Holiday hours

With the exception of Inova hospitals, Inova Emergency Care and Inova-GoHealth Urgent Care, all Inova outpatient offices will be closed for the Independence Day holiday – Friday, July 4.

Integrated Neurosurgical Care Team and Patient-Centered Approach

Alongside our talented neurosurgeons, our highly specialized nurse practitioners and physician assistants assist with your care throughout diagnosis, treatment and recovery. Our patient-centered approach means we turn no case away, no matter how complex. The team at Inova Neurosurgery works together to deliver superior outcomes and experiences

Neurosurgeons

Our neurosurgeons are each fellowship-trained subspecialist with expertise in spine, vascular, functional, tumor, skull base and/or neurotrauma.

John Hamilton, MD
John F. Hamilton, MD

Inova providers are Inova's premier primary care and specialty physicians and providers, offering top-notch medical expertise, full access to Inova facilities, and the convenience of integrated electronic medical records. 

Specialty
Neurological Surgery
Clinical Interests
Brain Cancer/Tumors, Brain Injury, Peripheral Nerve, Spine Problems/Surgery and Treatments
Years of Experience
31
Joshua Wind, MD
Joshua J. Wind, MD

Inova providers are Inova's premier primary care and specialty physicians and providers, offering top-notch medical expertise, full access to Inova facilities, and the convenience of integrated electronic medical records. 

Specialty
Neurological Surgery
Clinical Interests
Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery, Neck Problems/Surgery and Treatments, Pituitary tumors, Spine Problems/Surgery and Treatments
Years of Experience
19
James Leiphart, MD
James W. Leiphart, MD

Inova providers are Inova's premier primary care and specialty physicians and providers, offering top-notch medical expertise, full access to Inova facilities, and the convenience of integrated electronic medical records. 

Specialty
Neurological Surgery
Clinical Interests
Brain Cancer/Tumors, Brain Injury, Epileptic Conditions/Treatments, Spine Problems/Surgery and Treatments
Years of Experience
28
James Ecklund, MD
James M. Ecklund, MD

Inova providers are Inova's premier primary care and specialty physicians and providers, offering top-notch medical expertise, full access to Inova facilities, and the convenience of integrated electronic medical records. 

Specialty
Neurological Surgery
Clinical Interests
Brain Cancer/Tumors, Brain Injury, Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery, Neck Problems/Surgery and Treatments, Spine Problems/Surgery and Treatments
Years of Experience
38
Sidhartha Chandela, MD
Sidhartha Chandela, MD

Inova providers are Inova's premier primary care and specialty physicians and providers, offering top-notch medical expertise, full access to Inova facilities, and the convenience of integrated electronic medical records. 

Specialty
Neurological Surgery
Clinical Interests
Brain Injury, Brain Problems and Treatment, Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery, Stroke
Years of Experience
23
Ameet Chitale, MD
Ameet V. Chitale, MD

Inova providers are Inova's premier primary care and specialty physicians and providers, offering top-notch medical expertise, full access to Inova facilities, and the convenience of integrated electronic medical records. 

Specialty
Neurological Surgery
Clinical Interests
Brain Problems and Treatment, Carotid Artery Disease, Minimally Invasive Surgery, Spine Problems/Surgery and Treatments, Stroke
Years of Experience
14
Mahesh Shenai, MD
Mahesh B. Shenai, MD

Inova providers are Inova's premier primary care and specialty physicians and providers, offering top-notch medical expertise, full access to Inova facilities, and the convenience of integrated electronic medical records. 

Specialty
Neurological Surgery
Clinical Interests
Brain Cancer/Tumors, Brain Injury, Functional Neurosurgery (Brain Stimulation), Spine Problems/Surgery and Treatments
Years of Experience
20
Kristopher Hooten, MD
Kristopher G. Hooten, MD

Inova providers are Inova's premier primary care and specialty physicians and providers, offering top-notch medical expertise, full access to Inova facilities, and the convenience of integrated electronic medical records. 

Specialty
Neurological Surgery
Years of Experience
16
Mateo Ziu, MD
Mateo Ziu, MD

Inova providers are Inova's premier primary care and specialty physicians and providers, offering top-notch medical expertise, full access to Inova facilities, and the convenience of integrated electronic medical records. 

Specialty
Neurological Surgery
Clinical Interests
Brain Cancer/Tumors, Brain Problems and Treatment, Pituitary tumors, Spine disease/tumor
Years of Experience
24
Andrew Fanous, MD
Andrew A. Fanous, MD

Inova providers are Inova's premier primary care and specialty physicians and providers, offering top-notch medical expertise, full access to Inova facilities, and the convenience of integrated electronic medical records. 

