Mohamed Elrafei, MD
Dr. Elrafei is a graduate of Ain Shams University in Cairo, Egypt and received his psychiatric training at Bergen Regional Medical Center from 1986 to 1990, where he was chief resident in psychiatry from 1989 to 1990. He received the George Simpson award of excellence in psychopharmacology research. He has extensive experience in adult psychiatry, with a subspecialty in geriatric psychiatry and substance abuse since he started his private practice in 1990. He is the founder and manager of Wayne Behavioral Service, LLC, started in 2006.
Dr Elrafei became Board certified in psychiatry and Neurology in 1992 with added qualification of board certification in Geriatric psychiatry in 1996.Currently Dr Elrafei serves as the medical director of Ramapo Ridge psychiatric hospital. He also served as the chairman of the department (1999-2003) and was medical director of the psychiatric department at Chilton Memorial Hospital (2003-2008).
He received the Excellence and Visionary award from the Passaic County Mental Health Association in New Jersey in 2008. He is also the recipient of the New Jersey Institute for Nursing’s prestigious APPLE (Acknowledging Physician Partners: A Liaison for Excellence) award for 2011.
Igor Gefter, MD
GRADUATE TRAINING: Leningrad Medical Institute of Sanitation and Hygiene; 09/77-06/83
POST-GRADUATE TRAINING: Bergen Regional Medical Ctr. PGY I Psychiatry – 07/97-06/98; Albert Einstein College of Medicine; PGY II-IV Psychiatry/ Chief Resident 01/01-06/01
CLINICAL EXPERIENCE:
Staff / Senior Staff Psychiatrist- Ukraine; 07/84 – 06/92
Counselor – “OHEL – BETH EZRA” Adult Developmental Mental Health Service- 06/96-06/97
Attending Psychiatrist: Acute Psychiatric Ward – Somerset Medical Ctr.; 07/01-11/03
Attending Psychiatrist: Acute Psychiatric Ward – St. Joseph’s Regional Med. Ctr.; 12/03-02/08
Attending Psychiatrist: Acute Psychiatric Ward – Ramapo Ridge Psychiatric Hospital; 03/07 – current
On-Call Psychiatrist / Consulting Psychiatrist: Carrier Foundation; “TRINITAS” Hospital; Newton Memorial Hospital; Runnels Socialized Hospital; Hackensack University Med. Ctr., St. Joseph’s Wayne Hospital; High Focus Centers; Several NH/ NLSM – 06/99 – Current (various dates)
Private Practice: 09/01 – current (nursing homes; New Lifestyle Medical / Office; 04/14 – 02/16; Wayne Behavioral Services LLC /Office; 03/02/16-current)
Marina Haghour-Vwich, MD
Dr. Haghour graduated from Kabardino-Balkaria State University in Russia. She received her training in General Psychiatry from Bergen Regional Medical Center in Paramus New Jersey, specializing in Adult and Geriatric Psychiatry. She is experienced in treating all mood disorders. She also had psychiatry training experience at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Beverly Hills, California and received her research experience in Psychopharmacology at Manhattan Psychiatric Center in New York City. She worked as an attending psychiatrist at Mountainside Hospital, Montclair, NJ. She is a member of the American Psychiatric Association, New Jersey Psychiatric Association and New Jersey Medical Association.
After a thorough assessment, Dr Haghour will help her patients through formulating a plan to begin to target the symptoms that led them to seek treatment. She provides the appropriate care based on modern psychopharmacology in a relaxed and welcoming environment. She has in-depth knowledge of psychotropic medication specifically in recent advances in combination, augmentation and supplementation strategies, including the use of light therapies, TMS therapy and vitamin supplementation. Although primarily oriented to treating psychiatric disorders with psychotropic medications, she firmly believes in the healing aspect of psychotherapy. Therefore, she collaborates with other mental health professionals to provide comprehensive treatment that includes individual and couples therapy. Dr Haghour works to provide the highest quality of care to people in need. Her goal is to help foster an overall healthier outlook on life.
Dr Haghour works at different settings including Wayne Behavioral Service. Also she provides consultation to various nursing homes and assisted living centers.
