Kevin J Serrano, PA-C, CAQ-Psych
Physician Assistant
Kevin is a Certified and State-Licensed Physician Assistant, with an addition Certificate of Added Qualifications in Psychiatry. He uses empathy, transparency, and humor to communicate effectively with his patients, as he believes the single most important aspect of successful medical treatment is a trusting patient-provider relationship. He works with both English- and Spanish-speaking patients to develop individualized and evidence-based care plans and strategies to manage complex conditions and situations. Kevin has a strong desire to help improve the mental wellbeing of his patients, and develops his care around that primary goal.
Education & Training
·Bachelor of Science in Molecular Biology-Stetson University in DeLand, Florida
·Master of Medical Science in Physician Assistant Studies- Midwestern University in Downers Grove, Illinois.
·Clinical Training in Psychiatry and Behavioral Health
Board Certifications
· Board-Certified Physician Assistant-NCCPA
· Certificate of Added Qualifications (CAQ) in Psychiatry-NCCPA
Treatment Areas & Services
- Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
- Anxiety Disorders
- Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
- Mood Disorders, including Major Depressive Disorder (MDD), Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD), and Bipolar Disorder
- Eating Disorders
- Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
- Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Schizophrenia and Psychotic Disorders
Languages
· English
· Spanish
Philosophy of Care
Kevin uses empathy, transparency, and humor to communicate effectively with his patients, as he believes the single most important aspect of successful medical treatment is a trusting patient-provider relationship. He works with patients to develop individualized and evidence-based care plans and strategies to manage complex conditions and situations. Kevin has a strong desire to help improve the quality of life and functionality of his patients, and develops his care around those primary goals.
Prior to joining our practice, Kevin worked in Family Medicine, working with patients of all ages to diagnose and manage acute and chronic conditions of all body systems, including psychiatric conditions. This experience, which exposed him to the undeniable link between physical and mental health conditions, was invaluable to his holistic approach to behavioral health care as a Child, Adolescent, and Adult Psychiatric PA.
While he works with patients of all ages, demographics, and psychiatric conditions, he has a special passion for managing ADHD, mood disorders, and anxiety disorders, and for working with individuals of marginalized communities/backgrounds. Kevin’s personal interests include cooking, comedy, playing tabletop/video games, attending and volunteering for fan conventions, caring for his pets, singing, and playing tenor saxophone.
