I know that visiting a pediatric neurosurgeon can sound intimidating. My goal is to educate families and engage patients to help reduce the anxiety that can be associated with visiting a doctor. I do this through conversation, listening, laying out expectations and reviewing the child's imaging during the office or hospital visit. Questions are welcomed and encouraged, as they display... Read More about Katrina A. Ducis, MD, Pediatric Neurosurgeon

Working in service to others and being helpful to them in ways that improve the quality or duration of their lives are great privileges.As a neurosurgeon, I treat conditions such as spinal stenosis, spinal degeneration, spinal tumors, fractures and spondylolisthesis. I decided I wanted to be a neurosurgeon in the third grade, and I am thankful every day that I get... Read More about S. Scott Lollis, MD, Neurosurgeon

Scott Lollis, MD is a neurosurgeon at the University of Vermont Medical Center and assistant professor at the Larner College of Medicine at UVM. He treats conditions such as spinal stenosis, spinal degeneration, spinal tumors, fractures and spondylolisthesis.Dr. Lollis’ research includes spinal fractures, pre-hospital transport of critically ill neurosurgical patients and intra-operative navigation, which is a tool that gives surgeons... Read More about Stuart S. Lollis, MD, Neurosurgeon

Dr. Jewell is a neurosurgeon at the University of Vermont Medical Center and an associate professor at the Larner College of Medicine at UVM in Burlington, VT. View Dr. Jewell's academic profile at the Larner College of Medicine at UVM.

When it comes to the role of surgery, our decisions mostly center on treating a particular problem. What is the appropriate balance of risk and benefit? It's extremely important to me that patients understand as much as possible about any decision they make and how that decision reflects their individual goals. Honesty about the limits of surgical treatment is vital.I... Read More about Paul L. Penar, MD, Neurosurgeon

Dr. Holmes is a neurologist at the University of Vermont Medical Center and a professor and chair of the department of neurological sciences at the Larner College of Medicine at UVM in Burlington, VT. Dr. Holmes also serves as the physician leader of neurology division. View Dr. Holmes's academic profile at the Larner College of Medicine at UVM.

Nancy Malhotra is a neurology nurse practitioner at the University of Vermont Medical Center in Burlington, VT. She specializes in stroke care. Nancy believes in taking a holistic approach to health care to make sure her patients have a realistic goal and treatment plan that is designed specifically for them. Learn more about neurology at the UVM Medical Center.

Dr. Chantal Roy-Hewitson is a neurologist at the University of Vermont Medical Center and assistant professor at the Larner College of Medicine at UVM. She treats patients with neurological issues and specializes in Multiple Sclerosis (MS). Dr. Roy-Hewitson also specializes in Botox for spasticity and migraines. Her research includes Novel Therapeutic approaches for relapsing and progressive Multiple Sclerosis.Dr. Roy-Hewitson wants... Read More about Chantal Roy-Hewitson, MD, Neurologist

Dr. Argirios Moustakas is a general neurologist and specializes in the treatment of primary brain tumors, complications from cancer treatment, Multiple Sclerosis and Epilepsy. As a former associate investigator for the National Institutes of Health, Dr. Moustakas’ research has focused on neuro-oncology, particularly drug trials on gliomas. He also holds a master’s degree in molecular neuroscience. Treating all patients with... Read More about Argirios Moustakas, MD, Neurologist

Fatemeh Sobhani, MD is a vascular neurologist at the University of Vermont Medical Center and an assistant professor of neurology at the Larner College of Medicine at the University of Vermont.  Dr. Sobhani views caring for patients as a privilege, and relishes every moment spent helping her patients. She believes the key to achieving the best possible outcomes for her patients is to... Read More about Fatemeh Sobhani, MD, Vascular Neurologist

John Steele Taylor, MD, is a physician in the Neurology department and co-director of the Memory Program at The University of Vermont Medical Center. His clinical interests in neurodegeneration, neurocognitive disorders and Alzheimer's Disease include early and pre-clinical diagnosis of neurodegenerative disorders. Dr. Taylor frequently cares for patients with Alzheimer's, dementia with Lewy bodies, and frontotemporal lobar degeneration.   Dr. Taylor oversees comprehensive diagnostic evaluations and subsequent longitudinal care of patients with possible degenerative neurocognitive disorders. He is excited to have entered this field during a time in which there... Read More about John S. Taylor, MD, Neurologist

Dr. Alissa Thomas is a neuro-oncologist at The University of Vermont Medical Center and assistant professor at the UVM College of Medicine Department of Neurology in Burlington, VT. She specializes in the treatment of primary and metastatic brain tumors, CNS lymphoma and neurologic complications of cancer.  Her research focuses on neuro-oncology, particularly vaccine therapy and immunotherapy for gliomas (brain tumors... Read More about Alissa A. Thomas, MD, Neurologist and Neuro-Oncologist

Daniela Zambrano, MD, is a neurologist at the University of Vermont Medical Center in Burlington. She specializes in cerebrovascular diseases.   Strokes are life-changing events, and many patients experience significant anxiety about the possibility of it happening again. Dr. Zambrano’s goal is to create an individualized plan for every patient to help them decrease the risk of future strokes.     Dr. Zambrano is also an assistant professor of... Read More about Maria D. Zambrano Espinoza, MD, Vascular Neurologist

Barbara Decker, MD, is a neurologist at the UVM Medical Center and assistant professor at the Larner College of Medicine at the University of Vermont.  Dr. Decker feels immensely privileged to be able to care for patients with epilepsy. She believes that each patient’s experiences and needs are unique and require individualized care. As a provider, she strives to work with patients on shared... Read More about Barbara M. Decker, MD, Neurologist

Oluwatosin Akintola, MD is a neurologist and neuro-oncologist at the University of Vermont Medical Center, and assistant professor at the Larner College of Medicine at the University of Vermont.  Dr. Akintola understands that there are unique considerations and challenges for patients with brain tumors, and considers it a privilege to treat them. Her goal is for every patient in her... Read More about Oluwatosin Akintola, MD, Neuro-Oncologist

Dr. Brandon Liebelt is a neurosurgeon at the University of Vermont Medical Center and assistant professor at the Larner College of Medicine at UVM in Burlington, VT. He treats patients with cerebral aneurysms, arteriovenous malformations (an abnormal connection between arteries and veins), skull base tumors, brain tumors, pituitary tumors, and spinal cord tumors. He specializes in procedures such as minimally... Read More about Brandon D. Liebelt, MD, Neurosurgeon

I know that visiting a pediatric neurosurgeon can sound intimidating. My goal is to educate families and engage patients to help reduce the anxiety that can be associated with visiting a doctor. I do this through conversation, listening, laying out expectations and reviewing the child's imaging during the office or hospital visit. Questions are welcomed and encouraged, as they display... Read More about Katrina A. Ducis, MD, Pediatric Neurosurgeon

Dr. Chantal Roy-Hewitson is a neurologist at the University of Vermont Medical Center and assistant professor at the Larner College of Medicine at UVM. She treats patients with neurological issues and specializes in Multiple Sclerosis (MS). Dr. Roy-Hewitson also specializes in Botox for spasticity and migraines. Her research includes Novel Therapeutic approaches for relapsing and progressive Multiple Sclerosis.Dr. Roy-Hewitson wants... Read More about Chantal Roy-Hewitson, MD, Neurologist