David Kalkstien, MD, PhD, and the experienced providers at David Kalkstein & Associates offer innovative and comprehensive psychiatric care to adults at locations in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware; Wilmington, Delaware; and Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Dr. Kalkstein completed his residencies in psychiatry and internal medicine at Drexel University College of Medicine and Hahnemann University Hospital in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. 

He went on to receive his Doctor of Medicine from the University of Miami Leonard M. Miller School of Medicine in Florida. Then, he completed his doctoral degree at the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia.

Dr. Kalkstein holds his medical licensure in Delaware and Pennsylvania and has over 30 years of experience. He specializes in the intensive treatment of severe and resistant depression and anxiety.

The practice offers expert psychiatric consultations that include a warm greeting, receptive listening, a thorough examination of family history and any past traumatic events, and a safe place for patients to share their concerns and goals. 

Providers are passionate about properly diagnosing depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and various mood disorders. A proper diagnosis is key to useful treatments. 

The practice offers treatments, including medications, psychotherapy, and meditative techniques. Innovative brain stimulation therapies like transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) and electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) help many treatment-resistant disorders. 

With the help of Dr. Kalkstein and his staff, patients have gone from being lethargic to getting a job in a week or more. The practice believes improved thought patterns and statements can greatly help mood and energy. 

Dr. Kalkstein’s intricate combination of curiosity and understanding of effective interventions helps to promote fast, strong recovery and helps patients lead fuller lives. 

David Kalkstein & Associates is currently only accepting patients needing advanced therapies. To book an appointment, call the practice today or reach out online.

Before becoming a board-certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, Tina was a certified Family Nurse Practitioner and a nationally board-certified Counselor. She started her career as a registered nurse working in critical care, PACU, psychiatry and all aspects of women's health, high risk obstetrics ,and OBGYN research. In her free time Tina likes to read, walk, ride her bike, practice yoga and spend time with her family.

Krista Panella is a board-certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner who attended Walden University. Krista has spent the last 17 years working her way up from Nursing Assistant to Master of Science PMHNP-BC. Working in dual diagnosis centers, CRCs, emergency rooms, infusion therapy, and young adult units. Finally, individual illness therapies and psychopharmacology are ideal for effective and efficient recovery. Krista's passion for nursing in the field of psychiatry is fueled by her desire to eliminate the stigma associated with mental health and substance use disorders. Krista is dedicated to making a difference in the lives of patients and their families. People are being educated about harm reduction and practical methods and strategies for reducing the negative effects of drug use and wellness therapy.

Samantha is a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with a wealth of experience in the mental health field. With a dedication spanning several years, Samantha specializes in diagnosing mental illnesses and prescribing medications to address mood disorders, anxiety, and ADHD. Samantha's approach to patient care is characterized by kindness, empathy, attention to detail, and a receptive attitude. She firmly believes in fostering a collaborative environment where clients feel understood and empowered on their journey to mental wellness. In addition to traditional psychiatric interventions, Samantha incorporates holistic approaches into her practice, recognizing the interconnectedness of mind, body, and spirit in achieving optimal mental health. Passionate about mental health advocacy, Samantha is committed to staying informed about the latest advancements in psychiatric care and regularly engages in professional development opportunities. Her unwavering dedication

Miss Fordjour is the founder of ROW Psychiatric Services. She is licensed and board- certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner in child, adolescent, and adult psychiatry. Miss Fordjour has over 13 years of extensive expertise in Nursing, spanning from cardiology to psychiatry. In her therapeutic approach Rosemary focuses on leveraging the unique strengths, challenges and needs of each individual by focusing on the positive. Rosemary's care is based on the premise that patients who require mental health care respond best to a combination of therapy and medication. She places special emphasis on the integration of a psychotherapeutic approach with careful and limited use of medication prescribed only when necessary.

Sudhir Aggarwal, MD, PhD, is a highly trained and compassionate neurologist dedicated to using the best and latest treatments to help patients live a long, meaningful life. He welcomes new and existing patients at his practice, Lower Merion Neurology PC, located in Paoli, Pennsylvania, and Narberth, Pennsylvaniaand serving the larger Main Line area, where his expertise in treatment options ensures that his patients maintain optimal neurological health.

Dr. Aggarwal specializes in treating stroke, migraines, seizures, multiple sclerosis, and Parkinson’s disease, in office and hospital settings. He offers comprehensive services for Alzheimer’s disease and other types of dementia. He also has extensive experience injecting Botox® to relieve muscle spasticity and migraine headaches. Dr. Aggarwal helps patients with chronic pain conditions such as complex regional pain syndrome find relief using non-opioid treatment options including Ketamine, Lidocaine and IVIg infusions.

