Venerando Batas, MD
Venerando I. Batas, MD is a practicing physician who joined Rehabilitation and Electrodiagnostics in July 1983 and sits on the Board of Directors as the President.
Dr. Batas earned his medical degree at the University of the Philippines in Manila and completed a residency in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at Baylor College of Medicine, serving as Chief Resident in his senior year. He holds two board certifications; Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and Pain Medicine.
Dr. Batas has served as the Medical Director of Rehabilitation at Tampa General Hospital since 1993, has been a CARF program surveyor since 1997, and a Program Surveyor for the State of Florida Brain and Spinal Cord Injury Program since 1999.
Dr. Batas is active in numerous professional organizations and is the past president of both the Florida Society of PM&R and the Southeast Chapter of the University of the Philippines Medical School Alumni Association. He is a frequent speaker at local, national and international meetings. Dr. Batas is fluent in English, Tagalog and conversational Spanish.
Rigoberto Nunez, MD
Rigoberto N. Nuñez, MD is a practicing physician who joined Rehabilitation and Electrodiagnostics in May 2015 and sits on the board of Directors as Vice President.
Dr Nuñez is the Medical Director for HCA Florida Brandon Hospital’s Inpatient Rehabilitation Unit since January 2023. He also serves as the Vice-Chief of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation at Tampa General Hospital. Dr. Nuñez earned his medical degree at Universidad Central del Caribe School of Medicine. He completed his residency in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at the University of Texas Health Science Center in San Antonio, Texas.
Dr. Nuñez is board certified by the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation with a subspecialty certification in Brain Injury Medicine.
Dr. Nuñez is active in numerous professional organizations. Dr. Nunez is fluent in English and Spanish.
Paul Kornberg, MD
Paul B. Kornberg, MD is a practicing physician who joined Rehabilitation and Electrodiagnostics in July 2002 and sits on the Board of Directors.
Dr. Kornberg earned his medical degree at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine. Dr. Kornberg completed a dual residency in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and Pediatrics at Baylor College of Medicine. He also earned his Master of Science in Rehabilitation Technology at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, Texas. He holds two board certifications; Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, and Disability Analyst. He is also a Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics.
Dr. Kornberg previously served as Assistant Professor of both Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, and Pediatrics at Eastern Virginia Medical School, Children’s Hospital of the King’s Daughters, Norfolk, Virginia.
Dr. Kornberg’s practice focuses on Pediatric Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. Since 2002, he has headed the pediatric rehabilitation program at St. Joseph’s Children’s Hospital of Tampa. Since 2006 to present, he serves as both the Medical Director of Adult and Pediatric Rehabilitation at St. Joseph’s Hospital. In addition, he serves as the Medical Director of Pediatric Rehabilitation at Tampa General Hospital since 2006.
Dr. Kornberg has been a member of the Brain & Spinal Cord Injury Advisory Council for the Florida Department of Health since 2009, a Program Surveyor for the State of Florida Brain and Spinal Cord Injury Program since 2006 and a Pediatric Rehabilitation Assistant Professor at the University Of South Florida School Of Medicine since 2004.
Dr. Kornberg is active in numerous professional organizations, and is a frequent speaker at local, state and national meetings. Dr. Kornberg is fluent in English and conversational Spanish.
Kadir Carruthers, MD
Kadir J. Carruthers, MD is a practicing physician who joined Rehabilitation and Electrodiagnostics in October 2018 and sits on the board of directors.
Dr. Carruthers earned his medical degree at Case Western Reserve School of Medicine in Cleveland, Ohio. He completed a one-year internship in Internal Medicine with the Morehouse school of Medicine, Department of Medicine in Atlanta, Georgia from 2014 – 2015. Dr. Carruthers went on to complete his residency in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R) at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center from 2015 – 2018.
Dr. Carruthers is board certified by the American Board of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation. In addition, he is subspecialty board certified in Brain Injury Medicine.
Dr. Carruthers has served as the Medical Director for the Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of North Tampa since June, 2021.
He is also a clinical Affiliate Assistant professor for USF’s Department of Neurology, Division of PM&R.
Dr. Carruthers is active in numerous professional organizations.
Carlos Arias, MD
Carlos Arias, M.D, joined Rehabilitation and Electrodiagnostics in 2021. He graduated from New York Medical College in Valhalla, New York, and completed his residency in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R) at the Metropolitan Hospital Center; in New York, New York, in 2018.
Dr. Arias is currently board certified by the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. His medical interests include stroke rehab, musculoskeletal medicine, joint injections, amputations and prosthetics.
Dr. Arias currently sees patients at the Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Spring Hill and serves as the Medical Director. Dr. Arias is fluent in English and Spanish.
