Cardiologist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Chiropractor providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Dentist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Dermatologist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Family Physician providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
OB-GYN providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Ophthalmologist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Orthopedic Surgeon providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Pediatrician providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Physical Therapist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Podiatrist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Psychiatrist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Dr. Vikas Shetty obtained his medical degree from Howard University College of Medicine in Washington, D.C.. He subsequently completed a medical internship at Northwell Health- North Shore- Long Island Jewish Medical Center in New Hyde Park, New York. Dr. Shetty then completed his neurology residency at the same institution, where he gained extensive experience in managing a wide range of neurological conditions.
He was later awarded a fellowship in epilepsy at Northwell Health, focusing on advanced epilepsy care, including interpreting complex EEGs and managing refractory epilepsy cases. Dr. Shetty is board-certified in neurology and epilepsy by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. His professional interests include epilepsy management and clinical neurophysiology.
Virginia Stringel MD, is a board-certified child neurologist practicing at Complete Neurological Care, where she sees patients in the Midtown and Broadway offices.
Dr. Stringel earned her medical degree from Temple University School of Medicine in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and then completed a 5-year residency in child neurology at Cohen Children’s Medical Center, affiliated with Northwell Health, in Queens, New York. Her undergraduate degree is a Bachelor of Fine Arts in theatre from New York University’s Tisch School of the Arts.
Her practice at Complete Neurological Care is focused on pediatric patients with concerns including autism spectrum disorder, developmental delay, ADHD, seizures, and tic disorders.
In addition to seeing patients in the clinic, Dr. Stringel also contributes to the field of medical education by creating supplemental study material for use at the medical student level.
I am a board certified nurse practitioner, and I provide holistic, patient-centered care through medication management and psychotherapy. I have experience working with individuals suffering from depression, anxiety, trauma, and attention difficulties. I start by conducting a thorough initial evaluation, taking into account medical conditions, current life circumstances, and give unique consideration to each individual's strengths, stage of development, and cultural factors. My goal is to create a collaborative environment to ensure that individual preferences and needs guide treatment.
Melissa is a board certified psychiatric-mental health nurse practitioner providing compassionate, empathetic psychiatric services to children, adolescents and young adults (8+). She is an expert in the field of adolescent psychiatry, utilizing a non-judgmental, evidence-based approach to compassionately care for patients with a variety of psychiatric disorders. My practice focuses on depression, anxiety, post traumatic stress disorder, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, obsessive compulsive disorders and eating disorders. Melissa is LGBTQ and health at every size aligned.
Melissa comes to BWC with over 12 years of nursing experience in pediatric oncology at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. She now utilizing her training from New York University as a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner caring for adolescents (13-18) on an inpatient psychiatric unit.
Melissa looks forward to meeting you and working together to achieve your goals!
“Melissa Varda is an outstanding therapist who has helped me get through a cancer diagnosis. She is professional, extremely helpful and a real pleasure to work with.”
Ms. Melissa Varda, MSN, RN, PMHNP-BC
Psychiatrist
1180 Avenue Of The Americas
8th Floor
New York, NY 10036
4.83(6)
5.0
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Dr. Natalie Grant-Villegas
Psychiatrist 8.8 mi
5.0(3)
1180 Avenue Of The Americas
8th Fl
New York, NY 10036
I enjoy working with adults across the lifespan who are seeking to deepen their understanding of themselves, improve their mental health, and make meaningful changes in their lives. My clients often face challenges including anxiety, OCD, depression, trauma, ADHD, relationship issues, and stress from academic or professional environments. I have a particular affinity for supporting Gen Z and Millennial individuals, as well as those within the LGBTQIA+ and neurodiverse communities.
My practice is dedicated to creating a safe, supportive space where clients can openly share and explore their concerns without fear of judgment. I aim to improve the health and well-being of my clients by providing comprehensive, compassionate, and evidence-based mental health care. By integrating medications with complementary therapies, and considering the intersection of physical and mental health, I tailor treatment plans to each individual’s unique needs. I look forward to supporting your journey!
“I have been meeting with Natalie for a few months now and am definitely better for it. After having a lot of trouble finding a provider for the better part of a year, I was taken in last minute on short notice and we got right to work.
