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.
Ashwin Gowda, MD is board certified in sleep medicine and psychiatry. He has been providing care to those in South Austin since 2002 and is currently the Medical Director of Texas Sleep Medicine. His medical practice offers consultations, sleep studies (in the lab and at home studies) and all ongoing care to ensure the best possible outcome. Common sleep disorders diagnosed and treated include snoring/obstructive sleep apnea, restless legs syndrome, insomnia, parasomnias and circadian rhythm disorders.
Dr. Gowda is board certified in Sleep Medicine and Psychiatry. His education includes a one-year medical internship at Robert Wood Johnson Hospital in New Brunswick, New Jersey, and a three-year residency in psychiatry at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota and a one year fellowship in sleep medicine at SUNY (State University of New York) in Stony Brook, New York.
Above all else, Dr. Gowda finds fulfillment in contributing to the well-being of every person he cares for. Dr. Gowda is married and has 3 boys. When he’s not helping people get a good night’s sleep, he enjoys spending time with his family, exploring the Austin food scene, bicycling and playing tennis.
Hello, I am Erin Cloke, a board certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. A PMHNP can diagnose mental illness, prescribe medications, and provide therapy. I can help you identify stressors and discover ways to manage them. My approach is holistic and person-centered, with a goal of helping you understand the inner workings of your body and mind. We can find ways to identify and achieve your goals and improve your day-to-day life.
As a board-certified Psychiatric and Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP), Alexandra is licensed to prescribe psychiatric medications and provide supportive psychotherapy. She works with her patients to develop a plan tailored to address their unique mental health concerns and goals.
Alexandra earned both her Bachelor and Masters of Science degrees in Nursing from the University of Texas at Austin. She offers her specialized training and many years of experience in the nursing profession to support healing and promote mental health.
Alexandra collaborates closely with therapists and incorporates elements of mindfulness, self-compassion, and the mind-body relationship into her work. Alexandra sees adult patients and treats mood disorders, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorders (PTSD), and attention deficit hyperactivity disorders (ADHD), among others.
Samantha Symons, MD, is a board-certified psychiatrist serving adult patients at Bluebird Psychiatry in Austin, Texas. Dr. Symons offers patient-focused psychiatric care, including a therapeutic approach to medication management. She helps patients with mood disorders, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), among others.
Dr. Symons earned her Doctor of Medicine at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas, Texas, and completed her psychiatry residency at the Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston, South Carolina. She is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology and is affiliated faculty in the Department of Psychiatry at the University of Texas at Austin Dell Medical School.
Dr. Symons works with her patients to develop a genuine partnership in improving mental, emotional, and physical health. Her collaborative approach often includes the patient and their therapist to ensure treatment plans are well-rounded. With a focus on nurturing and connection, her goal is to help her patients lead healthy, fulfilling lives.
Through active listening and interaction with my patients, I am able to deliver the best, compassionate and cutting edge technology-driven psychiatric care to my patient who are struggling with Depression, Anxiety, Addiction, Bipolar Disorders, Stress, Psychosis, ADHD/ADD, Alzheimers' disease, Chemical and substance dependency. I utilize modern medications, talk therapy and recent innovations in Psychiatric, behavioral and mental health care to the benefit of my patients.
“Lloyd is extremely patient, kind and an excellent listener. I was really reeling and frustrated when I transferred care to Lloyd and he truly listened to me and provided the best care I could have. I am so much better today because of his expertise and knowledge regarding my care.”
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.
Through active listening and thoughtful questioning, I deliver high-quality care that utilizes the most recent advancements in psychiatry. I attend the psychiatric Congress each year to learn the most recent developments. I am especially interested in patients with substance use disorders, schizophrenic spectrum disorders, bipolar disorders, LGBTQ care, and PTSD- ages 10-100. I have 6 years' experience as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. I earned my Doctor of Nursing Practice degree at University of Texas at Austin. For 5 years I worked at the busiest clinic at the Center for Healthcare Services and at a busy in-patient acute care facility.
“Dr. I has been my psychiatrist for a few years now and she has seen me through some tough time. She has held me accountable, while simultaneously helping me set realistic goals to helped me grow into the person I am today. Dr. I had been the best psychiatrist I have ever had.”
Dr. Karen Inzurriaga, MSN, RN, PMHNP-BC
Psychiatrist
10807 Perrin Beitel Rd Ste 300
San Antonio, TX 78217
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.
Hello! Thank you for visiting our practice, and congratulations on taking the courageous step of prioritizing your mental health! I am a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner who graduated from the University of Missouri. I am a Texas transplant who has found a passion for serving our community– especially those who are LGBTQIA. Life is a journey; my job is to help you find the best pair of shoes for the walk! Some shoes may be too tight, too loose, or cause blisters. Together, we can find the best-fitting pair for you by integrating modalities from Western and Eastern therapies. In my free time, I like hanging out with my three cats (Baba Yaga, Bruja, and Benadryl) and my two rescue dogs (Pebbles and Madam Lady) and tending to my ever-growing array of plants!
I am a compassionate dual board-certified Family and Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner treating patients over lifespan, child, adolescent/teen, adult and geriatric. I like to meet you where you are. Each person has their own unique needs and background and, that is where I start. By using medications and non-med options, my patients have a variety of treatment modalities to choose from.
“Dr. Kolade Ajayi is very professional and efficient with concerns and questions. Him and his team are very sweet and respectful to myself and my husband which goes a long way when dealing with mental health issues. Dr. Ajayi is one of the best doctors i’ve had in a long time. My husband and I definitely recommend his office and staff!”
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