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.
Bobbi Bridges, AGACNP-BC, PMHNP-BC, is the owner of Puentes Medical Consultants, where she provides exceptional mental health care services to adults in San Antonio, Texas, and St. Petersburg, Florida. With a belief that comprehensive psychiatric services should be easily accessible for everyone, she offers evaluations, therapy, and medication management through telemedicine.
Bobbi graduated cum laude with an Associate of Applied Science in Nursing from Collin College in McKinney, Texas. She received her Bachelor of Science in Nursing at the University of Texas at Arlington in Arlington, Texas, and a Master of Science in Nursing at Georgetown University in Washington, DC.
She completed post-master’s training, getting a psychiatric mental health certificate at Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions in Provo, Utah. She’s board certified as a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner and adult-gerontology acute care nurse practitioner.
Before opening her private practice, Bobbi gained valuable experience in many health settings. She treated patients diagnosed with bipolar disorder, depression, schizophrenia, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), and intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) at an outpatient psychiatric clinic. She also worked as an adult geriatric acute care nurse, an administrative nursing supervisor, and a critical care RN in intensive care.
Bobbi maintains active membership in the American Association of Nurse Practitioners and the Texas Nurse Practitioners. She performed sepsis identification and management research and presented her research to peers. She has also earned numerous certifications, such as advanced cardiovascular life support.
When she’s not helping patients, Bobbi stays active in community service and loves gardening, cycling, and financial research.
Nickesha Woolery, graduated from the prestigious Walden University with a post graduate certificate as a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner (PMHNP). She also achieved nursing degree at University of the West Indies. She completed her General Nursing at Kingston School of Nursing. She received accolades while she was a graduate student at the Walden University In 2020, she was inducted in the Sigma Theta Tau International Honors Society Chapter and The National Society of Leadership and success at Walden University. She has 15 years of clinical experience in behavioral health. She is board certified as an PMHNP. She accepts the notion that, in addition to pharmaceutical management, changes in behavior and psychotherapy treatments are strongly linked to effective therapeutic results for all diseases related to the mind. When providing care, she remains extremely respectful of the client's heritage and religious convictions. She likes spending time with her family.
Michelle Mottern, PMHNP, FNP, is a Board-Certified family nurse practitioner specializing in family medicine, addiction medicine, and substance use disorders.
An experienced Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, Michelle provides high-quality, compassionate care for adults and older children at Mosaic Brain Health, PLLC, in St. Petersburg, Florida. She listens to patients, cares about what they say, and always puts them first.
At Mosaic Brain Health, Michelle strives to destigmatize mental health and emphasize brain health. She provides a comprehensive set of services to help boost patients’ confidence and offer support as they navigate their personal brain and wellness challenges.
Michelle works closely with clients to achieve measurable results that allow them to push forward with a new, positive mindset. She empowers people struggling with relationships, life transitions, anxiety, organization, and focus.
She is trained throughout the lifespan and has worked extensively with teens, young adults, and those in middle adulthood.
Human beings endure several transitions and multiple stressors along their life path, and Michelle is here to help every step of the way.
As people make their journey, they can acquire more luggage. Sometimes, it helps to unpack this luggage and reorganize it.
Dinar Sajan, MD, brings considerable experience in adult psychiatry and mental health to Health & Psychiatry, serving men, women, and teens at nine convenient locations in Oldsmar, West Chapel, Port Richey, Lake Wales, Ocala, St. Petersburg, Brandon, Lakeland, and Spring Hill, Florida.
Dr. Sajan completed her training in adult psychiatry at Northwestern Memorial Hospital in Chicago, Illinois. This experience exposed Dr. Sajan to state-of-the-art training and a comprehensive care model – the two pillars she used to establish Health & Psychiatry.
Dr. Sajan loves working one-on-one with her patients. She has a caring demeanor and understanding bedside manner. Dr. Sajan sets aside time to spend with each individual and develops a custom, cutting-edge treatment plan based on each person’s concerns and goals.
This commitment to sound, compassionate, and thorough care hasn’t gone unnoticed either. Dr. Sajan is the proud recipient of the Top Psychiatrist in Clearwater Award, and she’s previously been featured on The Marquis’ Who’s Who Publications Board for “outstanding achievement in [her] own field of endeavor and who has thereby contributed significantly to the betterment of contemporary society.”
Dr. Sajan proudly holds membership in the American Psychiatric Association. She welcomes anyone seeking comprehensive psychiatric services to Health & Psychiatry.
