F. Ada A. Ifesinachukwu
MD
Francisca Ada Ifesinachukwu, MD, founder and CEO of the clinic, is lovingly known as “Dr. Ada” by her patients and their families. She is supported by a dedicated team of providers and staff committed to delivering compassionate, high-quality mental health care.
Dr. Ada received her general and adult psychiatry training at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center in Lubbock, Texas, and completed her child and adolescent psychiatry training at Scott & White Memorial Hospital, Texas A&M University Health Science Center. After completing her training, she worked with a group practice in Austin before founding Summit Mental Health Clinic in August 2004.
Dr. Ada utilizes the DSM-5 criteria while tailoring treatment plans to meet each individual’s unique needs. As a member of the American Psychiatric Association and the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, she stays current with the latest research and evidence-based treatment approaches. She is also a member of the Texas Association of Psychiatric Physicians, the Texas Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, and the Black Psychiatrists of America.
At Summit Mental Health Clinic, Dr. Ada works alongside a dedicated team of providers and support staff to ensure patients receive comprehensive, personalized mental health care.
Amanda Sanders
BSA, MPAS, PA-C
Amanda is a board-certified Physician Assistant, who joined the SMHC team in February of 2024. She graduated from University of Texas at Austin with her Bachelors in Human Development and Family Sciences with a special interest in Adolescent Development. She then went on to complete her Masters degree in Physician Assistant Studies at Hardin Simmons Physician Assistant Program in Abilene, Texas. She received specialty training in several areas including Internal medicine, Emergency medicine, Pediatrics, OBGYN, Family medicine, Orthopedics, Palliative medicine and Psychiatry.
Amanda strives to provide top-tier holistic mental health care and advocacy for all of her patients. She understands the importance of the mind and body connection and works with her patients to coordinate care for optimal overall wellness.
In her free time she enjoys walking her dog, Olive, on the Town Lake trail and attending and even teaching yoga classes. With her training in a variety of yogic practices she likes to implement mindfulness and meditation techniques for treatment of her patients. She also enjoys traveling, reading and exploring new restaurants in the Austin area.