Monica Maria Noya Santana
Monterey,CA
Summary
To practice as a clinically focused neurologist providing inpatient consultative care in a neurohospitalist-style role.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Neurologist
Montage Medical Group
Monterey, California
12.2023 - Current
- Maintained an active outpatient general neurology practice while covering inpatient neurology consultations.
- Delivered longitudinal and comprehensive neurologic care within a community-based private practice.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary providers in inpatient and outpatient settings to coordinate neurologic care.
Telemedicine Physician
TeleSpecialists
Fort Myers, FL
08.2022 - 07.2023
- Managed high volume of neurology consults in emergency department and inpatient settings through telemedicine.
- Evaluated, diagnosed, and coordinated care for complex neurological emergencies, delivering tailored treatment plans for thrombolytic and thrombectomy candidates as well as other neurologic emergencies.
- Interpreted CT and MRI imaging independently to confirm diagnoses, providing comprehensive and efficient care.
Clinical Trial Coordinator
Drs. Berrocal & Associates
San Juan, PR
06.2016 - 05.2017
- Handled multiple active clinical trial protocols concurrently, balancing recruitment, consent, and ongoing study coordination responsibilities.
- Served as a liaison between investigators, patients, and sponsors to facilitate smooth trial operations and communication.
Education
Fellowship - Vascular Neurology
University of California San Diego
La Jolla, CAResidency - Neurology
Tulane University
New Orleans, LAInternship - Internal Medicine
Tulane University
New Orleans, LAM.D. - Doctor of Medicine
University of Puerto Rico - School of Medicine
San Juan, PRBachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary Studies
University of Puerto Rico - Rio Piedras Campus
San Juan, PRSkills
- Proficient in EMRs: Epic, Cerner, Meditech, Meditech Expanse, Web Host, Allscripts, and Patient Keeper
- Neurological emergency handling
- Diagnostic lumbar puncture
EEG evaluation
Botulinum toxin therapy - Clinical trial management
Publications, Posters, Lectures
- Scullen, T., Mathkour, M., Noya Santana, M., & Dumont, A.S. (2021). Commentary: Neurosurgery Resident Interviews: The Prevalence and Impact of Inappropriate and Potentially Illegal Questions. Neurosurgery, 89(1), E8-E10. https://doi.org/10.1093/neuros/nyab117
- ICH and SAH: Diagnosis and Management, lecture given in San Diego, CA on 10/2021
- Stroke in Pregnancy, lecture given in San Diego, CA on 5/2022
- Spinal Vascular Neurology/Stroke, lecture given in San Diego, CA on 3/2022
- Grand Rounds: Hemiplegic Migraine, lecture given in New Orleans, LA on 11/2018
- Grand Rounds: Brain Death and Spinal Reflexes, lecture given in New Orleans, LA on 11/2020
- False Positive Brain Ancillary Brain Death Testing in Post Cardiac Arrest, poster presented at Neurocritical Care Society Annual meeting August 2021, Phoenix, AR
Board Eligible
- Vascular Neurology
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Certification
ABPN Neurology Board Certification, Diplomat #67219
Timeline
Neurologist
Montage Medical Group
12.2023 - Current
Telemedicine Physician
TeleSpecialists
08.2022 - 07.2023
Clinical Trial Coordinator
Drs. Berrocal & Associates
06.2016 - 05.2017
Fellowship - Vascular Neurology
University of California San Diego
Residency - Neurology
Tulane University
Internship - Internal Medicine
Tulane University
M.D. - Doctor of Medicine
University of Puerto Rico - School of Medicine
Bachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary Studies
University of Puerto Rico - Rio Piedras Campus