Otto R. Dueno, MD and Christina M. Dueno, PMHNP-BC

Our Mission

To provide superior, evidence-based mental health treatment using advanced treatment modalities that encompass the biological, psychsocial, and spiritual aspect of an individual. Our clinicians work with you to develop a treatment plan that meets your unique needs in a caring and compassionate environment.

Clinical Staff

Otto R. Dueno, MD

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Otto R. Dueno, MD

Dr. Dueno was born and raised in Puerto Rico and received a B.S in Natural Sciences from Xavier University in 1986. He worked in Biomedical Research at the VA Medical Center in Cincinnati and received his doctorate degree from Universidad Central del Caribe School of Medicine in Puerto Rico. Dr. Dueno completed an Internal Medicine internship at Mount Carmel Hospital in Columbus, Ohio and a Residency in General Psychiatry at The Ohio State University. He is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.

He joined a private practice in Dayton and has been providing adult and geriatric mental health services in all major hospitals, clinics, and nursing homes since 1996. He has experience in acute inpatient care, outpatient clinic, Intensive outpatient programs, consultation liaison, geriatrics, and Neuromodulation including, ECT, rTMS and rDCS. He joined Midwest Clinical Research Center in 2011 and has been a Principal Investigator in over 100 clinical trials for Depression, Bipolar Disorder, Schizophrenia, Anxiety, Binge Eating Disorder, Fibromyalgia, Pain, ADHD, PTSD, and Opioid Use Disorder. Currently he is the medical director of Kettering Health Behavioral Medical Center, supervising psychiatry residents and medical students from Wright State University School of Medicine.

Along with his wife Christina, he founded Dayton Behavioral Care in 2016 with a mission to provide superior mental health services to our community and lead the way utilizing advances in pharmacology, integrative psychiatry, psychotherapy, Esketamine/Ketamine and breakthrough technologies to diagnose and treat psychiatric disorders.

DBC primary goal is to provide excellent care with the latest medical knowledge in Psychiatry across the region.

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Christina M. Dueno, PMHNP-BC

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Christina M. Dueno, PMHNP-BC

I began my nursing journey back in 1993 after graduating from Mount Carmel School of Nursing. The training I received provided the foundation of the clinician I am today. I worked at Mount Carmel Hospital on a general medical-surgical unit, and then transferred to the cardiac catheterization step down unit before relocating to Dayton, OH. My priority at that time was raising and home educating my three children.

I went back to school at Wright State University and completed an advanced degree in psychiatric mental health nursing finishing in 2016. During that time, I worked as a clinical research coordinator at Midwest Clinical Research Center and established the Midwest Clinical Research inpatient unit. I was the coordinator on numerous CNS studies and managed the inpatient unit for some time.

Upon graduating in 2016, my husband and I established Dayton Behavioral Care, LLC. Since, I have been working as an advanced practiced nurse in psychiatry, my focus has been to bring the latest evidenced-based treatment modalities to Dayton and surrounding communities. In my spare time, I love to travel, read, and spend time with our boxer “Bella”.

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Stuart T. Blevins, PMHNP-BC

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Stuart Blevins, PMHNP-BC

Stuart brings over 20 years of experience working in multiple areas of nursing including critical care, neurology, and emergency medicine. He went on to receive his advanced practice degree in Psychiatry from the University of Cincinnati in 2013. Stuart has worked inpatient psychiatry along with numerous outpatient settings including partial hospitalization programs, community mental health, clinical trials in drug development, and now private practice. He has a specialized interest in psychopharmacology and integrative medicine. When not working, he enjoys family, festivals, worship music and “The Blues”.

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Jessica Wilson, PA-C

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Jessica Wilson, PA

Jessica Wilson is a nationally certified Physician Assistant. She received her Bachelor’s of Science in Human Biology from Kettering College in 2014. She continued her education at Kettering College and completed her Master’s Degree in Physician Assistant Studies in 2016. She went on to work in Family Medicine/Addiction Medicine for two years before joining Dayton Behavioral Care in 2020. She also currently serves as a Captain in the Ohio Air National Guard as a Physician Assistant. Jessica is a fellow member of the American Academy of PAs. In her spare time, she enjoys hiking, running, cycling, board games, and spending time with her friends and dog.

