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Zackary Ladson
PA
Licensed in the state of IA and IL
Accepts new patients
Meet Zackary Ladson
Certified Physician Assistant with Expertise in Acute and Chronic Mental Health Conditions
Zack is a certified Physician Assistant and completed his master's degree at Southern Illinois University in Carbondale, IL. Zack has several years of experience as a Family Medicine Physician Assistant operating as the sole medical practitioner of his outpatient community health clinic. He manages an extensive array of acute and chronic health conditions with a significant portion of his practice relating to the diagnosis and treatment of psychiatric disorders that range from mild to severe. He has a passion for ensuring that those struggling with mental health issues receive prompt and effective mental health treatment as he understands the substantial toll that untreated ADHD, anxiety, depression, insomnia, or other mood disorders can take on someone's life.
Accepts new patients
My philosophy
I strive to ensure that each of my patients always feel heard and acknowledged. Mental health recognition has been growing over the previous decades and it is my healthcare goal to continue providing further access to necessary mental health resources to those in need. This is why I utilize telehealth examinations for my patients to help remove even more barriers to an area of needed healthcare. As my patient, I will always try to deliver the safest and most effective treatment plans available to help improve the quality of your mental health so that you may be the best version of yourself that you can be.
My treatment approaches
• Person-Focused
• Coaching
• Emotionally Focused
I specialize in treating individuals with:
Psychiatry
I provide professional care to people with the following conditions:
ADHD
Insomnia
Depression
Anxiety
Overview of my services
Services provided may vary depending on your state.
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Experiences
My education and work experiences
Work
Heartland Community Health Clinic
Family Practice Certified Physician Assistant with Psychiatric & Substance Abuse Subspecialties - Part-time
Oct 2019 - Present
As the sole provider at the Pekin Heartland primary care office, I manage a full patient panel that involves providing mental health diagnosis and treatment for a large percentage of my patients. This includes patients with a range of disorders such as anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, ADHD, schizophrenia, and more. My patient management scope is quite extensive, covering a wide range of healthcare fields, with a focus on complex cases that involve patients with multiple comorbid health conditions. Despite the challenges, I am dedicated to providing the best possible care to my patients and ensuring that they receive the support they need to manage their health and well-being.View all
Education
Southern Illinois University School of Medicine
Master of Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies - Physician Assistant
May 2017 - Aug 2019
Southern Illinois University - Edwardsville
Bachelor of Bachelor of Science in Biological Science and Minor in Chemistry - Biological Science and Minor in Chemistry
Aug 2013 - May 2017
Southern Illinois University - Edwardsville
Bachelor of Bachelor of Science in Psychology - Psychology
Aug 2013 - May 2017
Get the support you need with a personalized treatment plan and flexible scheduling online or in person.
Ratings & Reviews
Here is what my patients said about me
98%
of patients said
“I feel better now after the treatment“
83%
of patients said
“I was treated with good care and respect“
93%
of patients said
“I understood the treatment plan“
Zackary did a great job of informing me about my options and was able to answer my questions about medications. I look forward to my follow-up with Zackary.
Appointment types
I accept video visits
Video visit
How to prepare for video visits and what to expect?
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