Hailing from a long line of physicians, a career in medicine seemed like a natural choice for Dr. Jennifer Prins, who had been interested in pursuing that path since high school. However, it was her mentors who introduced her to her chosen specialty. "I had the opportunity to shadow some excellent psychiatrists, and I was impressed by their compassion and... Read More about Jennifer Prins, MD - Beacon Medical Group Behavioral Health South Bend

Dr. Julie Coyle knows the importance of teamwork and collaboration. As one of 10 kids, she was raised in an atmosphere that thrived on this. Additionally, when she was a McDonald’s manager, she quickly learned the value of teamwork and leadership skills. She transferred those skills when she went back to school for medicine. Having seen mental illness in several... Read More about Julie Coyle, MD - Beacon Medical Group Behavioral Health South Bend

Dr. Pouliot received his doctoral training at Eastern Michigan University and completed his internship at Illinois State University Student Counseling Services. He then completed a two-year fellowship in clinical health psychology at McLaren Flint Hospital.

Dr. Reddy received his medical degree from J.J.M. Medical College in India. He completed his residency in psychiatry and fellowship in child and adolescent psychiatry from the University Of Rochester Medical Center in Rochester, New York. Dr. Reddy also received a Master's degree of Public health in Epidemiology from Tulane University School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine and is... Read More about Jagadeesh Reddy, MD - Beacon Medical Group Behavioral Health South Bend

About Sara Mahoney At age 17, Sara Mahoney worked in a nursing home. This experience secured her decision to pursue a career in medicine. More than two decades ago, she took a job at Memorial Hospital of South Bend, where she worked as a patient care assistant. “Beacon has always felt like family to me,” she says.” Over the years,... Read More about Sara Mahoney, NP - Beacon Medical Group Behavioral Health South Bend

Duane Flaig received his bachelor's degree in nursing from Valparaiso University and masters degree in nursing from Indiana University South Bend and subsequently became board-certified as a family nurse practitioner.

Dr. Elmaadawi received his medical degree from Mansoura University's School of Medicine. He completed his general psychiatry residency at the University of Louisville in Louisville, Kentucky, and completed his child and adolescent psychiatry training at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. Early in his career, Dr. Elmaadawi was interested in neuroscience research, and he was involved in studies with transcranial... Read More about Ahmed Elmaadawi, MD