certifications

Board Certified in Advanced Cardiac Life Support

Board Certified in Basic Life Support

Board Certified in Adult Neurology

Residency

Ascension Macomb-Oakland Hospital,
Madison Heights, Michigan

Fellowship

Headache and Facial Pain
Duke University Hospital
Durham, NC

Education

Oakland University,
Rochester, Michigan, B.S.

Michigan State University
College of Osteopathic Medicine,
East Lansing, Michigan, D.O.

Dr. Doty completed his neurology residency at Corewell Health (formerly Beaumont). He earned his medical degree from the Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine and has a master’s degree in public health from Michigan State University. His clinical interests include multiple sclerosis and other neuroimmunologic conditions. He also completed a fellowship in multiple sclerosis at the Michigan Institute for Neurological Disorders Comprehensive MS Center.

Certifications

Board Certified in Neurology

Advanced Cardiac Life Support

Basic Life Support

National Institute of Health Stroke Scale

Emergency Neurological Life Support

Residency

Corewell Health,
Farmington Hills, Michigan

Education

Spring Arbor University,
Spring Arbor, Michigan, B.A.

Michigan State University,
East Lansing, Michigan, M.P.H.

Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine,
Spartanburg, South Carolina, D.O.

Dr. Stoner earned her Doctorate in Osteopathic Medicine from Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine and is board certified in neurology. She is credentialed with Corewell Health - Dearborn, Farmington, and Royal Oak campuses, DMC Huron Valley-Sinai Hospital, and Ascension St. John Oakland Hospital. Stoner is a member of AAN and AOA and practices out of our Farmington Hills location.

Certifications

Board Certified in Neurology

Internship

Beaumont Health – Farmington Hills Campus,
Farmington Hills, Michigan

Residency

Beaumont Health – Farmington Hills Campus,
Farmington Hills, Michigan

Education

University of Michigan,
Ann Arbor, Michigan, B.S.

Michigan State University
College of Osteopathic Medicine,
East Lansing, Michigan, D.O.

Board-certified in neurology, Dr. Singer is the Medical Director of Primary Stroke Center at Corewell East Dearborn. Singer has been named Hour Magazine Top Doc consecutively from 2005 to present.
He practices general neurology and has been with MIND since 2001.

Certifications

Board Certified in Neurology

Internship

Botsford General Hospital,
Farmington Hills, Michigan

Residency

Botsford General Hospital,
Farmington Hills, Michigan

Education

Michigan State University,
East Lansing, Michigan, B.S.

Michigan State University
College of Osteopathic Medicine,
East Lansing, Michigan, D.O.

Dr. Simpson is board-certified in neurology and electrodiagnostic medicine. He earned his Master of Science degree in anatomy from Wayne State University School of Medicine and his Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine from Kirksville, Missouri. He has served as an Associate Clinical Professor of Neurology, University of Michigan and Clinical Professor of Neurology, Michigan State University and is a retired LtC U.S. Army Medical Corps. Simpson is a national and international lecturer, with an extensive number of peer-reviewed publications. He is a former President of ACN and Director of the Ethics Committee for American Association of Neuromuscular and Electrodiagnostic Medicine for 12 years.

Certifications

Board Certified in Neurology
Board Certified in Electrodiagnostic Medicine

Internship

Doctor’s Hospital,
Columbus, Ohio

Residency

Botsford General Hospital,
Farmington Hills, Michigan

Education

Wayne State University,
Detroit, Michigan, B.S.

Wayne State University School of Medicine,
Detroit, Michigan, M.S.

Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine,
Kirksville, Missouri, D.O.

Dr. Pierce has been with MIND since 2001 and has been the Residency, Program Director of Corewell Health Department of Neurology since 2012. Pierce is board-certified and practices general neurology. He actively serves as sub-investigator in multiple sclerosis clinical trials.

Certifications

Board Certified in Neurology

Internship

Botsford General Hospital,
Farmington Hills, Michigan

Residency

Botsford General Hospital,
Farmington Hills, Michigan

Education

University of Michigan,
Ann Arbor, Michigan, B.S.

Michigan State University
College of Osteopathic Medicine,
East Lansing, Michigan, D.O.

Dr. Pawlak is a board-certified neurologist, earning her Doctorate in Osteopathic Medicine from Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine (MSU COM). She is a clinical professor at MSU COM and associate professor at Des Moines University Osteopathic Medical Center College of Osteopathic Medicine and Surgery and practices out of our Dearborn location.

Certifications

Board Certified in Neurology

Internship

Garden City Osteopathic Hospital,
Garden City, Michigan

Residency

Botsford General Hospital,
Farmington Hills, Michigan

Education

Mercy College of Detroit,
Detroit, Michigan, B.S.

Michigan State University
College of Osteopathic Medicine,
East Lansing, Michigan, D.O.

Dr. Nass is a board-certified neurologist. He served as the Chief Resident during his neurology residency at Beaumont Health, now Corewell Health, and currently he regularly leads academic rounds at both Corewell and Ascension hospitals. While in office, he sees a variety of neurological diagnoses as a general neurologist including, but not limited to, dementia, epilepsy, migraines, multiple sclerosis, neuropathy, and stroke. He also is an active member of both the AOA and AAN.

Certifications

Board Certified in Neurology

Internship

Beaumont Health,
Farmington Hills, MI

Residency

Beaumont Health,
Farmington Hills, MI

Education

University of Michigan,
Ann Arbor, Michigan, B.S.

Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine,
East Lansing, Michigan, D.O.

Dr. Kodrik is a board-certified neurologist, with special interests in headache, seizure disorder and attention deficit disorder. Kodrik, who received her medical degree from the Michigan State Osteopathic School of Medicine, is an active member of the AOA and the ACN. She has been at MIND since 2005.

