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Dr. Ventre completed his Bachelor of Science degree in Biology and Science from the University of Puerto Rico and continued his medical studies at San Juan Bautista School of Medicine in Caguas, Puerto Rico. He earned his medical degree from the Universidad Iberoamericana, Santo Domingo and completed residencies at the Mount Sinai School of Medicine, Cabrini Medical Center for Internal Medicine and Psychiatry and completed his Psychiatry Residency at the University of Florida Psychiatry Program.

Born and raised in Moca, Puerto Rico, Dr. Cordero attended college at The University of Puerto Rico, graduating Magna Cum Laude with a Bachelor’s of Science degree in Biology and Science. He continued his medical studies at Universidad Central del Caribe School of Medicine in Bayamon, Puerto Rico where he received a Doctorate in Medicine. Dr. Cordero participated in research studies at Rutgers University in New Jersey and at Columbia University’s New York State Psychiatric Institute. He completed his Residency in Psychiatry at University of Miami/Jackson Memorial Hospital and is a Board-Certified Diplomate of the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. Dr. Cordero- Torres has significant acute inpatient and office experience – specializing in treating adults with co-occurring disorders, and addiction medicine. He is Suboxone certified for opiate addiction and is passionate about helping patients live their life to the fullest.

Mabel Rodriguez is a highly skilled and compassionate Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner with expertise with diverse populations affected by PTSD, trauma, Depression, OCD, Anxiety and Substance Use Disorders. With over 7 years of experience in the field, Mabel has dedicated her career to providing comprehensive mental health care and support to those in need. Mabel holds advanced degrees in nursing and psychiatry, ensuring her ability to provide holistic and comprehensive care to her patients. Committed to improving the lives of her patients, Mabel advocates for mental health awareness and strives to reduce the stigma surrounding psychiatric disorders. She has a proven track record of success in helping individuals overcome the challenges of complex mental health disorders and is a trusted and respected practitioner in the field. Mabel's dedication, expertise, and unwavering commitment to the well-being of her patients make her a valuable asset to the My Psychiatrist team.

Dr. Troy Pulas, MD is a board-certified psychiatrist with over 20 years of clinical experience providing compassionate, evidence-based mental health care. He serves as the collaborating physician for AO Psychiatric Mental Health Services, supporting a multidisciplinary approach to patient care. Dr. Pulas specializes in the evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment of mood disorders, anxiety, ADHD, PTSD, and other psychiatric conditions in adults. His practice emphasizes a patient-centered and integrative approach, combining medication management with supportive and psychotherapeutic interventions tailored to each individual’s needs. Fluent in English and Spanish, Dr. Pulas is dedicated to promoting emotional balance, resilience, and long-term wellness in a respectful and confidential environment where every patient feels heard, understood, and empowered.

Leonor Delgado, MD, is a psychiatrist providing compassionate, evidence-based care in Hollywood and across Florida via telehealth. She treats anxiety, depression, trauma, and life transitions using an integrative approach that includes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), psychodynamic, and supportive therapy. Dr. Delgado completed her residency at St. Barnabas Hospital in New York, where she served as Chief Resident and trained across diverse psychiatric settings. Fluent in English and Spanish, she provides culturally responsive care, creating a safe, collaborative space where patients feel heard, build resilience, and achieve meaningful, lasting change.

Antoine L. Bernard is a triple-board certified psychiatrist (FAAP, MD) with four decades of experience nationally and internationally.

Elba Soza-Ciprian, PMHNP-BC, is a board-certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner at Davie Psychiatry, LLC, located in Davie, Florida. She believes that every individual deserves to be seen, heard, and supported in their unique mental health journey. Her approach to care is grounded in empathy, trust, and collaboration, with an emphasis on treating the whole person — not just the diagnosis.

Elba’s goal is to create a safe and supportive environment where patients feel empowered to participate actively in their healing. She strives to understand each patient’s personal story, background, and experiences to develop personalized treatment plans that promote balance, resilience, and long-term well-being.

Her clinical experience spans a diverse range of mental health conditions, including anxiety, depression, ADHD, bipolar disorder, PTSD, insomnia, and mood-related disorders. She also has a special interest in women’s mental health, with a focus on perinatal and postpartum care, as well as the emotional impact of life transitions.

Elba’s treatment philosophy integrates psychotherapy, medication management, and holistic lifestyle recommendations such as mindfulness, nutrition, and stress-reduction techniques. She believes the most effective care happens when compassion meets evidence-based medicine, allowing patients to achieve both stability and growth.

