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Voted

"Top Doctor in Colorado Springs”

Colorado Springs Style Magazine

2025  2026

2021  2022  2023

   2020  2016  2019   

2015  2018  2014

MEMBERSHIPS IN PROFESSIONAL AND HONARARY SOCIETIES

 

2019-Present

2011-Present

2011-Present   

2008-Present

2007-Present  

El Paso Clinical Club

El Paso Medical Society

American Medical Society

SVIN – Society for Vascular and Intervention Neurology

AAN – American Academy of Neurology

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Dr. DONGKWAN JIN, MD

Dr. Jin is Board Certified in Adult Neurology. He earned his medical degree from Jeonbuk National University College of Medicine in South Korea and completed his neurology residency training at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center in Lubbock, Texas. Dr. Jin’s clinical interests include the evaluation and diagnosis of nerve and muscle disorders through electrodiagnostic testing (EMG/NCS), botulinum toxin therapy, and post-stroke care. He also provides care for patients with Parkinsonism, movement disorders, migraine, other headache disorders and other General Neurological conditions. Outside of medicine, Dr. Jin enjoys traveling and playing golf.

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SARA HUNSICKER, PA -C

​Sara is a Board Certified Physician Assistant whose goal is to provide excellent patient-centered, evidence-based care to patients throughout their lives and changing circumstances, with an emphasis on working together to create individualized treatment plans for best outcomes. She graduated from Clarkson University in upstate NY with a Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies and has since worked in urgent care, the emergency department, and family practice. She is a former Colorado State University (Fort Collins) graduate with a B.S. in Nutrition, as well as a US Air Force veteran. She grew up mostly in Grand Junction, CO and moved to Colorado Springs 2 years ago to be closer to family. She enjoys spending time with her family and friends, traveling, hiking, rollerblading, and just about any outdoor activity.

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MARY AVILA, FNP - BC

Mary enjoys understanding patients and their symptoms and collaborating to improve qualify of life. She has lived in Colorado for 15 years, and enjoys all of the open spaces and downtown restaurants as well as time with her two children. 

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OUR MISSION

WITH YOU IN MIND

At Northstar, we are dedicated to providing compassionate care with open communication. Your story matters and we start by listening to you.

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Dr. Komatineni is a board certified Neurologist (American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology) who treats patients 12 and older for a variety of neurological conditions. The founder and director of Northstar Neurology, Dr. Komatineni grew up in Southeast India where she earned her medical degree. She moved to the United States at the age of 23. She then finished her residency at Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee in 2011. She moved to Colorado Springs after residency and has had the privilege of serving the community since then.

Dr. APARNA KOMATINENI, MD

OUR VALUES

TO SERVE YOU BETTER

We promise to care for you with patience, love, and kindness. We will guide you with courage and grace.

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AFFILIATED HOSPITALS

Premier Medical Plaza

3920 N Union Blvd.

Suite 150

Colorado Springs, CO 80907

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Tel: 719-694-3595

Fax: 719-493-9936

office@northstarneurodoc.com**

**Email for non-urgent

and non-PHI only

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