The people shaping neurocritical care training at Tufts Medical Center
The Neurocritical Care Fellowship at Tufts Medical Center is supported by a team of experienced clinicians, educators and researchers dedicated to training the next generation of neurointensivists. Fellows benefit from close mentorship, multidisciplinary collaboration and exposure to advanced neurocritical care practices in a supportive environment.
Program leadership
Joshua Kornbluth, MD, Neurointensivist, Fellowship Director, Neurocritical Care, Medical Director, Neurosciences Critical Care Unit
Jayde Nail, MD, Neurosurgeon, Neurointensivist, Surgical Director, Neurosciences Critical Care Unit, Associate Program Director, Neurocritical Care Fellowship
Neurology faculty
- Sasha Yakhkind, MD, Neurointensivist
- Xuemei Cai, MD, Neurointensivist
- Sarah Nelson, MD, Neurointensivist, Neurohospitalist
- Lester Y. Leung, MD, MSc, Director, Comprehensive Stroke Center
- David E. Thaler, MD, PhD, Vascular Neurology, Vice Chair for Clinical Research
Associated faculty
- Adel Malek, MD, PhD, Chief of Neuroendovascular Surgery
- Neel Mada, MD, Chief of Neuroradiology
- Penny Liu, MD, Neuroanesthesiology
- Emiliya Melkumova, MD, Vascular Neurology, Fellowship Director – Vascular Neurology
Interdisciplinary team
Fellows work closely with nurses, advanced practice providers, residents, medical students and consulting specialists, gaining experience in team-based care, communication and patient-centered practices. This collaborative environment mirrors real-world neurocritical care and strengthens fellows’ ability to lead multidisciplinary teams.
The expertise, mentorship, and collaboration of our faculty and team create a dynamic learning environment, preparing fellows for leadership roles in clinical practice and academic medicine.
Accomplished alumni
2024
Ahmed A. Malik, MD – Methodist Medical Center
2022
Steve P. Bibu, MD – Lehigh Valley Health Network
2013
Venkata Dandamudi, MD – Adventist Health
