Integrated Neurological Care

The CNI staff strives to provide neurological assessment in an unparalleled and compassionate manner. Each member of the CNI neurodiagnostic team is either board certified in a neuroscience field, is board eligible in a neuroscience field or has specialized post-doctoral experience/training in neurology or a related field. A prestigious CNI diagnostic imaging team adds the level of expertise and experience required to help the onsite staff address those with neurological, cardiovascular or neuromuscular disorders. The CNI staff recognizes the importance of assisting those who suffer from movement disorders, cognitive impairment or physical limitations related to neurological compromise.

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CNI HEALTHCARE team

David H. Durrant, DC, PhD, FACSP

Director of Chicago Neuroscience Institute

Board Certified Chiropractic Neurologist

Clinical Neurophysiologist

Fellow of the American College of Spine Physicians

Dr. David Durrant is a recognized authority in the fields of neurology, neuroimaging, and spinecare. Dr. Durrant is a Board-Certified Chiropractic Neurologist who is the founder and current Director of the Chicago Neuroscience Institute (CNI). He obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Human Anatomy and Physiology prior to receiving his Doctorate in Chiropractic, Cum Laude, from Logan College of Chiropractic. Dr. Durrant completed post-doctoral training, a neurology residency and achieved board certification. He was awarded prestigious Fellow Status with the American College of Spine Physicians. Dr. Durrant received a PhD in Health Services for his work in artificial intelligence and computational pathology. His research focused on spine imaging and the virtual biopsy.

Dr. Durrant is the President of the American Academy of Spine Physicians. He represents the United States on the Board of the International Spine Association (ISA). In addition to his leadership roles Dr. Durrant is an accomplished neuroscience author and editor having authored numerous publications and textbook chapters in the fields of neurology and artificial intelligence. He is the principal author and co-editor of a benchmark publication in titled, MYELOPATHY, RADICULOPATHY AND ENTRAPMENT AND SYNDROMES. Dr Durrant has over 30 years of clinical experience encompassing the areas of neurology, neuroimaging and neurophysiology. He has received referrals from over 400 physicians of various disciplines.

William Delaney, PT, DPT, CES

Human Performance Specialist

William Delaney earned a Bachelor of Science in Health from Northern Illinois University in 2012 with an emphasis on the therapeutic approach to rehabilitation. He became a certified personal trainer through the American College of Sports Medicine and worked as a fitness professional for two years before obtaining a role as a Metabolic Specialist in 2015. Through the National Academy of Sports Medicine, he has enriched his understanding of biomechanics by acquiring a certification as a Corrective Exercise Specialist. He was one of a select few chosen to set the standard for the NASM Certified Personal Trainer exam through the National Academy of Sports Medicine.

William is currently training to achieve status as a professional bodybuilder in the World Natural Bodybuilding Federation as he continues to develop his role as Human Performance Specialist at the Chicago Neuroscience Institute. In addition to his position at the Institute and his athletic endeavors, he plans to expand his academic profile by becoming a Doctor of Physical Therapy.

Our Human Performance Lab

Michael Fischer BS, RDCS, RVT

Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Stenographer

Registered Vascular Technologist

Michael Fisher is a cardiovascular technician with over 25 years of experience assisting physicians in the diagnosis and care of cardiac and peripheral vascular disease. Michael is currently the Director of the Noninvasive Cardiovascular Lab at the Chicago Neuroscience Institute (CNI). Michael specializes in the performance of adult echocardiography (heart ultrasound) and peripheral vascular imaging including carotid/vertebral ultrasound and varicose vein mapping. In addition to performing sonographic studies Michael helps direct teleradiology and telecardiology services at CNI. He also is also instrumental in developing quantitative methods for assessing sonographic data. Michael obtained an Associate of Science (AS) degree in cardiac rehabilitation from William Rainey Harper College and a Bachelor of Applied Science (BS) degree in biology from Northeastern Illinois University. Michael is a registered vascular technologist is an active member of ARDMS and the Northern Illinois Echo Society. In addition to being on staff at CNI he is the lead Echo/Vascular technologist at Vista Health Systems where he performs work on behalf of cardiologists. Prior to that he served as a cardiac sonographer at Northwestern Medicine Delnor Hospital. Michael has served as a clinical coordinator and a diagnostic cardiovascular ultrasound instructor in numerous settings.