After receiving his medical degree at Government Medical College, Patiala in Punjab, India, Dr. Aggarwal completed his neurology residency at Drexel University College of Medicine, Hahnemann University Hospital in Philadelphia. He then went on to finish fellowship training in Vascular Neurology at Rutgers University- New Jersey Medical School in Newark, NJ. Dr. Aggarwal is Board-certified in Neurology and Vascular Neurology.

Dr. Aggarwal brings a broad range of neurology experience to his practice, having worked at teaching and community hospitals and serving as the Medical Director of stroke services at a suburban community hospital. He holds academic appointments at Philadelphia’s Lewiz Katz School of Medicine at Temple University and Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine in Scranton, Pennsylvania.
Since earning a Doctor of Philosophy from the University of Tennessee Health Science Center in Memphis, Dr. Aggarwal has taken an active role in medical research. He has authored multiple articles and presented his work at numerous conferences, including the International Stroke Conference and meetings of the American Academy of Neurology. He has been invited to lecture on neurological topics and to participate in televised discussions on stroke and other neurological conditions.

As a patient listener and a caring physician, Dr. Aggarwal is popular among his patients and peers. He speaks English, Hindi, and Punjabi.

Dr. Aggarwal is currently accepting new patients at Lower Merion Neurology PC and looks forward to offering them, as well as current patients, exceptional neurological care.

 

Click here to read Dr. Aggarwal's CV

Sudhir Aggarwal, MD, PhD, is a highly trained and compassionate neurologist dedicated to using the best and latest treatments to help patients live a long, meaningful life. He welcomes new and existing patients at his practice, Lower Merion Neurology PC, located in Paoli, Pennsylvania, and Narberth, Pennsylvaniaand serving the larger Main Line area, where his expertise in treatment options ensures that his patients maintain optimal neurological health.

Dr. Aggarwal specializes in treating stroke, migraines, seizures, multiple sclerosis, and Parkinson’s disease, in office and hospital settings. He offers comprehensive services for Alzheimer’s disease and other types of dementia. He also has extensive experience injecting Botox® to relieve muscle spasticity and migraine headaches. Dr. Aggarwal helps patients with chronic pain conditions such as complex regional pain syndrome find relief using non-opioid treatment options including Ketamine, Lidocaine and IVIg infusions.

After receiving his medical degree at Government Medical College, Patiala in Punjab, India, Dr. Aggarwal completed his neurology residency at Drexel University College of Medicine, Hahnemann University Hospital in Philadelphia. He then went on to finish fellowship training in Vascular Neurology at Rutgers University- New Jersey Medical School in Newark, NJ. Dr. Aggarwal is Board-certified in Neurology and Vascular Neurology.

Dr. Aggarwal brings a broad range of neurology experience to his practice, having worked at teaching and community hospitals and serving as the Medical Director of stroke services at a suburban community hospital. He holds academic appointments at Philadelphia’s Lewiz Katz School of Medicine at Temple University and Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine in Scranton, Pennsylvania.
Since earning a Doctor of Philosophy from the University of Tennessee Health Science Center in Memphis, Dr. Aggarwal has taken an active role in medical research. He has authored multiple articles and presented his work at numerous conferences, including the International Stroke Conference and meetings of the American Academy of Neurology. He has been invited to lecture on neurological topics and to participate in televised discussions on stroke and other neurological conditions.

As a patient listener and a caring physician, Dr. Aggarwal is popular among his patients and peers. He speaks English, Hindi, and Punjabi.

Dr. Aggarwal is currently accepting new patients at Lower Merion Neurology PC and looks forward to offering them, as well as current patients, exceptional neurological care.

 

Click here to read Dr. Aggarwal's CV

Nina Patel, CRNP, is a certified psychiatric nurse practitioner at Alpine Psychiatry in King of Prussia (KOP), Pennsylvania. Nina takes pride in providing high-quality, personalized, and comprehensive care to all patients 12 years and up at the adult and child psychiatry practice. She offers both in-person and telemedicine appointments.

In 2019, Nina earned an Associate of Arts Degree in Nursing from Bucks County Community College in Newtown, Pennsylvania. Next, she received a Bachelor's in Nursing from Anderson University (AU) in Anderson, South Carolina, followed by her Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner in 2021, which she also obtained at AU.

