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Dr. Alshareef graduated medical school in 2003, ranking First in his class at UCE School of Medicine. He achieved board certification by the American Board of Internal Medicine 2009-2019, and is currently board certified by American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. He joined Mt. Sinai School of Medicine, NYU in New York, where he finished his Internal Medicine residency in 2008, after which he worked as a hospitalist for 4 years. He later joined the Cleveland Clinic in Cleveland- Ohio, one of the top hospitals in the US, and completed his Neurology specialty training in 2014. Dr. Alshareef also holds a Masters Degree in Health Care Management, and serves as a medical director in multiple clinical settings, he has staff privileges at multiple medical centers in the north Dallas area.

In my approach to mental health treatment, I place great importance on recognizing your triggers, fostering clarity, and providing a supportive blend of medical and holistic care. My goal is to empower you to pursue your life aspirations with confidence and peace of mind. I wholeheartedly embrace evidence-based techniques and quality improvement models to meet you where you are, comprehensively understand your behavioral challenges, and offer personalized treatment that genuinely caters to your needs. Your well-being is my utmost concern.

“I believe in treating you as an individual and not as your diagnosis. I have spent my entire life learning from westernized and cultural approaches to create a plan that is perfect for you. Not everyone is the same, so I have learned to adopt holistic, complementary, integrative, westernized, motivational counseling into my practice.

Cecilia Chanda, DNP, PMHNP, is a dedicated and board-certified nurse practitioner at Greathope Psychiatry and Behavioral Health Services in Garland, Texas. A natural-born leader, Cecilia motivates healthcare teams to provide patients with outstanding care.

Education is important to Cecilia. She began her studies at Prince George Community College (PGCC) in Largo, Maryland, obtaining her Associate’s Degree in Nursing.

Next, she completed the Practical Nursing Program at the American Institute of Professional Studies (AIPS) in Washington, D.C., and in 2021 Cecilia achieved her Master’s in Nursing as a Nurse Practitioner at Walden University in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

As a licensed registered nurse, Cecilia has worked at Good Samaritan Nursing Center in Baltimore, Maryland, HCR Manor Care in Roseville, Maryland, and Christian Care in Mesquite, Texas. She gained experience as a PMHNP at SPC Senior PsychCare (SPC Health) in Houston, Texas, and Greathope Psychiatry and Behavioral Health Services.  

She’s held numerous contracts, including an enterprise staffing contract with Dallas Regional Medical Center in Mesquite, Texas, and a travel nurse contract at Texas Health Presbyterian Plano Emergency Room (Presby Plano Emergency Room) in Plano.

In addition to being a Registered Nurse Licensed in Texas, Cecilia holds numerous certifications, including ENPC Certificate, ACLS Certificate, CPR, BLS Certificate, IV Certified, and NIHSS Certificate.

She is particularly interested in ADHD, Bipolar Disorder, Depression, Personality Disorders, Major Depressive Disorder (MDD), medication management, and addictions management.

Cecilia welcomes all patients into the practice and looks forward to providing them with high-quality personalized care.

Chima Asikaiwe, MD, is a board-certified psychiatrist with subspecialty training in geriatric psychiatry at Greathope Psychiatry and Behavioral Health Services. He provides all his patients in Garland, Texas, with holistic and whole-person care.

Dr. Asikaiwe has over 15 years of experience caring for patients with psychiatric and psychological disorders. He helps patients manage depression, schizophrenia, anxiety, bipolar, mood, sleep, and other psychiatric conditions.

Dr. Asikaiwe also treats children with psychiatric disorders, including ADHD, depression, anxiety, and autism. Psychotherapy treatment is available when necessary.

At the initial visit, his clients are greeted with a warm welcome, thus initiating the process for the patient and provider to establish rapport and understanding gradually. Dr. Asikaiwe works with a team of therapists, counselors, and psychologists to provide comprehensive care.

When Dr. Asikaiwe’s patients are healthy and stable, patients and their families are happy. He aims to keep patients healthy, stable, functional, and productive. He works closely with the patient's family to provide support and education to understand the condition and participate in the care and support for their loved one.

