PRACTICE INFORMATION:

Psychiatric problems hurt.  They cause significant suffering and make it difficult and, at times, impossible to function.  With this in mind the most important goal of treatment is to get you fully well, so that you can return to your life and the things that are important to you.  As part of succeeding in this goal I have structured my practice as follows:

• A commitment to compassionate and expertly delivered care.
• A calm, relaxed office environment where you are not kept waiting.  No one likes the stress of sitting in a doctor’s office wondering when they’ll be seen.  My practice is designed to run on time and it is truly rare for me to run more than a few minutes late.
• Initial visits are scheduled for one hour so that a complete history and evaluation can be performed.  This allows for a highly accurate diagnosis, which is the foundation for successful treatment.
• Follow-up visits are unhurried and focus on response to medication and symptom resolution.
• I am happy to work in collaboration with your primary care physician to coordinate and optimize your treatment.
• In addition to the office number you will have access to my personal voice mail.  Any message that you leave is immediately sent to me for my review and response.  I am diligent in returning phone calls and you will usually be speaking directly with me and not the office staff.