Neurology and Neuroscience Associates, Inc.

NNA Physicians, Neuropsychologists, and Nurse Practitioners

Our team includes the following practitioners:

Neurology
Susana M. Bowling, MD
Peter A. Cutri, DO
Roswell B. Dorsett, III, DO
DeRen Huang, MD, PhD
Zachary R. Lewton, MD
Ryan J. Lynch, DO
Amir C. Mazhari, MD
Hugh G. Miller, MD
Jose C. Rafecas, MD
Lawrence M. Saltis, MD
Roger M. Weiss, DO
Sleep Medicine
Jose C. Rafecas, MD
Frankie Roman, MD
Lawrence M. Saltis, MD

Neuropsychology
DeAnna Frye, PhD
Laura Pennell Samson, PsyD

Nurse Practitioners
Ruthann Ferik, M.S.N., A.P.R.N.-B.C.
Mary Ann Jones, M.S.N., A.P.R.N.-B.C.
Kathryn Parker, M.S.N., A.P.R.N.-B.C.
Stephanie Hartman, M.S.N., A.P.R.N.-B.C.
Maria Biviano, M.S.N., N.P.-C.
Jennifer Woods, M.S.N., C.C.N.S., C.N.R.N.
Anthony Gilbaldi, M.S.N., N.P.-C.
Ellen Kehl, M.S.N., N.P.-C.

Physician Profiles - printable brochure (PDF)
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Susana M. Bowling, MD
Neurology

Dr. Bowling

Office Locations
Akron
Hudson

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
Neuro critical care

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Peter A. Cutri, DO
Neurology

Dr. Cutri

Office Locations
Akron
Hudson

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

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Roswell B. Dorsett III, DO
Neurology

Roswell B. Dorsett III, DO

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

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DeRen Huang, MD, PhD
Neurology

Dr. Huang

Office Locations
Akron
Hudson

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

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DeAnna Frye, PhD
Neurology

DeAnna Frye, PhD

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.

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Zachary R. Lewton, MD
Neurology

Zachary R. Lewton, MD

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

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Ryan J. Lynch, DO
Neurology

Dr. Lynch

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

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Amir C. Mazhari, MD
Neurology

Amir C. Mazhari, MD

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

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Hugh J. Miller, MD
Neurology

Dr. Miller

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

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Jose C. Rafecas, MD
Neurology, Sleep Medicine

Dr. Rafecas

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

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Frankie Roman, MD
Sleep Medicine

Dr. Roman

Office Locations
Belden Village
Green
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

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Lawrence M. Saltis, MD
Neurology, Sleep Medicine

Dr. Saltis

Office Locations
Akron
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

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Laura Pennell Samson, PsyD
Neuropsychology

Dr. Samson

Office Location
Akron
Hudson

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

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Roger M. Weiss, DO
Neurology

Roger M. Weiss, DO

Office Locations
Ravenna
Hudson

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


Expanding Akron's Only Comprehensive Neuroscience Center...

rehab facility

Neuro-Rehabilitation now available:

• Physical therapy
• Occupational therapy
• Warm water therapy pool
• Speech therapy
• Counseling

Our rehab center is a neuro-specific program for patients living with the effects of stroke, MS, Parkinson's, back and neck disorders, gait problems, etc. Find virtually all of the rehabilitative services you need under one roof.

Neuro-Rehab Center

View our PDF brochures to learn more about the therapy and warm water therapy services available at our Neuro-Rehab Center.

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