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. Elizabeth Ndika has a combination of 30 years of experience in both family medicine and psychiatric mental health conditions.
Dr. Elizabeth Ndika (DNP) is a board certified Psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner as well as certified a Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP). Elizabeth practices at Caring Hands Medical Clinic where she utilizes her past acute care experience as a hospitalist and as a sole provider from other inpatient /outpatients’ settings to care for her patients. She has the ability to easily differentiate between mental illness and medical condition. At Caring Hands Medical clinic, Dr. Ndika integrates her community health assessment skills in addition to a holistic approach to manage her clients.
Yash Mehndiratta, MD, is a sleep specialist at Sleep Services of Maryland LLC, providing complete diagnostics and treatment services for all sleep disorders in Rockville, Germantown, and the nearby Maryland communities, including Gaithersburg, Potomac, Bethesda, and the entire Montgomery County. He is a diplomate of the American Board of Sleep Medicine and a diplomate of the American Board of Neurology. He is also a fellow of the American Board of Sleep Medicine.
Dr. Mehndiratta is board certified in sleep medicine. He graduated from the Maulana Azad Medical College, located in New Delhi, India. He completed his fellowship at The Cleveland Clinic Foundation. He has been involved in community outreach programs to educate the public and professionals on the prevalence, significance, and therapeutic alternatives in treating sleep disorders. His mission has been to provide leading-edge testing, innovative, and comprehensive treatment options for patients with sleep disorders. He also offers EEG (video, non-video) to diagnose seizures and EMG/NC study to diagnose neuromuscular disorders.
Yash Mehndiratta, MD, is a sleep specialist at Sleep Services of Maryland LLC, providing complete diagnostics and treatment services for all sleep disorders in Rockville, Germantown, and the nearby Maryland communities, including Gaithersburg, Potomac, Bethesda, and the entire Montgomery County. He is a diplomate of the American Board of Sleep Medicine and a diplomate of the American Board of Neurology. He is also a fellow of the American Board of Sleep Medicine.
Dr. Mehndiratta is board certified in sleep medicine. He graduated from the Maulana Azad Medical College, located in New Delhi, India. He completed his fellowship at The Cleveland Clinic Foundation. He has been involved in community outreach programs to educate the public and professionals on the prevalence, significance, and therapeutic alternatives in treating sleep disorders. His mission has been to provide leading-edge testing, innovative, and comprehensive treatment options for patients with sleep disorders. He also offers EEG (video, non-video) to diagnose seizures and EMG/NC study to diagnose neuromuscular disorders.
Paul is a Board-Certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner with 14 years of Psych nursing, who provides mental health care to patients across the lifespan, including children, adolescents, adults, and older adults. Besides his Master of Science in Nursing, and a Bachelor of Science in Nursing, his career in nursing spans more than 18 years, working in a variety of settings. Paul applies a holistic approach to mental health care, which focuses on treating the whole person and not just the symptoms of the disease.
His services include medication management and psychotherapy for multiple psychiatric pathologies ranging from depression to anxiety, to Bipolar, to PTSD, to schizophrenia and, ADHD, among others. His background as a psych nurse allows him to deliver the best psycho education to his patients regarding their conditions, treatment options and side effects, as well as medication interactions.
Dr. Yeside Ojo, DNP, FNP-C, PMHNP-BC is a board certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner whose aim is to always provide client centered care and treatments based on evidence-based guideline by diagnosing according to the latest edition of the DSM and listening to the clients concerns and symptoms.
Effectively manage client symptoms by initiating, adjusting, and continuously monitoring medication administration.
Improve client's self-awareness and knowledge regarding mental health illnesses and medications by educating on the proper use, drug interactions, and adverse drug reactions of medications and the course and prognosis of mental illnesses.
Collaborate with other psychiatrists, medical case managers, therapists, nurses and medical assistants to develop treatment plans
Perform mental health evaluations for adult patients with a wide range of psychiatric disorders and substance abuse disorders
Treatment of patients with addiction or unhealthy substance use
“Dr. Ojo seems to be very educated in her field and explains every thing very well with wisdom and compassion. I left her with a better under standing about my issues and a plan for my healing .”
