Florida Center for TMS
Our Staff
Dr. Todd Broder
Physician
Dr. Broder received his undergraduate degree from Florida Atlantic University before attending medical school at the University of Florida. During his residency, the University of Florida became one of the first institutions in the nation to purchase a Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) machine where he was first trained on the use of the equipment for the treatment of Major Depressive Disorder.
Once he completed residency in 2009, Dr. Broder came to Flagler Hospital where he has ultimately partnered with Dr. Luing as co-Medical Director of the hospital’s mental health department. In 2018, he and Dr. Luing opened the Florida Center for TMS with the hope to help those with treatment resistant depression by specialty treatment methods, while they continue to advance the science of psychiatry.
Board Certified Adult & Forensic Psychiatry
Dr. Heather Luing
Physician
Dr. Luing attended Florida Atlantic University where she earned a bachelor’s degree in microbiology and then attended medical school at University of Florida. There she discovered her passion for mental and behavioral health. She remained in Gainesville for residency and spent her extra electives learning about the use of neuromodulation techniques like Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS).
Beginning her career in a community mental health center in nearby Ocala, Dr. Luing had the opportunity to make changes to community mental health policy. In early 2016, she joined Dr. Broder at Flagler Hospital where they now work together as co-Medical Directors to manage the hospital’s mental health department.
Dr. Luing felt the community was in need of an intensive speciality treatment to address severe depression in a safe, effective way. She opened the Florida Center for TMS with Dr. Broder as a way to address this need. She is excited to offer compassionate care using advanced psychiatric treatments such as TMS.
Board Certified Adult & Forensic Psychiatry
Jason Fritz
Clinical Research Coordinator
Jason has an extensive career in medical research as a Biomedical Engineer stretching from the Florida State University to the University of Miami to Northwell Health in New York.
A pioneer in the field of electrical nerve stimulation (neuromodulation), he has lectured on his work at several prominent institutions and has trained many medical students and young doctors in the ethical standards of research.
Lindsey Porubcan
Physician Assistant
Lindsey received her Bachelor of Arts from the University of Pennsylvania and spent six years working as a mental health technician on an inpatient psychiatric unit in Princeton, NJ., which inspired her to become a PA in psychiatry. She attended Albany Medical College in Albany, NY, and graduated with a Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies in 2020. Lindsey then moved back to Saint Augustine and began practicing geriatric psychiatry in nursing homes and assisted living facilities prior to joining the team at Florida Center for TMS earlier this year.
Megan Burke
Physician Assistant
Megan graduated from Nova Southeastern University in 2020 with a Masters of Medical Science in Physician Assistant Studies. Prior to going to PA school, Megan worked as a Mental Health Technician on an inpatient psychiatric unit for 2 years. In her spare time, Megan enjoys cooking, going to the beach, attending concerts, and playing with my dog and cats.
Megan currently works in inpatient psychiatry, but also enjoy being a part of cutting-edge treatments like Spravato and TMS. Megan is always saying “I love what I do, and I’m thankful to be able to be a part of these life changing treatments”.
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Contact Florida Center for TMS today to schedule your Evaluation at one of our three locations.
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Patient Testimonials.
“I can’t express enough how this TMS treatment has changed my life. The doctors and their staff literally have saved my life. This treatment has been the best treatment and care I have experienced in my life. I feel alive again”. – Renee
“After 30 years of depression and lack of motivation – I feel great! My wife and friends are amazed at the change. I now look forward to getting up and doing things to make each day special. The doctors and staff are very professional and caring.” – Ron
“Before my TMS treatment, I was struggling to move forward with my life. I spent all my time in my room. I just went to sleep. I suffered from depression for years. TMS has changed a lot of things. Today I start my day earlier, with sunshine in it.” – Sandra