Alexis Holmes, MD

Psychiatry Resident

Alexis Holmes, MD

Psychiatry Resident

Psychiatry
  • Credentials

    Indiana University School of Medicine - MD - 2025

  • Language(s)

    English

Alicia Mattox, LSW

Therapist

Alicia Mattox, LSW

Therapist

AddictionsChild and AdolescentCounseling / Therapy
  • Credentials

    • University of Michigan, Dearborn - Bachelor of Arts in Sociology and Psychology • Loyola University Chicago - Master of Social Work - 2020

  • Certifications

    Licensed Social Worker - Indiana and Illinois

  • East Chicago – Care Center
    Regional Health Systems Care Center - East Chicago
    3903 Indianapolis Blvd
    East Chicago IN 46312

Anders Bailey, MD

Psychiatry Resident

Anders Bailey, MD

Psychiatry Resident

Psychiatry
  • Credentials

    Loyola University Of Chicago Stritch School Of Medicine - MD - 2024

  • Certifications

    Star Behavioral Health Provider

  • Language(s)

    English

  • Merrillville – Care Center
    Regional Health Systems Care Center - Merrillville
    8555 Taft St
    Merrillville IN 46410
andrew

Andrew Portlock, LCSW

Therapist

andrew

Andrew Portlock, LCSW

Therapist

Counseling / Therapy
  • Certifications

    Star Behavioral Health Provider

  • Language(s)

    English

Insurance

  • Aenta
  • Anthem
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield Illinois
  • Caresource
  • Evernorth (Cigna)
  • Humana
  • Medicaid (IN, Anthem)
  • Medicare (IN, Railroad)
  • MHS/Ambetter
  • MultiPlan
  • OPTUM UBH
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • Merrillville – Behavioral Health
    Regional Health Systems - Behavioral Health
    1441 E 84th Place
    Merrillville IN 46410

Angela Comsa, LCSW

Chief Clinical Officer

Angela Comsa, LCSW

Chief Clinical Officer

  • Language(s)

    English

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • Anthem
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield Illinois
  • Caresource
  • Evernorth (Cigna)
  • Humana
  • MDwise
  • Medicaid (IN, Anthem)
  • Medicare (IN, Railroad)
  • MHS/Ambetter
  • MultiPlan
  • OPTUM UBH
  • TRICARE
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • Merrillville – Behavioral Health
    Regional Health Systems - Behavioral Health
    1441 E 84th Place
    Merrillville IN 46410
Angela Erb

Angela Erb, LCSW, LCAC

Clinical Director of Intensive Services

Angela Erb

Angela Erb, LCSW, LCAC

Clinical Director of Intensive Services

Addictions
  • Credentials

    MSW

  • Certifications

    • Medical Assistant Certification • Star Behavioral Health Provider

  • Language(s)

    English

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • Anthem
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield Illinois
  • Caresource
  • Evernorth (Cigna)
  • Humana
  • Medicaid (IN, Anthem)
  • Medicare (IN, Railroad)
  • MHS/Ambetter
  • MultiPlan
  • OPTUM UBH
  • TRICARE
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • East Chicago – Care Center
    Regional Health Systems Care Center - East Chicago
    3903 Indianapolis Blvd
    East Chicago IN 46312

Angela Howard

Therapist

Angela Howard

Therapist

Counseling / Therapy
  • Credentials

    MA

  • Language(s)

    English

  • Merrillville – Behavioral Health
    Regional Health Systems - Behavioral Health
    1441 E 84th Place
    Merrillville IN 46410
Angelina Hiestand

Angelina Hiestand, DO

Psychiatry Resident

Angelina Hiestand

Angelina Hiestand, DO

Psychiatry Resident

Psychiatry
  • Credentials

    • University of Notre Dame - MS - 2019 • Marian University - MS - 2020 • Marian University College of Osteopathic Medicine - DO - 2024

  • Certifications

    Star Behavioral Health Provider

  • Language(s)

    English

  • Merrillville – Care Center
    Regional Health Systems Care Center - Merrillville
    8555 Taft St
    Merrillville IN 46410
Anthony Pellegrini

Anthony Pelligrini, LCSW, LCAC

Therapist

Anthony Pellegrini

Anthony Pelligrini, LCSW, LCAC

Therapist

Counseling / Therapy
  • Credentials

    MSW

  • Language(s)

    English

Insurance

  • Aenta
  • Anthem
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield Illinois
  • Caresource
  • Evernorth (Cigna)
  • Humana
  • Medicaid (IN, Anthem)
  • Medicare (IN, Railroad)
  • MHS/Ambetter
  • MultiPlan
  • OPTUM UBH
  • TRICARE
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • Merrillville – Behavioral Health
    Regional Health Systems - Behavioral Health
    1441 E 84th Place
    Merrillville IN 46410

Antonio Presutti, MD

Psychiatry Resident

Antonio Presutti, MD

Psychiatry Resident

Psychiatry
  • Credentials

    Indiana University School of Medicine - MD - 2025

  • Language(s)

    English

  • Merrillville – Care Center
    Regional Health Systems Care Center - Merrillville
    8555 Taft St
    Merrillville IN 46410

Archana Barry, MD

Psychiatrist

Archana Barry, MD

Psychiatrist

Child and AdolescentPsychiatry
  • Certifications

    American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology: Psychiatry, Child and Adolescent Psychiatry

  • Language(s)

    English

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • Anthem
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield Illinois
  • Caresource
  • Evernorth (Cigna)
  • Humana
  • Medicaid (IN, Anthem)
  • Medicare (IN, Railroad)
  • MHS/Ambetter
  • MultiPlan
  • OPTUM UBH
  • TRICARE
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • Merrillville – Behavioral Health
    Regional Health Systems - Behavioral Health
    1441 E 84th Place
    Merrillville IN 46410

Arlene Paden, MD

Psychiatrist

Arlene Paden, MD

Psychiatrist

Psychiatry

Accepting patients

  • Credentials

    • Loyola University Chicago - BS - 1981 • Howard University - MD - 1985

  • Language(s)

    English

Insurance

  • Aenta
  • Anthem
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield Illinois
  • Caresource
  • Evernorth (Cigna)
  • Humana
  • MDwise
  • Medicaid (IN, IL, Anthem)
  • Medicare (IN, Railroad)
  • MHS/Ambetter
  • MultiPlan
  • OPTUM UBH
  • TRICARE
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • Merrillville – Behavioral Health
    Regional Health Systems - Behavioral Health
    1441 E 84th Place
    Merrillville IN 46410

Ashley Schoon

Therapist

Ashley Schoon

Therapist

Counseling / Therapy
  • Language(s)

    English

  • East Chicago – Care Center
    Regional Health Systems Care Center - East Chicago
    3903 Indianapolis Blvd
    East Chicago IN 46312
Shiparski

Ashley Shiparski, LCSW

Clinical Director – Systems Administration

Shiparski

Ashley Shiparski, LCSW

Clinical Director – Systems Administration

Counseling / Therapy
  • Credentials

    MSW

  • Language(s)

    English

Insurance

  • Aenta
  • Anthem
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield Illinois
  • Caresource
  • Evernorth (Cigna)
  • Humana
  • Medicaid (IN, Anthem)
  • Medicare (IN, Railroad)
  • MHS/Ambetter
  • MultiPlan
  • OPTUM UBH
  • TRICARE
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • Merrillville – Behavioral Health
    Regional Health Systems - Behavioral Health
    1441 E 84th Place
    Merrillville IN 46410

