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Wendy Besler
Psychiatrist
Wendy Besler MD is a Neuropsychiatrist and owner of Advanced Neuropsychiatric Specialists. She spent 10 years as a Physician Assistant in neurology before attending medical school and completing a residency in psychiatry. Dr. Besler integrates neurology and psychiatry to evaluate and effectively treat patients that may have overlapping symptoms of each of these disciplines. Dr Besler's focus is to provide patients with the best care which includes integrative and traditional medicine.
I do not believe in the current practice of symptomatic medicine. It has proven ineffective and has divided the practice of medicine into specialties, forgetting that the body functions in a constant state of homeostasis- all systems reliant on each other to function optimally. I believe that treating the underlying issue, down to the molecular basis, is what needs to be addressed in order to treat and eventually heal the disease. Unfortunately diseases have been categorized into separate entities when there is a common thread that is shared between them. My goal is to heal the mind & body as whole through integrative medicine. - Dr. Wendy Besler
I do not believe in the current practice of symptomatic medicine. It has proven ineffective and has divided the practice of medicine into specialties, forgetting that the body functions in a constant state of homeostasis- all systems reliant on each other to function optimally. I believe that treating the underlying issue, down to the molecular basis, is what needs to be addressed in order to treat and eventually heal the disease. Unfortunately diseases have been categorized into separate entities when there is a common thread that is shared between them. My goal is to heal the mind & body as whole through integrative medicine. - Dr. Wendy Besler
Wendy Besler
- Farmington, MI
- Accepting new patients
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What is the role of a physicians assistant?
A Physician Assistant can be a wonderful asset to a medical practice. They practice under the direct supervision of a physician, and are able to perform exams, diagnose, and READ MORE
A Physician Assistant can be a wonderful asset to a medical practice. They practice under the direct supervision of a physician, and are able to perform exams, diagnose, and treat. In the state of Michigan they are also allowed to prescribe medications. It is a master's program that consists of 1 year of didactics (classroom/lectures) and 1 year of clinicals (rotations). It is very similar to a medical school curriculum but basically cut in half. PA's are not required to do a residency in a specific specialty after they graduate (as physicians do) but are expected to be trained by the physician in their specialty. This may be changing in the future though. I started out as a PA in Neurology prior to attending and completing medical school. I practiced for 10 years as a PA but did find that I was constantly in search of additional education to assist my patients with complicated medical illnesses. Nutrition and Functional Medicine have been a cornerstone of my educational process for many years and I am now able to incorporate this in my medical practice as an MD.
I would highly recommend the PA profession as it is very rewarding! But I am a little biased as I love the practice of medicine!
I would highly recommend the PA profession as it is very rewarding! But I am a little biased as I love the practice of medicine!
