Mood Disorders Dysthymia and Cyclothymia near Waxahachie, 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.

Care Philosophy: After earning my medical degree from Jagiellonian University in Krakow, Poland, I completed my general psychiatry residency at Mount Sinai School of Medicine in New York City as well as a child and adolescent psychiatry fellowship at New York University. I am board certified in child, adolescent, and adult psychiatry as well as in addiction medicine. I am looking forward to our first meeting!

Biography: Dr. Mahreen Ahmed takes her time to gather a detailed history of each patient’s symptoms, development, and family before making a diagnosis and treatment plan. Dr. Ahmed’s goal is for patients to participate in their treatment plan, feel comfortable asking questions, and be empowered with information, tools, and psychoeducation to use in real-world situations. A fun fact she wants people to know is that the human brain has enough memory to store all the information on the internet.

Care Philosophy: Dr. Wesley G. Wilson is committed to delivering quality care to keep you and your family well. Whether you or your loved one needs a physical, has an earache or struggles with a chronic disease, he provides the health care needed to help your family get well and stay healthy.