Neuromuscular Diseases Care Team

John Day, MD, PhD

Dr. Day is the co-director of the Pediatric Neuromuscular Diseases Clinic and is board certified in Neurology and Neuromuscular Disease.

Areas of expertise:Neuromuscular conditions, neurology, brachial-plexus surgery, muscular dystrophy, electromyography, nerve and muscle biopsies, genetic testing

Jenna Klotz, MD

Dr. Klotz is the co-director of the Pediatric Neuromuscular Diseases Clinic and is board certified in Pediatric Neurology.

Areas of expertise:Neuromuscular conditions, pediatric neurology

Andrew Collins, MD

Dr. Collins is board certified in Pediatric Rehabilitation Medicine, Pain Medicine, Pediatrics, and Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.

Areas of expertise:Spinal deformities, neuromuscular disorders, pediatric physical medicine and rehabilitation

Cara Piccoli, MD

Dr. Piccoli is board certified in Neurology with Special Qualifications in Child Neurology.

Areas of expertise:Neuromuscular conditions, pediatric neurology

Jacinda Sampson, MD, PhD

Areas of expertise:Neurology, neurogenetics

Carolina Tesi Rocha, MD

Dr. Rocha is the co-director of the Pediatric Neuromuscular Diseases Clinic and is board certified in Pediatric Neurology.

Areas of expertise:Neuromuscular conditions, pediatric neurology, brachial-plexus injuries

Miranda Clements, MS, CCC-SLP

Miranda Clements is a speech language pathologist.

Areas of expertise:Swallowing disorders, augmentative/alternative communication

Tina Duong, MPT

Tina Duong is a physical therapist.

Richard Gee, PT

Richard Gee is a physical therapist.

Areas of expertise:Critical care, neurological rehabilitation, cardiology

Jessica Guzman, RN

Jessica Guzman is a nurse coordinator for the Pediatric Neuromuscular Diseases Clinic.

Katharine Hagerman, PhD

Katharine Hagerman is a research associate.

Sara Kevern, RD, CNSC

Sara Kavern is a registered dietitian and nutrition support specialist.

Jennifer Low, OTD, OTR/L

Jennifer Low is an occupational therapist.

Michileen Ann Oberst, MSW, LCSW

Michileen Ann Oberst is an advanced licensed clinical social worker.

Shirley Paulose, MS

Shirley Paulose is a social science research associate.

Carly Siskind, MS, LCGC

Carly Siskind is a senior genetic counselor.

Karolina Watson, MSN

Karolina Watson is a nurse practitioner.