BOARD CERTIFICATION

General Psychiatry
Addiction Psychiatry


EDUCATION

Northeast Ohio Medical University
Rootstown, OH
Doctor of Medicine

Kent State University
Kent, OH
Bachelor of Science


RESIDENCY

UCLA – San Fernando Valley Training Program
North Hills, CA
Psychiatry Chief Resident, Education


FELLOWSHIP

Cedars – Sinai Medical Center - Greater Los Angeles VA
Los Angeles, CA
Addiction Psychiatry


LICENSES & CERTIFICATION

California State Medical License
DEA License
DATA 2000 Waiver for Buprenorphine Prescription
LPS Certified


WORK EXPERIENCE

The Solstice Clinic
Los Angeles, CA
Psychiatrist

I provide diagnostic and treatment support via medication management and psychotherapy in an outpatient clinic setting. I formulate a psychiatric treatment plan and follow their progress during their involvement in the clinic. I also am the medical director and provide consultation for multiple substance treatment centers, evaluating and diagnosing patients admitted for psychiatric and addiction disorders (Restore Health and Wellness and Alta Treatment Center).

PAX House
Pasadena, CA
Psychiatrist

I oversee medication management for substance and psychiatric treatment for patients in a residential treatment facility. I review charts and procedures including medication records, lab testing, and therapy. I participate in treatment planning for patients and participate in their diagnosis and medication management as well.

St. Joseph Center
Venice, CA
Psychiatrist

I provide diagnostic and treatment support for homeless clients through the Integrated Mobile Health Team. I see patients in outreach with a mobile team to provide treatment and support as they are establishing improved living situations.