Overview Dr. Evan Cole Lewis is a Pediatric Neurologist and Clinical Neurophysiologist with expertise in epilepsy, epilepsy surgery, electroencephalography (EEG), teleneurology and medical cannabis for the treatment of neurologic disorders. Dr. Lewis is the director of the Neurology Centre of Toronto (NCT) which he established in January 2017. At NCT, Dr. Lewis treats children with a variety of neurological disorders and he also treats adults for concussion, headache and epilepsy....

Dr. Dragos A. Nita is a pediatric Neurologist with additional expertise in epilepsy, electroencephalography (EEG), and brain injuries.  Dr. Nita trained in Neurology at the University of Toronto and subsequently completed a clinical fellowship in Epilepsy at The Hospital for Sick Children. He is a Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians of Canada and is certified in EEG by the Canadian Society of Clinical Neurophysiologists. Dr. Nita also holds...

Dr. Johnson is a pediatric neurologist with additional expertise in epilepsy, electroencephalography (EEG), and genetic causes of neurologic disease. Dr. Johnson trained in neurology at Boston Children’s Hospital (Harvard Medical School) where he also completed fellowships in Clinical Neurophysiology and Epilepsy Genetics. He is certified in Neurology with Special Qualifications in Child Neurology by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. Dr. Johnson also holds a PhD in Neuroscience from...

Overview Dr. Dina Dababneh Dardas is a specialist in Adult Neurology and a sub-specialist in Multiple Sclerosis. She is American Board-Certified in Neurology and treats various general neurological conditions in addition to her subspeciality in Multiple Sclerosis. Dr. Dardas has expertise in headache disorders, Epilepsy, Dementia & Alzheimer’s disease, movement disorders (tremors, Parkinson disease, etc.), transient ischemic attacks / strokes, neuromuscular disorders including Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS), Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS),...

Dr. Shirkool is an adult neurologist with an interest in neuromuscular disorders, movement disorders, headache, and epilepsy. Dr. Shirkool received his MD from Iran University of Medical Sciences. He completed the residency programme in adult neurology at University of Toronto in 2013. He has kept an active general neurology practice since then, where he sees patients with various neurological symptoms and conditions. He is a Fellow of the Royal College...

Dr. Shreyans Shah is an Adult Neurologist with an interest in General Neurology and Neuromuscular Diseases.   Dr. Shah trained in Neurology at Queen’s University.  He then completed a fellowship in Clinical Neurophysiology at Harvard University. He is a Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians of Canada and is certified in EMG by the Canadian Society of Clinical Neurophysiologists. He is member of various professional organizations including the American...

Dr. Yue Jiang is an adult Neurologist with additional expertise in neuromuscular neurology. Dr. Jiang trained in Neurology at the McMaster University and subsequently completed a clinical fellowship in neuromuscular neurology at Toronto General Hospital. She is a Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians of Canada and is certified in NCS/EMG by the Canadian Society of Clinical Neurophysiologists. She is a member of numerous professional organizations, including the American...

Kevin is a Physician Assistant (PA) with a passion for neurology and pediatrics. Kevin completed his undergraduate education at York University studying biology. In 2018, he completed his professional training in the Physician Assistant program at the University of Toronto. Through the PA program, Kevin was able to receive additional training in neuropsychiatry. Kevin has additional interest in mindfulness-based stress reduction and its use in the context of neurologic conditions....

Caitlin is a Physician Assistant (PA) with a passion for pediatrics and a special interest in pediatric neurology. Caitlin completed her undergraduate education at McMaster University studying kinesiology with a focus in sports injury and concussion management. In 2018, she completed her professional training in the Physician Assistant program at the University of Toronto. In addition to working with the team at NCT, she also works in the Neonatal ICU...

Elle is a Physician Assistant (PA) with a passion for neurology and psychiatry. Elle obtained a Bachelor of Science (HON) at York University where she majored in biology, with a particular emphasis on cell/molecular biology and physiology. She later obtained a Bachelor of Education at Western University and has been actively involved in science pedagogy for the past decade. In 2020, she completed her professional training in the Physician Assistant...

Christie Tait is the Director of the Headache Program and Botox Injection Clinic for Migraine at the Neurology Centre of Toronto. She obtained her BSc from the University of Guelph, a BSc in Nursing from the University of Toronto, and her Master of Nursing and Primary Health Care Nurse Practitioner Certificate from Ryerson University. Christie’s area of clinical expertise is the diagnosis and management of headaches and concussion.  She uses a comprehensive...

Ivanna has several years experience as a hospital-based nurse practitioner specializing in epilepsy. At NCT, Ivanna focuses on treating complex epilepsy and the management of patients in the Vagal Nerve Stimulator program.

Kaitlyn Chan received her Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry from McMaster University in Hamilton, where she also completed her Masters of Science in 2015. After completing her Masters degree, Kaitlyn decided to seek out a career where she could continue to be involved in research while caring for others. She then moved back to Toronto and received her Nursing Degree from the University of Toronto in 2017. While completing her...

Angelina is a Registered Nurse with a passion for neurology. In 2018, she completed professional training in the Bachelor of Nursing program at the University of Toronto. Since graduating Angelina has had experience working with neurology and in various intensive care units at the University Health Network. In the Spring of 2020, Angelina joined the Neurology Centre of Toronto team with the goal of increasing access to neurology patients. Angelina...