Since then, Natalie has been very attentive and accommodating, and the same can be said about the other folks working for Bass Wellness. Any Inquiries are responded to quickly and I'm very grateful for that. Highly recommend”
Dr. Natalie Grant-Villegas
Psychiatrist
1180 Avenue Of The Americas
8th Fl
New York, NY 10036
Laquita is a Board-Certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, bringing a rich tapestry of experience to the BWC, underscored by a decade of service as a Registered Nurse. Her proficiency spans the spectrum from acute inpatient settings to the intimate context of home care, providing her with a great understanding of diverse psychiatric conditions and populations.
Her clinical approach is particularly aligned with individuals grappling with depression, anxiety & grief. Laquita's philosophy centers on recognizing the intrinsic worth of joy in everyone's life, and she is committed to guiding her clients back toward that joy with empathy & expertise.
Understanding that the individual is the authority on their own narrative and pain, Laquita offers a collaborative path to healing and personal growth. She invites you to join her in a therapeutic alliance focused on cultivating resilience and achieving your mental health goals with unwavering support.
Tiffany holds a Master of Science in Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing from New York University. She has experience working in both outpatient and inpatient settings with various psychiatric populations including those with mood and psychotic disorders, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder, obsessive compulsive disorder, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, and substance use disorders.Tiffany is trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) from the Beck Institute.
Tiffany is passionate about mental health advocacy and serving marginalized populations. She strives to tailor treatment plans to suit each individual client, which may include psychotherapy and/or medication management. By offering unconditional positive regard, she hopes to create a space that feels supportive with the flexibility to adapt approaches as people grow and change. In her spare time, Tiffany enjoys cooking, snuggling with her cats, trivia, and traveling. She looks forward to collaborating and helping
Holly is both a Family & Psychiatric Mental Health NP with over 8 years of experience caring for the acutely ill, across the lifespan. Through her training as both an FNP & PMHNP, Holly appreciates that mental health is extremely important and has a major impact on our overall health and quality of life. Holly's practice focuses on the treatment of mood disorders, anxiety, trauma/PTSD, ADHD, OCD, insomnia and substance use disorders.
Holly takes a holistic, eclectic approach, incorporating multiple modalities to improve her client's overall health; movement, nature, nutrition, medication & therapy can all be personalized to help promote your overall health and well-being.
Holly is well-practiced in adapting care plans to meet the needs of the patient. Though lots of things work to help people improve their health, not everything works for everyone. You'll work together to adapt our treatment plan for you to get the most out of our time together.
She looks forward to meeting you!
“Holly is understanding, kind, and hugely helpful. I've seen a number of practitioners and she's the first who has validated me and given me the care I need. Couldn't recommend her higher!”
Holly Wilkins, FNP-BC
Psychiatrist
1180 Avenue Of The America
8th Floor
New York, NY 10036
5.0(2)
5.0
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Char'Lese Perry, PMHNP-BC
Psychiatrist 8.8 mi
5.0(2)
1180 Avenue Of The Americas
8th Fl
New York, NY 10036
Utilizing basic psychotherapy, I meet clients at their level of need, helping to set and achieve practical goals for treatment. In most cases, I work with your current therapist to provide medication management but also love to utilize more holistic approaches to care. While medication management is my niche, I also love to work with clients who are open to complimentary therapy.
I am a doctorate prepared psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner with experience working in forensics, long term care and both inpatient and outpatient mental healthcare. Treatment areas include severe and persistent mental illnesses (SPMIs), anxiety, depression, adjustment disorders and personality disorders.
Humans are complex, so beyond medication management, you can expect to learn more about stress management and coping, nutrition, sleep hygiene, trauma, comorbid disorders and family structure/dynamics.
I invite you to take the next steps towards your mental wellbeing.
“Char'lese's visits feel much more personal than psychiatrists I've seen in the past. I really appreciate that shs took my concerns about my medication seriously, and thay she asked about things that are going on in my life, rather than just going through a list of symptoms.”
