About Our Practice
As the most comprehensive neurosciences program in Orange County, Newport Neurospecialists offers significant expertise in many neurological programs.
Our mission – an integrated, multidisciplinary team approach to disorders of the brain, nerves and spine using the best evidence based clinical care, state of the art technology, and advanced clinical research, all focused on the individual patient need.
Orange County’s Leading Neuroscience Program
The physicians of Newport Neurospecialists and Newport Neurohospitalists have come together to bring patients the most comprehensive neurosciences program in Orange County. Newport Neurospecialists offers significant expertise in many neurological programs.
Our mission – an integrated, multidisciplinary team approach to disorders of the brain, nerves and spine using the best evidence based clinical care, state of the art technology, and advanced clinical research, all focused on the individual patient need.
With the mission of delivering the best health care to our community, Hoag established one of the first neurohospitalist (hospital-based neurologists) programs in the nation.
With the number of stroke patients reported each year, it’s critical to aggressively and expediently treat neurologic illness with an in-hospital team.
When experiencing a stroke or other neurological emergency, you will most likely be transported to the closest hospital, not to the nearest neurologist office. So why not house these experts right at the hospital?
Hoag believes it’s essential to have neurologists and neurosurgeons available at the hospital, especially during emergencies such as stroke. Our commitment is not only to pioneer this progressive concept, but also to continually expand our vision and work toward delivering the finest neurological care to the patients we serve.
Meet Our Team
Behind everything we offer our patients at Newport Neurospecialists are the compassionate and experienced doctors, ready to provide world-class healthcare.
JAY PUANGCO, MD
Jay Puangco, MD currently serves as Chief of Service for the Hoag Voltmer Sleep Center. He is one of the most sought after sleep physicians in Orange County.
DAVID BROWN, MD
David Brown, MD is a Neurologist and fellowship trained Stroke Specialist who has been voted one of the top Neurologists in Orange County.
DAVID MILLETT, MD, PhD
David Millett, MD, PhD is a passionate epileptologist who has established two epilepsy programs over the past 9 years in Southern California.
JASON MUIR, MD
Jason Muir, MD is uniquely board certified in Neurology, Sleep Medicine and Clinical Neurophysiology. He is highly respected by his colleagues and peers in the fields of neurology and sleep medicine.
ANDREW LY, MD
Andrew Ly, MD is advising and leading the charge in developing a concussion/head injury program for the community. He is a board-certified member of the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.
VICTOR DOAN, MD
Victor Doan, MD is board-certified neurologist. He graduated from the University of California, Berkeley with a degree in Molecular and Cell Biology: Neurobiology.
VIVEK MEHTA, MD
Vivek Mehta, MD is a Neurosurgeon with particular expertise in complex and minimally invasive brain and spine surgery. He currently serves as the Surgical Director of the Hoag Comprehensive Epilepsy Program.
LAUREN BENNETT, Ph.D., ABPP-CN
Lauren Bennett, PhD is a clinical neuropsychologist specializes in neurodegenerative diseases, traumatic brain injury, vascular disease/stroke, epilepsy, multiple sclerosis, and the relationship between psychological and cognitive symptoms. sports.
DR. YASIR N. JASSAM, MD
Yasir Jassam, MBChB, MRCP(UK), is a neurologist and a neuroimmunologist. After graduating from medical school, he received post graduate training in both internal medicine and neurology. He completed Core Medical Training (CMT) in Cambridge
JONATHAN RUSSIN, MD
Jonathan Russin, MD has been an integral member of the neurosurgery team at the Pickup Family Neuroscience Institute since 2016. He serves as the primary cerebrovascular microsurgical resource to support the neurosurgical and neuroendovascular programs.
RUTH MORIN, Ph.D.
CHARLES LIU, MD, PhD
Charles Liu, MD, PhD has been an integral member of the neurosurgery team at the Pickup Family Neurosciences Institute since 2014.
MIKI OHATA, NP
Miki Ohata is a board certified Adult Gerontology Nurse Practitioner who specializes in memory and cognitive disorders. She is excited for the opportunity to be part of the team to develop a memory and cognitive disorders screening program for Newport Neurospecialists.
KELLY WATKINS, FNP-C
Kelly Watkins FNP-C is a board-certified nurse practitioner with a background in neuroscience nursing. She collaborates alongside Dr. Millett and Dr. Mehta as part of Hoag’s Epilepsy Program as well as Hoag’s Neurology and Neurosurgery Program.
VI BURGAN, MSN, APN, FNP-BC
Vi Burgan is a compassionate board-certified nurse practitioner with a background in neuroscience nursing. She works alongside Dr. Vivek Mehta as part of Hoag’s Neurosurgery Program. Vi also serves as the first assistant in surgery and round on patients in the ED and inpatient unit.
Anh Tuan Nguyen, ACNPC-AG
Anh Tuan Nguyen, ACNPC-AG has been working as neurology Nurse Practitioner in the inpatient setting for over 10 years. He is compassionate, detail oriented, and professional. We are delighted to have him as a team member at Newport Neurospecialists.
Ashley Miller, Ph.D., ABPP-CN
Ashley Miller, Ph.D., ABPP-CN is a board certified clinical neuropsychologist. Her clinical areas of interest include neurodegenerative diseases, movement disorders, cerebrovascular disease/stroke, traumatic brain injury, and cognitive concerns in the context of other medical conditions and/or psychiatric illness.
Our Mission Is to Provide a Professional & Honest Approach to Health Care
Our Programs
Concussions | Sleep | Epilepsy | Stroke | Neurodiagnostics | Neurophysiology
Concussions
Traumatic brain injuries that are caused by a blow to the head or body that jars or shakes the brain.
Stroke
A stroke is the sudden onset of focal neurological symptoms due to a sudden injury to the brain.
Epilepsy
A common neurological disorder that is often known to cause uncontrollable seizures.
Sleep
Poor sleep has been linked to several health issues which include high blood pressure, blood sugar instability and weight gain.
Neurodiagnostics
The use of advanced healthcare technology to diagnose seizures and other neuromuscular disorders.
Neurophysiology
The interface of sleep and neurology determines medical issues and disorders related to both disease and wellness.
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Better Health Care is Our Mission
Concussions | Sleep | Epilepsy | Stroke | Neurodiagnostics | Neurophysiology