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.
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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.
Rosevelt Nwokeji PMHNP is a board certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner clinically educated in treating patients with mental health diagnoses across the lifespan. Rosevelt earned his Bachelor of science and Master of science degrees in nursing from the MGH Institute of Health Professions, the only degree granting affiliate in the Mass General Brigham system, founded by Massachusetts General Hospital. While completing his program, he was inducted into the Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing and worked as a teaching assistant at the MGH IHP where he assisted his fellow nursing students in coursework related to pathophysiology.
Prior to the completion of his master’s degree, Rosevelt worked as psychiatric registered nurse in a variety of settings which included working in an adult day program providing healthcare services to adults with developmental disabilities and autism. Rosevelt also spent one year working at McLean Hospital in Belmont, MA; in the hospital’s drug, and alcohol abuse detox unit (Proctor 1) providing care to patients with various substance use disorders and assisting them on their path to recovery.
As a psychiatric nurse practitioner, Rosevelt has been working for the Massachusetts Department of Mental Health in an inpatient psychiatric forensic hospital. In this setting he provides a variety of psychiatric services such as the evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment of the hospital’s patients. He also provides expert testimony for court-authorized guardianship and treatment plans as well as commitment hearings.
Rosevelt’s interest in mental health and healthcare has been shaped by a multitude of experiences and learning opportunities that have taught him the value of compassion, empathy, intellectual curiosity, and fairness. An avid world traveler and reader, Rosevelt grew up on three continents and is multilingual; this multicultural background has helped foster Rosevelt’s dedication to providing culturally competent, holistic, and non-judgmental care to a diverse client population. In his free time Rosevelt enjoys reading, writing, martial arts and spending time with his family and friends.
Rebecca Blackmore is a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. She has 5+ years of nursing experience in behavioral health and dual diagnosis and 2 years of nursing and care coordination experience working with social determinants of health. She has experience with patients across the lifespan and is particularly interested in ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Borderline Personality Disorder, Depression, Schizophrenia, and Substance Use Disorders. She has mentored nursing students at various colleges in Central Massachusetts.
Rebecca understands how social factors can affect physical and mental health outcomes. She is passionate about utilizing a holistic approach individualized to each patient, encompassing their culture and preferences to the greatest extent. Rebecca believes that medication is only one part of treatment and aims to explore, teach, and guide the implementation nonpharmacological treatments such as psychotherapy, lifestyle habits, sleep &nutrition
“Overall the provider was very helpful and so professional! She Demonstrated empathy and really cares about serving her patients with dignity and compassion! We certainly need more outstanding professionals in this field! ”
“Diana, Looked at me while exchanging conversations. She made me feel listened to. All my med concerns were addressed. I truly enjoyed her attention. ”
Amjad Bahnassi quite literally could not have gotten out of Syria any sooner. Born and raised in the capital of Damascus, Bahnassi graduated high school at 16 and finished medical school at 22. The day after graduation, he left.
"I was ready," he said.
Bahnassi came to Worcester in the early 1980s for a residency program at UMass Medical Center as a psychiatrist and never left. After completing his residency, he started Behavioral Healthcare Services, a practice he still leads after more than 25 years.
“By far one of the best doctors I’ve ever seen. He listens carefully and shows complete respect to the patient and their needs. I find that highly important and have nothing but respect for this doctor in return. Thank you so much for your care and compassion. It really makes a difference when reaching out for help. ”
“Dr.Bergard is fabulous! He is a true professional! Smart, kind, thorough and really cares about his patients. He is the best psychiatrist; I hope he'll be around for a long time. I would refer any person to him. Thank you Dr.Bergard for your help and dedication to helping people!!”
Dr. Michael Burgard, MD
Psychiatrist
47 Danielson Pike
North Scituate, RI 02857
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Gabrielle Pesaturo, APRN, PMHNP-BC
Psychiatrist 40.9 mi
“Gabrielle is great and truly cares! Will give her honest opinion on meds being prescribed or meds that were prescribed by others prior to becoming her patient. Thank you so much!”
“Dr.Bergard is fabulous! He is a true professional! Smart, kind, thorough and really cares about his patients. He is the best psychiatrist; I hope he'll be around for a long time. I would refer any person to him. Thank you Dr.Bergard for your help and dedication to helping people!!”
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