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Dr. Ellen Edgar is the president of Complete Neurological Care, P.C. in New York and Florida. She is an American Board Certified Neurologist who holds double board certification from The American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (ABPN) and The American Board of Clinical Neurophysiology (ABCN).

Dr. Edgar and her professional team help patients (ranging in ages from adolescents to adults) with all types of diseases affecting the brain, spinal cord, nerves and muscles. She is an active member of the AAN and AANEM. Dr. Ellen Edgar received her post-graduate training in Neurology at SUNY Downstate Hospital – SUNY Downstate School of Medicine.

To continue her medical training at GWU Hospital, Dr. Edgar enrolled into a very competitive and highly skilled neurological fellowship in combine Electrophysiology (NCS/EMG/EP/EEG). She was under the close watch of Dr. Perry Richardson, one of the leading neurologist and an authority in Botox applications for chronic headaches, spasticity, dystonia etc., and Dr. John Kelly, a nationally recognized published author (internationally recognized authority in neuromuscular conditions).

Tamara Goodman, MD, is one of the exceptional neurologists practicing at Complete Neurological care, which has locations in Forest Hills and Queens, and the Financial District, Midtown, and in Manhattan, plus Valley Stream and Hicksville, New York, and Passaic, New Jersey. She is board-certified in neurology by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. 

After obtaining her medical degree from the American University of the Caribbean School of Medicine, she completed a medical internship at Flushing Hospital Medical Center and subsequently pursued her residency in neurology at the Northwell North Shore University Hospital- Zucker School of Medicine affiliated with Hofstra University. She continued at North Shore Hospital for a Fellowship in epilepsy and electroencephalography (EEG).

Dr. Goodman holds certifications in Botox® therapy for various conditions, including chronic migraine, cervical dystonia, and TMJ dysfunction. She speaks English and Russian, which makes her accessible to patients from a variety of cultural backgrounds. Dr. Goodman welcomes new patients to the practice who are seeking advanced patient-centered care for a wide array of neurological disorders such as vertigo, headache, syncope, memory loss, concussions, neuropathic pain, and epilepsy.

Dr. Maja Ilic is an American Board Certified Pediatric Neurologist, Epileptologist, and Neurophysiologist with over 15 year of experience. Dr. Ilic also holds board certifications from The American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (ABPN).

She completed her Pediatrics residency at Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, NY and Neurology training at State University of New York after which she enrolled into a highly competitive combined neurological fellowship in Epilepsy and Clinical Neurophysiology (NCS/EMG/EP/EEG) at Columbia University New York-Presbyterian Hospital, NYC, one of the best Comprehensive Epilepsy Centers in the country.

Dr. Ilic has co-authored research papers and medical reviews in the areas of Pediatric Neurology, Epilepsy, and Neurophysiology. She provides general and specialized care to children and adults with conditions related to the brain and nervous system.

Dr. Maja Ilic has been selected by Castle Connolly as TOP PHYSICIAN and has received TOP NEUROLOGIST 2016 award.

Dr. Ilic is an active member of American Academy of Neurology (AAN), American Clinical Neurophysiology Society (ACNS) and American Epilepsy Society (AES).

Dr. Micic specializes in neurology and pediatric neurology. She earned her medical degree from the University of Nis Faculty of Medicine, serving multiple locations across NY. Dr. Micic completed an internship at Clinical Center Nis in Serbia after obtaining her medical degree. Later, she also completed her fellowships in child neurology, one at the University of Belgrade, Serbia, one at the State University of New York, Stony Brook and another at the Baylor College of Medicine, Texas Children’s Hospital. Highly qualified, she also completed her residency in pediatrics at the Children’s Hospital of New Jersey at Newark Beth Israel Medical Center. Dr.

Samuel Apeatu, MD, is a skilled, board-certified neurologist practicing at Complete Neurological Care. The practice has locations in Forest Hills and Queens, and the Financial District, Midtown, and in Manhattan, plus Valley Stream and Hicksville, New York, and Passaic, New Jersey. Additionally, in offices in Boca Raton and Boynton Beach, Florida.

Dr. Apeatu obtained his medical degree from the University of Ghana Medical School in West Africa. He completed his pediatric residency training at New York Medical College, Lincoln Hospital Affiliation. He then completed his pediatric neurology fellowship at Schneider Children’s Hospital Long Island Campus for the Albert Einstein College of Medicine. Dr. Apeatu was also a fellow at Long Island Jewish Medical Center for epilepsy and electroencephalography. Prior to joining the Complete Neurological Care family, he’s worked in multiple neurology units throughout New York City and Pennsylvania.

Dr. Samuel Apeatu is a published and board-certified pediatric neurologist from the American Board of Pediatrics. Additionally, he is an active member of the American Academy of Neurology, the Child Neurology Society, and the American Medical Association.

I am double Board Certified in General Psychiatry and Child & Adolescent Psychiatry. I listen carefully and with no judgement, only compassion. I ask questions, order laboratory data and collect rating scales before coming to a working diagnosis. I provide psycho-education on condition(s) and discuss various treatment options before determining an individualized treatment plan. I’m always eager to answer any questions and I’m open to feedback. Finally, I provide brief psychotherapy and other mental health interventions during sessions on an as needed basis whenever time allows. I may make referrals to clinical psychologists or mental health and/or substance use counselors when appropriate.

Reginald J. Sincere, PMHNP-BC, is a seasoned board-certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner and Adult and Adolescent Psychiatrist at Sincere Psychiatry in Delray Beach, Florida. Mr. Sincere, who also goes by Reginald, provides patient-centered care to Delray Beach and South Florida residents.

Reginald takes a personalized approach with every patient and sees the patients as a whole. When working to find the concern or problem, he recognizes that no one person is the same and considers past medical history, demographic, financial background, and social history. He is focused on identifying the root and maintains a very in-depth approach.

