MEET OUR PROVIDERS
Janet Lee, M.D.
Dr. Janet Lee is a Board Certified Neurologist with additional fellowship training in Clinical Neurophysiology and Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS). Her main areas of interest are epilepsy/seizures, neuropathy, carpal tunnel syndrome, radiculopathies, ALS, myasthenia gravis, and CIDP.
Dr. Lee has experience diagnosing, treating, and monitoring patients with a wide range of neurological conditions. She enjoys getting to know her patients, understanding their goals, and finding multimodal approaches to improve their neurologic health.
"I find it rewarding to collaborate closely with my patients, helping them understand their neurological conditions so that together, we can make informed decisions and effectively manage their treatment."
TRAINING
- Medical School: University of South Florida, Florida
- Internship: University of South Florida, Florida
- Residency: University of South Florida, Florida
- Fellowship: Clinical Neurophysiology - University of South Florida
- Fellowship: ALS and Neuromuscular Research - University of South Florida
CERTIFICATION
- Board certified in Neurology by the American Board of Medical Specialties (APBM)
SPECIAL INTERESTS
- Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), Neuromuscular Disorders, Epilepsy, Botox® for treatment of Migraines & Spasticity, EMG, and EEG, and General Neurology.
Nelitza Rivera Vega, M.D.
Nelitza Rivera Vega is a Board-Certified Neurologist with additional fellowship training in Clinical Neurophysiology. She has a deep passion for understanding and treating neuromuscular conditions. Her expertise includes carpal tunnel syndrome, spinal nerve compression, MS, and autoimmune disorders such as chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy and myasthenia gravis. She is trained to treat a wide range of neurological diseases, offering comprehensive care to her patients.
Dr. Vega is fluent in English and Spanish.
“For me, building a connection with my patients is paramount. I find great fulfillment in getting to know them and collaborating closely to address their needs. Listening attentively and providing clear, informative answers to their questions is central to my practice. I believe in empowering patients to make informed decisions about their health, and I & dedicated to guiding them every step of the way. Building trust through communication and understanding allows me to deliver the highest level of care
possible.” ~Dr. Vega
Training:
Medical School: University of Puerto Rico Medical School, San Juan, PR
Internship: University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, TX
Residency: Neurology: University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, TX
Fellowship: Neurophysiology: New York University Grossman Medical School, New York, NY
Certification:
Board-certified in Neurology by the American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS)
Special interests:
Polyneuropathy, Radiculopathy, Myasthenia Gravis, Botox® for treatment of Migraines & Spasticity and EMG, and General Neurology.
Jean-Raphael Schneider, M. D.
Dr. Jean-Raphael Schneider is a Board Certified Neurologist with additional fellowship training in Neuroimaging and Neurophysiology. His main areas of interest are Multiple Sclerosis and neuromuscular conditions such as polyneuropathies (e.g. Diabetic neuropathy, CIDP), carpal tunnel syndrome, ulnar neuropathy, cervical and lumbar radiculopathies, and muscle diseases (e.g. Myasthenia Gravis and ALS).
Dr. Schneider uses his specialty training in neuroimaging in the diagnosis and monitoring of Multiple Sclerosis with MRI. His expertise in interpreting MRIs is also very helpful in evaluating nerve impingements in the spine. Dr. Schneider enjoys reviewing imaging studies with his patients in order to help them understand their diagnosis and treatment.
Dr. Schneider is fluent in English, Spanish and French.
“I truly love what I do. Every day I meet amazing people and I feel privileged to be able to listen to their problems and try to help them out.” Dr. Schneider
TRAINING
Medical School: University of Puerto Rico Medical School / San Juan, PR
Internship: UMASS Memorial Hospital / Worcester, MA
Residency: University of Massachusetts Medical Center / Worcester, MA
Fellowship: Neuroimaging – Dent Neurologic Institute / Buffalo, NY
Fellowship: Neurophysiology: Tufts University School of Medicine / Boston, MA
CERTIFICATION
Board certified in Neurology by the American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS)
Diplomate in Electrodiagnostic Medicine, American Board of Electrodiagnostic Medicine (ABEM)
United Council for Neurologic Subspecialties (UNCS) Neuroimaging Subspecialty Certification
American Society of Neuroimaging MRI/CT Certification
SPECIAL INTERESTS
Neuromuscular Disorders, Neurophysiology, Multiple Sclerosis, Neuroimaging, BOTOX® for treatment of dystonia, General Neurology
Dawn Rush-Wilde, ARNP
Dawn Rush-Wilde, ARNP-C is a Board Certified Family Nurse Practitioner with over 12 years of experience in advanced practice nursing working with patients suffering from spine, orthopedic and chronic pain conditions. Her special interests include helping patients live with complex, chronic neurological issues such as multiple sclerosis, polyneuropathies, radiculopathies and neuromuscular diseases.
Dawn initially worked as a Medical Assistant before and during the time she completed her bachelors’ degree in Nursing at Florida State University. After becoming licensed as a Registered Nurse, she worked for more than 10 years in several specialties including cardiology, research and labor and delivery. She then completed further training at the University of South Florida, where she earned her Masters of Science in Nursing degree.
“I enjoy getting to know my patients and teaching them about their diagnoses and treatments. My goal is to help my patients and their families make informed choices, and live their best lives possible.” Dawn Rush-Wilde, ARNP
TRAINING
BSN: Florida State University / Tallahassee, FL
MSN: University of South Florida / Tampa, FL
CERTIFICATION
Board certified as a Family Nurse Practitioner by the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP)
SPECIAL INTERESTS
Multiple sclerosis, neuropathy and general neurology. Dawn is particularly interested in helping patients manage the symptoms of chronic neurological diseases from a traditional and complimentary medical perspective.
Shreya Patel, APRN
Shreya Patel, MSN, APRN, FNP-C is a Board Certified Family Nurse Practitioner who enjoys caring for a diverse group of patients. Shreya worked as a Registered Nurse while pursuing her graduate degree from the University of South Florida. She has over a decade of experience in an inpatient and outpatient setting. Her background ranges from primary care to neuro critical care.
Her special interests include: multiple sclerosis, neuromuscular conditions, migraines, movement disorders and polyneuropathies. She is a current member of the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP).
“I have a strong passion for patient-centered care. My goal is to actively listen to my patients and collaborate with them to develop a treatment plan that will optimize their wellbeing”.
TRAINING
Bachelor of Science in Nursing: University of Central Florida / Orlando, FL
Master of Science in Nursing: University of South Florida / Tampa, FL
CERTIFICATION
Board certified as a Family Nurse Practitioner by the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP)
SPECIAL INTERESTS
Multiple sclerosis, neuromuscular conditions, migraines, movement disorders and polyneuropathies.