She graduated from undergraduate education at University of North Texas with highest honors, summa cum laude with a Bachelor of Science degree. She then attended and obtained her medical doctorate degree as well as pursued her residency training in the world renowned medical center in Houston at University of Texas program. She also additionally served as Chief Resident during her final year at University of Texas at Houston.
Dr. Ashley Toutounchi is a physician board-certified by the Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.
She previously served as a Director of a large outpatient psychiatric group in Houston but envisioned herself in a more individualized and personalized practice, with a more inviting environment, for each unique patient.
She founded Aura MD to be structured around a patient-centric environment in which we are able to address individual issues/concerns promptly instead of placing patients on an endless assembly line structure that is highly unproductive and also unsatisfying for patients.
Dr. T's main goal at Aura MD is to ensure each patient receives premier medical treatment.
Her practice is centered around the expectation that each patient receives an equivalent level of quality medical care that she would expect for herself and her family.
Dr. Toutounchi specializes in treatment of variety of conditions including:
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Adult ADHD
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Anxiety
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Depression
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Eating Disorders (including Binge Eating Disorder)
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Bipolar disorder
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Women's Health, including postpartum symptoms as well as menopausal issues
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Men's Health Issues
Dr. Toutounchi has extensive training in medication management, working collaboratively with you to achieve your a sense of stability and optimal outcomes with her personalized approach. She discusses in detail the treatment options for each unique patient issue and fully engaged in their treatment plan.
While Dr. Toutounchi does incorporate supportive therapy/cognitive behavioral techniques into sessions, she values the importance of working with my patient's therapists to coordinate care.
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Weight Loss Management/Wellness*
*These Services are completely independent of psychiatric care.
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She has Received the Distinction of TopDoc of 2016 , 2017 and 2018 and 2019.
Dr. Toutounchi has also received the following recognition from direct patient feedback that shows repeated excellence in a variety of areas.
Vital's Patient's Choice Award
Vital's On-Time Doc Award
Vital's Compassionate Doctor Recognition
Health grades Honor Roll
Brandon Provost, FNP-BC
Brandon Provost is a Board Certified Family Nurse Practitioner who graduated from the University of Texas at Arlington with honors. Brandon’s expertise with depression, anxiety and Adult ADHD as well as dual diagnosis led him to focus his practice on providing patients with quality medical and mental health care. Brandon strongly believes in being an advocate for his patients as a quality, outcome-driven practitioner.
His goal is to ensure that, along with Dr. Toutounchi, each person receives the most appropriate, individualized, clinical and psychiatric treatment necessary to find emotional wellness and balance.
As a Veteran, Brandon’s passion for the medical field arose after proudly serving in the United States Coast Guard, where he conducted search and rescue missions. Upon completing his military term, Brandon began his 8-year journey as Registered Nurse. He provided quality and specialized care to individuals in various inpatient and outpatient settings.
After his extensive experience as a Registered Nurse in ICU setting, Brandon then pursued his degree as a Nurse Practitioner with a passion for providing quality outpatient care in a behavioral health setting.