Dr. Gordon has over 20 years of clinical, academic and research experience working with children and families in inpatient and outpatient settings. At the start of her career, she gravitated to working in high risk obstetrics and neonatal health immediately graduating with her undergraduate degree at the University of Arizona. Shortly after she attended the University of South Florida and graduated with a Masters in nursing focused in advanced pediatrics and then her PhD with a research focus in infant family mental health. During the COVID pandemic she experienced a rise in child stressors that exacerbated incidences of depression and anxiety within her practice and pursed further training at Johns Hopkins University to advance her knowledge and clinical expertise in psychiatric care. She is currently a board certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner in Primary Care and Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner across the life span.
All Sharon Krieger's appointments are currently telehealth only.
Sharon Krieger has been a pioneer in providing quality traditional and alternative Mental Health Care to the residents of the Tampa Bay Area for 30 years . She has provided Psychopharmacology, Individual and Family Therapy and Alternative Therapies to hundreds of individuals and families of all ages. Sharon is a graduate of the University of New Mexico with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing . She then attended the South Florida where she obtained a Master’s Degree in Nursing in 1987. She added Family Practice to her career in 1992 at the University of South Florida She also has completed the coursework for an Ed.D. in Counseling Psychology. Sharon is the founder and President of Building New Horizons, Inc. and Creating Better Brains, DBA. Her intention is to help all who she comes in contact with to “build new horizons” thru “creating better brains”.
I attended St Joseph Hospital School of Nursing in Syracuse NY and graduated in 1972 as a Registered Nurse. I worked as an RN at a Psychiatric Hospital in Syracuse NY. In 1974 I moved to Long Island NY and worked at Glen Cove Hospital as an RN in an Outpatient Drug Abuse Treatment Center.. I was co-author of a paper titled “The Varied Role of Nurses in an Outpatient Drug Treatment Program."
I graduated from Long Island University with a BS in Nursing in 1978. I taught Psychiatric Nursing at my alma mater St Joseph Hospital School of Nursing in Syracuse NY from 1979 until 1985. I graduated from the University of South Florida in 1993 with an MSN. I have worked as a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner in Community Mental Health, private practice, and for the last 20 years have worked for the Veterans Administration as an ARNP seeing veterans at the New Port Richey outpatient clinic.
Blaine has a passion for helping others heal, being the positive change the world needs, and leaving others better than when she found them. While most of her days are focused on prescribing medications, non-medication techniques and whole person wellness is what drives her. She is trained in Reiki, mindfulness techniques, yoga nidra, expressive arts and more.
Sessions with Blaine are always patient-focused and individualized. Every individual is unique so their plan of care should be too. You'll be heard, understood and supported. You'll also be pushed, when needed, to address topics that are uncomfortable to process as a technique to get you to your goals.
Modalities: Strength-Based, Positive Psychology, Trauma Focused, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Mindfulness-Based (MBCT), Motivational Interviewing, and Behavior Modification
Dr. Marlon Vazquez, is a highly accomplished psychiatrist devoted to improving the mental health and quality of life for individuals of all ages. He specializes in addressing a wide range of mental health challenges, including PTSD, Anxiety, Depression, Men's Issues, Veteran's Issues, ADHD, Sleeping Disorders, Dementia and more.
Dr. Vazquez's journey in the field of psychiatry is marked by extensive academic training and hands-on experience, with dual board certifications in Adult and Geriatric Psychiatry. He completed fellowships in Geriatric Psychiatry and ECT-Neuromodulation. He continues further honing his skills in innovative treatment modalities, including Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS).
His dedication to excellence has earned him various awards and recognition, highlighting his resolute commitment to his profession and his mission to provide high-quality, compassionate mental health care.
Gabriel achieved Summa Cum Laude distinction upon earning his Master's of Science in Nursing from Herzing University. With over four years of devoted experience in the field of psychiatry, he stands as a Nationally Board-Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. Fluent in Spanish and proficient in Portuguese, Gabriel possesses a unique dedication and fervor for serving the Latin American community. His commitment to cultural inclusivity and linguistic diversity underscores his passion for delivering exceptional and tailored care within the realm of psychiatry.
He has a special interest in integrating complementary alternative healing into traditional medicine and tailoring each individual's plan for holistic healing.
Sydney Barfield MSN, PMHNP-BC was born in Columbus, Ohio and has lived across the US and abroad. She eventually settled and began her career in nursing in Orlando, Florida. Sydney used her bachelor’s in psychology from Duke University to create and implement educational events for youth focused on using visual arts to overcome mental health challenges.
Ms. Barfield then earned her bachelors of science and then masters in nursing at Louisiana College and Anderson University, respectively. She has psychiatric ER and inpatient experience across Florida. She is now studying the the role of arts in mental health care while pursuing her doctorate in nursing practice. Ms. Barfield is a board certified psychiatric nurse practitioner with broad experience in mental health and wellness.
