Alexis Holmes

Alexis Holmes, MD

Psychiatry Resident

Alexis Holmes

Alexis Holmes, MD

Psychiatry Resident

Psychiatry

Credentials

  • Hampton University
  • Indiana University School of Medicine
    • MD – 2025

Residency

  • Indiana University Psychiatry Residency

Language(s)

  • English
  • Merrillville – Behavioral Health
    Regional Health Systems - Behavioral Health
    1441 E 84th Place
    Merrillville IN 46410
  • Merrillville – Care Center
    Regional Health Systems Care Center - Merrillville
    8555 Taft St
    Merrillville IN 46410
  • East Chicago – Care Center
    Regional Health Systems Care Center - East Chicago
    3903 Indianapolis Blvd
    East Chicago IN 46312
  • Hammond – Behavioral Health
    Hammond Care Campus - Behavioral Health
    4016 Hohman Ave
    Hammond IN 46327
Alicia Mattox

Alicia Mattox, LSW

Therapist

Alicia Mattox

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

Residency

  • Psychosocial Rehabilitation Program
  • Hines VA Hospital Spinal Cord Injury Unit
  • Alexian Brothers Neuropsychology Department

Certifications

  • Licensed Social Worker
    • Indiana
    • Illinois

Language(s)

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

Ana Ongtengco, MD

Psychiatry Resident

Ana Ongtengco, MD

Psychiatry Resident

Psychiatry

Credentials

  • University of Illinois at Chicago
    • BS in Mathematics
    • MD

Residency

  • Indiana University Psychiatry Residency

Language(s)

  • English
  • Spanish
  • Merrillville – Care Center
    Regional Health Systems Care Center - Merrillville
    8555 Taft St
    Merrillville IN 46410
Anders Bailey

Anders Bailey, MD

Psychiatry Resident

Anders Bailey

Anders Bailey, MD

Psychiatry Resident

Psychiatry

Credentials

  • Loyola University Of Chicago Stritch School Of Medicine
    • MD – 2024

Residency

  • Indiana University Psychiatry Residency

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
    • BA in Neuroscience – 2017
    • MS in Global Health – 2018
  • Marian University
    • MS – 2020
  • Marian University College of Osteopathic Medicine
    • DO – 2024

Residency

  • Indiana University Psychiatry Residency

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

Antonio Presutti, MD

Psychiatry Resident

Antonio Presutti

Antonio Presutti, MD

Psychiatry Resident

Psychiatry

Credentials

  • Indiana University
    • Human Biology – 2020
  • Indiana University School of Medicine
    • MD – 2025

Residency

  • Indiana University Psychiatry Residency

Language(s)

  • English
  • Spanish
  • 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

Credentials

  • University of Lucknow / King George Medical College
    • MD – 1978

Residency

  • University of Louisville School of Medicine
    • 1984-1989

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

Residency

  • USC/LAC Medical Center
    • Los Angeles, CA

Certifications

  • American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology
    • Psychiatry

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

Ashley Schoon, LSW

Therapist

Ashley Schoon

Ashley Schoon, LSW

Therapist

Counseling / Therapy

Credentials

  • Indiana University Northwest
    • Bachelor of Social Work – 2022
  • Indiana University Northwest
    • Master of Social Work – 2024

Certifications

  • Behavioral Health Academy

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

Azunne Anigbo, MD

Psychiatry Resident

Azunne Anigbo, MD

Psychiatry Resident

Psychiatry

Residency

  • Indiana University Psychiatry Residency

Language(s)

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

Benita Joseph, DO

Psychiatry Resident

Benita Joseph

Benita Joseph, DO

Psychiatry Resident

Psychiatry

Credentials

  • Saint Louis University
    • BS in Health Management
    • BA in Biology – 2019
  • Lincoln Memorial University Debusk College Of Osteopathic Medicine
    • DO – 2025

Residency

  • Indiana University Psychiatry Residency

Language(s)

  • English
  • Kannada
  • Spanish
  • Merrillville – Care Center
    Regional Health Systems Care Center - Merrillville
    8555 Taft St
    Merrillville IN 46410
  • East Chicago – Care Center
    Regional Health Systems Care Center - East Chicago
    3903 Indianapolis Blvd
    East Chicago IN 46312
Breyuana Spencer

