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Michelle Blackmer, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

Medical Specialties:

Medication Management

Education:

Rush University in Chicago for Psychiatry Took classes in Women's Health, Perinatal Psychopharmacology, and Postpartum Support International through Massachusetts General and Harvard.

Biography:

Michelle sees patients across the lifespan from school age to geriatric for medication management. Her passion is for Women’s Mental Health as she worked and taught Labor and Delivery for over 15 years and was a Women’s Health NP before returning to school at Rush University in Chicago for Psychiatry. She also has a special place in her heart for those with developmental disabilities which is why she treats many of our local DD homes’ clientele. She works very closely with the therapists on every aspect of our patient’s care, especially with children and adults who have a history of trauma. She has 25 years’ experience as an FNP and 9 years’ experience as a Psychiatric Advance Practice Nurse, with 8 of those years in our local area. Her experience as a medical educator provides a unique treatment approach to patient care. She focuses on not only providing exceptional individualized care but also in taking the time needed to inform the patient about their mental health and ways for improvement.

Gender:

Female

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