4608 Penn Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15224
412-621-4757
412-621-5720
Fax: 412-621-9784
THE PRACTICE
WHO ARE WE
CLINICAL STAFF
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Joshua E. Palmer DNP PMHNP-BC, RN
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Ann Morrison, PMHNP-BC
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William Sorrell , LCSW
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John Pavshak, LPC
ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF
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Sherry Saville
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Angela Messina
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Leena Flora
PK Mullick, MD & Associates, PC is a private complete psychiatric care center based in the Lawrenceville neighborhood of the City of Pittsburgh. Our office has been serving the Pittsburgh area since 1986 with a focus on treating an immense variety of psychiatric conditions. Our goal is to treat clients to remission and maximize their quality of life.
Prabir K Mullick, M.D.
Dr. Mullick opened the practice in 1986. He graduated from St. Francis Medical Center and worked in both inpatient and outpatient settings till 2002. Later, he joined the Western Psychiatric Institute (WPIC) and was in charge of one of the dual diagnosis units. Along with his service at WPIC, he also joined Western Pennsylvania Allegheny Health System (WPAHS) and headed the consultation liaison service at West Penn Hospital. He taught medical students, residents, nurses, and PAs at St.Francis Medical, WPIC, WPAHS, and at the clinic. Dr. Mullick was awarded the Best Doctor Award from NAMI in 1996. He also received the "Outstanding Service Award" from AAPI in 2016. He was the director of the Clozapine clinic at WPIC until retiring from this role in 2013. Currently, he runs one of the largest Clozapine clinics in the Greater Pittsburgh area. He treats all types of psychiatric disorders including depression, anxiety, bi-polar, Schizophrenia and addiction psychiatry including Suboxone. Dr.Mullick proudly serves as a Clinical Assistant Professor at the University of Pittsburgh and is involved in many Voluntary services.
Manohar Shetty, M.D.
Dr. Shetty joined P.K. Mullick MD & Associates in 1996. Dr. Shetty is a graduate of St. Francis Medical Center and joined Dr. Mullick in his professional endeavors at WPIC, WPAHS, and P.K. Mullick MD and Associates. Dr. Shetty has extensive experience with dual diagnosis patients through Forbes Regional Hospital. He has treated and currently treats all types of addictions including opiates, alcohol, cocaine, inhalants, hallucinogens, marijuana, and herbal supplements.
Joshua E. Palmer, DNP, PMHNP-BC
Dr. Joshua Palmer joined P.K. Mullick and Associated in 2020. He is a board certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner specializing in the treatment of anxiety, mood disorders, obsessive compulsive disorder, substance use, and severe persistent mental illness such as schizophrenia. In the past 15 years, Dr. Palmer has worked with individuals suffering from severe mental illness as a case manager, a service coordinator, and a psychiatric nurse. Dr. Palmer had previously focused his career in the Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) model who provided medical case management, outreach, and psychiatric treatment for individuals with serious persistent mental illness who have demonstrated a high service need such as multiple hospitalization, ER visits, or difficulty in maintaining stability in the community.
Dr. Lee joined P.K. Mullick MD & Associates in 2014. She is a doctorally-prepared psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner and a nurse researcher whose research interest is implementing behavioral intervention programs based on strategies aimed at improving physical and mental health outcomes for individuals with serious mental illness. Over the past years, she has conducted research projects to improve health of people with serious mental illness. She has been a registered nurse since 1994 and a board certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner since 2007. She is bilingual in English and Korean and helps people with diverse background to make progress during their treatment.
Ann Morrison, PMHNP-BC
Ann Morrison Joined PK Mullick and Associates in 2024. She is a board certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner and Family Nurse Practitioner specializing in treatment of depression, anxiety, mood disorders, substance use disorders, and severe mental illness like schizophrenia. She offers Spravato therapy to patients who have met the criteria for persistent major depressive disorder regardless of many psychotropic medication trials. For the first 15 years of her nurse practitioner journey, she specialized in pediatrics (general as well as otorhinolaryngology - ears, nose and throat). She began practice in California first at a low income clinic for children, Stanford Children's Hospital Outpatient Clinic, and UPMC Children's Express Care. She is a recent graduate of University of Pittsburgh Psychiatric Mental Health Program and is board certified. Ann has received the bulk of her student psychiatric clinical training at PK Mullick and Associates. She is proficient in Medical Spanish.
Heeyoung Lee, PhD, PMHNP-BC
William Sorrell,LCSW
William (Bill) Sorrell, joined the practice in 2020 . He is a board certified Licensed Clinical Social Worker and certified additions counselor, who has treated a wide range of clients and clinical issues in all levels of care for almost 35 years. He has managed/directed several outpatient clinics, supervised numerous therapist and interns, taught various self-improvement/self-help courses, and worked on "the other side" in managed care for Blue Cross and Aetna. Bill earned a Master in Social Services (MSS) from Bryn Mawr College and a BA from Eastern University, plus attended Bryn Mawr Hospital's School of Nursing. He has served in virtually every treatment setting from long-term inpatient to outpatient/EAP services with a broad range of clientele. Highlights of his wide expertise are treatment of addition & codependency, adult ADHD, work-place issues, the challenges of male-female relationships, and finding purpose/meaning within disability. His approach to therapy is acting as a guide and coach in a collaborative partnership toward what each client decides is uniquely important to him or her and while respecting each person's vulnerabilities.
Monica Waitkus, LCSW
Monica Waitkus, is a board certified Licensed Clinical Social Worker. Monica graduated from the School of Social Work at the University of Pittsburgh in 2012 with a Masters of Social Work with a Mental Health Direct Practice Certification. She joined the practice in 2022. Monica focuses on several treatment options and therapies including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Motivational Interviewing and Trauma Focused Care.
John Pavshak, LPC
John Pavshak joined the practice in 2022. He is a Board Certified Licensed Professional Counselor. John obtained his Bachelor's Degree from Indiana University of Pennsylvania and his Masters of Arts in Counseling from Waynesburg University.
Sue Shetty, RN
Sue joined P.K. Mullick MD & Associates in 2014. She has been a registered nurse for over 20 years. Sue has experience working in various settings.
Shubha Mullick
Shubha Mullick is the Executive Director, who manages P.K. Mullick MD & Associates with the assistance of diligent and efficient office staff. Together, the front office team facilitates patient care by handling prior authorizations, pharmacy requests, insurance verification, and scheduling.
Sherry Saville
Sherry joined the practice in 2005. She is the Office Manager . She takes care of all the insurance, billing and authorization needs.