Hello, I'm Zina M.

Dr. Zina M. is a board-certified psychiatrist with nearly a decade of clinical experience across outpatient, inpatient, and telehealth settings. With a unique dual-residency background in both pathology and psychiatry from The Johns Hopkins Hospital, she brings a highly analytical, research-driven approach to mental health care. Her training and experience across academic, semi-academic, and private practice environments enable her to deliver comprehensive, evidence-based psychiatric care tailored to diverse patient populations. Dr. Zina M. earned her Doctor of Medicine from the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine and completed her postgraduate training at leading institutions, including residencies in Anatomic and Clinical Pathology and Psychiatry at Johns Hopkins. She further advanced her clinical expertise through a visiting fellowship in Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT) at Columbia University Medical Center. Her academic foundation is complemented by early research experience at prestigious institutions such as Harvard, MIT, Yale, Stanford, and Johns Hopkins, reinforcing her strong commitment to scientific rigor and clinical excellence. Throughout her career, Dr. Zina M. has held multiple academic appointments, including Assistant Professor roles at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine and the University of Miami, as well as ongoing faculty affiliations with Florida Atlantic University and other institutions. Clinically, she serves as a staff psychiatrist at Memorial Regional Hospital, where she manages a wide range of psychiatric conditions with a focus on delivering thoughtful, individualized care. Her areas of clinical expertise include major depressive disorder, bipolar disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), and schizophrenia. She is known for her precise diagnostic approach, integration of psychopharmacology with therapeutic modalities, and commitment to optimizing patient outcomes through evidence-based practices. Areas of Expertise: • Psychiatry & Behavioral Health • Mood Disorders (Depression & Bipolar Disorder) • Anxiety Disorders & PTSD • Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) • Schizophrenia & Complex Psychiatric Conditions • Psychopharmacology & Medication Management • Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT) • Inpatient, Outpatient & Telepsychiatry Care • Academic Psychiatry & Clinical Research • Diagnostic Precision & Evidence-Based Practice Philosophy of Collaboration: Dr. Zina M. believes that high-quality psychiatric care is built on a foundation of collaboration, intellectual rigor, and clear communication. She values a team-based approach that brings together physicians, Nurse Practitioners, and allied health professionals to ensure comprehensive and coordinated patient care. Her collaborative style emphasizes shared clinical reasoning, thoughtful consultation, and mutual respect. She supports Nurse Practitioners by providing guidance in complex cases, medication management, and diagnostic clarification, while respecting their clinical autonomy and judgment. Dr. Zina M. is committed to fostering an environment of continuous learning and professional development, where providers feel supported and empowered to deliver safe, effective, and evidence-based care. Her goal is to build collaborative relationships that enhance both clinical outcomes and provider confidence in managing a wide spectrum of psychiatric conditions. ADD $100 FOR CA. CA MAY NOT BE USED AS AN ADD-ON STATE AND NOT ELIGIBLE FOR MULTIPLE NP DISCOUNT. FOR TELEHEALT, DR. ZINA M, HAS A 100 MILE NONCOMPETE RADIUS.