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.
I, Albert Quainoo, am a compassionate and dedicated board-certified Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) with over one year of experience in providing comprehensive care to individuals with acute and chronic mental health needs across the lifespan.
I am genuinely committed to supporting and improving the quality of mental care for all people, regardless of their challenges. My priority is prompt treatment and feedback. I engage with my patients holistically to build a therapeutic alliance to help them achieve their mental health goals. I am easily accessible and communicate regularly with my clients and families to answer questions regarding their care and educating them on their treatment plans. Throughout my career, I have gained valuable experience evaluating and managing many mental health conditions, including mood disorders, psychotic disorders, substance use disorders, ADHD, personality disorders, eating disorders and trauma related disorders.
Richard Young, MSN, APRN, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC, is an experienced psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner at Lifespan Psychiatry & Wellness Center in Houston, Texas. Dedicated to serving his patients and aiming to provide the highest standard of mental health care, Richard is known for delivering care with excellence and integrity.
Richard has over 23 years of staff Registered Nursing experience spanning nephrology, psychiatry, intensive care, education, information technology, and skill nursing. He also has over four years of Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing Practice experience and three years of Family Nursing Practice experience in outpatient clinics and Correctional Facilities.
He received a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from the University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston, Texas, followed by his Master of Science in Nursing (MSN). He then completed a Post Masters Certificate in Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing Practice at Frontier Nursing University in Hyden, Kentucky, followed by a Doctor of Nursing Practice (in progress).
Many psychiatric practices provide only medication prescriptions, but Lifespan Psychiatry & Wellness Center offers patient-centered, complete care, including psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and supportive therapy.
Taking an evidence-based and comprehensive approach to care, Richard leads with medication management and provides combined support therapy. He specializes in assisting patients with different mental disorders, including anxiety, ADHD, Autism, eating disorders, depression, PTSD, Schizophrenia, and Alzheimer’s.
He can also collaborate with psychiatrists and treatment teams and refer patients to other disciplines when needed.
Richard typically sees patients later in the afternoon and early evening, around 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. He warmly welcomes all patients to the Lifespan Psychiatry & Wellness Center and looks forward to caring for them across their lifespan.
Priti Palvadi, MD, is a neurologist at Houston Neurological Institute in Pasadena and Pearland, Texas.
Dr. Priti Palvadi attended Gandhi Medical College in Hyderabad, India. She then completed her neurology residency at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences in Little Rock, Arkansas, serving as Chief Resident in her final year. She then worked as Assistant Professor at the Little Rock VA hospital as a general neurologist for seven years.
Following that, she completed her clinical neurophysiology fellowship at the University of Texas Medical School at Houston, specializing in diagnostic sleep medicine, EMG, and EEG. She practiced in Baytown and also trained in sleep medicine during this period.
Dr. Palvadi is board-certified by the American Academy of Psychiatry and Neurology in Adult neurology and in sleep medicine. Dr. Palvadi provides neurological consultation for patients with a wide variety of neurological disorders including epilepsy, Parkinson's disease, multiple sclerosis, stroke, migraines, dementia, neuropathies, and sleep disorders.
Olawale is a Board Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with training in treating patients across lifespan and practice settings. His educational training was completed at Prairie View A&M and University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston. Olawale's approach focuses on creating an individualized, evidence-based, collaborative and comprehensive approach that promotes quality of life and the best health outcomes. Through active listening and thoughtful prompts, we can deploy treatment plans that targets remission and return to baseline. My areas of focus includes but are not limited to Depression, Anxiety disorders, Bipolar, Insomnia, Psychotic disorders, eating disorders, Trauma-Stressor related disorder.
“My time at Ask Valiant Care has been a godsend. Riya seems to have the unique blend of being an objective scientific professional who also has a big heart for people and caring for them. She can do both without comprising either. She continually gives feedback and answers questions. Makes us feel comfortable and informed at all times. I cannot imagine getting TMS treatment anywhere else.”
Funmi Akinrimisi is a Board Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. She completed her undergraduate degree in Nursing at Texas Tech University and completed her Master of Science in Nursing at Walden University. Before working in the NP role, Funmi has several years of experience in medical-surgical /Pediatric but specifically 10 years of experience in geriatric, adult, and child Psychiatry nursing.
Her passion for psychiatry nursing led her to pursue her master's in Psychiatry Nursing. Funmi believes in a holistic approach towards treatment and aims to address contributing factors leading to less than optimal life quality for her patients. She finds it important to explore both pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment methods while also incorporating good physical health and lifestyle changes. She has a special interest in treating mental disorder populations and reducing the stigma related to mental health.
