Dr. Andrew Lerman is a double board-certified neurologist dedicated to providing expert care for patients with neurological conditions at Grove Neurology in Miami, Florida. With a commitment to both cutting-edge research and compassionate, patient-centered care, Dr. Lerman offers a comprehensive and personalized approach that addresses not only the medical needs of his patients but also the well-being of their families.
His practice integrates the latest diagnostic tools and innovative treatments, including electroencephalogram (EEG), Electromyography (EMG) & Nerve Conduction, Botox therapy, Deep Brain Stimulation for Parkinson’s disease, HIFU for essential tremor, monoclonal antibodies for Alzheimer's disease and much more. Dr. Lerman combines the most advanced medical options with comprehensive counseling on lifestyle, nutrition, physical fitness and overall wellness to help his patients thrive.
Dr. Lerman is committed to ensuring that his patients have access to the newest and most advanced therapeutics available. As an active Principal Investigator he has led over 45 FDA regulated clinical research trials focused on Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinsons, Epilepsy/seizures, CIDP, Multiple Sclerosis, Myasthenia Gravis, and more—creating a direct pathway for patients to benefit from the latest treatments and innovations.
Dr. Lerman holds a Bachelor of Science in Physiology from McGill University, he earned his Doctor of Medicine from St. Matthews University, completed his Residency in Neurology at the Jackson Memorial / University of Miami and completed a fellowship in Neurophysiology at NYU Langone School of Medicine.
Andrew Lerman, MD
Neurologist & Epileptologist
Mirla Avila, MD, FAAN
Neurologist & Multiple Sclerosis specialist
Dr. Mirla Avila is a board-certified neurologist specializing in Multiple Sclerosis and Neuroimmunology, bringing over 15 years of focused expertise to Grove Neurology. She completed her MS fellowship at Baylor College of Medicine and her neurology residency at TTUHSC, where she founded and directed the Comprehensive MS Care Center — one of the region's only dedicated MS programs.
As former Associate Professor of Neurology and Interim Chair at TTUHSC, Dr. Avila has spent her career at the intersection of clinical care, research, and medical education. She has served as principal and co-investigator on clinical trials for some of today's most widely used MS therapies, with research presented at AAN, ECTRIMS, ACTRIMS, and CMSC.
Dr. Avila has a particular interest in MS and neuroimmunological disease in Hispanic and Latino populations — an area in which she has published and presented extensively, and one that is deeply meaningful to the South Florida community she now serves. Fluent in English and Spanish, she is committed to providing culturally connected, personalized care to every patient.
At Grove Neurology, Dr. Avila sees patients with Multiple Sclerosis, NMOSD, MOGAD, and other autoimmune neurological conditions, as well as a broad range of general neurology concerns including memory disorders, neuropathy, pain, tremors, seizures, headache and migraine, stroke, and more.
Salvador Sánchez Vega, MSN, APRN, FNP-BC, is a certified Nurse Practitioner at Grove Neurology with a remarkable medical career rooted in neurosurgery. Prior to immigrating to the United States, Salvador earned his Doctor of Medicine in Havana, Cuba, where he specialized in and practiced as a Neurosurgeon for over 10 years. He continued his neurological career in the United States as a Surgical House Physician of Clinical Neurosurgery for the Baptist South Florida Health System before joining Grove Neurology.
Since joining Grove Neurology in 2024, Salvador has flourished under the mentorship of Dr. Lerman, developing a focused clinical interest in the care of patients with acute and chronic neurological conditions, including memory disorders, movement disorders, lumbar and cervical degenerative spine conditions, Attention Deficit Disorder, and neuropathic pain conditions. Working closely with Dr. Lerman, he provides ongoing, comprehensive care for patients navigating these complex conditions. Together, they function as a dedicated team committed to ensuring that every patient is closely monitored throughout their care journey — conducting thorough examinations, managing medications, and remaining readily available so that nothing is ever overlooked and patients receive the attention they need, when they need it.
With the rapidly evolving landscape of therapies for cognitive impairment, Salvador has developed particular expertise in the management of monoclonal antibody treatments, guiding patients through these complex protocols with precision and care. He also serves as a sub-investigator in the practice's clinical trials, working alongside Dr. Lerman to connect patients with neurodegenerative diseases to cutting-edge therapies before they are widely available. His research contributions span the development of Alzheimer's biomarker testing, novel pharmacological therapies for mild cognitive impairment, and emerging treatments for Parkinson's disease and Multiple Sclerosis.
Salvador Sanchez
MSN, APRN, FNP-BC
Yanelys Gil, APRN
Headache/Migraine Specialist
Yanelys Gil, APRN, is a highly skilled nurse practitioner at Grove Neurology, dedicated to providing specialized care for patients suffering from headaches and migraines. With over a decade of focused experience in headache medicine, she has developed a deep expertise in advanced diagnostics and innovative treatments tailored to managing a broad spectrum of headache and migraine conditions.
Yanelys diagnoses and treats the full range of migraine presentations, including chronic migraines, migraine with and without aura, vestibular migraine, hemiplegic migraine, menstrual migraine, ocular and retinal migraine, and status migrainosus. Her expertise extends to a wide range of headache disorders, including tension headache, cluster headache, cervicogenic headache, trigeminal neuralgia, medication overuse headache, and thunderclap headache. She also evaluates and manages complex conditions such as intracranial hypertension and pseudotumor cerebri, intracranial hypotension, Chiari malformation, occipital neuralgia, and temporomandibular disorder (TMJ).
Before joining Grove Neurology in 2024, Yanelys dedicated eight years to the Miami Headache Institute, refining her expertise in migraine care through therapies such as Botox for prevention, CGRP treatments for acute relief, and lifestyle optimization. Her extensive experience allows her to create tailored care plans that truly enhance her patients' daily well-being.
They really care about their patients and are responsive. Thank you for saving me from the ER!
He takes his time with his patients and makes sure that they understand everything that was discussed during the visit. You will not be disappointed!
Has the best personality... Can make you feel so comfortable even with the worst diagnosis. Love him!
Dr. Lerman listens, cares, and is an extremely talented doctor. I would highly recommend him.
Doctor Lerman and his staff are amazing! My daughter suffered for 5 years seeing double on and off almost everyday.
My favorite neurologist. I had severe headaches ( micraganes) he recommended several medications which am still taking. Vertigo has lessens immensely. Thank u.
If I could give 10 stars I would. Excellent service, staff is very friendly, caring and sweet. I have been a patient for over 2 years. Best neurologist ever.
Phenomenal doctor. Goes above and beyond for his patients, is very knowledgeable, and great happy demeanor. He's a diamond in the rough!
During my evaluation, Dr. Lerman was very attentive, empathic and it was clear that he cared.
Wow ! Dr. Lerman was amazing and very knowledgeable! Thank you for helping me make my epilepsy journey so much easier
