My Education

In 1991, I earned a MD degree from the University of Iowa College of Medicine. I then went on to complete General Psychiatry Residency, graduating in 1995, and then a Child Psychiatry Fellowship in 1998 from Tripler Army Medical Center.

My Related Experience

• I have provided psychiatric evaluation and medication management for children, adolescents and adults.
• I have practiced in adult inpatient psychiatric units and outpatient psychiatric settings for children, adolescents, and adults.
• I have served as Physician Reviewer and Associated Medical Director for Medicaid services.
• I have served as Division Army Psychiatrist and as Department Chief of Integrated Behavioral Services for the Army.
• I have provided therapy services for children, adolescents, and adults.

My Special Training or Certifications

I am board-certified in Child and Adolescent psychiatry and board-certified in General Psychiatry.

My Areas of Focus

I have extensive experience in:

• Psychiatric evaluation and medication management for children, adolescents and adults
• Adult Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
• Treatment of anxiety, depression, and Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder in children and adolescents
• Assessment and treatment of the psychiatric consequences of Trauma in Men and Women
• Bipolar Disorder
• Treatment of anxiety and depression in adults

My Purpose for Choosing Psychiatry

I provide psychiatric services, which best matches what the patient needs in a professional and understanding manner.

My Life Outside the Office

I enjoy learning more about Military Psychiatry and Cultural Psychiatry.