Ishani Dalal, D.O.
Double board-certified Addiction Psychiatrist
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Double board-certified Addiction Psychiatrist with 10+ years of experience treating complex psychiatric and substance use disorders. Seeking to utilize extensive clinical expertise and a strong interest in translational research to contribute as a clinical investigator.
Experience
Medical Director - Multidisciplinary Comprehensive Assessment Program of Chicago - Chicago, IL
(2022-09)
- Perform fitness for duty evaluations that include psychiatric and substance use evaluations on physicians, surgeons, and other high-powered professionals.
- Lead a multidisciplinary team consisting of psychotherapists, psychologists, and other physicians in tailoring an individualized treatment plan for professionals that are struggling with psychiatric conditions and substances use disorders.
- Provide comprehensive treatment recommendations to professionals that will allow the individual a path towards safe return to work.
- Analysis of various laboratory methodologies used to identify active substance use such PeTh, urine drug screens, and hair and nail analysis.
- Partnered with state-level Physician and Lawyer Assistance Programs nationwide to provide expert clinical and legal guidance on the management and rehabilitation of impaired professionals.
Addiction Psychiatrist - Clarity Clinic Northwest Indiana - Munster, IN
(2019-03)
- Pioneered the development of the medication management team which now includes over 10 psychiatric providers as well a licensed practicing nurse and 3 medical assistants that service the Northwest Indiana and Chicagoland communities.
- Established policies and procedures for the medication management clinic that have allowed the clinic to operate in an efficient manner.
- Providing highly experienced psychiatric and substance use treatment to complex patients and utilizing evidence based clinical interventions.
- Supervising and providing clinical guidance to Nurse Practitioners.
- Monitored patient responses to therapeutic interventions, identifying, documenting, and reporting adverse events in compliance with regulatory standards.
Addiction Psychiatrist- Solo Niche Practice - Dalal Psychiatry - Chicago, IL
(2017-01)
- Provide extended aftercare and recovery management for professionals following the successful completion of inpatient or residential rehabilitation.
- Guide physicians through complex state board requirements to ensure successful license restoration and a return to safe clinical practice.
- Coordinate with state physician assistance programs in Illinois and Indiana, alongside licensed therapists and medical peers, to provide comprehensive care for the professional.
Independent Contractor, Addiction Psychiatrist - Positive Sobriety Institute - Chicago, IL
(2016-09)
- Provide on call services and coverage for partial hospitalization program in case of emergencies.
- Conduct comprehensive clinical intakes for professionals entering the rehabilitation program.
- Facilitate consistent therapeutic check-ins to monitor progress and engagement for professionals throughout their treatment journey.
Staff Psychiatrist, Addiction Psychiatrist - Franciscan Behavioral Health - Dyer, IN
(2016-12 - 2019-02)
- Maintained a robust outpatient practice, overseeing pharmacological and therapeutic interventions for a diverse patient population.
- Provided critical on-call support for the Emergency Department, specializing in acute crisis stabilization and inpatient disposition.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to provide psychiatric consultation-liaison services within medical settings.
- Conducted diagnostic evaluations for patients entering Partial Hospitalization and Substance Use Disorder programs.
Education
Addiction Psychiatry Fellowship - Addiction Psychiatry - Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine (2015-07 - 2016-06)
General Psychiatry Residency - Psychiatry - University of South Carolina, Palmetto Health (2011-07 - 2015-06)
Chief Resident - General Psychiatry Residency - University of South Carolina School of Medicine (2014-07 - 2015-06)
Co-Investigator - Research - University of Illinois at Chicago Psychiatric Institute (2010-06 - 2011-05)
Osteopathic Internship - Osteopathic Medicine - Midwestern CCOM/ St. James Olympia Fields (2009-07 - 2010-06)
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine - Osteopathic Medicine - Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine of Midwestern University (2005-09 - 2009-06)
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry, Minor in Mathematics - Indiana University Northwest (2002-08 - 2005-05)
Undergraduate - Northwestern University (2001-09 - 2002-06)