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. Medina will treat you with undivided attention, in a non-judgmental environment with mutual respect and open communication to develop skills, find your inner strengths and happiness during and after treatment .
Loretta Armstrong is a dedicated Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) with over a decade of experience in the field of patient care. Throughout her career, she has demonstrated an unwavering commitment to providing compassionate and comprehensive care to individuals facing a range of psychiatric disorders.
After earning her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Governors State University, Loretta began her career as a registered nurse in various settings, including acute care, community health, and outpatient clinics. Her hands-on experience in these roles reinforced her passion for mental health, prompting her to pursue further education. Loretta obtained her Master of Science in Nursing with a specialization in Psychiatric Mental Health from Northern Kentucky University, where she honed her skills in assessment, diagnosis, and evidence-based treatment modalities.
As a PMHNP, Loretta is adept at managing a wide spectrum of mental health issues, including anxiety disorders, depression, bipolar disorder, and schizophrenia. She is known for her holistic approach, integrating both pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions tailored to meet each patient's unique needs. Loretta emphasizes the importance of building strong therapeutic relationships, fostering trust and open communication with her patients, which she believes is fundamental in facilitating effective treatment outcomes.
In addition to her clinical practice, Loretta is deeply committed to education and advocacy in mental health. She frequently participates in community outreach initiatives aimed at reducing stigma associated with mental illness and improving access to mental health services. Loretta has also been involved in training and mentoring nursing students and new practitioners, sharing her wealth of knowledge and experience to inspire the next generation of healthcare providers.
Jacqueline Arant, APRN, NP, is a dedicated nurse practitioner at Relief Mental Health in Chicago?s Lakeview neighborhood. She provides medication management services and specializes in the administration of SPRAVATO�, the only FDA-approved intranasal esketamine for adults with treatment-resistant depression or major depressive disorder with suicidal thoughts or actions. This groundbreaking treatment option reflects Jacqueline?s commitment to staying at the forefront of mental health care and providing comprehensive solutions to her patients.
Jacqueline is known for her ability to put patients at ease, creating a welcoming and supportive atmosphere where they can address their concerns comfortably. Her goal is to ensure that every patient leaves with a positive treatment experience and eagerly anticipates their next visit.
Amanda S. Kleinman, MD, is a well-regarded psychiatrist-psychotherapist with a private practice – Amanda S. Kleinman, MD – in Chicago, Illinois, located in the John Hancock building. Dr. Kleinman is board-certified through the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (ABPN). She graduated from Columbia University in New York City with a bachelor’s degree in art history. She received her medical degree at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine in Chicago and completed her internship and residency in psychiatry at the University of Washington in Seattle.
Dr. Kleinman is an effective teacher who was awarded the Resident Teacher of the Year twice while working as an assistant professor at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago. During that time, Dr. Kleinman developed outpatient clinical training for medical students and residents and served as the director of Rush’s outpatient psychiatry clinic.
Dr. Kleinman has specialized training in psychodynamic/psychoanalytic psychotherapy through the Chicago Center for Psychoanalysis (CCP), where she is a member. Dr. Kleinman is committed to ongoing learning and actively engages in coursework through CCP. Dr. Kleinman also has training in Transference-Focused Psychotherapy (TFP) and has worked with with Frank Yeomans MD PhD, Jill Delaney LCSW, and Mark Petrini MD.
Dr. Kleinman sees adult patients between the ages of 21yo and 65yo. She conducts therapy on a once or twice weekly basis, and will set up visit frequency on a case by case basis. Dr. Kleinman does not see patients who are seeking only medication-management services, but will provide medication as needed to patients in therapy.
Dr. Kleinman approaches each patient with openness and warmth. She takes time to fully assess every patient’s individualized needs with a thoughtful evaluation. Dr. Kleinman helps patients embark on a meaningful journey towards deeper foundations of self-awareness, improved interpersonal functioning, and a more integrated sense of self.
“There is no sugar-coating it: working with Dr. Kleinman has been difficult. In so many ways a part of me has stubbornly fought, kicking and screaming, against the changes that she—and, on some level, I—knew that I needed to make in order to live a more fulfilling and connected life. This is because the process that I undertook in her care has been, at times, painful. I persisted in seeing her and during those painful bouts, despite feeling a compulsion to quit, and I'm so glad for that. Dr. Kleinman is patient, open-minded, and very intelligent; for these traits she is a tremendous confidant and companion for what is ultimately a self-directed journey. Looking back after nearly two years of working with her, I am astounded by how much better equipped I feel to face my life, both its challenges and rewards, now and into the future. I'm very grateful and couldn't recommend Dr. Kleinman more highly.”
“Dr sends meds to the wrong pharmacy every time. I specified where to send them on documents & verbally during the appointment but they’re still sent to the wrong place. The pharmacy they’re sent to isn’t even one of the places I wrote down or told them. How?! It’s almost as if they’re not paying attention.”
