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Dr. Robin A. Hanks is a psychologist and board-certified clinical neuropsychologist specializing in the assessment and rehabilitation of individuals with neurologic injury and complex medical conditions. She serves as Chief of Rehabilitation Psychology & Neuropsychology at the Rehabilitation Institute of Michigan and is a Professor in the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at the Wayne State University School of Medicine. Dr. Hanks also holds an appointment as Adjunct Professor of Psychology at Wayne State University. Dr. Hanks earned her PhD in Psychology at Wayne State University and completed an APA-approved internship at Long Island Jewish Medical Center, followed by a postdoctoral fellowship in the Department of Physical Medicine at the University of Washington School of Medicine. In addition to her clinical work, she leads the outpatient clinical neuropsychology rotation and serves as Director of Training for the predoctoral and postdoctoral clinical neuropsychology training program. Her research and clinical interests focus on traumatic brain injury, neuropsychological assessment, emotional adjustment after brain injury, and long-term cognitive and functional outcomes in rehabilitation populations. She also serves as Project Director of the Southeastern Michigan Traumatic Brain Injury System.

Dr. David Rustom is a board-certified physician specializing in internal medicine with a primary clinical focus in pain medicine. He provides comprehensive, multimodal pain management, tailoring care to each patient and drawing from options such as physical and occupational therapy coordination, medication management, interventional pain procedures, and neuromodulation therapies including spinal cord stimulation. Dr. Rustom’s clinical interests include a broad range of chronic pain conditions, such as cervical and lumbar spondylosis, spinal stenosis, complex regional pain syndrome, peripheral neuropathy, post-surgical pain, and joint-related pain. His procedural expertise includes epidural and joint injections, lumbar rhizotomy, minimally invasive spinal procedures, and peripheral nerve and spinal cord stimulation. In addition to his clinical practice, Dr. Rustom serves as a Clinical Associate Professor at Wayne State University School of Medicine and is actively involved in graduate medical education, including residency and fellowship training, with leadership responsibilities in pain medicine training. He completed his medical education at the University of Medicine and Health Sciences in St. Kitts and pursued undergraduate studies at Wayne State University. Originally from the Metro Detroit area, he is affiliated with multiple Detroit Medical Center hospitals and provides care in English.

Rabbie Hanna, M.D., is an obstetrics and gynecology physician serving patients in Detroit, Michigan. He is affiliated with Henry Ford Hospital and Henry Ford Macomb Hospital, where he contributes to the delivery of comprehensive women’s health care across a range of obstetric and gynecologic needs. Dr. Hanna also holds an appointment as a Clinical Assistant Professor in Obstetrics and Gynecology, reflecting an ongoing commitment to medical education and the advancement of clinical practice. His professional interests include gynecologic oncology, and he has participated in educational programs addressing evolving approaches to the care of women with gynecologic cancers, including endometrial and ovarian cancer. In addition to clinical care, Dr. Hanna has contributed to peer-reviewed scholarship focused on women’s cancer outcomes and treatment strategies. He has also co-authored work in the field of female pelvic medicine and reconstructive surgery, including publication on minimally invasive pelvic reconstruction techniques. Through patient-centered care, teaching, and academic contributions, Dr. Hanna supports evidence-based, up-to-date care for women across the continuum of obstetrics and gynecology.

Rudram Muppuri, M.D., is a physician specializing in Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, with a focus on interventional pain management. He is board certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology in both Anesthesiology and Pain Management. Dr. Muppuri earned his medical degree from Siddhartha Medical College and completed residency training in Internal Medicine and Anesthesiology at Detroit Medical Center/Wayne State University. He pursued advanced fellowship training in Pain Medicine/Pain Management at Henry Ford Hospital–Wayne State University. Dr. Muppuri’s clinical interests include interventional approaches to acute and chronic pain, such as facet joint injections, nerve blocks, radiofrequency ablation, spinal cord stimulation, intrathecal pain pump therapy, and ultrasound-guided musculoskeletal injections. He also provides care for complex pain conditions, including cancer-related pain, with an emphasis on individualized treatment planning and function-focused outcomes. In addition to clinical practice, Dr. Muppuri has been involved in professional service through the Michigan Society of Anesthesiologists. He communicates with patients in English and Telugu.

Dr. Mina Hafzalah, MD, is a Pediatric Critical Care Medicine physician who provides comprehensive care for infants, children, and adolescents with complex, life-threatening illness. She is affiliated with DMC Children’s Hospital of Michigan, where she helps manage critically ill patients in high-acuity settings and partners closely with multidisciplinary teams to support families through challenging clinical situations. Dr. Hafzalah is an Assistant Professor at Central Michigan University College of Medicine, contributing to medical education and the training of future physicians. Dr. Hafzalah earned her medical degree (M.B.B.CH.) from Dubai Medical College and completed postgraduate pediatric training at major academic centers, including Tulane University School of Medicine and the University of Chicago. Her background also includes focused experience in pediatric cardiac critical care. In addition to her clinical and teaching roles, Dr. Hafzalah has a record of scholarly work as a published author, including research addressing organ donation education within a Muslim American community. She has also served as a principal investigator on a project examining pediatric ARDS and ECMO initiation strategies and their impact on neurologic outcomes. Dr. Hafzalah provides care in English.

