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Sandrine Gabot, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC With over 15 years of dedicated experience as a clinician, Sandrine Gabot is a distinguished Family Nurse Practitioner-Board Certified (FNP-BC) and Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner-Board Certified (PMHNP-BC). Sandrine has an extensive background in providing holistic and compassionate care to patients across the lifespan, from pediatrics to geriatrics. Her multifaceted expertise ensures that she adeptly addresses her patients' physical and mental health needs. Sandrine has been committed to delivering personalized and high-quality healthcare throughout her career. She brings a wealth of knowledge and a deep understanding of the complexities of treating diverse populations, always striving to promote wellness and improve quality of life. Whether managing chronic conditions, supporting mental health, or providing preventative care.

Dr. David Rosenthal is a Board Certified Psychiatrist who specializes in the judicious practice of client-customized psychopharmacology in the treatment of mood and anxiety disorders, ADHD, OCD, and PTSD. He has greater than 25 years of clinical experience treating adult as well as child/adolescent populations in both inpatient and outpatient settings.

Dr. Balkys Bivins is a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, a Family Nurse Practitioner, a nursing professor, and a widely published researcher. Dr. Bivins is passionate about caring for individuals needing tailored mental health services. She is devoted to providing compassionate care in a safe and supportive environment. As a board-certified psychiatric nurse practitioner and family nurse practitioner, she understands the impact that physical stress and illness can have on your mental health. As such, her goal is to provide psychiatric evaluation, medical management & treatment goals with a client centered and holistic approach. Her extensive background in family practice and my work at Mayo Clinic has given her the opportunity to work with diverse individuals while incorporating their specific cultural influences into their care. Dr. Bivins is able to help clients with depression, anxiety, and other mental health needs while providing care that is culturally competent.

Dr. Aleksander Porres is a dedicated Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with a passion for providing compassionate and comprehensive psychiatric care. He holds a Postmaster degree from Walden University, board-certified by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). Dr. Porres specializes in the assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of mental health disorders across the lifespan. He has a particular interest in managing mood disorders, anxiety disorders, psychotic disorders. Dr. Porres utilizes evidence-based practices and takes a holistic approach to mental health care, integrating psychopharmacology with psychotherapeutic interventions to optimize patient outcomes. He is committed to building strong therapeutic relationships with his patients, fostering an environment of trust and collaboration. He believes in empowering individuals to actively participate in their treatment plans and advocates for a patient-centered approach that respects individual preferences.

Ama Adusei, a committed healthcare professional, seamlessly integrates diverse education and over 7 years of experience. Starting with a Bachelor's in Bio-behavioral Health with a concentration in Health Policy Administration from Pennsylvania State University, she pursued a Physician Assistant Degree at Miami Dade College and a Master's in Medical Science at Saint Francis University. Ama's career began as a hospitalist PA at Zucker Hillside, a major psychiatric facility in the northeast. Ama is passionate about integrating her experience in primary care, neurology, and psychiatry to enhance patient care and treatment outcomes which reflects her deep compassion and dedication to those under her care.

Flavia van Riel, MD is a leading psychiatrist treating patients throughout the greater Miami area from her private, boutique practice in Miami Beach and Miami, Florida. Dr. van Riel provides services including psychotherapy, relationship counseling, psychiatry consultations, medication reviews, and treatment for anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder and other mood disorders, as well as Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia. Dr. van Riel has been in practice for 17 years, providing her patients with highly personalized care and attention.

Dr. van Riel earned her medical degree at the University of Buenos Aires School of Medicine before serving her psychiatry residency at Jackson Memorial Hospital in the University of Miami program. She also completed a fellowship in geriatric psychiatry at Jackson Memorial Hospital - University of Miami Fellowship program. Dr. van Riel works with patients ranging in age from adolescence to elderly but does not work with children. Patients benefit from her experience and compassionate attentive approach to psychiatric care.

Dr. van Riel does not accept insurance but she does provide the necessary paperwork for PPO insurance reimbursement. There is no screening process for Dr. van Riel’s practice. If a patient calls for a consultation or appointment, the office or one of her staff members will respond within 24 hours. In most cases, she evaluates the patient for approximately 60 minutes in person, at the time of the initial psychiatric evaluation. She looks forward to meeting new patients at her offices in Miami Beach and Coral Gables, Miami.

Dr. Delia E Nieves-Arvelo is a bilingual (Spanish) Board certified Adult Psychiatrist.

Dr. Nieves-Arvelo received her medical degree from Pontificia Universidad Catolica Madre y Maestra, before moving to New York to complete her residency at Lincoln Medical and Mental Health Center in affiliation with Weill Medical College and Cornell University. After completing her residency, Dr. Nieves-Arvelo moved to San Diego to work for Kaiser-Permanente in various settings such as outpatient, inpatient, consultation liaison, and chemical dependence/dual diagnosis programs.

She has vast experience providing psychiatric care to patients from Hispanic backgrounds whose preferred language is Spanish. Dr. Nieves-Arvelo is a compassionate and patient-driven psychiatrist who takes time and dedication for the well-being of her patients. In addition to psychopharmacology, she uses motivational interviewing as well as supportive therapy.

