Psychiatrists

Fetih Akgul, M.D.

Board-Certified Psychiatrist

My decision to become a psychiatrist was influenced by a very old family tradition of helping all people. I am committed to developing practical multidisciplinary approaches to improving the quality and delivery of health care to my patients. Whenever possible, my aim is to educate my patients not only about mental health care but also about basic health topics.

Special Clinical Interests

• Mood disorders
• Anxiety, Psychotic and Substance abuse disorders
• ADHD
• Supportive Psychotherapy and Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy

Education

Medical Degree: Cerrahpasa Medical School, University of Istanbul, Istanbul, Turkey

Residency: General Psychiatry- University of North Dakota, Grand Forks, North Dakota

Board Certifications

American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology-General Psychiatry

Memberships

American Psychiatric Association

North Dakota Psychiatric Society

Douglas Hess, D.O.

Board Certified Child, Adolescent and Adult Psychiatrist

I decided on psychiatry due to family members benefiting from psychiatric care over the years. Unfortunately, I also saw what happens when a loved one is not accepting of care. I lost my grandmother due to suicide. She had seen some mental health care professionals for care but was not forthcoming with her symptoms and ended up taking her own life. I hope that I will be able to help my patients on the road to health and for their families to never know how suicide can affect a family.

Special Clinical Interests

• Bipolar Disorders
• ADHD
• PTSD

Education

Medical Degree: Des Moines University of Osteopathic Medical Center, Des Moines, Iowa

Residency: General Psychiatry-University of South Dakota Sanford School of Medicine, Sioux Falls, South Dakota

Fellowship: Child and Adolescent Psychiatry-University of South Dakota Sanford School of Medicine, Sioux Falls, South Dakota

Board Certifications

American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology-General Psychiatry

American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology-Child and Adolescent

Memberships

APA – American Psychiatric Association

AACAP – American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry

AMA – American Medical Association

NDMA – North Dakota Medical Association

Eric Tee, M.D.

Medical Director
Board-Certified Psychiatrist

My approach to behavioral health and substance use disorder treatment is integrative. I examine the patient as a whole person and focus on healthy lifestyle choices. I emphasize working together inter-professionally with behavioral health and medical providers to treat each patient, one step at a time, one day at a time.

Special Clinical Interests

• Post-traumatic stress disorder
• Depressive disorders
• Electro convulsive therapy (ECT)

Education

Medical Degree: Chicago Medical School, Chicago, Illinois

Residency: General Psychiatry- Chicago Medical School, Chicago, Illinois

Board Certifications

American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology-General Psychiatry

Memberships

American Psychiatric Association

Illinois Psychiatric Association

Tim A. Smith, M.D

Board-Certified Child, Adolescent and Adult Psychiatrist

I am a practical person who enjoys reasonable and practical solutions. I delight in working with patients and families to identify personalized goals and then help match actions and behaviors to core beliefs and values. Each child and each family is different which keeps me learning every day and happy in my vocation and avocation.

Special Clinical Interests

• Neurodevelopmental delay
• Autism Spectrum Disorder
• Intellectual disability

Education

Medical Degree: University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Residency: General Psychiatry-HCMC/Regions, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Fellowship: Child and Adolescent Psychiatry-University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Board Certifications

American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology-General Psychiatry

American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology-Child and Adolescent

Lisa J. Schock, M.D.

Board-Certified Psychiatrist

My approach to psychiatric care is collaboration with patients to form treatment plans that take into consideration their unique personal experiences and life situation.

Special Clinical Interests

• Neuromodulation and treatment-resistant mood disorders

Degree(s):

Medical Degree – University of North Dakota

Residencies:

General Psychiatry – University of North Dakota

Board Certifications

American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology-General Psychiatry

Other:

Dr. Schock serves as the Clerkship Director for UND’s medical school and is the Associate Program Director for UND’s psychiatry residency.

Memberships:

• American Psychiatric Association
• North Dakota Psychiatric Society

Kenneth Troxclair, D.O.

Board Eligible Psychiatrist

Dr. Troxclair provides inpatient psychiatric services to adults in our hospital.

Degree(s):

Lincoln Memorial University DeBusk College of Osteopathic Medicine

Residency:

General Psychiatry – University of North Dakota

Board Certifications

North Dakota Board of Medicine

Sarah Terpstra, PMHNP-BC, MSN

I started my career as a nurse in 2011 and entered the profession in order to help others. Over the years I have loved providing care to those in need. I have over 11 years of nursing experience with the last 4 being in mental health. As a nurse practitioner, I approach mental health in a holistic way and enjoy working together with my patients in order to provide them with the best care possible.

Sarah provides outpatient psychiatric medication management via appointment and on a walk-in basis. Call 701-476-7200 for walk-in hours or to schedule an appointment.

Special Clinical Interests
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
Anxiety Disorders
Supportive Psychotherapy, CBT, & ERP

Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing: University of North Dakota, Grand Forks, ND
Master of Science in Nursing: University of North Dakota, Grand Forks, ND

Board Certifications
ANCC (American Nurses Credentialing Center) Board Certification – Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Sarah Abbott, MSN, AGNP-C

Mental Health/Chemical Dependency Nurse Practitioner

Sarah Abbott is a Board-certified Nurse Practitioner who graduated with her MSN in 2021. She was born and raised on a ranch in North Dakota. She currently works in the Prairie St. Johns Adult Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP). She enjoys providing care for patients struggling with mental health or substance abuse disorders, along with primary care and geriatrics. Her focus is patient-centered care, always making sure her patients have the ability to advocate for themselves. She feels it is extremely important that her patients’ feel ‘heard.’

Along with PHP, she has started seeing patients on an outpatient basis for medication management, which allows people to continue on their medications without the worry of running out of their prescriptions. Sarah can see patients via appointment or walk-in hours.

In her free time, Sarah enjoys the outdoors, interacting with animals, card games, reading and traveling.

To see Sarah for outpatient medication management please call 701-476-7200 to schedule an appointment or for walk-in hours information.

Nurse Practitioners

Ashley Bishop, PMHNP-BC, MSN

I started my Career in Mental Health in 2010 as an RN working with pediatrics and truly fell in love with what I do. There is nothing better than helping a child to be successful and improve their quality of life. I believe in a strong holistic approach to healing, looking at all aspects of one’s life and personalizing care to meet the needs of the child and the family, through evidence based treatments.

Clinical Interests

• Children and Adolescents
• Mood and Behavioral Disorders
• Autism Spectrum Disorders
• Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorders
• Post-Traumatic Stress Disorders

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing: The College of St. Scholastica, Duluth , Minnesota

Master of Science in Nursing: University of North Dakota, Grand Forks, North Dakota

Board Certifications

ANCC (American Nurses Credentialing Center) Board certification- Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Memberships

American Psychiatric Nurses Association

Neuroscience Education Institute

Prairie St. John’s provides a number of services for children, adolescents and adults facing mental health issues, substance use disorder or co-occurring disorders. For a confidential, no-cost assessment call 701-476-7200 anytime, day or night.