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Teshamae Monteith

Teshamae Monteith, M.D., FAHS, FAAN

Professor of Clinical Neurology, Headache
Clinical Profile
Biography: Dr. Teshamae Monteith is a professor of clinical neurology, chief of the Headache Division, and fellowship director for headache medicine at the University of Miami Health System. She earned her bachelor’s degree in biology through the Honors Program at Florida International University before attending medical school at the University of Miami, where she graduated in 2004....
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Alexandra Cocores, M.D.

Alexandra Cocores, M.D.

Assistant Professor of Clinical Neurology
Clinical Profile
Biography: Dr. Alexandra Cocores joined the Headache Division as an Assistant Professor of Clinical Neurology in 2022. She received and undergraduate degree (BS) in Neuroscience (with minors in Anthropology and Chemistry) at the University of Miami. She then completed medical school, residency training (including as chief resident), and a fellowship in headache medicine at the University...
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Liza Smirnoff, M.D.

Liza Smirnoff, M.D., FAHS

Assistant Professor of Clinical Neurology
Clinical Profile
Biography: Dr. Smirnoff completed Medical School at FIU and her Neurology residency at USC Medical Center. She is a board-certified Neurologist and completed her fellowship in Headache at Stanford University. Dr. Smirnoff specializes in the management of chronic and atypical headaches. She is an Assistant Professor of Clinical Neurology.
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