I am a Board-Certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner. I began my journey to psychiatry as a registered nurse at Johns Hopkins Hospital in 2006. I spent 14 years gaining clinical experience working with adolescent and adult inpatients and in emergency departments and correctional facilities. After helping people at the bedside and working with multidisciplinary teams treating various psychiatric disorders, I realized this was a passion for myself and thus decided to advance my career as a PMHNP-BC. I am committed to supplying personalized and comprehensive care. My practice follows evidence-based guidelines and uses clinical experience, personal observation, and intuition. At MWP we provide thorough psychiatric evaluations and an individualized medication management plan with special attention to one’s needs. We believe that a holistic and innovative approach is ideal for the psychiatric population, their care, and illness management.
I am a Board Certified psychiatrist with over 28 years of experience. I believe in treating the whole person with thoughtful listening and building a collaborative relationship in which we can find solutions to your issues together. I have special interests in ADHD, anxiety, mood disorders, autism spectrum disorders, and LGBTQ issues.
- Board Certified Physician Assistant (PA-C)
-ECFMG certified and licensed Physician in the Philippines
- Registered Nurse for more than 20 years.
Education & Training
- Towson University/CCBC Essex PA program - 2018
- Morgan State University Masters in Public Health (MPH) - 2011.
- Psychiatry externships in Sheppard Pratt Health System and MedStar Franklin Square Medical Center (MFSMC) -2009.
-Suboxone certification & Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) training.
Work History
2018-2021 - Psychiatric PA in Northwest Hospital (psych ER, medical floor consults, hospital referrals and behavioral units)
2019 to present - Psychiatric PA in Psych Associates of MD (outpatient psych and TMS treatments)
2020 to present –Psychiatric PA in MedStar Franklin Square Medical Center (behavioral unit)
As a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, I dedicate myself to assisting my patients and their families on their mental health journey. My passion lies in understanding the unique needs of each individual. I make it a priority to listen attentively, allowing us to collaborate in the development of a personalized treatment plan. I specialize in the evaluation and management of various conditions, including ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Bipolar Disorder, Schizophrenia, OCD, PTSD, Substance Use Disorder, Conduct Disorder, Sleep Disorders, Disruptive behavior, and Impulse control.
My care philosophy centers around a partnership between the provider and the patient, working as a cohesive team to achieve a shared goal. I believe in holistic care that goes beyond the neurobiological aspects of mental health and consider cultural, environmental, and psychosocial factors when crafting practical and achievable treatment plans acceptable to the patient.
My name is Dr. Tonisha Melvin. I have experience in primary care (7 years), mental health care (2 years; with experience treated depression, anxiety, PTSD, ADHD and substance use disorder), and acute care rehab (2 years) as an NP. I am an advocate of my clients and my goal is to provide a safe space working with, encouraging, and supporting you so that you reach your optimal mental health goals. I provide healing and hope in a holistic way while utilizing evidence based strategies along the way. I am certified and qualified to diagnosed, treat, and prescribe medications for diverse populations across the lifespan. I specialize in but my services are not limited to depression, ADHD, PTSD, anxiety, and bipolar disorder. We at DMV Medical Group are here to provide you with the excellent patient centered care that you deserve.
Board-certified nurse practitioner Clement Efobi, PMHNP, MSN, MPH, brings many unique skills to Akachi Primary and Urgent Care, in Greenbelt, Maryland, including comprehensive mental health care services.
Clement provides evaluations, medication management, and caring support for depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, PTSD, schizophrenia, ADHD, eating disorders, and addiction. He also provides top-quality care for chronic and acute illnesses such as diabetes, eczema, headaches, urinary tract infections (UTIs), and respiratory issues.
Clement earned his Master's in Public Health at Walden University in Minneapolis, Minnesota, and earned his Master's in Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing at Florida International University in Miami, Florida. Clement is a board-certified medical technologist, board-certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner, foreign medical graduate, and holds a master's degree in public health.
With this broad range of medical education, he provides superior primary care services, including urgent care and walk-in appointments as well as telehealth visits online. Clement is a member of the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP), the American Association of Nurse Practitioners® (AANP), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC).
Clement is a compassionate medical care provider who strives to help his patients find new paths to wellness when they're faced with challenging mental health problems.
In his free time, Clement loves spending time with his wife and three children. He enjoys table tennis and new adventures.
Call Akachi Primary and Urgent Care, or click on the online scheduling button now to book an appointment with Clement now.
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