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Ardeshir Khademi, MD
Ardeshir Khademi, MDBoard Certified Neurologist

Dr. Khademi is board certified in Neurology and Vascular Neurology. He is a consultant at Mease Countryside Hospital, Mease Dunedin Hospital, and Baycare Alliant Hospital.

Credentials
Nicole FreedePhysician Assistant

A physician assistant (PA) is a licensed medical professional who practices medicine as part of a healthcare team. They diagnose illnesses, treat injuries, develop treatment plans, prescribe medication, and perform medical procedures, often with a similar scope of practice to a physician.

Christa LanceNurse Practitioner

A nurse practitioner (NP) is an advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) who provides direct patient care, often performing duties similar to a physician, such as diagnosing illnesses, ordering diagnostic tests, and prescribing medication. They specialize in a particular patient population, earn a master’s or doctoral degree, pass a national certification exam, and are licensed by their state.

Gerta LazePractice Manager

She is an experienced neurology practice manager with 15 years of dedicated service in healthcare administration.
Gerta has proven expertise in streamlining operations, optimizing patient care, and ensuring compliance with industry regulations.
A skilled team leader, she implements innovative solutions to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of Countryside Neurology.

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Countryside Neurology Health Values

OUR MISSION

Countryside Neurology is devoted to providing the highest level of patient-centered care and exceptional service to patients, their families, and the greater Tampa Bay community.

We believe it is our responsibility to improve the quality of life for those with neurological diseases, and help patients live happier and healthier lives.

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WHAT OUR PATIENTS SAY

This was my first visit to Dr. Kademi’s office. The staff were courteous, and after completing the initial paperwork, I met with one of the assistants. She asked very good questions and noted my concerns. Dr. Khademi-Kermanshahi greeted me and my wife. He put us at ease began a thorough exam. He explained the differences between Parkinson’s and Essential Tremors. My diagnosis, the latter, included a full range of options for treatment plus supplemental web sites for support products. I’ve been taking the medication for one week , and I’ll return for a follow up on 6-7.weeks. I strongly recommend Dr. Kademi and his team.

Robert Clarke, October, 2025

Christopher was great. Doctor visits aren’t fun, but he made it manageable — calm, professional, and genuinely caring throughout the nerve test. He explained everything clearly and kept the whole process as comfortable as possible. Highly recommend him for anyone needing this kind of procedure.

Dave Hicks, (TMS) November, 2025

The best neurologist! I am a migraine free patient for 4 years now. Thank you Dr. Khademi and your amazing staff!

Festa, June 08, 2020

Dr. Khademi saved my fathers life. He is very knowledgeable and takes his time to explain complex medical issues to his patients. He was compassionate and kind to me and my father. The referring physician had told us about Dr. Khademi’s excellence but seeing it myself was a reassuring experience. It was truly a blessing to have him taking care of my Dad.

Certified Patient, October 06, 2009

If you have a Neurological condition, there is only 1 Doctor you should see in this area…Dr. Ardeshir Khademi, period. He came highly recommended and I wasn’t disappointed.

Charles J. Afflitto , July 04, 2019

First of all Dr. Khademi came HIGHLY recommended, I was NOT misinformed. He was more than I expected. He spent lots of time with me and freely gave me all the information about my condition that I needed. I wouldn’t hesitate in referring anyone to his practice.

July 2019

Just visited the doctor’s office an from the beginning the staff was very professional and friendly. My wait was short to see the doctor. First time seeing the doctor and he listened to my medical concerns as he took notes and performed some tests. He made me feel comfortable by being very professional and treating me very skillfully.

June 2017