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.
Dr. Anise Tatiana Wheeler, DNP, FNP. ANP, PMHNP.
I am a doctorate prepared-nurse practitioner holding dual certifications in psychiatry and family medicine. I hold a master degree in Health Care Management from Johns Hopkins University. I have also received my certification in Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) from Duke University School of Medicine. I seek to help my clients achieve their optimal state of wellness--mind, body & spirit, by using individualized evidence-based holistic approaches. I specialize in the management of mental disorders of adolescents ages 14 to 18, adults ages 18 to 65, and elderlies 65+. I combine conventional medication management with psychotherapy, psycho-nutrition (including daily intake of brain booster vitamins. My experience includes treating depression, anxiety, bipolar, spectrum disorders, PTSD, psychosis, ADHD, Addiction, stress, fibromyalgia, pain psychology, and insomnia. I currently collaborate with Dr. Kristel Carrington MD.
Welcome to my psychiatry practice. My name is Sanh Nguyen, and I am a board-certified psychiatrist with over 11 years of experience.
I am trained in Osteopathic medicine and have a holistic and integrative approach to psychiatry practice. I believe in treating the whole person, not just their symptoms. I offer both short-term and long-term psychotherapy in addition to psychopharmacology management. My goal is to help my patients achieve their best mental health by considering all aspects of their well-being, including their physical, emotional, and spiritual health.
I have significant experience working with patients who suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), substance use disorders, depression, anxiety as well as bipolar disorders and psychotic disorders. My approach to psychiatry is collaborative and patient centered.
Thank you for considering me as your psychiatrist. I look forward to the opportunity to work with you and help you achieve your best mental health.
Dr. Shareh Ghani, co-founder and Medical Director at Ocean Psychiatry, is a board-certified psychiatrist with over 29 years’ experience in mental healthcare. His special interests include Mood and Anxiety disorders, including Depression, Bipolar disorder, OCD, Panic disorder, and PTSD, as well as adolescent and adult ADHD. He has expertise in Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) and Spravato (Esketamine) treatments for treatment-resistant depression and anxiety. Colleagues and patients alike appreciate his honesty, effective communication skills, and genuine care for both clients and staff.
His commitment to lifelong learning for himself and others, combined with his holistic approach to mental health care, has made Ocean Psychiatry a forward-thinking and comprehensive psychiatric practice. The psychiatric providers and psychotherapists at Ocean Psychiatry collaborate closely to provide integrated care which is considered the gold standard and most effective approach for the treatment of psychiatric conditions. Dr. Ghani's leadership at Ocean Psychiatry is characterized by his trustworthiness, warmth, and extensive knowledge, which have drawn many exceptional practitioners to work with him.
He is currently accepting the following insurances: Anthem Blue Cross, Blue Shield of CA – Magellan, United Healthcare, Sutter Health, Kaiser, Cigna, Aetna, Medicare, Caremore, Alignment, and Tricare.
Michelle Kluczinske, PMHNP-BC, is an experienced psychiatric and mental health nurse practitioner at Ocean Psychiatry in Freemont, California. At the practice, Michelle offers compassionate and effective care to every patient she sees.
Michelle has experience in psychotropic medication management in outpatient and long-term care settings. She worked with patients 16 years old and over who experienced depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, PTSD, ADHD, and psychosis.
Her nursing experience includes working in inpatient psychiatric units, a psychiatric emergency department, psychiatric outpatient clinics, day programs, substance rehabilitation, and interventional psychiatry. Michelle has also been a clinical educator for the psychiatric-mental health rotation at nursing colleges.
Michelle believes in empowering patients through education and encouraging them to be active and collaborative in their care. She takes the time to really listen to her patients and partners with them to improve their health.
Michelle currently accepts both new and existing patients and looks forward to working with you at Ocean Psychiatry.
Julie Bergman, PMHNP, is a highly qualified psychiatric-mental health nurse practitioner with more than 20 years of professional experience. As the founder and owner of Grace Mental Health Resources, INC, in Folsom, California, Julie's primary goal is to help her patients reach their full potential physically, mentally, and emotionally to create the lives they have always wanted. Julie started her medical career serving in the U.S. Army. After graduating from Pacific Lutheran University (PLU) in Parkland, Washington, with a Bachelor of Science in nursing in 2001, she returned to school for her Master of Science in nursing administration. Julie graduated from the University of Phoenix in 2009 with her nursing administration degree. Later, she earned her adult nurse practitioner degree from Maryville University in St. Louis, Missouri. Today, she also holds professional certification as an adult geriatric nurse practitioner and a mental health nurse practitioner.
Stephanie Dong, M.D., is an adult psychiatrist at Touro University Medical Group in Stockton, CA with a strong commitment to patient care and medical education.
