Mood Disorders Dysthymia and Cyclothymia near Plano, TX

Biography: Dr. Shoaf is a child, adolescent, and adult psychiatrist specializing in Mood Disorders, Attention Deficit Disorders, Anxiety Disorders, and Neurodevelopmental Disorders, Sleep Disorders and Forensics (legal, custody, and court-related matters). In his practice, Dr. Shoaf emphasizes the importance of whole health in a goal-oriented approach. Dr. Shoaf has extensive experience in psychopharmacology, has been the Principal Investigator of more than thirty clinical trials while serving on faculty and teaching at the University of Chicago and University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center. He also served as Senior Medical Director of Clinical Research and Development in a global biopharmaceutical company. He oversaw the development of medications now approved by the FDA and European regulatory agencies for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, epilepsy, and narcolepsy. Dr. Shoaf received his undergraduate degree from Stanford University, his medical degree from the University of Kansas School of Medicine, and his graduate degree from Northwestern University. He completed residency training in General Psychiatry at UT Southwestern Medical Center and Medical School, and fellowship in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry at Childrens Medical Center of Dallas. Dr. Shoaf is certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. He is an elected member of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. Dr. Shoaf has authored numerous publications including the first book on comorbidities of ADHD, which was published by McGraw Hill.

Biography: Dr. Zishan Khan works with patients of various cultural and professional backgrounds to help them improve their lives and conquer their struggles. Dr. Khan’s focus is to treat the whole person, not just individual symptoms. Every human is unique, with differing circumstances, motivations, experiences, and life factors. He believes medication alone is not always the best way to address a person's mental health struggle. True, long-lasting improvement is achieved by combining pharmacologic interventions with therapy to examine the relationship between biological, psychological, and socio-environmental factors. When necessary, Dr. Khan collaborates with therapists and other physicians to ensure the best course of treatment for his patients. He strives to remove the stigma associated with mental health and empower his patients with the knowledge and tools for long-term improvement.