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Saiqa Ismail, MD, offers comprehensive adult psychiatric services at her practice, Ismail MD PA, in Coral Springs, Florida. Dr. Ismail has extensive experience providing evidence-based treatments for the full scope of mental health disorders, from attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), depression, anxiety disorder, bipolar disorder, and sleep disorders to post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), schizophrenia, and substance use disorders.

Dr. Ismail received her medical degree from Dow Medical College in Karachi, Pakistan. She then completed her residency in psychiatry at Jackson Memorial Hospital, the primary teaching facility for the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine in Miami, Florida.

During her residency, she received the Psychiatry Residents Research Award and subsequently presented her results on PTSD residential treatment to the annual meeting of the American Psychiatric Association.

Since finishing her post-graduate psychiatric training, Dr. Ismail has gained extensive clinical experience. She served as a consultant psychiatrist at several medical centers in Dubai, UAE. She also worked as the staff psychiatrist at Henderson Behavioral Health in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

Dr. Ismail has been practicing for several years , providing community-based outpatient services, including medication management and individual psychotherapy.

 

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 Flavia van Riel, MD is a leading psychiatrist treating patients throughout the Miami area from her private practice in Miami Beach, Florida. Dr. van Riel provides services including psychiatric consultations, diagnosis and medications review, treatment for anxiety, panic attacks and OCD, ADHD, depression, bipolar disorder, schizoaffective disorder, and other mood disorders, psychotic disorders, psychotherapy, relationship counseling, substance abuse, emotional support letters, psychiatric reports, immigration reports, autism spectrum disorders, as well as Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia. Dr. van Riel has been in practice for 22 years, providing her patients with highly personalized care and attention to detail.

Dr. van Riel earned her medical degree at the University of Buenos Aires School of Medicine (UBA) before completing her psychiatry residency at Jackson Memorial Hospital/University of Miami (UM). She also completed a fellowship in geriatric psychiatry at Jackson Memorial Hospital/University of Miami Fellowship. She has completed a research fellowship program in Psychoneuroimmunology at UM, and has worked in research at the UM for more than 8 years. She is board board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. Dr. van Riel has worked as Medical Director for mental health centers and partial hospitalization programs and is a Voluntary Faculty in the Department of Psychiatry at UM. Dr van Riel works with patients ranging in age from adolescence to elderly. Patients benefit from her extensive clinical and research 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.

Dr. van Riel’s staff responds to appointments requests tipically within 2 hours of the appointment time. If a patient calls for a consultation and wishes to schedule an appointment, one of her staff members will obtain patient's information through a brief questionaire after the appointment is confirmed. In most cases, she evaluates the patient for 60 minutes in person, or virtually at the time of the initial psychiatric evaluation, and offers 30 minute follow up appointments for all her stablished patients. She looks forward to meeting new patients at her office in Miami Beach.

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

Lourdes Badia, LMHC, Psy.D. is a respected clinician in the behavioral healthcare industry, serving both as a licensed Mental Health Counselor and Qualified Supervisor through the state of Florida. Her experience has been applied in diverse clinical, administrative, consultant and service positions in an array of psychiatric and mental health settings.
Lourdes earned her bachelor’s degree from St. Thomas University in Miami, Fl. and received her graduate degrees from St. Thomas University and Carlos Albizu University in Miami, Florida.
She is offering more than 20 years of experience with conventional and alternative healing modalities. She has worked with various Mental Health issues and age groups who are grappling with diverse issues. She has extensive experience in the field of Mental Health and Mindfulness practices
Her practice is goal oriented Cognitive Therapy and thru this process she helps clients manage their life in a positive way by appealing to their own internal resources and rediscovering their inner strengths that ultimately provide the needed coping skills.
According to her it is not until we truly start the journey of the inner search when the magic begins to happen. One of her greatest passion is bringing healing to people who have been through a traumatic and stressful experience.

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.

Dr. Ana Maria Tous is an expert in integrative psychiatry, combining medication, therapy, and complementary medicine to support overall well-being. She emphasizes the role of sleep, lifestyle, relationships, nutrition, and chronic conditions in mental health. Known for her holistic and compassionate approach, she creates individualized care plans that foster healing, resilience, and positive change, making her a trusted guide in the journey to mental wellness.

Dr. Vikas Shetty obtained his medical degree from Howard University College of Medicine in Washington, D.C.. He subsequently completed a medical internship at Northwell Health- North Shore- Long Island Jewish Medical Center in New Hyde Park, New York. Dr. Shetty then completed his neurology residency at the same institution, where he gained extensive experience in managing a wide range of neurological conditions. 

He was later awarded a fellowship in epilepsy at Northwell Health, focusing on advanced epilepsy care, including interpreting complex EEGs and managing refractory epilepsy cases. Dr. Shetty is board-certified in neurology and epilepsy by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. His professional interests include epilepsy management and clinical neurophysiology.

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. 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. 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.

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.

I am a dual certified Certified Adult Nurse Practitioner and Board Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. My professional nursing career spans over 18 years with a focus on psychiatry, addiction medicine, medical-surgical nursing and oncology. ​In 2003 I completed my Associates of Science in Nursing at Santa Fe College in Gainesville, Fl. From there, I earned my Bachelors of Science in Nursing at the University of South Florida in Tampa, FL in 2006. As I continued my trend of moving South, I completed my Masters of Science in Nursing from Florida Atlantic University in 2009. As a nurse practitioner I have worked with some of the top psychiatrists and addictonologists in South Florida providing me with in-depth training, mentorship, clinical oversight and continued use of up to date evidence based medicine. My collaborative physician is Dr. Richard Seely who is Board-Certified in psychiatry, child and adolescent psychiatry, addiction medicine and addiction psych

Lourdes E. Velazquez Perez, ARNP, FNP B-C, is a professionally trained Family Nurse Practitioner with a strong background in psychiatric services. She is a foreign Medical Doctor who graduated in Cuba from the University of Medicine of Havana, “Calixto Garcia.” She has more than eight years of experience in the medical field.

She treats patients with psychiatric conditions like depression, anxiety disorders, ADHD, Bipolar Disorder, and other mental health diagnoses. She is passionate and dedicated to her work and patients’ health outcomes.

She initially attended Miami Regional University in Miami, Florida, where she earned her Associated Science Degree in Nursing. She worked as OB/GYN and transitional care nurse at Hialeah Hospital. Then she pursued her Master of Science in Nursing with a subspecialty in Family care. Lourdes is a Board-Certified Family Nurse Practitioner licensed in Florida, holding a national certification with the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP). She has worked primarily in Psychiatric settings, but she also performed as a pain management NP. While working full-time, she returned to St. Thomas University to continue with her Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Postmaster, which will be finalized by August 2022.

Lourdes is an active member of several professional organizations, including the American Association of Nurse Practitioners and the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners.

Madeleine was born and raised in Miami Beach and received her undergraduate degree in history from the university of Florida with a concentration in holocaust studies. Madeleine went on to complete her masters in mental health counseling at Nova Southeastern University. She spent her practicum year working with schizophrenic and substance abuse clients and has since then been working with adolescents and young adults suffering from anxiety, depression, OCD and more. Madeleine believes in an integrated approach to counseling using a variety of therapeutic techniques including cognitive behavioral and psychodynamic. She believes that a strong client-therapist relationship is a foundation for achieving growth and healing. Additionally Madeleine values a safe, non judgmental space for her clients and hopes to assist her clients in overcoming any obstacles they face. Madeleine has always had a passion for helping others and believes strongly in the therapeutic benefits of approaching mental health from a holistic standpoint.