River City Neurological Associates

07/16/2025

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An estimated 39 million Americans live with migraines, and excessively hot weather can trigger symptoms and attacks, according to the American Migraine Foundation.
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06/04/2025

Meet Brooke, one of our dedicated Nurse Practitioners here at River City Neurological Associates!

Brooke started her nursing career in 2008 working closely with Dementia patients. Years later, she worked at Piedmont in Neurology for 6 years then transferred to the Post Anesthesia Care Unit for an additional 6 years. She joined our team at River City Neurological Associates in late 2021. —Brooke is passionate about holistic and preventative medicine. She takes pride in providing compassionate, understanding, and high quality care to her patients. —Brooke lives in Marion county with her husband and two children. In her free time, she enjoys exploring the outdoors with her family.—She holds a Masters of Science degree in Nursing as a Family Nurse Practitioner and a Bachelors of Science in Nursing from South University in Savannah GA.

We’re so grateful to have Brooke as part of our team!

05/19/2025

Meet Kim, one of our dedicated Nurse Practitioners here at River City Neurological Associates!

Kim began her healthcare journey with a Bachelors of Science in Nursing from Valdosta State University in 2017. Before becoming a Nurse Practitioner, she gained valuable experience working in a variety of specialties including GYN/hematology oncology, inpatient hospice, med-surg, and outpatient chemotherapy infusion. She later earned her Masters of Science in Nursing – Family Nurse Practitioner from Columbus State University and has been caring for patients at our clinic since 2021.

Kim specializes in diagnosing and treating a wide range of neurological conditions and is passionate about delivering high-quality, compassionate care to every patient she sees.

Outside of the clinic, Kim enjoys life with her wife, daughter, and their four dogs. She loves spending time with family and friends, soaking up the outdoors, and heading to the beach whenever she can.

We’re so grateful to have Kim as part of the River City team!

05/16/2025

Meet Chelsea — Family Nurse Practitioner at River City Neurological Associates

Chelsea brings over a decade of experience in healthcare, having spent 9 years in both neurology and interventional radiology at Piedmont before joining River City Neurological Associates in 2021. She is passionate about preventative health and wellness and remains committed to staying current with the latest advancements in medicine to provide her patients with the highest quality of care.

Chelsea holds a Masters of Science in Nursing as a Family Nurse Practitioner from South University and a Bachelors of Science in Nursing from the University of Texas at Arlington.

Outside of work, Chelsea enjoys spending quality time with her husband, their two children, and their dog. She also loves reading and traveling whenever she gets the chance.

05/15/2025

Meet Dr. Pathan, the neurologist behind River City Neurological Associates and the heart of our practice.

As the only neurologist at RCNA, Dr. Pathan is passionate about delivering personalized, compassionate care for a wide range of neurological conditions — including migraines, epilepsy, neuropathy, and movement disorders. His calm, thoughtful approach helps patients feel at ease and confident in their care.

Dr. Pathan is known for taking the time to truly listen, educate, and walk alongside his patients on their journey to better neurological health.

Outside of the office, Dr. Pathan enjoys spending quality time with his family and tending to his garden — a peaceful retreat that reflects the same care and patience he brings to his work.

We’re grateful to have such a dedicated provider leading our team and serving our community.

05/15/2025

Meet Our Amazing Nurse Practitioners!

At River City Neurological Associates, our Nurse Practitioners play a vital role in providing compassionate, expert care to every patient who walks through our doors. With a deep understanding of neurological conditions and a commitment to personalized treatment, they’re here to guide you every step of the way.

Whether it’s managing chronic migraines, coordinating diagnostic testing, or offering ongoing support for complex neurological issues — our NPs are dedicated to your health and well-being.

Stay tuned this week as we spotlight each of them — their specialties, what drives their passion, and a few fun facts too!

We’re proud to have such a knowledgeable and caring team by your side.

04/29/2025

Struggling with chronic migraines? We can help.
At River City Neurological Associates, we offer Botox injections—a proven treatment for chronic migraine relief.

If you’re experiencing 15 or more headache days per month, each lasting more than 5 hours, you may be eligible for this treatment. A referral from your Primary Care Provider (PCM) is required to get started.

Let us help you take control of your migraines and reclaim your quality of life.

Ask your PCM about a referral today.
Your journey to relief starts here.

02/20/2025

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Episode 213: How do weather changes affect headache and migraine? Lindsay Weitzel, PhD, talks with Fred Cohen, MD, about the latest research on barometric pr...

02/20/2025

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Episode 210: Lindsay Weitzel, PhD and headache specialist Susan Hutchinson, MD explore everything you need to know about menstrual migraine. From understandi...

01/23/2025

Our office will be open on Friday, January 24th!
We encourage our staff and patients to be safe traveling.

01/22/2025

Due to icy road conditions our office will be closed tomorrow 1/23.

01/20/2025

Due to inclement weather the office will be closed 1/21 and 1/22. We will reopen Thursday 1/23.