Neha Kohli, MD
Neha Kohli, MD is a practicing physician who joined Rehabilitation and Electrodiagnostics in January 2022.
Dr. Kohli serves as the Medical Director for Kindred Bay Area St Petersburg’s Acute Rehabilitation Unit since December 2022.
Dr. Kohli earned her medical degree at the University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine in Tampa, Florida. She completed her residency in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at Northwestern Medicine Marianjoy Rehabilitation Hospital, serving as Chief Resident during her senior year.
Dr. Kohli is Board Certified by the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.
Dr. Kohli is active in numerous professional organizations. Dr. Kohli is fluent in English and Hindi.
Daniel Leary, DO
Daniel Leary, DO is a practicing physician who joined Rehabilitation and Electrodiagnostics in August 2022.
Dr. Leary serves as the Medical Director of the Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility at Advent Health Tampa since 2022.
Dr. Leary is board eligible with the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.
Dr. Leary is active in numerous professional organizations.
Bassem Hanalla, DO
Bassem Hanalla, DO is a practicing physician who joined Rehabilitation and Electrodiagnostics in August 2022.
Dr. Hanalla earned his medical degree at the University of North Texas Health Science Center in Fort Worth, Texas. He then completed his residency in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia. In his final year of residency, he was elected among faculty and peers to serve as chief resident.
Dr. Hanalla is board eligible with the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and is active in many professional organizations.
His medical interests include neuro-rehabilitation, musculoskeletal rehabilitation, spasticity management, and electrodiagnostic medicine. Dr. Hanalla is fluent in English and Arabic.
Yamilette Burgos, M.D.
Yamilette Burgos, M.D. is a practicing physician who joined Rehabilitation and Electrodiagnostics in June 2023.
Dr. Burgos graduated from San Juan Bautista School of Medicine in Caguas, Puerto Rico, and completed her residency in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R) at the Metropolitan Hospital Center; in New York, New York, in 2018.
Dr. Burgos is currently board-certified by the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. Her medical interests include Brain Injury, Neuro-rehab, Musculoskeletal Medicine and Amputees.
Dr Burgos is proficient in English and Spanish.
Dr. Kareem Qaisi, DO
Dr. Kareem Qaisi, DO is a practicing physician who joined Rehabilitation and Electrodiagnostics in September 2023.
Dr. Qaisi graduated with Honors from the Campbell University School of Medicine in 2020 and served as Chief Resident at the University of South Florida’s Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation residency program.
Dr. Qaisi is currently board-eligible in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. His medical interests include musculoskeletal medicine, emphasizing ultrasound for diagnostics and injections, regenerative medicine, and spasticity management, highlighted by his completion of the 2023 Emerging Leaders in Spasticity program.
Dr. Qaisi is an active member in numerous professional organizations.
Dr. William Mosley, MD
Dr. William Mosley, MD is a practicing physician who joined Rehabilitation and Electrodiagnostics in 2024.
Dr. Mosley graduated Magna Cum Laude from the Saint George’s University School of Medicine in 2021 and is currently in his final year of residency serving as Chief Resident at the University of South Florida’s Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation residency program.
Dr. Mosley is currently board-eligible in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. His medical interests include musculoskeletal medicine, pain management, and spasticity management, highlighted by his completion of Emerging Leaders in Spasticity program.
Dr. Matthew Roland, MD
Matthew Roland, MD joined Rehabilitation and Electrodiagnostics in 2024. He earned his medical degree from The Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University in 2020 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He completed his residency in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital in 2024 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Roland is currently board eligible with the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. He is active in many professional organizations and is published in peer-reviewed journals. His medical interests include medical rehabilitation, neurorehabilitation, musculoskeletal medicine, sports medicine, spasticity management, and electrodiagnostic medicine.
Dr. Amanda Hargrove, DO
Amanda Hargrove, DO is a practicing physician who joined Rehabilitation and electrodiagnostics in August 2024.
Dr. Hargrove earned her medical degree at Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine in Auburn, Alabama. She completed her residency in PM&R at Memorial Healthcare System in Hollywood, FL. In her final year of residency, she was selected to serve as chief resident. During her residency, she completed the Emerging Leaders in Spasticity program and was also awarded “Outstanding Medical Student Teacher of the Year”.
Dr. Hargrove is board eligible with the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.
Her medical interests include neuro-rehabilitation, musculoskeletal rehabilitation, amputee and spasticity management.
Dr. Rohini Singh, DO
Rohini Singh, DO is a practicing physician who joined Rehabilitation and Electrodiagnostics in October 2024. She earned her medical degree at West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine. She completed her residency in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at Burke Rehabilitation – Montefiore Health System. Dr. Singh is board eligible with the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and is active in many professional organizations. Her medical interests include neuro-rehabilitation, musculoskeletal medicine, spasticity management, and lifestyle medicine.
