Request an Appointment Titles & Roles Vascular/Interventional Neurologist  Biography Dr. Robinson is an ABPN board certified neurologist that specializes in Vascular and Interventional Neurology. She completed her Neurology residency and Fellowship in Vascular Neurology at Tulane University School of Medicine. Dr. Robinson completed her Fellowship in Interventional Neurology at The Advanced Neuroscience Institute in Miami, Florida. In August, Dr. …

Request an Appointment Titles & Roles Adult and Pediatric Complex Spine Neurosurgeon, Codirector of the Neurosurgery Spine Program, Codirector of The Tulane/Ochsner Spine Fellowship Biography Dr. Keshavarzi is a board-certified, dual fellowship-trained neurosurgeon specializing in both adult and pediatric complex spine including spinal deformity/scoliosis. Originally from Ann Arbor Michigan, Dr. Keshavarzi graduated from the University of Rochester School of Medicine, …

Request an Appointment Titles & Roles Stereotactic and Functional Neurosurgeon Biography Dr. Lora Kahn is a board-certified, fellowship-trained stereotactic and functional neurosurgeon. She realized her passion for helping patients with neuroscientific disease in high school, which inspired her to work for Nobel Laureate Dr. Eric Kandel in college and complete a Howard Hughes Medical Institute Fellowship under his mentorship during …

Request an Appointment Titles & Roles Assistant Professor of Neurosurgery Biography Dr. Joseph Lockwood is a fellowship trained Skull Base and Cerebrovascular Neurosurgeon. He specializes in open and minimally invasive treatment of skull base tumors, brain tumors, and cerebrovascular disease. He also has special interests in spinal disorders, trauma, and general neurosurgical care. Dr. Lockwood is a native of Stuttgart, …

Request an Appointment Titles & Roles Assistant Professor of Neurology Biography Dr. Kristina M. Lafaye is a distinguished neurologist specializing in general neurology, clinical neurophysiology and neuromuscular medicine. Dr. Lafaye earned her Master of Arts in Clinical and Counseling Psychology from Southern Methodist University in Dallas, Texas, showcasing her commitment to understanding the psychological aspects of patient care alongside her …

Request an Appointment Titles & Roles Professor of Neurology, Director of Epilepsy and Central Neurophysiology Biography Dr. Narayanan is a board-certified neurologist specializing in epilepsy and neurophysiology. Originally from Puthucode, India, she completed her medical school education at the University of Madras in Pondicherry, India. She went on to receive a PhD in Biophysics at the University of Illinois at …

Request an Appointment Titles & Roles Associate Professor of Neurology Biography Dr. Jessica B. Kraker is a highly skilled neurologist specializing in epilepsy and general neurology. Dr. Kraker earned her medical degree from Temple University School of Medicine in Philadelphia, PA. She completed a Fellowship in Clinical Neurophysiology at the University of Pittsburgh, where she honed her expertise in advanced …

Request an Appointment Titles & Roles Neurology Advanced Practice Provider Biography Marie Locke, MSN, RN received her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Marian University and a Master of Nursing from Loyola University of New Orleans. Marie’s expertise includes providing care to critically ill patients suffering from intracranial hemorrhage, stroke, sepsis, and other neurological conditions. Marie joins Tulane University as …

Request an Appointment Titles & Roles Neurology Advanced Practice Provider Biography Sereen Askar is certified by the American Association of Nurse Practitioners as a Family Nurse Practitioner. She is an active member of Louisiana Association of Nurse Practitioners and the American Academy of Neurology. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing at Holy Cross College, and went on to …