Sujith Abbagoni, MD
Hi, I’m Sujith Abbagoni, I completed medical school at the Medical College of Georgia (MCG) and have a strong interest in exploring innovative treatment modalities for treatment-resistant psychopathologies. I am originally from Suwanee, GA and in my free time you can find me longboarding, playing the guitar, or exercising my green thumb.
Brian Basden, MD
Hello, I'm Brian, and I'm from Marietta, GA. I attended Georgia State University, where I met my wife. We have two boys and a husky. I worked as a chemist in public health and in clinical roles before attending medical school. I graduated from the Medical College of Georgia. I have interests in several fields of psychiatry, and I look forward to exploring them further. I enjoy spending time with my family, listening to podcasts, staying physically active, and being outdoors when it's not too hot.
Divya Gandi, MBBS
Hi, I’m Divya! I was born in India and raised in various African countries, notably the gorgeous jewel of an island, Mauritius, until I moved back to India for Medical school. My cultural background and community have played a huge role in my goal of making mental health care more inclusive and more accessible. I am particularly interested in forensics, consult-liaison and child and adolescent psychiatry. I am so excited to learn and grow in this incredible field! In my free time you’ll find me yapping with friends and family, eating, looking for the nearest body of water, spending time in nature, reading a good murder mystery, or curled up on my couch binge-watching trash TV shows.
Robert Loomis, MD
Hi, I’m Robert Loomis and I was born and raised in Los Angeles, CA. I completed my undergrad at the University of California at Santa Barbara. I then became a first responder for several years where I developed an interest in psychiatry. After meeting my partner, I moved to Columbia, SC and completed medical school at the University of South Carolina at Columbia. I already knew I wanted to be a psychiatrist, so I am extremely happy to be at MCG for residency. I am especially interested in interventional psychiatry and hope to one day practice in the area. Outside of work, I enjoy weightlifting, sports, my dog, and binge-watching TV shows.
Daniela Moncaleano, MD
Hola! My name is Daniela, and I am originally from Bogota, Colombia and grew up in South Florida. I loved growing up in a vibrant and diverse immigrant community and have always enjoyed learning people's stories. I studied Anthropology and Human Biology at Emory University and did research after graduation in women's health and then in models of autism and schizophrenia. I attended Emory School of Medicine in Atlanta before moving to Augusta for residency. I am passionate about mental health advocacy and providing language concordant care. I have broad interests in psychiatry including first episode psychosis and early intervention. I my free time I love spoiling my cat Elsa, doing anything and everything crafty, enjoying a coffee break, walks with friends, and the watching the newest reality TV show or a tried-and-true comedy!
Taylor Nicholson, MD
Hey, I'm Taylor! I was born and raised here in Georgia and fell in love with psychiatry in high school. I volunteered with Crisis Text Line during high school and into undergrad; I went to UGA, where I majored in Psychology and double-minored in Theater and Film Studies (which I'm sure I'll use one of these days). Between college and med school, I became certified as a Clinical Medical Assistant, worked in an urgent care testing for COVID-19 in 2020 and at Resurgens Orthopaedics in 2021. After this, I attended the Medical College of Georgia and became a Peach State Scholar in Psychiatry, allowing me to graduate in 3 years and become the first doctor in my family! I am passionate about mental health advocacy and access to mental health, especially in underserved populations like LGBT+ and rural communities. When I'm not at work, you can find me reading, playing video games, making art, or spending time with friends and family and our dogs!
Johnathan Ulrich, MD
Hello! I’m Johnny Ulrich. I was born and raised in Manassas, VA. I attended Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond, VA where I earned a Bachelor’s of Science in Chemistry with a concentration in Biochemistry. I worked as a medical scribe before attending Eastern Virginia Medical School at Old Dominion University in Norfolk, Virginia. During my career in healthcare, I’ve seen that detriments to health can be caused and perpetuated through the relationships of social circumstance, biological health, and psychological health which emphasized the importance of psychological wellbeing in sustainable recovery. I have interests in PTSD, holistic care, and thought disorders. In my free time, I enjoy strolls outdoors, videogames, and spending time with friends and family.
Jack Xheamali, MD
My name is Jack Xhemali! I went to Mercer for undergrad in bio and went to MCG for medical school. I love playing video games and watching terrible reality tv shows. I have 2 little cats whomst share a collective half a brain cell.