Hello, I'm Ernest F.

Dr. Ernest F. is a board-certified psychiatrist with over 42 years of clinical experience providing comprehensive mental health care across inpatient, outpatient, community mental health, and private practice settings. He has served in leadership roles as Medical Director for multiple psychiatric facilities and has extensive experience developing and overseeing telemedicine programs, expanding access to psychiatric care across New Mexico and beyond. Dr. Ernest F. specializes in psychiatric evaluation, medication management, and individual therapy for patients ranging from adolescents to geriatric populations, with particular attention to psychosocial, cultural, and economic factors in care. He has trained, supervised, and collaborated with Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners for decades, emphasizing mentorship, professional growth, and clinical excellence. Dr. Ernest F.’ practice emphasizes a patient-centered, evidence-based approach, combining scientific rigor with the art of understanding each patient’s unique needs. He has a strong commitment to multidisciplinary care, valuing the contributions of nurse practitioners, social workers, counseling professionals, and support staff in achieving the best outcomes for his patients. Areas of Expertise • Psychiatric Evaluation and Medication Management • Individual Therapy (Adolescent through Geriatric Populations) • Inpatient, Outpatient, and Community Mental Health Care • Telepsychiatry Program Development • Leadership and Medical Direction of Mental Health Facilities • Multidisciplinary Team-Based Care • Mentorship and Supervision of Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners • Clinical Consultation for Children in Underserved Areas • Psychosocial, Cultural, and Economic Considerations in Care • Crisis Intervention and Emergency Psychiatry • Evidence-Based Treatment Planning Philosophy of Collaboration: Dr. Ernest F. believes that high-quality psychiatric care is best achieved through a collaborative, team-based approach that values the expertise of all members, including psychiatrists, nurse practitioners, social workers, and other mental health professionals. His supervisory style emphasizes active listening, understanding clinical reasoning, and providing supportive guidance or alternative perspectives when appropriate. He fosters professional growth while ensuring safe, effective, and compassionate care. Dr. Ernest F. views psychiatry as both a science and an art, striving to combine evidence-based practice with empathy, understanding, and respect for each patient’s unique experience.