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Hadi Estakhri, MD — or Dr. E as his patients know him — is a double board-certified, Harvard-trained psychiatrist practicing at Allied Psychiatry and Mental Health in Newport Beach, California.

With more than two decades of professional experience, Dr. E has vast proficiency in the mental health field. At Allied Psychiatry in Newport Beach, California, his expertise is in treating a wide range of psychiatric and addictive disorders in both adult and adolescents.

 

Dr. E completed his medical education at the Mashhad University of Medical Sciences and his first residency in psychiatry at Tehran Institute of Psychiatry. He was an attending psychiatrist in Iran for several years before relocating to the United States for his Post-Doc fellowship at Boston University Department of Biomedical Engineering. During his fellowship, he studied the role of genetic and environmental factors in mood disorders, schizophrenia, and addiction.

Dr. E then completed his second psychiatry residency at Harvard Medical School/Boston VA Healthcare system followed by his Addiction Psychiatry subspecialty training at Mount Sinai School of Medicine, New York. During his residency, he was trained at several well-regarded institutions including Mclean Hospital and Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center where he received specialized education in psychopharmacology for depression, ADHD, and bipolar disorder, as well as transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) for treatment-resistant depression. With his extensive experience at VA Boston hospitals, he became an expert in treating PTSD. Furthermore, he received numerous academic awards throughout his residency training.

Dr. E holds a holistic view of human health and emphasizes collaboration with a patient's treatment team, including their therapist, primary care physician, and other involved specialists. He believes this is paramount to optimizing the quality of healthcare and, in turn, a better treatment outcome. 

Dr. E is one of only a few psychiatrists practicing in Orange County and Los Angele area, CA who is double board-certified in both General Psychiatry and Addiction Psychiatry. 

 

I'm Rachel, a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner based in Orange County, California. I graduated from Charles Drew University with my Masters degree as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. My background as a neonatal intensive care nurse has made me a solution-oriented, responsive, and empathetic provider. My goal is for my clients to feel safe and understood. I am collaborative with my clients and create a personalized treatment plan that is both evidence based, and patient centered.I believe in setting attainable goals, and helping my clients achieve them. I want my clients to feel empowered to continue their mental health journey, and knowing they can have a provider they can depend on.

Dr. Joshua Flatow is certified in transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS), deep-brain theta stimulation, and ketamine infusions. Dr. Flatow provides a compassionate, holistic approach to patient care. Dr. Flatow is committed to excellence and positive patient outcomes. He has experience in crisis stabilization, medication management, psychotherapy, and substance abuse treatment. Dr. Flatow completed his training at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center, Los Angeles, and received his doctor of medicine from the Medical College of Georgia, School of Medicine.

Alejandra Suzuki, MD, FAPA, is a double board-certified child, adolescent, and adult psychiatrist and TMS specialist at Americas TMS Center in Irvine, California. Dr. Suzuki comes from Japanese lineage but was born and grew up in Argentina, so she had a unique multi-cultural upbringing. Not only can she speak fluent English, Spanish, and Japanese, as a result, as well as French, but her background gives her invaluable insight and empathy for patients of many ethnicities.

Dr. Suzuki graduated from medical school at the University of Buenos Aires in Argentina and took up a residency in ophthalmology, finding a particular interest in neuro-ophthalmology that took her to Japan to pursue research in the field. On her return, Dr. Suzuki enrolled in the University of Miami to research neuro-otology, but having awakened her passion for the human mind as well as the brain, she took a different career path with a residency in psychiatry at the University of Southern California in Los Angeles.

Dr. Suzuki followed this with fellowship training in child psychiatry at the University of California in Los Angeles (UCLA) and received advanced training in transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) at Harvard Medical School in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Dr. Suzuki uses TMS therapy as a safe treatment option for children as she’s seen the effects medication can have on young people. She is one of the first psychiatrists in the United States to specialize in using TMS for the developing brain.

Dr. Suzuki’s particular passion is the mind and brain development of children. When she was training for her fellowship at UCLA, she took a year-long elective in the autism clinic and pursued further research into autism at the Brain Research Institute at UCLA. She currently supervises and teaches child psychiatry fellows of the CHOC neuropsychiatric clinic at the University of California in Irvine. Dr. Suzuki is a fellow of the American Psychiatric Association and a member of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and the Clinical TMS Society.

Dr. Suzuki’s approach to psychiatry is one of prevention wherever possible so that patients receive treatment at an early stage and thus recover more quickly, with fewer adverse effects, and she believes in collaborating with health care providers and integrating behavioral health and physical health. As defined by the IOM (Institute of Medicine), Dr. Suzuki provides care that is “respectful of, and responsive to, individual patient preferences, needs and values, and ensuring that patient values guide all clinical decisions.”

Through active listening and thoughtful questions, I hope to make a difference in each of my patient's lives for the better. Breaking down the stigma of mental healthcare, providing an open-minded nonjudgmental physician-patient relationship, and helping each individual find ways to reach their own goals are passions of mine.

Dr. Allen Chroman is a lifetime Distinguished Fellow of the American Psychiatric Association and a Diplomat of the National Board of Medical Examiners. He is Board Certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, with added qualifications in Geriatric Psychiatry and pain management. 