Char'Lese Perry, PMHNP-BC
Psychiatrist
1180 Avenue Of The Americas
8th Fl
New York, NY 10036
5.0(2)
5.0
(17)
Shakiya Mussington, RN
Psychiatrist 8.8 mi
5.0(17)
1180 Avenue Of The Americas
8th Floor
New York, NY 10036
Shakiya is a board certified psych NP w/over 10 years of experience working with individuals diagnosed w/psychiatric disorders. Shakiya's practice focuses on the treatment of PTSD, generalized anxiety disorder, depression, bipolar disorder, ADHD & psychotic disorders.
Shakiya's style is solution-oriented, open-minded & promotes empowerment. Shakiya utilizes a holistic model to provide inclusive care to all. This includes modalities such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), mindfulness & psychoanalysis; all with the aim to help manage your symptoms, cope with life changes & modify any counterproductive behaviors in order to live a more fulfilling & joyous life.
Shakiya's goal is to teach her clients small techniques that can last a lifetime & help in times of distress. Together you'll work on a treatment plan that will incorporate your whole being - this may include adding exercise, natural supplements, psychotherapy, or psychiatric medication. Shakiya is excited to meet you!
“I leave every session feeling empowered and hopeful about what I'm capable and how I'm growing, even when I experience set backs. Shakiya makes things so clear and concise. She really knows how to break through the thought spirals i bring into our meetings.”
Shakiya Mussington, RN
Psychiatrist
1180 Avenue Of The Americas
8th Floor
New York, NY 10036
5.0(17)
5.0
(23)
Mr. Justin Shaw, NP-P, PMHNP-BC
Psychiatrist 8.8 mi
NYU educated Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner We aim to improve the wellbeing of our clients by providing the most advanced, compassionate, evidence-based mental healthcare. We provide a full continuum of psychiatric & addiction services online, at your convenience! BWC can accommodate a range of treatment options - talk therapy, medication management, or a combination – aimed at assisting clients who come across barriers which may impede their ability to reach their goals in their careers, relationships, and work-life balance. Our providers - adjunct faculty of New York University’s Rory Meyers College of Nursing - are committed to ending the stigma associated with mental health and substance use and bring a combined 10 years of experience in psychiatric nursing, addiction nursing and nursing leadership. We look forward to helping you live your best life! We promise to be there for you every step of your journey. Our goal is to help you grow from your struggles.
“I have had a wonderful experience with Bass Wellness Center. I first found them for help with medication but then also started using their therapeutic/counseling help. They are very caring. Scheduling is easy, doing video care is easy and doesn't glitch. Justin S. is great. He is a sunshine presence, always encouraging and kind, and funny. He is great at combining techniques and coping tools that really help me in my day to day while also helping with more long-term issues or support and care.”
Mr. Justin Shaw, NP-P, PMHNP-BC
Psychiatrist
1180 6th Ave
New York, NY 10036
5.0(23)
4.95
(22)
Ms. Drew Goldbaum-Ratkevich, NP-P, PMHNP
Psychiatrist 8.8 mi
Meet Drew, a Board-Certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner and Co-Founder of the esteemed Bass Wellness Center (BWC). For the past 9 years, Drew has been at the forefront of delivering inclusive and empathic psychiatric nursing care, primarily focusing on treating anxiety disorders, mood disorders, disordered eating, ADHD, addictions, and LGBTQ-affirmative care. Drew's passion lies in offering individualized care tailored to your unique needs, all within a nurturing, safe, and non-judgmental space.
Drawing on an evidence-based, patient-centered approach, Drew offers a comprehensive range of services, including psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and medication-assisted treatment for substance use disorders. Additionally, she possesses expertise in cognitive testing. She has limited psychotherapy availability – offering an eclectic mix of modalities, including CBT, CBT-E for eating disorders, mindfulness-based techniques, and solution-focused.
“Bass wellness center has been a literal life-saver for me. They helped me get my life back on track and i could not be more grateful. If i could give 10/10 stars i would.”
