MEET OUR PROVIDERS

Dr. Laura Dresser is a Board Certified neurologist with additional fellowship training in Multiple Sclerosis and Neuroimmunology, as well as Women’s Neurology. Her main areas of interest and expertise include multiple sclerosis, neuromyelitis optica, autoimmune encephalitis, neurosarcoidosis, among other autoimmune diseases that affect the central nervous system. She also specializes in neurological complications of pregnancy, postpartum and menopause.

Dr. Dresser uses her expertise to help patients establish a rigorous diagnostic plan and appropriate management options that fit their lifestyle and personal goals.

Dr. Dresser is fluent in English and Spanish.

“I enjoy listening to my patients and working in partnership to achieve their goals. I believe practicing medicine is a huge responsibility and feel honored to be able to use my knowledge to help patients suffering from different neurological ailments”.

Medical School: Rosario University / Bogota, Colombia

Internship: University of Chicago Medical Center / Chicago, IL

Residency: University of Chicago Medical Center / Chicago, IL

Fellowship: Multiple Sclerosis and Neuroimmunology – University of Chicago Medical Center / Chicago, IL

Fellowship: Women’s Neurology – University of Pittsburgh Medical Center / Pittsburgh, PA

Board certified in Neurology by the American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS)

Multiple Sclerosis, Women’s Neurology, Headache, Epilepsy, General Neurology

Dawn Rush-Wilde, ARNP-C is a Board Certified Family Nurse Practitioner with over 12 years of experience in advanced practice nursing working with patients suffering from spine, orthopedic and chronic pain conditions. Her special interests include helping patients live with complex, chronic neurological issues such as multiple sclerosis, polyneuropathies, radiculopathies and neuromuscular diseases.

Dawn initially worked as a Medical Assistant before and during the time she completed her bachelors’ degree in Nursing at Florida State University. After becoming licensed as a Registered Nurse, she worked for more than 10 years in several specialties including cardiology, research and labor and delivery. She then completed further training at the University of South Florida, where she earned her Masters of Science in Nursing degree.

“I enjoy getting to know my patients and teaching them about their diagnoses and treatments. My goal is to help my patients and their families make informed choices, and live their best lives possible.” Dawn Rush-Wilde, ARNP

BSN: Florida State University / Tallahassee, FL

MSN: University of South Florida / Tampa, FL

Board certified as a Family Nurse Practitioner by the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP)

Multiple sclerosis, neuropathy and general neurology. Dawn is particularly interested in helping patients manage the symptoms of chronic neurological diseases from a traditional and complimentary medical perspective.

Shreya Patel, MSN, APRN, FNP-C is a Board Certified Family Nurse Practitioner who enjoys caring for a diverse group of patients. Shreya worked as a Registered Nurse while pursuing her graduate degree from the University of South Florida. She has over a decade of experience in an inpatient and outpatient setting. Her background ranges from primary care to neuro critical care.

Her special interests include: multiple sclerosis, neuromuscular conditions, migraines, movement disorders and polyneuropathies. She is a current member of the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP).

“I have a strong passion for patient-centered care. My goal is to actively listen to my patients and collaborate with them to develop a treatment plan that will optimize their wellbeing”.

Board certified as a Family Nurse Practitioner by the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP)

Multiple sclerosis, neuromuscular conditions, migraines, movement disorders and polyneuropathies.

Alicia Dimitrijevic, MSN, APRN, FNP-C is a Board Certified Family Nurse Practitioner with a variety of experience in the nursing field. She has 10 years of experience working as a Nurse Pracitioner in many settings including telehealth, clinical research and medical aesthetics. She holds a multi-state nursing lisence from her prior experience in telehealth and as a travel nurse. She has had extensive injectable training to include administering neuromodulators such as Botox and dermal fillers. She obtained her Bachelor of Science Nursing Degree from Florida State University and worked as a registered nurse in pediatrics in acute care for 10 years before becoming a Nurse Practitioner. She obtained her Master of Science in Nursing Degree from the University of Tampa and is originally from the Tampa Bay area.

“Neurology has always been a field of special interest sparked from my training in school and caring for pediatric nuerology patients as a registered nurse. I value being a part of a practice that also participates in clinical research to further the advancement of treatments for neurologic conditions. My goal is to deliver high quality compassionate care which includes actively listening to my patients and providing patient education so we can together achieve their most optimum health.”

Bachelor of Science in Nursing Degree: Florida State University/Tallahassee, Florida



Master of Science in Nursing Degree: University of Tampa/ Tampa, FL

Board ceritifed as a Family Nurse Pracititioner by the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP)

General neurologic conditions including migraines, neuropathy, neuromuscular conditions and multiple sclerosis.