Medical Team

The Medical Team--made up of Advanced Practice Providers (APPs), Physicians Assistants (PAs) and Certified Nurse Practitioners (CNPs)--provides care to patients in the emergency department, hospital floors, NCCU and operating rooms.

These individuals are an integral part of the care provided by the Department of Neurological Surgery at MetroHealth, bring a wealth of experience to their roles and greatly impact the patient experience.

April Dusky, APRN-CNP

Lead Advanced Practice Provider - Neurosurgery / Neurocritical Care

Daniel N. Nichols - PA-C

Chief Physician Assistant - Neurosurgery

Ryan Budziak - PA-C

Lauren Collins - PA-C

Brooke Ekers - PA-C

Monica Hahn - PA-C

Heather McKnight, PAC

Maya Ranchod - PA-C

Cara Starcovic, APRN-CNP

Jennifer E. Wells, APRN-CNP