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Board-certified psychiatrists and dedicated staff providing compassionate, expert care at every session.

Our Physicians

Experts in Neuromodulation

Every physician on our team is a board-certified psychiatrist with specialized training in neuromodulation — present at every treatment session.

Dr. Andrew Leuchter

Andrew Leuchter, MD

Director, TMS Clinical & Research Service; Director, Division of Neuromodulation

Andrew F. Leuchter, MD, is Professor and Executive Vice Chair of the Department of Psychiatry and Biobehavioral Science, Director of the TMS Clinical and Research Service and the Neuromodulation Division, and Associate Director of the Semel Institute for Neuroscience and Human Behavior at UCLA. A graduate of Stanford University, Dr. Leuchter earned his medical degree from Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, Texas. He joined the UCLA faculty in 1986.

An internationally recognized expert on the treatment of mood disorders, Dr. Leuchter's research focuses on the enhancement of treatment outcomes in depression. He is leading clinical trials to improve TMS treatment outcomes and develop novel technologies for treatment of depression and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). He uses brain-imaging techniques, such as quantitative electroencephalography (qEEG) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) to examine brain function and predict which treatments are most likely to benefit individual patients.

Dr. Leuchter is a Diplomat of the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology as well as the American Board of Electroencephalography and Neurophysiology. He has authored over 150 scientific articles on topics including neuromodulation for the treatment of depression, biomarkers to guide treatment of neuropsychiatric illness, and theories of antidepressant action.

Dr. David Krantz

David Krantz, MD, PhD

Medical Director, TMS Clinical Service

Dr. Krantz has been on the faculty of the Department of Psychiatry and Biobehavioral Sciences at UCLA for twenty years, and serves active roles as both a basic scientist and a clinical psychiatrist.

After completing an MD/PhD in the Medical Scientist Training Program at UCLA, he completed internship and residency in psychiatry at the University of California, Los Angeles. He is board certified in Psychiatry by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. After completing residency, he was awarded a Howard Hughes Postdoctoral Fellowship for Physicians to investigate the regulation of vesicular neurotransmitter transporters in Robert Edwards' laboratory at UCSF. He returned to UCLA in 2000.

Dr. Krantz's primary clinical interest is the treatment of depression and he is a member of the Division of Neuromodulation within the Psychiatry department. He is also an attending physician in the UCLA Mood Disorders Clinic. His laboratory uses the model genetic organism Drosophila to study how neurotransmitter transporters influence synaptic transmission and behavior.

Dr. Aaron Slan

Aaron Slan, MD

Associate Medical Director, TMS Clinical Service

Dr. Thomas Strouse

Thomas Strouse, MD

Director, Noninvasive Pain Neuromodulation Service

Dr. Tom Strouse is Professor of Clinical Psychiatry and the inaugural holder of the Maddie Katz Chair in Palliative Care Research and Education. He is also the Vice-Chair for Clinical Affairs in the David Geffen UCLA School of Medicine Department of Psychiatry. Dr. Strouse is the former Medical Director of Stewart and Lynda Resnick Neuropsychiatric Hospital at UCLA. He has been a faculty member at UCLA since he completed his residency training in 1991.

Early in his career, he was director of the UCLA Consultation/Liaison Psychiatry Service and worked closely with the UCLA Liver Transplant Program for over a decade. From 1994–2007, he served as Director of Cancer Pain Management and Supportive Oncology Services at the Outpatient Cancer Center at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, where he developed additional interest and skills in palliative medicine.

He has spent his career working with medically ill adults coping with psychiatric and physical aspects of catastrophic illness. Along with his current efforts to promote palliative care clinical research within the UCLA Health System, Dr. Strouse is a faculty member in the combined GLA/UCLA Palliative Medicine Fellowship, and is actively engaged with UCLA's Operation Mend, a program for wounded US servicemen and women.

Dr. Strouse is a Fellow of the American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine, a Fellow of the Academy of Consultation/Liaison Psychiatry, and an American Psychiatric Association Distinguished Fellow. He is board certified in general psychiatry, consultation/liaison psychiatry, and hospice/palliative medicine.

He was educated at Pomona College and the Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine.

Dr. Evan Einstein

Evan Einstein, MD, MPH

Evan Hy Einstein, MD, MPH, is a Health Sciences Assistant Clinical Professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Biobehavioral Sciences at UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine. Before joining the UCLA faculty in 2023, he was an emergency psychiatrist at Bellevue Hospital Center in New York City. Currently, he works primarily in the Division of Neuromodulation, where he evaluates and treats patients in the UCLA TMS Clinical and Research Service. The TMS Service encompasses three clinics across the Los Angeles area, treating about 60–70 patients each day with interventions for treatment-refractory depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder, chronic pain, tinnitus, and other off-label difficult-to-treat neuropsychiatric illnesses.

