Experienced Health Provider Brings Diverse Skills Back to RI

CRANSTON, R.I. (January 6, 2020) — Sarah Pagliarini - a board-certified Advanced Practice Nurse Practitioner specializing in treating patients with various neurological disorders - has joined the dedicated staff at University Neurology.

“We are truly excited someone with such a valuable and diverse background is not only returning home to Rhode Island but has also decided to use her extensive skills here at University Neurology to help treat patients with Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, epilepsy, migraines, ALS, multiple sclerosis, traumatic brain injury, headache, and stroke,” said University Neurology founder Dr. Joseph Centofanti.

Originally from Rhode Island, Pagliarini began her career as a registered nurse here in New England working at Saint Raphael’s Hospital in New Haven, Connecticut; Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston; and The Miriam Hospital in Providence. She eventually moved out west, working as an RN in San Jose and Santa Monica, California before becoming a Family Nurse Practitioner at St. John’s Well Child & Family Center in Los Angeles, providing primary and urgent care needs to patients of all ages, while also serving as a mentor and preceptor for both nursing students and nurse practitioner students.

Pagliarini is thrilled to join such an experienced, dedicated staff.

“It’s an honor to be able to work alongside Drs. Centofanti and Szabados to provide our patients with the highest quality of care our patients need and deserve,” Pagliarini said.

Pagliarini received her Master of Science in Nursing from Kaplan University in Chicago, where she graduated magna cum laude. She received her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Florida Gulf Coast University. Pagliarini holds multiple certifications which include Basic Life Support, Advanced Cardiac Life Support and Pediatric Advanced Life Support, Post Anesthesia Nurse (CPAN) awarded by American Board of paranesthesia nursing certification, Inc. Bioflex laser therapy. Her clinical interests include headaches, migraines, Botox injection for migraines, seizures, traumatic brain injuries, concussion and post concussing syndrome, dementia, Parkinson's, and stroke.

In her free time, Sarah enjoys spending time with her family and friends surrounded by nature and staying physically active. Focused on the benefits of breathwork, Sarah is an avid yoga and meditation practitioner, incorporating its philosophy into her own life over the past 10 years. She recently received her certification in yin yoga through the Yoga Alliance.

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About University Neurology
University Neurology offers the highest quality care for our patients. Our doctors are specially trained to diagnose, treat, and manage disorders of the brain and nervous system, such as dementia, Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, epilepsy, migraines, ALS, multiple sclerosis, traumatic brain injury, carpal tunnel, and stroke. Our two board-certified physicians are not only trained in general neurology, but have advanced sub-specialty training in movement disorders and electrophysiology, including EMG and EEG. In addition, our office staff consists of hard-working individuals dedicated to meeting the needs of our patients.