My Resume

My primary clinical interests are the care of neuropsychiatric patients and consulting on difficult-to-treat patients and those with co-morbid medical and psychiatric disorders. My clinical and research interests include autistic disorder, Tourette's disorder, eating disorders, women's mental health, premenstrual dysphoric disorder, perimenopause and menopausal mood disorders, geriatric psychopharmacology, pain management, anxiety disorders, mood disorders, psychotic disorders, substance abuse disorders. Currently, my special interests include the relationship of nutrition, exercise, sleep, and hormonal changes on neuropsychiatric disorders and the impact on neurotransmitter activity; polypharmacy of psychotropic agents; pharmacokinetic/pharmacodynamic drug interactions; gender differences in prescribing classes of psychotropic agents; the impact of folate and vitamin D deficiency on health; and tobacco cessation intervention programs.

I give presentations to other health care professionals, teachers, and psychologists about how nutrition, exercise, sleep, hormones and substances impact on mental and physical health. On June 9, 2023, I gave a presentation at the Mental Health America Annual Conference on "Preventative Approaches for Healthcare". It is important to assess underlying risk factors and to use preventative approaches to promote a healthier lifestyle.