Cardiologist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Chiropractor providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Dentist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Dermatologist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Family Physician providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
OB-GYN providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Ophthalmologist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Orthopedic Surgeon providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Pediatrician providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Physical Therapist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Podiatrist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Psychiatrist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Samer Kassar, MD, is a board-certified neurologist and the lead practitioner at Midwest Neurology Associates, P.C. in Dyer, Indiana. In addition to patient care, Dr. Kassar uses his medical expertise to act as a leader, guide, and educator for the staff. His range of medical knowledge contributes greatly to the breadth of services offered at Midwest Neurology Associates, from routine diagnosis to neurological critical care.
Born in Damascus, Syria, Dr. Kassar received his Doctor of Medicine from the University of Damascus School of Medicine, graduating with honors at the top of his class. He then relocated to the US and completed his residency at Saint Louis University, School of Medicine in St. Louis, Missouri.
Following his residency, Dr. Kassar worked as an internal medicine hospitalist at Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion, Illinois, as well as an emergency room physician at the VA Medical Center, also in Marion. After working for a few years, Dr. Kassar decided he wanted to focus on neurology and completed his neurology residency at the Medical College of Georgia in Augusta, Georgia.
Dedicated to his career, Dr. Kassar has conducted extensive research and participated in many conferences. He’s also active within his professional community, acting as an interpreter and translator for Arabic to English and vice versa in a number of international medical conferences. Dr. Kassar previously trained physicians in Syria and provided medical care in and around Damascus to the underprivileged.
When he isn’t focused on helping change his patient’s lives, Dr. Kassar enjoys playing and watching soccer and traveling around the world. Continuous learning is Dr. Kasser’s personal mission, and he’s always looking for the latest and greatest techniques from medical practitioners around the world that would benefit his patients.
Teleneurology services offered by our neurologists:
Dr. Samer Kassar and Dr. Mazen Almidani
Midwest Neurology Associates, P.C. in Dyer, Indiana, is an adult and child neurology practice. The experienced neurology team treats patients from all around Northwest Indiana. The full-service neurology practice is equipped with the most advanced technology and conducts all testing and treatments at the office, including alternative therapies.
The neurology practice provides care for patients of all ages from 0 to 65+. The team specializes in many common neurological conditions, including seizures, dementia, multiple sclerosis, and neuropathy. The board-certified physicians also provide expert care for attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), dementia, and stroke.
Midwest Neurology Associates also specializes in pain management, providing care for those suffering from headaches and neuropathy, offering the most advanced treatments available, including nerve blocks and Botox® injections.
Midwest Neurology Associates is a full-service practice that utilizes many advanced modalities to assist patients in managing their neurological condition. To schedule an appointment with the board-certified physicians, call the office, or use the online booking button today.
Teleneurology services offered by our neurologists:
Dr. Samer Kassar and Dr. Mazen Almidani
Midwest Neurology Associates, P.C. in Dyer, Indiana, is an adult and child neurology practice. The experienced neurology team treats patients from all around Northwest Indiana. The full-service neurology practice is equipped with the most advanced technology and conducts all testing and treatments at the office, including alternative therapies.
The neurology practice provides care for patients of all ages from 0 to 65+. The team specializes in many common neurological conditions, including seizures, dementia, multiple sclerosis, and neuropathy. The board-certified physicians also provide expert care for attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), dementia, and stroke.
Midwest Neurology Associates also specializes in pain management, providing care for those suffering from headaches and neuropathy, offering the most advanced treatments available, including nerve blocks and Botox® injections.
Midwest Neurology Associates is a full-service practice that utilizes many advanced modalities to assist patients in managing their neurological condition. To schedule an appointment with the board-certified physicians, call the office, or use the online booking button today.
Evelyn Orellana attended the University of Illinois Chicago (UIC) as a first-generation Latina. She obtained a Bachelor of Science in Integrated Health Studies with a Behavioral Health Concentration and a Minor in Public Health, following the Pre-Nursing track.
Outside of school and work, Evelyn dedicates her weekends to volunteering at UI Health. She has developed her interpersonal skills by being part of the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) and Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) teams. As a child life volunteer in the PICU and a baby cuddler in the NICU, she communicates and interacts with patients, parents, caregivers, and healthcare professionals to reduce stress during the patients' stay.
At MindfulTMS, Evelyn is excited to be part of the team as a Therapy Provider in Chicago. Here, she continues to apply her passion for healthcare to a wide variety of age groups. Evelyn is committed to assisting, advocating, and growing as she becomes part of your journey to provide the best care for your mental well-being.
Evelyn welcomes anyone with mental health challenges to join us at Mindful TMS Neurocare Centers. Reaching out is the hardest part, and we take care of the rest to make your mental health journey as healthy as possible.
Jonathan Barbosa is a TMS therapist and the practice manager of Mindful TMS Neurocare Centers’ Crystal Lake office. Mindful TMS Neurocare Centers has offices in the River North neighborhood of Chicago, Crystal Lake, Wheaton, and Hinsdale, Illinois, where skilled providers care for people with psychiatric and neurologic needs.
Jonathan studied at Moody Bible Institute in Chicago, earning his Bachelor of Arts in Pre-Counseling and Human Services. He then enrolled in the Moody Theological Seminary (also in Chicago) and obtained his Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Counseling.
At Mindful TMS Neurocare Centers, Jonathan administers transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) and other neuronavigational treatments. He takes a compassionate, patient-centered treatment approach, combining his faith in Jesus Christ with his extensive psychiatric training.
Jonathan feels incredibly blessed to be able to support adolescents, teens, and adults with their mental, behavioral, and neurological challenges. His friendly demeanor and willingness to listen ensure patients feel respected and heard.
Outside the office, Jonathan is very active in his church community. He enjoys growing his faith, sharing the gospel with others, and serving people in need.
Jonathan encourages anyone struggling with their mental health to visit Mindful TMS Neurocare Centers. He firmly believes that TMS therapy and other treatments can help people rediscover the vibrancy of life.
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