Dr. Dong earned her Doctor of Medicine at the Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University in Philadelphia, PA. She then completed her residency in Adult Psychiatry at the Los Angeles Count + University of Southern California Medical Center in Los Angeles, CA. During her senior year of residency, she was selected to serve as the Chief Resident of Inpatient Psychiatry.
Dr. Dong is board-certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. She also maintains professional membership with the Amerian Psychiatric Association.
Dr. Dong also serves as Assistant Program Director for the St. Joseph's Medical Center Psychiatry Residency Program in Stockton, CA. She has an immense passion for working with and mentoring resident physicians throughout their training.
Dr. Dong has extensive experience treating a wide array of psychiatric disorders in the outpatient setting, including mood disorders, anxiety disorders, OCD, PTSD, and psychosis. She also has a special interest in women's mental health. She is known for her patient-centric approach, taking the time to understand her patients, provide education regarding their diagnoses and treatment options, and empower them to make informed decisions about their mental health. Her treatment philosophy encompasses biological, psychological, and social considerations, reflecting her holistic approach to mental health care.
Outside of the office, Dr. Dong enjoyed spending time with her family, traveling, cooking and water coloring.
Christine Skotzko, MD, is a member of Touro University Medical Group and provides Consult & Liasion Services at St. Joseph's Medical Center.
Dr. Skotzko earned her Doctor of Medicine at the University of Rochester, School of Medicine and Dentistry in Rochester, New York. She then completed her internship at the West Los Angeles Veterans Affairs Facility
UCLA Neuropsychiatric Institute and Hospital in Los Angeles. Dr. Skotzko then went on to complete her residency at UCLA Neuropsychiatric Institute and Hospital.
At Touro University Medical Group, Dr. Skotzko takes a patient-centered approach to care, with a healthy respect for patient autonomy. She treats depression and anxiety associated with acute and chronic medical conditions and highly complex medical illnesses with psychiatric symptoms. She has an acute interest in population health, which aims to expand the impact of scarce psychiatric providers through collaborative and integrated medical care.
Dr. Skotzko is board-certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. She also maintains professional memberships with the American Psychiatric Association, the American Association of Emergency Psychiatry, the Association of Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry, and the Association of Physician Leaders.
Outside of the office, her hobbies include spending time with family, kayaking, hiking, and traveling.
Dr. Skotzko does not currently provide outpatient services but instead provides consultative services at St. Joseph's Medical Center.
Lawrence Suess, DO, is an integral part of the team at Touro University Medical Group providing Child & Adolescent Psychiatry services.
Dr. Suess is a diplomate and fellow of the American College of Osteopathic Neurologists and Psychiatrists (ACNOP). He has been in private practice for 30 years and recently joined Touro University as a Professor in Child Psychiatry. His responsibilities include teaching students and residents along with administrative roles. He is an AOA Health Policy Fellow with expertise in the economics of mental health delivery of care.
Central to his practice is the interrelatedness children have to their families, making successful treatment family centered. Consequently, education and collaboration are critical to making patients and their families develop attitudes and lifestyles that promote mental health while effectively addressing mental illness.
Dr. Suess earned his Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine from the Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine in Fort Worth. He then completed his internship and residency at Texas Tech Health Science Center in El Paso. He went on to complete his fellowship training at the University of South Alabama in Mobile.
Outside of the office, Dr. Suess is passionate about cooking and traveling.
Dr. Sangha specializes is a Vascular Neurology and Neurocritical Care specialist at Touro University Medical Group.
He attended St. George's University, West Indies, Grenanda. From there he completed his internship at SUNY Downstate in Brooklyn, NY before going into his neurology residency program at SUNY Upstate Medical University in Syracuse, NY. Dr. Sangha continued his education and attended a Vascular Neurology and Neurocritical Care fellowship program at Northwestern Memorial Hospital in Chicago, IL.
Dr. Sangha is board-certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, the United Council of Neurologic Specialties Neurocritical Care and the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology - Vascular Neurology and Neurology.
His special interests include traumatic brain injury (TBI), intracranial atherosclerosis, Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation and nutrition and lifestyle modification.
Dr. Sangha holds professional memberships with the American Academy of Neurology and the American Heart Association.
Philosophy of Care:
In the realm of medicine, my practice is a sacred journey, a quest into the heart of humanity. My philosophy of care is an unyielding marriage of compassion and relentless intellectual pursuit. I see each patient, not as a case, but as a fascinating tapestry of stories interwoven with physiology and psychology.
I strive to view every person holistically, acknowledging the intricate interplay of mind and body, emotion and ailment, environment and gene. I am perpetually curious, yearning to discover, to delve beneath the surface, to truly understand and address the root causes of distress.
