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Juan Santacruz, PA-C
Juan Santacruz, PA-C (he/him) is a board-certified Physician Assistant at Pacific Neuropsychiatric Specialists, where he evaluates, diagnoses, and treats a variety of psychiatric disorders. He is dedicated to helping his patients with their mental health journey by creating a safe, supportive, and collaborative environment, while also empowering individuals to strive for wellness. Juan received his…
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Elizabeth Mojica, PMHNP-BC
Elizabeth Mojica, PMHNP-BC, is a board-certified Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with a Master’s degree earned with honors from CSULB. Elizabeth has been in the psychiatric field for over a decade, working in acute inpatient psychiatric hospitals as a psychiatric nurse. It is here that she found her love for mental health as she witnessed the…
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Brandy Martinez, PA-C, CAQ-Psych
Brandy Martinez, PA-C, is a board-certified physician assistant who works at Pacific Neuropsychiatric Specialists (PNS). Brandy pursued a career in healthcare after completing her Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences, Physiology from the University of Arizona. Brandy then went on to earn a Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies from Philadelphia College of Osteopathic…
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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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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…
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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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Diego Belalcazar, PMHNP-BC
Diego Belalcazar, MSN, PMHNP-BC, is a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner who works with individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, and other mood-related conditions to help them restore balance, emotional resilience, and overall well-being. Diego believes in a holistic approach to healing that recognizes the powerful connection between the mind and body. Diego has earned the respect…
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Gus Alva, MD
Dr. Gus Alva is a Distinguished Fellow of the American Psychiatric Association; he is also Board Certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology and the American Board of Geriatrics. He has been featured in numerous media outlets and has served as expert guest in various television programs, such as CNN News, Inside OC,…
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Alejandro Alva, MD
Alejandro Alva, MD, is the CEO of Pacific Neuropsychiatric Specialists (PNS). Dr. Alva is a pioneer in Neurostar TMS treatment, psychotherapy, clinical testing, addiction, and mental health. Alejandro Alva, MD, is the Founder and CEO of Pacific Neuropsychiatric Specialists (PNS). He sees psychiatric patients of all ages at the practice’s three offices in Costa Mesa,…