His interests involve developing new approaches to TMS treatment, including accelerated protocols, and he is the study psychiatrist for two invasive neuromodulation studies using implantable therapeutics such as DBS and RNS in the treatment of refractory depression and post-traumatic stress disorder, respectively.

Dr. Einstein also sees patients through his private practice at UCLA, using both psychopharmacology and psychotherapy to address a variety of symptoms and illnesses. He has developed a compassionate, warm, holistic, and straight-forward approach to mental healthcare and is committed to providing exceptional care to all patients.

Medical Board Certifications
  • Psychiatry, American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, 2022
Residency Training
  • New York University, Psychiatry, 2019–2022
  • Johns Hopkins University, Psychiatry, 2018–2019
Degrees
  • New York Medical College, MPH, 2018
  • New York Medical College, MD, 2018
  • Vassar College, Cognitive Science, BA, 2014
Dr. Nathaniel Ginder

Nathaniel Ginder, MD, PhD

Nathaniel Ginder, MD, PhD, is fellowship trained in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. He has interests in applications of TMS for children and adolescents as well as its application in addictive behaviors.

Medical Board Certifications
  • Psychiatry, American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, 2015
  • Child & Adolescent Psychiatry, American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, 2017
Fellowship
  • Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, UCLA Semel Institute, 2015–2018
Residency
  • Psychiatry, UCLA Semel Institute, 2013–2015
Internship
  • Psychiatry, UCLA Semel Institute, 2012–2013
Degrees
  • Washington University in St. Louis, School of Medicine, MD, 2012
  • Iowa State University, PhD, Biochemistry, 2008
Dr. Scott Wilke

Scott Wilke, MD, PhD

Dr. Wilke is an Assistant Clinical Professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Biobehavioral Sciences at UCLA and is a psychiatrist and neuroscientist. His research investigates the structure and function of neural circuits that underlie neuropsychiatric disorders.

Dr. Wilke received his BS in neurobiology from the University of Washington and went on to earn his MD and PhD in neuroscience in the Medical Scientist Training Program at UC San Diego. He completed his doctoral thesis with Dr. Anirvan Ghosh, studying activity-dependent mechanisms regulating the assembly of hippocampal circuits in the developing brain. He went on to complete a residency in adult psychiatry and to do his postdoctoral research at UC San Francisco with Dr. Vikaas Sohal. The Wilke laboratory studies the prefrontal cortex, using molecular genetic tools to observe and alter activity in the brain during behavior. Ultimately his work seeks to understand the development and resolution of depressed states at the level of specific neural circuits.

Dr. Wilke is also an active clinician with expertise in interventional approaches to treat psychiatric conditions by modulating activity in the brain. He is an attending physician in the Neuromodulation Division of the Semel Institute for Neuroscience and Human Behavior and specializes in transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) to treat refractory depression.

Medical Board Certifications
  • Psychiatry, American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, 2016
Fellowship
  • Research Fellowship, UCSF School of Medicine, 2016–2018
Residency
  • Psychiatry, UCSF School of Medicine, 2012–2016
Degrees
  • UCSD School of Medicine, MD, PhD, 2012
Dr. Hanadi Oughli

Hanadi Oughli, MD

Dustin DeYoung

Dustin DeYoung, MD

Alexander Young

Alexander Young, MD, MSHS

Alexander S. Young, MD, MSHS, is a psychiatrist and health services researcher. He is a professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Biobehavioral Sciences at UCLA's Semel Institute and David Geffen School of Medicine, and associate director of the Veterans Desert Pacific MIRECC Health Services Unit at the Greater Los Angeles Veterans Healthcare System. He is board certified in psychiatry and clinical informatics.

Dr. Young's clinical and research work focuses on improving the quality and value of health care, particularly mental health care, through implementation science and health informatics. His research has evaluated care for people with depression and schizophrenia and advanced improvements for underserved and disadvantaged populations.

His work has examined how evidence-based practices can be implemented, how informatics can support better care, and how patient-centered interventions can improve outcomes. Current research includes developing a national, transdiagnostic measure focused on the outcomes and quality of mental health care.

Janice Cho

Janice Cho, MD

Anthony Jang

Anthony Jang, MD

Anthony I. Jang, MD is an Assistant Professor-in-Residence in the Department of Psychiatry and Biobehavioral Sciences at the UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine and a faculty member in the Division of Neuromodulation. Dr. Jang received his MD from Harvard Medical School and completed his psychiatry residency training at UCLA, where he served as Chief Resident for the Research Track.