Benita Joseph, DO

Psychiatry Resident

Benita Joseph, DO

Psychiatry Resident

Psychiatry
  • Credentials

    Lincoln Memorial University Debusk College Of Osteopathic Medicine - DO - 2025

  • Language(s)

    English

  • Merrillville – Care Center
    Regional Health Systems Care Center - Merrillville
    8555 Taft St
    Merrillville IN 46410

Breyauna Spencer, DO

Inpatient Psychiatrist

Breyauna Spencer, DO

Inpatient Psychiatrist

Psychiatry
  • Credentials

    • University of Illinois at Chicago- BA Applied Psychology - 2017 • Marian University College of Osteopathic Medicine- Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine - 2021

  • Residency

    Residency: Authority Health Residency Program

  • Certifications

    American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology

  • Language(s)

    English

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • Anthem
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield Illinois
  • Caresource
  • Evernorth (Cigna)
  • Humana
  • MDwise
  • Medicaid (IN, Anthem)
  • Medicare (IN, Railroad)
  • MHS/Ambetter
  • MultiPlan
  • OPTUM UBH
  • TRICARE
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • Merrillville – Care Center
    Regional Health Systems Care Center - Merrillville
    8555 Taft St
    Merrillville IN 46410

Brian Dieckmann, PsyD

Director of Access to Care

Brian Dieckmann, PsyD

Director of Access to Care

Counseling / Therapy
  • Credentials

    LCAC

  • Certifications

    • Health Service Provider in Psychology • Star Behavioral Health Provider

  • Language(s)

    English

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • Anthem
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield Illinois
  • Caresource
  • Evernorth (Cigna)
  • Humana
  • MDwise
  • Medicaid (IN, Anthem)
  • Medicare (IN, Railroad)
  • MHS/Ambetter
  • MultiPlan
  • OPTUM UBH
  • TRICARE
  • UnitedHealthcare

Catherine Wong, DDS

Dentist

Catherine Wong, DDS

Dentist

General Dentistry

Accepting patients

  • Credentials

    D.D.S.

  • Residency

    Indiana University School of Dentistry

  • Language(s)

    English

Insurance

  • Aflac Dental
  • Aetna Dental
  • Ameritas
  • Caresource
  • Delta Dental
  • DentaQuest
  • Envolve Dental
  • Franciscan
  • G.E.H.A
  • Guardian Direct
  • Liberty Dental
  • Humana (MCR)
  • Medicaid (IN, IL)
  • MetLife
  • MHS
  • Multiplan-Dentistry
  • Optum Serve
  • United Concordia
  • United Healthcare
  • Hammond – Primary Care & Dental
    Hammond Care Campus - Primary Care and Dental
    4022 Hohman Ave
    Hammond IN 46327
Chantae_Hollis

Chantae Hollis, MD

Psychiatry Resident

Chantae_Hollis

Chantae Hollis, MD

Psychiatry Resident

Psychiatry
  • Credentials

    John F. Kennedy University School of Medicine - MD - 2023

  • Language(s)

    English

  • Merrillville – Care Center
    Regional Health Systems Care Center - Merrillville
    8555 Taft St
    Merrillville IN 46410

Charnel Fairley

Therapist

Charnel Fairley

Therapist

Addictions
  • Language(s)

    English

  • Merrillville – Care Center
    Regional Health Systems Care Center - Merrillville
    8555 Taft St
    Merrillville IN 46410

Christina Kang, MD

Psychiatry Resident

Christina Kang, MD

Psychiatry Resident

Psychiatry
  • Credentials

    Loyola University Of Chicago Stritch School Of Medicine - MD - 2023

  • Language(s)

    English

  • Merrillville – Care Center
    Regional Health Systems Care Center - Merrillville
    8555 Taft St
    Merrillville IN 46410
Cangiano

Christine Cangiano, LMHC

Therapist

Cangiano

Christine Cangiano, LMHC

Therapist

Child and AdolescentCounseling / Therapy
  • Certifications

    Star Behavioral Health Provider

  • Language(s)

    English

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • Anthem
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield Illinois
  • Caresource
  • Evernorth (Cigna)
  • Humana
  • Medicaid (IN, Anthem)
  • Medicare (IN, Railroad)
  • MHS/Ambetter
  • MultiPlan
  • OPTUM UBH
  • TRICARE
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • Hammond – Behavioral Health
    Hammond Care Campus - Behavioral Health
    4016 Hohman Ave
    Hammond IN 46327
  • Highland – Behavioral Health
    Regional Health Systems - Behavioral Health
    2600 Highway Ave
    Highland IN 46322

Ciera Traylor, LSW

Therapist

Ciera Traylor, LSW

Therapist

Counseling / Therapy
  • Credentials

    • Minot State University - Bachelor of Social Work - 2020 • North Dakota State University - Bachelor of Science in Human Development and Family Science - 2020 • Simmons University - Master of Social Work - 2024

  • Certifications

    Trauma Informed Practice and TF-CBT

  • Language(s)

    English

Insurance

  • Blue Cross Blue Shield Illinois
  • Merrillville – Behavioral Health
    Regional Health Systems - Behavioral Health
    1441 E 84th Place
    Merrillville IN 46410

Clifton Turner, MD

Psychiatry Resident

Clifton Turner, MD

Psychiatry Resident

Psychiatry
  • Credentials

    Wright State University Boonshoft School Of Medicine - MD - 2025

  • Language(s)

    English

  • Merrillville – Care Center
    Regional Health Systems Care Center - Merrillville
    8555 Taft St
    Merrillville IN 46410

Cory Mahler, MD

Psychiatry Resident

Cory Mahler, MD

Psychiatry Resident

Psychiatry

Accepting patients

  • Credentials

    University Of Illinois College Of Medicine - MD - 2021

  • Certifications

    Star Behavioral Health Provider

  • Language(s)

    English

  • Merrillville – Care Center
    Regional Health Systems Care Center - Merrillville
    8555 Taft St
    Merrillville IN 46410

Cynthia Kennedy

Service Director Adult Intensive Services

Cynthia Kennedy

Service Director Adult Intensive Services

  • Language(s)

    English

  • East Chicago – Care Center
    Regional Health Systems Care Center - East Chicago
    3903 Indianapolis Blvd
    East Chicago IN 46312
McClain

Dasia McClain, MD

Psychiatry Resident

McClain

Dasia McClain, MD

Psychiatry Resident

Psychiatry

Accepting patients

  • Credentials

    Meharry Medical College School of Medicine - MD - 2022

  • Certifications

    Star Behavioral Health Provider

Michael Greer

David Michael Greer, MD

Psychiatrist

Michael Greer

David Michael Greer, MD

Psychiatrist

Psychiatry

Accepting patients

  • Credentials

    • Millsaps College - BS - 1984 • University of Mississippi - MD - 1988

  • Residency

    • Fellowship: Child and Adolescent Psychiatry at Vanderbilt Medical Center • Psychiatry Residency: Vanderbilt University Medical Center

  • Certifications

    American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology: Psychiatry, Child and Adolescent Psychiatry

  • Language(s)