Leonardo is a Board-Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) who brings a wealth of clinical expertise and a robust academic foundation to his practice. A multilingual communicator fluent in Spanish, Portuguese, and English, he effectively engages with a diverse patient population, fostering meaningful connections. Holding a Doctor of Nursing Practice degree from the University of Florida, Leonardo excels in delivering evidence-based psychiatric care tailored to individual needs.
Leonardo has extensive experience in addressing a wide range of mental health issues, including depression, anxiety, adjustment disorders, bipolar disorder, autism spectrum disorders, schizophrenia, complicated grief, ADHD, gender identity affirmations, parenting challenges, and support for victims of domestic violence.
Pain Medicine Inc. is an interventional pain management practice established in Lakeland Florida by Dr. Saqib Khan a quarter of a century ago. Our practice motto has always been “Walk in as a patient, walk out as a friend” Over the past 25 years the clinic has seen and treated thousands of patients through interventional and non-interventional conservative methods with very good results.
Our staff is highly trained, kind, and family-oriented. We welcome patients with candor and care and can assure you will walk out as a friend of the clinic. Patients enjoy modern conveniences like online appointment scheduling and integrated care. Our clinic keeps a very close communication and association with your primary care physician you’re referring physician. We can also keep very close contact with your family and continuously communicate your status if you desire so.
Pain Medicine Inc. specializes in back pain, sciatica, neck pain, and pain following back and neck surgeries. We have successfully treated hundreds of patients with severe arthritis, cancer, shingles, neuropathies, and trigeminal neuralgia. In the past 25 years, the clinic has successfully performed hundreds of intrathecal morphine pumps for chronic and cancer pain and has also done a large number of intrathecal baclofen pumps for multiple sclerosis, spasticity, and spinal cord injuries. The clinic is fully equipped to manage the refills and management of all these intrathecal delivery systems and currently manage just over one hundred patients with intrathecal baclofen and morphine pumps.
Pain Medicine Inc. has been the first and foremost in the field of spinal cord stimulation and has successfully performed hundreds of spinal cord stimulators. The new modality for pain rehab and rejuvenation of platelet-rich plasma has also offered at our institution. We will put a very sincere effort to keep you and everyone involved in your carefully informed of your diagnosis and treatment protocol.
To learn more about the available pain management techniques at Pain Medicine Inc, call the practice or book an appointment online.
Pragnesh Patel, MD, is a Florida licensed double board-certified general/adult psychiatrist practicing at Instic Health, which has locations in Plant City, Inverness, and New Port Richey, Florida. His mission is to provide compassionate, holistic psychiatric care to individuals living in the areas surrounding Tampa.
Dr. Patel served as the lead resident in the Department of Medicine at East Tennessee State University in 2015. He currently serves as the Medical Director at Instic Health, where Dr. Patel has developed high standards to offer better care to patients. He also served as the Vice-chair of Medicine at Tampa Community Hospital between 2016-2018.
He is currently very active with his clinical services at Tampa Community Hospital and Memorial Hospital of Tampa and provides comprehensive psychiatric assessments and addiction treatment. He offers traditional treatment, including psychopharmacological and psychotherapy.
To schedule an appointment with Dr. Patel and the team at Instic Health, call the nearest office, or book online today.
Instic Health is a premier psychiatric group with locations in Tampa, Plant City, New Port Richey & Inverness, Florida. The skilled team offers a wide array of psychiatry services for people of all ages.
The friendly, well-trained team removes boundaries to make transparent mental health care more widely accessible. Instic Health is a leader in providing quality health care while reducing costs for the communities they serve. At Instic Health, our providers specialize in diagnosing and treating many common mental health disorders.
The team at Instic Health offers psychiatric evaluation and medication management to restore your quality of life. The providers maintain their advanced credentials with continuing education, helping them stay abreast of the latest advances in mental health treatments.
The group maintains a sustainable business practice, automated workflow, and a zero-paper policy. Instic Health offers same-day appointments and emergency appointments with convenient locations across Florida. They accept a wide range of insurance plans, including Medicare and Medicaid coverage. We also offer tele psych and in-person visits.
Book an appointment with Instic Health by calling the nearest office or booking online today.
Dual board-certified Psychiatric and Family Nurse Practitioner with a strong history of success in the treatment of medical and psychiatric conditions. I am passionate about providing quality, compassionate, and comprehensive mental health services to adolescents and adults. I have strong clinical skills enhanced by natural ability to build rapport with patients and families. I follow evidence-based guidelines blended with clinical experience, personal observation, and intuition. I have been a Nurse Practitioner for 7 years with over 15 years working in hospitals, clinics, ALF's and group home settings.
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