Alan H. Cohen, M.D.
Dr. Cohen is a board-certified neurologist, and a fellow of the American Academy of Neurology. After earning his undergraduate degree in physics and quantitative biology at MIT, he went on to complete his medical degree at New York University, where he won the Valentine Mott award for outstanding student in anatomy, the Founder’s Award for outstanding student and was named to the AOA National Medical fraternity. He then completed his internship in surgery and his Neurology residency at the University of Minnesota. Following two years in the US Air Force, where he served as the chief of neurology at Ehrling Bergquist USAF hospital in Omaha, he began practice in clinical neurology in California and has continued for 42 years to serve the community. During this time, Dr. Cohen has been associate clinical professor of neurology at UC Irvine Medical School, chief of the department of medicine, chief of staff, and a member of the board of directors at Los Alamitos Medical Center. He has been named as Outstanding Physician in California several times. His special interests include neuroradiology electrodiagnostics, peripheral neurologic diseases, and movement disorders.
Omid Omidvar, M.D.
Dr. Omidvar is board certified in neurology. He received his medical degree, Diplôme d'État de Docteur en Médicine from Faculte de Medecine de Rouen, France. He was first fascinated by the study and practice of neurology because “The brain is the final frontier of the human body. I was initially drawn to this field because of the multitude of neurological conditions that were lacking a therapeutic answer," says Dr. Omidvar. After finishing his residency in
Neurology at the Harbor-University of California, Los Angeles Medical Center, he later served as
the department’s Chief Resident.
Dr. Omidvar has contributed to more than 40 neurological clinical trials in collaboration with CNS network and is the four-time recipient of the “Patients’ Choice Award.” He has been repeatedly listed in the "Consumers' Guide to Top Docotors" and has been the recepient of “Outstanding Teaching Award.” Dr. Omidvar currently serves as an Assistant Clinical Professor at the David Geffen University of California Los Angeles School of Medicine and is the Co-medical director of the MemorialCare Rehabilitation Institute at Long Beach Memorial. He has a special interest in Alzheimer's Disease, Parkinsons Disease, Autonomic Disorders, Stroke and immune mediated neurological disorders including Multiple Sclerosis. He is fluent in English, French and Farsi.
Dr. Omidvar has contributed to more than 40 neurological clinical trials in collaboration with CNS network and is the four-time recipient of the “Patients’ Choice Award.” He has been repeatedly listed in the "Consumers' Guide to Top Docotors" and has been the recepient of “Outstanding Teaching Award.” Dr. Omidvar currently serves as an Assistant Clinical Professor at the David Geffen University of California Los Angeles School of Medicine and is the Co-medical director of the MemorialCare Rehabilitation Institute at Long Beach Memorial. He has a special interest in Alzheimer's Disease, Parkinsons Disease, Autonomic Disorders, Stroke and immune mediated neurological disorders including Multiple Sclerosis. He is fluent in English, French and Farsi.
Nirav S. Patel, M.D.
Dr. Patel is board certified in neurology. Dr.Patel is a graduate of UCLA
School of Medicine and completed his Residency, Chief Residency, and Stroke Fellowship at Harbor/UCLA Medical Center.He is an Assistant Clinical Professor of Neurology at David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA. He enjoys teaching neurology and internal medicine residents and
has been awarded the “Outstanding Teaching Award” for the last three years. Dr. Patel is the Medical Director of the Stroke program and the
Vice Chair of the Department of Medicine at Los Alamitos Medical
Center. Additionally, he serves as the Section Chief of Neurology at Long Beach Memorial Medical Center. He actively participates in clinical research in the field of Neurology with CNS Network. He has a special interest in Stroke, Migraine Headache, Alzheimer's Disease, and
Multiple Sclerosis. Dr. Patel is a well known speaker on the use of Botox for treatment of Migraines. He also is a member of the speakers bureau for the treatment of Epilepsy and Alzheimer's. In 2012, U.S. News & World Reports named Dr. Nirav S. Patel as one of Southern Californiaʼs 100 Top Doctors.
