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.
A highly motivated, flexible, and patient-focused autonomous practice board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and Foreign Medical Graduate with proven expertise in child, adolescent, adult, and geriatric psychiatric care, substance abuse and dependence, forensic patients, and other specialty groups within the community. She has a background in primary, acute, long-term inpatient, and outpatient psychiatric care. Alfonso is also a bilingual service-oriented healthcare provider with many years of experience dedicated to providing compassionate and competent psychiatric services. Alfonso aims to help individuals and families with various psychiatric disorders and mental health needs to recover and reach their emotional well-being and improve the quality of their lives.
Menachem Nagar, MD, is a neurologist with specialized training in vascular neurology. He works closely with patients at The Neurology Institute in Coral Springs and Sunrise, Florida. Dr. Nagar is fluent in English, Yiddish and Arabic.
Dr. Nagar completed medical school at the Technion Faculty of Medicine in Israel and his neurology training – including residency and fellowship in vascular neurology – at Tulane University in New Orleans, Louisiana.
Dr. Nagar is skilled in diagnosing and treating diverse acute and chronic neurological conditions. He also has strong skills in interpersonal communication, teamwork, and patient care.
His interests in neurology are broad-ranging, including stroke, acute care, hospital-based neurology, neuro-immunology, and epilepsy. Dr. Nagar is trained in multiple neuro-diagnostic modalities, including neurovascular ultrasound.
Overall, Dr. Nagar's approach to medicine welcomes all patients, even those with the most challenging neurological disorders.
Dr. Nagar currently accepts new and existing patients and looks forward to partnering with those in his care.
Dr. Pawar is double board certified in Neurology and Vascular Neurology with an interest in hyperacute management of stroke and establishing systems of care. He received his medical degree at B.J. Medical College in India before going on to Good Samaritan Hospital in Cincinnati, Ohio to complete an Internal Medicine residency followed by neurology residencies at Loyola Medical Center in Chicago and the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis. Following completion of his residencies, Dr. Pawar completed Fellowships in Vascular Neurology at the University of Pennsylvania, Endovascular Neurosurgery and Interventional Radiology at Abington Memorial Hospital in Pennsylvania, and Advanced Vascular Neurology at the Medical University of South Carolina. He is coming to us from Duke University Medical Center where he served as Stroke Medical Director. He is widely published. He has varied interests and has participated in multiple clinical trials.
Crystal Adkins, MSN, APRN, APN-C, PMHNP-BC, is a compassionate dual-certified adult nurse practitioner and psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner offering dedicated care to patients at Brighter Life Psychiatry, located in Coral Springs, Florida.
Experiencing profound personal adversity at age 29, Crystal confronted immense challenges following her husband's death. Wrestling with the weight of widowhood while expecting a child, she navigated through the darkness with the aid of grief therapy and antidepressants. This transformative journey inspired her to transition into psychiatry professionally, driven by a genuine desire to guide others on their paths toward healing and renewal amidst grief and loss.
With a rich nursing tenure spanning over 18 years, Crystal has honed her expertise across various specialties, including psychiatry, addiction medicine, medical-surgical nursing, and oncology. She commenced her academic journey by obtaining an Associate of Science in Nursing from Santa Fe College in Gainesville, Florida, in 2003, followed by a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of South Florida in Tampa in 2006. In 2009, she earned a Master of Science in Nursing from Florida Atlantic University in Boca Raton.
Crystal's professional growth has been nurtured through collaborations with eminent psychiatrists and addictionologists in South Florida, fostering a robust foundation in evidence-based practices. Under the mentorship and clinical supervision of esteemed professionals, she remains committed to delivering cutting-edge care to her patients.
Beyond her clinical endeavors, Crystal enjoys spending time with her expansive blended family. An avid lover of the ocean, she finds respite in its embrace, drawn to the serenity of its shores. Additionally, her affection for turtles is evident in her enduring companionship with Eurtle, a Florida box turtle she has lovingly cared for over the past 32 years.
To request an appointment with Crystal, call the office or reach out online.
Mabel Rodriguez is a highly skilled and compassionate Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner with expertise with diverse populations affected by PTSD, trauma, Depression, OCD, Anxiety and Substance Use Disorders. With over 7 years of experience in the field, Mabel has dedicated her career to providing comprehensive mental health care and support to those in need.
Mabel holds advanced degrees in nursing and psychiatry, ensuring her ability to provide holistic and comprehensive care to her patients. Committed to improving the lives of her patients, Mabel advocates for mental health awareness and strives to reduce the stigma surrounding psychiatric disorders. She has a proven track record of success in helping individuals overcome the challenges of complex mental health disorders and is a trusted and respected practitioner in the field.
Mabel's dedication, expertise, and unwavering commitment to the well-being of her patients make her a valuable asset to the My Psychiatrist team.
Dr. Shawn Shekar earned his medical degree from the Trinity School of Medicine in St. Vincent and Grenadines.
He is currently completing his Psychiatric residency at Broward Health Imperial Point and Broward Health Medical Center.
Dr. Shekar is focused on Adult Inpatient and Outpatient Medicine.
His areas of interest include interventional psychiatry (TMS Therapy and ECT), Dr. Shekar is dedicated to his patients and gives the best care to his patients.
Dr. Ventre completed his Bachelor of Science degree in Biology and Science from the University of Puerto Rico and continued his medical studies at San Juan Bautista School of Medicine in Caguas, Puerto Rico. He earned his medical degree from the Universidad Iberoamericana, Santo Domingo and completed residencies at the Mount Sinai School of Medicine, Cabrini Medical Center for Internal Medicine and Psychiatry and completed his Psychiatry Residency at the University of Florida Psychiatry Program.
Mabel Rodriguez is a highly skilled and compassionate Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner with expertise with diverse populations affected by PTSD, trauma, Depression, OCD, Anxiety and Substance Use Disorders. With over 7 years of experience in the field, Mabel has dedicated her career to providing comprehensive mental health care and support to those in need.
Mabel holds advanced degrees in nursing and psychiatry, ensuring her ability to provide holistic and comprehensive care to her patients. Committed to improving the lives of her patients, Mabel advocates for mental health awareness and strives to reduce the stigma surrounding psychiatric disorders. She has a proven track record of success in helping individuals overcome the challenges of complex mental health disorders and is a trusted and respected practitioner in the field.
Mabel's dedication, expertise, and unwavering commitment to the well-being of her patients make her a valuable asset to the My Psychiatrist team.
Dr. Ventre completed his Bachelor of Science degree in Biology and Science from the University of Puerto Rico and continued his medical studies at San Juan Bautista School of Medicine in Caguas, Puerto Rico. He earned his medical degree from the Universidad Iberoamericana, Santo Domingo and completed residencies at the Mount Sinai School of Medicine, Cabrini Medical Center for Internal Medicine and Psychiatry and completed his Psychiatry Residency at the University of Florida Psychiatry Program.
Pleasure to make your acquaintance, my name is Diana. I am a master's prepared, double board certified psychiatric and family nurse practitioner. As a psychiatric nurse practitioner, the education and training I received equipped me to provide individuals entrusting their care to me with evidence-based, patient-centered care. As a professional, I am dedicated to lifelong learning in order to provide my patients with the most up-to-date care. I have worked both in the private and public health sector in general psychiatry and substance use, including medication assisted treatment (buprenorphine).
I am here to help, I welcome the opportunity to work with both adults & children struggling with ADHD, depression, anxiety, insomnia, or bipolar disorder. My goal for our encounters is for you to feel that you have been heard and that we are mutually working on addressing your treatment goals in a safe, compassionate space. I encourage active patient participation and mutual decision making.