My passion for neurology is not only confined to the scientific rigor it demands, but it also lies in the unique personal narratives that each neuron carries. I listen with empathy, eager to understand each patient in their entirety, their experiences, fears, hopes and dreams.
In the face of adversity, I commit to being a pillar of strength, of reassurance. My mission is to illuminate the path to recovery, ensuring that each patient feels seen, heard and valued. This is my calling, my duty, my unwavering promise: to provide care that's a blend of science and compassion, to preserve dignity, and to foster healing and resilience.
Dr. Sangha provides inpatient care at St. Joseph's Medical Center in Stockton, CA.
Stephanie Dong, M.D., is an adult psychiatrist at Touro University Medical Group in Stockton, CA with a strong commitment to patient care and medical education.
Dr. Dong earned her Doctor of Medicine at the Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University in Philadelphia, PA. She then completed her residency in Adult Psychiatry at the Los Angeles Count + University of Southern California Medical Center in Los Angeles, CA. During her senior year of residency, she was selected to serve as the Chief Resident of Inpatient Psychiatry.
Dr. Dong is board-certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. She also maintains professional membership with the Amerian Psychiatric Association.
Dr. Dong also serves as Assistant Program Director for the St. Joseph's Medical Center Psychiatry Residency Program in Stockton, CA. She has an immense passion for working with and mentoring resident physicians throughout their training.
Dr. Dong has extensive experience treating a wide array of psychiatric disorders in the outpatient setting, including mood disorders, anxiety disorders, OCD, PTSD, and psychosis. She also has a special interest in women's mental health. She is known for her patient-centric approach, taking the time to understand her patients, provide education regarding their diagnoses and treatment options, and empower them to make informed decisions about their mental health. Her treatment philosophy encompasses biological, psychological, and social considerations, reflecting her holistic approach to mental health care.
Outside of the office, Dr. Dong enjoyed spending time with her family, traveling, cooking and water coloring.
Dr. Sangha specializes is a Vascular Neurology and Neurocritical Care specialist at Touro University Medical Group.
He attended St. George's University, West Indies, Grenanda. From there he completed his internship at SUNY Downstate in Brooklyn, NY before going into his neurology residency program at SUNY Upstate Medical University in Syracuse, NY. Dr. Sangha continued his education and attended a Vascular Neurology and Neurocritical Care fellowship program at Northwestern Memorial Hospital in Chicago, IL.
Dr. Sangha is board-certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, the United Council of Neurologic Specialties Neurocritical Care and the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology - Vascular Neurology and Neurology.
His special interests include traumatic brain injury (TBI), intracranial atherosclerosis, Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation and nutrition and lifestyle modification.
Dr. Sangha holds professional memberships with the American Academy of Neurology and the American Heart Association.
Philosophy of Care:
In the realm of medicine, my practice is a sacred journey, a quest into the heart of humanity. My philosophy of care is an unyielding marriage of compassion and relentless intellectual pursuit. I see each patient, not as a case, but as a fascinating tapestry of stories interwoven with physiology and psychology.
I strive to view every person holistically, acknowledging the intricate interplay of mind and body, emotion and ailment, environment and gene. I am perpetually curious, yearning to discover, to delve beneath the surface, to truly understand and address the root causes of distress.
My passion for neurology is not only confined to the scientific rigor it demands, but it also lies in the unique personal narratives that each neuron carries. I listen with empathy, eager to understand each patient in their entirety, their experiences, fears, hopes and dreams.
In the face of adversity, I commit to being a pillar of strength, of reassurance. My mission is to illuminate the path to recovery, ensuring that each patient feels seen, heard and valued. This is my calling, my duty, my unwavering promise: to provide care that's a blend of science and compassion, to preserve dignity, and to foster healing and resilience.
Dr. Sangha provides inpatient care at St. Joseph's Medical Center in Stockton, CA.
Richard B. Riemer, DO, is a specialist in neurology at Touro University Medical Group. Dr. Riemer treats all neurologic conditions with an emphasis on neuromusculoskeletal and spine disorders.
Dr. Riemer earned his Doctor of Medicine from the AT Still University, Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine in Kirksville, Missouri. He then completed his internship at Tucson General Hospital in Arizona and his residency at the University of California Davis in Sacramento.
Dr. Riemer is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.
At Touro University Medical Group, Dr. Riemer performs a wide variety of neuromusculoskeletal and spine procedures. He takes a special interest in performing EMGs and other nerve conduction studies.
Dr. Riemer has been endowed with numerous awards throughout his career, including Outstanding Educator of the Year (UC Davis Neurology), Physician of the Year (Osteopathic Physicians and Surgeon), and Volunteer Faculty (UC Davis).
Outside of the office, his interests include swimming, ice hockey, reading, and cooking.
