Our Staff
Dr. Sanjay Dharmapuri, Group Chief Medical Officer
Dr. Sanjay Dharmapuri’s extensive work and educational background prior to his career in medicine which has informed and shaped his holistic approach to psychiatric treatment. His interest in psychiatry began with his work as an English instructor in Bogota, Colombia, where he learned to speak Spanish. This led him to a career in public education as a middle school teacher in New York City. Dr. Dharmapuri then pursued and completed his MA in clinical and social psychology at the New School School. After the completion of his MA in psychology, he returned to his home town of Chicago and spent several years working in the field of community mental health as a crisis intervention specialist, therapist and case manager.
Dr. Dharmapuri received his medical training at the University of Illinois College of Medicine in Chicago. He was conferred his Doctorate of Medicine in 2014. He was a recipient of the Chancellors Award for Service and Leadership and was inducted as a fellow of the Gold Humanism Honor Society. He completed his residency training in general adult psychiatry at Rush University Medical Center in 2016 and finished his fellowship and sub-specialty training in child and adolescent psychiatry in 2019. In his residency, he received awards for novel research, clinical care and service excellence. He also served as chief fellow during his child and adolescent psychiatry training.
Dr. Dharmapuri received a leadership award from the Anxiety and Depression Association of America for his involvement in medical education initiatives and his research interests in the neuro-biologic framework of mental. He also presented his original work on autism and mood disorders at the annual congress of the European Psychiatric Association.
“My work as an educator, therapist and physician has led me to view mental health as a complex interplay of biologic systems and psycho-social factors. Therefore, effective treatment should be based on an integrated and multidisciplinary approach that addresses the needs of the individual and family. I believe my role as a psychiatrist is to act as a steward of safety, confidant and active participant in the treatment of the people I serve. My experience has led me to understand excellence in medical and mental health as a result of patient-physician communication, and the commitment to a shared vision of achieving a better quality of life.”
Sue Patton, PMHNP-BC, APN
Sue Patton joined Garfield Park Hospital in 2018 as an advanced practice nurse (APN). She brings over 30 years of nursing experience, 20 of those as an APN. She received her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Loyola University in Chicago.
During her 10 years as an inpatient RN on a Neurology and Neurosurgery unit at Children’s Memorial Hospital (now known as Lurie Children’s), she recognized the incredible resilience and strength of children and families in the face of great adversity. She developed a passion for working with children and families faced with life altering diagnoses. A desire to broaden her clinical knowledge and skills led her to return to Rush University, where she received her Master of Science in Nursing.
She then worked as a pediatric nurse practitioner providing primary care in a variety of positions. In her most recent position, Sue worked with foster care youth and their families to advocate for appropriate medical and behavioral services. This position made her acutely aware of the shortage of psychiatric services, particularly in vulnerable populations, leading her to return to school at University of St Francis, where she became certified as a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner.
Now at Garfield Park Behavioral Hospital, Sue is committed to providing compassionate, high-quality psychiatric services in an effort to help youth realize and reach their full potential.
LEADERSHIP TEAM
Steven Airhart
Chief Executive Officer
Alyce Mondy
Chief Financial Officer
Megan Raubolt, LCSW
Director of Emergency Services
Carol Kilgallon
Director of Business Development
Andre A. Bliss, Ph.D., MBA
Director of Risk Management and Performance Improvement
Mankea Collier, LCPC
Director of Partial Hospitalization Programs
Take the First Step
Call 773-265-3700 if you or a loved one is experiencing a psychiatric emergency. We are available 24/7 to discuss treatment options and provide no-cost, confidential assessments. You can also use our online contact form for program inquiries.
In case of emergency, please dial 911 or seek the nearest emergency room right away.