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Ashraf Elmashat, MD, is a compassionate clinician, a certified neuropsychiatrist, and a distinguished brain scientist. He currently sees patients at Ocean View Neuropsychiatry in Orange county, California.

Dr. Elmashat completed his residency in adult psychiatry and a fellowship in child and adolescent psychiatry at the University of Southern California. He is currently certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology in both adult psychiatry and child and adolescent psychiatry.

Immediately after completing his training, Dr. Elmashat was recruited to serve as a faculty member at the University of California San Diego’s School of Medicine, where he has been an associate professor in the psychiatry department for over 15 years. During his time at UCSD, he’s served as the director of the La Jolla multi-specialty programs, founded and directed the telepsychiatry program and executive mental health program, and regularly teaches medical students and residents.

Dr. Elmashat has always maintained a passionate interest in innovative and non-invasive treatments. In 2017, he decided to finally pursue that passion by opening up a clinical practice geared towards developing and utilizing those treatments. He greatly enjoys working with his patients at Ocean View Neuropsychiatry, and looks forward to continuing to help all of them discover a brighter, better future.

Dr. Jerry C. Bobo, M.D., has been a physician for 44 years. He was an Ob-Gyn physician for 19 years and has been a psychiatrist for the last 25 years. He received his training in psychiatry and psychoneuroimmunology at UCSD. In addition, he has trained as a medical acupuncturist, herbalist and homeopathic physician. Last but not least, he has specialized training in Gero-psychaitry, Correctional psychiatry, Inpatient psychiatry and mood and psychotic disorders.

Dr. Madalyn Cosensci PMHNP, DNP-BC, is a California licensed Nurse Practitioner with a Doctorate in Psychiatry. Dr. Cosensci is trained to diagnose and treat a variety of psychiatric illnesses, including, Depression, Anxiety, Personality disorders, Bipolar disorder, psychotic disorder, PTSD, ADHD, and other common and complex conditions.  

Dr. Cosensci has over seven years of experience working in acute inpatient psychiatric hospitals. She prioritizes a team approach to treatment and focuses on holistic interventions to improve the quality of care. In her spare time, she works her bee-hives, and is training to run a marathon.  

 

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.

Joshua D. Feder, M.D., is an experienced and compassionate psychiatrist serving children, adults, and families in and around Solana Beach, California. With more than three decades of experience, Dr. Feder is board-certified in general psychiatry and child and adolescent psychiatry. He enjoys getting to know his patients and helping them resolve mental health and behavioral issues, ultimately improving their wellness and quality of life. Dr. Feder continues to run his full clinical practice along with writing, podcasting, teaching, conducting research, global health care, and offering legal forensic psychiatric services related largely to trauma and autism.

Dr. Feder has a deep understanding of a wide range of mental health disorders. He creates customized treatment plans for each individual patient, combining medicine, therapy, and lifestyle modifications.

Dr. Feder takes a special interest in helping children and families living with autism. He works with caregivers, schools, and other medical providers to ensure the child has everything they need to succeed. As Executive Medical Director at Positive Development, Dr. Feder is helping increase access to developmental relationship-based support for children, teens, young adults, and their families nationwide.

Dr. Feder earned his undergraduate degree in mathematics at Boston University then completed his medical degree at Boston University School of Medicine. He served his internship and psychiatry residency at the Naval Hospital in San Diego. Dr. Feder is a Distinguished Fellow of the American Psychiatric Association and has been awarded a wide range of accolades and awards for both his medical practice and service in the United States Navy.

Outside of his practice, Dr. Feder recently authored the highly acclaimed Child Medication Fact Book for Psychiatric Practice.  and serves as Editor-in-Chief at Carlat Child Psychiatry Report. He actively volunteers to support communities affected by armed conflict, including the Middle East, Northern Ireland, Ukraine, and the Balkans. Dr. Feder’s teaching and research includes the University of California San Diego School of Medicine in the Department of Psychiatry, San Diego State University, Fielding Graduate University School of Psychology Infant and Early Childhood Development Program, and An Najah National University in Nablus.

Dr. Jerry C. Bobo, M.D., has been a physician for 44 years. He was an Ob-Gyn physician for 19 years and has been a psychiatrist for the last 25 years. He received his training in psychiatry and psychoneuroimmunology at UCSD. In addition, he has trained as a medical acupuncturist, herbalist and homeopathic physician. Last but not least, he has specialized training in Gero-psychaitry, Correctional psychiatry, Inpatient psychiatry and mood and psychotic disorders.

Dr. Madalyn Cosensci PMHNP, DNP-BC, is a California licensed Nurse Practitioner with a Doctorate in Psychiatry. Dr. Cosensci is trained to diagnose and treat a variety of psychiatric illnesses, including, Depression, Anxiety, Personality disorders, Bipolar disorder, psychotic disorder, PTSD, ADHD, and other common and complex conditions.  

Dr. Cosensci has over seven years of experience working in acute inpatient psychiatric hospitals. She prioritizes a team approach to treatment and focuses on holistic interventions to improve the quality of care. In her spare time, she works her bee-hives, and is training to run a marathon.