Before joining Alpine Psychiatry, Nina worked as a Charge Nurse at Horsham Clinic in Ambler, Pennsylvania.

As a psychiatric nurse practitioner, Nina’s goal is to provide culturally informed mental health care to complex acute and chronic psychiatric disorders while having the patient play an active part in decision-making.

She is a committed and diligent professional in developing individualized care plans, collecting and analyzing patient data, and facilitating treatment. She is a highly effective communicator who uses verbal and nonverbal communication techniques with patients, their families, and colleagues.

During her patients’ initial visits, Nina aims to build therapeutic relationships with each individual, including adolescents, adult clients, and families, when providing personalized treatment plans.

Nina is passionate about working with clients, helping them to identify their strengths, and assisting them in working towards their goals.

David Kalkstien, MD, PhD, and the experienced providers at David Kalkstein & Associates offer innovative and comprehensive psychiatric care to adults at locations in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware; Wilmington, Delaware; and Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Dr. Kalkstein completed his residencies in psychiatry and internal medicine at Drexel University College of Medicine and Hahnemann University Hospital in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. 

He went on to receive his Doctor of Medicine from the University of Miami Leonard M. Miller School of Medicine in Florida. Then, he completed his doctoral degree at the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia.

Dr. Kalkstein holds his medical licensure in Delaware and Pennsylvania and has over 30 years of experience. He specializes in the intensive treatment of severe and resistant depression and anxiety.

The practice offers expert psychiatric consultations that include a warm greeting, receptive listening, a thorough examination of family history and any past traumatic events, and a safe place for patients to share their concerns and goals. 

Providers are passionate about properly diagnosing depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and various mood disorders. A proper diagnosis is key to useful treatments. 

The practice offers treatments, including medications, psychotherapy, and meditative techniques. Innovative brain stimulation therapies like transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) and electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) help many treatment-resistant disorders. 

With the help of Dr. Kalkstein and his staff, patients have gone from being lethargic to getting a job in a week or more. The practice believes improved thought patterns and statements can greatly help mood and energy. 

Dr. Kalkstein’s intricate combination of curiosity and understanding of effective interventions helps to promote fast, strong recovery and helps patients lead fuller lives. 

David Kalkstein & Associates is currently only accepting patients needing advanced therapies. To book an appointment, call the practice today or reach out online.

Stephanie is licensed as an Advanced Practice Nurse in the state of Delaware and certified as both a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner from The American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) and a Family Nurse Practitioner from The American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) which provides a framework for treatment of the whole person by understanding the intricate interaction between the biological, psychological, and social factors that influence a person’s health and wellbeing. She has 20 years of experience in the fields of child, adolescent, adult and geriatric psychiatry. She is committed to providing culturally sensitive patient centered care to individuals and families. Stephanie respectfully treats individuals suffering from depression, anxiety, attention deficit disorder, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and other psychiatric illnesses.

I have devoted my time caring for patients as a dual certified Family and Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner to create an impact in the health and mental well being of individuals in diverse communities. By providing unconditional acceptance of their symptoms in a stigma free-environment and encouraging self-advocacy, I have been able to encourage physical, emotional, and mental health recovery. Through encouragement, acceptance, and advocacy my patients have found recovery and healing that is meaningful and attainable, thereby influencing their personal desire for health promotion and self care

I have devoted my time caring for patients as a dual certified Family and Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner to create an impact in the health and mental well being of individuals in diverse communities. By providing unconditional acceptance of their symptoms in a stigma free-environment and encouraging self-advocacy, I have been able to encourage physical, emotional, and mental health recovery. Through encouragement, acceptance, and advocacy my patients have found recovery and healing that is meaningful and attainable, thereby influencing their personal desire for health promotion and self care

Dr. White, is a highly skilled mental health specialist at Restoring Foundations Psychiatric Counseling Center in Dover, Delaware. She has created a compassionate environment for her clients, delivering exceptional, patient-centered care.

Dr. White obtained her Bachelor of Science in Nursing at Adelphi University in Garden City, New York, and her master’s in nursing informatics at the University of Phoenix in Phoenix, Arizona. She obtained her Doctor of Nursing Practice, and Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner at Purdue University in Chicago, Illinois. 

Dr. White enjoys improving her patients’ mental health using psychotherapy, healthy lifestyle coaching, and medication management. She treats patients struggling with depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), trauma, substance abuse, and more. 

Dr. White welcomes new and existing clients to Restoring Foundations Psychiatric Counseling Center and looks forward to restoring their mental health and well-being.