Minna Hancock, DO

Dr. Hancock completed a 4 year general neurology residency and one year fellowship in Neurophysiology at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit, MI. Her emphasis during fellowship was EMGs/NCS and treating neuromuscular diseases (muscular dystrophy, neuropathy, cervical and lumbar radiculopathies, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome) as well as Epilepsy/seizures/EEG interpretation.

She is board certified in Neurology through the AOBNP, and holds professional memberships in the American Academy of Neurology and American Association of Neuromuscular and Electrodiagnostic Medicine.

In her current practice of General Neurology, she cares for patients with Chronic Migraine, movement disorders such as Parkinson’s disease, tremor, Cervical Dystonia, as well as Multiple Sclerosis and seizures/Epilepsy, and several other conditions. Auburn Hospital is a stroke center of excellence, receiving the Gold Plus Certification for giving TPA (an effective clot busting medication) within 90 minutes of arrival to the ER. She acutely manages stroke patients in the hospital as well as after they are discharged. Headache is the most common patient concern at any neurology office, and also the most rewarding to treat, as many patients gain back their quality of life.

She is trained in providing Botox for Chronic Migraine, a safe and effective treatment with few drug interactions which is also safe for pregnant patients. In addition, she uses Botox treatment for disorders such as cervical dystonia, blepharospasm, and post-stroke spasticity. She performs EMG/NCS which are vital in the diagnosis of conditions such as Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, cervical and lumbar radiculopathies, peripheral neuropathies, myopathies, Myasthenia Gravis, and ALS.

As an osteopathic physician, she also provides OMT (Osteopathic Manipulative Therapy), as appropriate for her patients. She values the importance of prevention of neurological conditions through lifestyle modification, empowering patients, and providing empathy and compassionate care as she advocates for her patients.

She is a published author for her undergraduate thesis work: Resveratrol can only partially attenuate ethanol-induced oxidative stress in embryonic chick brains, Minna L. Hancock and Robert R. Miller (2006); Nutritional Neuroscience, 9:3-4, 121-129.

Specialty: Neurology

Education: Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine

Fellowship: Clinical Neurophysiology, Henry Ford Hospital, Detroit, MI

Residency: Neurology Osteopathic, Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine

Jianxin Ma, MD

Dr. Jianxin Ma, MD, is a Neurology specialist in Syracuse, New York. He attended and graduated from medical school in 1986, having over 32 years of diverse experience, especially in Neurology. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Auburn Community Hospital, Crouse Hospital, University Hospital SUNY Health Science Center. Dr. Jianxin Ma also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Crouse Medical Practice, PLLC.

Dr. Jianxin Ma accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full.

Specialty: Neurology

Education:Tongji Medical University, Wuhan, China

Residency: Neurology, Upstate Medical University, NY

Joseph Pittari, MD

Dr. Joseph Pittari joined Auburn Neurology Services from The University of Rochester Medical Center Department of Neurology where he completed his Headache Medicine Fellowship. Dr. Pittari attended medical school at the University of Buffalo School of Medicine and studied Biomedical Sciences. He completed his residency education at the University of Buffalo within the Adult Neurology Residency Program. He then completed his Headache Medicine fellowship at the University of Rochester.

Specialty: Neurology

Education: University of Buffalo School of Medicine

Fellowship: Headache Medicine

Residency: University of Buffalo, Adult Neurology Residency Program

Alicia Johnson, FNP

Alicia is a native of the Fingerlakes, who has served the region of Upstate New York for over 10 years with her career in nursing. She is a graduate of Cayuga Community College’s Nursing program. After gaining experience in the fields of orthopedic surgery, cardiology, and neurology Alicia chose to further her education through Upstate Medical University’s Family Nurse Practitioner program.

Providing patient-centered care is one of Alicia’s core practice beliefs. She is passionate about fostering a positive patient-provider relationship. Her goal is to help patient’s achieve optimal health through education, and active participation. Outside of work, Alicia enjoys spending time with her husband and three sons, especially enjoying summers on Owasco Lake.

Alicia is currently accepting new patients at AMMS Neurology with a focus on chronic migraine and headache management. Alicia is a Daisy award nominee, member of Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society as well as a member of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners.

Specialty: Neurology

Education: Cayuga Community College 2012 – Associates of Applied Science in Nursing Keuka College 2014 – Bachelors of Science, Nursing Upstate Medical University 2021 – Masters of Science in Nursing, Family Nurse Practitioner