Joseph J. Sivak Private Practice

APPE Experience Types
Ambulatory Care

Address
The Medical Arts Building
324 West Superior St.,
Suite 505
Duluth, MN 55802

Phone
218-740-3061

Main contact
Dr. Joseph Sivak, MD

Main Preceptor

Dr. Joseph Sivak
The Medical Arts Building
324 West Superior St., Suite 505
Duluth, MN 55802

Phone
218- 740-3061

218-740-3044 (Fax)

Teaching Philosophy

Dr. Sivak believes in a private confidential setting that provides state of the art outpatient psychiatric care. In today's healthcare world, the emphasis in his practice is on the "back to basics", namely the therapeutic alliance between the physician and patient. The hallmark of this alliance is the emphatic process where the patient is not enabled, but educated and encouraged to take a active role in their psychiatric care and well being. This can facilitate the opportunity for the patient to achieve the highest possible level of functioning, the ultimate goal of the outpatient psychiatric treatment.
 
The back to basics approach shifts the focus from the corporatization of health care and moves the priority from image to basic professional, ethical, and competent physician care. This helps return more dignity to a person, when they are in the role of the patient and in need of psychiatric care. A patient does better when they feel they are treated like a person and not like a number. When a person feels more dignity and better about the care they are receiving they are more likely to take an active role in working toward and maintaining optimum health.
 
Dr. Sivak ascribes to the Biopsychosocial model in psychiatry. While training at The University of Rochester, one of the many mentors was Dr. George Engel, the founder and developer of the Biopsychosocial model. This humane approach to patient care supports the understanding of the person, not simply from a biological or disease standpoint but from an emotional and socio-cultural perspective incorporating all aspects of the persons life and the world around them.                                 

Detailed Site Information

Institution
The site offers one on one consultations. The key focus is on "access to care" for a transient population. The site services 500-600 active patients and sees about 200 patients per month. Patient visits include 15 to 20 minutes for medication checks. This is a wonderful opportunity for pharmacy students with extensive patient exposure & experience

Pharmacy Services
We specialize in the diagnosis and treatment of the following:
·  Depression
·  Bipolar (Manic-Depression)
·  Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
·  Panic Disorder
·  Social Phobia
·  Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
·  Generalized Anxiety Disorder
·  Schizophrenia
·  Schizoaffective Disorder
·  Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder
·  Alzheimer's Disease and other Dementias
 
We also provide symptomatic evaluation for the following:
·  Insomnia
·  Chronic Stress
·  Anger Control
·  Post-Partum Blues
·  Public Speaking and Performance Anxiety
·  Seasonal Affective Disorder
·  Psychiatric symptoms associated with chronic medical conditions

Professionalism and Assessment
Dr. Joseph Sivak, is an outpatient psychiatrist serving the Twin Ports and Northeastern Minnesota, and maintains the only full-time private practice in this region.
 
Dr. Sivak is a graduate of the Hahnemann University School of Medicine in Philadelphia and completed his residency in Psychiatry at the University of Rochester and Strong Memorial Hospital, Rochester, New York. He is certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. He has over 10 years experience as a practicing Psychiatrist. Dr. Sivak has lived in the Twin Ports for 7 years and is understanding of the culture and life style in the upper Midwest.
 
Dr. Sivak has been a national and international speaker on depression, anxiety, Alzheimer's Disease, grief, trauma and post traumatic stress disorder.
 
Dr. Sivak has served on The Board of Directors of the Northland Chapter of the American Red Cross, the Minnesota Alzheimer's Association and was a Co-Founder and Board member of Michael's House, a center for grieving children in Cleveland.

Ambulatory Care

Primary Preceptor
Dr. Joesph Sivak

218- 740-3061

Preceptors
Lorraine and Josh are also in the office.

APPE Structure
Not Specified.

Student Roles and Responsibilities
Students will be reviewing charts, interviewing patients, as well as educating patients on safe and effective medication uses.

Educational Opportunities:
A variety of opportunities can be available depending on the timing. Including continuing education programs, group homes, other health care professionals.

Other Requirements
5, 10 or 15 weeks can be offered. 10 or 15 weeks allows for more follow up with patients, more in depth participation in patient care and a more valuable educational experience