Meet The Team
Providers Accepting New Patients
Dr. John R. Hubbard
Doxy.me
Start Date: 2022
Graduate: Medical College of Virginia, 1990
PhD: (Biochemistry), Medical College of Virginia, December, 1980
Under Graduate: (Magna Cum Laude), Hampden-Sydney College, Virginia, May, 1976
John R. Hubbard., Ph.D., M.D. received his M.D. from the Medical College of Virginia where he also earned a PhD in biochemistry. He completed his residency training at the University of Virginia School of Medicine. He has previously been a medical school professor at Harvard Medical School, the University of Virginia Medical School, The Medical College of Virginia, and Vanderbilt Medical School. Dr Hubbard provides outpatient medication management services at Insight.
Dr. Hubbard is currently accepting referrals of working adults who may benefit from medication management for symptoms of depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, panic, OCD, ADHD, and substance abuse when secondary to a behavioral health diagnosis.
Elana Ferguson, PMHNP
Doxy.me
Patient Ages: 12 years and older
Start Date: 2023
Graduate:
Under Graduate:
Elana takes a holistic and patient-centered approach to psychiatric care, considering not only the medical aspects of mental health but also the emotional, social, and environmental factors that impact well-being. She can prescribe and treat many psychiatric conditions including Depression, Anxiety, ADHD, PTSD, Bipolar Disorder and more. She is a strong advocate for personalized treatment plans, tailored to everyone’s unique needs and circumstances.
Before beginning her work as a Psychiatric Mental health Nurse Practitioner, she was a nurse for 12 years. Her work included inpatient progressive care, behavioral health ER, and inpatient Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Behavioral Health. This diverse background has provided her with a unique perspective on mental health issues across the lifespan. She is well-versed in the latest psychiatric research and therapies, ensuring that her patients receive the most current and effective treatments available. Elana holds a Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing from Jefferson College of Health Sciences and Master of Science in Nursing from Walden University and is a board certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner.
Janlyn Anthony
Doxy.me
Patient Ages: 18 – 65
Start Date: 2014
Graduate: Yale University – 1996
Under Graduate: Howard University – 1995
Jeff Willis
Doxy.me
Patient Ages: 18 years and older
Start Date: 2017
Graduate: Virginia Commonwealth University – 1990
Under Graduate: Louisiana Tech University – 1987
Jonathan Fielder
Doxy.me
Patient Ages: 18 years and older
Start Date: 2023
Graduate: University of Virginia
Under Graduate: Virginia Commonwealth University
Jonathan has over ten years of experience working with patients from all different backgrounds. He started his career in medical / surgical nursing and then transitioned to critical care. It wasn’t until working in psychiatry that he finally found his calling. Ever since, he has been devoted to working in psychiatry and working with patients with mental illnesses. Jonathan is open to working with anyone that needs help and from any background. He is currently accepting new patients for adults 18 and older that may benefit from medication management for symptoms of depression, anxiety, clients with schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, substance abuse and recovery, PTSD, OCD, and other mental illnesses.
When not working, Jonathan is devoted to his family and loves spending time with them. He enjoys being outdoors and has a passion for music. He also enjoys traveling and experiencing new cultures.
Melissa Cramsey
Doxy.me
Start Date: 2021
Graduate: Master’s degree 2020 from Walden University
Under Graduate: Bachelors in Nursing 2016 Old Dominion University
Melissa Cramsey is a Board-Certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner. She began her career in the psychiatric field as an RN working at a residential facility for children with behavioral and mental health issues. She then carried that knowledge into an acute behavioral health inpatient setting, where she worked for 6 years. During this time, she went back to school to obtain her Bachelor’s Degree from Old Dominion University and her Master’s Degree from Walden University. She recognizes that each client is an individual person that experiences life in their own way. She provides individualized treatment and works together with the client to create a treatment plan that is best for them. She also recognizes the rise of addiction disorders in the community and does her part to reduce the use of habit-forming medication.
When not serving the community, she likes to go camping with her husband. She enjoys working out, but not quite as much as she enjoys cupcakes. She also likes riding motorcycles and helping her father restore cars. She has two cats that fully believe the world revolves around them and humans are only here as servants.
