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Our goal is to always provide you with the best care. Your collaboration with us makes that possible.

Our professional staff includes three psychiatrists, and two psychotherapists

Physicians:

Philip Mizell, M.D., C.P.E, is certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology in the specialty of psychiatry.  He earned his M.D. from the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences in 1978 and completed his residency in psychiatry at UAMS in 1982.  He is the former Medical Director of the Arkansas State Hospital and is the former Medical Director and Vice President of Baptist Health Medical Center in Little Rock.  He is currently co-Medical Director at Bridgeway Hospital.  He is the Chief Medical Officer for the Arkansas Department of Health Information Technology.  He is a Distinguished Fellow of the American Psychiatric Association and a Diplomate of the American College of Physician Executives.

Duong Nguyen M.D., is certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology in the specialty of psychiatry.  He earned his M.D. from the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences in 1988 and completed his psychiatric residency at UAMS. He is Medical Director of the Geriatric Psychiatric Unit at Saline Memorial Hospital, and the New Day Geriatric Program in Benton. He is a Fellow of the American Psychiatric Association.

Richard Owings, M.D., Ph.D., is certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology in the specialty of psychiatry.  He graduated from the University of Alabama with a M.A. and Ph.D. in psychology in 1976. He earned his M.D. from the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences in 1984 and completed his residency at Massachusetts Mental Health Center and Harvard Medical School in 1988. He is the former Medical Director of both Charter and Pinnacle Pointe Hospitals. He is now the co-Medical Director at Bridgeway Hospital. He is a Distinguished Fellow of the American Psychiatric Association.

Psychotherapists:

Wendy Newsam, LPE, graduated with a Master of Science degree in Counseling Psychology from the University of Central Arkansas and specializes in cognitive behavioral therapy.  She has worked with PAA since 2010.  She is experienced in group and individual therapy in inpatient and outpatient settings with a wide range of patients.

Garry D. Teeter, MS, LPC, NCC, CBIST received his masters degree in Community Counseling from the University of Central Arkansas in 1995 and is licensed as a Licensed Professional Counselor, a National Board Certified Counselor, and a Certified Brain Injury Specialist/Trainer. Garry is a provisional member of the Arkansas United Methodist Church as a Deacon. He has served two terms as Board Chair of the Arkansas Board of Examiners in Counseling and Marriage and Family Therapy. Garry has served two terms  as President of the Arkansas Mental Health Counselors Association (ArMHCA) and currently is ArMHCA’s membership chair.