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.
Chiropractor 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.
Dentist 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.
Dermatologist 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.
Family Physician 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.
OB-GYN 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.
Ophthalmologist 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.
Orthopedic Surgeon 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.
Pediatrician 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.
Physical Therapist 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.
Podiatrist 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.
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.
I am a board‑certified psychiatrist with more than twenty years of experience providing comprehensive mental health care for adults, adolescents, and families. My background spans inpatient psychiatry, outpatient treatment, emergency services, telepsychiatry, and leadership roles in major hospital systems. I’ve served as an attending psychiatrist, medical director, and educator at institutions including Rutgers University, Harvard Medical School, Cambridge Health Alliance, and hospital systems across New York and New Jersey.
My practice is built on a collaborative, respectful approach to mental health treatment. I work with individuals seeking support for anxiety, depression, mood disorders, life transitions, and complex medication histories. Many people come to me feeling unsure about their current psychiatric medications or interested in exploring whether a more streamlined, personalized treatment plan might better support their wellbeing.
Claudette L. Blake-Tonge, DNP, APRN, PMHNP-BC, MSN, BSN, RN is a Board Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. Claudette specializes in providing psychiatric diagnostic assessments, medication management, treatment for anxiety, depression, bipolar, self-esteem management and psychotherapy.
Her education includes a Doctor of Nursing Practice, a Post Masters Certificate as a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, a Master of Science in Nursing degree with a specialization in Clinical Nursing Management.
Claudette’s diversified professional clinical background has enriched her clinical skills and life's perspective. She has dedicated more than 24 years providing care for geriatrics patients, oncology patients, residential care services, incarcerated inmates, substance abuse treatment, LGBTQ+ population and mental health patients.
Claudette's philosophy is that of holistic care for the treatment of the mind, body, and soul.
“I am happy with Dr. Blake. I'm a bit low-maintenance, so there's that. But Dr. Blake is great with monitoring and managing my medication. I look forward to continuing with her.”
Mudasar Hassan, MD, is proud to bring expert psychiatric care to the team at First Response Urgent Care. He treats patients at convenient locations in the Brownsville and Clinton Hill neighborhoods of Brooklyn, New York, bringing years of experience and a deep empathy to his services. First Response Urgent Care welcomes new patients and accepts a wide variety of insurance providers.
Dr. Hassan received his Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery at Hamdard College of Medicine & Dentistry in Karachi, Pakistan, before completing his surgery residency at Nassau University Medical Center in East Meadow, New York.
Honing his skills in mental health care, Dr. Hassan completed a child and adolescent psychiatry fellowship at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center in Odessa, Texas, where he also finished his adult psychiatry residency. Dr. Hassan has medical licensure in New York.
Dr. Hassan is passionate about understanding the human mind and supporting individuals in navigating the complexities of mental health. His extensive research experience and numerous contributions to publications throughout his career underscore his commitment to the medical field. He remains a lifelong learner, constantly updating his knowledge and skills as he aims to help every patient live their best life.
For a truly patient-centric experience that focuses on your well-being, call the nearest First Response Urgent Care office and schedule your appointment with Dr. Hassan. Online booking is available.
Mudasar Hassan, MD, is proud to bring expert psychiatric care to the team at First Response Urgent Care. He treats patients at convenient locations in the Brownsville and Clinton Hill neighborhoods of Brooklyn, New York, bringing years of experience and a deep empathy to his services. First Response Urgent Care welcomes new patients and accepts a wide variety of insurance providers.
Dr. Hassan received his Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery at Hamdard College of Medicine & Dentistry in Karachi, Pakistan, before completing his surgery residency at Nassau University Medical Center in East Meadow, New York.
Honing his skills in mental health care, Dr. Hassan completed a child and adolescent psychiatry fellowship at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center in Odessa, Texas, where he also finished his adult psychiatry residency. Dr. Hassan has medical licensure in New York.
Dr. Hassan is passionate about understanding the human mind and supporting individuals in navigating the complexities of mental health. His extensive research experience and numerous contributions to publications throughout his career underscore his commitment to the medical field. He remains a lifelong learner, constantly updating his knowledge and skills as he aims to help every patient live their best life.
For a truly patient-centric experience that focuses on your well-being, call the nearest First Response Urgent Care office and schedule your appointment with Dr. Hassan. Online booking is available.