“If you want to live a happy, tie it to a goal, not to people or objects” by Albert Einstein

Lourdes Badia, LMHC, Psy.D. is a respected clinician in the behavioral healthcare industry, serving both as a licensed Mental Health Counselor and Qualified Supervisor through the state of Florida. Her experience has been applied in diverse clinical, administrative, consultant and service positions in an array of psychiatric and mental health settings.
Lourdes earned her bachelor’s degree from St. Thomas University in Miami, Fl. and received her graduate degrees from St. Thomas University and Carlos Albizu University in Miami, Florida.
She is offering more than 20 years of experience with conventional and alternative healing modalities. She has worked with various Mental Health issues and age groups who are grappling with diverse issues. She has extensive experience in the field of Mental Health and Mindfulness practices
Her practice is goal oriented Cognitive Therapy and thru this process she helps clients manage their life in a positive way by appealing to their own internal resources and rediscovering their inner strengths that ultimately provide the needed coping skills.
According to her it is not until we truly start the journey of the inner search when the magic begins to happen. One of her greatest passion is bringing healing to people who have been through a traumatic and stressful experience.

I am double Board Certified in General Psychiatry and Child & Adolescent Psychiatry. I listen carefully and with no judgement, only compassion. I ask questions, order laboratory data and collect rating scales before coming to a working diagnosis. I provide psycho-education on condition(s) and discuss various treatment options before determining an individualized treatment plan. I’m always eager to answer any questions and I’m open to feedback. Finally, I provide brief psychotherapy and other mental health interventions during sessions on an as needed basis whenever time allows. I may make referrals to clinical psychologists or mental health and/or substance use counselors when appropriate.

I am a patient-focused Foreign Physician and now Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner in the USA with many years of successful experience in Mental Health Disorders, implementing the best diagnosis, education, and treatment criteria available to cure or alleviate Mental Health suffering, focusing on providing high-quality personal levels of healthcare to patients to achieve the desired outcome. I speak 3 languages (English, Spanish and Portuguese) and have a lot of experience attending patients with different cultural background.

Altia Landis, a Miami native, is an accomplished nursing professional dedicated to improving healthcare for diverse patient demographics, including the elderly. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Emory University (2007) and a Master of Nursing as a Family Nurse Practitioner from the University of Miami (2012), with additional qualifications as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. With over 15 years of healthcare experience, Altia excels in addressing complex challenges, relieving system pressures, and enhancing patient satisfaction. Her unwavering dedication to patient advocacy earned her the prestigious Daisy Award. Fueled by a passion for gerontology, Altia focuses on top-tier care and well-being for patients from diverse backgrounds, with expertise in transitions of care. Altia Landis is a highly respected healthcare professional transforming nursing for diverse patient demographics.

Dr. Ellen Edgar is the president of Complete Neurological Care, P.C. in New York and Florida. She is an American Board Certified Neurologist who holds double board certification from The American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (ABPN) and The American Board of Clinical Neurophysiology (ABCN).

Dr. Edgar and her professional team help patients (ranging in ages from adolescents to adults) with all types of diseases affecting the brain, spinal cord, nerves and muscles. She is an active member of the AAN and AANEM. Dr. Ellen Edgar received her post-graduate training in Neurology at SUNY Downstate Hospital – SUNY Downstate School of Medicine.

To continue her medical training at GWU Hospital, Dr. Edgar enrolled into a very competitive and highly skilled neurological fellowship in combine Electrophysiology (NCS/EMG/EP/EEG). She was under the close watch of Dr. Perry Richardson, one of the leading neurologist and an authority in Botox applications for chronic headaches, spasticity, dystonia etc., and Dr. John Kelly, a nationally recognized published author (internationally recognized authority in neuromuscular conditions).

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. 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.

Tamara Goodman, MD, is one of the exceptional neurologists practicing at Complete Neurological care, which has locations in Forest Hills and Queens, and the Financial District, Midtown, and in Manhattan, plus Valley Stream and Hicksville, New York. She is board-certified in neurology by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. 

After obtaining her medical degree from the American University of the Caribbean School of Medicine, she completed a medical internship at Flushing Hospital Medical Center and subsequently pursued her residency in neurology at the Northwell North Shore University Hospital- Zucker School of Medicine affiliated with Hofstra University. She continued at North Shore Hospital for a Fellowship in epilepsy and electroencephalography (EEG).

Dr. Goodman holds certifications in Botox® therapy for various conditions, including chronic migraine, cervical dystonia, and TMJ dysfunction. She speaks English and Russian, which makes her accessible to patients from a variety of cultural backgrounds. Dr. Goodman welcomes new patients to the practice who are seeking advanced patient-centered care for a wide array of neurological disorders such as vertigo, headache, syncope, memory loss, concussions, neuropathic pain, and epilepsy.

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.

Samuel Apeatu, MD, is a skilled, board-certified neurologist practicing at Complete Neurological Care. The practice has locations in Forest Hills and Queens, and the Financial District, Midtown, and in Manhattan, plus Valley Stream and Hicksville, New York. Additionally, in offices in Boca Raton and Boynton Beach, Florida.

Dr. Apeatu obtained his medical degree from the University of Ghana Medical School in West Africa. He completed his pediatric residency training at New York Medical College, Lincoln Hospital Affiliation. He then completed his pediatric neurology fellowship at Schneider Children’s Hospital Long Island Campus for the Albert Einstein College of Medicine. Dr. Apeatu was also a fellow at Long Island Jewish Medical Center for epilepsy and electroencephalography. Prior to joining the Complete Neurological Care family, he’s worked in multiple neurology units throughout New York City and Pennsylvania.

Dr. Samuel Apeatu is a published and board-certified pediatric neurologist from the American Board of Pediatrics. Additionally, he is an active member of the American Academy of Neurology, the Child Neurology Society, and the American Medical Association.