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Meet our Pediatric Neurosciences Staff |
Physicians |
Carolyn Carey, MD, MBA |
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Dr. Carey is Medical Director of the All Children's Neuroscience Institute and Clinical Practice Director of Pediatric Neurosurgery and Associate Director of Trauma at ACH. After a neurosurgical residency at Temple University, Dr. Carey completed her pediatric neurosurgery fellowship at Primary Children's Medical Center at the University of Utah in 1990. She practiced at Primary Children's and was Associate Professor of Neurosurgery until joining ACH in 2001. Dr. Carey has experience in all aspects of pediatric neurosurgery.
She is board certified in both neurological surgery and pediatric neurological surgery. Dr. Carey is a member of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons, the American Society of of Pediatric Neurosurgery, the Congress of Neurological Surgeons, and a fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics and the American College of Surgeons. She was awarded her MBA in 2000.
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Luis F. Rodriguez, MD |
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After General Neurosurgery training at the University of Michigan, Dr. Rodriguez completed a Pediatric Neurosurgery Fellowship at the University of Utah. He joined our program in 2005. His practice encompasses the entire range of pediatric neurosurgical problems but his main area of interest is the pediatric spine. He is a charter member of the Pediatric Craniocervical Spine Society and is the director of our Pediatric Neurosurgical Spine Program.
He is a member of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons, the Congress of Neurological Surgeons, and the American Academy of Pediatrics. He is fluent in Spanish. Dr. Rodriguez is Board Certified in Neurological Surgery and is Board Eligible in Pediatric Neurological Surgery.
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Bruce Storrs, MD |
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Dr. Storrs completed his general neurosurgical training at the University of Utah and his pediatric neurosurgical training at the Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto. His 30-year career in neurosurgery has included faculty positions at the University of Utah, Northwestern University, Stanford University, the Medical University of South Carolina and the University of New Mexico, where he served as chairman prior to joining the staff of All Children's Hospital in 2004.
Dr. Storrs is board certified in both neurological surgery and pediatric neurological surgery and is the Director of Education for our program. He is fluent in Spanish. He is a fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics. He is a senior member of the American Society for Pediatric Neurosurgery and an active member of both the American Association of Neurological Surgeons and the Congress of Neurological Surgeons.
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Gerald F. Tuite, MD |
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Dr. Tuite was the first neurosurgeon certified by the American Board of Pediatric Neurosurgeons to practice on Florida's west coast. A graduate of Northwestern University School of Medicine, Dr. Tuite completed his general neurosurgical training at the University of Michigan. He then completed a fellowship at Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children in London, England, followed by a more specialized pediatric neurosurgery fellowship at Baylor University, where he focused on the surgical treatment of children with brain tumors, brachial plexus injuries and craniofacial disorders.
Dr. Tuite is board certified in both neurological surgery and pediatric neurological surgery and is a member of all the major neurosurgical associations, including the American Society of Pediatric Neurosurgery. He is Director of Research for our program.
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S. Parrish Winesett, MD |
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Dr. Winesett's practice is limited to the evaluation of intractable epilepsy for advanced procedures such as epilepsy surgery, vagal nerve stimulators, ketogenic diet, complex medication management and clinical trials. After a residency in pediatric/internal medicine at the University of South Florida, he completed his pediatric neurology fellowship at Vanderbilt University. In addition, he completed a pediatric epilepsy fellowship at the Cleveland Clinical and USF.
Dr. Winesett is an Assistant Professor of Neurology at USF. Dr. Winesett has written multiple academic chapters on pediatric and adult epilepsy.
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Mid-Level Providers |
Tiffanie Basile, ARNP |
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Tiffanie Basile joined All Children's Neurosurgery group in July 2010. She graduated from The University of Florida in 2001 with a Bachelor's degree in Nursing and a Bachelor's degree in Health Science Education. She has worked the majority of her nursing career in labor and delivery. In December 2008, she graduated from The University of South Florida with her Master’s degree in Nursing. Tiffanie received her national board certification as a Family Nurse Practitioner in March 2009. She is a member of American Academy of Nurse Practitioners, West Coast Nursing Council, and Tampa Bay Advanced Nurse Practitioners. |
Amanda Dizzine, BSN, MS, CPNP, ARNP |
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Amanda joined All Children’s Neurosurgery group as an Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner in June 2010. She completed her Bachelors of Science in Nursing at University of South Florida in 2006 and graduated with her Master’s of Science in Advanced Practice Child Health Nursing from University of South Florida in 2009. In March 2010, Amanda received national board certification as a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner. She is a member of Sigma Theta Tau International, the nursing honor society and The National Association of Nurse Practitioners. Prior to becoming an ARNP, Amanda worked as a Registered Nurse for three years. |
Debora Ray, ARNP |
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Debora Ray, ARNP, is the pediatric nurse practitioner for the Epilepsy Program. She received her Master's degree from the University of Florida. She has been employed with All Children's Hospital since 1986. |
Devon Truong, PA-C |
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Devon received a Bachelors of Science in Biology and a Bachelor's of Arts in Psychology from the University of South Florida and in June 2002 a Master's in Physician Assistant Studies from the University of Florida. Devon has been working with the All Children's Hospital since August of 2009 and previously with the Center for Pediatric Neurosurgery and Neuroscience for seven years until the physicians of this group began their employed relationship with All Children's Hospital. |
Nabil Messiah, PA-C, M.B.B.CH, ARDMS |
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Nabil joined All Children’s Hospital, division of pediatric neurosurgery in April 2010. He received a master’s degree in physician assistant studies in 2005 from Shenandoah University in Winchester, Virginia. Prior to this he worked as a physician assistant in pediatric neurosurgery, pain management and emergency medicine. Nabil also is a licensed ultrasound technologist since 1991 in general, OB/GYN, and vascular ultrasound. Nabil also received a doctorate degree in medicine and surgery in 1992 from Ain-Shams College of medicine in Cairo, Egypt and practiced as a general practitioner in the Egyptian army for two years prior to immigrating to United States of America in 1985. |
Office Staff |
Christine Hancock, Practice Administrator |
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Christine has been employed with All Children's Hospital since August 2009 and previously with the Center for Pediatric Neurosurgery and Neuroscience for three years until physicians of the group began their employed relationship with All Children's Hospital. She has over twenty years experience in healthcare with emphasis in pediatrics. She is a Certified Medical Practice Executive, a Certified Professional Coder, an active member with the Medical Group Management Association, American College of Medical Practice Executives, Neurosurgery Executives' Resource Value & Education Society and the American Academy of Professional Coders. She obtained her Associates and Arts degree in Business Management and Administration and is currently completing her Bachelors of Science in Business at the Warrington College of Business Administration at the University of Florida. |
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