Breyauna Spencer, DO

Inpatient Psychiatrist

Breyuana Spencer

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

  • Indiana University Northwest
    • BS Biology
  • Indiana University School of Dentistry
    • D.D.S. – 1985

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

Charnel Fairley, LCAC-A

Therapist

Charnel Fairley, LCAC-A

Therapist

Addictions

Credentials

  • Purdue University Global
    • BS in Psychology of Addiction
    • MS in Psychology

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
Ciera Traylor

Ciera Traylor, LSW

Therapist

Ciera Traylor

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

Residency

  • Indiana University Psychiatry Residency

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
Dasia McClain

Dasia McClain, MD

Psychiatry Resident

Dasia McClain

Dasia McClain, MD

Psychiatry Resident

Psychiatry

Accepting patients

Credentials

  • Meharry Medical College School of Medicine
    • MD – 2022

Residency

  • Indiana University Psychiatry Residency

Certifications

  • Star Behavioral Health Provider

Language(s)

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

Dawn Nowak, LCAC

Mobile Crisis Therapist

Dawn Nowak

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

Destiny Kiest, LSW

Therapist

Destiny Kiest

Destiny Kiest, LSW

Therapist

Counseling / Therapy

Credentials

  • Indiana University Northwest
    • Bachelors of Social Work – 2022
  • Indiana University Northwest
    • Masters of Social Work – 2024

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

Diana Cisneros, MA

Therapist

Diana Cisneros

Diana Cisneros, MA

Therapist

Child and AdolescentCounseling / Therapy

Credentials

  • Manchester University
    • Bachelor of Art – 2022
  • Valparaiso University
    • Master of Art in Clinical Mental Health Counseling – 2024

Language(s)

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

Donna Zloza, MD

Pediatrician

Donna Zloza

Donna Zloza, MD

Pediatrician

Pediatrics

Accepting patients

Credentials

  • Rush Medical College of Rush University Medical Center
    • MD

Residency

  • Rush University Medical Center – Chicago, IL
    • 2004-2007

 

 

Certifications

  • American Board of 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

Gabrielle Omoregie, M.D.

Psychiatry Resident

Gabrielle Omoregie

Gabrielle Omoregie, M.D.

Psychiatry Resident

Psychiatry

Credentials

  • University of Akron
    • Natural Science – 2018
  • Indiana University School of Medicine
    • MD – 2025

Residency

  • Indiana University Psychiatry Residency

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

Harold Mason, MD

Physician

Harold Mason

Harold Mason, MD

Physician

Family Medicine

Credentials

  • Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine
    • MD – 2002

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
  • Hammond – Primary Care & Dental
    Hammond Care Campus - Primary Care and Dental
    4022 Hohman Ave
    Hammond IN 46327
Harrison Dai

Harrison Dai, DDS

Dentist

Harrison Dai

Harrison Dai, DDS

Dentist

General Dentistry

Accepting patients

Credentials

  • University of Illinois at Chicago College of Dentistry
    • D.D.S.

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

  • MA

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

Credentials

  • University Of Nebraska Medical Center College Of Medicine
    • MD

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

Credentials

  • The Chicago School of Professional Psychology
    • PsyD – 2014

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

  • Valparaiso University
    • BSN – 2014
  • Chamberlain University
    • MS – 2019
    • PMHNP – 2023

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

Joel Ochoa-Castro, MD

Psychiatry Resident

Joel Ochoa-Castro, MD

Psychiatry Resident

Psychiatry

Residency

  • Indiana University Psychiatry Residency

Language(s)

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

  • Indiana University Northwest
    • BS Biology
  • Indiana University School of Dentistry
    • D.D.S. – 1985

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

Credentials

  • Ajou University School of Medicine
    • 2002

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

Credentials

  • University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago
    • MD – 1987

Residency

  • Loyola University Hospital – Maywood, IL
    • 1987-1991

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

Credentials

  • Chicago Medical School at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science
    • MD – 1986