School of Medicine and completed his Residency, Chief Residency, and Stroke Fellowship at Harbor/UCLA Medical Center.He is an Assistant Clinical Professor of Neurology at David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA. He enjoys teaching neurology and internal medicine residents and
has been awarded the “Outstanding Teaching Award” for the last three years. Dr. Patel is the Medical Director of the Stroke program and the
Vice Chair of the Department of Medicine at Los Alamitos Medical
Center. Additionally, he serves as the Section Chief of Neurology at Long Beach Memorial Medical Center. He actively participates in clinical research in the field of Neurology with CNS Network. He has a special interest in Stroke, Migraine Headache, Alzheimer's Disease, and
Multiple Sclerosis. Dr. Patel is a well known speaker on the use of Botox for treatment of Migraines. He also is a member of the speakers bureau for the treatment of Epilepsy and Alzheimer's. In 2012, U.S. News & World Reports named Dr. Nirav S. Patel as one of Southern Californiaʼs 100 Top Doctors.
Nima Ramezan, M.D.
Dr. Ramezan is Board Certified in Neurology, Vascular Neurology, and Clinical Neurophysiology. He attended University of California Irvine as an undergraduate and received Bachelors of Science in Biology and Bachelors of Arts in Psychology. He then obtained his Medical Degree at the University of California Irvine College of Medicine. He subsequently completed his Internship, Neurology Residency, and fellowship in Clinical Neurophysiology at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center.
Dr. Ramezan is an Assistant Clinical Professor of Neurology at UCLA Geffen School of Medicine and has been involved with the Multiple Sclerosis Clinic at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center. He enjoys teaching residents and was awarded the “Outstanding Voluntary Clinical Instructor” in 2009.
Dr. Ramezan is the current Medical Director of Neuroscience and Stroke Program at Long Beach Memorial Medical Center and Memorial Neuroscience Institute. He is routinely involved in working with nursing and staff at Long Beach Memorial for improvement of the neuroscience program and patient care in the hospital.
Dr. Ramezan has been a Sub-investigator in multiple clinical trials in Alzheimer’s disease, epilepsy, migraine, and Parkinson’s disease. He has a special interest in Stroke and Epilepsy with emphasis on critical care management of these neurologic disorders. With his interest in clinical neurophysiology, he routinely performs Nerve Conduction Study/EMGs and interprets Electroencephalograms (EEG). He also has been Certified in Neurosonology and interpretation of Transcranial Doppler studies. He is fluent in English and Farsi.
Dr. Ramezan is an Assistant Clinical Professor of Neurology at UCLA Geffen School of Medicine and has been involved with the Multiple Sclerosis Clinic at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center. He enjoys teaching residents and was awarded the “Outstanding Voluntary Clinical Instructor” in 2009.
Dr. Ramezan is the current Medical Director of Neuroscience and Stroke Program at Long Beach Memorial Medical Center and Memorial Neuroscience Institute. He is routinely involved in working with nursing and staff at Long Beach Memorial for improvement of the neuroscience program and patient care in the hospital.
Dr. Ramezan has been a Sub-investigator in multiple clinical trials in Alzheimer’s disease, epilepsy, migraine, and Parkinson’s disease. He has a special interest in Stroke and Epilepsy with emphasis on critical care management of these neurologic disorders. With his interest in clinical neurophysiology, he routinely performs Nerve Conduction Study/EMGs and interprets Electroencephalograms (EEG). He also has been Certified in Neurosonology and interpretation of Transcranial Doppler studies. He is fluent in English and Farsi.
Michael Thompson, M.D.
Dr. Thompson is board certified in neurology with a special interest in
Seizures, Peripheral Nerve Disorders and Stroke. He is a graduate of Wayne State University School of Medicine and completed his Residency, Chief Residency and Fellowship at Harbor/UCLA Medical Center. During his Fellowship, Dr. Thompson focused on Nerve and Muscle Disorders, as well as Seizure/Epilepsy Diagnosis and Treatment. Dr. Thompson joined Southland Neurologic Associates in
2012.
Seizures, Peripheral Nerve Disorders and Stroke. He is a graduate of Wayne State University School of Medicine and completed his Residency, Chief Residency and Fellowship at Harbor/UCLA Medical Center. During his Fellowship, Dr. Thompson focused on Nerve and Muscle Disorders, as well as Seizure/Epilepsy Diagnosis and Treatment. Dr. Thompson joined Southland Neurologic Associates in
2012.
George Wang, MD
Dr. George Wang (Bio pending) is a board certified neurologist at the Southland Neurologic Institute. He received his medical degree from University of California Irvine School of Medicine and completed his neurology residency at University of California Davis. He has been a valuable part of Southland Neurologic Institute since 2014 . He also speaks multiple languages, including Chinese (Mandarin).