Jenni completed her Masters of Science in Occupational Therapy at the University of Toronto, as well as an Honours Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology from The University of Western Ontario. She is registered with the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario and is a current member of the Ontario Society of Occupational Therapists. Jenni has a keen interest in brain injury and concussion. She has experience in assessment, consultation and...

Gabi completed her Masters of Science in Occupational Therapy at the University of Toronto, as well as a Double Major in Biology and Medical Sciences from The University of Western Ontario. She is registered with the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario and is a current member of the Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists.   Gabi is very interested in pediatric neurology, concussion, and post-concussion syndrome. She has worked with...

Samara completed her Masters of Science in Occupational Therapy at Queen’s University, as well as an Honours Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology from Queen’s University. She is registered with the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario and is a current member of the Ontario Society of Occupational Therapists. She is interested in brain injury, concussion, post-concussion syndrome, and mental health. She has experience working with individuals across the life span,...

Emily completed her Master of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy at the University of Toronto. She is licensed by the College of Occupational Therapist’s Ontario and is a member of the Ontario Society of Occupational Therapists. Emily has an interest in concussion, neurorehabilitation, human movement and athletics. She has experience in creating holistic, client-centered treatment plans helping individuals return to school, work, sport and everyday life. She enjoys goal setting...

Vanessa is a Physiotherapist with an interest in return-to-sport concussion rehabilitation. Vanessa trained in Physical Therapy at McGill University. She has extensive experience working with athletes in both the CFL and EPL (Premiership).  She most recently worked with Chelsea Football Club’s Academy and in a busy private clinics treating a wide array of musculoskeletal injuries and head trauma patients. Vanessa also practices Hydrotherapy. As a former competitive swimmer, she understands...

Matthew is an experienced physiotherapist with a special interest in treating complex neuromuscular pain, persistent post-concussive symptoms (aka: post-concussion syndrome) and vestibular (dizziness and balance) disorders. His goal is to provide the best result-oriented care through a thorough understanding of goals and condition. Matthew trained in Physiotherapy at McMaster University. He has experience working with and managing a range of patients from national level athletes to those dealing with complex...

Rebecca is a Registered Psychotherapist with the College of Registered Psychotherapist of Ontario (CRPO) and the Canadian Association of Psychodynamic Therapy (CAPT). She supports her client’s goals to achieve a new balance in their day-to-day life and rediscovering purpose and meaning. Rebecca’s competencies range from your everyday improvements and insights to severe complex mental health challenges. She has extensive knowledge with Motor Vehicle Accidents (MVA), Worker Safety Insurance Board (WSIB) clients...

Keren Chen graduated from Ryerson University with a Bachelor of Applied Science in Nutrition and Food Science. She combines both holistic and science-based nutrition in her approach when it comes to healing and fuelling the body. She believes that eating a nutrient-dense diet of minimally processed whole foods is a powerful way to improve health. In addition to a varied and well-sourced diet, sleep quality, stress management, and exercise are...

Patrick is the Clinical Research Manager at the Neurology Centre of Toronto. Patrick holds a BSc. in Biochemistry from the University of St Andrews and a PhD in Genetics from the University of Cambridge. He has previously worked in industry as a Research Specialist for MedReleaf and Aurora Cannabis.  If you would like to speak with Patrick regarding the research being done at NCT, he can be reached at research@neurologycentretoronto.com....

Nicole is the Operations Manager at the Neurology Centre of Toronto, ensuring all clinic services, from patient care to administrative duties, are running at the highest standard possible.  She believes that top level service towards patients is the most important thing, striving to create a working environment that always ensures patient care is NCT’s top priority. Nicole has worked many client service-based careers and has always found success working directly...

Bringing a smile to the workplace and ensuring an inclusive culture are among Kyla’s core values. She has had extensive experience working within interpersonal communication roles for 10+ years and managing many diverse companies throughout her career. Kyla’s dedication to providing top-level patient care is one of her highest priorities and ensuring all needs of the clinic are completed within a timely manner. Having graduated from Humber College with a...

Mayra has been working in customer service for over 20 years, managing many different companies over this time period. It brings her great joy to ensure patients receive excellent care and are provided with all the information they need. Mayra’s drive is to grow with the NCT team, making sure all patients are satisfied and taken care of. In 2005, she graduated from Yorkdale School and received her certification for...

Richard is a 4th year student at UTSC studying Neuroscience, Human Biology & Psychology and has a passion for the neurosciences. He joined the team at Neurology Centre of Toronto as the Social Media Manager in early 2017. Richard is also a research assistant at the MacDonald Social Psychology Lab. He has dreams of becoming a neurologist and is excited for the journey to get there.

Brenden is currently pursuing his Honours Bachelor of Science in Biology; Biomedical Science Stream at York University. Brenden has a passion for neurology and neuroscience, with an emphasis on neuroplasticity, learning, and mindfulness. He strives to attend medical school to become a practicing neurologist and medical researcher. Brenden leads NCT’s Special Projects and Research Team, composed of students of a multidisciplinary background, aiming to publish research on novel clinical interventions...