Welcome to the Neuropathy Center of Excellence located in Foothills Neurology, Phoenix AZ. We are dedicated to providing safe and effective pain management for people experiencing peripheral neuropathy (Nerve Damage).
Tanvir Kholsa MD
Dr. Tanvir Khosla was raised in Phoenix, Arizona, and earned his undergraduate degree in Biological Sciences from Arizona State University. A personal loss led him to pursue a career in medicine, ultimately finding his calling in Neurology. He received his medical degree from St. George’s University and completed clinical rotations in New York, where his interest in neurological disorders deepened.
He completed his neurology residency as part of the inaugural class at Southern Hills Hospital in Las Vegas, where he played a key role in shaping the new program and developed a strong passion for mentorship. He then completed a subspecialty fellowship in Clinical Neurophysiology with a focus on electrodiagnostic testing in the field of neuromuscular and epilepsy at the University of California, Davis. Dr. Khosla is board certified with the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (ABPN)
Now back in his hometown of Phoenix, Dr. Khosla is excited to bring his specialized training and passion for Neurology to the community that shaped him. He is committed to delivering exceptional, patient-centered neurological care with a deep sense of purpose and connection.
Sami Kaldawi MD/DO
Dr. Kaldawi is a board certified neurologist specializing in both neuromuscular medicine and electromyography/ nerve conduction studies. He graduated medical school at Touro University Nevada and completed residency and fellowship at Barrows Neurologic Institute. Outside of work, he enjoys playing and watching all kinds of sports and spending time with family.
Jasmine Pascoe (MD)
Dr. Jasmine Pascoe is a Board Certified Neurologist with specialty fellowship training in Autoimmune Neurology. She grew up in Oklahoma and completed her undergraduate studies at Rice University in Houston, Texas. She stayed in Houston to complete her medical degree and neurology residency at Baylor College of Medicine. She then went to University of Utah to complete her fellowship in Autoimmune Neurology, focusing on the diagnosis and mangement of all the conditions that can manifest from a dysfunctional immune system.
Paarth Shah MD
Dr. Shah is a board-certified neurologist with specialty fellowship training in Movement Disorders. He is an Arizona native who grew up in the Ahwatukee area and completed undergraduate studies at Arizona State University. Afterwards, he traveled to New York to pursue medical school at NYMC followed by a residency in Neurology at UC Davis in Sacramento, CA. After residency, he had a passion to pursue further training in Movement Disorders and had the opportunity to return home to Phoenix where he completed his fellowship at the Muhammad Ali Parkinson’s center at Barrow Neurological Institute.
Dr. Shah serves on the board of directors for the Huntington’s Disease Society of America and is also one of the pioneers of the DBS/Parkinson’s specialty center in the East Valley as well as the East Valley NPH (Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus) Clinic.
Dr. Shah lives in the Ahwatukee region and enjoys exercising, sports, and traveling in his spare time.
Pritish Pawar PHD
Dr. Pritish Pawar, M.D., Ph.D. is Board Certified in Neurology and Clinical Neurophysiology. He attended B.J. Medical College in India. He did his neurology residency at the Medical College of Wisconsin in Milwaukee Wisconsin followed by clinical neurophysiology fellowship the Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville Tennessee. He earned his doctoral degree (Ph.D.) from the University of Alabama at Birmingham Alabama. Dr. Pawar has published several peer reviewed articles, a book chapter and case reports in prestigious journals and won several awards presenting his work at international conferences. His goal is to provide competent patient care with the best standards of treatment, patient education and effective communication with the patients, their families and other providers. Dr. Pawar is well known for his patient and family education programs throughout the valley.
Dr. Pawar has privileges at the following hospitals:
- Chandler Regional Medical Center
- HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital
- Dignity Health Freestanding Emergency Rooms
- Chandler
- Ahwatukee
- Gilbert
- Mesa
Dr. Pawar currently sees Foothills Neurology patients at the Ahwatukee office.
Scot Fechel MD
Dr. Fechtel started his career in Chiropractic Orthopedics graduating from Western States Chiropractic College. After practicing in chiropractic for 12 years, he went back to medical school at Oregon Health Sciences University. He completed his neurology residency at University of Arizona School of Medicine, and then worked in private practice in Springfield, Oregon before joining Foothills Neurology in 2006.
Dr. Fechtel is currently working part-time as a consultant in Medical Neurology and Chiropractic Orthopedics with Medical Evaluations of Alaska. He sees Foothills Neurology patients at the Ahwatukee office.
Karla Lorincy FNP
Karla Lorincy joined Foothills Neurology as a Nurse Practitioner after years of experience in nursing, including working with Foothills Neurology as an Infusion Nurse. Karla graduated with honors from Grand Canyon University with a Masters of Science Nursing – Family Nurse Practitioner, and also holds degrees in Project Management and Kinesilogy from Northern Arizona University. Karla brings a deep commitment to excellence in patient care, and Foothills Neurology is proud to have her providing neurologic care to our patients.
Jessica Riley AGNP
Jessica (Formally Jessica Hill, AGNP) is a board-certified Adult-Gerontology Nurse Practitioner with a robust background in nursing and specialized neurological care. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from East Carolina University in 2014 and a Master of Science in Nursing from Duke University School of Nursing in 2023, focusing on Adult Gerontology. Jessica has over eight years of experience working as a Registered Nurse and two years as a Nurse Practitioner treating movement disorders, migraines/headaches, demyelinating and autimmune conditions, cognitive and memory disorders, and cerebrovascular accidents.
Christine Simons PAC
An Ahwatukee native, Christine received her undergraduate degrees in genetics, psychology, and sociology from Arizona State University. She went on to graduate with a Master of Medical Science in Physician Assistant Studies from Midwestern University in Glendale, Arizona.
Christine currently sees Foothills Neurology patients at the Ahwatukee office.
Amber McLouth PAC
Amber received her Master of Medical Science in Physician Assistant Studies from Midwestern University in Glendale, Arizona.
Before becoming a certified Physician Assistant at Foothills Neurology, Amber worked in physical therapy.
Amber currently sees Foothills Neurology patients at the Ahwatukee office.
Neuropathy Facts
There are many causes of neuropathy. Approximately 30% of neuropathies are “idiopathic,” or of an unknown cause. In another 30% of cases, the cause is diabetes. Other neuropathy causes include autoimmune disorders, tumors, heredity, nutritional imbalances, infections or toxins.
Types of Neuropathy
- Autonomic Neuropathy
- Cancer-Related Neuropathies
- Compressive Neuropathies
- Diabetic Neuropathy
- Drug-Induced and Toxic Neuropathy
- G.I. and Nutrition-Related Neuropathies
- Hereditary Neuropathies
- Immune-Mediated and CIDP
- Infectious Diseases and Neuropathy
- Neuropathic Pain
- Chemotherapy Induced Neuropathy
External Sources and Resources
The Neuropathy Association
The Neuropathy Association is the leading national non-profit organization serving the peripheral neuropathy community. We provide support and education, advocate for patients’ interests, and promote research into the causes of and cures for neuropathy.
The American Diabetic Association
Nerve damage from diabetes is called diabetic neuropathy. About half of all people with diabetes have some form of nerve damage. It is more common in those who have had the disease for a number of years and can lead to many kinds of problems.