Dr. Jang is a board-certified psychiatrist whose clinical interests include interventional psychiatry and the treatment of mood, anxiety, and trauma-related disorders. He provides clinical care within UCLA's Neuromodulation Division, with a particular interest in leveraging emerging technologies to improve outcomes for patients with treatment-resistant psychiatric illness.

His research focuses on understanding the neural mechanisms of fear, anxiety, memory, and decision-making in humans. He combines intracranial electrophysiology, computational modeling, virtual reality, and wearable physiological monitoring to study how brain circuits support emotional and cognitive function in naturalistic environments.

In addition to his research and clinical work, Dr. Jang is committed to mentoring the next generation of physician-scientists. He serves as Associate Director of the UCLA Psychiatry Residency Research Track, where he supports resident research training and career development in academic psychiatry.

Dr. Suma Jacob

Suma Jacob, MD

Dr. Michael K. Leuchter

Michael K. Leuchter, MD, MSc

Michael K. Leuchter, MD, MSc, is a board-certified psychiatrist and Assistant Professor-in-Residence of Geriatric Psychiatry in the UCLA Department of Psychiatry and Biobehavioral Sciences. He specializes in neuromodulation and interventional psychiatry, with a particular focus on the care of older adults. His clinical work includes transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) and other non-invasive brain-stimulation treatments for depression and other neuropsychiatric conditions.

Dr. Leuchter is committed to providing thoughtful, individualized care grounded in the latest advances in neuroscience. He works closely with patients to understand their symptoms, treatment history, and goals, and to determine when and how neuromodulation may be an appropriate part of their care. He places particular emphasis on helping patients and families understand how these treatments work, what to expect from them, and how emerging research may inform treatment choices.

Dr. Leuchter’s research, supported by the National Institute on Aging (NIA), focuses on developing and improving non-invasive brain-stimulation treatments, with particular emphasis on TMS for Alzheimer’s disease and other disorders affecting cognition and brain function. His inter-departmental work with colleagues in UCLA Neurology uses EEG, brain imaging, blood-based biomarkers, and clinical outcomes to study how TMS affects brain networks and biological processes in Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of neurodegenerative disease, with the goal of understanding not only whether neuromodulation treatments work for these conditions, but also how they work and for which patients they are most likely to be beneficial. Through this work, he aims to translate advances in neuroscience into more effective, accessible, and personalized treatments for patients.

Medical Board Certifications
  • Psychiatry, American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, 2024
Fellowship
  • Geriatric Psychiatry Clinical and Research Fellowship, UCLA Semel Institute, 2024–2026
Residency
  • Psychiatry, UCLA Semel Institute, 2021–2024
Internship
  • Psychiatry, UCLA Semel Institute, 2020–2021
Degrees
  • UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine, MSc, Clinical Research, 2025
  • UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine, MD, 2020
  • Washington University in St. Louis, BS, Biomedical Engineering, 2015
Clinical Staff

The Heart of Our Clinics

The dedicated team that keeps our three locations running every day, ensuring every patient feels welcomed and cared for.

Clinical Operations
Jola Leskinen

Jola Leskinen

Clinical Operations Manager

Jola received her Bachelor of Science degree from Kennesaw State University, where she majored in Exercise Physiology. She has previously worked in orthopedic surgery and neurosurgery, where she first developed an interest in the biological processes underlying mood disorders. In her free time, Jola enjoys traveling and gardening, as well as aerial silks, trapeze and lyra.

Kristine Reina

Kristine Reina, LCSW

Lead Care Manager

Care Managers
Victoria Lattimer-Robins

Victoria Lattimer-Robins

Care Manager

Victoria is pursuing her bachelor’s degree in social work and has extensive experience working in the healthcare field. UCLA TMS has been a great opportunity for her to help with patients who struggle with mental health and providing a positive impact on their lives. Outside of work, she loves to dance, going to church, reading, and spending time with family and friends.

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Areana Contreras

Care Manager

Stephanie Inzunza

Stephanie Inzunza

Care Manager

Rogine Quiozon

Rogine Quiozon

Care Manager

Rogine attended California State University, Los Angeles, where she received her B.A. in Psychology. She has always had an interest in mental health care and a passion for helping others. Rogine enjoys traveling and spending time with her friends and family.

Scheduling & Intake Coordination
Samantha Jaureguizar

Samantha Jaureguizar

Clinical Intake Coordinator

Sam is pursuing her education in health administration and is passionate about the mental health field. She loves helping patients and building positive connections with them. Outside of work, she enjoys hanging out with her 3 German Shepherds and 2 cats.