Lindsay Goddard, MS RD LD/N
Lindsay Goddard is a Registered and Licensed Dietitian (RDN, LD/N), with a Master’s in Nutrition, with additionally training in Toxicology and Integrative Nutrition. She has been involved in nutrition for over 10 years, working in various settings, such as Hospitals (Tampa General, Baycare, and Advent), Universities (University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences), and numerous other outpatient clinics (GI, Pediatrics, Genetics, Oncology, and Integrative Medicine). Aside from working with patients, she is also a Clinical Educator and Speaker for a laboratory that specializes in Metabolomics, Food Sensitivities, and Toxicology. She is also a Registered Yoga Instructor (RYT-200), and teaches meditation and mindfulness.
Petronella Sekeres, APRN
Petronella Sekeres, APRN joined Rehabilitation and Electrodiagnostics in September 2020.
She graduated from the University of South Florida in 2019 with her Master of Science in Nursing specializing in Family Health Nursing. During her graduate course she completed internships in family medicine, obstetrics & gynecology, women’s health, emergency medicine, and pediatric allergy and immunology. She is a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner through the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners.
In 2013, she received her Associate Degree in Nursing and in 2015, she received her Bachelor of Science in Nursing through St Petersburg College. She has nursing experience in emergency medicine, orthopedics, and neurology.
She currently works primarily with Dr. Nunez at Kindred Bay Area St. Petersburg’s Acute Rehabilitation Unit.
She is a member of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners.
Karissa Sanders, APRN
Karissa Sanders, APRN is a board-certified nurse practitioner who joined Rehabilitation and Electrodiagnostics in December 2022. She earned her Master of Science in Nursing with specialization in adult Gerotology from South University Tampa in 2018. She spent one year working in Internal Medicine and two years in Interventional Cardiology.
Camille A. Taylor, APRN
Camille A. Taylor, APRN is a certified Nurse Practitioner who joined Rehabilitation and Electrodiagnostics in January 2022.
She earned her Master of Science in Nursing with a specialization in Family Nurse Practitioner’s degree from South University Tampa in 2018 and completed internship in GYN, Cancer Care Specialties, Pediatrics, Internal Medicine, and long-term care. Camille’s primary nursing degree was awarded at the University of Technology, College of Health Sciences, Jamaica in 2011.
She has 11 years of nursing experience combined, with experience in acute and long-term rehabilitation and medical-surgical specialties. Camille currently works in conjunction with Dr. Kadir Carruthers to provide primary oversight at Encompass Health and Rehabilitation Hospital of North Tampa. Camille is an active member of the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners and the Florida Association of Nurse Practitioners.
Camille’s commitment to empathetic and culturally competent care, coupled with an exceptional aptitude to deliver positive patient outcomes, while simultaneously building productive relationships, have highlighted her profession as a Nurse Practitioner.
Melinda Hovey, APRN
Melinda Hovey, APRN joined Rehabilitation and Electrodiagnostics in June 2023.
She earned her Master of Science in Nursing specializing in Family Medicine from The University of South Florida in 2017. She completed internships in Cardiology, Managed Care, and Family Wellness Clinic. Prior to this she obtained her Baccalaureates degree in Nursing from The University of South Florida in 2012 and her Associate in Nursing from HCC in 2009.
As a Registered Nurse she specialized in Intensive Care and has 10 years’ experience in Trauma, Neuro, Burn, and Cardiac ICU. She was also a practicing Nurse Educator for the Cardiac ICU at Tampa General Hospital.
She has 5 years’ experience as a Cardiac Nurse Practitioner.
Melinda works in conjunction with Dr Rigoberto Nunez to provide primary oversight at HCA Brandon Hospital’s Rehabilitation Center. She is an active member of the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners and The Tampa Bay Advanced Practice Nurses Council. Her focus on patient centered care and evidence based practice is the driving force behind her dedication to the medical community.
Mackenzie Kucks, APRN
Mackenzie Kucks, APRN is a board-certified nurse practitioner who joined Rehabilitation and Electrodiagnostics in June 2023. She earned her Master of Science in Nursing with specialization in Adult-Gerontology degree from the University of South Florida in 2021 and has completed internships in urgent care, primary care, gastroenterology, long-term care, and pulmonology.
She has 5 years of nursing experience in an inpatient hospital setting, with a strong background in geriatrics and cardiology. Mackenzie currently works in conjunction with Dr. Rigoberto Nunez to provide primary oversight at the Tampa General Hospital’s Acute Inpatient Rehabilitation Program.
