David Curfman, MD, Faculty Spotlight
Dr. David Curfman and his wife moved their family of six to Nashville last year, and have since been spending their time getting settled and discovering all the city has to offer. Dr. Curfman started his career in St. Louis, where he enjoyed the mentorship he received in private practice. He’s discovered that same collegiality here at Vanderbilt, where he sees a mix of stroke and general neurology patients.
Tell us about your background.
Jacqueline Ansell, MD Faculty Spotlight
Jacqueline Ansell, MD
Adjunct Assistant Professor in Clinical Neurology
Raymond Romano, PhD, MPH, MSN, RN, FNP-BC Provider Spotlight
As a clinical researcher and nurse practitioner, Raymond Romano appreciates the holistic approach he is able to take in his role with the Vanderbilt Memory and Alzheimer’s Center. With a Ph.D. in Nursing Science, his primary research interest involves helping find new ways for primary care practitioners to diagnose and care for Alzheimer’s disease patients. Raymond spends his free time working on his cooking skills, gardening, and practicing yoga.
Ryan Merrell, MD
Division Chief, Neuro-Oncology
Assistant Professor of Neurology
Kristen Pilote, MSN, AGACNP-BC Provider Profile
Staff Nurse Practioner
In the past year or so that she’s been part of the Neurology team at Vanderbilt, staff nurse practitioner Kristen Pilote has expanded her clinic to include both stroke and cognitive neurology practice. Her background as a primary care practitioner gives her a unique, wide lens with which to view neurology cases. In her free time, she enjoys learning new things, most recently through golf and dance lessons, as well as DIY projects and travel.
Shailee Shah, MD, MS Faculty Spotlight
Assistant Professor, Neuroimmunology Division
Britt Stone, MD Faculty Spotlight
Assistant Professor, Movement Disorders Division
Aaron McMurtray, MD, PhD, FANA, FAAN Faculty Spotlight
Professor, Behavioral and Cognitive Neurology
Andrew Girithiran, MD Faculty Spotlight
Andrew Girithiran, MD
Assistant Professor, Movement Disorders Division
First, tell us a little about your background and how your path led to Vanderbilt.
Dr. Amy Brown, Assistant Professor, Movement Disorders Division
Dr. Amy Brown completed her fellowship in movement disorders at Vanderbilt prior to joining the faculty in 2020. With a focus on following patients in clinic and working on clinical trials, her current career path also involves time in the operating room with Deep Brain Stimulation [DBS] patients which ironically connects to her earlier master’s research in neurobiology. In her free time, she enjoys reading, boating, outdoor dining with her family, and attempting her new slackline.