“Every single one of us is a distinctive human being with an extensive variety of individual experiences which have shaped our unique character to create the person that we are today. Previous failure to respond to a medication is not a limitation to your treatment. I will focus in finding the right medication and treatment options which you can tolerate and benefit from. I look forward to the opportunity of working with you…”
Dr. Haghour is fluent in English, Russian, Arabic and Circassian. She also has extensive experience in Psychiatric evaluation for Bariatric surgery.
Anna Kravtsov, DO
Dr. Anna Kravtsov is a general psychiatrist who sees patients, ages 18 and over with various mental health conditions. Dr. Kravtsov strives to understand patients in a holistic manner, taking into account biological, psychological, and social factors affecting an individual. Dr. Kravtsov’s goals are to provide her patients with an individualized treatment plan, in a comfortable and supportive atmosphere.
Dr. Kravtsov graduated phi beta kappa from Rutgers University with a major in Biological Science and minor in Psychology. She went on to study medicine at the UMDNJ-School of Osteopathic medicine where she learned traditional medicine as well as manual treatment, and obtained her D.O. degree. Following her medical training, she completed a 4-year psychiatric residency program at Albany Medical Center in New York State where she studied the art and science of both psychiatry and psychotherapy. During this period, she gained exposure working in a variety of settings. Following residency, Dr. Kravtsov worked at the Center of Revitalizing Psychiatry, an outpatient group private practice for 3 years.
Dr. Kravtsov is Board certified in Psychiatry and Neurology and currently holds licenses to practice medicine in both the state of NY and NJ. She is fluent in both English and Russian languages. At Wayne Behavioral Services, Dr. Kravtsov provides Psychiatric Evaluation, Psychiatric Medication Management, and Psychoeducation.
Rajesh M.Patel, MD
Dr. Patel graduated from B J Medical College, in India and completed his internship training in 1990. Upon completion, he came to the U.S. in 1991. Dr. Patel’s intense desire to understand and explore the human psyche lead him to begin his carrier in the field of psychiatry. He completed his residency at Bronx Lebanon Hospital Center and went on to do his fellowship in Addiction psychiatry. Dr. Patel completed his training in 1999 and since then has been working in different areas of mental health services. He has extensive experience in dealing with disorders like depression, anxiety, schizophrenia , bipolar disorder and addiction issues. Dr. Patel has worked in inpatient and outpatient settings, as a consultation liaison to medical units, as medical director of Communicate mental health services, director of CPEP emergency program at Bronx Care Hospital and also served as a consultant to several nursing homes, attending to the needs of the geriatric population.
Dr. Patel has 20 plus years of clinical experience in dealing with a variety of mental health issues. He is board certified in psychiatry and neurology with an added board certification in addiction psychiatry.
Currently he works as a full time attending physician in a psychiatric emergency program in New York City, attending to the critical mental health needs of the inner city. Dr. Patel is also the assistant instructor at Our Lady of Mercy Hospital. He is actively involved in teaching residents at the residency training program.
As a resident of Wayne, Dr. Patel feels proud to be a part of Wayne Behavioral Service’s team of professionals, and looks forward to using his experience and expertise in helping to make the community a better place, one day, one person at a time.
Emad Mounir, MD
I have recently joined Wayne Behavioral Service, after over 20 years of practice at Bellevue Hospital Center in New York City where I have been treating a wide array of patients with various psychiatric disorders including mood, anxiety, psychotic and attentional problems. My approach endorses the Bio-Psycho-Social model where various aspects of a person’s life are addressed in an empathic and caring approach, which includes psychotherapeutic interventions along with up to date pharmacological treatments.
My office hours include morning and evening hours to accommodate various patients’ needs. When we first meet, I will be conducting a thorough psychological as well as medical evaluation and provide careful listening to patient’s problems and needs along with education about various treatment modalities available.
I received my education at Ain Shams University Medical School in Cairo Egypt, graduating in 1986.
Leonid Kapulsky, MD
Dr. Leonid Kapulsky is a board certified psychiatrist whose specialties include the treatment of depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, OCD and other psychiatric conditions. Dr. Kapulsky provides a patient-centered, evidence-based and collaborative model of treatment. He completed medical school at Tufts University School of Medicine in Boston, MA and then residency at New York Presbyterian Hospital Weill Cornell Medical Center in NYC.
