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The North Carolina Institute of Advanced NeuroHealth based in Apex provides ketamine treatment and transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS therapy).
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PROUDLY SERVING APEX, CARY, & THE SURROUNDING COMMUNITY

Dr. Vinay Saranga and Dr. Reshmi Saranga carry a deep compassion for those who suffer with psychiatric disorders, from children, to adolescents, and adults. Dr. Reshmi Saranga leads the Ketamine Department and Dr. Vinay Saranga leads the TMS Department.


While there are medications we can rely on to bring symptoms under control, those medications only bring relief to about a third of our patients who suffer on the first trial. Then on the second attempt, when a second medicine or a combination of medicines are tried, about another one-third of patients respond. And those responses aren’t always complete. Sometimes they’re partial improvement of symptoms.

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When those efforts are completed, typically about a final one third of patients experience no improvement of symptoms. What to do about those? Shouldn’t there be something that makes a difference? Something that will help those who still suffer.


We've asked the same question, where can he go to find effective treatment for his patients?


For years, he’s been quietly studying on the sidelines, watching what is happening in the field. And two major breakthroughs rose gaining attention:

Nicole Hardy is our amazing administrative assistant and TMS tech at NCIAN. She loves working in customer service and being the first interaction to new patients. Nicole loves feeling like she is a part of helping others get the care that will help improve their state of being. Nicole is married with two energetic boys who help keep home life pretty busy! When Nicole is not working she loves trying new food places and being outside exploring nature.

MEET OUR EXPERT STAFF

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Kelly Ann Rillo is one of our TMS techs at NCIAN. Kelly graduated from Rutgers University with a degree in psychology. She then became certified as a paralegal at Fairleigh Dickenson University and worked at the Monmouth County Prosecutors office as a paralegal. 

Kelly married, had two children and moved to NC with her family where she had a third child and devoted herself to her family.  Kelly is now branching out into the medical field where she can devote some of her time to helping patients in her original area of interest. She enjoys working and helping others.

Brandi Bronsink has a passion to help those in her community. She graduated from Appalachian State University with a Bachelors of Social Work. With her strong background in social services she has developed a deep understanding of the challenges individuals and families face, providing support and resources to help them navigate difficult situations. As an office administrator, she brings her expertise of managing tasks and organizational skills to ensure a smooth operation within the office. When not working; you can find Brandi enjoying time at home with her husband, 3 daughters and dogs, or on any of the many sports fields cheering on her girls in everything they love to do

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Simi Shergill: MSN, APRN, PMHNP-BC, FNP-C

Simi is a highly qualified Dual board-Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) and Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP), with over 6 years of experience in Primary Care. A Duke University Postgraduate PMHNP alumna, she's dedicated to culturally sensitive and inclusive mental health care, aiming to reduce stigma. Simi integrates her extensive experience with an integrative medicine approach for holistic well-being. She partners with patients on therapeutic goals, fostering open discussions. Beyond her practice, Simi enjoys family time, outdoor adventures, and exploring global cultures, enriching her dynamic approach to mental health care. In-person and Telehealth appointments are available for flexibility and accessibility.



Ronnie Rizek is a fully licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor. His general treatment areas of focus are couple's counseling and individuals suffering from Depression, Anxiety, Trauma, Mood Disorders & Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. Ronnie is trained in Cognitive Behavioral, Narrative, and Gottman treatment modalities. 


Ronnie likes to take a direct approach to therapy where his clients can expect to engage in a type of therapy that challenges them, creates openness to differing perspectives, and is judgement free. 

Accepting Aetna, BCBS, Cigna, and Optum/UHC insurances.

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Ketamine Treatment AND Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation

These two treatments have risen to show their effectiveness over recent years, and literature is showing them to be among the most effective treatments for many psychiatric disorders.

Ketamine has shown itself to be particularly effective with treatment-resistant depression or TRD, post-traumatic-stress-disorder or PTSD, social anxiety, and suicidal ideation. Provided in a series of infusions, or oral or nasal spray, ketamine brings a dramatic difference the first infusion in some, but more often the change is experienced during and after the third, fourth, or fifth infusion.

TMS is a non-medication and non-invasive treatment that requires placement of a magnetic coil over the left dorsolateral prefontal cortex daily for about 20 minutes at a time. This continues daily for about 30-45 days. But you can begin to experience a real difference in 14 days. TMS can be effective in treatment resistant depression and other mood disorders.

MEET DR. RESHMI SARANGA

Leads the Ketamine Department

"I’m Dr. Reshmi Saranga, President and Owner of North Carolina Interventional Neurotherapy, and I can help you experience freedom from overwhelming emotions that make your life difficult to enjoy. My heart aches for what you go through, and I’ll show you the same compassionate and attention care I show my own family.

I’m board-certified in adult and geriatric psychiatry. After initial training in India, I completed a four year residency at University of Kansas Medical Center, then completed a fellowship in geriatric psychiatry at Duke University Medical Center.

I’ve served in the capacity of Chief Resident and on the Committee on Residency and Fellowship with the American Society of Clinical Psychopharmacology.

You need a psychiatrist who has the education, experiences, and expertise to provide the very best, up-to-date, and compassionate treatment. I chose this training path to provide the most insightful care possible for my patients. I also speak three languages to serve my patients more effectively: English, Hindi, and Telugu.

Empathetic and compassionate care are an integral part of our practice, and it’s extended not only to our family and friends but to our patients, most of all.

When I’m not seeing my patients, I’m usually at home with my husband and our children or playing tennis. I love listening to music while cooking the delicious Indian dishes my family loves. My husband, Dr. Vinay Saranga, and I savor family time, and promote the significance of family for anyone."

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When I’m not seeing my patients, I’m usually at home with my husband and our children or playing tennis. I love listening to music while cooking the delicious Indian dishes my family loves. My husband, Dr. Vinay Saranga, and I savor family time, and promote the significance of family for anyone."

Learn About Vinay Saranga, M.D., DFAACAP

Leads the TMS Department

Dr. Saranga studied basic sciences from 1998 to 2002 at the Medical Universities of Debrecen in Hungary, and Lublin, Poland. He then followed with Clinical Rotations at Wyckoff Heights Medical Center in Brooklyn, NY.


In 2009, he completed his psychiatry residency at Wright State University at Boonshoft School of Medicine, in Dayton, Ohio.


Then, during the first six months of 2009, he served as visiting psychiatry resident in the PGY-IV program, which included a research elective in CAP clinics in Kansas City, KS. He followed this with a Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Fellowship, also in Kansas City. After completing this fellowship in 2011, he took a teaching position as Assistant Clinical Professor there for a year.


After 14 years of preparation, Dr. Saranga opened his private practice in 2012, and has served as Medical Director for Easter Seals since 2015.

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  • 1998-2002 Medical Universities of Debrecen
  • 2009 Psychiatry Residency at Wright State University
  • 2011 Asst. Clinical Professor; Child & Adolescent Psychiatry
  • 2012 Started His Own Private Practice
  • 2015-Present: Medical Director for Easter Seals

WHY OPEN THE NC INSTITUTE OF ADVANCED NEUROHEALTH?

As Dr. Saranga worked 10 years as a psychiatrist with his patients, he’s been distressed by the
percentage of them who did not respond to traditional antidepressants and anxiolytics. He
researched and scrutinized to find treatments that would bring relief to that segment of his
practice. His determination to find help for these patients eventually led to his opening: North Carolina Institute of Advanced Neurohealth


We’re here to help you determine what you need to feel better and find relief from
your symptoms. Call us at (800) 732-9822