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.
Robert W. Balsiger, DO, is a local board-certified neurologist at Las Vegas Neurology Center. He has resided in Las Vegas, Nevada, since 2006. He has strong ties to the Midwest growing up in Minnesota and Ohio.
Dr. Balsiger attended The Ohio State University, obtaining a Bachelor of Science degree in exercise physiology. He was active in the community in Columbus, Ohio, and on campus at The Ohio State University. While a full time student, he obtained a personal training certificate and was involved in geriatric exercise prescription. Dr. Balsiger was on the Dean’s List each year he attended The Ohio State University.
Following his undergraduate degree, Dr. Balsiger relocated to Henderson, Nevada. There he attended Touro University Nevada and obtained his medical degree. He was also on the Dean’s List at Touro University Nevada. He immediately recognized a need for physicians in the community. Thus, he continued his training in Las Vegas, Nevada, completing a 4 year neurology residency at Valley Hospital Medical Center.
Upon completion of residency, Dr. Balsiger continues to serve the community here in Las Vegas. He is the stroke director and director of neurology at Desert Springs Hospital Medical Center. He also has a strong passion for academic medicine. He is part of the core faculty for the neurology residency at Valley Hospital Medical Center, a member of the Graduate Medical Education Committee at Valley Hospital Medical Center, and adjunct faculty for Touro University Nevada. He enjoys spending time teaching residents and medical students in an inpatient and outpatient setting. Dr. Balsiger also provides weekly neurology board examination review and neurology lectures for the neurology residents.
Aside from practicing neurology, Dr. Balsiger enjoys weight training, watching movies and traveling.
Dr. Balsiger was awarded the Top Doctor Award for Top Neurologist 2016-2017 & Vegas Top Doctors 2020.
“Dr. Agyemang is very considerate and flexible. Anytime I have an issue with my medication, she is quick to help me resolve the issue. I definitely feel listened to.”
“An ace on anxiety, what's best for the patient in meds...what side effects may be expected. Calming demeanor (that's an A+++ for me). After my session with her, I felt that I was on a regiment that would sucessfully deal with my anxiety/panic attacks. If panic attacks are hell, Ms Moorjani came from heaven (psychiatric heaven, that is)”
Shirley Moorjani, APRN
Psychiatrist
112 S. Jones Blvd.
Las Vegas, NV 89107
4.98(60)
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Dr. Michelle Giddings, APRN, DNP
Psychiatrist 11.0 mi
Dr. Michelle Giddings is dually certified as a Psychiatric Mental Health and Family Nurse Practitioner; she is the owner of Peaceful Mind Psychiatric Services in Las Vegas, Nevada. Dr. Giddings received National and States Awards for Excellence in Practice in 2022 & 2020 from the American Psychiatric Nurses Assoc. and American Association of Nurse Practitioners. She also received a Proclamation from the office of the Mayor on June 19th, 2019, for her service to the Las Vegas community. Dr Giddings is the Immediate Past President of the Nevada Chapter of the American Psychiatric Nurses Association (APNA).
Dr. Giddings is an expert clinician, speaker, author, and educator on mental health issues. She has testified before the Nevada legislature on behalf of APRNs in Nevada. Her mental health advocacy is evident in her work with the Azulblue Autism Foundation and NAMI to name a few. Dr. Giddings is a member of the International Honor Society of nursing (Sigma Theta Tau).
Loretta Armstrong is a dedicated Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) with over a decade of experience in the field of patient care. Throughout her career, she has demonstrated an unwavering commitment to providing compassionate and comprehensive care to individuals facing a range of psychiatric disorders.
After earning her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Governors State University, Loretta began her career as a registered nurse in various settings, including acute care, community health, and outpatient clinics. Her hands-on experience in these roles reinforced her passion for mental health, prompting her to pursue further education. Loretta obtained her Master of Science in Nursing with a specialization in Psychiatric Mental Health from Northern Kentucky University, where she honed her skills in assessment, diagnosis, and evidence-based treatment modalities.
As a PMHNP, Loretta is adept at managing a wide spectrum of mental health issues, including anxiety disorders, depression, bipolar disorder, and schizophrenia. She is known for her holistic approach, integrating both pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions tailored to meet each patient's unique needs. Loretta emphasizes the importance of building strong therapeutic relationships, fostering trust and open communication with her patients, which she believes is fundamental in facilitating effective treatment outcomes.
In addition to her clinical practice, Loretta is deeply committed to education and advocacy in mental health. She frequently participates in community outreach initiatives aimed at reducing stigma associated with mental illness and improving access to mental health services. Loretta has also been involved in training and mentoring nursing students and new practitioners, sharing her wealth of knowledge and experience to inspire the next generation of healthcare providers.
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.
Christine Yum, MSN, PMHNP-BC, is a board-certified psychiatric-mental health nurse practitioner dedicated to providing compassionate, culturally sensitive care to individuals across the lifespan. She earned her BA in Psychology from the University of Illinois at Chicago and completed both her BSN and MSN at Chamberlain University.
Grounded in empathy and authentic connection, Christine values building strong therapeutic relationships. She takes time to understand each client’s unique background, environment, physical health, and life experiences in order to collaboratively develop personalized, safe, and empowering treatment plans.
Christine’s diverse clinical experience includes hospice care, inpatient psychiatry, chronic pain and migraine management, and outpatient gastroenterology, giving her a well-rounded perspective on whole-person care. She provides a full spectrum of psychiatric services, including screenings, diagnostic evaluations, medication management, and crisis intervention.
As a bilingual Korean-American fluent in English and Korean, Christine is passionate about breaking down mental health stigma—especially within the Asian-American community and other cultures where seeking care can feel difficult. She works with clients experiencing a range of conditions, including anxiety, depression, ADHD, PTSD, bipolar disorder, and more. Clients can expect compassionate, patient-centered care tailored to their unique needs and goals.
I am a Board Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with a Doctorate Degree from Vanderbilt University. I have over 16 years of experience in the field of psychiatry in acute care hospitals and outpatient clinics and have treated many patients with a variety of conditions that includes generalized anxiety disorder, panic disorder, attention deficit hyperactive disorder (ADHD), bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder, narcolepsy, insomnia, autism spectrum disorders, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), psychosis, anorexia nervosa, bulimia, Alzheimer’s Disease, etc. Additionally, I treat patients struggling with various addictions and substance abuse including alcoholism and opioid use disorder. I am a certified prescriber of Buprenorphine/Subutex/Suboxone to treat opioid use disorder.
Dr. Jerome Nwokike is a Psychiatry Specialist in North Las Vegas, Nevada. He obtained his training at Yale University. Having more than 30 years of diverse experiences, especially in PSYCHIATRY. Dr. Jerome Nwokike is affiliated with Spring Mountain Treatment Center . He also has advanced training in child / adolescent psychiatric service and forensic psychiatrist.
“Jerome is good he listens and asks pertainate questions he knows my history and the meds I take and he fills what I need. I told him that the meds to help me sleep make me loopy so he recommended thet I lower the dose to see how that works. I will try this tonight/”