“Carley is very upbeat and thorough when talking with her. She cares whether there are other issues to discuss or not. She's careful about the prescriptions she writes to make sure that they are working or not.
Overall she's great at what she does. ”
“Zach is always so caring. We first started seeing Zach when my child was 5 years old. He has always made her feel at ease. Has always explained things that didn't make sense for her to her in a way she understood. She is very introverted and shy but always feels good talking to Zach. She will ask me about things that have to do with her diagnosis and I tell her that I am not sure. So she proceeds to tell me, "next time I go with Zach I have to mention it to him" This speaks volumes to me. ”
Dr. Kishwar Ali completed her medical education at Sind Medical College and residency training at Loyola University Medical Center in Maywood, Illinois. She holds board certification from the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology and has 30 years of experience in treating a wide range of psychiatric disorders. As a Fellow of the American Psychiatric Association, Dr. Ali is dedicated to providing comprehensive care to patients aged 12 and older. She was the first in the DuPage County area to utilize Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) for the treatment of adult and adolescent depression and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). She offers both telehealth and in-office consultations to accommodate diverse patient needs and speaks English and Urdu/Hindi. Dr Ali’s special interests include treating patients with Addictions, eating disorders, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, and Major depressive disorder. Dr. Ali is associated with Linden Oaks Hospital and Edward Hospital.
Dr. Babatunde Idowu Ogundipe, MD, MPH, is a Diplomate of the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, Inc. and the American Board of Medical Specialties. He graduated Doctor of Medicine from Tufts University School of Medicine, Boston, MA. He completed his residency in Family Medicine at Cook County - Loyola Provident, Chicago, IL, and Psychiatry at Meharry Medical College, Nashville, TN. He also received his Multidisciplinary Master of Public Health at the University of Pittsburgh Graduate School of Public Health, Pittsburgh, PA.
His past experiences include Neighborhood Family Practice, Oak Park, IL, Fred Richardson M.D., where he does home visits for Medical / Psychiatry patients. Washington DC VA Medical Center, Washington, DC, where he mainly focused on the evaluation and management of geriatric patients with complex medical/psychiatric problems, including PTSD and other anxiety disorders, depression, dementia subtypes, schizophrenia or psychotic disorders, bipolar disorder, traumatic brain injury, sleep disorders, hypothyroidism, metabolic syndrome, and Parkinson's disease. Inventiv Health Clinical, LLC, Nashville, TN, where he monitored clinical sites to ensure adherence to standard protocols and safety requirements.
He also contributed to several publications, such as "Remaking the American Health Care System: A positive reflection on the Affordable Care Act with emphasis on Mental Healthcare." - Journal of Health Care for the Poor and Underserved and "Unphosphorylated SR-like Protein Np13 Stimulates RNA Polymerase II Elongation." - PLoS ONE.
Overall, he has extensive training and interest in geriatric psychiatry (including but not limited to diagnosis and management of neurocognitive disorders) and PTSD, ADHD, sleep, movement, psychotic, anxiety, and mood disorders (including TMS for depression). He has a strong passion for his work and derives satisfaction in building a solid therapeutic alliance with his patients to overcome their functional limitations.
Loretta Armstrong is a dedicated Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) with over a decade of experience in the field of patient care. Throughout her career, she has demonstrated an unwavering commitment to providing compassionate and comprehensive care to individuals facing a range of psychiatric disorders.
After earning her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Governors State University, Loretta began her career as a registered nurse in various settings, including acute care, community health, and outpatient clinics. Her hands-on experience in these roles reinforced her passion for mental health, prompting her to pursue further education. Loretta obtained her Master of Science in Nursing with a specialization in Psychiatric Mental Health from Northern Kentucky University, where she honed her skills in assessment, diagnosis, and evidence-based treatment modalities.
As a PMHNP, Loretta is adept at managing a wide spectrum of mental health issues, including anxiety disorders, depression, bipolar disorder, and schizophrenia. She is known for her holistic approach, integrating both pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions tailored to meet each patient's unique needs. Loretta emphasizes the importance of building strong therapeutic relationships, fostering trust and open communication with her patients, which she believes is fundamental in facilitating effective treatment outcomes.
In addition to her clinical practice, Loretta is deeply committed to education and advocacy in mental health. She frequently participates in community outreach initiatives aimed at reducing stigma associated with mental illness and improving access to mental health services. Loretta has also been involved in training and mentoring nursing students and new practitioners, sharing her wealth of knowledge and experience to inspire the next generation of healthcare providers.
“Zach is always so caring. We first started seeing Zach when my child was 5 years old. He has always made her feel at ease. Has always explained things that didn't make sense for her to her in a way she understood. She is very introverted and shy but always feels good talking to Zach. She will ask me about things that have to do with her diagnosis and I tell her that I am not sure. So she proceeds to tell me, "next time I go with Zach I have to mention it to him" This speaks volumes to me. ”