    English

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • Anthem
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield Illinois
  • Caresource
  • Evernorth (Cigna)
  • Humana
  • MDwise
  • Medicaid (IN, IL, Anthem)
  • Medicare (IN, Railroad)
  • MHS/Ambetter
  • MultiPlan
  • OPTUM UBH
  • TRICARE
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • East Chicago – Care Center
    Regional Health Systems Care Center - East Chicago
    3903 Indianapolis Blvd
    East Chicago IN 46312

Dawn Nowak, LCAC

Mobile Crisis Therapist

Dawn Nowak, LCAC

Mobile Crisis Therapist

AddictionsCounseling / Therapy
  • Credentials

    • Indiana University Northwest - Bachelor Degree Criminal Justice - 2010 • Indiana University Northwest - Graduate Certificate in Public Management - 2011 • Calumet College of Saint Joseph - Master Degree Psychology - 2015

  • Language(s)

    English

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • Anthem
  • Caresource
  • Evernorth (Cigna)
  • Humana
  • Medicaid (IN, Anthem)
  • MHS/Ambetter
  • MultiPlan
  • OPTUM UBH
  • TRICARE
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • Merrillville – Care Center
    Regional Health Systems Care Center - Merrillville
    8555 Taft St
    Merrillville IN 46410

Destiny Kiest, LSW

Therapist

Destiny Kiest, LSW

Therapist

Counseling / Therapy
  • Certifications

    Star Behavioral Health Provider

  • Language(s)

    English

Insurance

  • Blue Cross Blue Shield Illinois
  • Hobart – Behavioral Health
    Regional Health Systems - Behavioral Health
    7783 E Ridge Rd
    Hobart IN 46342

Diana Cisneros

Therapist

Diana Cisneros

Therapist

Counseling / Therapy
  • Language(s)

    English

  • East Chicago – Care Center
    Regional Health Systems Care Center - East Chicago
    3903 Indianapolis Blvd
    East Chicago IN 46312
Donna Zloza

Donna Zloza, M.D.

Pediatrician

Donna Zloza

Donna Zloza, M.D.

Pediatrician

Pediatrics

Accepting patients

  • Residency

    Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, IL

  • Certifications

    Board certified in Pediatrics

  • Language(s)

    English

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • Anthem
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield Illinois
  • Caresource
  • Cigna
  • AmbetterMHS
  • Humana
  • MDwise
  • Medicaid (IN, IL, Anthem)
  • Medicare (IN, Railroad)
  • MultiPlan
  • TRICARE
  • Unicare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • Hammond – Primary Care & Dental
    Hammond Care Campus - Primary Care and Dental
    4022 Hohman Ave
    Hammond IN 46327
  • East Chicago – Care Center
    Regional Health Systems Care Center - East Chicago
    3903 Indianapolis Blvd
    East Chicago IN 46312
Frieda Spoolstra

Frieda Spoolstra, LMHC

Therapist

Frieda Spoolstra

Frieda Spoolstra, LMHC

Therapist

Child and AdolescentCounseling / Therapy
  • Certifications

    Star Behavioral Health Provider

  • Language(s)

    English

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • Anthem
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield Illinois
  • Beacon
  • Caresource
  • Evernorth (Cigna)
  • Humana
  • Medicaid (IN, IL, Anthem)
  • MultiPlan
  • Optum UBH
  • TRICARE
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • Merrillville – Behavioral Health
    Regional Health Systems - Behavioral Health
    1441 E 84th Place
    Merrillville IN 46410
  • Hammond – Behavioral Health
    Hammond Care Campus - Behavioral Health
    4016 Hohman Ave
    Hammond IN 46327

Gabrielle Omoregie, M.D.

Psychiatry Resident

Gabrielle Omoregie, M.D.

Psychiatry Resident

Psychiatry
  • Credentials

    Indiana University School of Medicine - MD - 2025

  • Language(s)

    English

  • Merrillville – Care Center
    Regional Health Systems Care Center - Merrillville
    8555 Taft St
    Merrillville IN 46410

Gemari Butler Evans

Psychologist

Gemari Butler Evans

Psychologist

Child and AdolescentCounseling / Therapy
  • Language(s)

    English

  • Hammond – Behavioral Health
    Hammond Care Campus - Behavioral Health
    4016 Hohman Ave
    Hammond IN 46327

Harold Mason, MD

Physician

Harold Mason, MD

Physician

Family Medicine
  • Language(s)

    English

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • Anthem
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield Illinois
  • Caresource
  • Evernorth (Cigna)
  • AmbetterMHS
  • Humana
  • MDwise
  • Medicaid (IN)
  • Medicare (IN, Railroad)
  • MultiPlan
  • TRICARE
  • Unicare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • East Chicago – Care Center
    Regional Health Systems Care Center - East Chicago
    3903 Indianapolis Blvd
    East Chicago IN 46312
Harrison Dai

Harrison Dai, DDS

Dentist

Harrison Dai

Harrison Dai, DDS

Dentist

General Dentistry

Accepting patients

  • Credentials

    D.D.S.

  • Residency

    University of Ill at Chicago College of Dentistry

  • Language(s)

    English

Insurance

  • Aflac Dental
  • Aetna Dental
  • Ameritas
  • Caresource
  • Delta Dental
  • DentaQuest
  • DenteMax
  • Envolve Dental
  • Franciscan
  • G.E.H.A.
  • Guardian Direct
  • Humana (MCR)
  • Liberty Dental
  • Medicaid (IN, IL)
  • MetLife
  • MHS
  • Optum Serve
  • United Concordia
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • Hammond – Primary Care & Dental
    Hammond Care Campus - Primary Care and Dental
    4022 Hohman Ave
    Hammond IN 46327
Hayley Ladwig

Hayley Ladwig, LMHC

Therapist

Hayley Ladwig

Hayley Ladwig, LMHC

Therapist

Child and AdolescentCounseling / Therapy
  • Credentials

    M.A.

  • Language(s)

    English

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • Anthem
  • Caresource
  • Evernorth (Cigna)
  • Humana
  • Medicaid (IN,  Anthem)
  • Medicare (IN, Railroad)
  • MHS/Ambetter
  • MultiPlan
  • OPTUM UBH
  • TRICARE
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • Merrillville – Behavioral Health
    Regional Health Systems - Behavioral Health
    1441 E 84th Place
    Merrillville IN 46410
  • Hammond – Behavioral Health
    Hammond Care Campus - Behavioral Health
    4016 Hohman Ave
    Hammond IN 46327

Heidi Badgley, LCSW

Therapist

Heidi Badgley, LCSW

Therapist

Counseling / Therapy
  • Language(s)

    English

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • Anthem
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield Illinois
  • Caresource
  • Evernorth (Cigna)
  • Humana
  • MDwise
  • Medicaid (IN, IL, Anthem)
  • Medicare (IN, Railroad)
  • MHS/Ambetter
  • MultiPlan
  • OPTUM UBH
  • TRICARE
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • Hammond – Behavioral Health
    Hammond Care Campus - Behavioral Health
    4016 Hohman Ave
    Hammond IN 46327

Hugh Starks, MD

Psychiatrist

Hugh Starks, MD

Psychiatrist

Child and Adolescent

Accepting patients

  • Residency

    • Fellowship: Creighton Nebraska Universities Health Foundation • Residency: Creighton Nebraska Universities Health Foundation

  • Certifications

    American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology

  • Language(s)

