Mahan Chehrenama, D.O.

Dr. Chehrenama entered private practice in Northern Virginia in 1998. Her major professional interests include headaches, neuropathic pain, neuromuscular disorders, and the therapeutic usage of botulinum toxin. Dr. Chehrenama is the managing member of The Neurology and Headache Treatment Center. She is board-certified in neurology (American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology; National Board of Osteopathic Medical Examiners). She has served as principal investigator for many of the clinical research trials conducted by The Innovative Clinical Research Center. Dr. Chehrenama has authored several medical publications and is an active member of the American Academy of Neurology, American Headache Society and National Headache Foundation.

After graduating Magna Cum Laude from Lawrence University in Wisconsin, Dr. Chehrenama attended the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. She subsequently completed a medical internship at Sinai Hospital in Baltimore, followed by Neurology residency at the University of Maryland Medical Systems. She was appointed Chief Resident and later completed a Neuromuscular/Neurophysiology Fellowship at the University of Maryland prior to joining The Neurology and Headache Treatment Center.

Dr. Chehrenama resides in Northern Virginia with her husband and her two children. She enjoys yoga, hiking and a wide range of music.

Email: DrChehrenama@NHTC1.com

Stuart Robert Stark, M.D.

Dr. Stark specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of headaches. He is the managing member of Innovative Clinical Research Center. Dr. Stark received his bachelor of science degree from the University of Maryland and his M.D. from the University of Maryland School of Medicine. He performed his medical internship at the University of Maryland Affiliated Hospitals and his residency in neurology at Emory University School of Medicine and Georgetown University Medical Center. Dr. Stark was granted a fellowship in epilepsy and electroencephalography from the National Institutes of Health in Maryland. He is board-certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (ABPN).

Dr. Stark is active in public service and has made many medical-related presentations. He has received numerous research grants yearly since 1989 and has published articles in various medical journals. Dr. Stark is an active member of the American Academy of Neurology.

Email: DrStark@NHTC1.com

David Alway, M.D.

Dr. David Alway received his bachelors degree in biology and psychology from Washington University in St. Louis in 1990. He was a graduate student at Johns Hopkins Cognitive Science Department in Baltimore from 1990 till 1991 and then worked at the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke in Bethesda, MD. He received his medical degree from Albert Einstein College of Medicine in the Bronx, NY, in 1997 and completed a medical internship and then neurology residency at the University of Maryland Hospital in Baltimore. He is a member of the AOA Medical Honor Society, the American Stroke Association, and is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (ABPN). He currently attends at Alexandria Hospital and has been a part of The Neurology and Headache Treatment Center since 2001.

Special Interests: Stroke and headache

Patients who have suffered from a stroke or TIA may be interested in his book: Stop Your Next Stroke

Patients with headache difficulties may be interested in his website: www.Headache-Treatment-Options.com

Jas Khosla, M.D.

Dr. Khosla earned his medical degree, and completed an ENT residency at Government Medical College Aurangabad in India. After completing a medical internship at Harbor Hospital Center in Baltimore, Dr. Khosla completed his Neurology residency at the University of Maryland Medical System, where he was appointed Teaching Resident. Dr. Khosla received additional training as a Neuromuscular Disease/Neurophysiology Fellow at the University of Maryland. Dr. Khosla joined The Neurology and Headache Treatment Center in 2005, after completing his Fellowship. He is the author of several medical publications. His main professional interests include: painful conditions of the head and neck, neuromuscular disease, and electromyography (EMG). Dr. Khosla is board-certified in neurology (American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology).

Dr. Khosla resides in suburban Maryland with his wife and two daughters. He enjoys running in his spare time.

Email: drkhosla@nhtc1.com

Deane Bergsrud, P.A.

Deane Bergsrud is a board-certified physician's assistant, graduating from the George Washington Physician Assistant Program. Prior to joining our practice in 1994, he was the Director of the Headache Clinic at the G.W.U. Department of Neurology. Mr. Bergsrud is highly experienced in the evaluation and treatment of neurological conditions as well as the performance of numerous procedures including lumbar punctures, occipital nerve blocks, trigger point injections, and the administration of intravenous medications. In addition, he is involved in clinical research at our facility.

Email: DBergsrud@NHTC1.com

The neurologists at The Neurology & Headache Treatment Center are highly trained in the diagnosis and treatment of disorders of the nervous system, which include diseases of the brain, spinal cord, nerves, and muscles. Neurologists diagnose and treat strokes, epilepsy (seizures), headaches, dementias (Alzheimer's disease), multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's disease, and various forms of pain. Neurologists may serve as consultants to other physicians and may provide long-term care to patients with chronic neurological disorders.