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.
Nashwa Hasabout, MD received her medical degree from University of Szeged in Hungary. She did her training in psychiatry at Albany Medical College, Albany, NY, which has an excellent residency program devoted to training psychiatrist in psychotherapy treatment modalities that can be an effective tool used independently or in combination of psycho-pharmacological treatment to achieve emotional wellness. She completed her training in 2005 and she is board certified from the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. She held a position of assistant professor of psychiatry at the Department of Psychiatry at Albany Medical College from 2005 until 2012 when she moved to Illinois to practice community psychiatry. Dr. Hasabou is interested in her patient’s day to day experience, their backgrounds, their families, communities and cultures which enhances her ability to be empathetic and effective physician. Her clinical focus areas are women’s mental health and psychopharmacology.
“I totally enjoy my appointment’s with Dr Hasabou! She’s caring, patient, & a good listener. The secretaries always return my phone call’s and get me scheduled in a timely manner for my follow up’s. I appreciate Spectrum Behavioral!”
Semone West, MD is board certified in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Adult Psychiatry. She has provided psychiatric care for over 20 years in a variety of settings to children, adolescents, and adults with a holistic approach to evaluate and treat all of the different types of mental illness
She incorporates medical, psychological, developmental and social history to inform treatment. She specializes in treating trauma, substance abuse, self-injury, eating disorders, depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, attention deficit disorders, and other co-occurring mental illnesses.
Nayyar Afroz, MD, is a board-certified child, adolescent and general psychiatrist who graduated from Dow Medical College in Pakistan. She moved to the US and finished her residency at the University of Illinois Chicago campus followed by a fellowship in child and adolescent psychiatry at the University of Chicago. She has been practicing for over 17 years in private, community, and public sector roles. She utilizes insight oriented, interpersonal mindfulness, and cognitive behavioral approaches. She has a passion for working with young adults and adults with mood, anxiety, and trauma.
She has a passion for working with young adults and adults with mood, anxiety, and trauma. She has worked with people from diverse backgrounds and focuses on cultural psychiatry. She believes it is important to take a comprehensive approach with a bio-psycho-social perspective by bringing the maximum understanding of each individual’s needs.
Audrey is a board certified Psychiatric and Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. She treats psychiatric conditions using a holistic and bio-psycho-social approach. She has experience working with children, adolescents, and adults with a wide range of disorders. In 2018, She completed her Masters of Science in Nursing at the University of St. Francis. Prior to completing her Masters degree, Audrey has had extensive psychiatric nurse experience within multiple settings.
Arlene A Paden, MD, is a board certified adult psychiatrist who graduated from Howard University College of Medicine. She completed a psychiatric residency at LAC-USC Medical Center in Los Angeles. Practicing most of her years in private practice in Maryland, she came to Illinois in 2015. She is comfortable with general psychiatry: depression, anxiety disorders, women’s issues and complementary psychiatry.
Geeta Bansal, MD, is an Ivy-league trained, triple board-certified Neurologist and Psychiatrist with a primary focus in Neurology and Psychiatry. She, and her team, serve adults of all ages at A Ray of Hope: Great Lakes Institute of Neurology and Psychiatry, located in Libertyville, Illinois, and Kenosha, Wisconsin.
Dr. Bansal received her medical degree from Creighton University School of Medicine in Omaha, Nebraska. She completed residencies in Neurology and Psychiatry at the University of Pennsylvania. She then went on to complete a Neuromuscular fellowship at Northwestern University.
She and her team use their vast experience in Psychiatry, Neurology, and Neuromuscular conditions to provide high-quality care to all of their patients. As a result of their unique understanding of the deep connection between emotional and medical illnesses, they have the training necessary to distinguish between the physical and psychological causes of their patients’ various symptoms.
Dr. Bansal has a “down to earth” attitude, and she actively listens to the various needs of her patients. She prides herself on successfully engaging with patients, providing accurate diagnoses, and developing individualized care plans with proven long-term results. She is also fluent in Punjabi and English, proudly caring for a diverse patient population with a strong tie to the community.
Dr. Bansal received all three of her board certifications - Psychiatry, Neurology, and Neuromuscular medicine - from the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. She holds an affiliation with Advocate Condell Medical Center in Libertyville, IL. She is also the primary Neurologist consultant at the Cancer Treatment Centers of America in Zion, Illinois.
Practice
A Ray of Hope: Great Lakes Institute of Neurology and Psychiatry
Through active listening, empathy, respect, and partnership, I continue to deliver high quality, patient-centered care, utilizing the most recent evidence-based advancements in healthcare.
I am a Family Nurse Practitioner, and Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, and manage both chronic disease issues, as well as mental/behavioral health issues affecting all patients irrespective of their age, race, socio-economic status, sexual orientation, or natural origin.
