Dr. Esad Boškailo is a board-certified psychiatrist with more than 40 years of experience in medicine and over 30 years in academic psychiatry.

He serves as an Associate Professor of Psychiatry and has been an Associate Program Director for postgraduate psychiatric training for more than two decades, teaching resident physicians the responsible and evidence-based use of psychotropic medication.

Dr. Boškailo is known for his conservative and individualized approach to medication management.

He emphasizes minimizing polypharmacy, avoiding unnecessary medications, and carefully monitoring side effects and drug interactions. His clinical philosophy blends pharmacologic expertise with a deep commitment to psychotherapy and patient education.

Over the course of his distinguished career, Dr. Boškailo has

• Presented nationally and internationally on PTSD, depression, and anxiety disorders.

• Authored a book on PTSD and recovery.

• Spent several years as an emergency-room physician early in his career.

• Practiced family medicine for nearly a decade, gaining a broad understanding of whole-person health.

• Provided psychotherapy in a refugee clinic in Chicago and co-led trauma-focused group therapy for four years.

Dr. Boškailo treats a wide range of conditions, including:

• Major Depression

• Generalized Anxiety Disorder

• Panic Disorder and Agoraphobia

• Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

• Psychotic Disorders

• Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and trauma-related conditions

He integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), psychodynamic, and interpersonal techniques to provide individualized, compassionate, and evidence-based care. His decades of service in psychiatry, emergency medicine, and trauma recovery reflect a lifelong commitment to healing both mind and body.

About Dr. Boškailo