    English

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • Anthem
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield Illinois
  • Caresource
  • Evernorth (Cigna)
  • Humana
  • MDwise
  • Medicaid (IN, IL, Anthem)
  • Medicare (IN, Railroad)
  • MHS/Ambetter
  • MultiPlan
  • OPTUM UBH
  • TRICARE
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • Merrillville – Behavioral Health
    Regional Health Systems - Behavioral Health
    1441 E 84th Place
    Merrillville IN 46410
Jared Eaton

Jared Eaton, PsyD

Service Director of Psychiatry

Jared Eaton

Jared Eaton, PsyD

Service Director of Psychiatry

Counseling / Therapy
  • Certifications

    • Health Service Provider in Psychology • Star Behavioral Health Provider

  • Language(s)

    English

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • Anthem
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield Illinois
  • Caresource
  • Evernorth (Cigna)
  • Humana
  • MDwise
  • Medicaid (IN, IL)
  • Medicare (IN, Railroad)
  • MHS/Ambetter
  • MultiPlan
  • OPTUM UBH
  • TRICARE
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • Merrillville – Behavioral Health
    Regional Health Systems - Behavioral Health
    1441 E 84th Place
    Merrillville IN 46410
  • Highland – Behavioral Health
    Regional Health Systems - Behavioral Health
    2600 Highway Ave
    Highland IN 46322
  • Hobart – Behavioral Health
    Regional Health Systems - Behavioral Health
    7783 E Ridge Rd
    Hobart IN 46342
Jazmine_Quintero

Jazmine Quintero, NP

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

Jazmine_Quintero

Jazmine Quintero, NP

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

Psychiatry
  • Credentials

    • American Nurses Credentialing Center • American Association of Nurse Practitioners

  • Certifications

    • Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP-C) • Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC)

  • Language(s)

    English

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • Anthem
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield Illinois
  • Caresource
  • Evernorth (Cigna)
  • Humana
  • MDwise
  • Medicaid (IN, Anthem)
  • Medicare (IN, Railroad)
  • MHS/Ambetter
  • MultiPlan
  • OPTUM UBH
  • TRICARE
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • East Chicago – Care Center
    Regional Health Systems Care Center - East Chicago
    3903 Indianapolis Blvd
    East Chicago IN 46312

Jennifer Gescheidler, LMHC

Clinical Director Adult Intensive Serviced

Jennifer Gescheidler, LMHC

Clinical Director Adult Intensive Serviced

Child and AdolescentCounseling / Therapy
  • Language(s)

    English

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • Anthem
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield Illinois
  • Caresource
  • Evernorth (Cigna)
  • Humana
  • Medicaid (IN, Anthem)
  • Medicare (IN)
  • MHS/Ambetter
  • MultiPlan
  • OPTUM UBH
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • Hammond – Behavioral Health
    Hammond Care Campus - Behavioral Health
    4016 Hohman Ave
    Hammond IN 46327

Joan Wolford, LCSW

Social Worker

Joan Wolford, LCSW

Social Worker

Counseling / Therapy
  • Certifications

    Star Behavioral Health Provider

  • Language(s)

    English

Insurance

  • Aenta
  • Anthem
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield Illinois
  • Caresource
  • Evernorth (Cigna)
  • Humana
  • Medicaid (IN, Anthem)
  • Medicare (IN, Railroad)
  • MHS/Ambetter
  • MultiPlan
  • OPTUM UBH
  • TRICARE
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • Merrillville – Behavioral Health
    Regional Health Systems - Behavioral Health
    1441 E 84th Place
    Merrillville IN 46410
John Breslin

John Breslin, LCAC

AOT Court Liaison

John Breslin

John Breslin, LCAC

AOT Court Liaison

AddictionsCounseling / Therapy
  • Credentials

    MDiv, ICOGS, MAC, LSW

  • Certifications

    Star Behavioral Health Provider

  • Language(s)

    English

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • Anthem
  • Caresource
  • Evernorth (Cigna)
  • Humana
  • Medicaid (IN, Anthem)
  • MHS/Ambetter
  • MultiPlan
  • OPTUM UBH
  • TRICARE
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • East Chicago – Care Center
    Regional Health Systems Care Center - East Chicago
    3903 Indianapolis Blvd
    East Chicago IN 46312

John Kern, MD

Psychiatrist

John Kern, MD

Psychiatrist

Psychiatry
  • Credentials

    • University of Michigan - AB - 1980 • Wayne State University - MD - 1985

  • Language(s)

    English

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • Anthem
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield Illinois
  • Caresource
  • Evernorth (Cigna)
  • Humana
  • MDwise
  • Medicaid (IN, Anthem)
  • Medicare (IN, Railroad)
  • MHS/Ambetter
  • MultiPlan
  • OPTUM UBH
  • TRICARE
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • Merrillville – Care Center
    Regional Health Systems Care Center - Merrillville
    8555 Taft St
    Merrillville IN 46410
John Smolnicky

John Smolnicky, DDS

Dentist

John Smolnicky

John Smolnicky, DDS

Dentist

General Dentistry

Accepting patients

  • Credentials

    D.D.S.

  • Residency

    Indiana University School of Dentistry

  • Language(s)

    English

Insurance

  • Aflac Dental
  • Aetna Dental
  • Caresource
  • Delta Dental
  • DentaQuest
  • DenteMax
  • Envolve Dental
  • Franciscan
  • Guardian Direct
  • Humana (MCR)
  • Liberty Dental
  • Medicaid (IN, IL)
  • Medicare (IN, Railroad)
  • MetLife
  • MHS
  • Multiplan-Dentistry
  • Optum Serve
  • Principle Dental
  • United Concordia
  • United Healthcare
  • Hammond – Primary Care & Dental
    Hammond Care Campus - Primary Care and Dental
    4022 Hohman Ave
    Hammond IN 46327
Joon Woo Lee

Joon Woo Lee, MD

Psychiatrist

Joon Woo Lee

Joon Woo Lee, MD

Psychiatrist

Psychiatry

Accepting patients

  • Residency

    St. Mary Mercy Hospital, Livonia, MI

  • Certifications

    American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology

  • Language(s)

    English, Korean

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • Anthem
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield Illinois
  • Caresource
  • Evernorth (Cigna)
  • Humana
  • Medicaid (IN, IL, Anthem)
  • Medicare (IN, Railroad)
  • MHS/Ambetter
  • MultiPlan
  • OPTUM UBH
  • TRICARE
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • East Chicago – Care Center
    Regional Health Systems Care Center - East Chicago
    3903 Indianapolis Blvd
    East Chicago IN 46312
Jose Ramirez

Jose Ramirez, MD

Psychiatrist

Jose Ramirez

Jose Ramirez, MD

Psychiatrist

Psychiatry

Accepting patients

  • Residency

    Loyola University Hospital, Maywood, IL

  • Certifications

    Board Eligible

  • Language(s)

    English, Spanish

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • Anthem
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield Illinois
  • Caresource
  • Evernorth (Cigna)
  • Humana
  • MDwise
  • Medicaid (IN, IL, Anthem)
  • Medicare (IN, Railroad)
  • MHS/Ambetter
  • MultiPlan
  • OPTUM UBH
  • TRICARE
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • Highland – Behavioral Health
    Regional Health Systems - Behavioral Health
    2600 Highway Ave
    Highland IN 46322

