Evolve Psychiatry

Alexa de la Torre has been a certified physician assistant since 2019. She received her undergraduate degree at Molloy University in Rockville Centre in 2015 followed by her Master of Science and Physician Assistant studies degree at NYIT in Old Westbury. She started her career practicing general medicine before switching specialties and working in psychiatry. She completed her psychiatry training at Brookdale Hospital in Brooklyn, NY in 2018. Alexa strongly believes in helping people achieve their optimal health both physically and mentally by encouraging healthy lifestyle choices, as well as understanding when medication should be implemented. Alexa strives to achieve quality of life for people with mental health illnesses and is a strong advocate for mental health awareness.

Hello, I'm Eddie Balzer. As a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP), I bring five years of invaluable experience in inpatient psychiatry as a registered nurse. Throughout my career, I have dedicated myself to providing compassionate care, specializing in addressing mental health needs across diverse age groups, from adolescents as young as 14 to seniors aged 90 and above. My expertise lies in offering comprehensive psychiatric assessments, developing tailored treatment plans, and delivering evidence-based interventions. I firmly believe in a patient-centered approach, fostering trust and collaboration with individuals to promote their mental well-being. Having navigated complex psychiatric cases in the inpatient setting, I've honed my skills in crisis intervention, medication management, and therapeutic interventions. My commitment to ongoing learning ensures that I stay abreast of the latest advancements in mental health care, allowing me to offer the most effective and compassionate care to my clients.

has been a psychiatric provider at Evolve Psychiatry since 2021; Iffera works at our Massapequa location. Iffera completed her Bachelor's Degree with a major in Biological Sciences and a minor in Psychology at SUNY Old Westbury Honors College, graduating with Summa Cum Laude distinction. Iffera then went on to complete her Masters of Science in Physician Assistant Studies at Hofstra University-Northwell Physician Assistant Program. She provides care to all ages across the lifespan; and treats a variety of psychiatric conditions such as: Anxiety, Depression, ADHD, Bipolar, other mood disorders, and more. She promotes a calm and judgement free environment to best meet the individual needs of her patients. Iffera believes strongly in patient centered care and strives to work closely with her patients to improve their mental health and overall well-being/quality of life.

A native New Yorker and former actor/stand-up comedian, Michael Littner received his Bachelors Degree in Drama from Vassar College. After 10 years of braving the stages of off-Broadway and many dimly lit night clubs, he switched gears to medicine as a second career in his fourth decade. He has practiced as a physician assistant in inpatient pediatrics at the Komansky Childrens Hospital within New York Presbyterians Weill-Cornell Medical Center as well as the Comprehensive Stroke Center At NYU. Michael is absolutely thrilled to be working at Evolve; a practice that has wholly embraced the precept: mental health care should be accessible health care. He is also a die-hard foodie, medical pun inventor, hip-hop hobbyist, fourth-degree degree black belt in Jin Sei Ryu karate, and avid New York Times Crossword puzzle completer. He has had several narratives published in the Journal of the American Academy of Physician Assistants.

m Raymond Sanchez, and I'm a physician assistant registered with the state of New York. I've been practicing mental health and addiction medicine for over 30 years. I graduated from the University of Osteopathic Medicine and Surgery.