Greathope Psychiatry and Behavioral Health Services are open Monday through Friday 9 am - 4:30 pm and Saturdays 9 am - 1 pm. Located in a quiet, private office setting with handicap accessible parking, Dr. Asikaiwe’s patients’ comfort and privacy are the highest priority.

He is pleased to provide the people of Garland and surrounding areas with an inviting and therapeutic atmosphere. He welcomes all patients into the practice and looks forward to caring for them.

Aida is dual Board Certified as a Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and Family Nurse Practitioner. She has sixteen years of nursing experience, which includes five years in pain management. She provides tele-psychiatry treatment including medication management and talk therapy for adults with depression, anxiety, addiction, domestic violence, and narcissistic personality disorder amongst other mental health issues. Aida takes pride in creating a safe space for her clients to be themselves and feel comfortable in doing so. She understands that mental health plays a major role in how we function in our everyday lives. Treatment goals are for you to gain a deeper understanding of yourself, reframe negative thoughts, and feel supported. Aida's communicative style is warm, non judgmental, open minded and solution oriented. She believes that the foundation of any supportive relationship is authenticity and is committed to establishing a sincere connection with you.

Axial Psychiatric Services is a standout forensic psychiatry practice in Rockwall, Texas. Our provider, Dr. Ankit Parmar, M.D., M.H.A., has a strong background in both adult and child & adolescent forensic psychiatry and works with patients of all ages in a comfortable, welcoming environment.

Dr. Parmar is board-certified in child, adolescent, and general psychiatry and completed his general psychiatry residency at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center in Lubbock, Texas. He also completed child & adolescent psychiatry and forensic psychiatry fellowships from UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas, Texas.

Because of his training and experiences in Forensic Psychiatry, Dr. Parmar is qualified to be a forensic expert in various fields related psychiatry. He has over seven years of experience in treating and evaluating adults and children in different settings (e.g., outpatient clinic, inpatient state hospital, correctional treatment setting). He has testified in more than 100 proceedings for civil commitment and court ordered medications. Additionally, Dr. Parmar provides teaching on topics pertaining to forensic psychiatry at multiple training programs across Texas.

Dr. Parmar is well-respected by patients and peers alike and has presented at numerous regional, national, and international seminars and conferences.

He focuses on each patient’s specific needs, lifestyle, and desired results to ensure outstanding care and an exceptional quality of living. He integrates holistic strategies with genetic testing, forensic assessments, psychiatric medication management, psychotherapy, and more.

The Axial Psychiatric Services providers use modern, holistic approaches when evaluating and treating patients for an array of mental health challenges, such as anxiety, bipolar disorder, depression, attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), autism spectrum disorders, eating disorders, schizophrenia, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and more. The practice offers the perfect balance of therapeutic modalities to enhance patient happiness and overall well-being.

Axial Psychiatric Services is a cash-only practice, accepting payments with credit cards, debit cards, personal checks, and health savings accounts. That prevents undue influences from insurance companies.

To schedule a clinical or forensic psychiatric evaluation, call the Axial Psychiatric Services office or use the online booking feature today.

Tyson Lippe, M.D. is a board-certified psychiatrist. He earned his Doctor of Medicine at the University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston where he was a member of the Gold Humanism Honor Society. Dr. Lippe then completed his psychiatry residency at the Medical University of South Carolina, where he received the J.J. Cleckley Clinical Excellence Award. In addition to his general training, he received specialized training in substance use disorders, dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS), and electroconvulsive therapy (ECT).

Dr. Cohen is widely regarded as a leader in pain rehabilitation and has won several “Best Doctor in Pain Management” awards. He earned his medical degree from the University of Louisville School of Medicine and completed his internship and residency at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center and Parkland Memorial Hospital. In addition to treating patients, he is also an Assistant Professor at the University of Texas at Arlington, and he regularly publishes his research and studies in scholarly journals. Dr. Cohen is a Dallas resident who enjoys spending time outdoors and with his family when he is not working.

