ABOUT ME
Welcome to my website. As a neuropsychiatrist, I provide care for clients with mental health conditions in the context of neurological illness, including epilepsy, stroke, movement disorders and others. Among others, I have specialized training in epilepsy and seizures.
My main area of expertise is Functional Neurologic Disorder (FND), previously known as Conversion Disorder. This condition is diagnosed by a neurologist, after which clients are referred to specialists such as neuropsychiatrists for treatment. The treatment often includes education, counseling, neurorehabilitation and/or medication.
Outside my private clinic, I pioneered and currently direct the La Selva Functional Neurologic Disorder (FND) Track, a state-of-the-art, evidence-based treatment program in Palo Alto, California. Developed in 20018, La Selva is one of the only residential/day programs for FND in the U.S. Out-of-state referrals are considered. More information, including application information can be found here.
My connection with Stanford University School of Medicine has stayed strong since training there. I serve on the adjunct faculty at Stanford University School of Medicine, educating physician trainees on current concepts in Neuropsychiatry, including FND.​
CREDENTIALS
EDUCATION
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Stanford Hospital & Clinics, Psychiatry Residency, 2015-2018
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Stanford Hospital & Clinics, Epilepsy Fellowship, 2008-2010
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University of Virginia Medical Center, Neurology Chief Resident, 2007-2008
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University of Virginia Medical Center, Neurology Residency, 2004-2007
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University of Texas, San Antonio, Medical School, Degree: M.D., 2000-2004
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University of Texas, Austin, Degree: B.A. Psychology, 1998-2000
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BOARD CERTIFICATION
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American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology: Psychiatry since 2018
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American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology: Neurology since 2008
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American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology: Epilepsy since 2013
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LICENSING
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California (active, unrestricted): A102955
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ORGANIZATIONS
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Founding Member, Functional Neurologic Disorder (FND) Society
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Fundraising Volunteer, National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)
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Member, American Neuropsychiatric Association (ANPA)