Joseph Fanelli, MD

Psychiatrist

Joseph Fanelli, MD

Psychiatrist

Psychiatry
  • Language(s)

    English

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • Anthem
  • Caresource
  • Evernorth (Cigna)
  • Medicaid (IN, Anthem)
  • Medicare (IN, Railroad)
  • MHS/Ambetter
  • MultiPlan
  • OPTUM UBH
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • Merrillville – Care Center
    Regional Health Systems Care Center - Merrillville
    8555 Taft St
    Merrillville IN 46410

Joshua Martin, DO

Psychiatry Resident

Joshua Martin, DO

Psychiatry Resident

Psychiatry
  • Credentials

    • Loyola University Chicago - MA - 2018 • University of Pikeville Kentucky College Of Osteopathic Medicine - DO - 2024

  • Language(s)

    English

  • Merrillville – Care Center
    Regional Health Systems Care Center - Merrillville
    8555 Taft St
    Merrillville IN 46410
Kobie Douglas

Kobie Douglas, MD

Chief Medical Officer

Kobie Douglas

Kobie Douglas, MD

Chief Medical Officer

Psychiatry

Accepting patients

  • Credentials

    • University of Michigan - BS - 1994 • Howard University - MD - 2000

  • Residency

    • Residency: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai - 2004 • Fellowship: Columbia University - 2005

  • Certifications

    American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology

  • Language(s)

    English

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • Anthem
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield Illinois
  • Caresource
  • Evernorth (Cigna)
  • Humana
  • MDwise
  • Medicaid (IN, IL, Anthem)
  • Medicare (IN, Railroad)
  • MHS
  • MultiPlan
  • OPTUM UBH
  • TRICARE
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • Merrillville – Care Center
    Regional Health Systems Care Center - Merrillville
    8555 Taft St
    Merrillville IN 46410

Krishn Mohan, MD

Physician

Krishn Mohan, MD

Physician

  • Language(s)

    English

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • Anthem
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield Illinois
  • Caresource
  • Evernorth (Cigna)
  • AmbetterMHS
  • Humana
  • MDwise
  • Medicaid (IN, Anthem)
  • Medicare (IN, Railroad)
  • MultiPlan
  • TRICARE
  • Unicare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • Hammond – Primary Care & Dental
    Hammond Care Campus - Primary Care and Dental
    4022 Hohman Ave
    Hammond IN 46327
La Tasha Pittman

La Tasha M. Pittman, APN

Nurse Practitioner

La Tasha Pittman

La Tasha M. Pittman, APN

Nurse Practitioner

Family Medicine

Accepting patients

  • Credentials

    MSN

  • Certifications

    • American Nurses Credentialing Center • Family Nurse Practitioner Certification (FNP-BC)

  • Language(s)

    English

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • Anthem
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield Illinois
  • Caresource
  • Cigna
  • AmbetterMHS
  • Humana
  • MDwise
  • Medicaid (IN, IL, Anthem)
  • Medicare (IN, Railroad)
  • MultiPlan
  • TRICARE
  • Unicare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • Merrillville – Care Center
    Regional Health Systems Care Center - Merrillville
    8555 Taft St
    Merrillville IN 46410

LaSharne Johnson

Program Supervisor Inpatient Substance Abuse

LaSharne Johnson

Program Supervisor Inpatient Substance Abuse

Addictions
  • Language(s)

    English

  • Merrillville – Care Center
    Regional Health Systems Care Center - Merrillville
    8555 Taft St
    Merrillville IN 46410

LaTanya Robbins

Therapist

LaTanya Robbins

Therapist

Counseling / Therapy
  • Certifications

    Star Behavioral Health Provider

  • Language(s)

    English

  • Merrillville – Care Center
    Regional Health Systems Care Center - Merrillville
    8555 Taft St
    Merrillville IN 46410
Van Scoyk

Lori Van Scoyk, LCSW, LCAC

Therapist

Van Scoyk

Lori Van Scoyk, LCSW, LCAC

Therapist

Addictions
  • Certifications

    • Master Addiction Counselor (MAC) • Star Behavioral Health Provider

  • Language(s)

    English

Insurance

  • Aenta
  • Anthem
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield Illinois
  • Caresource
  • Evernorth (Cigna)
  • Humana
  • Medicaid (IN, Anthem)
  • Medicare (IN, Railroad)
  • MHS/Ambetter
  • MultiPlan
  • OPTUM UBH
  • TRICARE
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • Merrillville – Care Center
    Regional Health Systems Care Center - Merrillville
    8555 Taft St
    Merrillville IN 46410
Lucinda Franco

Lucinda Franco, LMHC

Therapist

Lucinda Franco

Lucinda Franco, LMHC

Therapist

Counseling / Therapy
  • Certifications

    Star Behavioral Health Provider

  • Language(s)

    English

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • Anthem
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield Illinois
  • Caresource
  • Evernorth (Cigna)
  • Humana
  • Medicaid (IN, IL, Anthem)
  • Medicare (IN, Railroad)
  • MHS/Ambetter
  • MultiPlan
  • OPTUM UBH
  • TRICARE
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • Merrillville – Behavioral Health
    Regional Health Systems - Behavioral Health
    1441 E 84th Place
    Merrillville IN 46410

Madeleine Lane, PsyD

Supervising Psychologist

Madeleine Lane, PsyD

Supervising Psychologist

Counseling / Therapy
  • Certifications

    Star Behavioral Health Provider

  • Language(s)

    English

Insurance

  • Medicaid (IN)
  • Medicare (Railroad)
  • East Chicago – Care Center
    Regional Health Systems Care Center - East Chicago
    3903 Indianapolis Blvd
    East Chicago IN 46312

Malorie Cullers, MD

Psychiatry Resident

Malorie Cullers, MD

Psychiatry Resident

Psychiatry
  • Credentials

    Indiana University School of Medicine - MD - 2024

  • Language(s)

    English

  • Merrillville – Care Center
    Regional Health Systems Care Center - Merrillville
    8555 Taft St
    Merrillville IN 46410
Byreddy

Manisha Byreddy, MD

Psychiatry Resident

Byreddy

Manisha Byreddy, MD

Psychiatry Resident

Psychiatry

Accepting patients

  • Credentials

    Mediciti Institute of Medical Sciences - MBBS - 2021

  • Language(s)

    English, Telugu

  • Merrillville – Care Center
    Regional Health Systems Care Center - Merrillville
    8555 Taft St
    Merrillville IN 46410

Marcus Murphy, LMHC

Therapist

Marcus Murphy, LMHC

Therapist

Addictions
  • Language(s)

    English

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • Anthem
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield Illinois
  • Caresource
  • Evernorth (Cigna)
  • Humana
  • Medicaid (IN, Anthem)
  • Medicare (IN, Railroad)
  • MHS/Ambetter
  • MultiPlan
  • OPTUM UBH
  • East Chicago – Care Center
    Regional Health Systems Care Center - East Chicago
    3903 Indianapolis Blvd
    East Chicago IN 46312
Marilyn Thomas

Marilyn Thomas, LCAC

Therapist

Marilyn Thomas

Marilyn Thomas, LCAC

Therapist

Addictions
  • Language(s)

