It is important to find a mental health provider who is both knowledgeable and can relate to you. Finding the right psychiatrist can be a very personal decision. Naturally, part of this decision is based on finding someone with adequate training and education. Allow me to share my background with you. I received my Bachelors in Science in Computer Science from Purdue University in Indiana. Subsequently, I attended medical school at Indiana University School of Medicine. I then did an internship year in Internal Medicine with University of Tennessee College of Medicine, and finally, I completed a three year residency in Psychiatry with University of Tennessee College of Medicine.

Following the completion of residency, I worked for Jackson Pathways system in the inpatient psychiatric unit. More recently, I have worked at the Veterans Administration Hospital where I was the supervising Psychiatrist for a Post-traumatic Stress Disorder program. My work within the VA hospital also entailed having an outpatient clinic and emergency room coverage responsibilities. Additionally, I have worked as a Staff Psychiatrist for Southeast Mental Health Center treating primarily women and adolescents. Currently, I have admitting privileges at Lakeside Hospital where I see patients who are hospitalized, and as you know, I have forayed into starting my private outpatient practice.

I would like to leave you with an anecdote. I began seriously considering opening an outpatient practice in the fall of 2009. Six months after I had this thought, I was approached by Dr. Harris to accept his patients as he transitions away from his outpatient psychiatric practice. I feel honored that Dr. Harris has considered me to provide outpatient care for his patients. I feel privileged to be able to start my outpatient practice and welcome you to consider receiving your care with me.