Our story, Lake Mary, FL
A practice built on one belief: every patient deserves clarity, compassion, and the right answer as quickly as possible.
* Founded on precision medicine and genuine compassion* One comfortable Lake Mary center: MRI, EEG, EMG/NCS, and infusion all on-site* Privia Provider Network, Central Florida
At Charis Neurology, our name reflects who we are. Charis (khar'-ece) means grace, kindness, and goodwill, and those values shape every interaction, every decision, and every moment of care in our Lake Mary clinic.
Medical director
Board-certified neurologist & fellowship-trained neuro-oncologist
Dr. Sherif Makar is one of the few specialists in Central Florida who is both a Board-Certified Neurologist and a Fellowship-Trained Neuro-Oncologist. This training changes how we treat you. It allows us to handle complex brain tumors and rare neuro-immunological conditions that most general neurologists refer out. Whether you need routine migraine relief or complex cancer care, you get expert-level care right here in Lake Mary.
Advanced practice providers
Jamie Fernandez, APRN, and Astrid Lied, APRN support evaluation, education, follow-up, and continuity while complex diagnostic and treatment decisions remain connected to Dr. Makar and the Charis care model.
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Board-certified family nurse practitioner supporting migraines, memory concerns, general neurology, patient education, and ongoing care.
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Bilingual advanced practice nurse and certified rehabilitation specialist supporting epilepsy, MS, Parkinson's disease, spine-related concerns, and complex neurological follow-up.
Coordinated support team
After the provider plan is set, this team keeps imaging, diagnostic testing, infusion care, scheduling, check-in, and follow-up moving with fewer handoffs.
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Diagnostic neuroradiologist providing precise MRI, CT, and PET interpretations backed by 25 years of neuroradiology expertise.
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Neurodiagnostic technologist performing EEG and EMG/NCS testing with accuracy and compassionate care.
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Medical assistant supporting patient intake, exam preparation, and care coordination in the neurology clinic.
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Center manager ensuring smooth daily operations and a warm, supportive patient experience.
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Front desk coordinator supporting patients with organized scheduling and warm, attentive service.
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Front staff supporting patient check-in, scheduling, and visit communication with attentive service.
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Front staff supporting patient check-in, scheduling, and visit communication with attentive service.
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Prior authorization specialist helping patients and the care team coordinate approvals for imaging, testing, medications, and treatment.
Care philosophy
Patients come to Charis with questions, uncertainty, or symptoms that feel hard to describe. The practice is built to make the path clearer from the first conversation through testing, treatment, and follow-up.
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Your history, symptoms, goals, and concerns shape the evaluation before testing is ever ordered.
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Neurological findings are translated into plain language so you understand what is known, what is uncertain, and what comes next.
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MRI, EEG, EMG/NCS, infusion therapy, comfortable patient areas, and follow-up stay coordinated by one Lake Mary team.
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From easy parking and check-in through results, the care team works to reduce anxiety, delays, and unnecessary handoffs.
Stop waiting. Start healing.
Our team responds within one business day. For urgent concerns, please call us directly.
