Meet the Stroke Team
UI Health — A Comprehensive Stroke Center
There are nearly 1,000 primary stroke centers across the country, but UI Health is among the few certified as a Comprehensive Stroke Center, a designation reserved for health facilities that meet the most meticulous standards for receiving and treating the most complex stroke cases. Stroke patients at UI Health have access to extensive care from our Stroke Team 24/7.
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Ali Alaraj, MD
Neurosurgery -
Gursant Atwal, MD
Neurosurgery -
Gillian McLean, PT, DPT, NCS
Rehabilitation Services -
Francesco Pucci, MD
Neurosurgery -
Shuo Qian, MD
Neurology -
Gabriela Trifan, MD
Neurology and Neurosurgery
Dedicated to Stroke Awareness, Prevention, and Treatment
As a Comprehensive Stroke Center, UI Health meets the most advanced requirements for stroke care, including diagnostic testing capabilities, neurosurgical services, and clinical performance measures. So, every stroke patient receives immediate, life-saving care — and more strokes are prevented.
Our Neurosurgery Team
Dr. Fady Charbel
Dr. Ali Alaraj
Dr. Gursant Atwal
Nurse Practitioner
Jenna Reeh, DNP, AGACNP-BC
Our Neurology Team
Dr. Fernando D. Testai
Dr. Neelofer Shafi
Dr. Gabriela Trifan
Dr. Shuo Qian