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Katie Connor

Clinic Operations & Scheduling

TMS Technicians
Josh DeWolff

Josh DeWolff

TMS Technician

Josh graduated from UC Santa Cruz where he got his Bachelor’s in Human Biology. After working as an EMT for 2 and a half years, he joined the clinic to continue helping patients and advocating for mental health. In his free time, Josh enjoys cooking, hiking, and camping.

Melanie Havivy

Melanie Havivy

TMS Technician

Melanie earned her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from UCLA in 2024. She plans to go back to school for a Master’s or Doctorate degree in clinical psychology to pursue her long-term goal of being a clinical therapist to help others work through mental health issues. Outside of work, Melanie enjoys film, trying new restaurants, and collecting photos of cute animals.

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Emma Bellman

TMS Technician

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Dale Stellar

TMS Technician

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Emily Bartholomew

TMS Technician

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Breanna Hernandez

TMS Technician

Research Staff

Advancing the Science

Our research team works to improve TMS outcomes through clinical trials, data analysis, and novel treatment strategies.

Doan Ngo

Doan Ngo

Research Manager

Doan attended the University of California, Santa Barbara, where she obtained a Bachelor of Science Degree in Neuroscience. During her undergraduate years, her interests were neuroanatomy and neurophysiology. Prior to joining the Neuromodulation division, she worked as a behavioral therapist for children and adolescents with autism, as well as adults with developmental disabilities. There, she discovered her passion in helping people realize their potential. She is drawn to psychiatry, especially neuromodulation, because of her interest in neuroscience and her drive to help others cope with mental illnesses. In her free time, she enjoys being outdoors and spending time with friends and family.

Juliana Corlier, PhD

Juliana Corlier, PhD

Project Scientist

Dr. Corlier is an Assistant Project Scientist at the UCLA Neuromodulation Division. She is interested in the mechanisms of action of rTMS, the effects on brain network function induced through successful treatment for Major Depressive Disorder and the development of electroencephalographic (EEG) biomarkers for clinical outcome prediction. Dr. Corlier applies advanced quantitative methods to clinical and multimodal imaging data such as machine learning, graph theory and other modern statistical approaches. Her current projects include the individualization of rTMS treatment and development of novel stimulation strategies for comorbid depression and pain.

Griffin Bohman

Griffin Bohman

Research Technician

Griffin Bohman earned his Bachelor’s degree in Psychology with a minor in Statistics from California State University, Monterey Bay in 2024. During his undergraduate studies, he gained hands-on experience in several neuroscience and biological research labs. Following graduation, Griffin returned to his hometown of Los Angeles to join the TMS team at UCLA — a role that aligns closely with his passion for advancing mental health care. Outside of work, he enjoys staying active through exercise, playing chess, and reading.

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Ellie Pinkerton

Research Technician

Sophia Shaka

Sophia Shaka

Research Technician

Avantika Aggarwal

Avantika Aggarwal

Avantika earned her Bachelor’s degree in Human Biology and Society with a minor in Global Studies from UCLA in 2026. She hopes to attend medical school and pursue a career that combines patient care with clinical research. At UCLA TMS, she especially enjoys contributing to mental health advocacy and working to make clinical trials more accessible.

Administrative Staff

Behind the Scenes

The team ensuring our operations run smoothly so our clinicians can focus on patient care.

Elizabeth Kim

Elizabeth Kim

Administrative Director

Elizabeth Kim, MBA, MHDS, serves as Administrative Director for the Neuromodulation Division, where she provides strategic and administrative leadership across its clinical, research, and educational programs. She oversees division-wide operations, financial and workforce planning, program development, performance improvement, and the continued expansion of neuromodulation services across multiple UCLA Health locations.

She brings extensive healthcare leadership experience to the Division from her prior leadership positions in academic medical centers. Prior to joining UCLA Health, she developed and led major academic and healthcare programs at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles, Cedars-Sinai, and Mass General Brigham. Her background encompasses growth and oversight of complex clinical and research programs.

She holds a Master of Business Administration from Boston University and a Master of Science in Healthcare Delivery Science from Cedars-Sinai Health Sciences University. She is also a Certified Lean Six Sigma Black Belt and has completed executive education programs through Yale University focused on management and organizational leadership.

Lydia Nguyen

Lydia Nguyen

Reimbursement Manager

Lydia received her bachelor of science degree in Mathematics at UCLA and her MBA at Arizona State University. She seeks to perfect the optimization of business operations with an emphasis on healthcare administration and prioritizing patient needs.

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