Nithi Fernandes, M.D., is a pediatrician and neonatologist specializing in Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine. She is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics in both General Pediatrics and Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine. Dr. Fernandes serves as an Assistant Professor and holds a Director role within a neonatal/perinatal medicine context, reflecting her commitment to clinical leadership and education. Dr. Fernandes completed her pediatrics residency at Lincoln Medical and Mental Health Center in New York and pursued fellowship training in Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine at the University at Buffalo. Her clinical interests include neonatal ventilation, critical congenital heart disease, and perinatal palliative care, with a focus on supporting infants and families through complex and high-risk medical situations. Her scholarly interests include bereavement, neonatal ethics, and perinatal palliative care, aligning with a thoughtful, family-centered approach in the NICU. Dr. Fernandes is affiliated with Detroit Medical Center hospitals, including DMC Children’s Hospital of Michigan, and collaborates with multidisciplinary teams to care for premature and critically ill newborns and to support perinatal care planning.

M. Anas Moughrabieh, MD, is an internal medicine physician with advanced expertise in Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine. He is board certified in Internal Medicine, Pulmonary Disease Medicine, and Critical Care Medicine, and provides comprehensive evaluation and management of complex respiratory conditions as well as care for critically ill patients. Dr. Moughrabieh earned his medical degree from the University of Damascus Faculty of Medicine. He completed residency training at Advocate Christ Medical Center, followed by fellowship training at the University of Minnesota, building a strong foundation in evidence-based pulmonary and critical care practices. In clinical practice, Dr. Moughrabieh emphasizes thorough assessment, clear communication, and individualized treatment planning. His approach integrates preventive care and long-term disease management with coordinated, team-based care when higher acuity support is needed. He is affiliated with Harper University Hospital and also practices with Chest and Sleep Medicine Consultants, PLC, where he helps patients navigate pulmonary concerns with attentive follow-up and a focus on improving breathing, function, and overall quality of life.

Kenneth F. Casey, MD, is a neurological surgeon in Detroit, Michigan. He is board certified by the American Board of Neurological Surgery and is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS). Dr. Casey serves as an Associate Professor of Neurosurgery with the Wayne State University/Detroit Medical Center Department of Neurological Surgery, reflecting his commitment to academic medicine and the training of future physicians. Dr. Casey completed neurosurgery residency training at the University of Pittsburgh (UPMC) and pursued additional fellowship training at Queens Square Hospital in London. He also completed a critical care fellowship through the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, supporting his expertise in caring for patients with complex neurologic and neurosurgical conditions. His clinical interests include neurotrauma and critical care as well as pain management, including neuralgia and cranial nerve pain. In addition to his clinical work, Dr. Casey has expressed a strong interest in resident education and continuing medical education. He also states that he has authored more than 250 publications, contributed to multiple book chapters, and served on editorial boards for medical journals.

Sarah E. Albers, MD, is a physician specializing in emergency medicine with additional clinical focus in wound care. She is affiliated with Henry Ford Health and provides care through Henry Ford Wound Care and Hyperbaric Centers, serving patients across multiple locations in the Detroit area. Dr. Albers is board certified in Emergency Medicine by the American Board of Emergency Medicine and board certified in Wound Management by the American Board of Wound Management. Her clinical interests reflect a commitment to treating urgent and complex conditions, with particular expertise in the evaluation and management of wounds that benefit from specialized care. She earned her medical degree from Wayne State University School of Medicine and completed residency training in Emergency Medicine at Detroit Medical Center Corporation. Dr. Albers is known for a patient-centered approach that prioritizes clear communication, timely decision-making, and coordinated care across settings when needed. She provides care in English.

Hazem Eltahawy, M.D., is a neurological surgery physician specializing in functional neurosurgery and complex spine surgery. He serves as Chief of Neurosurgery at Detroit Receiving Hospital within the Detroit Medical Center and is an Associate Professor of Neurosurgery at Wayne State University School of Medicine, where he contributes to the education and mentorship of physicians in training. Dr. Eltahawy earned his medical degree from Ain Shams University in Egypt. He completed advanced fellowship training in neurosurgery at the University of Toronto, followed by additional spine-focused neurosurgery fellowship training at Wayne State University. He is board certified in neurological surgery by the American Board of Clinical Neurological Surgery. Dr. Eltahawy has also held leadership roles in organized neurosurgery, including serving as President of the Michigan Association of Neurological Surgeons and as Michigan’s representative to the Council of State Neurosurgical Societies. Clinically, Dr. Eltahawy is affiliated with multiple Detroit Medical Center hospitals, including Detroit Receiving Hospital, Harper University Hospital, Sinai-Grace Hospital, the Rehabilitation Institute of Michigan, and Huron Valley–Sinai Hospital. He speaks Arabic, English, and French.