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My career goals have been focused on the LGBTQ population working both as president of AGLP: The Association of LGBTQ Psychiatrists and Director of Psychiatry at Callen-Lorde Community Health Center, one of the largest LGBTQ Medical Centers in the world. I provide psychotherapy and/or medication management. My training is largely psychodynamic but I use behavioral therapies when needed.

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, and Passaic, New Jersey. 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. 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. 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, and Passaic, New Jersey. 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.

Pascal Saremsky, MD, is a board-certified pediatric neurologist, pediatric epileptologist, and a valuable member of the team at NY Neurology Associates in New York City. He specializes in treating patients from newborns to early adulthood with a personalized and friendly approach that helps his young patients and their parents feel comfortable under his care.

Dr. Saremsky is well-known for his expertise in treating all childhood neurological disorders, including ADHD, autism, epilepsy, and migraines. After a thorough diagnostic evaluation, he prefers to follow a conservative treatment strategy whenever possible, which includes close follow-up and monitoring. He’s also happy to work closely with psychotherapists and neuropsychologists, when appropriate, to ensure accurate evaluations.

Dr. Saremsky trained entirely in New York State. He completed his undergraduate studies at Columbia University and his medical studies at New York Medical College. Dr. Saremsky then received further training through a pediatric residency at Westchester Medical Center, a pediatric neurology fellowship at Albert Einstein College of Medicine, and a pediatric epilepsy and neurophysiology fellowship at New York Presbyterian Hospital. He is fluent in English and French and fully conversational in Spanish.

His patients and their caregivers can rely on Dr. Saremsky’s warm and caring personality and his skill as a board-certified pediatric neurologist to provide effective, comprehensive, patient-focused treatment for childhood neurological disorders.

Carissa has over 10 years of mental health nursing experience caring for patients across the lifespan with a multitude of social, emotional, and mental health needs. She earned her Bachelors of Science degree from Rutgers University and completed her Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner degree at Fairleigh Dickinson University. Working in various mental health settings, including inpatient and outpatient psychiatry in the Northern New Jersey area has afforded her the opportunity to encounter a multitude of demographic groups and therapy models. Carissa brings a humanistic philosophy of holistic care for both mind and body, and an abiding commitment to individualized, personalized, comprehensive care for those she serves. Emotional Health, Brings wealth!

Melissa is a board certified psychiatric-mental health nurse practitioner providing compassionate, empathetic psychiatric services to children, adolescents and young adults (8+). She is an expert in the field of adolescent psychiatry, utilizing a non-judgmental, evidence-based approach to compassionately care for patients with a variety of psychiatric disorders. My practice focuses on depression, anxiety, post traumatic stress disorder, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, obsessive compulsive disorders and eating disorders. Melissa is LGBTQ and health at every size aligned. Melissa comes to BWC with over 12 years of nursing experience in pediatric oncology at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. She now utilizing her training from New York University as a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner caring for adolescents (13-18) on an inpatient psychiatric unit. Melissa looks forward to meeting you and working together to achieve your goals!

Laquita is a Board-Certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, bringing a rich tapestry of experience to the BWC, underscored by a decade of service as a Registered Nurse. Her proficiency spans the spectrum from acute inpatient settings to the intimate context of home care, providing her with a great understanding of diverse psychiatric conditions and populations. Her clinical approach is particularly aligned with individuals grappling with depression, anxiety & grief. Laquita's philosophy centers on recognizing the intrinsic worth of joy in everyone's life, and she is committed to guiding her clients back toward that joy with empathy & expertise. Understanding that the individual is the authority on their own narrative and pain, Laquita offers a collaborative path to healing and personal growth. She invites you to join her in a therapeutic alliance focused on cultivating resilience and achieving your mental health goals with unwavering support.

Holly is both a Family & Psychiatric Mental Health NP with over 8 years of experience caring for the acutely ill, across the lifespan. Through her training as both an FNP & PMHNP, Holly appreciates that mental health is extremely important and has a major impact on our overall health and quality of life. Holly's practice focuses on the treatment of mood disorders, anxiety, trauma/PTSD, ADHD, OCD, insomnia and substance use disorders. Holly takes a holistic, eclectic approach, incorporating multiple modalities to improve her client's overall health; movement, nature, nutrition, medication & therapy can all be personalized to help promote your overall health and well-being. Holly is well-practiced in adapting care plans to meet the needs of the patient. Though lots of things work to help people improve their health, not everything works for everyone. You'll work together to adapt our treatment plan for you to get the most out of our time together. She looks forward to meeting you!

