The assessment specialists of the Access Center include nurses and social workers who consult with Parkview Behavioral Health psychiatrists in directing callers to the appropriate level and type of mental health treatment. Three psychiatrists provide supervision of care.
Kevin Murphy, MD
Medical director, Parkview Behavioral Health
Medical training:
- PhD in Zoology, Michigan State University, East Lansing, Mich.
- MD, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Mich.
- Residency in psychiatry, University of Michigan Hospital, 1993
- Board certification in Adult and Geriatric Psychiatry, American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
Clinical practice:
- Treats patients age 18 and older
- Specializes in diagnosis, treatment and prevention of mental illnesses, primarily mood and anxiety disorders
- Holds additional qualifications in diagnosis and treatment of mental disorders in older adults, including depression, anxiety and dementia
Initial consultation with the patient enables Dr. Murphy to diagnose the problem and develop a treatment plan, which may include a recommendation for medication, psychotherapy or both. Dr. Murphy encourages his patients to be active participants in their treatment, stressing accountability, self-education, exercise, nutrition, stress reduction and spirituality in promoting good treatment outcomes. He works collaboratively with a patient’s psychotherapist, primary care physician and other physician specialists as necessary and only with patient consent. Dr. Murphy believes that honesty and trust are essential to the physician-patient therapeutic relationship.
Dr. Murphy also serves as a clinical assistant professor at the Indiana University School of Medicine, Fort Wayne.
Frank Shao, MD
Staff psychiatrist, Parkview Behavioral Health
Medical training:
- Graduate, Shandong University School of Medicine, China
- Neurology practice, Qingdao University Medical Center, China
- Residency in psychiatry, Beth Israel Medical Center, Albert Einstein Medical College, New York City
- Board certification, American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
Clinical practice:
- Treats patients age 6 and older
- Specializes in diagnosis and treatment of psychiatric disorders including anxiety, depression, psychoses, addictions, attention deficit disorder and memory impairment
Initial consultation allows Dr. Shao to apply his knowledge of neurology and psychiatry in providing a diagnosis and treatment plan. He is particularly interested in helping his patients improve their mental health through sharing of knowledge and use of medication therapy.
Gladys Beale, MD
Medical director, Youth Services, Parkview Behavioral Health
Medical training:
- MD, Wright State University School of Medicine, Dayton, Ohio
- Residency in pediatrics Wright State University School of Medicine
- Residency in general psychiatry, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Tex.
- Fellowship in child and adolescent psychiatry, Baylor College of Medicine
- Board certification in Pediatrics and Forensic Psychiatry, American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
Clinical practice:
- Evaluates children, adolescents and adults
- Specializes in diagnosis, treatment and prevention of mental illness, especially childhood-onset disorders, as well as mood and anxiety disorders
- Focuses on young adult, women’s and family issues
Evaluating young people demands the dynamic, personal and treatment involvement of the patient, family and physician.
An initial consultation begins the process of defining problems and finding solutions. With strong emphasis on the unique aspects of the individual at a moment in time, a treatment plan can be developed to provide relief, promote development and prevent the progression to more serious disorders. The prevention and healing aspects of early intervention cannot be overvalued.
The treatment plan may include a recommendation for medication, psychotherapy or both. Dr. Beale encourages her patients to be active participants in their treatment and to harness the benefits of self-education, exercise, good nutrition, stress reduction and spirituality. She works collaboratively with a patient’s psychotherapist, primary care physician and other physician specialists as necessary.
Dr. Beale was chosen as a 2009 Exemplary Psychiatrist by the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) for her quality practice and dedication to serving individuals and their families coping with mental illness. She also serves as a clinical assistant professor at the Indiana University School of Medicine, Fort Wayne.