I am a board-certified family nurse practitioner specializing in the care of patients with neurological conditions, including headaches, memory disorders, movement disorders, seizures, neuropathy, and more. My passion for neurology stems from a desire to help patients navigate complex health challenges with confidence. I am committed to providing patient- and family-centered care, with a focus on health promotion and wellness through education and counseling. By integrating my training as a family nurse practitioner, I strive to build trusting, long-term relationships that support both the neurological and overall health needs of my patients.

My interest in neurology sparked during my undergraduate training and has only grown since then. I am passionate about providing patient-centered care for those with a range of neurologic conditions including headaches, memory disorders, neuropathy, stroke, and movement disorders. I strive to work with patients to create a diagnostic and treatment plan that reaches their goals and improves well-being. Patients are my favorite part of my job, and I treasure the opportunity to build collaborative relationships with them in their care. When I am not at work I enjoy hiking, cooking, and spending time with family.

I completed my Neurology residency at UNC Chapel Hill in 2012 in fellowship in epilepsy in 2013 also at UNC.  I joined the Kernodle Clinic in 2013 and our group is growing fast.  We work to provide excellent service and patient satisfaction which are very important to us.  I am a general neurologist and am able to see patients for any type of neurologic condition or concern.  I have a special interest in epilepsy (seizures), headaches, and neuropathy (such as arm and leg numbness, tingling and pain).  I am originally from Ohio and enjoy visiting my siblings there a few times a year.  I like exploring different restaurants around town, visiting Banner Elk and the beach, and playing with my dachshund for fun.

UNDERGRADUATE….
University of Notre Dame

MEDICAL DEGREE….
Ohio State University College of Medicine

INTERNSHIP & RESIDENCY….
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

FELLOWSHIP….
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS….
American Academy of Neurology
American Medical Association

I am board certified in Neurology and fellowship board certified in Clinical Neurophysiology. Seeing patients with general neurological issues (e.g. concussion, seizure, syncope, neuropathy, headache, dementia, Parkinson’s Disease, tremors, multiple sclerosis, etc.) thrills me the most. I am focused on out patient neurology. I believe in patient and family centered care. I believe life style modification and non-pharmacological treatments are very essential part of treatment regimen. At our Burlington location, we offer NCS/EMG, EEG, ambulatory video EEG, Vagal Nerve Stimulatory management, injections for various conditions. We pride in our practices’ principals of compassionte neurological care, ease of access for our patients, communication with referring physician, etc.

MEDICAL SCHOOL…
M.P. Shah Medical College
Jamnagar, Gujarat, India

INTERNSHIP…
M.P. Shah Medical College
Jamnagar, Gujarat, India

Medical College of Georgia
Augusta, GA

RESIDENCY…
Medical College of Georgia
Augusta, GA

FELLOWSHIP…
Medical College of George
Augusta, GA

PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS…
American Academy of Neurology