Specialty
Neurological Surgery
Clinical Interests
Back Pain, Brain Cancer/Tumors, Brain Injury, Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery, Spine Problems/Surgery and Treatments
Years of Experience
14
Gillian Harrison, MD
Gillian Harrison, MD

Inova providers are Inova's premier primary care and specialty physicians and providers, offering top-notch medical expertise, full access to Inova facilities, and the convenience of integrated electronic medical records. 

Specialty
Neurological Surgery
Clinical Interests
Brain Cancer/Tumors, Pituitary tumors
Years of Experience
12
Nilesh Vyas, MD
Nilesh A. Vyas, MD

Inova providers are Inova's premier primary care and specialty physicians and providers, offering top-notch medical expertise, full access to Inova facilities, and the convenience of integrated electronic medical records. 

Specialty
Neurological Surgery
Clinical Interests
Brain Cancer/Tumors, Pituitary tumors, Spine Problems/Surgery and Treatments
Years of Experience
25
Leon Moores, MD
Leon E. Moores, MD

Inova providers are Inova's premier primary care and specialty physicians and providers, offering top-notch medical expertise, full access to Inova facilities, and the convenience of integrated electronic medical records. 

Specialty
Neurological Surgery
Clinical Interests
Children's Brain Cancer/Tumors, Children's Brain Problems and Treatment, Children's Craniofacial Deformities, Craniofacial Deformities, Pediatric Neurosurgery
Years of Experience
35

Meet our Staff

Our highly specialized nurse practitioners, registered nurses, licensed practical nurses and physician access associates contribute to your care from diagnosis to treatment to recovery.

Nurse Practitioners

Jessica Balko, FNP
Jessica Balko, FNP

Inova providers are Inova's premier primary care and specialty physicians and providers, offering top-notch medical expertise, full access to Inova facilities, and the convenience of integrated electronic medical records. 

Specialty
Family Nurse Practitioner
Cristie May Brewer, NP
Cristie M Brewer, NP

Inova providers are Inova's premier primary care and specialty physicians and providers, offering top-notch medical expertise, full access to Inova facilities, and the convenience of integrated electronic medical records. 

Specialty
Nurse Practitioner
Hyun Jeong Cho, NP
Hyun Jeong Jin, NP

Inova providers are Inova's premier primary care and specialty physicians and providers, offering top-notch medical expertise, full access to Inova facilities, and the convenience of integrated electronic medical records. 

Specialty
Nurse Practitioner
Clinical Interests
Back Pain, Brain Cancer/Tumors, Brain Injury, Brain Problems and Treatment
Stacia Grove, NP
Stacia A. Mahone, NP

Inova providers are Inova's premier primary care and specialty physicians and providers, offering top-notch medical expertise, full access to Inova facilities, and the convenience of integrated electronic medical records. 

Specialty
Nurse Practitioner
Sharon Kim, FNP
Sharon S. Kim, FNP

Inova providers are Inova's premier primary care and specialty physicians and providers, offering top-notch medical expertise, full access to Inova facilities, and the convenience of integrated electronic medical records. 

Specialty
Family Nurse Practitioner, Family Nurse Practitioner
Zahra Mohseni, DNP, NP
Zahra Mohseni, DNP, NP

Inova providers are Inova's premier primary care and specialty physicians and providers, offering top-notch medical expertise, full access to Inova facilities, and the convenience of integrated electronic medical records. 

Specialty
Nurse Practitioner
Jessica Patel, NP
Jessica Patel, NP

Inova providers are Inova's premier primary care and specialty physicians and providers, offering top-notch medical expertise, full access to Inova facilities, and the convenience of integrated electronic medical records. 

Specialty
Nurse Practitioner
Marianne Vyas, NP
Marianne B. Vyas, NP

Inova providers are Inova's premier primary care and specialty physicians and providers, offering top-notch medical expertise, full access to Inova facilities, and the convenience of integrated electronic medical records. 

Specialty
Nurse Practitioner

Physician Assistants

Madeline Burie, PA
Madeline E. Burie, PA

Inova providers are Inova's premier primary care and specialty physicians and providers, offering top-notch medical expertise, full access to Inova facilities, and the convenience of integrated electronic medical records. 

Specialty
Physician Assistant
Lauren Ickowski, PA
Lauren E. Barber, PA

Inova providers are Inova's premier primary care and specialty physicians and providers, offering top-notch medical expertise, full access to Inova facilities, and the convenience of integrated electronic medical records. 

Specialty
Physician Assistant
Danyelle Fraser, PA
Danyelle M. Pereira, PA

Inova providers are Inova's premier primary care and specialty physicians and providers, offering top-notch medical expertise, full access to Inova facilities, and the convenience of integrated electronic medical records. 

Specialty
Physician Assistant
Zoe Textoris, PA
Zoe A. Textoris, PA

Inova providers are Inova's premier primary care and specialty physicians and providers, offering top-notch medical expertise, full access to Inova facilities, and the convenience of integrated electronic medical records. 