Residency

  • Loyola University Medical Center – Maywood, Illinois

Certifications

  • American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology

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

Joshua Martin, DO

Psychiatry Resident

Joshua Martin

Joshua Martin, DO

Psychiatry Resident

Psychiatry

Credentials

  • Indiana University Bloomington
    • MA in Biology – 2015
  • Loyola University Chicago
    • MA – 2018
  • University of Pikeville Kentucky College Of Osteopathic Medicine
    • DO – 2024

Residency

  • Indiana University Psychiatry Residency

Language(s)

  • English
  • Merrillville – Care Center
    Regional Health Systems Care Center - Merrillville
    8555 Taft St
    Merrillville IN 46410
  • East Chicago – Care Center
    Regional Health Systems Care Center - East Chicago
    3903 Indianapolis Blvd
    East Chicago IN 46312

Karmveer Kaur, MD

Psychiatry Resident

Karmveer Kaur, MD

Psychiatry Resident

Psychiatry

Credentials

  • University of Queensland Medical School – Ochsner
    • MD

Residency

  • Indiana University Psychiatry Residency

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
    • 2000-2004
  • 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

Konstantine Alikakos, DO

Psychiatry Resident

Konstantine Alikakos, DO

Psychiatry Resident

Psychiatry

Credentials

  • Rocky Vista University
    • DO

Residency

  • Indiana University Psychiatry Residency

Language(s)

  • English
  • 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

  • Governors State University
    • MSN – 2017

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

Credentials

  • University of North Carolina at Greensboro
    • BS Entrepreneurship – 2014
    • BA Psychology – 2018
  • Illinois School of Professional Psychology, Chicago Campus
    • MA Clinical Psychology – 2021
    • PsyD Clinical Psychology – 2024

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

Malorie Cullers, MD

Psychiatry Resident

Malorie Cullers

Malorie Cullers, MD

Psychiatry Resident

Psychiatry

Credentials

  • Indiana Wesleyan University
    • B.S in Biology – 2019
  • Indiana University School of Medicine
    • MD – 2024

Residency

  • Indiana University Psychiatry Residency

Language(s)

  • English
  • Merrillville – Care Center
    Regional Health Systems Care Center - Merrillville
    8555 Taft St
    Merrillville IN 46410
  • East Chicago – Care Center
    Regional Health Systems Care Center - East Chicago
    3903 Indianapolis Blvd
    East Chicago IN 46312
  • Merrillville – Behavioral Health
    Regional Health Systems - Behavioral Health
    1441 E 84th Place
    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
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

Residency

  • Indiana University Psychiatry Residency

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 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 Musenja

Nicole Jackson-Musenja, LMHC

Child Services Program Supervisor

Nicole Musenja

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

Pallavi Mahesh, DO

Psychiatry Resident

Pallavi Mahesh

Pallavi Mahesh, DO

Psychiatry Resident

Psychiatry

Credentials

  • Old Dominion University
    • BS Psychology, BS Biology – 2020
  • Eastern Virginia Medical School
    • MS Biomedical Sciences – 2021
  • Des Moines University College Of Osteopathic Medicine
    • DO – 2025

Residency

  • Indiana University Psychiatry Residency

Language(s)

  • English
  • Malayalam
  • French
  • Merrillville – Care Center
    Regional Health Systems Care Center - Merrillville
    8555 Taft St
    Merrillville IN 46410
Prakash Varghese

Prakash Varghese, MD

Psychiatrist

Prakash Varghese

Prakash Varghese, MD

Psychiatrist

Psychiatry

Accepting patients

Credentials

  • Kasturba Medical College Manipal
    • 1992

Residency

  • Rosalind Franklin University
    • 2001-2005

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

  • University of Notre Dame
    • BA – 2009
    • MEd – 2011
  • Michigan State University College of Human Medicine
    • MD – 2020

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

Raquel Ibarra, MD

Psychiatry Resident

Raquel Ibarra

Raquel Ibarra, MD

Psychiatry Resident

AddictionsPsychiatry

Credentials

  • Wesleyan University
    • 2016
  • Southern Illinois University School of Medicine
    • MD – 2023

