Medical Director of the Comprehensive Epilepsy Center

Mohankumar Kurukumbi, MD
Mohankumar Kurukumbi, MD
Specialty
Neurology, Clinical Neurophysiology
Clinical Interests
Epileptic Conditions/Treatments
Years of Experience
29

Director of Epilepsy Surgery

James Leiphart, MD
James W. Leiphart, MD
Specialty
Neurological Surgery
Clinical Interests
Brain Cancer/Tumors, Brain Injury, Epileptic Conditions/Treatments, Spine Problems/Surgery and Treatments
Years of Experience
27

David Benezra, MD
David A. Benezra, MD
Specialty
Neurology, Clinical Neurophysiology, Epilepsy
Clinical Interests
Deep Brain Stimulation, Epileptic Conditions/Treatments, Functional Neurosurgery (Brain Stimulation)
Years of Experience
8

Sonia Gill, MD
Sonia K. Gill, MD
Specialty
Clinical Neurophysiology, Epilepsy, Neurology
Years of Experience
9

Rajesh Gupta, MD
Rajesh Gupta, MD
Specialty
Neurology
Clinical Interests
Epileptic Conditions/Treatments, General Neurology
Years of Experience
27

Clinical and Support Staff

Mirjana Ivanisevic, PhD

Mirjana Ivanisevic, PhD

Clinical Neuropsychologist
James Landzinksi, PharmD

James Landzinksi, PharmD

Epilepsy Pharmacist

James earned his Doctorate of Pharmacy degree from the University of the Sciences in Philadelphia (formerly the Philadelphia College of Pharmacy). He completed a post-graduate training program in general pharmacy practices at the University of Arizona Medical Campus where he received additional training in the epilepsy clinics, and furthered his training at the University of Colorado Medical Center specializing in critical care. James spent the last 10 years working as a critical care clinical pharmacy specialist at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital in Washington, DC, and is now the Pharmacy Clinical Manager at Inova Fairfax Medical Campus. His interests include medical critical care and neuroscience specialties.

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Michael Schmiester

Neurodiagnostic Manager

Michael G. Schmiester received a BS in healthcare administration from Columbia Union College and has board certifications from ABRET (American Board of Registered Electroneurodiagnostic Technologists) in electroencephalography and intra-operative neurophysiology monitoring. Michael is the neurodiagnostic manager for all Inova hospitals. Additionally, Michael is the principle clinical instructor for neurodiagnostic students whom perform their clinical rotation from 1 of 3 affiliated accredited schools. He is a strong advocate for believing that hard work and perseverance are rewarded and that positive thoughts are powerful and rewarding. He involves his staff and students with assignments that reflect these core professional beliefs. His professional interest focuses on the continued expansion of the neurodiagnostic services within Inova. Michael is an active member of the American Society of Electroneurodiagnostic Technologists and the American Society of Neurophysiological Monitoring.

Epilepsy Monitoring Unit

Anne M. Giles, FNP-BC, MSN, BSN, BA

Anne M. Giles, FNP-BC, MSN, BSN, BA

Nurse Practitioner

If you have any questions about the Epilepsy Monitoring Unit (EMU), please contact Anne by phone, 571-472-4196 or email anne.giles@inova.org.

Erinn O'Grady, BSN, RN

Erinn O'Grady, BSN, RN

Epilepsy Patient Navigator

For epileptic seizure-related questions, please contact Erinn by phone, 571-472-4199 or email erinn.o'grady@inova.org.

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