Our Experts

Sandeep Kunwar, MD, Neurosurgeon

Board certified in neurosurgery and renowned for his work in minimally invasive neurosurgery, Dr. Kunwar played an instrumental role in the evolution of the Taylor McAdam Bell Neuroscience Institute where he now serves as medical director for three of the Institute's programs. Read More!

David Larson, MD, PhD, Radiation Oncologist

Board certified in therapeutic radiology and recognized nationally and internationally for his work in stereotactic radiosurgery for the treatment of brain tumors, Dr. Larson serves as co-medical director of the Taylor McAdam Bell Neuroscience Institute's Gamma Knife® Program. Read More!

Paula Petti, PhD, Director of Gamma Knife Physics

Paula Petti, PhD, is board certified in therapeutic radiological physics. Her areas of expertise include stereotactic radiosurgery, charged-particle radiation therapy, Monte Carlo calculations, and particle and photon dose calculations.

Desmond Erasmus, MD, Neurosurgeon

In addition to participating in the Gamma Knife Program, Dr. Erasmus is medical director of the Institute's Minimally Invasive Spine Program. He is board certified in neurosurgery and has undergone specialized training in Gamma Knife technology.

Jenny Jasbir Multani, MD, Neurosurgeon

Dr. Multani has undergone specialized training in Gamma Knife technology and the treatment of brain tumors.

Ping Lombardi, RN, BSN, Gamma Knife Nurse

Ping Lombardi has been a registered nurse for 34 years and has been on staff at Washington Hospital for 27 years. Her specialties include intensive care, critical care, peripherally inserted central catheters and renal dialysis. After receiving her bachelor's degree in nursing from University of Santo Thomas in Manila, Philippines, Lombardi obtained cardiothoracic training at Albert Einstein Hospital in The Bronx, New York.