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I have been practicing psychiatric medicine for over 14 years. I’m certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. I specialize in treating mood, anxiety, obsessive-compulsive and post-traumatic stress disorders, ADHD and substance abuse.
It is a privilege for me to serve and help patients who are struggling with mental, emotional, behavioral disorders and addictions. Seeing my patients overcome adversity and become resilient is highly rewarding.
My aim in treatment is to help you identify areas of strength and provide you with tools necessary to overcome obstacles caused by negative emotional states. Empowering you to make informed decisions about your care, meaningful lifestyle changes and increase self promoted healthy behavior. We will partner together to create an individualized treatment plan to meet your goals. My treatment approach includes psychoeducation, psychopharmacology and psychotherapy. Also part of the treatment will include collaboration with other clinicians and communication with families.
With my skill set, expertise and training I aim to help you develop the tools to move forward and bring positive change into your life.
EDUCATION:
Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University/Vidant Medical Center (Greenville, NC) – Psychiatry Residency 2006-2009
Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University/ Vidant Medical Center (Greenville, NC) Medical Internship 2005-2006
Caja Costarricense del Seguro Social (Costa Rica) – General Medicine Internship.
Universidad de Ciencias Medicas de Centroamérica (Costa Rica) – MD
Universidad Nacional de Costa Rica – General Sciences.
EXPERIENCE:
AHG Psychiatry PLLC (Verve Psychiatry) – Private Practice Owner 2020 -present
Greenbrook NeuroHealth (Chapel Hill, NC) – Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation Consultant/Medical Director: 2018-present
Cognitive Psychiatry (Chapel Hill, NC) – Private Practice 2018-2020
Alamance Regional Medical Center (Burlington, NC) – Attending Psychiatrist: 2015-18
Alamance Regional Medical Center (Burlington NC) – Chair of the Department of Psychiatry and Executive Board Member: 2017-18
Central Regional Hospital (Butner, NC) – Attending Psychiatrist: 2013-14
Brody School of Medicine (Greenville, NC) – Clinical Assistant Professor: 2009-14
PROFESSIONAL SOCIETIES:
North Carolina Psychiatric Association: 2007- present
American Psychiatric Association: 2007- present
American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology: 2012- present
North Carolina State Medical License: 2008- present
European Psychiatric Society: 2018 – 2021
Christian Medical & Dental Association: 2021 – 2022
Focus on the Family Christian Counselors Network: 2021 -present
CERTIFICATIONS/ADDITIONAL TRAINING:
Electroconvulsive Therapy Certification-Duke University: 2017-present
Buprenorphine Waiver: 2018-present
Brainsway Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation Certification: 2018-present
NeuroStar Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation Certification: 2018-present
TEACHING / VOLUNTEERING:
University of North Carolina (Chapel Hill, NC) – mentor for Gil Internship Program in Psychology: 2019
University of North Carolina (Chapel Hill, NC) – preceptor for medical students: 2016-17
Elon University (Elon, NC) – preceptor for physician assistant students: 2015-17
Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University (Greenville, NC) – preceptor for medical students: 2009-14; supervisor for psychiatry residents: 2009-14
Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University (Greenville, NC) – Women’s Committee Member: 2009-2010
North Carolina Psychiatric Association (Raleigh, NC) – Resident in Training Representative- NCPA Executive Board: 2007-2009
Care Community at Blackerton (Devon, UK) – volunteer: 1999-2000
PUBLICATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS:
Acceptability, Safety, and Efficacy of Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation in Pregnancy: Rachel Ogbuoji M.B.B.S, MPH, Andrea Hernandez MD (European Psychiatric Congress April 2019)
Anxiety Disorders. Speaker for Insights in Mental Health: an educational series offered at ARMC Education Center (Burlington NC): 2017
“Psychotic and Personality Disorders in the DSM-5”. Speaker for Eastern Area Health Education Center Conference, (Greenville, NC): 2013
“Somatic treatments used in psychiatry during the first half of the 20th century”. Speaker for East Carolina University Brody School of Medicine, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Medicine Grand Rounds, (Greenville, NC): 2011
“Treatment of Generalized Anxiety Disorder”. Speaker for Eastern Area Health Education Center Conference (Greenville, NC): 2009
“Importance and recollection of journal club and seminar readings in residency training”. Poster presentation at NCPA Annual Meeting, (New Bern, NC): 2009
“Paraphilias: when pleasure goes too far”. Speaker for East Carolina University Brody School of Medicine, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Medicine Grand Rounds (Greenville, NC): 2009
LICENSES:
North Carolina State Medical License: 2008- present
Florida State Medical License: 2013-present
Costa Rica Medical License: 2003-present