Outside of her professional practice, she enjoys spending quality time with her family and friends, traveling, and exploring ways to nurture both mind and body. Elba is passionate about continuous learning and staying current with emerging research in psychiatry to ensure her patients receive the highest standard of care.

Elba believes healing is a deeply personal journey — one that takes patience, honesty, and compassion. It is not about perfection but about progress, self-awareness, and learning to extend the same kindness to yourself that you would to others.

Dr. Sandeep Mendiratta completed a combined BS/MD accelerated program at Northeast Ohio Medical University. From there, he went on to be trained at the University of Florida and subsequently became a Board-Certified Diplomate of the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. Dr. Mendiratta has significant clinical inpatient and office experience with adults, adolescent and children across different disciplines of psychiatry, neuropsychiatry and addiction medicine. He is also ECT (electroconvulsive therapy) certified and Suboxone certified for opiate addiction. Dr. Mendiratta serves as a clinical investigator at Research Centers of America having contributed clinical research in over 25 clinical trials. Dr. Mendiratta was previously a clinical assistant professor on the faculty of The University of Miami/Jackson School of Medicine and the Florida International University/Herbert Wertheim School of Medicine.

Dr. Ali Hamzehloo is a fellowship-trained neurologist with more than a decade of experience in general neurology, vascular (stroke) neurology, and neurointerventional care. He brings an uncommon combination of clinical depth and advanced procedural training, having completed a fellowship in vascular neurology in the United States at Wayne State University and a clinical fellowship in interventional neuroradiology at the University Hospital of Zurich, Switzerland.

His areas of focus include cerebrovascular disease and stroke, neuromuscular disorders, and seizure disorders. He performs and interprets EMG/nerve conduction studies and EEG and has extensive experience caring for patients in both hospital and outpatient settings—leading stroke teams and managing complex cases within certified stroke centers and neurocritical care units.

Dr. Hamzehloo is also an active clinical researcher. His work on stroke imaging and cerebral edema has been published in peer-reviewed journals including Stroke and Neurocritical Care and presented at national meetings such as the American Academy of Neurology Annual Meeting. He is dedicated to delivering evidence-based, compassionate, patient-centered neurological care to the Broward County community.

Menachem Nagar, MD, is a neurologist with specialized training in vascular neurology. He works closely with patients at The Neurology Institute in Coral Springs and Sunrise, Florida.  Dr. Nagar is fluent in English, Yiddish and Arabic.

Dr. Nagar completed medical school at the Technion Faculty of Medicine in Israel and his neurology training – including residency and fellowship in vascular neurology – at Tulane University in New Orleans, Louisiana. 

Dr. Nagar is skilled in diagnosing and treating diverse acute and chronic neurological conditions. He also has strong skills in interpersonal communication, teamwork, and patient care. 

His interests in neurology are broad-ranging, including stroke, acute care, hospital-based neurology, neuro-immunology, and epilepsy. Dr. Nagar is trained in multiple neuro-diagnostic modalities, including neurovascular ultrasound. 

Overall, Dr. Nagar's approach to medicine welcomes all patients, even those with the most challenging neurological disorders. 

Dr. Nagar currently accepts new and existing patients and looks forward to partnering with those in his care.

Dr. Trevor D. Barton, DO is a board-certified neurologist with advanced fellowship training in vascular neurology. Dr. Barton earned his Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine from Nova Southeastern University's Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine. During his time there, he was selected for the prestigious Osteopathic Principles and Practice (OPP) Fellowship, where he gained additional clinical and academic training in osteopathic manipulative medicine and holistic patient care.

Following medical school, Dr. Barton completed his neurology residency at HCA HealthONE Swedish Medical Center. He went on to complete a fellowship in Vascular Neurology at the same institution, focusing on acute stroke care, stroke prevention, and advanced neuroimaging.
With board certification from the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, Dr. Barton is dedicated to improving outcomes for patients with stroke, epilepsy, migraines, multiple sclerosis, and other neurological disorders.

Dr. Pawar is double board certified in Neurology and Vascular Neurology with an interest in hyperacute management of stroke and establishing systems of care. He received his medical degree at B.J. Medical College in India before going on to Good Samaritan Hospital in Cincinnati, Ohio to complete an Internal Medicine residency followed by neurology residencies at Loyola Medical Center in Chicago and the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis. Following completion of his residencies, Dr. Pawar completed Fellowships in Vascular Neurology at the University of Pennsylvania, Endovascular Neurosurgery and Interventional Radiology at Abington Memorial Hospital in Pennsylvania, and Advanced Vascular Neurology at the Medical University of South Carolina. He is coming to us from Duke University Medical Center where he served as Stroke Medical Director. He is widely published. He has varied interests and has participated in multiple clinical trials.