Meredith Ragan
Doxy.me
Patient Ages: 12 and over
Start Date: 2022
Graduate:
University of Virginia
Master of Science in Nursing 1985 Clinical Nurse Specialist, Psychiatric Nursing
Family Nurse Practitioner 1999
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner 2004
Doctor of Nursing Practice 2009
Central Michigan University
Master of Science in Healthcare Administration 1994
Under Graduate: Old Dominion University
Bachelor of Science in Nursing 1976
Vicky Spiller
Doxy.me
Start Date: 2022
Graduate: Maryville University, St. Louis, MO 2021
Under Graduate: Bon Secours Memorial College of Nursing, Richmond, VA
Your mental health can affect your overall physical health. My professional career has been devoted to healthcare and I am passionate about helping individuals achieve their goals who struggle with their mental health.
I have devoted my career to healthcare and have served clients in both the inpatient and outpatient environments. I have a masters in nursing from Maryville University. My educational path focus was based on mental health across the lifespan and included clinical experiences which ranged from addiction recovery, treatments and psychotherapies for ADHD, depression, bipolar disorder, eating disorders, gender dysphoria, personality disorders.
Providers Not Accepting New Patients
Dr. Aman Khan
Doxy.me
Patient Ages: 21 years and older
Start Date: 2022
Graduate: Medfield State Hospital, Medfield, MA 1964
Under Graduate: K. E Medical College, Lahore, Pakistan 1958
Dr Khan is a double boarded psychiatrist with years of experience with psychiatric disorders. He is a retired professor of Psychiatry from the University of California, and until recently worked in the acute hospital setting. He currently maintains a small outpatient practice where he is accepting referrals of adults 21 and over.
Dr. Benjamin Wiseman
Doxy.me
Patient Ages: All Ages
Start Date: 2014
Graduate: University of Virginia – 2009
Under Graduate: Mary Washington College – 2001
Dr. Michelle Zavage
Doxy.me
Patient Ages: 18 years and older
Start Date: 2019
Graduate: Jefferson Medical College – 2006
Under Graduate: The Johns Hopkins University – 2001
Dr. Phillip Marshall
Doxy.me
Patient Ages: 18 years and older
Start Date: 2011
Graduate: University of Maryland School of Medicine – 2000
Under Graduate: University of Baltimore County – 1996
Dr. Rami Zanoun
Doxy.me
Patient Ages: 18 years and older
Start Date: 2010
Graduate: University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine – 2012
Under Graduate: Southern Methodist University – 1996
Dr. Rami R. Zanoun attended the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and earned a clinical grant from the National Institute of Mental Health for his research in neuroscience. During that time he was chairman of the Global Health Interest Group, and as an Albert Schweitzer Fellow he focused on mental health education within the refugee community.
He completed his residency in psychiatry at the Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic, part of the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, which is a 400-bed psychiatric hospital regarded as one of the national leaders in psychiatric research and clinical care.
Before starting private practice he worked as an associate professor of psychiatry at the Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond, Virginia, where he cared for patients and engaged medical students and residents in patient-centered and evidence-based care.
Dr. Zaffar Ali
Doxy.me
Patient Ages: 18 years and older
Start Date: 2010
Graduate: National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences – 1997
Under Graduate: Bangalore University – 1993
Treatment Philosophy
“Striving to treat patients with respect and the highest level of care. Providing the same quality of care that I would to a close family member”.
Dr. Zaffar Ali is a highly regarded and accomplished physician who has been practicing Psychiatry for 25 years and specializes in providing neuromodulatory treatments (ECT and rTMS) as well as Psychopharmacology and Psychotherapy. He currently serves as Chief of Psychiatry at the Bon Secours St. Mary’s Hospital in Richmond, VA and is a senior partner at Insight Physicians with whom he has been affiliated for more than 10 years.
Dr. Ali is a native of India where he grew up and went to medical school in the city of Bengaluru. He finished his first residency in Psychiatry at the National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences as well as getting Board Certified by the National Board of Examiners in India. His second stint of training was completed at the Harvard Medical School Psychiatry Residency Training Program (South Shore) in 2005. He has since served with distinction in prestigious institutions including as Professor at Mount Sinai Medical School in New York city, on the board of organizations like Virginia Care partners, the Medical Executive board at John Randolph Medical Center, and the Chippenham Medical Centre where he also functioned as Chief of Psychiatry.
Over the years Dr. Ali has participated in multiple research projects, published manuscripts, as well as been a member of many professional organizations including American Mensa, The American Society of Clinical Psychopharmacology, The Serotonin Society, and the American Psychiatric Association. He is happily married and lives with his wife of more than 20 years in Richmond She is an independently practicing dentist and they have a daughter in middle school.