Neil Maluste, MD
Dr. Neil Maluste (Bio pending) is a board certified neurologist at the Southland Neurologic Institute. He received his medical degree from Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, He has completed his neurology residency and his stroke fellowship at the University of California Los Angeles and has been a valuable member of our neurological community since 2018.
Mahsa Matloobi, M.D.
Fell in love with medicine during high school when reading about human body. Upon studying medicine was fascinated by brain anatomy and it’s function. After graduating from Tehran University of Medical science in 2005 decided to move to United States and pursue neurology. Graduated from neurology residency program at University of Tennessee in Memphis in 2013 and started my career in New Mexico. Worked for nearly 5 years in the areas where there is a shortage of physician specially neurologist.
Moved to California in 2018 and joined Southland Neurologic Institute.
Area of interest:stroke, seizure, headache, cognitive disorder ( Dementia), Neuro degenerative disorder including Parkinson’s disease, demyelinating disorder including Multiple Sclerosis, performing NCV/EMG and reading EEG.
Hospital affiliation:
Los Alamitos Medical Center
Lakewood Regional Medical Center
Board Certified neurologist and a member of American Academy of Neurology.
Hobbies: Spending time with family, Swimming, biking, hiking and skiing
Galina Nikolskaya, M.D
Dr. Nikolskaya is a double boarded physician, a diplomate of American Academy of Psychiatry & Neurology and of American Board of Medical Specialties in Clinical Neurophysiology. She is also Qualified Medical Evaluator.
Dr. Nikolskaya relies on holistic, integrative approach to help her patients.
She completed residency in Neurology at University of California San Diego and Clinical Neurophysiology fellowship at Harbor-UCLA. Dr. Nikolskaya is skilled in electrodiagnostics including electroencephalography (EEG), electromyography (EMG), nerve conduction studies (NCS) and vagal nerve stimulator (VNS) programming. Besides neuromuscular medicine and epilepsy, Dr.Nikolskaya has expertise in managing headache, brain injuries and movement disorders.
Dr. Nikolskaya is an experienced Botox injector and performs botulinum toxin injections for treatment of various conditions including migraines, trigeminal neuralgia, post Bell's palsy facial spasm, blepharospasm, excessive salivation, hemifacial spasm, bruxism, neck and arm dystonia and upper limb spasticity.
Dr. Nikolskaya serves as an associate staff neurologist at Harbor - UCLA Medical Center affiliated with the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, where she teaches neurology to medical students and residents and assists with outpatient and inpatient EEG interpretation.
Dr. Nikolskaya is an active member of an American Academy of Neurology and enjoys staying up to date with all the current developments in the field.
Dr. Nikolskaya was recognized as a Top 1 Neurologist in the Orange Country Region during a Spring 2017 HealthTap Best Doctor competition and America’s Top Physician 2017 by Consumers Research Council of America.
Dr. Nikolskaya is a double boarded physician, a diplomate of American Academy of Psychiatry & Neurology and of American Board of Medical Specialties in Clinical Neurophysiology. She is also Qualified Medical Evaluator.
Dr. Nikolskaya relies on holistic, integrative approach to help her patients.
She completed residency in Neurology at University of California San Diego and Clinical Neurophysiology fellowship at Harbor-UCLA. Dr. Nikolskaya is skilled in electrodiagnostics including electroencephalography (EEG), electromyography (EMG), nerve conduction studies (NCS) and vagal nerve stimulator (VNS) programming. Besides neuromuscular medicine and epilepsy, Dr.Nikolskaya has expertise in managing headache, brain injuries and movement disorders.
Dr. Nikolskaya is an experienced Botox injector and performs botulinum toxin injections for treatment of various conditions including migraines, trigeminal neuralgia, post Bell's palsy facial spasm, blepharospasm, excessive salivation, hemifacial spasm, bruxism, neck and arm dystonia and upper limb spasticity.
Dr. Nikolskaya serves as an associate staff neurologist at Harbor - UCLA Medical Center affiliated with the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, where she teaches neurology to medical students and residents and assists with outpatient and inpatient EEG interpretation.
Dr. Nikolskaya is an active member of an American Academy of Neurology and enjoys staying up to date with all the current developments in the field.
Dr. Nikolskaya was recognized as a Top 1 Neurologist in the Orange Country Region during a Spring 2017 HealthTap Best Doctor competition and America’s Top Physician 2017 by Consumers Research Council of America.