Minds that Matter

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Dr. Poonam Khanna is board-certified in both Adult and Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and is a member of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry.

She received her medical degree from The Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences. Then, completed her internship and general psychiatry at Michigan State University and Case Western Reserve University/University Hospitals, respectively. She went on to complete a two-year fellowship at The Menninger Clinic in Topeka, Kansas and The University of Kansas Medical Center. 

During the nine years Dr. Khanna spent at KU Medical Center, she had the opportunity to be an assistant clinical professor. She taught and trained medical students, residents and fellows. 

With her discovered passion for teaching, Dr.Khanna continued volunteering at KUMC and KCUMB.

In 2011, Dr. Khanna founded Minds That Matter in Overland Park in order to broaden her outreach in the Kansas City community and to help those who face emotional and behavioral changes.

As a Board-certified Adult and Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist, Dr. Poonam Khanna has the specialized skills and knowledge to diagnose and treat a wide range of problems. Dr. Poonam Khanna has extensive experience in the treatment of:

Mood Disorders:

• Major Depressive Disorder
• Range of depressive disorders
• Bipolar Mood Disorder
• Suicidal thoughts

Anxiety Disorders:

• General Anxiety Disorder
• Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
• Panic Disorder
• School phobia
• Social Phobia
• Specific Phobias
• Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder

Adjustment Reactions in high functioning individuals/executives who face challenges in their school, work, and/or personal livesDisruptive DisordersAttention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)/Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)Childhood Disorders (including Pervasive Developmental Disorder and Asperger’s Disorder)Psychosis

New Patient Paperwork:

• Child Information Packet
• Adult Information Packet
• Signature Page for Consent and Agreement
• Consent to Release Protected Health Information

Please read through the following documents prior to giving signed consent on Signature Page.

• Notice of Privacy Practices for Protected Health Information
• Policies and Procedures Agreement
• Use of Medication for Treatment Agreement

Screening Tools for ADD/ADHD:

• Connors Questionnaire & Snap IV Rating Scale
• Adult ADHD Self-Report Scale
• NICHQ Vanderbilt Assessment Scale Teacher
• NICHQ Vanderbilt Assessment Scales Parent

Instructions for Returning Paperwork:

New patient paperwork must be completed and

returned to the office at least 1 week prior to your first appointment. 

Please complete the appropriate Information Packet; the Signature Page for Consent and Agreement; and the Consent to Release Protected Health Information, if needed. To return paperwork you may send it via secure email to info@mtmkc.com, fax 913-912-7056, or drop it off to the office at at scheduled time. 

 Should you have any questions, please call or email Faith our Administrative Assistant for further assistance!

When you visit Dr. Khanna, you will be welcomed into a comfortable space where you will receive personalized attention and be assured that your confidential health information will be secure.

On your first visit, an 80- minute evaluation, for children and adolescents, and a 50- minute evaluation for adults will be conducted. It is sometimes necessary for an evaluation to take part over several weeks. This is determined on an individual basis and discussed during the initial visit. If this is the case, it will be important to begin treatment only after completing the full evaluation. Otherwise, initial diagnostic impressions and treatment options will be shared at the end of the first meeting. A follow-up visit will be scheduled two to four weeks after the initial visit. Additional appointments will be scheduled as needed.

Please bring any past medical or psychiatric records, including copies of laboratory or other tests.

It is important that minors are accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. No prescription changes or refills will be given without the consent of a parent or legal guardian.

Confidentiality is protected by law and is the cornerstone of appropriate mental health care. We only release information about our work with your written permission. There are exceptions to this. Your insurance company may require some information if you choose to seek reimbursement.

There are situations in which mental health professionals are required by law to report or take action:
a.) Making provisions for your safety if there is the threat of imminent harm
b.) Taking protective actions if there is a threat of serious bodily harm to others
c.) Reporting potential child, elder, or dependent abuse
d.) Legal testimony if subpoenaed by a court
e.) Assisting in accessing services if a patient is unable to meet their basic needs due a mental illness.

Please note that these situations are rare. The policy of Minds that Matter is to maintain strict confidentiality.

Treatment records are kept confidential and in accordance with legal and professional standards.

Dr. Khanna is a private psychiatrist and offers care that is personalized for each patient. Dr. Khanna does not follow treatment regimens or programs dictated by insurance companies and does not participate in any insurance panels. Therefore, her practice is strictly fee-for-service only. Please contact the office for the fee schedule.

If you wish to seek reimbursement from your insurance company, we will be happy to provide you a receipt that you may directly submit to your insurance company.

Payment in full is due at the time of service. Minds That Matter accepts cash, check, or credit card.

Please be on time for your appointment for that time slot has been reserved for you. Patients are responsible for honoring appointment times. Late cancellations or missed appointments are charged in full. Cancellations require 24-business hour advance notice. Business hours are considered weekdays and exclude holidays. Late cancellation or no cancellation fees will need to be paid prior to your next appointment.

Please do not depend solely on reminder calls, as they are a courtesy service.

Returned Checks are subject to a $35 fee in addition to the amount of the check. 

This may be subject to prosecution under the law of the Johnson County Attorney’s office.

The best way to get answers to your questions is to schedule an appointment with Dr. Khanna. Routine and treatment questions should be limited to your scheduled appointments. Your questions and concerns will be fully explored during these sessions.

During regular business hours, an assistant can address specific issues, if necessary.

If calling after hours, you will have option to speak to the physician in an urgent crisis only.

If you feel that you are in an emergent situation, call 911 or get to your closest emergency room for care.

Frequent and/or lengthy phone calls will be billed for that additional time and effort.

Links for information on depression:

• How do I know if my teen is depressed?
• Treating Depression
• Facing the worst: Suicide in teens
• Tips for parents

Links for information on bullying:

• Is my child a bully?
• Is my child being bullied?
• Bullying – the basics

Link for information on separation anxiety:

• Separation Anxiety

Link for information on stress:

• Stress

Links for information regarding ADHD:

• ADHD – The basics
• The truth about ADHD
• ADHD Medications

Links for Organizations: 

•  www.aacap.org 
•  www.nami.org 
• www.nimh.nih.gov 
• www.kidshealth.org 
•  www.mentalhealth.com 
• www.mentalhelp.net  www.psychologyinfo.com/problems www.bpkids.org www.nmha.org 
• www.cognitivetherapy.com 
•  www.chadd.or www.psych.org www.healthyminds.org www.parentsmedguide.org www.adaa.org 
• www.ocfoundation.org
• www.ocfoundation.org/ocdinkids 

Please use your appointment times to obtain your prescriptions and refills. Patients are required to have an active patient status with Minds That Matter in order to receive medications. Patients are required to regularly schedule and keep appointments as deemed medically necessary by Dr. Khanna.

Refills do not constitute an emergency or crisis situation.

Please call your pharmacy for the refill, and they will contact us with the information needed to refill your medication.

There is a 72-hour notice requirement to refill your prescription.

Refills can be obtained during regular office hours. Medication refills that cannot be mailed, faxed, or called in to the pharmacy can be picked up during our regular business hours. Proper photo identification is required for pick-up.

You may have a fee for a duplicate prescription. This will have to be paid prior to receiving the prescription again.