He is proud to provide his patients with psychiatric mental health telemedicine, making psychiatric mental health care more convenient and accessible.

With telemedicine, you don’t need to drive to your doctor’s clinic or office, worry about parking, walking, or sit in a waiting room when you’re not feeling well. You can see your practitioner or doctor from the comfort of your home.

Also, virtual visits can be easier to fit into your everyday schedule. Depending on your schedule specifics, you might not have to take leave from work or arrange for child care with telemedicine.

In addition to serving the psychiatric population in different sectors, Reginald has also precepted nursing students at various institutions in the South Florida region, such as Wilkes University in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, and South University in Savannah, Georgia.

I am a patient-focused Foreign Physician and now Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner in the USA with many years of successful experience in Mental Health Disorders, implementing the best diagnosis, education, and treatment criteria available to cure or alleviate Mental Health suffering, focusing on providing high-quality personal levels of healthcare to patients to achieve the desired outcome. I speak 3 languages (English, Spanish and Portuguese) and have a lot of experience attending patients with different cultural background.

Flavia van Riel, MD is a leading psychiatrist treating patients throughout the greater Miami area from her private, boutique practice in Miami Beach and Miami, Florida. Dr. van Riel provides services including psychotherapy, relationship counseling, psychiatry consultations, medication reviews, and treatment for anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder and other mood disorders, as well as Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia. Dr. van Riel has been in practice for 17 years, providing her patients with highly personalized care and attention.

Dr. van Riel earned her medical degree at the University of Buenos Aires School of Medicine before serving her psychiatry residency at Jackson Memorial Hospital in the University of Miami program. She also completed a fellowship in geriatric psychiatry at Jackson Memorial Hospital - University of Miami Fellowship program. Dr. van Riel works with patients ranging in age from adolescence to elderly but does not work with children. Patients benefit from her experience and compassionate attentive approach to psychiatric care.

Dr. van Riel does not accept insurance but she does provide the necessary paperwork for PPO insurance reimbursement. There is no screening process for Dr. van Riel’s practice. If a patient calls for a consultation or appointment, the office or one of her staff members will respond within 24 hours. In most cases, she evaluates the patient for approximately 60 minutes in person, at the time of the initial psychiatric evaluation. She looks forward to meeting new patients at her offices in Miami Beach and Coral Gables, Miami.

Dr. Delia E Nieves-Arvelo is a bilingual (Spanish) Board certified Adult Psychiatrist.

Dr. Nieves-Arvelo received her medical degree from Pontificia Universidad Catolica Madre y Maestra, before moving to New York to complete her residency at Lincoln Medical and Mental Health Center in affiliation with Weill Medical College and Cornell University. After completing her residency, Dr. Nieves-Arvelo moved to San Diego to work for Kaiser-Permanente in various settings such as outpatient, inpatient, consultation liaison, and chemical dependence/dual diagnosis programs.

She has vast experience providing psychiatric care to patients from Hispanic backgrounds whose preferred language is Spanish. Dr. Nieves-Arvelo is a compassionate and patient-driven psychiatrist who takes time and dedication for the well-being of her patients. In addition to psychopharmacology, she uses motivational interviewing as well as supportive therapy.

“If you want to live a happy, tie it to a goal, not to people or objects” by Albert Einstein

I am dual board certified child, adolescent and adult psychiatrist. I see clients from age 12 and up. People come to treatment for all sorts of reasons — anxiety, depression, trauma, difficulty functioning at work or school, family conflict, challenges in relationships, low self-esteem, or simply a desire to learn more about themselves. As a child, adolescent, and adult psychiatrist with expertise in both medication management and psychotherapy, I can help patients develop a treatment plan that meets their needs. My style is guided by warmth and flexibility, with the goals of helping patients build insight and reduce symptoms. I create individualized treatment plans, assessing patients' goals, unique life experiences, and biological risk factors. While medication is useful in some cases, I am dedicated to helping my patients achieve lasting change through therapy as well.

Dual Board-Certified Nurse Practitioner in Psychiatric-Mental Health and Family Medicine, also holding foreign physician qualifications, and boasting a rich 25 years of clinical background, and a demonstrated career-long commitment to providing safe, patient-focused, and cost-effective healthcare. Compassionate medical professional dedicated to achieving positive outcomes and fostering trusting relationships with patients and their families. An enthusiastic advanced practitioner who is resourceful and skilled at thinking critically, optimizing patient care, and empowering others to improve their lives by promoting a holistic approach to health and wellness, utilizing evidence-based disease prevention strategies. In summary, his diverse skill set, extensive experience, and unwavering commitment to patient well-being make him a valuable and dedicated healthcare professional.

Dr. Ellen Edgar is the president of Complete Neurological Care, P.C. in New York and Florida. She is an American Board Certified Neurologist who holds double board certification from The American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (ABPN) and The American Board of Clinical Neurophysiology (ABCN).

Dr. Edgar and her professional team help patients (ranging in ages from adolescents to adults) with all types of diseases affecting the brain, spinal cord, nerves and muscles. She is an active member of the AAN and AANEM. Dr. Ellen Edgar received her post-graduate training in Neurology at SUNY Downstate Hospital – SUNY Downstate School of Medicine.

To continue her medical training at GWU Hospital, Dr. Edgar enrolled into a very competitive and highly skilled neurological fellowship in combine Electrophysiology (NCS/EMG/EP/EEG). She was under the close watch of Dr. Perry Richardson, one of the leading neurologist and an authority in Botox applications for chronic headaches, spasticity, dystonia etc., and Dr. John Kelly, a nationally recognized published author (internationally recognized authority in neuromuscular conditions).