Shakiya is a board certified psych NP w/over 10 years of experience working with individuals diagnosed w/psychiatric disorders. Shakiya's practice focuses on the treatment of PTSD, generalized anxiety disorder, depression, bipolar disorder, ADHD & psychotic disorders. Shakiya's style is solution-oriented, open-minded & promotes empowerment. Shakiya utilizes a holistic model to provide inclusive care to all. This includes modalities such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), mindfulness & psychoanalysis; all with the aim to help manage your symptoms, cope with life changes & modify any counterproductive behaviors in order to live a more fulfilling & joyous life. Shakiya's goal is to teach her clients small techniques that can last a lifetime & help in times of distress. Together you'll work on a treatment plan that will incorporate your whole being - this may include adding exercise, natural supplements, psychotherapy, or psychiatric medication. Shakiya is excited to meet you!

NYU educated Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner We aim to improve the wellbeing of our clients by providing the most advanced, compassionate, evidence-based mental healthcare. We provide a full continuum of psychiatric & addiction services online, at your convenience! BWC can accommodate a range of treatment options - talk therapy, medication management, or a combination – aimed at assisting clients who come across barriers which may impede their ability to reach their goals in their careers, relationships, and work-life balance. Our providers - adjunct faculty of New York University’s Rory Meyers College of Nursing - are committed to ending the stigma associated with mental health and substance use and bring a combined 10 years of experience in psychiatric nursing, addiction nursing and nursing leadership. We look forward to helping you live your best life! We promise to be there for you every step of your journey. Our goal is to help you grow from your struggles.

Meet Drew, a Board-Certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner and Co-Founder of the esteemed Bass Wellness Center (BWC). For the past 9 years, Drew has been at the forefront of delivering inclusive and empathic psychiatric nursing care, primarily focusing on treating anxiety disorders, mood disorders, disordered eating, ADHD, addictions, and LGBTQ-affirmative care. Drew's passion lies in offering individualized care tailored to your unique needs, all within a nurturing, safe, and non-judgmental space. Drawing on an evidence-based, patient-centered approach, Drew offers a comprehensive range of services, including psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and medication-assisted treatment for substance use disorders. Additionally, she possesses expertise in cognitive testing. She has limited psychotherapy availability – offering an eclectic mix of modalities, including CBT, CBT-E for eating disorders, mindfulness-based techniques, and solution-focused.

Michael Hutchinson, MD, PhD

Dr. Hutchinson is a board-certified neurologist and senior faculty at the Icahn School of Medicine, Mount Sinai, Manhattan. His clinical interests include headaches, dementia, concussion, traumatic brain injury (TBI), Parkinson's Disease, multiple sclerosis, epilepsy, anxiety, and REM sleep disorders.  He has an extensive scientific background and brings a science-based approach to solving clinical problems.

During his residency at the University of Washington, Hutchinson used his knowledge of chaos theory to propose a new way of treating status epilepticus, the most lethal form of epilepsy. The treatment proved successful and is now standard-of-care in the US. Hutchinson later did a sabbatical at Queen Square, London, where Ian McDonald was pioneering the use of beta interferon as the first treatment for multiple sclerosis.

 

After residency training, Hutchinson underwent a neuroimaging fellowship in Los Angeles.

 

After arriving at NYU in 1994, Hutchinson pioneered the use of cholinesterase inhibitors as a treatment for the dementia of Parkinson's disease. At the time this was considered forbidden because it might make the patient physically worse, but Hutchinson argued that this premise was ill-conceived. Today, cholineserase inhibitors are standard-of-care in Parkinson's dementia. Hutchinson later developed a new way of treating acute relapses in multiple sclerosis, which puts the patient in charge, and has yielded impressive long-term results.

 

During his time at NYU, Hutchinson made early contributions to functional MRI, discovering that regional brain activations during cognitive tasks are accompanied by widespread deactivations.  In structural imaging, Hutchinson combined physics, neuropathology, and image processing to develop a robust MRI biomarker for Parkinson's disease.

 

In addition to certification in neurology, Hutchinson is certified in neuroimaging (MRI and CT of the brain and spine), which combines neuroanatomy, neuropathology, and neurophysiology, fields that form the unique base of clinical neurology.

 

Dr. Hutchinson holds a Ph.D. in molecular physics and is the inventor of spatial sensitivity encoding for MRI - sometimes referred to as parallel MRI - which is now the acknowledged standard for clinical MRI. He is currently exploring a possible extension of this to ultrafast imaging.