Angelo Pananas

Chief Executive Office

Angelo joins the Perimeter family with over 20 years of experience in behavioral health....

Angelo joins the Perimeter family with over 20 years of experience in behavioral health. He has worked in the inpatient and outpatient settings with both the child/adolescent and older adult populations. Angelo has held multiple leadership positions including Program Supervisor, Director and most recently Market Director of Behavioral Health over Fort Walton Beach Medical Center and West Florida Hospital. He has extensive knowledge in outreach, in home, school based therapy, residential treatment and educating students as an adjunct professor. Angelo received his Bachelor's Degree in Psychology from Westfield State College in Westfield, MA and his Masters of Education in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Springfield College in Springfield, MA. He also holds his Six Sigma Greenbelt Certification in Healthcare from Villanova University. Angelo is passionate about helping teams initiate process improvement strategies to improve patient outcomes. He also enjoys being part of the community mission and working with employees to enhance patient care. When not spending time at work, Angelo enjoys spending time with his wife and three girls. They love to explore new areas and immerse themselves in local culture, spending time outdoors and traveling. Angelo also likes to play sports including soccer, volleyball, tennis and running 5 ks.

Maria Ellis, MSN, RN, PMH-BC, LHRM

Director of Nursing

Maria has been in nursing for over sixteen years mostly in behavioral health and...

Maria has been in nursing for over sixteen years mostly in behavioral health and leadership. She graduated from John C. Calhoun Community College in North Alabama with an ADN (Associate Degree in Nursing) and continued at Florida Atlantic University with her BSN (Bachelor of Science in Nursing) and MSN (Master of Science in Nursing) in Nursing Leadership and Administration. Maria also attended the University of Central Florida for healthcare risk management and achieved board certification for psychiatric mental health nursing with American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). She will soon graduate from Grand Canyon University where she will earn her DNP (Doctor in Nursing Practice) and an MBA (Master’s in Business Administration) from Liberty University. Maria enjoys being able to contribute to the improvement of patient lives and assist with making positive changes that inspire and encourage colleagues. In her spare time, she serves our country as a Nurse Corps Officer in the United States Navy and spends time with her husband Matthew, United States Army veteran and her plethora of animals.

Dante Burgos, MD

Medical Director

Dr. Burgos has been in private practice in the Dallas/Ft Worth area for over twenty- five...

Dr. Burgos has been in private practice in the Dallas/Ft Worth area for over twenty- five years. He is board certified in child adolescent and adult psychiatry. He has worked in various in-patient and out-patient settings. He enjoys the challenges of working with dual diagnoses clients, especially considering new developments in addiction treatment. Dr. Burgos has been married for 30 years and has three adult children. He enjoys traveling, reading, and playing tennis.

Kelli Mincy

Director of Business Development

Kelli stated at Perimeter of Dallas as an Account Manager and has worked her way up to her...

Kelli stated at Perimeter of Dallas as an Account Manager and has worked her way up to her current position as the Director of Business Development and has been in healthcare for over five years. She received her Bachelor of Science in Health Studies-Community Health from Texas Woman’s University. Kelli has always had a strong interest in health and wellness and enjoys being a resource to the community and sharing information with anyone who could benefit from the services the hospital has to offer. In her spare time, she likes to spend time with her family and two cats. Kelli also enjoy watching sports, relaxing and working out.

Susan Hagan, MEd

Children’s Health Care Network Liaison & Director of A&R and UR

Susan has been working in the behavioral arena for twenty years starting her career in the...

Susan has been working in the behavioral arena for twenty years starting her career in the assessment and referral department with Charter Hospital in Louisville KY, where she quickly became the Director for the Psychiatric Evaluation Team. She holds a master’s degree in Psychology and Counseling from the University of Louisville. Susan also has an undergrad in history, and briefly taught high school history before furthering her education. Susan enjoys working with the children and families from the front door to discharge. She prides herself on helping set the tone and course of treatment and providing families with compassion and empathy at possibly their worst times. She also likes to help foster the growth of her team and make everyone a superstar. In her spare time, she spends time with her 8 children (combines with her husband Tom). They enjoy lazy days by the pool, skiing, hiking, board games, reading and relaxing by the fire.

Denitrea Vaughan, PsyD, LPC

Director of Clinical Services

Dr. Denitrea F. Vaughan has over seventeen years of experience in mental health. She...

Dr. Denitrea F. Vaughan has over seventeen years of experience in mental health. She majored in Psychology and minored in Mass Communication at Xavier University of Louisiana, in New Orleans and holds her doctorate degree in Clinical Psychology from the Texas School of Professional Psychology at Argosy University of Dallas. Dr. Vaughan has held many positions including working as a mental health specialist for NAMI and as a line staff for Dallas Juvenile Department where she was a part time psychologist assistant doing screenings for the court. She has also worked as the psychology representative for the Day Reporting Center Program, as a therapist for Dallas County’s Intensive Juvenile Sex Offender Program (STARS) and as the lead therapist for the START program in Henry Wade Juvenile Detention Center. Dr. Vaughan has also worked in the school system and with senior adults. Dr. Vaughan has always enjoyed working with children and providing the opportunity to help others navigate their way through life and offer a different perspective. In her spare time, she is an actress in theatrical stage plays and loves to spend time with friends and family, traveling and trying unique foods from various cultures. She also enjoys game nights, movies, painting, reading, and playing with her pet rabbit Honey Bun.

Bushra Aziz, MD

Dr. Aziz specializes in child and adolescent psychiatry and has been in practice for more...

Dr. Aziz specializes in child and adolescent psychiatry and has been in practice for more than twenty years. She holds a Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery. She did an adult psychiatry residency with Griffin Memorial Hospital and a fellowship in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry from the University of Oklahoma. She is board certified in psychiatry and neurology. Dr. Aziz has many doctor’s in her family, who inspired her to become a physician. In her spare time, she likes to spend time with her family and cooking.

Shahid Hussain, MD

Dr. Hussain specializes in psychiatry and has been in practice for more than ten years. He...

Dr. Hussain specializes in psychiatry and has been in practice for more than ten years. He was trained at the Delaware Psychiatric Center and has worked in the Philadelphia correctional health system and as medical director for several practices. He currently practices in-patient psychiatry in the Dallas area and is a voluntary Assistant Professor a UT Southwestern. Dr. Hussain’s mission is to ensure all patients get the mental health care they need and to improve their standard of living. In his spare time, he likes to spend time with his family, gardening, or cooking.