Neuromuscular Diseases Care Team

John Day, MD, PhD, is the co-director of the Pediatric Neuromuscular Diseases Clinic and is board certified in neurology and neuromuscular disease.

Areas of expertise: neuromuscular conditions, neurology, brachial-plexus surgery, muscular dystrophy, electromyography, nerve and muscle biopsies, genetic testing

Jenna Klotz, MD, is the co-director of the Pediatric Neuromuscular Diseases Clinic and is board certified in pediatric neurology.

Areas of expertise: neuromuscular conditions, pediatric neurology

Areas of expertise: neurology, neurogenetics

Carolina Tesi Rocha, MD, is the co-director of the Pediatric Neuromuscular Diseases Clinic and is board certified in pediatric neurology.

Areas of expertise: neuromuscular conditions, pediatric neurology, brachial-plexus injuries

Miranda Clements, M.S., CCC-SLP, is a speech language pathologist.

Areas of expertise: swallowing disorders, augmentative/alternative communication

Tina Duong, MPT, is a physical therapist.

Richard Gee, MPT, is a physical therapist.

Areas of expertise: critical care, neurological rehabilitation, cardiology

Jessica Guzman, RN, is a nurse coordinator for the Pediatric Neuromuscular Diseases Clinic.

Katharine Hagerman, PhD, is a research associate.

Sara Kevern, RD, CNSC, is a Registered Dietitian and Nutrition Support Specialist at Stanford Health Care and Stanford Medicine Children's Health. She joined the Neuromuscular team in 2019 to inaugurate and build nutrition services. She works as part of the multi-disciplinary clinic with both adult and pediatric patients to help optimize their nutrition. Sara completed her training at Ohio University and has been practicing as a clinical Registered Dietitian since 2011.

Jennifer Low, OTD, OTR/L, is an occupational therapist.

Michileen Ann Oberst, MSW, LCSW, is an advanced licensed clinical social worker.

Shirley Paulose, MS, is a social science research associate.

Carly Siskind, MS, LCGC, is a senior genetic counselor.

Karolina Watson, MS, APRN, PNP-BC, CNS-BC, is a nurse practitioner.