Welcome to the Seizures Center of Excellence located in Foothills Neurology, Phoenix AZ. We are dedicated to supporting, educating and empowering our patients who live with seizures and their families.
Tanvir Kohlsa 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.
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.
Sami Kaldawi MD
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.
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.
Cami Denning
Cami Denning is a compassionate and dedicated Nurse Practitioner with a diverse background in nursing, including experience in inpatient neurological rehabilitation, TMJ dysfunction, home health, and exposure to therapeutic procedures like intramuscular and joint injections of Botox, Ortho Biologics, and PRP injections. Provides care with a patient-centered approach, and passion for holistic care to provide high-quality healthcare as a Nurse Practitioner.
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.
Epilepsy is a neurological condition which affects the nervous system. Epilepsy is also known as a seizure disorder. It is usually diagnosed after a person has had at least two seizures that were not caused by some known medical condition.
- 65 MILLION: Number of people around the world who have epilepsy.
- OVER 2 MILLION: Number of people in the United States who have epilepsy.
- 1 IN 26 people in the United States will develop epilepsy at some point in their lifetime.
- BETWEEN 4 AND 10 OUT OF 1,000: Number of people on earth who live with active seizures at any one time.
- 150,000: Number of new cases of epilepsy in the United States each year
- ONE-THIRD: Number of people with epilepsy who live with uncontrollable seizures because no available treatment works for them.
- 6 OUT OF 10: Number of people with epilepsy where the cause is unknown.
Arizona Chapter of the Epilepsy Foundation
The Epilepsy Foundation is your unwavering ally in the fight against epilepsy and seizures. You don’t walk alone.
Abilities Network
Our mission is to challenge the community to acknowledge the value and equality of people of all abilities. We provide extensive training opportunities for families, childcare providers, teachers and community members with the goal of fostering inclusion.
Seizure Alert Dogs
Seizure Alert dogs alert others to their partner seizing. Over time many of these dogs may alert their partners before the seizure occurs. If a partner starts to seizure, the service dog will trigger an alarm or alert the nearest person and guide them back to where you are so that you can get proper medical treatment.