Hello, I'm Maykel L.

Dr. Maykel L. is a board-certified physician in Psychiatry, Internal Medicine, and Addiction Medicine with advanced training in the integration of medical and behavioral health care. He completed a rigorous five-year combined residency in Internal Medicine and Psychiatry at the University of Kansas Medical Center, equipping him with deep expertise in managing complex co-occurring psychiatric, substance use, and medical conditions. He is bilingual in English and Spanish and is committed to delivering culturally responsive, patient-centered care to diverse populations. Dr. Maykel L. has extensive clinical experience treating individuals with severe and persistent mental illness, mood and anxiety disorders, psychotic disorders, substance use disorders, and medically complex psychiatric presentations. He has practiced across outpatient clinics, inpatient units, nursing facilities, and residential treatment programs, including serving in medical director roles. In these leadership positions, he has focused on improving quality of care, strengthening clinical systems, reducing hospital utilization, and supporting long-term recovery and stability for high-acuity patients. In addition to his clinical and leadership work, Dr. Maykel L. has significant experience as a preceptor and collaborating physician for nurse practitioners. He provides thoughtful supervision, mentorship, and protocol development within psychiatric and addiction treatment settings. His practice philosophy emphasizes interdisciplinary teamwork, integrated care models, and ethical, evidence-based decision-making to improve outcomes across both mental and physical health domains. Areas of Expertise • General Adult Psychiatry • Internal Medicine and Complex Medical Comorbidities • Addiction Medicine and Substance Use Disorders • Dual Diagnosis and Co-Occurring Disorders • Severe and Persistent Mental Illness • Mood, Anxiety, and Psychotic Disorders • Integrated Medical and Psychiatric Care • Inpatient, Outpatient, Residential, and Nursing Facility Care • Medical Director and Clinical Leadership Roles • Psychiatric Evaluation and Medication Management • Evidence-Based and Psychosocial Treatment Approaches • NP Supervision, Preceptorship, and Clinical Protocol Development • Culturally Responsive and Bilingual Care (English/Spanish) Philosophy of Collaboration: Dr. Maykel L. believes that high-quality patient care is best achieved through strong interdisciplinary collaboration rooted in mutual respect, clear communication, and shared clinical responsibility. As a collaborating physician, he values structured yet flexible supervision that supports nurse practitioners in practicing confidently and autonomously while maintaining high clinical standards. His collaborative approach emphasizes mentorship, education, and partnership, with the goal of strengthening integrated care models that address the full spectrum of patients’ psychiatric, medical, and addiction-related needs.