Noam Eitan, MD, is a board-certified psychiatrist in Middletown, New York, providing psychiatric medication management for adults through secure telehealth visits. He brings decades of experience in psychiatry, with a clinical focus on caring for adults and managing complex mental health needs later in life. His approach emphasizes careful evaluation, conservative prescribing, and ongoing monitoring to support safety, stability, and quality of life.
Dr. Eitan is licensed to practice medicine in the state of New York and is a Diplomate of the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. His professional background includes extensive experience in hospital-based psychiatry, academic medicine within the United States.
In addition to his clinical work, Dr. Eitan has held academic appointments at SUNY Stony Brook, where he has contributed to research and medical education. He has been recognized nationally for clinical excellence, including multiple listings in the Castle Connolly guide.
Henry Ehizokhale, is a Board Certified Mental Health Provider (PMHNP) with more than 13 years of extensive experience in Mental Health Care. My dedication lies in offering compassionate and holistic care within a therapeutic and empathetic environment. I engage collaboratively with individuals and families to develop personalized treatment plans tailored to their unique needs. My approach is non-judgmental, aiming to guide and enhance your capacity for a healthier lifestyle. Together, we will work towards realistic goals, emphasizing both prevention and treatment.
Mark Rybakov, DO, is an adult, adolescent, and child psychiatrist who offers comprehensive evaluations and treatments for patients living with ADHD, OCD, depression, anxiety disorders, and other mood disorders. Dr. Rybakov has two offices, one on Saint Mark’s Place in the East Village of Manhattan and the other in Brooklyn.
Dr. Rybakov completed his undergraduate degree in biology and biochemistry at Rutgers University in New Jersey. He received his medical degree from the New York College of Osteopathic Medicine. Dr. Rybakov then completed a psychiatry and child/adolescent psychiatry residency at the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey.
To stay current in his field, Dr. Rybakov maintains membership with the American Psychiatric Association and the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. He is dually board-certified in adult and child/adolescent psychiatry. Dr. Rybakov has experience in numerous psychiatric treatment settings such as outpatient, community clinics, inpatient psychiatric settings, group homes, day treatment centers, rehabilitations, detoxes, and private practice.
Among his professional interests, Dr. Rybakov enjoys developing individually-tailored treatment plans, including elements of psychotherapy and psychopharmacology for adults, teens, and pre-teens. He enjoys staying current in the field of psychiatry and keeping up with cutting-edge therapeutics.
Dr. Rybakov is a recipient of the Arnold P. Gold Teaching Award, a national award given each year to a small number of psychiatrists who have made outstanding and sustaining contributions to medical student education. He is currently the supervisor for medical/psychology students in a community clinic.
I am a child and Adolescent psychiatrist trained at Rutgers New Jersey Medical school and Board certified in both General Psychiatry and Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. I have been in practice for over 10 years and specialize in medication treatments for ADHD, Oppositional defiant disorder, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, Autism spectrum disorder and tic disorders.
I pursue a working alliance with families, schools, therapists, and pediatricians, including the review of prior assessments, as the basis of the treatment plan.
My approach is to start with a thorough diagnosis and formulate a plan that includes medications, psychotherapy, diet, exercise, sleep hygiene, lab work and other lifestyle modifications to provide an individual treatment plan for each of my patients. As I develop a relationship with my patients and their family I strive to understand their issues and concerns to better cater to my patient's needs.
I am a board certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. I obtained my MSN from Monmouth University, and became board certified with the ANCC. I have over 10 years of nursing experience in the psychiatric field in emergency crisis with adult clients from ages 18-65. Through my years as a staff nurse, I found my passion for mental health and desired to be apart of the change in ending the stigma surrounded by substance abuse and mental health.
I believe in creating an individualized plan of care that values client involvement, inter-professional collaboration and evidenced-based practice. My goal for my clients is to feel empowered to treat their illness through supportive education in a stigma free environment.
Edward O. Oladipo, MSN, APN, PMHNP-BC, began his mental healthcare career over a decade ago. With extensive expertise in both inpatient and outpatient care, he provides comprehensive psychiatric mental health services across the lifespan. Passionate about promoting therapeutic interventions, he focuses on reducing reliance on controlled medications and mitigating clinical addiction.
Edward approaches each case by understanding the unique aspects of each patient and crafting treatment plans tailored to their specific diagnosis and needs. By integrating psychotherapy and psychopharmacology, he avoids a one-size-fits-all approach, instead concentrating on the patient's history, personality, and condition intricacies. Emphasizing safety, he recognizes that each person's journey to mental wellness is unique. His treatment plans are customized roadmaps, considering the patient's strengths, challenges, and preferences.
