NEUROSCIENCE CENTER

The Neuroscience Center addresses the neurology needs of patients throughout the entire continuum of care, including inpatient and acute care, long-term care, outpatient services, preventive care and education to the general public and others in the medical community.

MidState's highly reputable stroke program has earned the Joint Commissions' Gold Seal of Approval, as well as recognition from the Connecticut Department of Public Health, for having put forth exceptional efforts to ensure that patients who have suffered a stroke receive the highest quality, evidenced-based stroke care. Since its inception, the program has grown tremendously and continues to offer outstanding care based on several measures of quality.

In addition, the Neuroscience Center also includes MidState's Sleep Care Center and Balance & Hearing Institute. The Sleep Care Center offers state-of-the-art technology for the diagnosis and treatment of various sleep disorders, including sleep apnea, insomnia, sleepwalking and narcolepsy. The Balance & Hearing Institute focuses on treating patients who experience dizziness or other symptoms that impair balance.

Consisting of several integrated programs of excellence in neurology, MidState's Neuroscience Center includes services for the treatment of:

Our multidisciplinary team of physicians, nurses and support staff are dedicated to providing the highest standards of care that are aligned with evidenced-based practices.

The Neuroscience Department is located in Suite 221 at MidState's main campus on Lewis Avenue. Patients with general neurology and neuro-oncology needs can schedule an appointment by calling 203 694 8550.

Meet Our Physicians

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Maame A. Dankwah-Quansah, MD

Office Location:

455 Lewis Ave
Suite 221
Meriden, CT 06451

Languages Spoken:

English

Year Began Practicing:

2008 (3 years)

Gender:

Female

Specialty:

Neurology

Medical conditions, procedures, and areas of interest treated:

Adult Neurology
Clinical Neurology
General Neurology
Neuro-Oncology
Neurology

Education/Training:

Medical School: Ohio State University Medical Center
Internship: Jacobi Medical Center, Bronx, NY
Residency: Montefiore Medical Center, Bronx, NYl

Hamid R. Sami, MD

Office Location:

455 Lewis Ave
Suite 202
Meriden, CT 06451
Languages Spoken:
- English, Spanish
Year Began Practicing:
- 2005 (6 years)
Gender:
- Male
Specialty:
- Neurology, Neuromuscular Medicine, Vascular Neurology
Medical conditions, procedures, and areas of interest treated:
- Anti-Aging
- Botulinum Toxin (BOTOX Injection)
- EEG
- Electromyography (EMG)
- Longevity
- Medical Informatics
- Nerve Conduction Studies
Education/Training:
- Medical School: Mashad University
- Internship: University of Oklahoma Hospital
- Residency: University of Oklahoma Hospital

Justin T. Montayne, MD

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Office Location:

435 Lewis Ave
Suite 221
Meriden, CT 06451

Languages Spoken:

English

Year Began Practicing:

2007 (4 years)

Gender:

Male

Specialty:

Neurology, American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology

Medical conditions, procedures, and areas of interest treated:

General Adult Neurology
Headaches
Neuromuscular Disorders
Epilepsy

Education/Training:

Medical School: Albany Medical College
Internship: Albany Medical Center Hospital
Residency: Albany Medical Center Hospital

Brett T. Volpe, MD

Office Location:

Sleepcare Center at MidState Medical Center
61 Pomeroy Avenue
Meriden, CT 06450

Languages Spoken:

English, Spanish

Year Began Practicing:

1990 (21 years)

Gender:

Male

Specialty:

Sleep Medicine

Medical conditions, procedures, and areas of interest treated:

Advanced Sleep Phase Syndrome
Behavioral Sleep Medicine
Control Of Respiration During Sleep
Delayed Sleep Phase Syndrome
Excessive Daytime Sleepiness
MSLT (Sleep Disorders)
MSLT (Sleep Studies)
Multiple Sleep Latency Test/MSLT
Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Sleep & Snoring Disorders
Sleep Apnea
Sleep Disordered Breathing
Sleep Disorders
Sleep Disorders in Children
Sleep Medicine
Sleep Walking

Education/Training:

Medical School: University of Connecticut School of Medicine
Internship: Baystate Medical Center
Residency: Baystate Medical Center