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Nisha Patel, DO
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Assistant Clinical Professor, Geriatric Psychiatry Fellowship
Interim Program Director
Medical School: University of Arizona College of Medicine – Phoenix
Residency: Psychiatry, University of Arizona College of Medicine – Phoenix
Fellowship: Geriatric Psychiatry, University of Arizona College of Medicine – Phoenix
Research/Clinical Interests: My clinical interests include evaluation of major neurocognitive disorders, treatment of behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia, addressing sleep disorders in older adults, and psychoeducation on caregiver strategies to reduce caregiver burnout
Hobbies and Personal Interests: Hobbies include spending time with my dogs Slipper and Luna, cooking, and attending live music events
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Ayman Fanous, MD
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Department Chair of Psychiatry
Medical School: Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine
Residency: New York University School of Medicine
Research/Clinical Interests: Psychiatric genetics, psychotic disorders, precision medicine
Hobbies and Personal Interests: Music performances, composition, and collaboration with world-renowned improvisers
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Andrea Waxman, MD
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Psychiatry Residency Training Director, U of A College of Medicine – Phoenix
Director, Psychiatry Consultation-Liaison Service, Banner – University Medical Center Phoenix
Medical School: The Ohio State University College of Medicine
Residency: Psychiatry, Good Samaritan Regional Medical Center (University of Arizona College of Medicine-Phoenix)
Research/Clinical Interests: Medical education, adult psychiatry, psychotherapy
Hobbies and Personal Interests: Reading, traveling
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Nimit Agarwal, MD, FACP
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Program Director, Internal Medicine Geriatric Medicine Fellowship
Medical School: Maulana Azad Medical College, University of Delhi, India
Residency: Harlem Hospital Center, Columbia University
Fellowship: Loyola University
Research/Clinical Interests: Innovative ways to provide geriatric care and utilizing technology to improve health care outcomes
Hobbies and Personal Interests: Running, fitness and outdoor activities
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Amanda Cattelino, MD
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Psychiatry Section Chief for Primary Care Mental Health Integration,
Academic Programs and Consultation Services at the Phoenix VA Medical Center
Medical School: Albany Medical College
Residency: University of Arizona College of Medicine – Phoenix Psychiatry Residency program
Research/Clinical Interests: Advancing the collaborative care model as well as expanding clinical and educational opportunities for Psychiatry trainees
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Anita Karnik, MD
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Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychiatry, University of Arizona College of Medicine – Phoenix,
Addiction Psychiatrist Phoenix VA Health Health Care System
Medical School: Texas A&M College of Medicine
Residency: Texas A&M College of Medicine – Psychiatry
Fellowship: Texas A&M College of Medicine – Child & Adolescent Psychiatry;
University of Cincinnati College of Medicine – Addiction Psychiatry
Research/Clinical Interests: Addiction psychiatry and working with patients with chronic pain conditions. Enjoy working with the veteran population. Specialized in treatment for opioid use disorder
Hobbies and Personal Interests: Enjoy spending time with family, friends, and dogs. Enthusiastic about learning new skills.
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Navaid A Khan, MD, MPH, FAPA
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Assistant Clinical Professor, Clinical Series - Psychiatry
Medical School: Dow Medical College, University of Karachi, MBBS (MD); Unviersity of NSW, School of Community Medicine, MPH
Residency: Bergen Regional Medical Center, Paramus, New Jersey
Research/Clinical Interests: ECT, consultation liaison psychiatry
Hobbies and Personal Interests: Hiking, biking, world literature.
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Allison Perrin, MD
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Clinical Assistant Professor of Internal Medicine
Medical School: Wayne State University School of Medicine
Residency: Maricopa County Hospital Internal Medicine
Fellowship: Geriatrics, Banner Good Samaritan
Research/Clinical Interests: Memory disorders
Hobbies and Personal Interests: Rehabilitating our historic home, gardening
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David Shprecher, DO FAAN
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Associate Professor
Medical School: University of Arizona College of Medicine – Phoenix
Residency: Neurology, University of Arizona College of Medicine – Phoenix
Fellowship: Geriatrics, Geriatric Psychiatry, Behavioral Neurology, Movement Disorders
Research/Clinical Interests: Early stage disease modification/prevention trials in neurodegenerative movement disorders
Hobbies and Personal Interests: Camping, hiking, and reminiscing about playing with my last Sheltie dog
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Paul E. Stander, MD, MBA, FACP
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Clinical Professor of Medicine
Medical School: University of Arizona College of Medicine – Phoenix
Residency: Internal Medicine, University of Arizona College of Medicine – Phoenix
Fellowship: Geriatrics, Internal Medicine, University of Arizona College of Medicine – Phoenix
Research/Clinical Interests: Age-friendly geriatric care, palliative care, hospice - communication at end of life dementia - diagnosis and management
Hobbies and Personal Interests: Golf, bridge, personal training
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Po-Heng Tsai, MD
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Assistant Clinical Professor, Clinical Series - Neurology
Medical School: Tufts University School of Medicine
Residency: David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA Reed Neurological Research Center, Neurology
Fellowship: Semel Institute for Neuroscience & Human Behavior, Behavioral Neurology & Neuropsychiatry
Research/Clinical Interests: Behavioral neurology and is experienced in the evaluation and management of cognitive disorders including different types of dementia
Hobbies and Personal Interests: Running, hiking, travelling, and spending time with family and friends
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Jose Ventura, MD,
DLFAPA
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Assistant Clinical Professor
Medical School: University of the Philippines College of Medicine
Residency: General Psychiatry, Albert Einstein Medical Center
Fellowship: Geriatric Psychiatry, Albert Einstein Medical Center
Research/Clinical Interests: Geriatric Psychiatry and Chronic Mental Illness
Hobbies and Personal Interests: Symphonies, Broadway shows, concerts
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James Wilcox, MD, PhD
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Professor
Medical School: University of Arizona College of Medicine – Phoenix
Residency: Psychiatry, University of Arizona College of Medicine – Phoenix
Fellowship: Geriatric Psychiatry, University of Arizona – Phoenix
Research/Clinical Interests: Genetics, Behavioral Neurology, Catatonia
Hobbies and Personal Interests: Reading, history
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