Meet Your TMS Team!
Founder | Medical Director
Alexander Bystritsky, M.D., Ph.D.
A pioneer in the field of brain stimulation therapies, Dr. Bystritsky brings a wealth of expertise to advancing mental health treatments, such as Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS). His distinguished career spans continents, disciplines, and prestigious institutions like Harvard, UCLA, etc.
After earning his M.D. and Ph.D. degrees in Russia, where his groundbreaking research garnered national awards, Dr. Bystritsky continued his training in the United States. With over 240 peer-reviewed publications, numerous honors, and several patents to his name, Dr. Bystritsky's contributions have been instrumental in the development of innovative therapies like Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) and Low-Intensity Focused Ultrasound (LIFU).
As the director of UCLA's Anxiety Disorders Program and Targeted Brain Stimulation Program, Dr. Bystritsky continues to push the boundaries of what's possible in mental health treatment. His passion for scientific rigor and compassionate care is the driving force behind Westside NeuroTherapeutics.
Tanya Vapnik, Ph.D.
As a Clinical Psychologist, Dr. Vapnik evaluates and monitors patient progress for TMS Therapy, a key component of our comprehensive mental health services.
She earned her Doctorate in 1998 from the California Graduate Institute, Los Angeles. She is a member of several professional organizations including the Obsessive Compulsive Foundation, the Anxiety Disorders Association of America, and the TMS Society.
She serves as a President at the CalNeuro Research Group, and Assistant Professor at UCLA Semel Institute for Neuroscience and Human Behavior, while maintaining her private practice in Los Angeles. Dr. Vapnik evaluates and monitors the patient’s progress for TMS.
Clinical Psychologist
Clinical Treatment and Research Manager
Andrew Bishay, B.S.
Andrew oversees all aspects of patient care at Westside NeuroTherapeutics, guiding clients through the personalized TMS treatment process. He is also a researcher at the Semel Institute for Neuroscience at UCLA and a rising medical student.
With a strong passion for noninvasive brain stimulation, Andrew has been an part of groundbreaking research in TMS and other modalities, such as transcranial focused ultrasound.
Andrew’s work is grounded in delivering safe, evidence-based TMS care, with a focus on personalized treatment and meaningful patient outcomes.
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