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Hiren Ghayal, Psy.D. MBA

Dr. Hiren Ghayal, PsyD, MBA, is a Director of Clinical Services and Quality Assurance at Ascellus Behavioral Health (ABH), providing education and clinical quality assurance oversight for care delivered to injured workers by the ABH Network of behavioral health clinicians. He emphasizes the importance of work and function-focused care and goal development in the context of work injury and return to work planning. He emphasizes the importance of monitoring health outcomes and utilizing data to inform treatment plans and serves as a clinical resource for Ascellus clients and stakeholders.

Dr. Ghayal has worked in supervisory and patient advocacy roles throughout the Chicagoland area. His professional interests include working in integrated medical and behavioral healthcare; business development/data driven technology operations and management, and the development of high-quality, cost-effective, and integrated clinical programs.

Dr. Ghayal graduated with a Doctorate in Psychology (PsyD) from Midwestern University, completed training at Alexian Brothers Behavioral Health Hospital and Hartgrove Behavioral Health System, and obtained an MBA from the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champagne.

Dr. Ghayal enjoys watching basketball and football, and supports his home teams, the Chicago Bulls, the Chicago Bears, and the Cubbies.

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