Julia moved to Tallahassee in early 2021 and loves calling the capital city her new home. She relocated here from South Florida where she completed her Masters Degree in Nursing and is licensed as a Board-Certified Family Nurse Practitioner. Prior to this she worked for 15 years as a Registered Nurse and spent most of her time in the emergency department as was a dedicated stroke nurse. Julia works with both neurology and pain management patients at our practice. Julia’s interest in medicine and neuroscience was sparked by a personal experience from her childhood. When she was only 16 years old her father suffered a massive stroke and this paved her journey. She committed herself to a calling to provide the best quality care for her patients while always being aware of their need for compassion in their suffering. Outside of work, Julia loves spending quality time with her husband and two daughters. She also has a passion for nurturing future medical professionals and works as an adjunct faculty in the nursing department at Tallahassee Community College.

Abby Thorn first received a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration degree from the University of Central Florida but went back to school to pursue a career in nursing. She graduated from Florida International University in 1993 and began working in the medical field as a nurse for the United States Navy. She received her Masters in Science and certification as a Nurse Practitioner and Certified Nurse Midwife from University of California San Diego and San Diego State University in 2001. After practicing Women’s Health for many years, performing deliveries and infertility services, she transitioned to Pain Management. Abby trained and worked under Dr. George Arcos until she joined Dr. Jones in June of 2013. Abby is dedicated to giving her patients the best quality of care and the compassion that patients suffering from chronic pain need. She has been married for over twenty years and has three children. In her free time, Abby is an active member of Spanish Krewe in Springtime Tallahassee.

Bethsaida “Betsy” Lopez Gillum, MSN, APRN, ACNP-BC is a board-certified acute care Nurse Practitioner and she earned her nursing degrees from the University of Florida, graduating with honors in both her bachelor’s and master’s programs. Betsy brings over a decade of diverse clinical experience spanning critical care, cardiology, emergency medicine, rural health, and pain management. She is currently completing her PhD at Florida State University, where her research focuses on women’s health and pain, particularly during midlife transitions. Betsy is known for her open-mindedness, compassion, and an evidence-informed approach to medicine. She is deeply committed to delivering honest and comprehensive care to her patients. When not at work, Betsy enjoys ocean views, family adventures, cheering on her children at their sports events, reading dystopian novels and watching military history documentaries.

Brittany is a Nurse Practitioner at Southeast Neurological. She graduated from Keiser University with an Associate’s of Science in Nursing in 2014. She then graduated from the University of West Florida with a Bachelor’s of Science degree in Nursing in 2017. She went on to receive her Doctorate of Nursing Practice from Florida State University in 2020. She is board certified as a Family Care Nurse Practitioner through the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners and licensed by the State of Florida. In her early career, Brittany worked as a Registered Nurse in a Neuro intensive care unit. Her desire to become more active in her patients’ care and management lead her to obtain her Nurse Practitioner Certification to transition into the Nurse Practitioner role. Her aim is to provide high-quality and supportive health care to patients. Brittany’s hobbies include reading books, enjoying the outdoors, spending time with her husband, and playing with her children. “

Jasmine is a Nurse Practitioner with Southeast Neurological Specialist with a focus on Neurology. She graduated from University of West Florida with a Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing. Prior to becoming a Nurse Practitioner, Jasmine worked as a Registered Nurse in the Neurological/Trauma Intensive Care Unit. While working full time she pursued her Masters Degree in Nursing and after graduating from her Nurse Practitioner program, she worked as a Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner providing care to both gynecological and obstetrical patients. Since then, she has made a career change back to the world of Neurology. When Jasmine is not working, she loves spending time with her husband and son. She enjoys watching movies, reading, and traveling.

Kristen is a native of Bristol, FL. She graduated with an Associates Degree of Nursing from Chipola College. She went on to get her Bachelors of Science Degree in Nursing from Thomas University and her Masters of Science Degree in Nursing from The University of Alabama at Birmingham. She is certified through the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners as an Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner. As a Registered Nurse, Kristen worked in a medical-surgical unit and in long term care. As a Nurse Practitioner, she worked in the fields of Family Medicine and Gynecology. In her free time, Kristen enjoys spending time with her family, fishing, and watching football in the Swamp.

Dr. Orzechowicz is a native of Miami, FL, and completed his undergraduate degree, a BS in Psychology with minors in Biology and Chemistry, at the University of Miami. Graduating Magna Cum Laude from St. George’s University, he served as Student Body President during medical school. He pursued an anesthesia residency at the University of Mississippi Medical Center, excelling in both clinical and academic training and serving as the Chief Resident as elected by his peers. Dr. Orzechowicz further specialized with a one-year interventional pain fellowship at the University of Mississippi Medical Center. He is a member of the American Society of Anesthesiology. In his free time, he enjoys reading, sports, traveling, and spending time with family and friends.

Dr. Jones is a board certified Pain Management and Neurology specialist. He is the founder of Tallahassee Neurology Specialists. He enlisted in the US Army Field Artillery before graduating from Georgia Military College as Valedictorian. After earning his commission in the Army he served in the Military Police before medical school. He received his Bachelor of Science degree from Florida State University. He went on to earn his Medical Degree from the University of South Florida in Tampa. Dr. Jones completed his residency at Wilford Hall in San Antonio, TX and later served as the Chief of Neurology at Wright Patterson Air Force Base. He completed his Interventional Pain Fellowship at the University of Kentucky. Dr. Jones is board certified in Pain Management and Neurology. He is an Adjunct Professor for the Florida State University College of Medicine and Alabama College of Osteopathic Medicine. Dr. Jones is a member of the American Academy of Pain Medicine as well as the American Academy of Neurology. When he is not caring for patients, Dr. Jones enjoys spending time with his wife and children. He also enjoys playing the guitar.

BIO: Dr. Gilreath is a board-certified Neurology and Psychiatry Specialist. Originally from Rome Georgia, Dr. Gilreath completed his undergraduate studies at Berry College, graduating Magna Cum Laude. He then went on to earn his Medical Degree from Augusta University School of Medicine. Dr. Gilreath completed his residency at the UF College of Medicine in Jacksonville, Fl. He is affiliated with both the American Academy of Neurology and the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. Although new to the Tallahassee area, Dr. Gilreath has been in practice for thirteen years during which he has acquired medical licensure in three states. In his leisure time, Dr. Gilreath enjoys working on computers, learning new things, and spending time with his family and pets.