When you or a loved one is facing a neurological condition – whether it’s a stroke, epilepsy, memory, loss or headaches – you want answers, guidance and access to the most advanced care possible.
At WMCHealth, our integrated Neurosciences team combines world-class expertise with deep compassion, helping you navigate every step of your journey.
We offer the latest treatments and technology, all close to where you work and live – across our Network of hospitals and centers throughout the Hudson Valley.
Integrated Neurosciences Team
What We Treat
- Neurosurgery
- Stroke & Neurovascular Care
- Epilepsy & Seizure Disorders
- Multiple Sclerosis & Neuroimmunology
- Movement Disorders (e.g., Parkinson's)
- Memory & Cognitive Disorders (including Dementia)
- Headaches & Migraines
- Neuromuscular Disorders
- Traumatic Brain & Spine Injury
- Sleep Disorders
- Pediatric Neurology
The Brain and Spine Institute at Westchester Medical Center
When you need the most advanced neurological care available, WMCHealth’s academic medical center offers leading-edge treatment and research.
- Multidisciplinary teams in neurology and neurosurgery
- Minimally invasive and robotic surgical techniques
- Access to clinical trials and breakthrough therapies
- 24/7 care for complex neurological emergencies
Tertiary and quaternary referrals accepted from across the region
Our mission is to deliver the highest level of neurological and neurosurgical care, close to home.
“After my stroke, the team at WMCHealth didn’t just save my life – they helped me get it back.“
– Maria G., Poughkeepsie
Jared Pisapia
Pediatric Neurosurgery, Neurological Surgery
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19 Bradhurst Avenue Suite 3050N
Hawthorne, NY 10532
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Carrie Muh
Pediatric Neurosurgery
Locations:
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19 Bradhurst Avenue Suite 3050N
Hawthorne, NY 10532
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Preeti Puntambekar
Neurology, Epilepsy, Clinical Neurophysiology
Locations:
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19 Bradhurst Avenue Suite 3850S
Hawthorne, NY 10532
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Shyla Kodi
Neurology, Epilepsy
Locations:
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19 Bradhurst Avenue Suite 3850S
Hawthorne, NY 10532
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Katherine Amodeo
Neurology, Neurology Movement Disorders
Locations:
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19 Baker Avenue Suite 302
Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
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Simon Hanft
Neurological Surgery
Locations:
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100 Woods Road ACP 4th Floor
Valhalla, NY 10595
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Chirag Gandhi
Neuroendovascular Surgery, Neurological Surgery, Open Cerebralvascular Surgery
Locations:
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100 Woods Road ACP 4th Floor
Valhalla, NY 10595
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Justin Santarelli
Neuroendovascular Surgery, Neurological Surgery, Open Cerebralvascular Surgery
Locations:
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100 Woods Road 4th Floor
Valhalla, NY 10595
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Stephanie Gandelman
Neurology
Locations:
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19 Bradhurst Avenue Suite 3850S
Hawthorne, NY 10532
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Fabio Danisi
Neurology, Neurology Movement Disorders
Locations:
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19 Baker Avenue Suite 302
Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
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Chaitanya Medicherla
Neurology, Vascular Neurology
Locations:
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19 Bradhurst Avenue Suite 3850S
Hawthorne, NY 10532
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Tomoko Kitago
Neurology, Vascular Neurology
Locations:
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19 Bradhurst Avenue Suite 3850S
Hawthorne, NY 10532
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Anila Thomas
Neurology
Locations:
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19 Bradhurst Avenue Suite 3850S
Hawthorne, NY 10532
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Mill Etienne
Clinical Neurophysiology, Neurology
Locations:
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100 Route 59 Suite 101
Suffern, NY 10901
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Jon Rosenberg
Neurology, Neurocritical Care
Locations:
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100 Woods Road, Taylor Pavilion, Room E-168
Valhalla, NY 10595
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Venkat Ramani
Clinical Neurophysiology
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40 Sunshine Cottage Road
Valhalla, NY 10595
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Stroke Care Across the Region
Time matters. That’s why our network delivers 24/7 stroke care across the Hudson Valley.
- Westchester Medical Center: Designated Comprehensive Stroke Center by the NYS Department of Health
- HealthAlliance Hospital, MidHudson Regional Hospital, and Good Samaritan Hospital: Recognized Primary Stroke Centers
Our rapid response teams work to minimize brain damage and speed recovery, using advanced imaging, clot-removal therapies, and rehabilitation planning.
Innovation That Moves Care Forward
We don’t just keep up—we lead. Our providers participate in groundbreaking clinical trials and offer the most advanced surgical and non-surgical treatments, including:
- Robotic and minimally invasive procedures
- Next-generation therapies for MS, epilepsy, and movement disorders
- Access to research-driven approaches in partnership with top institutions
When you’re with WMCHealth, you’re part of something pioneering—care at the edge of what’s next.
Why Choose WMCHealth?
- Integrated network of hospitals and specialists
- Academic-level care in your own community
- Personalized treatment plans designed around your needs
- Top-tier specialists across every subspecialty in neuroscience
- Seamless care coordination from diagnosis through follow-up
- Level 4 Epilepsy Center
Save the Date
Learn more about the 2nd Annual New York Symposium, featuring the Neuroendovascular Surgery Hands-On Simulation Course, The Complex Spine Lab, and Botox Workshop.