Our Neurology & Neuroendovascular Experts

Dr. M. Asif Taqi is a quintuple-board-certified interventional and stroke neurologist with a background in neurology, vascular/critical care neurology, and neuroendovascular surgery. After growing up in Karachi, Pakistan, and attending medical school there, Dr. Taqi decided to relocate to the U.S. to study neuroscience. He completed his research at the prestigious Brown University...

Dr. Salahuddin is a specialist in treating all disorders related to the blood vessels of the brain. He is a board-certified Neurologist, Vascular Neurologist, and specialist in neuro-endovascular treatments. He has dedicated his life to improving the quality of other people’s lives and aims to provide the highest quality care for patients with cerebrovascular diseases.

Dr. Aachi is a board-certified neurologist with a sub-specialty training in vascular neurology. After completing his medical school training in India, he came to the United States to pursue a master's in Biological Sciences at Portland State University in Oregon. During this time, he was involved in various cardiovascular biology research projects and successfully defended his Master’s thesis...

Dr. Boutros is a compassionate and dedicated board-certified neurologist with a strong focus on neuromuscular disorders. He completed his neurology residency at Riverside Community Hospital and the University of California, Riverside, where he developed a solid foundation in general neurology and acquired extensive hands-on experience in diagnosing and managing neurological...

Dr. Fayad grew up in Detroit, Michigan. He studied BioMedical Physics at Wayne State University in Detroit. His love for science and helping others inspired him to pursue a career in medicine at Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine in East Lansing, Michigan. He then completed four years of post-graduate training at Ascension Oakland Macomb Hospital – Michigan...

Dr. Helseth completed his medical school training in 2003 and then pursued residency training in Neurology followed by fellowship training in both Vascular and Interventional Neurology, completed in 2012. He worked for the US Army until 2016 achieving the rank of Lieutenant Colonel. Dr. Helseth then spent 6 years starting and developing a neurointerventional program in Northern...

Dr. Lee grew up in Los Angeles and earned his undergraduate degree from the University of California, San Diego. During this time, he also was involved with Loma Linda University in studying U.S. native venomous animals. He completed medical school at Touro University Nevada, followed by a residency in general neurology at Dartmouth College in New Hampshire. During residency, he...

Dr. Liaw studied Biomedical Engineering at Case Western Reserve University, and completed a combined MD-and Mechanical Engineering PhD degree at University at Buffalo. During this time he performed laboratory research and published multiple peer reviewed papers on the biomechanical mechanisms of cerebral aneurysm formation. He pursued residency training in...

Dr. Omar Nesheiwat is a dedicated and compassionate board-certified neurologist with a specialization in neurophysiologic procedures, including a fellowship in epilepsy. He completed his residency at Riverside Community Hospital and the University of California, Riverside, where he honed his skills in general neurology and gained extensive clinical experience...

Dr. Suryadevara was born and raised in Upstate New York. He completed his undergraduate education at the University of Rochester before completing his MD and MPH at St. George’s University. He returned home for his neurology residency at SUNY Upstate, where he was chief resident. He then stayed at SUNY Upstate for his vascular neurology fellowship. He went on to...

Dr. Tejeswi Suryadevara completed her neurology residency at SUNY Upstate, where she was public relations lead and was awarded best teacher during training. She then completed clinical neurophysiology fellowship at the University of Texas at Houston where she received additional specialized training in EEG and EMG.

Dr. Swamy is a neurointerventional surgeon specializing in the treatment of neurovascular conditions affecting the brain and spinal cord, with a particular focus on minimally invasive endovascular procedures. He is a board-certified neurologist who is extremely caring and professional and understands the needs of his patients and their families. Dr. Swamy is very passionate about...

Dr. John Tejeda serves as Chief Operating Officer and Practice Administrator of Vascular and Neuroscience Institute, also known as Vascular Neurology of Southern California, effective December 1, 2025. John brings more than twenty years of distinguished healthcare leadership experience grounded in both clinical practice and executive administration. He began his career...