I graduated from Governors State University and Northern Kentucky University as a Doctor of Nursing Practice. I have been helping patients for several years in appropriately diagnosing and treating their health issues.
I actively listen to, and gain understanding of every patient's perceptions of their symptoms and health care needs, and partner with them to provide treatments, education, and resources, that are tailored to manage and meet those needs.
“Mercy Abunaw is wonderful. Her positive energy is so refreshing and contagious! She took time to listen and share her own experience related to mine.”
Dr. Mercy Abunaw, FNP-C
Psychiatrist
2111 Plum St
Aurora, IL 60506
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Dr. Vijayta Bansal-Kapuria, MD
Neurologist 35.6 mi
Geeta Bansal, MD, is an Ivy-league trained, triple board-certified Neurologist and Psychiatrist with a primary focus in Neurology and Psychiatry. She, and her team, serve adults of all ages at A Ray of Hope: Great Lakes Institute of Neurology and Psychiatry, located in Libertyville, Illinois, and Kenosha, Wisconsin.
Dr. Bansal received her medical degree from Creighton University School of Medicine in Omaha, Nebraska. She completed residencies in Neurology and Psychiatry at the University of Pennsylvania. She then went on to complete a Neuromuscular fellowship at Northwestern University.
She and her team use their vast experience in Psychiatry, Neurology, and Neuromuscular conditions to provide high-quality care to all of their patients. As a result of their unique understanding of the deep connection between emotional and medical illnesses, they have the training necessary to distinguish between the physical and psychological causes of their patients’ various symptoms.
Dr. Bansal has a “down to earth” attitude, and she actively listens to the various needs of her patients. She prides herself on successfully engaging with patients, providing accurate diagnoses, and developing individualized care plans with proven long-term results. She is also fluent in Punjabi and English, proudly caring for a diverse patient population with a strong tie to the community.
Dr. Bansal received all three of her board certifications - Psychiatry, Neurology, and Neuromuscular medicine - from the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. She holds an affiliation with Advocate Condell Medical Center in Libertyville, IL. She is also the primary Neurologist consultant at the Cancer Treatment Centers of America in Zion, Illinois.
Practice
A Ray of Hope: Great Lakes Institute of Neurology and Psychiatry
Dr. Robert Kohn knows that the proper diagnosis leads to the proper treatment. He uses a Holistic concept of healing and views the patient as a whole, rather than just treating the symptoms. Dr. Kohn's approach is to assess your symptoms using a Biological-Psychological-Social framework.
Osteopathic medicine is a complete system of medical care. The philosophy is to treat the whole person, not just the symptoms. It emphasizes the interrelationships of structure and function, and the appreciation of the body's ability to heal itself.
I serve as Chief Medical Officer at Relief Mental Health. I am a board-certified neuropsychiatrist, quantitative electroencephalography (qEEG) diplomat, and an accomplished, executive-level medical administrator.
I am passionate, caring, and dedicated to the study of brain sciences. I draw on my knowledge and experience to find the best solution for each of my patients.
I specialize in the treatment of depression, OCD, and other mental health conditions. Using transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) in conjunction with state-of-the-art diagnostics, psychedelic therapy (SPRAVATO® esketamine nasal spray or IV ketamine), and other collaborative interventions, I have a track record of outstanding results.
I develop and apply a proprietary method of medication selection, and strongly believe that Deep TMS technology is highly effective in the treatment of psychiatric conditions, especially in cases where traditional methods have failed or proved an inadequate level of relief.
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.
Associates in Behavioral Science, located in Berwyn and West Dundee, Illinois, treats the full range of psychological and emotional conditions in people ages 9 and up. The highly trained team includes psychiatrists, nurse practitioners, psychologists, social workers, and professional clinical counselors.
The team understands the urgent needs of people with mental health disorders. They help patients get prompt care by scheduling fast appointments (usually within 24 hours) and making their services available seven days a week. They also have Spanish-speaking therapists on the team.
All patients undergo a comprehensive psychiatric evaluation. The team offers psychological testing and assessments for conditions ranging from ADHD and autism to dementia. People who need a pre-employment evaluation or clearance for surgery can also get their psychological testing performed at Associates in Behavioral Science.
Patients often turn to the team at Associates in Behavioral Science when they need psychotherapy for anxiety, depression, and bipolar disorder. The team also specializes in grief counseling and provides comprehensive care for all psychiatric conditions.
Associates in Behavioral Science offer medication management, prescribing psychiatric medications for current patients receiving therapy. The team offers individual, couples, and family therapy, as well as intensive outpatient group therapy.
As a holistic and service-minded behavioral health practice, the team often recommends alternative approaches, including acupuncture, meditation, and yoga.
People who need to restore their mental health and move forward into a thriving life will find the compassionate support they need at Associates in Behavioral Science. To learn more about their services, call the office or book an appointment online today.
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