Certifications

Board Certified in Neurology

Internship

Garden City Osteopathic Hospital,
Garden City, Michigan

Residency

Garden City Osteopathic Hospital,
Garden City, Michigan

Education

University of Michigan,
Ann Arbor, Michigan, B.S.

Michigan State University
College of Osteopathic Medicine,
East Lansing, Michigan, D.O.

Dr. Kassa is board-certified in neurology and his clinical interest lies in multiple sclerosis, headache, stroke, Parkinson’s disease, and other neurological conditions. He is affiliated with Corewell Health, Ascension Macomb-Oakland Hospital and McLaren Macomb. Kassa is a member of AOA and AAN.

Certifications

Board Certified in Neurology

Internship

St. John Macomb Oakland Hospital,
Madison Heights, MI

Residency

St. John Macomb Oakland Hospital,
Madison Heights, MI

Education

University of Detroit Mercy,
Detroit, Michigan, B.S.

Midwestern University
Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine,
Glendale, Arizona, D.O.

Dr. Fellows is the Associate Program Director of MIND’s Neurology Residency Program and is board-certified in neurology and electrodiagnostic medicine. His clinical interests include all neurological diseases, such as epilepsy, neuropathy, radiculopathy, Parkinson’s disease, dementia, multiple sclerosis, migraine and stroke. Fellows has been named Hour Detroit Magazine Top Doc consecutively from 2008 to present.

Certifications

Board Certified in Neurology
Board Certified in Electrodiagnostic Medicine

Internship

Botsford General Hospital,
Farmington Hills, Michigan

Residency

Botsford General Hospital,
Farmington Hills, Michigan

Education

University of Michigan,
Ann Arbor, Michigan, B.A.

Michigan State University
College of Osteopathic Medicine, East Lansing, Michigan, D.O.

Dr. Ellenbogen is a movement disorders neurologist at MIND and has researched and published on Parkinson’s disease, restless legs syndrome, essential tremor, and other conditions. He is a core faculty member at Ascension St. John Hospital’s neurology residency and is an assistant professor of medicine
at Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine. Additionally, he is an active member of the Parkinson’s Study Group, Restless Legs Study Group, International Neurotoxin Association, and the Movement Disorders Society, among other groups.

Certifications

Board Certified in Neurology

Internship

Botsford General Hospital,
Farmington Hills, Michigan

Fellowship

Henry Ford Medical Center
Detroit, MI

Residency

Botsford General Hospital,
Farmington Hills, Michigan

Education

Washington University,
St. Louis, Missouri, B.A.

University of Michigan,
Ann Arbor, Michigan, M.P.H.

Michigan State University
College of Osteopathic Medicine,
East Lansing, Michigan, D.O.

Dr. Boudouris is chairman of the Department of Neurology at Corewell Health, Farmington Hills campus. Board certified in neurology, he has tremendous experience with multiple sclerosis, headache, epilepsy, and neurodegenerative disorders. He graduated from Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine (MSU COM) and is a clinical Professor of Neurology at MSU COM. He has been recognized as one of the area’s most respected neurologists in Hour Detroit’s Top Docs issues.

Certifications

Board Certified in Neurology

Internship

Botsford General Hospital,
Farmington Hills, Michigan

Residency

Botsford General Hospital,
Farmington Hills, Michigan

Education

Michigan State University,
East Lansing, Michigan, B.S.

Michigan State University
College of Osteopathic Medicine,
East Lansing, Michigan, D.O.

Dr. Belkin has been a physician at MIND since 2001. He received his undergraduate degree from the University of Michigan and then went on to medical school at the Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine where he graduated with honors. He completed his neurology residency at Beaumont Health and fellowship in Clinical Neurophysiology at Henry Ford hospital. He Is currently the Medical Director of MIND’s MS Center, which is one of the largest private multiple sclerosis centers in the country. In addition to his extensive experience as the primary and sub-investigator for clinical trials in multiple sclerosis, he is known as a national speaker on the topic of multiple sclerosis and related disorders. He is actively involved in educating medical students and residents in the field of neurology as he serves as the residency director for the Ascension Macomb-Oakland neurology residency program. Dr. Belkin recently started an MS Fellowship program at MIND, where he serves as the Director. He is also a Clinical Assistant Professor at Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine and Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine.

Certifications

Board Certified in Neurology
Board Certified in Electrodiagnostic Medicine

Area of Interest

Multiple Sclerosis Research

Internship

Botsford General Hospital,
Farmington Hills, Michigan

Residency

Botsford General Hospital,
Farmington Hills, Michigan

Education

University of Michigan,
Ann Arbor, Michigan, B.S.

Michigan State University
College of Osteopathic Medicine,
East Lansing, Michigan, D.O.

Dr. Aymen is board-certified in neurology and works from the MIND Farmington Hills office, dealing with a wide range of neurological disorders. He conducts regular in-patient rounds at Beaumont Hospital, and is actively involved with neurological residency training programs and in teaching medical students at Oakland University Beaumont School of Medicine.

Certifications

Board Certified in Neurology
UCNS Certified in Headache Medicine

Internship

St. John Macomb-Oakland Hospital,
Madison Heights, Michigan

Residency

St. John Macomb-Oakland Hospital,
Madison Heights, Michigan

Education

Bowling Green State University,
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Road Project Affecting Traffic Around MIND Offices

I-696 Road Construction Alert – Part of I-696 in Oakland County is going to shut down for two years so the Michigan Department of Transportation can complete major road work.

Orchard Lake Road, I-696 to 13 Mile Road

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