Specialty
Physician Assistant
Jamie Tran, PA
Jamie C. Tran, PA

Inova providers are Inova's premier primary care and specialty physicians and providers, offering top-notch medical expertise, full access to Inova facilities, and the convenience of integrated electronic medical records. 

Specialty
Physician Assistant
Ryan Turkekul, PA
Ryan V. Turkekul, PA

Inova providers are Inova's premier primary care and specialty physicians and providers, offering top-notch medical expertise, full access to Inova facilities, and the convenience of integrated electronic medical records. 

Specialty
Physician Assistant
Lauren Yourish, PA
Lauren N. Yourish, PA

Inova providers are Inova's premier primary care and specialty physicians and providers, offering top-notch medical expertise, full access to Inova facilities, and the convenience of integrated electronic medical records. 

Specialty
Physician Assistant

Physician Assistants (PAs) – Inpatient

Inova Alexandria Hospital

Mitchell Maser, PA
Mitchell L. Maser, PA

Inova providers are Inova's premier primary care and specialty physicians and providers, offering top-notch medical expertise, full access to Inova facilities, and the convenience of integrated electronic medical records. 

Specialty
Physician Assistant
Weeda Nejrabi, PA
Weeda Nejrabi, PA

Inova providers are Inova's premier primary care and specialty physicians and providers, offering top-notch medical expertise, full access to Inova facilities, and the convenience of integrated electronic medical records. 

Specialty
Physician Assistant
Joy Rostron, PA
Joy A. Rostron, PA

Inova providers are Inova's premier primary care and specialty physicians and providers, offering top-notch medical expertise, full access to Inova facilities, and the convenience of integrated electronic medical records. 

Specialty
Physician Assistant

Inova Fairfax Hospital

Emily Gunnells, PA
Emily T. Gunnells, PA

Inova providers are Inova's premier primary care and specialty physicians and providers, offering top-notch medical expertise, full access to Inova facilities, and the convenience of integrated electronic medical records. 

Specialty
Physician Assistant
Elena Jacobson, PA
Elena J. Jacobson, PA

Inova providers are Inova's premier primary care and specialty physicians and providers, offering top-notch medical expertise, full access to Inova facilities, and the convenience of integrated electronic medical records. 

Specialty
Physician Assistant
Jeffrey Johnson, FNP
Jeffrey W. Johnson, FNP

Inova providers are Inova's premier primary care and specialty physicians and providers, offering top-notch medical expertise, full access to Inova facilities, and the convenience of integrated electronic medical records. 

Specialty
Family Nurse Practitioner
Xavier Lennon, PA
Xavier D. Lennon, PA

Inova providers are Inova's premier primary care and specialty physicians and providers, offering top-notch medical expertise, full access to Inova facilities, and the convenience of integrated electronic medical records. 

Specialty
Physician Assistant
Maggie Stumpf, PA
Maggie S. Stumpf, PA

Inova providers are Inova's premier primary care and specialty physicians and providers, offering top-notch medical expertise, full access to Inova facilities, and the convenience of integrated electronic medical records. 

Specialty
Physician Assistant

Inova Loudoun Hospital

April Cournoyer, PA
April M. Cournoyer, PA

Inova providers are Inova's premier primary care and specialty physicians and providers, offering top-notch medical expertise, full access to Inova facilities, and the convenience of integrated electronic medical records. 

Specialty
Physician Assistant
Lauren Ickowski, PA
Lauren E. Barber, PA

Inova providers are Inova's premier primary care and specialty physicians and providers, offering top-notch medical expertise, full access to Inova facilities, and the convenience of integrated electronic medical records. 

Specialty
Physician Assistant
Lauren Yourish, PA
Lauren N. Yourish, PA

Inova providers are Inova's premier primary care and specialty physicians and providers, offering top-notch medical expertise, full access to Inova facilities, and the convenience of integrated electronic medical records. 

Specialty
Physician Assistant

Office Staff

Suzie Wesley, Senior Practice Manager, Inova Neurosurgery

Andy Staples, Office Director, Inova Neurosurgery and Senior Director, Ambulatory, Inova Neurosciences

Andy Staples

Scheduling Coordinators

  • Rick Lunasin, Team Lead
  • Tynaea Brown, Team Lead
  • Bahar Bigdeil
  • Van Anh Bui
  • Camisha Champ
  • Ronna Eltoum
  • Cassandra Fultz
  • Rosario Goode
  • Aleah Gray
  • Sean Grady
  • Dieon Gresham
  • Natasha Hill
  • Regina Johnson
  • Kimberley Murphy
  • Mehran Shiri
  • Mark Lee-Tanedo
  • Julie Zhang