Dr. Maria Donato is a physician who is a certified expert in the field of neurology. It is my opinion that she truly values and cares about her patients. The services she offers are second to none in current treatment modalities and knowledge, compassion, timelines, and professionalism. She has developed a protocol that covers every aspect of her specialized practice. She is on point with appointment times and follow up, lab and other diagnostics, physical and psychosocial assessments, billing and insurance issues, pharmacy issues, clinical research, and patient compliance. She is aware of how these processes work and adheres strictly to the standards and her developed procedure. In over 20 years as a nurse, I have never experienced a clinic run as smoothly and like clockwork. She runs her clinic completely on her own. The only exception is the delightful young woman who works in the lab and oversees specimen collection. Dr. Donato works as her own nurse, receptionist, billing specialist, office manager, or anyone else required to run a busy successful clinic. She holds herself to and maintains a very high standard of healthcare professionalism. She encourages her patients to hold themselves to a high standard as well. This is the platform she uses to achieve positive outcomes and success within her clinic. Dr. Donato is punctual. Her patients rarely if ever wait for her. She has established a strict cancellation/late policy. If she encounters a problem or a change is necessary, for example the weather or a holiday, she is proactive and does what is necessary to alert her patients and adjust the schedule accordingly. She is honest and upfront about her expectations as well as how her practice runs. She asks in return for the same honesty from her patients. Dr. Donnato is a compassionate physician. If there is someone who desperately needs to be seen, she will make time for them. She will do what needs to be done to take care of them. She knows the nature of the diseases she is treating and realizes that patients sometimes may need extra added attention. She is there and willing to help when those situations arise. She does not tolerate manipulation or coercion and for that I greatly respect her. She is steadfast in her belief of doing the right thing. The physical location she has chosen to hold her clinic is urban and underserved. Her presence is a great asset to the community and its patients. I highly recommend Dr. Donato to anyone who is seeking the services she provides.