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Dr. Allen Chroman is a lifetime Distinguished Fellow of the American Psychiatric Association and a Diplomat of the National Board of Medical Examiners. He is Board Certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, with added qualifications in Geriatric Psychiatry and pain management. 

Dr. Chroman brings more than 40 years of psychiatric experience and understanding to the Smart Brain team, providing an exceptional understanding of the mind/body/brain interactions that contribute to a wide range of psychological diseases. Dr. Chroman has lectured extensively and been a sought-after source for Southern California media in both print and broadcast mediums.

Sara Bobak, MD, is a board-certified psychiatrist with over 12 years of experience in adult and child/adolescent psychiatry. She helps patients improve their quality of life at Bowman Medical Group in Beverly Hills, California. 

Dr. Bobak studied at Wayne State University in Detroit, Michigan, where she earned both a bachelor’s degree in chemistry and her medical degree. She completed her residency and child/adolescent psychiatry fellowship training at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, Michigan. She is board-certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.

Dr. Bobak’s approach to care involves taking the time to uncover and understand the biological components, life stressors, and psychological contributions underlying certain conditions. She works collaboratively with her patients to develop custom treatment plans and takes the time to educate them on their diagnosis and treatment options. 

Dr. Bobak’s specialties and areas of interest include depression, eating disorders, and anxiety. She draws from a variety of treatment modalities, including cognitive behavioral therapy, psychopharmacology, and transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) for depression. 

She looks forward to working with new patients and continuing her care of returning clients at Bowman Medical Group.

 

Dr. Rod Amiri is a highly trained, double board certified adult psychiatrist in Beverly Hills, California, with over 20 years of experience helping his patients heal and transition to the restored, high quality of life they deserve. His comprehensive approach to patient care integrates advanced psychotherapeutic modalities, including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), and motivational interviewing (MI), underscoring his commitment to utilizing evidence-based practices. With personalized care, Dr. Amiri ensures that each patient receives comprehensive and compassionate attention. His practice philosophy emphasizes the importance of understanding each patient’s unique circumstances and tailoring treatment plans to meet their specific needs. This patient-centered approach has earned him high praise in the community, specifically from patients he has treated over the years, many of whom have highlighted his compassionate demeanor and unwavering commitment to their well-being.

Dr. Amiri specializes in treating mental health disorders such as attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), bipolar disorder, substance use disorder, traumatic brain injuries (TBIs), as well as various other primary psychiatric disorders. He also specializes in and is renowned for his expertise in treating substance use disorders and the psychiatric sequelae of traumatic brain injuries. He focuses on internal stability, emotional and spiritual healing, neurological strength and development, and overall physical health and mental well-being.  

Dr. Amiri utilizes GeneSight® genetic testing to determine the medications that work best for the patient’s individualized needs and genetic makeup. He also offers lifestyle counseling and individualized psychotherapy to help patients overcome the mental health barriers and battles they face. He compassionately welcomes new and existing patients to his practice and looks forward to help transform their lives.

Melissa Quinn, MD, is a triple board-certified physician and psychiatrist. Dr. Quinn provides holistic, integrative mental and developmental health services for children and adults in and around the Westwood neighborhood of Los Angeles, California.

Dr. Quinn has a passion for helping patients with anxiety, depression, postpartum depression, and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) thrive in every aspect of life. She also works closely with patients struggling academically or at home because of symptoms of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).

As an integrative and holistic medicine physician, Dr. Quinn has extensive experience in relieving persistent symptoms of a mental health condition using a range of psychotherapy techniques and traditional medications.

Innovative treatments like ketamine infusion therapy, exposure and response prevention (ERP) therapy, and transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) are also available for treatment-resistant depression and anxiety.

Dr. Quinn is double board-certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (ABPN) and completed her adult psychiatry residency and internship at the University of Southern California (USC) in Los Angeles. She also completed her child and adolescent psychiatry fellowship at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles.

After becoming passionate about integrative medicine, Dr. Quinn became board certified in integrative and holistic medicine through the Academy of Integrative Health and Medicine (AIHM) in La Jolla, California. 

She later finished a fellowship in transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) through Duke University in Durham, North Carolina, to treat depression without medication. 

As part of her holistic approach to care, Dr. Quinn offers life coaching, mindfulness training, and nutraceuticals that transform a patient’s wellness and quality of life. She values the benefits of lifestyle interventions and dietary improvements to support long-term mental health. 

Medication management services are also available to optimize treatment effectiveness and reduce risk factors for medication misuse or abuse.

In addition to in-office evaluations and follow-up visits, Dr. Quinn connects with patients through an online telemedicine platform. She can accommodate busy schedules and urgent care needs without patients having to travel to the office.

To schedule a diagnostic evaluation, call the office of Melissa Quinn, MD, today or book an appointment online.

Thomas Dixon, M.D., Ph.D. is a psychiatrist graduated from the UCSD Psychiatry Residency, Research Track. He has an interest in neuromodulation and has been involved in TMS clinical trials as well as basic research in ketamine effects on neurons. He completed the Tufts Medical Scientist Training Program where he received his medical doctorate as well as a Ph.D. in Cell, Molecular, and Developmental Biology. His Ph.D. involved recreating the human neuromuscular junction with multiple cell types in 3D bio-fabricated structures in the lab. Beyond science and medicine, he is passionate about the outdoors, cinema, Boston sports teams, and environmental policy.