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Mariam Gerges, PA-C
Mariam Gerges, PA-C, is a board-certified physician assistant at Pacific Neuropsychiatric Specialists. Mariam earned her bachelor degree in psychology from California State University, Long Beach. She holds a Master’s degree in Physician Assistant Studies from A.T. Still University. Mariam’s passion for mental health stems from a genuine desire to create lasting, positive change in the…
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Madeleine Fajilan, PA-C
Madeleine Fajilan, PA-C, is a board-certified Physician Assistant dedicated to supporting her patients along their journey towards mental wellness. Madeleine received her Bachelor’s of Science degree in Neurobiology, Physiology, and Behavior from the University of California, Davis. She then earned her Master of Science degree in Physician Assistant Studies from California Baptist University. In her…
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Yvette Elpidio, PMHNP-BC
Yvette Elpidio, MSN, FNP-C, is a certified Family Nurse Practitioner at Pacific Neuropsychiatric Specialists (PNS). Yvette treats psychiatric patients of all ages at the practice’s mental health clinic in Costa Mesa, California. Yvette earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Kinesiology from California State University, Long Beach, and an Associate’s Degree in Nursing from Cerritos Community College…
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Deborah Du, PA-C, CAQ-Psych
Deborah Du, RPA-C is a physician assistant originally from NYC, now based in southern CA with over 12 years of experience as a PA. She has worked in both acute hospital settings in the Bronx, outpatient adolescent health clinics for high-risk youth in Harlem, to now focusing on mental health and addiction medicine. She holds…
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Marissa Dembek, PA-C
Marissa Dembek, PA-C is a nationally board-certified physician assistant at Pacific Neuropsychiatric Specialists. Marissa graduated from UCLA with a Bachelors of Arts in Spanish language. She later briefly relocated to Charlotte, North Carolina and graduated Magna Cum Laude from Wingate University, acquiring a Master’s of Physician Assistant Studies. Marissa maintains a gentle and nurturing approach…
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Jess Cuevas Rosas, PA-C, CAQ-Psych
Jessica Cuevas Rosas, PA-C is a nationally board-certified physician assistant at Pacific Neuropsychiatric Specialists. A Santa Clarita native, she earned her BS in Biology from The Master’s University and her MS in Physician Assistant Studies from California Baptist University. Since joining PNS, she has focused on diagnosing and treating various psychiatric conditions, with a special…
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Michael Choi, PA-C, CAQ-Psych
Michael Choi, PA-C, is a nationally board-certified Physician Assistant at Pacific Neuropsychiatric Specialists. Michael graduated from Pennsylvania State University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering and worked with technology for many years before finding his true passion in medicine. He graduated from Touro University in Las Vegas, NV with his Master’s Degree in Physician…
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Cindy Chen, PA-C
Cindy Chen, PA-C, is a nationally board-certified physician assistant at Pacific Neuropsychiatric Specialists. Cindy graduated from UCLA with a Bachelor’s of Science in Biology. After graduation, Cindy worked in the ER as a medical scribe where she also trained new scribes. She received her Master’s in Physician Assistant Studies from Emory & Henry College in…