    English

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • Anthem
  • Caresource
  • Evernorth (Cigna)
  • Humana
  • Medicaid (IN, Anthem)
  • MHS/Ambetter
  • MultiPlan
  • OPTUM UBH
  • TRICARE
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • Hobart – Behavioral Health
    Regional Health Systems - Behavioral Health
    7783 E Ridge Rd
    Hobart IN 46342

Marina Milutinovic, LMHC

Program Supervisor Crisis Services

Marina Milutinovic, LMHC

Program Supervisor Crisis Services

Counseling / Therapy
  • Language(s)

    English

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • Anthem
  • Caresource
  • Humana
  • Medicaid (IN, Anthem)
  • Medicare (IN, Railroad)
  • MHS/Ambetter
  • MultiPlan
  • Merrillville – Care Center
    Regional Health Systems Care Center - Merrillville
    8555 Taft St
    Merrillville IN 46410
Matthew Wilcox

Matthew Wilcox, MD

Psychiatry Resident

Matthew Wilcox

Matthew Wilcox, MD

Psychiatry Resident

Psychiatry
  • Credentials

    • Yale University - MPH - 2017 • Indiana University School of Medicine - MD - 2023

  • Language(s)

    English

  • Merrillville – Care Center
    Regional Health Systems Care Center - Merrillville
    8555 Taft St
    Merrillville IN 46410

Michael Barrera, LCAC

Service Director - Recovery Services

Michael Barrera, LCAC

Service Director - Recovery Services

Addictions
  • Certifications

    Star Behavioral Health Provider

  • Language(s)

    English

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • Anthem
  • Caresource
  • Evernorth (Cigna)
  • Humana
  • Medicaid (IN, Anthem)
  • MHS/Ambetter
  • MultiPlan
  • OPTUM UBH
  • TRICARE
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • East Chicago – Care Center
    Regional Health Systems Care Center - East Chicago
    3903 Indianapolis Blvd
    East Chicago IN 46312
Michelle McBrayer

Michelle McBrayer, LCSW

Therapist

Michelle McBrayer

Michelle McBrayer, LCSW

Therapist

Counseling / Therapy
  • Language(s)

    English

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • Anthem
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield Illinois
  • Caresource
  • Evernorth (Cigna)
  • Humana
  • Medicaid (IN, IL, Anthem)
  • Medicare (IN, Railroad)
  • MHS/Ambetter
  • MultiPlan
  • OPTUM UBH
  • TRICARE
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • Merrillville – Behavioral Health
    Regional Health Systems - Behavioral Health
    1441 E 84th Place
    Merrillville IN 46410
  • Highland – Behavioral Health
    Regional Health Systems - Behavioral Health
    2600 Highway Ave
    Highland IN 46322
Michelle Peters

Michelle Peters, LCSW

Social Worker

Michelle Peters

Michelle Peters, LCSW

Social Worker

Child and AdolescentCounseling / Therapy
  • Language(s)

    English

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • Anthem
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield Illinois
  • Caresource
  • Evernorth (Cigna)
  • Humana
  • Medicaid (IN, Anthem)
  • Medicare (IN, Railroad)
  • MHS/Ambetter
  • MultiPlan
  • OPTUM UBH
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • Merrillville – Behavioral Health
    Regional Health Systems - Behavioral Health
    1441 E 84th Place
    Merrillville IN 46410
Michelle Shelton

Michelle Shelton. LSW

Therapist

Michelle Shelton

Michelle Shelton. LSW

Therapist

Counseling / Therapy
  • Certifications

    Star Behavioral Health Providers

  • Language(s)

    English

Insurance

  • Blue Cross Blue Shield Illinois
  • Evernorth (Cigna)
  • East Chicago – Care Center
    Regional Health Systems Care Center - East Chicago
    3903 Indianapolis Blvd
    East Chicago IN 46312

Nicole Jackson-Musenja, LMHC

Child Services Program Supervisor

Nicole Jackson-Musenja, LMHC

Child Services Program Supervisor

Child and AdolescentCounseling / Therapy
  • Credentials

    • Wittenberg University - B.A. in Psychology - 1995 • Valparaiso University - M.A. of Counseling Psychology - 1997

  • Language(s)

    English

Insurance

  • Anthem
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield Illinois
  • Caresource
  • Evernorth (Cigna)
  • Humana
  • Medicaid (IN, Anthem)
  • Medicare (IN, Railroad)
  • MHS/Ambetter
  • MultiPlan
  • OPTUM UBH
  • TRICARE
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • Merrillville – Behavioral Health
    Regional Health Systems - Behavioral Health
    1441 E 84th Place
    Merrillville IN 46410

Pallavi Mahesh, DO

Psychiatry Resident

Pallavi Mahesh, DO

Psychiatry Resident

Psychiatry
  • Credentials

    Des Moines University College Of Osteopathic Medicine - DO - 2025

  • Language(s)

    English

  • Merrillville – Care Center
    Regional Health Systems Care Center - Merrillville
    8555 Taft St
    Merrillville IN 46410
Patricia Deskovich

Patricia Deskovich, APN

Nurse Practitioner

Patricia Deskovich

Patricia Deskovich, APN

Nurse Practitioner

Family Medicine

Accepting patients

  • Credentials

    MSN

  • Certifications

    • American Nurses Credentialing Center • Family Nurse Practitioner Certification (FNP-BC)

  • Language(s)

    English

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • Anthem
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield Illinois
  • Caresource
  • Cigna
  • AmbetterMHS
  • Humana
  • MDwise
  • Medicaid (IN, IL, Anthem)
  • Medicare (IN, Railroad)
  • MultiPlan
  • TRICARE
  • Unicare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • East Chicago – Care Center
    Regional Health Systems Care Center - East Chicago
    3903 Indianapolis Blvd
    East Chicago IN 46312
  • Hammond – Primary Care & Dental
    Hammond Care Campus - Primary Care and Dental
    4022 Hohman Ave
    Hammond IN 46327
Prakash Varghese

Prakash Varghese, MD

Psychiatrist

Prakash Varghese

Prakash Varghese, MD

Psychiatrist

Psychiatry

Accepting patients

  • Residency

    Rosalind Franklin University

  • Language(s)

    English

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • Anthem
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield Illinois
  • Caresource
  • Evernorth (Cigna)
  • Humana
  • MDwise
  • Medicaid (IN, IL, Anthem)
  • Medicare (IN, Railroad)
  • MHS/Ambetter
  • MultiPlan
  • OPTUM UBH
  • TRICARE
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • East Chicago – Care Center
    Regional Health Systems Care Center - East Chicago
    3903 Indianapolis Blvd
    East Chicago IN 46312

Rabia Ilyas, DO

Psychiatry Resident

Rabia Ilyas, DO

Psychiatry Resident

Psychiatry
  • Credentials

    Midwestern University Chicago College Of Osteopathic Medicine - DO - 2024

  • Language(s)

    English, Urdu

  • Merrillville – Care Center
    Regional Health Systems Care Center - Merrillville
    8555 Taft St
    Merrillville IN 46410

Rachel Santay, M.D.

Physician

Rachel Santay, M.D.

