Ishani Dalal, D.O.

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.

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.

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)