Our Team
Manny Llano, Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
Manny Llano, CEO of Fort Lauderdale Behavioral Health Center, has overseen behavioral health operations for more than 15 years, and holds both a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Miami and a master’s degree in business administration and health care administration from Nova Southeastern. Read More
Vanessa Speight, MSN, RN, Chief Nursing Officer (CNO)
Licensed Registered Nurse with over 20 years of experience in behavioral health, substance abuse, forensic and correctional healthcare – including 14 years in senior leadership. Master of Science in Nursing Administration and a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from The University of Texas at Arlington. Vanessa is passionate about mentoring staff and building cultures where both people and patients thrive. Beyond the hospital walls, Vanessa enjoys volunteering in the community, spending time outdoors, a good book and time with family. 
Jared Gaines, Chief Medical Officer (CMO)
Dr. Jared Gaines is a native South Floridian, born at Broward General Hospital. He completed his undergraduate and medical training from the University of Florida. Dr. Gaines is board certified in General Psychiatry, Read MoreMedical Team
Dr. Shlomo Pascal
5757 N Dixie Hwy
Oakland Park, FL 33334
954-436-0136
Dr. Kiprianas Armenakis
5757 N Dixie Hwy
Oakland Park, FL 33334
954-734-2000
Richard Douyon
5757 N Dixie Hwy
Oakland Park, FL 33334
954-734-2000
Dr. Magda Castillo
5757 N Dixie Hwy
Oakland Park, FL 33334
954-734-2000
Dr. Perpetua Ezeh-Aideyan
5757 N Dixie Hwy
Oakland Park, FL 33334
954-734-2000
Dr. Krithika Iyer
5757 N Dixie Hwy
Oakland Park, FL 33334
954-734-2000
Dr. Borhan Darmal
Call Fort Lauderdale Behavioral Health Center at 954-734-2001. We are open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
