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.
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.
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.
M Rameen Ghorieshi, MD, MPH, of Palo Alto Mind Body in Palo Alto, California, cares for patients from the paradigm that mental and physical health are so strongly intertwined that one may not fully achieve either without striving for both. He is board-certified in Psychiatry, board-certified in Addiction Medicine, Adjunct Clinical Assistant Professor at the Stanford University School of Medicine, and Medical Staff at Stanford Health Care.
He completed his training at Stanford Hospital and Clinics and attended medical school at the Emory University School of Medicine, where he also received an advanced degree in behavioral sciences and health education from the Rollins School of Public Health. He treats a vast range of psychiatric conditions and helps those who wish to better understand themselves and their relationships.
His particular areas of interest include anxiety, depression, addiction medicine, whole body health, and coping with chronic or terminal medical illnesses. To best meet your specific needs, Dr. Ghorieshi will formulate a customized treatment plan, which may include psychotherapy, medications, and behavioral techniques.
Please note, although our practice is located in Palo Alto, we also serve many patients located in the surrounding Bay Area, such as South Bay, North Bay, East Bay, Peninsula, San Jose, and San Francisco
Hazel Parrish, LCADC, ICADC, BIP, is a licensed alcohol and drug counselor, author, and the founder and owner of Bridge the Gap Addiction and Mental Health Services, PLLC, in Louisville, Kentucky. She has over 30 years of experience in the field of mental health and looks forward to offering compassionate care to those in the greater Louisville metro area.
Professionally, Hazel wears many hats; she is a licensed clinical alcohol and drug counselor, a certified marriage and family therapist, peer support specialist, domestic violence batterer intervention provider (BIP), an ordained minister, and a moral reconation therapist (MRT). She is also a member of the International Certificiation and Reciprocity Consortorium (IC&RC).
Hazel graciously offers mobile visits and telehealth services to her clients while also providing a safe space for them to visit in her office.
Hazel started her education in social services at Peralta College in Alameda County, California. After earning her associate degree, she attended California State University, East Bay in Hayward, California, for her bachelor’s degree in sociology and her Master of Science degree in educational psychology. She started Bridge the Gap Addiction and Mental Health Services, PLLC, in 2004.
Throughout her career, Hazel has established herself as a highly qualified provider of rehabilitative services for substance abuse, domestic violence, and numerous mental health diagnoses.
She offers compassionate counseling services in group and individual settings and facilitates intensive outpatient treatment programs and residential treatment. She also oversees recovery programs, including Alcoholics Anonymous (AA).
After detailed assessments, Hazel guides patients through the process of recovery with a holistic and integrative approach.
In her personal life, Hazel is a mother to two children and a grandmother of eight. She is also active in her church as an assistant minister. She is currently working on expanding her practice to California while also working on new projects here in Louisville.
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Bridge The Gap Addiction and Mental Health Services, PLLC
I am a traditionally trained Psychiatrist, with double Board Certification status. After completing medical school and a first residency in psychiatry in Egypt, my journey brought me to the State University of New York, Downstate Medical Center, in Brooklyn, where I completed my four-year psychiatry residency training program. I subsequently joined the Yale University School of Medicine Law and Psychiatry program where I completed my fellowship in Forensic Psychiatry. My eclectic professional experience included working as a volunteer psychiatrist in Egypt with African and Middle Eastern refugees, survivors of torture and sexual traumas, working with 9/11 survivors and first responders during my years in New York, as well as LGBTQ+ refugees and asylum seekers in both the Middle East and the United States. After graduating from Yale, I was appointed as an Assistant Clinical Professor of Psychiatry at the Yale School of Medicine. Details about my services at www.rainbowpsych.com
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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