Neurology & Sleep Center

Boris J. Leheta, M.D.

Dr. Leheta completed his undergraduate work at Wayne State University, then in 1983 received his medical degree from Nikolaus Copernicus Academy of Medicine in Krakow, Poland (Jagiellonian University Medical College). His postgraduate education included training in Internal Medicine, Residency in Neurology at University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, Illinois from 1986-1989, and a Fellowship in Epilepsy and Neurophysiology at Rush Presbyterian – St. Luke’s Medical Center, Chicago, Illinois, from 1989-1990. During his training as an Epileptologist, he received several honors, including the Junior Investigator Travel Awardee of the American Epilepsy Society (1990) and the Epilepsy Foundation of America, Merritt-Putnam Clinical Research Fellowship Award (1988). He is a Diplomate of the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology as well as the American Society of Neuroimaging Comprehensive Neurosonology examination. In addition to his appointment as President of Michigan Neurology Institute, he is Clinical Assistant Professor of Neurology at Wayne State University School of Medicine, Detroit, Michigan.

Paul A. Cullis, M.D., F.A.A.N.

After completing undergraduate work at the University of Michigan Honors College, Dr. Cullis received his medical degree in 1979 with Distinction in Clinical Pharmacology from the University of Birmingham, England. Dr. Cullis was Chief Neurology Resident at Wayne State University School of Medicine from 1982-1983, and he received his Fellowship in Electromyography there from 1983-1984. In 1984 he completed postgraduate training in movement disorders in the Department of Neurology, Institute of Psychiatry at Kings College Hospital Medical School in London, England. He is currently a Fellow of the American Academy of Neurology and holds board certifications in Neurology, Vascular Neurology and with the American Society of Neurorehabilitation. Dr. Cullis is the Chief of Neurology at St. John Hospital and Director of the Parkinson’s Disease and Movement Disorders Clinic and Stroke Program at St. John Hospital and Medical Center. He is also a Clinical Associate Professor of Neurology at Wayne State University School of Medicine.

Dr. Lusine Kirakosyan

Dr. Lusine Kirakosyan received her medical degree from the Yerevan State Medical University in Yerevan, Armenia in 1998. Her postgraduate education included the completion of a Neurology Residency program at Erebouni Medical Center and Epilepsy Republic Center, Yerevan, Armenia in 2001. She then was granted a faculty position as a staff neurologist at the Erebouni Medical Center (2001-2005). During this period she received an award calling attention to her work as one of the organizers and active volunteers in several underserved communities of Armenia. She worked in out-patient clinics, lecturing in the field of neurology to general practitioners. In 2005 Dr. Desjardins received the Bernard D’Sousa International award, which granted her a two month clinical observership at UCLA, Department of Pediatric Neurology. She then completed a Residency in Neurology followed by a Fellowship in Epilepsy and Clinical Neurophysiology at Wayne State University and Detroit Medical Center in Michigan (2012-2017). She is a Diplomate of the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology and is currently an associate of the Michigan Neurology Institute.

Bridget Patterson, R.N.

In addition to being a registered nurse, Bridget is a highly qualified research coordinator for Michigan Neurology Institute. Our current research studies include the following disease states: stroke, dementia, Botox therapy and dystonia.

Future studies are also planned in epilepsy and multiple sclerosis. Patients who are interested in participating in Michigan Neurology Institute’s research programs may contact Ms. Patterson at (586) 771-7440.

Our nurses also coordinate patient education programs and are available to assist patients in obtaining information or with other special needs.

Jean Cruz, Office Manager

For many patients at Michigan Neurology Institute, the first or most frequent point of contact is Office Manager Jean Cruz. Jean’s warmth, knowledge and efficiency have made her the go-to person for many patients seeking information about appointments, tests, treatments and the many other aspects of neurological care.