Pasadena CA (MMD Newswire) January 22, 2009 -- Key Professional Media asked more than 30,000 medical professionals whom they would go to if they or their family members were ill. Out of that research a list of SUPER DOCTORS was compiled and published in the December 2008 Los Angeles Magazine.  Dr. Timothy J. Pylko, a Medical Service Director at Aurora Las Encinas Hospital, was one of the doctors recognized for his outstanding expertise in Psychiatry.

Dr. Pylko’s pet project is the newly renovated Two South unit at Las Encinas. This unit was designed to address acute psychiatric, psychological and substance abuse needs in a private setting with fine amenities.

Dr. Pylko has been affiliated with Las Encinas for over 20 years. He developed the concept for Two South out of a desire to create a more personalized inpatient program. Two South provides a comfortable, private setting while implementing state-of-the-art, research-based comprehensive treatment. Dr. Pylko has been the Two South Medical Service Director since its inception in late 2007.

A native of Montreal, Canada, Dr. Pylko received his Bachelor of Science degree from McGill University and his Medical Degree from the University of Toronto. He completed his psychiatric residency at UCLA.  In addition to his work at Las Encinas, he is in private practice as a partner with San Marino Psychiatric Associates.

Dr. Pylko is an Assistant Clinical Professor of Psychiatry and Biobehavioral Sciences at the UCLA School of Medicine, and Clinical Assistant Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Medicine, USC/Keck School of Medicine.

Dr. Pylko embraces a bio-psycho-social-spiritual model of approaching patients and their families seeking help. His leadership of the Two South treatment team focuses on integrating various approaches to treatment in an environment that emphasizes service and comfort. He is committed to providing care that emphasizes compassion and respect.

Aurora Las Encinas Hospital is located at 2900 East Del Mar Blvd., Pasadena CA 91107. The hospital offers a full range of behavioral healthcare treatment on both an inpatient and outpatient basis. As a service to the community, Las Encinas offers free assessments 24 hours a day. The main number for the hospital is 800-792-2345. The hospital’s website is www.lasencinashospital.com. For more information about Two South, contact Program Manager Jennifer McDonald at 626-283-1401.

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