Rebekah Roby
Doxy.me
Patient Ages: 18 – 65
Start Date: 2019
Graduate: Virginia Commonwealth University – 2019
Under Graduate: Virginia Commonwealth University – 2014
Risa Naiksatam
Doxy.me
Patient Ages: 18 years and older
Start Date: 2023
Graduate:
Under Graduate:
Hello!
As a telehealth therapist, my goal is to support you in recognizing and processing feelings and stressors. I will follow your lead and we will work together to identify any areas of desired change, and to establish goals.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social worker and have been working in the mental health field for over 20 years- gaining experience in various settings such as in-home, hospitals and outpatient centers. These experiences have allowed opportunities to work with children, families, groups and adults.
I became a social worker to help people locate resources and advocate for themselves. As a therapist, I enjoy meeting and connecting with people to build trust in a safe, secure, judgment-free environment.
I look forward to meeting you!
Shante Tucker
Doxy.me
Patient Ages: 15 years and older
Start Date: 2019
Graduate: Walden University-School of Nursing – 2019
Under Graduate: ECPI University-School of Health Sciences – 2010
Steffanie Epstein
Doxy.me
Patient Ages: 18 years and older
Start Date: 2017
Graduate: Walden University-School of Nursing – 2017
Under Graduate: University of Pangasinan – 2009
Two Sentence Description: As a nurse practitioner, Ms. Epstein specializes in Psychiatric and Mental Health, specifically in the adult and geriatric population. Despite their diagnoses, Ms. Epstein recognizes that each patient she treats is a unique individual and tailors her treatment plans to meet the specific problems of the individual she is treating.
“Show me a sane man, and I will cure him for you.” –Carl Gustav Jung
Steffanie Epstein has been working as a nurse practitioner since 2017. Prior to becoming a nurse practitioner, she worked as a charge nurse for seven years in which she worked in a variety of healthcare settings, including psychiatry, medical surgical, inpatient rehabilitation, and geriatrics where she accumulated extensive knowledge and experience that continues to inform her work as a nurse practitioner. While working as a charge nurse in the inpatient psychiatric unit at Parham Doctors Hospital for several years, Ms. Epstein was mentored by Jefferson Sommers, M.D.
As a dual certified nurse practitioner, Ms. Epstein specializes in both Acute Care and Psychiatric and Mental Health, specifically in the adult and geriatric population. In treating patients, Ms. Epstein takes a practical approach, which incorporates a solution-focused and cognitive behavioral perspective. The psychiatric disturbances she treats include depression, anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder, posttraumatic stress disorder, bipolar disorder, psychotic disorders, and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder. Despite their diagnoses, Ms. Epstein recognizes that each patient she treats is a unique individual and tailors her treatment plans to meet the specific problems of the individual she is treating. She also takes the time to create an empathic environment for her patients, knowing the importance of a trusting and caring relationship between patient and provider in helping patients to overcome their difficulties in living.
Ms. Epstein completed her Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing at the University of Pangasinan in the Philippines in 2010. She earned her Master’s Degree in the Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner track at Walden University in 2017. While completing her Master’s Degree, she was trained in acute care hospital settings, as well as inpatient and outpatient psychiatry, palliative care, and hospice care. She completed her Post-Master’s Psychiatric Mental Health Certificate Program at Regis College in 2020 and was supervised in her training by Zaffar Ali, M.D.
Ms. Epstein is an active member of American Nurses Association, American Association of Critical Care Nurses, American Psychiatric Nurses Association, and the Neuroscience Education Institute.
In her free time, Ms. Epstein enjoys spending time with her husband and two young children, traveling, and exploring the Richmond restaurant scene.
Stephanie Metzger
Doxy.me
Patient Ages: School age to 17 years old
Start Date: 2018
Graduate: University of Virginia – 2009
Under Graduate: University of North Carolina at Greensboro – 1984
She believes every child has a unique story. “I learn about an individual’s story by exploring
their behavior and past experiences. I’m a keen listener and obtain a thorough history.”
She’s learned that changes in mood, perception, fears, obsessions and anxieties
often point to mental health issues. Therefore, learning about an individual’s story and these
changes are the first step in establishing a therapeutic relationship.
Stephanie received her Doctorate of Nursing Practice from the University of Virginia, and
her Masters and Post-Masters Nursing degrees from Virginia Commonwealth
University. She studied nursing as an undergraduate at the University of North
Carolina-Greensboro.
Wanda Crockett
Doxy.me
Patient Ages: 14 years and older
Start Date: 1992
Graduate: Virginia Polytechnic Institute – 1977
Under Graduate: Virginia Polytechnic Institute – 1974
Not accepting Medicare