Ms. Drew Goldbaum-Ratkevich, NP-P, PMHNP
Psychiatrist
1180 6th Ave
New York, NY 10036
4.95(22)
Mark Willenbring, MD
Psychiatrist 9.0 mi
353 Lexington Avenue
Suite #800
New York, NY 10016
Dr. Willenbring is an international recognized addiction psychiatrist who has been pioneering new ways to treat substance use disorders for over 40 years. During his early career as a Professor of Psychiatry at the University of Minnesota his research focused on better ways to manage chronic complex conditions, where substance use, mental and physical disorders are often combined. Dr. Willenbring was then recruited by the National Institutes of Health in Bethesda, MD, where he directed the Division responsible for funding research grants on alcohol treatment and recovery. He was a leader in developing research on the basic science of the mechanisms of change, an effort that is still going strong today. Upon his return to Minnesota, he developed a clinic where both psychiatric and substance use disorders are treated together. He worked for two years as medical director for PATH Mental Health. His current practice is primarily clinical, treating a wide variety of MH conditions.
Dr. Hutchinson is a board-certified neurologist and senior faculty at the Icahn School of Medicine, Mount Sinai, Manhattan. His clinical interests include headaches, dementia, concussion, traumatic brain injury (TBI), Parkinson's Disease, multiple sclerosis, epilepsy, anxiety, and REM sleep disorders. He has an extensive scientific background and brings a science-based approach to solving clinical problems.
During his residency at the University of Washington, Hutchinson used his knowledge of chaos theory to propose a new way of treating status epilepticus, the most lethal form of epilepsy. The treatment proved successful and is now standard-of-care in the US. Hutchinson later did a sabbatical at Queen Square, London, where Ian McDonald was pioneering the use of beta interferon as the first treatment for multiple sclerosis.
After residency training, Hutchinson underwent a neuroimaging fellowship in Los Angeles.
After arriving at NYU in 1994, Hutchinson pioneered the use of cholinesterase inhibitors as a treatment for the dementia of Parkinson's disease. At the time this was considered forbidden because it might make the patient physically worse, but Hutchinson argued that this premise was ill-conceived. Today, cholineserase inhibitors are standard-of-care in Parkinson's dementia. Hutchinson later developed a new way of treating acute relapses in multiple sclerosis, which puts the patient in charge, and has yielded impressive long-term results.
During his time at NYU, Hutchinson made early contributions to functional MRI, discovering that regional brain activations during cognitive tasks are accompanied by widespread deactivations. In structural imaging, Hutchinson combined physics, neuropathology, and image processing to develop a robust MRI biomarker for Parkinson's disease.
In addition to certification in neurology, Hutchinson is certified in neuroimaging (MRI and CT of the brain and spine), which combines neuroanatomy, neuropathology, and neurophysiology, fields that form the unique base of clinical neurology.
Dr. Hutchinson holds a Ph.D. in molecular physics and is the inventor of spatial sensitivity encoding for MRI - sometimes referred to as parallel MRI - which is now the acknowledged standard for clinical MRI. He is currently exploring a possible extension of this to ultrafast imaging.
Dr. Maja Ilic is an American Board Certified Pediatric Neurologist, Epileptologist, and Neurophysiologist with over 15 year of experience. Dr. Ilic also holds board certifications from The American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (ABPN).
She completed her Pediatrics residency at Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, NY and Neurology training at State University of New York after which she enrolled into a highly competitive combined neurological fellowship in Epilepsy and Clinical Neurophysiology (NCS/EMG/EP/EEG) at Columbia University New York-Presbyterian Hospital, NYC, one of the best Comprehensive Epilepsy Centers in the country.
Dr. Ilic has co-authored research papers and medical reviews in the areas of Pediatric Neurology, Epilepsy, and Neurophysiology. She provides general and specialized care to children and adults with conditions related to the brain and nervous system.
Dr. Maja Ilic has been selected by Castle Connolly as TOP PHYSICIAN and has received TOP NEUROLOGIST 2016 award.
Dr. Ilic is an active member of American Academy of Neurology (AAN), American Clinical Neurophysiology Society (ACNS) and American Epilepsy Society (AES).
Dr. Micic specializes in neurology and pediatric neurology. She earned her medical degree from the University of Nis Faculty of Medicine, serving multiple locations across NY. Dr. Micic completed an internship at Clinical Center Nis in Serbia after obtaining her medical degree. Later, she also completed her fellowships in child neurology, one at the University of Belgrade, Serbia, one at the State University of New York, Stony Brook and another at the Baylor College of Medicine, Texas Children’s Hospital. Highly qualified, she also completed her residency in pediatrics at the Children’s Hospital of New Jersey at Newark Beth Israel Medical Center. Dr.
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