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Fort Wayne Neurological Center

Our medical staff includes the following physicians:

Neurosurgery

Neurology

Physical Medicine/Rehabilitation

Neuropsychology


Rudy Kachmann, M.D.
Neurosurgeon

Dr. Rudy Kachmann, Neurosurgeon Dr. Kachmann received his M.D. from Indiana University and completed his residency at Georgetown University, Washington, D.C. Dr. Kachmann specializes in neurosurgery. Dr. Kachmann is the Founder of the Kachmann Behavioral Foundation and co-founder of the Kachmann Mind Body Institute. Dr. Kachmann is also the author of Twenty Prescriptions for Living the Good Life.

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Isa Canavati, M.D., F.A.C.S.
Neurosurgeon

Dr. Isa Canavati, Neurosurgeon Dr. Canavati attended American University, Beirut, Lebanon, where he acquired his M.D. He completed residencies at Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, and Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, Maryland, and the University of California, San Francisco. He is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS). Dr. Canavati specializes in neurosurgery.

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James Dozier, M.D., F.A.C.S.
Neurosurgeon

Dr. James Dozier, Neurosurgeon Dr. Dozier received his M.D. from the University of Cincinnati and completed his residency at the Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN. He completed fellowships in pediatric neurosurgery at Children's Hospital, New South Wales, Australia and in trauma neurosurgery at St. Paul Medical Center, St. Paul, MN. Dr. Dozier is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS) and specializes in neurosurgery.

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Jeffrey K. Kachmann, M.D.
Neurosurgeon

Dr. Jeffrey K. Kachmann, Neurosurgeon Dr. Kachmann received his M.D. from Indiana University, Indianapolis, IN. He completed his internship at Case Western Reserve Hospital, Cleveland, OH. Dr. Kachmann completed his residencies at the University of Kansas Medical Center, and at Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia, PA. In addition he completed a fellowship in neurosurgery at New York University Hospital, New York, NY. Dr. Kachmann specializes in neurosurgery with emphasis on complex spine disorders including instrumentation, craniofacial reconstruction, pituitary disorders and brain tumors.

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Michael Munz, M.D., F.A.C.S., F.R.C.S.
Neurosurgeon

Dr. Michael Munz, Neurosurgeon Dr. Munz received his M.D. from McGill University in Montreal, Canada, and completed his residency at Montreal Neurological Institute. Dr. Munz is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS) and a Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons (FRCS). He received fellowships in neurosurgery at the Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, and functional stereotactic neurosurgery at the University of Toronto. Dr. Munz specializes in movement disorders and functional stereotactic neurosurgery.

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William F. Young, M.D., F.A.C.S.
Neurosurgeon

Dr. William Young, Neurosurgeon Dr. Young completed his medical training at Cornell University Medical College, New York, New York. His neurosurgical residency was accomplished at Temple University Hospital in Philadelphia. In addition, Dr. Young completed a general surgery residency at Georgetown University Hospital, Washington, DC. Dr. Young specializes in general neurosurgery with a focus on spinal disorders.

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Loi K. Phuong, M.D.
Neurosurgeon

Dr. Loi K. Phuong, Neurosurgeon Dr. Phuong received his medical degree from the University of California at Irvine following an undergraduate degree from California State University at Los Angeles. Dr. Phuong completed his neurosurgery residency at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. In addition, he completed a fellowship in molecular medicine at Mayo.

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C. Joe Ottinger, M.D.
Neurologist

Dr. C. Joe Ottinger, Neurologist Dr. Ottinger received his M.D. from Indiana University. He completed his residency at Indiana University and Methodist Hospital, both in Indianapolis. Dr. Ottinger specializes in pediatric neurology.

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James C. Stevens, M.D., F.A.S.M.
Neurologist

Dr. James C. Stevens, Neurologist Dr. Stevens received his M.D. from Indiana University, Indianapolis, IN, and completed his residency at Indiana University, Indianapolis. He specializes in neurology and sleep disorders.

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Madhav H. Bhat, M.D.
Neurologist

Dr. Madhav H. Bhat, Neurologist Dr. Bhat received his M.D. from the University of Bombay, Bombay, India. He completed residencies at St. Louis University, St. Louis, MO, and BYL Nair Hospital, Bombay, India, and at Hurley Medical Center, Flint, MI. He specializes in neurology.

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Thomas M. Banas, M.D.
Neurologist

Dr. Thomas M. Banas, Neurologist Dr. Banas received a masters of biomedical engineering degree from Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, and then pursued his medical degree from the University of Cincinnati. He completed his residency at the University of Cincinnati Medical Center. He specializes in neurology with special interests in spasticity and movement disorders.

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Fen Lei Chang, Ph.D., M.D.
Neurologist

Dr. Fen Lei Chang, Neurologist Dr. Chang received his Ph.D. and his M.D. from the University of Illinois. He interned and completed his residency at the Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN. He specializes in neurology.

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Paul E. Later, M.D.
Neurologist

Dr. Paul E. Later, Neurologist Dr. Later received his M.D. from Rush Medical College, Chicago and completed his residency at Rush-Presbyterian-St. Luke's Medical Center. Dr. Later received a fellowship at Rush-Presbyterian-St. Luke's Medical Center and specializes in neurology and neuromuscular disorders.

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Thomas J. (T.J.) Curfman, M.D.
Neurologist

Dr. Thomas J. Curfman, Neurologist Dr. Curfman received his medical degree from Indiana University. He received a fellowship in neuromuscular studies at Indiana University, Indianapolis, IN. He specializes in adult neurology and neuromuscular disorders and is listed in the 1999 Best Doctors In America for clinical ability.

