
Overview
Philosophy of care | Observing and listening to patients and their families allows us to collaborate, enhancing their neurological care and overall well-being. | Why I entered medicine | In high school I realized natural sciences (biology and biochemistry) were my strongest subjects and interests. The idea of applying that knowledge to taking care of people (stemming in part from my Boy Scout activities leading to the rank of Eagle Scout) was most appealing. Moreover, I always liked the Sherlock Holmes deductive reasoning approach, which is particularly useful in my chosen specialty – neurology. | Community involvement | I am active in my church and support multiple civic groups. As a semi-professional cello player, I am the principal cellist in the Pottsville orchestra (Anthracite Philharmonic). I also serve on that organization's board of directors. I have been a guest performer with the Gabriel Chamber Ensemble (Schuylkill County), and the Sunday Sinfonia of Albright College in Reading. | Personal interests | My interests include music, golf, reading, cooking (when I have time), travel and supporting my Philadelphia professional sports teams.
Dr. Chawluk is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dementia. His top areas of expertise are Andermann Syndrome, Sensorimotor Polyneuropathy, Septic Arthritis, and Hereditary Sensory Neuropathy Type 1 (HSN1).
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Locations
48 Tunnel Road, Suite 101, Pottsville, PA 17901
Geisinger Scranton - Neurology
Maya Lichtenstein, MD, is a neurologist who specializes in diagnosing and treating people who have Alzheimer's disease, frontotemporal dementia, Lewy body dementia, vascular dementia, primary progressive aphasias (language disorders) and other brain conditions that cause memory or other cognitive changes.|Once a patient’s condition is diagnosed, Dr. Lichtenstein works closely with them and their loved ones to provide treatment options that meet their preferences. This may include medical and non-medical therapies.|Dr. Lichtenstein feels privileged to partner with her patients as they navigate their conditions. “People who have trouble with memory and thinking often feel very vulnerable,” she says. “Being able to provide help and support is such a pleasure.”|Dr. Lichtenstein earned her medical degree from the Sackler School of Medicine in Israel. She completed her residency at The Pennsylvania State University's Milton S. Hershey Medical Center and her advanced training in behavioral neurology at the University of British Columbia. Dr. Lichtenstein is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dementia. Her top areas of expertise are Dementia, Cerebellar Degeneration, Neuronal Intranuclear Inclusion Disease (NIID), and Alzheimer's Disease.
Geisinger Wilkes Barre - Neurology
Dr. Finney is a behavioral neurologist board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology and in behavioral neurology and neuropsychiatry by the United Council for Neurologic Subspecialties. His clinical interests include Alzheimer’s disease, dementia, Lewy body dementia, mild cognitive impairment, vascular dementia and disorders of memory, thinking and cognition. He earned his medical degree from Temple University School of Medicine in Philadelphia, PA, completed his neurology residency at Jackson Memorial Hospital/University of Miami in Miami, FL, and his behavioral neurology fellowship at University of Florida in Gainsville, FL. Dr. Finney is director of the Geisinger Memory and Cognition Program.|His personal interests include reading and writing science fiction, alternate history (the fan fiction of history), and fantasy as well as watching television and movies in these genres, especially the long-running British science fiction television show, Doctor Who. He loves karaoke, dancing, and going to concerts spanning artists from the 1950s to the present day. One of Dr. Finney's passions is neurology advocacy and he has been active in engaging policymakers on critical healthcare issues since medical school. Dr. Finney is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dementia. His top areas of expertise are Memory Loss, Cerebellar Degeneration, Dementia, and Lewy Body Dementia (LBD).
Carlisle Neurocare
Mohammad K. Ismail, MD, specializes in neurology and is board-certified in neurology by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. He is affiliated with UPMC Community Osteopathic, UPMC Hanover, UPMC Lititz, UPMC Memorial, UPMC Carlisle, UPMC West Shore and UPMC Pinnacle Harrisburg. Dr. Ismail completed his fellowship at Fairview Hospital Healthcare Services, residency at Fairview University of Minnesota Hospital and Clinic and medical degree at Quaid-e-Azam Medical College. Dr. Ismail is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dementia. His top areas of expertise are Dementia, Seizures, Memory Loss, and Sulfite Oxidase Deficiency.
Areas of Expertise
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- Andermann SyndromeDr. Chawluk isAdvanced. Learn about Andermann Syndrome.
- Autosomal Dominant Partial Epilepsy with Auditory Features
- Benign Rolandic EpilepsyDr. Chawluk isAdvanced. Learn about Benign Rolandic Epilepsy.
- Cerebellar DegenerationDr. Chawluk isAdvanced. Learn about Cerebellar Degeneration.
- Charcot-Marie-Tooth DiseaseDr. Chawluk isAdvanced. Learn about Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease.
- Chiari Malformation Type 2Dr. Chawluk isAdvanced. Learn about Chiari Malformation Type 2.
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- Benign Paroxysmal Positional VertigoDr. Chawluk isExperienced. Learn about Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo.
- Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy
- Congenital Insensitivity to Pain with Anhidrosis
- DeliriumDr. Chawluk isExperienced. Learn about Delirium.
- DementiaDr. Chawluk isExperienced. Learn about Dementia.
- Epilepsy in ChildrenDr. Chawluk isExperienced. Learn about Epilepsy in Children.


