While it’s not common to realize your passion at such a young age, Emad Soliman, MD, MSc, knew he wanted to become a doctor when he proclaimed to his third-grade class: “It is a job of mercy.” Not only did Dr. Soliman become a doctor, he in fact became an expert neurologist and is now chief of neurology at his practice, Westchester Neurological Consultants, in Yonkers, New York.

Taking his father’s advice after being accepted into the prestigious seven-year medical program at Alexandria University Faculty of Medicine in Alexandria, Egypt, Dr. Soliman set out to be the best in his field. He graduated from medical school in the top 3% of his class and went on to earn a Master of Science in immunology and molecular biology at Long Island University in Brookville, New York. He completed his internship and residency program at Albert Einstein College of Medicine, also in New York City.

Patrick Burbano is a healthcare operations professional with more than 15 years of experience spanning clinical care, practice operations, emergency medical services, organ and tissue donation, and healthcare administration. As Practice Operations Manager, he brings a patient-centered and data-informed approach to workflow improvement, staff development, operational efficiency, and service excellence.

His background includes supervisory responsibility in urgent care, crossfunctional policy and procedure development, stakeholder communication, and frontline care in high-pressure clinical environments. Patrick earned a Master of Public Health from Tulane University with a concentration in Disaster Management and is pursuing an MBA at Johns Hopkins University with concentrations in Healthcare Management, Innovation & Technology and Public and Private Sector Leadership.

Dominique Zadrima, PA-C is a board-certified Physician Assistant and a proud New York native with a dedicated focus in neurology. She completed her undergraduate studies at SUNY Albany before being accepted into the highly competitive Physician Assistant program at Pace University, where she received her graduate medical training.

PA Zadrima has a strong clinical foundation in performing comprehensive neurological evaluations and developing evidence-based treatment plans tailored to each patient’s needs. Her clinical experience includes caring for patients with a wide range of neurological conditions, including headaches and migraines, neuropathies, radiculopathies, concussions, and vestibular disorders.

Rooted in the values of the communities where she grew up, PA Zadrima is committed to building meaningful and trusting relationships with her patients. She takes the time to listen carefully, understand each patient’s concerns and goals, and ensure they feel supported throughout their care journey.

Outside of work, she enjoys traveling and staying active through sports.

Danica Lamphere is a board-certified Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner at Westchester Neurological Consultants. She completed her nurse practitioner training in Adult-Gerontology Primary Care at Hunter College, City University of New York, from 2019 to 2022.

Zoribel Martinez brings more than 10 years of experience in healthcare administration and is dedicated to providing an exceptional patient experience while helping ensure the practice operates efficiently.

Through her close collaboration with physicians, advanced practice providers, and staff, she has developed extensive experience in medical office operations, patient care coordination, and day-to-day practice management.