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Sarah Kantelis, PA-C, CAQ-Psych
Sarah Kantelis, PA-C, is a board-certified Physician Assistant at Pacific Neuropsychiatric Specialists (PNS). Sarah earned her BS in Child Development from East Carolina University and worked as a Child Life Specialist in various children’s hospitals. In 2016, she received her Master’s in Physician Assistant Studies from Western University of Health Sciences. She joined PNS in…
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Lauren Jufiar, PA-C
Lauren Jufiar PA-C is a psychiatric physician assistant dedicated to helping individuals navigate their mental health journey and achieve meaningful improvements in their quality of life. Lauren believes that effective psychiatric care requires both scientific knowledge and compassionate connection with patients. As a recent graduate, Lauren brings fresh perspectives and contemporary training to the practice…
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Andrew Johnson, PA-C, CAQ-Psych
Andrew Johnson, PA-C, is a board-certified Physician Assistant at Pacific Neuropsychiatric Specialists (PNS). Andrew evaluates and treats various mental and psychiatric disorders at PNS. He is committed to providing high-quality, compassionate care to patients and their families. Previously, he worked in Orange County specializing in cardiology and internal medicine. He holds a Master of Medical…
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Julie Huynh, PA-C
Julie Huynh, PA-C is a Physician Assistant specializing in psychiatry who provides patient-centered, evidence-based mental health care. She believes mental health is an essential part of overall health and is committed to addressing conditions that are often underdiagnosed and undertreated. Julie earned a Bachelor’s degree in Biology from the University of California, Berkeley, and completed…
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Monique Hutchinson, PA-C, CAQ-Psych
Monique Hutchinson is a board-certified Physician Assistant who has significant clinical experience on internal medicine, substance use disorders treatment, pain management, and its relation to mental illness. Monique graduated Magna Cum Laude from University of South Florida with a double major in Psychology with a focus on neuropsychology, Pre-Medicine, and a minor in Gerontology. She…
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Tori Heglar, PA-C
Tori Heglar, PA-C, is a board-certified Physician Assistant at Pacific Neuropsychiatric Specialists. Tori attended University California Santa Barbara, graduating summa cum laude with a bachelor’s degree in Economics and Accounting. Although always being passionate about medicine and the importance of mental health, Tori obtained her CPA and achieved a successful career in accounting. Tori’s propensity…
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Sarah Harrod, PA-C
Sarah Harrod, MMSc, PA-C, is a board-certified Physician Assistant at Pacific Neuropsychiatric Specialists. An Orange County native and CSUF graduate, she earned her Master of Medical Science from Marshall B. Ketchum University, where she received the Outstanding Capstone Award for her work on teenage substance abuse. Sarah’s clinical background includes spine-and-joint therapy and extensive volunteer…
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Jeanette Hanna, MD
Dr. Jeannette Hanna studied at the University of Montreal, receiving an M.Sc. in Immunology in 1978, and earned her MBBCH from Ain Shams University in 1973. A California licensed physician since 1983, she is trained in both pediatrics and psychiatry. She completed pediatric residencies in Egypt and New Jersey, followed by a psychiatry residency at…
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Larissa Gonzalez, PA-C
Larissa Gonzalez is a board-certified physician assistant who works with Pacific Neuropsychiatric Specialists to help destigmatize mental health and provide comprehensive, culturally sensitive care. Larissa was motivated to pursue a profession in medicine to increase healthcare access to underserved populations. Raised in Mexico and overseas, she was exposed to contrasting socioeconomic realities at ayoung age…
