Meet your TMS team.

Alexander Bystritsky, M.D., Ph.D.

A pioneer in brain stimulation therapies, Dr. Bystritsky brings a wealth of expertise to advancing mental health treatments such as Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS). His career spans continents, disciplines, and institutions including Harvard and UCLA.

After earning his M.D. and Ph.D. degrees in Russia, where his research received national awards, Dr. Bystritsky continued his training in the United States. He has more than 240 peer-reviewed publications, several patents, and numerous honors, and has contributed to the development of therapies including TMS and Low-Intensity Focused Ultrasound (LIFU).

As the former director of UCLA’s Anxiety Disorders Program and Targeted Brain Stimulation Program, he continues to push the boundaries of mental health treatment. His commitment to scientific rigor and compassionate care drives Westside NeuroTherapeutics.

Tanya Vapnik, Ph.D.

As a Clinical Psychologist, Dr. Vapnik evaluates and monitors patient progress during TMS therapy, a key part of our comprehensive mental health services.

She earned her doctorate in 1998 from the California Graduate Institute in Los Angeles and 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 President of the CalNeuro Research Group and as an Assistant Professor at the UCLA Semel Institute for Neuroscience and Human Behavior, while maintaining her private practice in Los Angeles.

Andrew Bishay, B.S.

Andrew oversees all aspects of patient care at Westside NeuroTherapeutics, guiding patients 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 interest in noninvasive brain stimulation, Andrew has taken part in research on TMS and other approaches such as transcranial focused ultrasound. His work is grounded in delivering safe, evidence-based TMS care with a focus on personalized treatment.