MEET OUR PROVIDERS

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

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

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

Neuromuscular Disorders, Neurophysiology, Multiple Sclerosis, Neuroimaging, BOTOX® for treatment of dystonia, General Neurology

Dr. Laura Dresser is a Board Certified neurologist with additional fellowship training in Multiple Sclerosis and Neuroimmunology, as well as Women’s Neurology. Her main areas of interest and expertise include multiple sclerosis, neuromyelitis optica, autoimmune encephalitis, neurosarcoidosis, among other autoimmune diseases that affect the central nervous system. She also specializes in neurological complications of pregnancy, postpartum and menopause.

Dr. Dresser uses her expertise to help patients establish a rigorous diagnostic plan and appropriate management options that fit their lifestyle and personal goals.

Dr. Dresser is fluent in English and Spanish.

“I enjoy listening to my patients and working in partnership to achieve their goals. I believe practicing medicine is a huge responsibility and feel honored to be able to use my knowledge to help patients suffering from different neurological ailments”.

Medical School: Rosario University / Bogota, Colombia

Internship: University of Chicago Medical Center / Chicago, IL

Residency: University of Chicago Medical Center / Chicago, IL

Fellowship: Multiple Sclerosis and Neuroimmunology – University of Chicago Medical Center / Chicago, IL

Fellowship: Women’s Neurology – University of Pittsburgh Medical Center / Pittsburgh, PA

Board certified in Neurology by the American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS)

Multiple Sclerosis, Women’s Neurology, Headache, Epilepsy, General Neurology

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

BSN: Florida State University / Tallahassee, FL

MSN: University of South Florida / Tampa, FL

Board certified as a Family Nurse Practitioner by the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP)

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, 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”.

Bachelor of Science in Nursing: University of Central Florida / Orlando, FL

Master of Science in Nursing: University of South Florida / Tampa, FL

Board certified as a Family Nurse Practitioner by the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP)

Multiple sclerosis, neuromuscular conditions, migraines, movement disorders and polyneuropathies.