Physician

Family Medicine
  • Credentials

    2009 - BA, University of Notre Dame; 2011 - MEd, University of Notre Dame; 2020 - MD, Michigan State University College of Human Medicine

  • Residency

    JPS Hospital, Fort Worth, Texas

  • Certifications

    Family Medicine

  • Language(s)

    English, Spanish

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • Anthem
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield Illinois
  • Caresource
  • Cigna
  • AmbetterMHS
  • Humana
  • MDwise
  • Medicaid (IN, IL, Anthem)
  • Medicare (IN, Railroad)
  • MultiPlan
  • TRICARE
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • East Chicago – Care Center
    Regional Health Systems Care Center - East Chicago
    3903 Indianapolis Blvd
    East Chicago IN 46312

Raquel Ibarra, MD

Psychiatry Resident

Raquel Ibarra, MD

Psychiatry Resident

Psychiatry
  • Credentials

    Southern Illinois University School of Medicine - MD - 2023

  • Language(s)

    English

  • Merrillville – Care Center
    Regional Health Systems Care Center - Merrillville
    8555 Taft St
    Merrillville IN 46410

Rebecca Ritter, MD

Psychiatry Resident

Rebecca Ritter, MD

Psychiatry Resident

Psychiatry
  • Credentials

    George Washington University School of Medicine - MD - 2023

  • Language(s)

    English

  • Merrillville – Care Center
    Regional Health Systems Care Center - Merrillville
    8555 Taft St
    Merrillville IN 46410
Baron

Regina Baron, LMHC

Therapist

Baron

Regina Baron, LMHC

Therapist

Counseling / Therapy
  • Certifications

    Star Behavioral Health Provider

  • Language(s)

    English

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • Anthem
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield Illinois
  • Caresource
  • Evernorth (Cigna)
  • Humana
  • Medicaid (IN, Anthem)
  • MHS/Ambetter
  • MultiPlan
  • OPTUM UBH
  • TRICARE
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • Merrillville – Behavioral Health
    Regional Health Systems - Behavioral Health
    1441 E 84th Place
    Merrillville IN 46410
Reginald Owens

Reginald Owens, LMHC

Behavioral Health Consultant

Reginald Owens

Reginald Owens, LMHC

Behavioral Health Consultant

Counseling / Therapy
  • Credentials

    LCPC, CADC

  • Certifications

    • Addictions • Star Behavioral Health Provider

  • Language(s)

    English

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • Anthem
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield Illinois
  • Caresource
  • Cigna
  • AmbetterMHS
  • Humana
  • MDwise
  • Medicaid (IN, IL, Anthem)
  • Medicare (Railroad)
  • MultiPlan
  • TRICARE
  • Unicare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • East Chicago – Care Center
    Regional Health Systems Care Center - East Chicago
    3903 Indianapolis Blvd
    East Chicago IN 46312

Robert Beedle, PhD

Supervising Psychologist

Robert Beedle, PhD

Supervising Psychologist

Counseling / Therapy
  • Certifications

    Star Behavioral Health Provider

  • Language(s)

    English

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • Anthem
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield Illinois
  • Caresource
  • Evernorth (Cigna)
  • Humana
  • MDwise
  • Medicaid (IN, Anthem)
  • Medicare (IN, Railroad)
  • MHS/Ambetter
  • MultiPlan
  • OPTUM UBH
  • TRICARE
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • East Chicago – Care Center
    Regional Health Systems Care Center - East Chicago
    3903 Indianapolis Blvd
    East Chicago IN 46312

Robin Lewis, LCAC

Therapist

Robin Lewis, LCAC

Therapist

Addictions
  • Certifications

    Star Behavioral Health Provider

  • Language(s)

    English

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • Anthem
  • Caresource
  • Evernorth (Cigna)
  • Humana
  • Medicaid (IN, Anthem)
  • MHS/Ambetter
  • MultiPlan
  • OPTUM UBH
  • TRICARE
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • Merrillville – Care Center
    Regional Health Systems Care Center - Merrillville
    8555 Taft St
    Merrillville IN 46410
Ronda Wilson-Carr

Ronda Wilson-Carr, LCSW

Behavioral Health Consultant

Ronda Wilson-Carr

Ronda Wilson-Carr, LCSW

Behavioral Health Consultant

Counseling / Therapy
  • Language(s)

    English

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • Anthem
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield Illinois
  • Caresource
  • Cigna
  • AmbetterMHS
  • Humana
  • MDwise
  • Medicaid (IN, IL, Anthem)
  • Medicare (IN, Railroad)
  • MultiPlan
  • TRICARE
  • Unicare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • Merrillville – Care Center
    Regional Health Systems Care Center - Merrillville
    8555 Taft St
    Merrillville IN 46410
Rose

Ronicia Rose, LCSW

Clinical Director - Child Services

Rose

Ronicia Rose, LCSW

Clinical Director - Child Services

Counseling / Therapy
  • Language(s)

    English

Insurance

  • Aenta
  • Anthem
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield Illinois
  • Caresource
  • Evernorth (Cigna)
  • Humana
  • Medicaid (IN, Anthem)
  • Medicare (IN, Railroad)
  • MHS/Ambetter
  • MultiPlan
  • OPTUM UBH
  • TRICARE
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • Merrillville – Behavioral Health
    Regional Health Systems - Behavioral Health
    1441 E 84th Place
    Merrillville IN 46410
Rujuta Gandhi

Rujuta Gandhi, M.D.

Medical Director, Primary Health Care

Rujuta Gandhi

Rujuta Gandhi, M.D.

Medical Director, Primary Health Care

Family Medicine

Accepting patients

  • Residency

    Advocate Christ Hospital, Oak Lawn, IL

  • Certifications

    Family Medicine

  • Language(s)

    English

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • Anthem
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield Illinois
  • Caresource
  • Evernorth (Cigna)
  • AmbetterMHS
  • Humana
  • MDwise
  • Medicaid (IN, IL, Anthem)
  • Medicare (IN, Railroad)
  • MHS
  • MultiPlan
  • TRICARE
  • Unicare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • Hammond – Primary Care & Dental
    Hammond Care Campus - Primary Care and Dental
    4022 Hohman Ave
    Hammond IN 46327

Safiyyah Ivory

Behavioral Health Specialist

Safiyyah Ivory

Behavioral Health Specialist

Child and AdolescentCounseling / Therapy
  • Language(s)

    English

  • Hammond – Behavioral Health
    Hammond Care Campus - Behavioral Health
    4016 Hohman Ave
    Hammond IN 46327
Sarah Veronesi

Sarah Veronesi, LCSW

Behavioral Health Consultant

Sarah Veronesi

Sarah Veronesi, LCSW

Behavioral Health Consultant

Counseling / Therapy
  • Language(s)

    English

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • Anthem
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield Illinois
  • Caresource
  • Cigna
  • AmbetterMHS
  • Humana
  • MDwise
  • Medicaid (IN, IL, Anthem)
  • Medicare (IN, Railroad)
  • MultiPlan
  • TRICARE
  • Unicare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • Hammond – Primary Care & Dental
    Hammond Care Campus - Primary Care and Dental
    4022 Hohman Ave
    Hammond IN 46327
Shawn Smith

Shawn McClure, NP

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

Shawn Smith

Shawn McClure, NP

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

Psychiatry

Accepting patients

  • Credentials

    American Nurses Credentialing Center

  • Certifications

    Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC)

  • Language(s)

    English

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • Anthem
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield Illinois
  • Caresource
  • Evernorth (Cigna)
  • Humana
  • Medicaid (IN, IL, Anthem)
  • Medicare (IN, Railroad)
  • MHS/Ambetter
  • MultiPlan
  • OPTUM UBH
  • TRICARE
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • Merrillville – Behavioral Health
    Regional Health Systems - Behavioral Health
    1441 E 84th Place
    Merrillville IN 46410