Dana Jordan, APRN
Dana Jordan, APRN is a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner who joined Rehabilitation and Electrodiagnostics in August 2023. She earned her Master of Science in Nursing from the University of Tampa in 2019, and was board-certified by the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners. Her clinical rotations consisted of adult/urgent care, older adult, womens, and pediatrics.
With 14 years of nursing experience in a hospital setting, Dana is extremely passionate about educating and forming bonds with her patients; as well as delivering compassionate and patient centered care. Dana works with Dr. Carlos Arias at Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital in Springhill.
Dana is a Certified Pediatric Nurse and a member of the Society of Pediatric Nurses, American Association of Nurse Practitioners, National Academy of Dermatology Nurse Practitioners, and the Florida Association of Nurse Practitioners.
Nadine Antoine, APRN
Nadine Antoine, APRN is a board-certified Nurse Practitioner who joined Rehabilitation and Electrodiagnostic in July 2023.
She earned her Master of Science in Nursing with a specialization in Family Nurse Practitioner’s degree from South University Tampa in 2022 and completed internship in Internal Medicine, Pediatrics, GYN, Cancer Care Specialties, and long-term care. Nadine’s primary nursing degree was awarded at Broward College, Miami in 2010.
She has 13 years of nursing experience combined, with experience in acute and long-term rehabilitation and medical-surgical specialties. She is also a practicing Team Leader for the Acute Rehab Unit at Advent Health Tampa Hospital with certifications in both Med-Surg and Rehab. Nadine is an active member of the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners and the Florida Association of Nurse Practitioners.
Nadine’s dedication to providing compassionate and culturally sensitive care, together with her excellent ability to produce favorable patient outcomes while also fostering worthwhile connections, have emphasized her work as a Nurse Practitioner.
Rachel Quinn, APRN
Rachel Quinn, APRN is a board-certified nurse practitioner who joined Rehabilitation and Electrodiagnostics in May 2024.
She earned her Master of Science in Nursing with a specialization in Adult-Gerontology from the University of South Florida in 2023 and obtained board-certification through the American Nurses Credentialing Center. During her program, she gained clinical experience in internal medicine, advanced heart failure cardiology, and infectious disease.
Previously, she had been a bedside RN for 6 years, having worked at AdventHealth Tampa and Tampa General Hospital on medical-surgical, neurologic progressive care, and adult ICU step-down units.
Rachel works in conjunction with Dr. Bassem Hanalla at TGH’s Rehabilitation Hospital.
Katerine Silva, APRN
Katerine Silva, APRN is a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner who joined Rehabilitation and Electrodiagnostics in February 2024.
Mirjam Ball, APRN
Mirjam Ball is a board-certified Advanced Practice Registered Nurse specializing in Family Practice. Born and raised in Germany, Mirjam came to the United States in 2005. She received her associate’s degree in nursing from Charity School of Nursing in New Orleans and moved to Tampa in 2010. She continued her education by obtaining her doctorate in nursing practice degree from Loyola University New Orleans in 2017. Since then, Mirjam has been working in internal medicine with a focus on geriatrics.
Biji Thomas, APRN
Biji Thomas, APRN is a board-certified Nurse Practitioner who joined Rehabilitation and Electrodiagnostics in April 2024.
Biji earned her Nurse Practitioner Degree from The University of South Florida in 2022 specializing in Adult Gerontology Nurse Practitioner with Occupational Health Nursing subspecialty. She completed her internships in Primary care, Urgent care, Infectious disease, Occupational Health, and Transitional care specialties. She has experience as a Pain Management Nurse Practitioner.
She has more than 20 years of nursing experience in hospital settings combined, with experience in Neonatology, Pediatrics, Cardiology, Spinal Cord injury, and Physical medicine and rehabilitation. She has certifications in Rehabilitation Nursing and Occupational Hearing Conservation.
Biji is an active member of the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners, the Florida Association of Nurse Practitioners, and the Indian Nurses Association of Central Florida. She currently works in conjunction with Dr. Bassem Hanalla and Dr. Kadir Carruthers in the Tampa office.
Gwendolyn Langi, APRN
Gwendolyn Langi, APRN joined Rehabilitation and Electrodiagnostics in October 2024. As a Nurse Practitioner, she provides evidence-based care across multiple hospitals in the community. She has eight years of experience in the medical field with over four years’ experience in inpatient rehabilitation as a nurse.
She earned her Master of Science in Nursing in 2023 from the University of South Alabama, specializing in Family care. She is board-certified through the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners and is an active member of Sigma Theta Tau international honors society of nurses.