Austin NeuroCare - Integrated Care for the Brain and Spine

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Austin NeuroCare employs highly trained and knowledgeable physicians. We treat disorders of the nervous system, which include diseases of the brain, spinal cord, nerves, and muscles. Neurologists may serve as consultants to other physicians and may provide long-term care to patients with chronic neurological disorders.

Our medical team includes:

Sara A. Westgate, M.D., Ph.D. - Neurologist
Cheri Maney, FNP - Nurse Practitioner
Catherine Duvall, OTR, RMT - Occupational Therapist
Mark Uridel, MSPT,RYT - Physical Therapist, Yoga Instructor

Sara Westgate, M.D., Ph.D.

Neurologist

Cheri Maney, FNP
Nurse Practitioner

Cheri Maney, FNP, has almost nine years of NP experience and many years of nursing in a variety of settings. Her career in the Air Force exposed her to medical/cultural differences in Europe, Middle East, Far East and the U.S. Cheri obtained her BSN (bachelor of science in nursing) from the University of Rochester, her MSN (master of science in nursing) from UT Austin and FNP (family nurse practitioner) certificate from Arizona State University. She also has an avid interest in nutrition, herbs and alternative choices to promote wellness. Dr. Westgate and Cheri will be working as a team in sharing the management of patients. They firmly believe in and support your active participation in your care. Cheri is excited to be here and looking forward to serve you in the near future.

What is an Advanced Practice Nurse (APN)? The Texas Board of Nurse Examiners defines an APN as a registered professional nurse, currently licensed in the State of Texas, who has an advanced degree in nursing beyond the 4 years of basic nursing education (BSN). Each state sets its own rules regarding recognition and scope of advanced practice nursing roles. Nurse practitioners (NP) are advanced practice nurses who practice independently and in collaboration with other health care professionals. NPs assess patients, make diagnoses, write prescriptions, determine treatment plans and promote wellness.

Catherine Duvall, OTR, RMT
Occupational Therapist

Mark Uridel, MSPT, RYT
Physical Therapist, Yoga Instructor

Mark Uridel has 20 years of training and experience in Yoga. A member of the International Association of Yoga Therapists, he integrates his Physical Therapy expertise into his Yoga classes to provide an educational, healing and transforming experience. Mark teaches Anatomy of Movement for Yoga and Yoga Therapeutics nationally and provides Physical Therapy consultation and personalized Yoga programs for his patients. He is also a senior instructor for several Yoga teacher-training programs in Austin, Texas. Mark has appeared in the Yoga Journal and presented at the Body-Mind-Spirit Educational Conference and at the Texas Yoga Retreat. His mission is to provide high quality educational courses and empower his students to take their knowledge and skills to a deeper level. He describes Yoga as a process of moving toward wholeness and encourages his students to have acceptance, compassion and loving-kindness for themselves and others.