Dr. Asher Imam, D.O., F.A.A.N., is an experienced neurologist and neurophysiologist, specializing in neurology, clinical neurophysiology, vascular neurology, and sleep medicine. He is also the president and founder of Southlake Neurology & Sleep Wellness Clinic in Southlake, Texas. 

At Southlake Neurology & Neurophysiology Clinic, Dr. Imam focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic neurological disorders, including epilepsy, multiple sclerosis, sleep disorders, and chronic headaches. He also served as the director of Baylor-Grapevine Comprehensive Epilepsy and Sleep Disorders Center in Grapevine, Texas. There, Dr. Imam treated patients with sleep and epileptic disorders while maintaining the integrity of the program by educating staff technicians and their certifications. He also served as a director of neurosciences at Baylor Scott and White Medical Center in Grapevine, Texas for 9 years where he started the stroke program. Dr. Imam also started the first stroke certified (Joint Commission) in Tarrant County at Medical Center of Arlington. He has been recognized as a Top Doctor by Fort Worth magazine and has received several awards for his compassionate approach to care and his dedication to patient satisfaction. Dr. Imam is a clinical adjunct professor of neurosciences at TCU-UNTHSC School of Medicine. 

Certifications:

• Diplomate in the specialty of Neurology

• Diplomate in the subspecialty of Clinical Neurophysiology

• Diplomate in the subspecialty of Vascular Neurology

• Diplomate in the subspecialty of Sleep Medicine

Education:

• Fellowship in Clinical Neurophysiology (neuromuscular disorders and epilepsy) from

• Medical College of Georgia; Augusta, Georgia

• Residency in neurology from Medical College of Georgia; Augusta, Georgia

• Internal medicine internship from Medical College of Georgia; Augusta, Georgia

• Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine from University of North Texas health science Center at Fort Worth, Texas

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from Lamar University Beaumont, Texas

Years of experience:

•Over 20 years of both inpatient and outpatient experience treating a wide variety of neurological disorders.

•Awarded Fellowship of American Academy of Neurology (FAAN) in 2022.

Previous leadership positions:

• Director of Baylor-Grapevine Comprehensive Epilepsy and Sleep Disorders Center

• Director of Baylor-Grapevine Stroke Center of Excellence

• Director of Stroke Program at Medical Center of Arlington

Awards:

• Living Magazine’s Best of North Texas 2020 and 2021

• Top Neurologist 2019

• Best of Physicians and Surgeons for 11 years in Southlake, Texas (2018)

• America’s Most Honored Profession 2018

• Patients’ Choice Award (Vitals) 2018

• Top Docs Texas Monthly 2015, 2018, 2019

• Super Docs (Tarrant County Addition) March 2014

• People’s Choice Award for Patient Satisfaction

• Physician of the month, July 2011, Baylor Scott and White Medical Center 

• Featured on ABC, CBS and NBC prime-time news

• Top Docs of Fort Worth Texas, 2009

• Alpha Epsilon Delta and Phi Beta Pi Honor societies

• AMA/MSS Outstanding membership recruitment award

• AMA/MSS Outstanding Student Sponsored Activity/Service

• President, American Medical Association/MSS UNTHSC chapter

• Delegate, American Medical Association/MSS

• Delegate, Texas Medical Association/MSS

• Student Representative, Tarrant County Medical Society

• Who’s who in Science and Engineering

• Who’s who in Professionals and Executives

 

Diana Mummert is a psychiatrist caring for patients in Denton, North Fort Worth, and Keller, Texas. Dr. Mummert moved to North Texas from Romania upon completion of medical school to conduct research at UT Southwestern. She then completed her Residency in Psychiatry at John Peter Smith (JPS) Hospital. Dr. Mummert worked as a general psychiatrist in community and inpatient settings. Dr. Mummert is skilled at treating a wide range of mental health concerns, including ADD and ADHD, anger issues, anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, depression, mood disorders, OCD, personality disorders, sleep disorders, and medication management. She cares for both adults and adolescent patients. Dr. Mummert knows that struggles with mental health can affect anyone and cause significant impairment to even the most common daily tasks. She strives to provide compassionate, comprehensive care with the goal of restoring her patients to the state of mind and level of functioning they desire.