Our Staff
David Stickler, MD
Chief Neurologist
Leading the Neurology Specialists of Charleston team is David Stickler, MD.
A Pennsylvania native, Dr. Stickler joins our clinical team after nine years at the Medical University of South Carolina where he was a principal contributor to the development of MUSC’s now nationally recognized Neurology Department.
Dr. Stickler’s Professional Experience Includes:
- Principal Investigator, Clinical Trials of South Carolina
- Nine years of academics and patient care with the Medical University of South Carolina’s Department of Neurology
- Associate Professor, MUSC Department of Neurology
- Director, MUSC Electromyography Laboratory
- Director, MUSC Neuromuscular Service
- Director, MUSC MDA Clinic
- Founder and Co-Director, MUSC ALS Clinic
Dr. Stickler received his medical degree from West Virginia University and completed both his Internal Medicine and Neurology residencies at the University of Florida. Upon leaving Gainesville, Dr. Stickler completed a Clinical Neurophysiology Fellowship and Advanced Fellowship in Neuromuscular Diseases at the Duke University Medical Center in Durham, North Carolina.
Patricia Myers, MD
Neurologist
An Alabama native, Patricia Myers MD is a general neurologist with sub-specialty interest and training in seizure disorders. Dr. Myers received her medical degree from The University of South Alabama and completed both her Internal Medicine and Neurology Residencies at the Medical University of South Carolina. During her fellowship year at MUSC, Dr. Myers completed a Neurophysiology Fellowship.
Donald Schmechel, MD
Neurologist
A graduate of Harvard Medical School, Dr. Donald Schmechel brings over 40 years of clinical experience to the Neurology Specialists team. Dr. Schmechel is a general neurologist with specialty interest in memory and cognitive disorders.
Betsy Martin, PA-C
Certified Physician Associate
Betsy Martin is a certified physician associate with Neurology Specialists of Charleston. Betsy graduated from the College of Charleston in 2012 and attended the Medical University of South Carolina where she received her Master of Physician associate degree.
Melissa Rabinek, PA-C
Certified Physician Associate
Melissa Rabinek is a certified physician associate with Neurology Specialists of Charleston. Melissa graduated from Christopher Newport University in 2013 and attended Shenandoah University in Winchester, VA where she received her Master of Physician Associate degree.
Joanna Farrell, PA-C
Certified Physician Associate
Joanna Farrell is a certified physician associate with Neurology Specialists of Charleston. Joanna graduated from Clemson University and attended The Medical University of South Carolina(MUSC) where she received her Master of Physician Associate degree.