Biography

As a critical care psychiatrist with specialized knowledge in the neuroscience of intensive care unit (ICU) delirium with experience heavily embedded in the MICU, SICU, neuro ICU, and ECMO/CVICU units, my job is twofold. First, I implement evidence-based preventative strategies for patients to reduce the incidence of delirium and improve ventilator liberation times. Second, I curate advanced psychopharmacologic treatments that are both pharmacokinetically and pharmacodynamically-informed for patients experiencing delirium in the ICU with the intent of reducing the severity and length of their delirium. The goal is to collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of health care professionals, including physicians, nurses, and other specialists, to ensure comprehensive and integrated care for patients.

Education
Medical School
Midwestern University/Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine (2016)
Internship
Manatee Memorial Hospital (2017), Rotating Internship
Residency
Henry Ford Jackson Hospital (2021), Psychiatry
Fellowship
Stanford University School of Medicine (2022), Consultation/liaison Psychiatry

Research Interest
  • Augmentation strategies for catatonia
  • Clinical hypnosis
  • ECMO sedation
  • Neuroscience of intensive care unit (ICU) delirium