“Dr. P” as he is fondly referred to by his patients, is dual board certified in general psychiatry and addiction medicine. He trained medical students, residents and fellows as an assistant clinical professor at the University of Missouri School of Medicine. He also contributed to, and continues to collaborate with researchers to better understand and treat mental illness and substance use disorders. He has worked as a psychiatric case manager and housing services support specialist for people with serious mental illness. This multi-faceted experience in the mental health field, combined with his sound clinical judgement enables him to provide patient-centered care for people struggling with mental health and substance-use disorders.