Dr. Chroman brings more than 40 years of psychiatric experience and understanding to the Smart Brain team, providing an exceptional understanding of the mind/body/brain interactions that contribute to a wide range of psychological diseases. Dr. Chroman has lectured extensively and been a sought-after source for Southern California media in both print and broadcast mediums.

Sara Bobak, MD, is a board-certified psychiatrist with over 12 years of experience in adult and child/adolescent psychiatry. She helps patients improve their quality of life at Bowman Medical Group in Beverly Hills, California. 

Dr. Bobak studied at Wayne State University in Detroit, Michigan, where she earned both a bachelor’s degree in chemistry and her medical degree. She completed her residency and child/adolescent psychiatry fellowship training at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, Michigan. She is board-certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.

Dr. Bobak’s approach to care involves taking the time to uncover and understand the biological components, life stressors, and psychological contributions underlying certain conditions. She works collaboratively with her patients to develop custom treatment plans and takes the time to educate them on their diagnosis and treatment options. 

Dr. Bobak’s specialties and areas of interest include depression, eating disorders, and anxiety. She draws from a variety of treatment modalities, including cognitive behavioral therapy, psychopharmacology, and transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) for depression. 

She looks forward to working with new patients and continuing her care of returning clients at Bowman Medical Group.

 

Dr. Rod Amiri is a highly trained, double board certified adult psychiatrist in Beverly Hills, California, with over 20 years of experience helping his patients heal and transition to the restored, high quality of life they deserve. His comprehensive approach to patient care integrates advanced psychotherapeutic modalities, including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), and motivational interviewing (MI), underscoring his commitment to utilizing evidence-based practices. With personalized care, Dr. Amiri ensures that each patient receives comprehensive and compassionate attention. His practice philosophy emphasizes the importance of understanding each patient’s unique circumstances and tailoring treatment plans to meet their specific needs. This patient-centered approach has earned him high praise in the community, specifically from patients he has treated over the years, many of whom have highlighted his compassionate demeanor and unwavering commitment to their well-being.

Dr. Amiri specializes in treating mental health disorders such as attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), bipolar disorder, substance use disorder, traumatic brain injuries (TBIs), as well as various other primary psychiatric disorders. He also specializes in and is renowned for his expertise in treating substance use disorders and the psychiatric sequelae of traumatic brain injuries. He focuses on internal stability, emotional and spiritual healing, neurological strength and development, and overall physical health and mental well-being.  

Dr. Amiri utilizes GeneSight® genetic testing to determine the medications that work best for the patient’s individualized needs and genetic makeup. He also offers lifestyle counseling and individualized psychotherapy to help patients overcome the mental health barriers and battles they face. He compassionately welcomes new and existing patients to his practice and looks forward to help transform their lives.

Melissa Quinn, MD, is a triple board-certified physician and psychiatrist. Dr. Quinn provides holistic, integrative mental and developmental health services for children and adults in and around the Westwood neighborhood of Los Angeles, California.

Dr. Quinn has a passion for helping patients with anxiety, depression, postpartum depression, and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) thrive in every aspect of life. She also works closely with patients struggling academically or at home because of symptoms of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).

As an integrative and holistic medicine physician, Dr. Quinn has extensive experience in relieving persistent symptoms of a mental health condition using a range of psychotherapy techniques and traditional medications.

Innovative treatments like ketamine infusion therapy, exposure and response prevention (ERP) therapy, and transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) are also available for treatment-resistant depression and anxiety.

Dr. Quinn is double board-certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (ABPN) and completed her adult psychiatry residency and internship at the University of Southern California (USC) in Los Angeles. She also completed her child and adolescent psychiatry fellowship at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles.

After becoming passionate about integrative medicine, Dr. Quinn became board certified in integrative and holistic medicine through the Academy of Integrative Health and Medicine (AIHM) in La Jolla, California. 

She later finished a fellowship in transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) through Duke University in Durham, North Carolina, to treat depression without medication. 

As part of her holistic approach to care, Dr. Quinn offers life coaching, mindfulness training, and nutraceuticals that transform a patient’s wellness and quality of life. She values the benefits of lifestyle interventions and dietary improvements to support long-term mental health. 

Medication management services are also available to optimize treatment effectiveness and reduce risk factors for medication misuse or abuse.

In addition to in-office evaluations and follow-up visits, Dr. Quinn connects with patients through an online telemedicine platform. She can accommodate busy schedules and urgent care needs without patients having to travel to the office.

To schedule a diagnostic evaluation, call the office of Melissa Quinn, MD, today or book an appointment online.

I provide a safe environment coupled with active listening to establish a trusting rapport with my clients. I use evidence based practice to treat the identified diagnosis and meet my client's specific needs. I attended school at California State University Long Beach. I have been practicing as a nurse practitioner, in several settings, for 5 years. I have 30 years of clinical experience and was first trained in healthcare at LAC/USC level 1 trauma center allowing me to develop efficient assessment skills, effective critical thinking and a compassionate bedside manor. I encourage patients and families to participate in their treatment plan.