NNA Physicians, Neuropsychologists, and Nurse Practitioners
Our team includes the following practitioners:
Nurse Practitioners
Maria Biviano, M.S.N., C.R.N.P.
Erin Daly, M.S.N., C.N.P.
Ruthann Ferik, M.S.N., C.R.N.P.
Anthony Gilbaldi, M.S.N., C.R.N.P.
Stephanie Hartman, M.S.N., C.R.N.P.
Kathryn Parker, M.S.N., C.R.N.P.
Jennifer Woods, M.S.N., C.C.N.S.
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Susana M. Bowling, MD
Neurology

Education and Training
Medical degree: University of Alabama at Birmingham Medical School
Neurology Residency: University of Alabama at Birmingham Medical School
Fellowship, neurology vascular and critical care: University of Alabama at Birmingham Medical School
Board Certification
Neurology
Special Interests
Stroke
Neurocritical care
Peter A. Cutri, DO
Neurology

Education and Training
Medical degree: Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine
Residency: University Hospitals of Cleveland
Fellowship, EMG/neuromuscular medicine: University Hospitals of Cleveland
Fellowship, stroke/critical care: University Hospitals of Cleveland
Special Interests
Neuromuscular disorders including peripheral neuropathy, myasthenia gravis, and myopathies
Roswell B. Dorsett III, DO
Neurology

Office Locations
Akron
Ravenna
Education and Training
Medical degree: Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine, Kirksville, MO
Residency: Letterman Army Medical Center, San Francisco, CA
Board Certification
Neurology
Special Interests
General neurology
Multiple sclerosis
Headache
Migraine
DeRen Huang, MD, PhD
Neurology

Education and Training
Medical Degree: Shanghai Second Military Medical University, Shanghai, China
PhD: Neuroimmunology, Karolinska Institute, Sweden
Neurology residency: Cleveland Clinic
Fellowship, neurosciences research, Cleveland Clinic
Special Interests
Neuroimmunology
Multiple sclerosis
Clinical research
DeAnna Frye, PhD
Neurology

Office Locations
Akron
Medina
Ravenna
Education and Training
B.S.: Psychology, Heidelberg College, Tiffin, OH
M.S.: Counseling Psychology, University of Akron
Ph.D.: Counseling Psychology, University of Akron
Services and Special Interests
Neuropsychological assessments and testing.
Psychotherapy and counseling to patients with neurological disorders.
Special interest and expertise in brain injury. A founding member and the current co-chair of the Summit County Traumatic Brain Injury Collaborative.
Collaboration of services with neuro rehabilitation - PT, OT and Speech.
Workers Compensation cases.
Independent Medical Examinations.
Experience
2003 - 2006: Clinical Specialist for ReMed in Hudson, Oh. Neuropsychological assessments, psychotherapy and coordination of multidisciplinary treatment team for outpatient brain injury program.
1998 - 2003: Chair, Brain Injury Services, Edwin Shaw Hospital for Rehabilitation, Akron, Oh. Coordination of services for individuals with brain injury.
1994 - 1998: Director of Neuropsychology, Edwin Shaw Hospital for Rehabilitation.
1997 - 2003: Partner in a group psychology practice.
Zachary R. Lewton, MD
Neurology

Office Location
Brunswick
Medina
Education and Training
Medical degree: University of Rochester School of Medicine, Rochester, NY
Neurology residency: University of Michigan Health System, Ann Arbor, Michigan
Board Certification
Neurology
Electrodiagnostic medicine (EMG/NCV)
Board eligible in sleep medicine
Special Interests
Neurophysiology (EMG)
Headache and migraine
Ryan J. Lynch, DO
Neurology

Office Locations
Green
West Akron
Education and Training
Medical Degree: Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine, Erie, PA
Neurology residency: Hamot Medical Center, Erie, PA
Fellowship, neurorehabilitation: HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital of Erie
Special Interests
Neurorehabilitation
Osteopathic manipulative treatment
Craniosacral therapy
Amir C. Mazhari, MD
Neurology

Office Location
Akron
Education and Training
Medical degree: Wayne State University, Detroit, MI
Neurology residency: University of Cincinnati, OH Neuroimaging fellowship: DENT Neurological Institute, Buffalo
Board Certification
Neurology
Special Interests
Neuroimaging
Stroke
Multiple sclerosis
Clinical research
General neurology
Hugh J. Miller, MD
Neurology

Office Locations
Akron
Education and Training
Medical degree: Wayne State University
Residency: Mayo Clinic
Board Certification
Neurology
Special Interests
Parkinson's disease
Other movement disorders
Appointment
Associate Professor of Medicine, Northeastern Ohio Universities College of Medicine
Jose C. Rafecas, MD
Neurology, Sleep Medicine

Office Locations
Green
Ravenna
West Akron
Education and Training
Medical degree: State University of New York Downstate Medical Center
Residency: Mayo Clinic
Fellowship, electroencephalography: Mayo Clinic
Fellowship, electromyography: Mayo Clinic
Board Certifications
Neurology
Sleep disorders medicine
Clinical neurophysiology (EEG)
Electrodiagnosis (EMG)
Appointments
Director of the sleep laboratories at Ohio Sleep Disorders Centers, Robinson Memorial Hospital, and Barberton Citizens Hospital
Frankie Roman, MD
Sleep Medicine

Office Locations
Belden Village
Green
Hudson
Medina
West Akron
Education and Training
Medical degree: University of Puerto Rico
Residency: Providence Hospital
Fellowship, pulmonary: Michigan State University
Fellowship, sleep disorders: Scripps Clinic and Research Foundation
Law degree: The University of Akron
Board Certification
Sleep medicine
Internal medicine
Appointment
Medical Director, Center for Sleep Disorders, Doctor's Hospital of Stark County
Lawrence M. Saltis, MD
Neurology, Sleep Medicine

Office Locations
Hudson
West Akron
Education and Training
Medical degree: Ohio State University
Residency: Ohio State University
Fellowship, stroke acute care research: Ohio State University
Fellowship, muscle and nerve: Ohio State University
Board Certifications
Neurology
Electromyography (EMG)
Electroneurodiagnosis
Sleep disorders medicine
Appointments
President, Neurology and Neuroscience Associates, Inc.
Sleep Laboratory Director, Summa Health System
Chief of Neurology, Summa Health System
Neurodiagnostic Laboratory Director, Summa Health System
Laura Pennell Samson, PsyD
Neuropsychology

Education and Training
Graduate: Cleveland State University
Doctoral: Wright State University - Doctor of Psychology
Residency: University of Rochester Medical Center
License
Neuropsychology
Services
Neuropsychological assessments and testing
Roger M. Weiss, DO
Neurology

Office Locations
Ravenna
Education and Training
Medical degree: Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
Residency: Albany Medical Center Hospital, Albany, NY
Fellowship, neuromuscular diseases: University of Maryland Hospital
Special Interests
General neurology
Neuromuscular diseases
Neurodiagnosis (EMG)
Parkinson's disease and related disorders