I was raised in a Russian immigrant household by an M.D. mother and a PhD father. Good education was always valued in my family. I fell in love with neurology through early exposure to science and art; after all, it’s the human brain that makes art! I was raised in West Bloomfield, Michigan, and my parents and three younger siblings still live there. 

Hometown:

West Bloomfield, MI

Why did you choose to become part of Michigan State University Neurology?

More than anything, I wanted to stay in my home state of Michigan for my residency and fellowship. When I visited Michigan State for my interview and saw the opportunities for academic neurology, the resident culture, and the city of Lansing, I knew it was the place for me.

If you were not a doctor, what would you have chosen as a career?

A musician, a teacher, or an author.

Extracurricular interests and activities:

Music, writing, teaching, languages, world travel