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Ajay Gupta, M.D.
Neurologist

Dr. Ajay Gupta, Neurologist Dr. Gupta received his medical training at MP Shah Medical College in Jamnagar, India. His residency in neurology was accomplished at the Medical College of Ohio, Toledo, Ohio. Dr. Gupta furthered his professional training after his residency by completing dual fellowships in electroencephalography/ epilepsy and in multiple sclerosis/ neuro immunology, both at the Medical College of Ohio. Dr. Gupta completed fellowship training in multiple sclerosis and neuro immunology at the National Institute of Health in Bethesda, Maryland.

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Jody M. Neer, M.D.
Neurologist

Dr. Jody M. Neer, Neurologist Dr. Neer received his medical degree from the Indiana University School of Medicine in Indianapolis, Indiana. He received an undergraduate degree from Indiana University, Bloomington. Dr. Neer finished his residency in neurology at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City, Iowa.

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Atiya S. Khan, M.D.
Neurologist

Dr. Atiya S. Khan, Neurologist Dr. Khan received her M.D. from Jawaharlal Institute of Post Graduate Medicine, Madras University, Pondicherry, India. Her residency in pediatrics was accomplished at New York University Medical Center, in New York City. In addition she completed a residency in pediatric neurology at NYU Medical Center. Dr. Khan continued her medical education with a fellowship in neurophysiology at Children's Hospital of Boston. Dr. Khan is board certified in pediatric neurology as well as in sleep medicine. She also sub-specializes in epileptic disorders.

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Nils Mueller-Kronast, M.D.
Neurologist

Dr. Nils Mueller-Kronast, Neurologist Dr. Mueller-Kronast received his medical training at Ludwig-Maximilians University in Munich Germany. His residency in neurology along with dual fellowships in Stroke and Neuro Critical Care were accomplished at Ludwig-Maximilians University Hospital. Dr. Mueller-Kronast furthered his professional training after his residency and fellowships in Germany by completing a fellowship in Vascular/NeuroInterventional Medicine at Jackson Memorial Hospital in Miami.

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Karen Springer, M.S., N.P.-C.
Nurse Practitioner

Karen Springer, M.S., N.P.-C. Ms. Springer serves as nurse practitioner in neurology, building upon her extensive background as a registered nurse with FWNC focusing on rehabilitation patients. Her undergraduate degree was earned at Ball State University, Muncie, Indiana. Ms. Springer completed a masters degree in nursing and is certified as a nurse practitioner.

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Stacy L. Sible, R.N., M.S., F.N.P.
Nurse Practitioner

Stacy L. Sible, R.N., M.S., F.N.P. Ms. Sible serves as nurse practitioner in neurology, building upon her background as a registered nurse with focusing on rehabilitation patients. Her undergraduate degree in Nursing was earned at Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana. Ms. Sible completed a masters degree in nursing and is a family nurse practitioner.

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Eric M. Schreier, D.O., F.A.A.P.M.R.
Physical Medicine/ Rehabilitation

Dr. Eric M. Schreier, Physical Medicine, Rehabilitation Dr. Schreier received his Doctorate of Osteopathic Medicine from the University of Health Sciences, College of Osteopathic Medicine in Kansas City, MO. He completed his residency at the University of Minnesota Medical School in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. Dr. Schreier is a Fellow in the American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. Dr. Schreier specializes in physical medicine and rehabilitation. He is board certified in the field of pain management by the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. For more information, please visit http://www.eschreier.yourmd.com.

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David J. Lutz, M.D., F.A.A.P.M.R.
Physical Medicine/ Rehabilitation

Dr. David Lutz, Physical Medicine Dr. Lutz received his medical degree from the Brody School of Medicine in Greenville, North Carolina. His undergraduate degree was earned from North Carolina State University in Raleigh, North Carolina. Dr. Lutz finished his residency in physical medicine and rehabilitation at the Brody School of Medicine. In addition, he completed postgraduate work at the Mayo Graduate School of Medicine in Rochester, Minnesota. Dr. Lutz is board certified in physical medicine and rehabilitation.

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Jennifer Born, P.A.-C.
Neurosurgery

Jennifer Born, P.A.-C. Ms. Born serves as physician assistant in neurosurgery. Her undergraduate degree was earned in Public Health at Arcadia University in Glenside, Pennsylvania. Ms. Born completed her Master of Medical Science in Physician Assistant Studies from Arcadia University in Glenside, Pennsylvania. She is board-certified as a physician assistant.

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April Richard, P.A.-C.
Neurosurgery

April Richard, P.A.-C. Ms. Richard serves as physician assistant in neurosurgery. Her undergraduate degree was earned in Biology at University of St. Francis in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Ms. Richard completed her Physician Assistant Studies at Butler University/Clarian Health in Indianapolis, Indiana. She is board-certified as a physician assistant.

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Susan Overcash, M.S., C.F.N.P.

Susan Overcash, M.S., C.F.N.P. Ms. Overcash serves as nurse practitioner in neurology specifically neuro interventional services, building upon her background as a registered nurse. Her undergraduate degree in Nursing was earned at Purdue University (IPFW), Fort Wayne, Indiana. Ms. Overcash completed a masters degree in nursing at Ball State University and is a family nurse practitioner.

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FORT WAYNE NEUROLOGICAL CENTER

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2622 Lake Avenue
Fort Wayne, IN 46805
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