Our Staff
Dr. Mark Guttman, Director
Movement Disorder Neurologist
- Dr. Guttman provides specialized neurological services to patients with movement disorders and is involved with clinical research at our Centre and at the University of Toronto.
Dr. John Adams
Movement Disorder Neurologist
- Dr. Adams is a neurologist who joined the Centre for Movement Disorders in 2005. He is involved in clinical and research work at our Centre.
Nathalie Riaboy, Physician Assistant
Dhiral Patel, Physician Assistant
Nadia Smith, Office Manager, ext. 225
- Nadia is responsible for operational and human resource management at the centre
Lisa Rougas, RN, BScN, BA, Nurse
Theresa Moore, RN, MScN, Nurse
-For our Nurse Assistance Line press 1
-Lisa and Theresa offer nursing assistance. Call them for advice regarding:
Medical questions pertaining to your diagnosis
Medication adjustments
Changes in Symptoms
Or to learn more about the clinical trials they co-ordinate
They will discuss your issues with Dr. Guttman or Dr. Adams and respond to your questions
Lisa Kronick, MJCS, RSW, Social Worker, ext. 227
- Lisa is a social worker who can provide you with:
Supportive individual, couple and/or family counseling
Information on professionally facilitated support groups
Access to community support services such as Community Care Access Centres and Day Hospitals
Sheri Corkum, OT Reg, Occupational Therapist, ext. 236
Alanna Sheinberg, Clinical Research Manager, ext. 230
Irita Karmalkar, Clinical Research Assistant, ext. 229
Kevin Sorokin, Clinical Research Assistant, ext. 233
- Alanna is responsible for the administration of clinical trials and research projects. Please contact her regarding:
Information on current and upcoming clinical trials
Clinical trial appointments
Divya Dinakaran, Medical Office Assistant, ext. 0
Mary Ng, Medical Office Assistant, ext. 0
- Divya or Mary will greet you at reception and will confirm your appointment date and time prior to each visit. Call Divya or Mary:
To make or change an appointment (allow 48 hours notice for cancellations)
To confirm an appointment please leave a message by pressing 4
To be connected to another extension if you are calling from a rotary phone
To update your health card information, or for general inquiries