Lovell, Akilah, Tatyana

Athena Amini, DNP works at Department of Neurology, Division of Epilepsy. Dr. Amini collaborates in a multidisciplinary practice, managing and treating patients with seizures and other chronic neurological conditions. She earned her BSN, MSN, and her doctorate from Columbia University and is board-certified in Family Health by the ANCC, with advanced clinical training in neurology. Prior to her current role, she worked as a neuroscience NP at NewYork-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital. She delivered direct care to patients with complex neurological conditions, including seizures, sleep disorders, headaches, vestibular disorders, ADHD, and autonomic dysfunctions. Dr. Amini sees patients at the Neurological Institute of New York and Columbia Doctors Midtown locations. She also offers telemedicine visits.

Julia Yasek, MS, FNP-BC, DNP is a Clinical Research Nurse Practitioner in the Division of Neuromuscular Medicine. Prior to pursuing nursing, Dr. Yasek conducted laboratory and clinical research in the Department of Neurology at the University of Massachusetts (UMass) Medical School and Massachusetts General Hospital, with a focus on neuromuscular disorders, genetics, and imaging. She subsequently graduated from the UMass Medical School Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Program, and practiced for several years in both an inpatient acute care setting and a primary care practice, with a focus on underserved populations. Dr. Yasek also has interests and training in palliative care, healthcare policy, and quality improvement, and brings these many skills to her role, as part of the multidisciplinary care team in the Eleanor and Lou Gehrig ALS Center.

Brittany Fitzgerald is family nurse practitioner in the Department of Neurology. She received her BSN and MSN at Dominican University, and is board certified by the American Nurses Credentialing Center. Prior to joining the team at the Department of Neurology, Brittany worked in the Emergency Department of NewYork-Presbyterian Westchester (formerly Lawrence) Hospital, where she gained experience in dealing with neurological emergencies such as strokes, traumatic brain/spinal cord injuries, and seizures. Brittany works closely with the neurologists in the multispecialty practice to provide the highest level of care to our patients.