Our Physicians

Anthonette A. Sparman, M.D.

Specialty: Neurology, Clinical Neurophysiology

Expertise: Rehabilitation

Length of Work: Since 2012

Phone: 1-877-INJRD 60
1-877-465-7360

Biography

Dr. Anthonette A. Sparman, M.D. is a Double Board Certified Neurologist with a sub-specialty in Neurophysiology. Dr. Sparman brings outstanding professional credentials including a Residency at SUNY Downstate and a Fellowship at NYU. She is affiliated with Brooklyn Community Hospital where she serves on the Stroke Team.

Medical Education

New York Medical College, Valhalla, NY
08/2008-05/2012
Doctor of Medicine, 5/12
SUNY Downstate Medical Center, Brooklyn, NY
Internal Medicine, Intern
7/2012-6/2013
Neurology Resident
7/2013-6/2016
NYU Langone Medical Center
Clinical Neurophysiology Fellow (present)

Case Conferences

Myasthenia gravis and thyroid myopathy
Syringomyelia with Chiari Malformation
HIV associated Transverse myelitis
Insular infarcts and autonomic instability

Morbidity and mortality conferences

Rapid development of Malignant MCA syndrome in an elderly patient
Risks and benefits of aggressive management of partial status epilepticus
A review of the NEXUS and Ottawa criteria for acute neck injuries

Poster Presentations

Symptomatic Improvement of Head Drop in Isolated Neck Extensor Myopathy after Anterior Cervical Disc Fusion.
A case report of post-vaccination transverse myelitis

Lectures

Stiff Person Syndrome and other Anti-GAD related disorders
Disorders of the Neuromuscular Junction
Issues Affecting Women with Epilepsy

Education

Undergraduate- Long Island University, Brooklyn NY
Biology
09/2003-05/2007
B.S., 05/2007

Professional

Membership and Honorary/Professional Societies

American Medical Association (recruitment officer 2009-2010)
Student National Medical Association (Secretary, 2009-2010)
American Academy of Neurology (2012-present)

Examinations

USMLE step 1 09/2010
USMLE step 2CK 09/2011
USMLE step 2CS 11/2011
USMLE step 3 01/2015
ABPN board certification 12/2016

Work Experience

09/2017 – Present
TotalNeuroCare P.C.
Private Practice Neurologist

09/2017 – Present
NY Community Hospital (2525 Kings Hwy, Brooklyn, NY 11229)
Attending Neurologist

09/2007-05/2008
Long Island University, Brooklyn NY Average Hours/Week: 30
General Biology Teaching Assistant

09/2007-05/2008
Long Island University, Brooklyn NY Average Hours/Week: 10
General Biology, Anatomy and Physiology Tutor

Volunteer Experience

08/2009-06/2010
Unite for Sight, Valhalla, NY
Vice president

06/2008/082009
Beth Israel Hospital, Manhattan, NY
ER volunteer

05/2002-07/2007
New Life Tabernacle, Brooklyn, NY
Participation member for food and clothing drives

Research Experience

09/2003-04/2005
Research Internship in Science and Engineering, Brooklyn, NY
Student Researcher, Carole Griffiths, PhD

Hobbies and Interests

Assistant DJ, ballroom dancing, travelling, nature photography, gardening, cricket, volleyball

Other Awards/Accomplishments

Several Dean’s list honors
Dean’s awards
Provost Scholarship
Governor’s committee scholarship
Martin Luther King scholarship
Alpha Chi national honor society
Phi Sigma Biological honor society
Phi Sigma graduating senior award
Alpha Epsilon delta graduating senior award
Mildred L.B Debarrit premedical science award

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