Residency

  • Indiana University Psychiatry Residency

Language(s)

  • English
  • Spanish
  • Merrillville – Care Center
    Regional Health Systems Care Center - Merrillville
    8555 Taft St
    Merrillville IN 46410
  • East Chicago – Care Center
    Regional Health Systems Care Center - East Chicago
    3903 Indianapolis Blvd
    East Chicago IN 46312
Rebecca Ritter

Rebecca Ritter, MD

Psychiatry Resident

Rebecca Ritter

Rebecca Ritter, MD

Psychiatry Resident

Psychiatry

Credentials

  • Cornell College
    • B.S. in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology – 2018
  • George Washington University School of Medicine
    • MD – 2023

Residency

  • Indiana University Psychiatry Residency

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

Reid Miller, MD

Psychiatry Resident

Reid Miller, MD

Psychiatry Resident

Psychiatry

Credentials

  • University of Toledo College of Medicine and Life Sciences
    • MD

Residency

  • Indiana University Psychiatry Residency

Language(s)

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

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, MD

Medical Director, Primary Health Care

Rujuta Gandhi

Rujuta Gandhi, MD

Medical Director, Primary Health Care

Family Medicine

Accepting patients

Credentials

  • Ross University School of Medicine
    • MD – 2003

Residency

  • Advocate Christ Hospital – Oak Lawn, IL
    • 2003-2006

 

Certifications

  • American Board of 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

Safiyyah Ivory

Behavioral Health Specialist

Safiyyah Ivory

Safiyyah Ivory

Behavioral Health Specialist

Child and AdolescentCounseling / Therapy

Credentials

  • SIUC
    • BSW – 2000

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 McClure

Shawn McClure, NP

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

Shawn McClure

Shawn McClure, NP

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

Psychiatry

Accepting patients

Credentials

  • Franklin University
    • BSN – 2013
  • Walden University
    • MSN – 2019

Certifications

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

Smitha Patibandla, MD

Psychiatrist

Smitha Patibandla, MD

Psychiatrist

Psychiatry

Accepting patients

Credentials

  • Kakatiya Medical College NTR

Residency

  • Indiana School of Medicine – Indianapolis, IN
    • 2005-2009

 

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
Creasbaum

Tabatha Creasbaum, LMHC

Program Supervisor CAF/IVB

Creasbaum

Tabatha Creasbaum, LMHC

Program Supervisor CAF/IVB

Counseling / Therapy

Credentials

  • Purdue University
    • 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

  • Illinois Institute of Technology
    • MS

Certifications

  • Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor
  • Certified Rehabilitation Counselor

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

Certifications

  • American Nurses Credentialing Center
  • 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
Tracey Uwaeke

Tracey Uwaeke, LMHC

Program Supervisor of FEP

Tracey Uwaeke

Tracey Uwaeke, LMHC

Program Supervisor of FEP

Counseling / Therapy

Credentials

  •  St. Thomas University
    • B.A. in Criminal Justice – 2016
  • Walden University
    • M.S. Clinical Mental Health Counseling – 2022

Language(s)

  • English
  • Haitian Creole

Insurance

  • Medicaid (IN)
  • Medicare (IN, Railroad)
  • MultiPlan
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • Merrillville – Behavioral Health
    Regional Health Systems - Behavioral Health
    1441 E 84th Place
    Merrillville IN 46410

Valerie Perez, PsyD

Psychology- Supervisor

Valerie Perez, PsyD

Psychology- Supervisor

Counseling / Therapy

Credentials

  • University of Illinois at Chicago
    • BA Applied Psychology – 2008
  • Chicago School of Professional Psychology
    • PsyD – 2013

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

Certifications

  • Qualified Behavioral Health Professional
  • 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

Victoria Charleston-Hanley, LCAC

Program Supervisor Inpatient Substance Abuse

Victoria Charleston-Hanley

Victoria Charleston-Hanley, LCAC

Program Supervisor Inpatient Substance Abuse

Addictions

Credentials

  • Capella University
    • MS

Certifications

  • Master Addiction Counselor (MAC)
  • Qualified Behavioral Health Professional

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
    • 1999-2003

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