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Neachol Robinson, PMHNP-BC

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Neachol Robinson, PMHNP-BC

Dayton Behavioral Care would like to welcome our newest member to our team! Neacol Robinson, preferring to be called “Nikki”, is a nationally certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. She received her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of Rochester, New York in 2015, where she was selected as a Robert Wood Johnson Scholar. She continued her education at Indiana Wesleyan University and completed her Master’s Degree in Nursing in August 2021. Nikki is an active member of the APNA. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with loved ones, painting, cycling, and reading.

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Melanie Gecili, LISW

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Melanie Gecili, LISW

Humanist at heart, Melanie seeks to approach every client she works with in a curious, unbiased way. Graduating with her Master’s degree from the University of Central Florida in 2003, she has worked in various practice settings with diverse client populations. She came across an EMDR training by way of a private practice owner whose practice she was working for at that time. A skeptic, she decided to attend the initial training as provided by The Institute for Creative Mindfulness.

She left the initial EMDR training shocked and awed by the rapid efficacy and dignity EMDR provides all clients who seek to heal unresolved trauma; by the respect the modality naturally lends to every client’s unique set of strengths.

Driven by the above, Melanie has since pursued further training with EMDR. She is now a consultant in training with Institute for Creative Mindfulness, and is an EMDRIA approved EMDR therapist. When she is not working, she enjoys traveling, hiking, spending time with her dogs Spooky and Toby, meditating, taking care of her houseplants, and reading.

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Administrative Staff

Bhavana Shah

Patient Care assistant, Medical Records & Referrals

Bhavana Shah

Bhavana brings 10 plus years of administrative experience to Dayton Behavioral Care. She takes pride in being detail oriented which allows her to be effective in handling tasks in a busy multi-physician office. She brings an upbeat and cheerful personality, not only to our staff, but our patients as well. In her free time, she loves to watch movies, eat out with friends, and go to the gym.

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Sunita Anand

Practice administrator

Sunita Anand

Enthusiastic and innovative with an experience of over a decade in healthcare administration, Sunita Anand has been an integral part of Team of Dayton Behavioral Care since 2017. Adaptable to challenging situations, she is passionate about working in a fast paced environment of handling administrative work. She is a certified TMS Treater and believes and delivers quality patient care. Proven ability to create positive and effective liaising with clinicians, patients, and health care products. Loves to be close to nature, and is self motivated with her habit of sipping tea while reading and working.

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Jessica Constante

Medical Assistant

Jessica Constante

Patient Care Specialist at Dayton Behavioral Care with over 10 years experience in the medical field.

My experience has allowed me to work in several medical settings from heart transplant, oncology, and behavioral health. Compassionate patient care is my ultimate goal. I thrive in a busy medical setting. Currently a nursing student to become an LPN. I am originally from San Antonio, Texas and Dayton Ohio has been my home for the last 5 years. I love spending time with my family, attending my children's sporting events and being the best Mimi to my 4 grandchildren.

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Tierra Ragans

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Tierra Ragans

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Daniel Dueno

Administrative Assistant, Payments & Accounts

Daniel Dueno

Daniel joined DBC in 2016 as a part-time employee working his way through college. He has brought energy and creativity to various positions he has held in the mental health setting. After graduation, from Wright State University, in Marketing, he realized helping our patients, and making a difference in the lives of others; brought purpose and satisfaction to his work experience. He has now transitioned into full time work enjoying his position in healthcare management and marketing. He has been blessed with the gift of connecting, not only with the individuals we serve, but the clinicians and pharmaceutical representatives he partners with daily. When not working, he enjoys golf, spending time with his friends, and “The great outdoors”.

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Hunter Parks

Secretary, Front Office

Hunter Parks

Greetings, my name is Hunter Parks, and I am the receptionist for Dayton behavioral care. It is my daily goal to make sure that everyone that comes through our doors is welcomed and taken care of. Feel free to ask questions if you have any or have some small talk to break the ice.

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A Leading Psychiatric Practice in Dayton

Call Us Today: 937-281-0900

Otto R. Dueno, MD and Christina M. Dueno, PMHNP-BC

Our Mission

Clinical Staff

Otto R. Dueno, MD

Christina M. Dueno, PMHNP-BC

Stuart T. Blevins, PMHNP-BC

Jessica Wilson, PA-C

Neachol Robinson, PMHNP-BC

Melanie Gecili, LISW

Administrative Staff

Bhavana Shah

Sunita Anand

Jessica Constante

Tierra Ragans

Daniel Dueno

Hunter Parks

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