The Sutter Neuroscience Institute Stroke Center team consists of nationally recognized specialists supported by a highly trained and experienced technical and nursing staff. The team provides consultation to and accepts patient referrals from hospitals and healthcare providers throughout Northern California. Team members are also on call and available 24 hours a day to facilitate emergency stroke transfers.

Neurologists

• Richard P. Atkinson, M.D., Medical Director


• William J. Au, M.D.


• Paul T. Akins, M.D., Ph.D.


• David F. Dozier, Jr., M.D.


• Stephen F. Knox, M.D.

Neurosurgeons

• B. Barry Chehrazi, M.D.


• Cully Cobb, M.D.


• Samuel Ciricillo, M.D., FACS


• Andrew Fox, M.D.


• Edie Zusman, M.D., FACS

Vascular Surgery

• Thomas C. Park, M.D.

Endovascular Surgical Neuroradiology

• Bahram Varjavand, M.D., Ph.D.

Stroke Program Supervisor

• Teresa Carter M.S., R.N., C.N.R.N.

Clinical Effectiveness Coordinators

• Hitomi Bannister, R.N.


• Michelle Manifield, R.N.