Smitha Patibandla, MD

Psychiatrist

Smitha Patibandla, MD

Psychiatrist

Psychiatry

Accepting patients

  • Residency

    Indiana School of Medicine

  • Certifications

    American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology

  • Language(s)

    English

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • Anthem
  • Caresource
  • Evernorth (Cigna)
  • Humana
  • MDwise
  • Medicaid (IN, IL, Anthem)
  • Medicare (IN, Railroad)
  • MHS/Ambetter
  • MultiPlan
  • OPTUM UBH
  • TRICARE
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • Merrillville – Care Center
    Regional Health Systems Care Center - Merrillville
    8555 Taft St
    Merrillville IN 46410
Travlos

Sotirios Travlos, DO

Psychiatry Resident

Travlos

Sotirios Travlos, DO

Psychiatry Resident

Psychiatry

Accepting patients

  • Credentials

    Midwestern University Chicago College Of Osteopathic Medicine - DO - 2022

  • Language(s)

    English

  • East Chicago – Care Center
    Regional Health Systems Care Center - East Chicago
    3903 Indianapolis Blvd
    East Chicago IN 46312
Creasbaum

Tabatha Creasbaum, LMHC

Program Supervisor CAF/IVB

Creasbaum

Tabatha Creasbaum, LMHC

Program Supervisor CAF/IVB

Counseling / Therapy
  • Credentials

    MS Ed

  • Language(s)

    English

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • Anthem
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield Illinois
  • Caresource
  • Evernorth (Cigna)
  • Humana
  • Medicaid (IN, Anthem)
  • Medicare (IN, Railroad)
  • MHS/Ambetter
  • MultiPlan
  • OPTUM UBH
  • TRICARE
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • Merrillville – Behavioral Health
    Regional Health Systems - Behavioral Health
    1441 E 84th Place
    Merrillville IN 46410
Grzesik-Mayerak

Tamara Grzesik-Mayerak, LMHC

Service Director Outpatient Services

Grzesik-Mayerak

Tamara Grzesik-Mayerak, LMHC

Service Director Outpatient Services

Counseling / Therapy
  • Credentials

    MS, LCPC, CRC

  • Language(s)

    English

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • Anthem
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield Illinois
  • Caresource
  • Evernorth (Cigna)
  • Humana
  • Medicaid (IN, IL, Anthem)
  • Medicare (IN, Railroad)
  • MHS/Ambetter
  • MultiPlan
  • OPTUM UBH
  • TRICARE
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • Highland – Behavioral Health
    Regional Health Systems - Behavioral Health
    2600 Highway Ave
    Highland IN 46322
Theresa Cieslinski

Theresa Cieslinski, NP

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

Theresa Cieslinski

Theresa Cieslinski, NP

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

Psychiatry

Accepting patients

  • Credentials

    American Nurses Credentialing Center

  • Certifications

    Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC)

  • Language(s)

    English, Polish

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • Anthem
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield Illinois
  • Caresource
  • Evernorth (Cigna)
  • Humana
  • MDwise
  • Medicaid (IN, Anthem)
  • Medicare (IN, Railroad)
  • MHS/Ambetter
  • MultiPlan
  • OPTUM UBH
  • TRICARE
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • Merrillville – Behavioral Health
    Regional Health Systems - Behavioral Health
    1441 E 84th Place
    Merrillville IN 46410

Tiara Torres, LMHC

Clinical Supervisor Outpatient Services

Tiara Torres, LMHC

Clinical Supervisor Outpatient Services

Counseling / Therapy
  • Credentials

    MA

  • Language(s)

    English

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • Anthem
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield Illinois
  • Caresource
  • Evernorth (Cigna)
  • Humana
  • Medicaid (IN, Anthem)
  • Medicare (IN, Railroad)
  • MultiPlan
  • Hobart – Behavioral Health
    Regional Health Systems - Behavioral Health
    7783 E Ridge Rd
    Hobart IN 46342

Tracey Uwaeke, LMHC

Program Supervisor

Tracey Uwaeke, LMHC

Program Supervisor

Child and AdolescentCounseling / Therapy
  • Language(s)

    English

Insurance

  • Medicaid (IN)
  • Medicare (IN, Railroad)
  • MultiPlan
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • Hammond – Behavioral Health
    Hammond Care Campus - Behavioral Health
    4016 Hohman Ave
    Hammond IN 46327

Valerie Perez, PsyD

Psychology- Supervisor

Valerie Perez, PsyD

Psychology- Supervisor

Counseling / Therapy
  • Certifications

    • Health Service Provider in Psychology • Star Behavioral Health Provider

  • Language(s)

    English

Insurance

  • Aenta
  • Anthem
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield Illinois
  • Caresource
  • Evernorth (Cigna)
  • Humana
  • MDwise
  • Medicaid (IN)
  • Medicare (IN, Railroad)
  • MHS/Ambetter
  • MultiPlan
  • OPTUM UBH
  • TRICARE
  • UnitedHealthcare

Verlilia Pettigrew, MSW

Addiction Therapist

Verlilia Pettigrew, MSW

Addiction Therapist

Addictions
  • Credentials

    QMHP

  • Certifications

    Star Behavioral Health Provider

  • Language(s)

    English

  • Merrillville – Care Center
    Regional Health Systems Care Center - Merrillville
    8555 Taft St
    Merrillville IN 46410

Victoria Charleston-Hanley, LCAC

Program Supervisor Inpatient Substance Abuse

Victoria Charleston-Hanley, LCAC

Program Supervisor Inpatient Substance Abuse

Addictions
  • Credentials

    MS, MAC,QBHP

  • Language(s)

    English

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • Anthem
  • Caresource
  • Evernorth (Cigna)
  • Humana
  • Medicaid (IN, Anthem)
  • MHS/Ambetter
  • MultiPlan
  • OPTUM UBH
  • TRICARE
  • East Chicago – Care Center
    Regional Health Systems Care Center - East Chicago
    3903 Indianapolis Blvd
    East Chicago IN 46312
Violet Ploszaj

Violet Ploszaj

Therapist

Violet Ploszaj

Violet Ploszaj

Therapist

Counseling / Therapy
  • Credentials

    MSW

  • Language(s)

    English

  • Merrillville – Behavioral Health
    Regional Health Systems - Behavioral Health
    1441 E 84th Place
    Merrillville IN 46410
Fournier

Warren Fournier, MD

Assistant Medical Director

Fournier

Warren Fournier, MD

Assistant Medical Director

Psychiatry

Accepting patients

  • Credentials

    • Loyola University New Orleans - BS - 1995 • Louisiana State University - MD - 1999

  • Residency

    Residency: Louisiana State University/Ochsner Medical Center - 2003

  • Certifications

    American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology

  • Language(s)

    English

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • Anthem
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield Illinois
  • Caresource
  • Evernorth (Cigna)
  • Humana
  • MDwise
  • Medicaid (IN, IL, Anthem)
  • Medicare (IN, Railroad)
  • MHS
  • MultiPlan
  • New Avenues
  • TRICARE
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • Merrillville – Care Center
    Regional Health Systems Care Center - Merrillville
    8555 Taft St
    Merrillville IN 46410