I am board-certified in psychiatric mental health, and I am licensed in Texas and Kansas. I provide a safe space for you to heal and therapeutic environment to thrive. Reach out today, I am here to walk through that journey with you.
Dr. St. John has been in private practice in West Houston/Memorial since 2006. She treats adults ages 18 and up for a broad range of disorders including: ADHD, bipolar disorder, generalized anxiety, major depression, panic disorder, social anxiety disorder, and OCD. Her areas of specific interest include ADD/ADHD and treatment resistant depression.
Dr. St. John is one of few psychiatrists in Houston performing Transcranial Magnetic Therapy (TMS) for patients with treatment refractory depression. She adopted TMS into her practice in 2013 and has performed over 2,500 treatments.
Dr. St. John is also one of a few psychiatrists in Texas to utilize the FDA-cleared, computer-based QbTest to aid in the diagnosis and treatment of her ADD/ADHD patients.
As a patient in her practice, you can expect thorough evaluation, careful and empathic listening, and a thoughtful treatment plan individually designed with the aim of helping you achieve or regain wellness.
I am a Tri-Board Certified Psychiatric, Family, Emergency Room Nurse Practitioner. I have over 15 years of combined nursing experience in various health care settings.
With a focus on comprehensive healthcare, I specialize in aiding individuals dealing with anxiety, depression, and life transitions. Drawing from a wealth of experience, my expertise encompasses psychiatric assessment and evidence-based treatments for mental health conditions.
My approach involves holistic, patient-centered mental health care, crafting personalized plans that consider physical, emotional, and social well-being.
Continual learning is at the core of my practice, positioning me to contribute effectively to the evolving landscape of healthcare.
I am a board certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, and I specialize in assessing, diagnosing and treating the mental health needs of clients with psychiatric medication and psychotherapy. I am compassionate about exploring the challenges that individuals face and encouraging them to continue on this path called life. I understand that mental health is integral to overall well-being, and it takes great courage to seek help. I look forward to partnering with you to promote your mental wellness. Appointments are available for adult clients in Texas with EVENING and WEEKEND availability for services.
**Feel free to inquire about sooner availability!**
**Please note that scheduling an appointment does not guarantee the appointment will take place (you will be notified of appointment confirmation or if there is a conflict), nor does it establish a treating relationship. A treating relationship does not begin until the actual appointment occurs via video conference.**
Lauren D. Weaver, M.D. is a board-certified child neurologist at THINK Neurology for Kids in Katy, Texas. With additional training in epilepsy, Dr. Weaver specializes in interpreting EEGs (brain wave studies) in children with known or suspected seizures and collaborates with the other providers at THINK Neurology for Kids to manage and treat childhood epilepsy.
Dr. Weaver completed medical school at the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, followed by a combined residency training in pediatrics and child neurology at St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She later moved up to New York City for a fellowship in pediatric epilepsy at Columbia University. She has research experience in the study of malformations of cortical development and genetic epilepsies.
Originally from Austin, Texas, Dr. Weaver currently resides in Houston, Texas, with her husband and son. Prior to joining the THINK Neurology for Kids team in 2019, she was an assistant professor of neurology in the Departments of Child Neurology and Pediatric Epilepsy at Columbia University. While there, she treated patients in both the hospital and clinic settings, with additional responsibilities devoted to resident and medical student education.
Call THINK Neurology for Kids or use the online scheduling tool today to work with Dr. Weaver.
Priti Palvadi, MD, is a neurologist at Houston Neurological Institute in Pasadena and Pearland, Texas.
Dr. Priti Palvadi attended Gandhi Medical College in Hyderabad, India. She then completed her neurology residency at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences in Little Rock, Arkansas, serving as Chief Resident in her final year. She then worked as Assistant Professor at the Little Rock VA hospital as a general neurologist for seven years.
Following that, she completed her clinical neurophysiology fellowship at the University of Texas Medical School at Houston, specializing in diagnostic sleep medicine, EMG, and EEG. She practiced in Baytown and also trained in sleep medicine during this period.
Dr. Palvadi is board-certified by the American Academy of Psychiatry and Neurology in Adult neurology and in sleep medicine. Dr. Palvadi provides neurological consultation for patients with a wide variety of neurological disorders including epilepsy, Parkinson's disease, multiple sclerosis, stroke, migraines, dementia, neuropathies, and sleep disorders.
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