I have been practicing psychiatric medicine for over 10 years. I’m certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. I specialize in treating mood, anxiety, obsessive-compulsive and post-traumatic stress disorders, ADHD and substance abuse. I’m fluent in both English and Spanish.

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It is a privilege for me to serve and help patients who are struggling with mental, emotional, behavioral disorders and addictions. Seeing my patients overcome adversity and become resilient is highly rewarding.

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With my skill set, expertise and training I aim to help you develop the tools to move forward and bring positive change into your life.

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EDUCATION:

Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University (Greenville, NC) - Psychiatry Residency and Internship

Caja Costarricense del Seguro Social (Costa Rica) - General Medicine Internship.

Universidad de Ciencias Medicas de Centroamérica (Costa Rica) - MD

Universidad Nacional de Costa Rica - General Sciences.

 

EXPERIENCE:

Greenbrook NeuroHealth (Chapel Hill, NC) - Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation Consultant: 2018-present

Cognitive Psychiatry (Chapel Hill, NC) - Private Practice 2018-2020

Alamance Regional Medical Center (Burlington, NC) - Attending Psychiatrist: 2015-18

Alamance Regional Medical Center (Burlington NC) - Chair of the Department of Psychiatry and Executive Board Member: 2017-18

Central Regional Hospital (Butner, NC) - Attending Psychiatrist: 2013-14

Brody School of Medicine (Greenville, NC) - Clinical Assistant Professor: 2009-14

 

PROFESSIONAL SOCIETIES AND LICENSES:

North Carolina Psychiatric Association: 2007- present

American Psychiatric Association: 2007- present

American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology: 2012- present

North Carolina State Medical License: 2008- present

Florida State Medical License: 2013-present

Costa Rica Medical License: 2003-present

Electroconvulsive Therapy Certification-Duke University: 2017-present

Buprenorphine Waiver: 2018-present

Brainsway Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation Certification: 2018-present

NeuroStar Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation Certification: 2018-present

 

TEACHING / VOLUNTEERING:

University of North Carolina (Chapel Hill, NC) - mentor for Gil Internship Program in Psychology: 2019

University of North Carolina (Chapel Hill, NC) - preceptor for medical students: 2016-17

Elon University (Elon, NC) - preceptor for physician assistant students: 2015-17

Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University (Greenville, NC) - preceptor for medical students: 2009-14; supervisor for psychiatry residents: 2009-14

Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University (Greenville, NC) - Women’s Committee Member: 2009-2010

North Carolina Psychiatric Association (Raleigh, NC) - Resident in Training Representative- NCPA Executive Board: 2007-2009

Care Community at Blackerton (Devon, UK) - volunteer: 1999-2000

 

PUBLICATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS:

Acceptability, Safety, and Efficacy of Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation in Pregnancy: Rachel Ogbuoji M.B.B.S, MPH, Andrea Hernandez MD (European Psychiatric Congress April 2019) 

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Anxiety Disorders. Speaker for Insights in Mental Health: an educational series offered at ARMC Education Center (Burlington NC): 2017

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"Psychotic and Personality Disorders in the DSM-5". Speaker for Eastern Area Health Education Center Conference, (Greenville, NC): 2013

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"Somatic treatments used in psychiatry during the first half of the 20th century". Speaker for East Carolina University Brody School of Medicine, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Medicine Grand Rounds, (Greenville, NC): 2011

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"Treatment of Generalized Anxiety Disorder". Speaker for Eastern Area Health Education Center Conference (Greenville, NC): 2009

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"Importance and recollection of journal club and seminar readings in residency training". Poster presentation at NCPA Annual Meeting, (New Bern, NC): 2009

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"Paraphilias: when pleasure goes too far". Speaker for East Carolina University Brody School of Medicine, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Medicine Grand Rounds (Greenville, NC): 2009