Elias Dakwar, MD

Aidan Hamm, M.D., is a vascular surgeon at Bethesda Hospital East and Bethesda Hospital West, a part of Baptist Health South Florida. Dr. Hamm specializes in vascular surgery, general surgery, endovascular and open aortic surgery. He also specializes in critical limb ischemia, aortic diseases and aneurysms, surgical oncology, and carotid artery disease, including transcarotid artery revascularization. Dr. Hamm joined Baptist Health from Atrium Health in Charlotte, North Carolina. He is a member of Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society and the Society for Vascular Surgery. He has been published in Abernathy's Surgical Secrets (7th Edition), Annals of Surgical Oncology and Current Cardiovascular Risk Reports. Dr. Hamm provides patient-centered, thorough and compassionate care. He enjoys treating patients of all ages with state-of-the-art procedures and technology. When he is not treating patients, Dr. Hamm enjoys spending time with his wife and three children, camping, hiking, going to the beach, playing sports and competing in triathlons.

Warren Selman, M.D., is a board-certified neurosurgeon and chief medical executive at Marcus Neuroscience Institute, a part of Baptist Health.Dr. Selman’s clinical specialties include the surgical management of cerebrovascular disorders, traumatic brain injury, brain and skull base tumors, and pituitary tumors. He is also a leader in the development and use of virtual and augmented reality for neurosurgical procedures.Prior to joining Baptist Health, Dr. Selman served as the chair of the Department of Neurosurgery at University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center and the inaugural director of the Neurological Institute at University Hospitals, and professor of neurosurgery at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine.Dr. Selman earned his medical degree from Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine in Cleveland, Ohio. He then went on to complete a surgical internship, a research fellowship and a neurosurgical residency at University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center.Throughout his distinguished career, Dr. Selman has held multiple leadership positions in neurosurgery, including chair of the American Board of Neurological Surgery and president of the Society of Neurological Surgeons. He is a fellow of the American College of Surgeons and a fellow of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons. He is also a member of the American Academy of Neurological Surgeons, The Congress of Neurological Surgeons and The Neurosurgical Society of America. He has published work in more than 200 peer-reviewed manuscripts, chapters and books. As a neurosurgeon, Dr. Selman considers it a privilege to help his patients and their families deal with neurosurgical problems that can have such a profound impact on their lives. He is committed to treating his patients and families with dignity, respect and compassion during challenging times. In his free time, Dr. Selman enjoys spending time with his family, and is also a rock and blues guitarist/vocalist. He is a co-founding member of the band The Nerve.

Amy Yu, M.D., is a board-certified neurologist at Baptist Health, specializing in neuroinflammatory diseases, with a focus on multiple sclerosis (MS). She serves as medical director of multiple sclerosis and neuroinflammation at Marcus Neuroscience Institute. She is fluent in English, Spanish and Mandarin.After earning her medical degree from the University of Vermont Larner College of Medicine, Dr. Yu completed her neurology residency at Yale University, serving as chief resident. Prior to joining Baptist Health, Dr. Yu earned support from the National MS Society (NMSS) as a Clinical MS Fellow at Columbia University to develop her expertise in the study and treatment of MS and neuroimmunological disorders. Through her commitment to providing evidence-based, patient-focused care, Dr. Yu has earned various awards, including the 2023 Consortium of Multiple Sclerosis Centers (CMSC) MS Mentorship Forum Scholarship. She is also invested in education and received the 2022 Columbia University Office of the Provost Innovative Course Design award to create an interactive neurology teaching module for Columbia University medical students. Her research on the discovery, application and efficacy of innovative therapies for neuroinflammatory conditions – particularly multiple sclerosis, systemic inflammatory diseases and neurotoxicity – can be found in peer-reviewed publications such as Neurology Clinical Practice and The Neurohospitalist. By combining new and advanced therapies with holistic wellness, Dr. Yu creates individualized care plans to help her patients reach their fullest potential. As a potential lifelong partner to her patients with chronic illness, she supports them through every step of their journey. From overcoming the stress of a new diagnosis, to finding a treatment plan that accommodates their goals, Dr. Yu helps each patient live their best life. Outside of work, Dr. Yu loves staying active, practicing yoga, cooking, traveling and learning about new cultures. She always takes time to stop and enjoy spring flowers.