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Dr. Vando, a Board-Certified Psychiatrist and Addiction Psychiatrist, is dedicated to providing compassionate, evidence-based care for individuals struggling with mental health and substance use disorders.

With a deep commitment to holistic healing, Dr. Vando offers a personalized approach, blending psychotherapy, medication management, and support to empower patients on their journey to recovery.

Whether you're seeking help for depression, anxiety, addiction, or other mental health concerns, Dr. Vando creates a safe, nonjudgmental space to guide you toward lasting well-being.

Nauman Ramay, MD, is a board-certified adult psychiatrist at Westwood Psychiatry Associates in Westwood, New Jersey. Dr. Ramay finds that he has the greatest impact on helping his patients achieve their goals when taking a patient-centered and collaborative approach to care.

Dr. Ramay provides comprehensive care for many psychiatric conditions, including anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). He also treats substance use disorders and is comfortable using Suboxone® and Vivitrol®.

Having worked in both inpatient and outpatient settings, Dr. Ramay has helped people from all walks of life. Patients find Dr. Ramay’s down-to-earth attitude is personable and refreshing, making it easy for them to share their concerns.

After graduating with honors with degrees in psychology and economics from Rutgers University in New Brunswick, New Jersey, Dr. Ramay went on to earn his Doctor of Medicine at St. George’s University School of Medicine.

He then completed his psychiatry residency training at Bergen New Bridge Medical Center in Paramus, New Jersey. During his residency, Dr. Ramay was the top-ranked resident in his third and fourth years, ranking 96% nationally. 

Dr. Ramay is a member of the American Psychiatric Association (APA) and currently serves as the medical director for inpatient adult psychiatry at Hoboken University Medical Center in Hoboken, New Jersey. 

Having grown up in the area, Dr. Ramay enjoys catering to the needs of the people who live and work in Bergen County.

Lauren Ramay, MD, is a board-certified adult psychiatrist at Westwood Psychiatry Associates in Westwood, New Jersey. She knew from a young age that she wanted to help people by combining her fascination with the human mind with her ability to get to know people and learn their stories.  

Dr. Ramay has become known for her relatability, compassion, enthusiasm, and knowledge. Taking great pride in her ability to connect with and listen to her patients, she curates individualized treatment plans that help her patients achieve, maintain, and optimize their overall wellness.

Dr. Ramay has had the opportunity to work with children and families, adults, and the elderly dealing with issues like depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, eating disorders, and trauma, to name a few. She also treats substance use disorders and is comfortable using Suboxone® and Vivitrol®.

With years of experience working in a variety of settings and with diverse populations, Dr. Ramay understands the debilitating and disruptive nature of mental health issues. She believes that when patients have a trusting therapeutic relationship with someone who cares, they can work towards a path of wellness and freedom. 

After earning her bachelor’s degree in neuroscience at the University of Pittsburgh, Dr. Ramay went on to complete her Doctor of Medicine at St. George’s University School of Medicine.

She completed her psychiatry residency training at Bergen New Bridge Medical Center in Paramus, New Jersey, ranking as the top academic resident during her training.

Currently, Dr. Ramay is the medical director for inpatient adult psychiatry at CarePoint Health Christ Hospital in Jersey City, New Jersey. She is an active member of academic and professional societies, including the American Psychiatric Association (APA) and NJPA.

It takes courage to seek a more fulfilling and happier life; Dr. Ramay is ready to help her patients take that first step.

With over 40 years of experience and expertise, Mohammad Ramay, MD, is a board-certified psychiatrist and distinguished fellow of the American Psychiatric Association (FAPA) at Westwood Psychiatry Associates in Westwood, New Jersey. 

When it comes to patient care, Dr. Ramay takes a comprehensive approach, taking the time to educate clients about their treatment options so that they feel more in control of their care. He creates individualized treatment plans that empower his patients, enhancing their well-being and quality of life.

After earning his medical degree at Quaid-e-Azam Medical College (QAMC) in Bahawalpur, Pakistan, Dr. Ramay relocated to the United States. He completed his internship at the University of Connecticut (UConn) Health Center in Farmington, Connecticut, and his residency at Bergen Pines County Hospital (now Bergen New Bridge Medical Center) in Paramus, New Jersey. 

He’s currently the chief of adult behavioral health at Bergen New Bridge Medical Center. Dr. Ramay also holds teaching positions at the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey (UMDNJ) in Newark, New Jersey, Ross University School of Medicine, and St. George’s University School of Medicine.

Dr. Ramay is also involved in the training of psychiatric resident doctors and is a board examiner for the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (ABPN). 

A proven advocate for mental health in the state of New Jersey, Dr. Ramay has been honored as an outstanding member of the medical community by the State and General Assembly.

At Westwood Psychiatry, Dr. Ramay has expertise in treating eating disorders, addiction, anxiety disorders, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), and mood disorders. 

Patients feel at ease with Dr. Ramay’s warm and compassionate approach, and he looks forward to helping more people achieve their mental wellness goals.

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).

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. 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.

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. 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. 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.