Amy F. Schram RVT, RDMS

Registered Vascular Technologist

Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer

Amy is a registered diagnostic medical sonographer with more than 30 years of clinical experience in the field of Ultrasound working alongside physicians and surgeons in the diagnosis and treatment of multiple disease processes. Amy received her Associate of Science degree from Triton College in 1992. She is registered in multiple ultrasound modalities, with her primary focus for the past 20 years being peripheral vascular ultrasound. Amy specializes in the
performance of abdominal doppler i.e. renal artery duplex and evaluation of AAA, arterial and venous doppler of the upper and lower extremities, as well as carotid and vertebral arterial doppler. Amy has worked in many different clinical and educational settings. In previous positions, Amy has provided clinical ultrasound training to students from ultrasound programs with Triton College in River Grove and Rush University in Chicago. Amy has also held the position of technical director of the peripheral vascular lab and has been instrumental in several vascular lab start ups. Amy is an active member of the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers and Society of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers.

Cardiovascular Services

EXPANDED DIETETICS SERVICES TO BE OFFERED MARCH 2023

STAFF PROFILE TO BE UPDATED.

Our Nutrition Services

Amanda R. Durrant, CNA

Director of Digital Marketing and Social Media

Amanda Durrant serves as the Director of Digital Marketing and Social Media for the Chicago Neuroscience Institute (CNI). She is creative communicator with experience in healthcare and social media. She is a certified nursing assistant (CNA) and is currently pursuing a degree in business and marketing. Social media and web-based resources have become a vital communications tool in healthcare. Amanda is committed to working at the leading-edge of digital media development for CNI. She is currently pursuing Social Media Healthcare Certification offered by Mayo Clinic and Hootsuite. The program combines the progressive expertise of a world-renowned healthcare facility with that of an industry leader in social media. Amanda helps CNI stay up to date with the latest digital communication solutions and social media trends to better serve patients, referring healthcare providers and the public. To help achieve these goals Amanda collaborates with other CNI team members to help ensure a professional image and informative approach.

Christine A. Durrant B.S.

Chief Administrator Officer (CAO)

Clinical Assistant

Christine Durrant is the Chief Administrator Officer of the Chicago Neuroscience Institute (CNI). She has held this position for over 15 years. Prior to her role at CNI she served as the Office Manager of Durrant Clinic for approximately 10 years. Christine obtained a baccalaureate of science (BS) degree at Northern Illinois University, majoring in education. Prior to working in the clinical setting Christine served as an elementary schoolteacher in District U-46 and Batavia School District. Christine has been instrumental in the development of business protocols surrounding the design and implementation of new services. Christine has vast experience in staff hiring, staff supervision, medical billing, and collections. In addition to her business role she also serves as a clinical assistant. Christine has completed postgraduate coursework in gait analysis in custom orthotic development. She assists in the of performance of various clinical services such as non-mydriatic retinal imaging, electrocardiography, body composition analysis, acquisition of data during gait analysis and ordering of orthotics. Christine plans to become certified as a health coach through Mayo Clinic.

In addition to her administrative role at CNI, Christine serves as the Executive Director of the American Academy of Spine Physicians. Christine has always had an interest in sports and human performance. She was a varsity cheerleader for Northern Illinois University has was awarded the prestigious opportunity in high school to participate on the National Superstar Drill Team Aloha Bowl in Hawaii. Christine is the mother of four girls who are all Junior Olympians in track and field with USATF.

Telehealth Services

Telehealth refers to the use of electronic information and telecommunication technologies such as computers, the web and mobile devices to support and promote long-distance health care and related education. The broad topic of telehealth encompasses telemedicine, which specifically refers to the use of technology share data and obtain intent of the data at a distance. CNI staff has access to remote specialists (independent contractors) to interpret diagnostic studies and data acquired with onsite testing.

Diagnostic Telemedicine Staff

David H. Burns, MD, FACR

Board Certified Neuroradiologist

Dr. David Berns is a board-certified neuroradiologist who provides the Chicago Neuroscience Institute (CNI) with remote diagnostic interpretation of diagnostic carotid/vertebral artery ultrasound studies. He also provides CNI with remote diagnostic interpretation of peripheral vascular studies. Dr Berns completed a Fellowship in neuroradiology at University Hospital in Cleveland, Ohio, He completed his diagnostic radiology residency at Mt. Sinai Medical Center in Cleveland, Ohio and his medical training at Case Western Reserve University.

Joseph Freedman, MD, MBA

Board Certified Cardiologist

Board Certified in Adult Echocardiography

Joseph Freedman, MD is a board-certified cardiologist who provides the Chicago Neuroscience Institute (CNI) with remote diagnostic interpretation of transthoracic echocardiographic (heart ultrasound) studies. Dr. Freedman brings many years of experience as a cutting-edge cardiologist specializing in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of all cardiac disease. He trained at the prestigious Cleveland Clinic, continually ranked #1 in Cardiovascular Care, where he focused on cardiac imaging. He achieved Fellowship status in cardiovascular disease at the Cleveland clinic. Additional accomplishments include five board certifications in Internal Medicine, Cardiology, Comprehensive Adult ECHO, Nuclear Cardiology, and Cardiac CT.