Board Certified Adult Psychiatrist seeking a telepsychiatry position in Connecticut and/or New York State. Trained in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Addiction Treatment.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Retail Pharmacist
Walgreens
04.2024 - Current
Maintain up-to-date knowledge of industry trends, regulations, and best practices through continuing education courses and professional networking.
Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local laws pertaining to pharmacy practice as well as company policies and procedures.
Educate patients on proper medication usage, side effects, and potential interactions, promoting safety and adherence.
Conduct regular medication reviews to identify potential issues or discrepancies in patient prescriptions.
Enhance customer satisfaction through efficient prescription processing and timely delivery.
Participate in quality improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing patient care and pharmacy services provided.
Psychiatrist and Founder
Good Psychiatry, PLLC
03.2022 - 03.2024
Developed strong rapport with patients, fostering trust and open communication to better understand their needs and concerns.
Collaborated closely with primary care providers to address co-occurring physical health issues among psychiatric patients, ensuring comprehensive care solutions.
Performed thorough psychiatric evaluations, accurately diagnosing patients'' conditions and formulating appropriate interventions.
Provided crisis intervention services to stabilize acutely ill patients, preventing self-harm or harm to others.
Demonstrated empathy and active listening during patient interactions, providing a supportive environment for individuals to share their experiences openly.
Transition Psychiatrist
Wilmington VA Medical Center (Locum Tenens)
11.2019 - 04.2020
Performed initial treatment/stabilization prior to transitioning patient to permanent provider
Collaborated with other providers including Suicide Prevention, Therapists and Primary Care to provide exceptional care to the Veteran.
Attending Psychiatrist
Womack Health and Support Center (WHSC) Embedded Behavioral Health (Locum Tenens)
07.2019 - 10.2019
Performed initial psychiatric evaluations and provided care and treatment to our nation's service members at Fort Bragg Army Base, NC
Both outpatient and inpatient duties including weekend call.
Principal Psychiatrist
Capitol Region Mental Health Center/Inpatient Treatment Unit
09.2018 - 12.2018
Provided direct patient care to patients suffering from chronic mental health disorders
Collaborated with Treatment Team within the 16-bed inpatient treatment unit to coordinate all aspects of patient care.
Staff Psychiatrist
Community Health Services
06.2017 - 08.2018
Collaborated with other members of the Treatment Team to diagnose and treat adults and adolescents with mood disorders, anxiety disorders, ADHD, PTSD, and psychotic disorders
Administered Suboxone treatment for opioid addiction from induction to stabilization and maintenance.
Psychiatrist
Connecticut Psychiatric and Wellness Center
02.2017 - 08.2017
Provided evaluation and medication management for adolescents and adults with depression, anxiety, ADHD, PTSD, psychosis, and substance use disorders
Evaluated and treated adolescents with ASD.
Principal Psychiatrist
Connecticut Valley Hospital/Whiting Forensic Division (Locum Tenens/Supplemental Physicians)
07.2016 - 12.2016
Provided direct patient care and clinical oversight of multi-disciplinary team
Provided comprehensive assessments, risk assessments, and medication management services to patients committed by the superior court for competency restoration and civil patients in need of enhanced security psychiatric treatment
Responsible for treatment plans, clinical records, and patient discharge plans
Participated in meetings on clinical and administrative policy
Participated in court hearings as a witness.
Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Fellow
University of Connecticut Health Center
07.2013 - 05.2015
2013 PRITE score: 95%
Completed PGY4 in psychiatry (2013-2014)
Involved with several scholarly activities including a project to improve communication with primary care providers in an Ambulatory Pediatric Psychiatry Clinic in West Hartford, CT and presentations to colleagues on the topics of Substance Use Disorders Among Youth, Intellectual Disability and Learning Disorders.
Psychiatry Resident Physician
Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science
07.2008 - 01.2012
Completed three years of residency training (PGY1 - PGY3) in Psychiatry at the North Chicago VA Medical Center including rotations in Emergency Medicine, Neurology, and Ambulatory Medicine
Provided diagnostic and therapeutic interventions to patients
Facilitated the learning of medical students and other healthcare professionals.
Pharmacist
Walgreens Pharmacy
09.2002 - 12.2004
Dispensed and compounded prescriptions, counseled patients on medications, maintained inventory and assisted patients in over-the-counter product selection.
Tutor
Midwestern University
02.2002 - 02.2003
Instructed students in Immunology, Pharmaceutical Calculations, and Medicinal Chemistry
Conducted small group reviews.
Emergency Medical Technician
Superior Ambulance
01.1997 - 12.1997
Provided basic emergency medical services to patients
Transported patients to appropriate facilities for continued care.
Education
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine -
Midwestern University, Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine
Downers Grove, IL
05.2008
Bachelor of Science, Pharmacy -
Midwestern University, Chicago College of Pharmacy
Downers Grove, IL
08.2002
Bachelor Of Science, Biology, Minor: Psychology -
Benedictine University
Lisle, IL
05.1998
Skills
Professional Demeanor
Effective communication
Extensive Psychopharmacology knowledge
Telepsychiatry experience
Teamwork and Collaboration
Problem-solving abilities
Dual Diagnosis Treatment
Adaptability and Flexibility
Certification
Connecticut State License to Practice Medicine and Surgery, 03/31/2025
New York State Registration to Practice as a Physician, 02/28/2026
American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology - Certificate #69850
American Psychiatric Association
American Academy of Addiction Psychiatry
American Society of Addiction Medicine
American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
Awards
Certificate of Appreciation in Recognition and Appreciation of Exemplary Service, North Chicago VA Medical Center
Dean's Award of Academic Excellence, Midwestern University
Student Leadership Award, Midwestern University
Rho Chi Society
Publications
Guanfacine extended release for the treatment of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder in children and adolescents., Expert Opinion on Pharmacotherapy, 08/2014, Co-authored, Review article on use of guanfacine extended release for the treatment of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder.
Languages
Italian
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Retail Pharmacist
Walgreens
04.2024 - Current
Psychiatrist and Founder
Good Psychiatry, PLLC
03.2022 - 03.2024
Transition Psychiatrist
Wilmington VA Medical Center (Locum Tenens)
11.2019 - 04.2020
Attending Psychiatrist
Womack Health and Support Center (WHSC) Embedded Behavioral Health (Locum Tenens)
07.2019 - 10.2019
Principal Psychiatrist
Capitol Region Mental Health Center/Inpatient Treatment Unit
09.2018 - 12.2018
Staff Psychiatrist
Community Health Services
06.2017 - 08.2018
Psychiatrist
Connecticut Psychiatric and Wellness Center
02.2017 - 08.2017
Principal Psychiatrist
Connecticut Valley Hospital/Whiting Forensic Division (Locum Tenens/Supplemental Physicians)
07.2016 - 12.2016
Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Fellow
University of Connecticut Health Center
07.2013 - 05.2015
Psychiatry Resident Physician
Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science
07.2008 - 01.2012
Pharmacist
Walgreens Pharmacy
09.2002 - 12.2004
Tutor
Midwestern University
02.2002 - 02.2003
Emergency Medical Technician
Superior Ambulance
01.1997 - 12.1997
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine -
Midwestern University, Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine
Bachelor of Science, Pharmacy -
Midwestern University, Chicago College of Pharmacy