Dr. Alleva, originally from New York, earned her BS in Biochemistry at Presbyterian College in Clinton, SC. She then attended veterinary school at Cornell University in Ithaca, NY. Following veterinary school, she completed a rotating internship at the University of Georgia in Athens, GA, and later went to the University of Missouri in Columbia, MO for her Neurology/Neurosurgery residency. During her residency, Dr. Alleva had the opportunity to work in both a private practice as well as in academia. 

Special interests of Dr. Alleva include treating meningoencephalitis of unknown origin (MUO), intervertebral disc disease (IVDD), and epilepsy.  

Outside of the hospital, Dr. Alleva enjoys spending time with her husband and son, as well as her two cats and dog. She enjoys gardening, reading, and hiking. Her goal is to visit every state park in North Carolina!