Anja Schifano, DNP, APRN, PMHNP-BC, WHNP-BC, PMH-C

Anja Schifano, DNP, APRN, PMHNP-BC, WHNP-BC, PMH-C, recently earned her Doctor of Nursing Practice and board certification as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, expanding her ability to care for the mental health needs of her patients alongside her established expertise in women’s health. She also holds certification in Perinatal Mental Health.

With her extensive background as a Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner, Anja is well-equipped to address the complex and evolving mental health concerns that women face throughout their lives.

Anja specializes in the evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment of a broad range of mental health conditions including, but not limited to anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, PTSD, OCD, ADHD, and perinatal mood and anxiety disorders. She provides medication management and collaborates closely with therapists and other healthcare providers to ensure holistic, patient-centered care.

She will continue to provide gynecologic services at the Shiloh, IL, location on a limited basis. As a Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner, her care focuses on preventive and routine gynecologic services, including annual exams, Pap smears, breast and pelvic exams, STI screening and treatment, contraception counseling and management (including IUDs and implants), menopause care, urinary and vaginal health, evaluation of abnormal bleeding or pelvic pain, and adolescent gynecology. She is also experienced in addressing sexual health concerns, managing chronic gynecologic conditions, and supporting patients with perimenopausal and menopausal transitions.

In her free time, Anja enjoys running to stay active and unwind, often exploring nearby trails and parks. She also has a love for reading, particularly crime fiction, and takes pleasure in trying out new recipes when cooking for her family.