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707 N Michigan Street, Suite 400
South Bend, IN46601
About Jennifer Prins, MD
Hailing from a long line of physicians, a career in medicine seemed like a natural choice for Dr. Jennifer Prins, who had been interested in pursuing that path since high school. However, it was her mentors who introduced her to her chosen specialty. "I had the opportunity to shadow some excellent psychiatrists, and I was impressed by their compassion and holistic approach to empowering patients to improve their quality of life."
After completing residency training in general psychiatry, she has enjoyed serving her community as a psychiatrist for many years. "I want my patients to know that I value compassion. I try to be as collaborative as possible, respecting that patients are the experts on their own lives and unique circumstances."
That philosophy is the hallmark of her practice and a key reason she chose Beacon. "I was impressed by Beacon's commitment to and involvement in the local community.
In her own words...
Who is or was the most influential person/role model in your l...
After completing residency training in general psychiatry, she has enjoyed serving her community as a psychiatrist for many years. "I want my patients to know that I value compassion. I try to be as collaborative as possible, respecting that patients are the experts on their own lives and unique circumstances."
That philosophy is the hallmark of her practice and a key reason she chose Beacon. "I was impressed by Beacon's commitment to and involvement in the local community.
In her own words...
Who is or was the most influential person/role model in your l...
Hailing from a long line of physicians, a career in medicine seemed like a natural choice for Dr. Jennifer Prins, who had been interested in pursuing that path since high school. However, it was her mentors who introduced her to her chosen specialty. "I had the opportunity to shadow some excellent psychiatrists, and I was impressed by their compassion and holistic approach to empowering patients to improve their quality of life."
After completing residency training in general psychiatry, she has enjoyed serving her community as a psychiatrist for many years. "I want my patients to know that I value compassion. I try to be as collaborative as possible, respecting that patients are the experts on their own lives and unique circumstances."
That philosophy is the hallmark of her practice and a key reason she chose Beacon. "I was impressed by Beacon's commitment to and involvement in the local community.
In her own words...
Who is or was the most influential person/role model in your life? My parents.
What was your first job growing up? I taught swimming lessons at a local swimming school. I enjoyed sharing something I love with my students.
What is your favorite food? Movie? I enjoy many types of food from around the world, especially Vietnamese, Thai and Indian. I don't watch too many movies (although I would likely enjoy the book).
What were your best/worst subjects in school growing up? Growing up I enjoyed the sciences and English, but did not have an aptitude for languages.
If you could sit down to dinner with anyone (alive or deceased) who would it be and why? Dr. D.A. Henderson, who was the director of the worldwide campaign to eradicate smallpox. He is a great lecturer, and I would love to hear more of the story of one of the great triumphs of medicine.
In addition to medicine, what are you passionate about? What are your hobbies, interests? I enjoy traveling.
What is something most people don't know about you? Before developing an interest in medicine, I wanted to be an ichthyologist (someone who studies fish).
After completing residency training in general psychiatry, she has enjoyed serving her community as a psychiatrist for many years. "I want my patients to know that I value compassion. I try to be as collaborative as possible, respecting that patients are the experts on their own lives and unique circumstances."
That philosophy is the hallmark of her practice and a key reason she chose Beacon. "I was impressed by Beacon's commitment to and involvement in the local community.
In her own words...
Who is or was the most influential person/role model in your life? My parents.
What was your first job growing up? I taught swimming lessons at a local swimming school. I enjoyed sharing something I love with my students.
What is your favorite food? Movie? I enjoy many types of food from around the world, especially Vietnamese, Thai and Indian. I don't watch too many movies (although I would likely enjoy the book).
What were your best/worst subjects in school growing up? Growing up I enjoyed the sciences and English, but did not have an aptitude for languages.
If you could sit down to dinner with anyone (alive or deceased) who would it be and why? Dr. D.A. Henderson, who was the director of the worldwide campaign to eradicate smallpox. He is a great lecturer, and I would love to hear more of the story of one of the great triumphs of medicine.
In addition to medicine, what are you passionate about? What are your hobbies, interests? I enjoy traveling.
What is something most people don't know about you? Before developing an interest in medicine, I wanted to be an ichthyologist (someone who studies fish).
Insurance Accepted
- Aetna CVS Health Marketplace (Via CHA ACO, LLC)
- Aetna Medicare Advantage (Via CHA ACO, LLC)
- Ambetter Cenpatico Behavioral Health (MHS)
- Ambetter Marketplace (MHS)
- Anthem BCBS
- Anthem Healthy Indiana Plan (HIP)
- Anthem Medicaid (HHW HCC)
- Anthem Medicare Advantage
- Anthem Pathways for Aging
- CareSource Healthy Indiana Plan (HIP)
- CareSource Marketplace
- CareSource Medicaid (HHW)
- CareSource Medicaid (HIP)
- Cenpatico Behavioral Health (MHS HHW HCC HIP)
- Cigna Behavioral Health
- Community Health Alliance (CHA, Aetna, PHP Freedom, First Health)
- Devoted Health Medicare Advantage (via CHA ACO, LLC)
- HealthSmart
- Humana Behavioral Health
- Humana Horizon Pathways for Aging
- Humana Medicare Advantage
- Immergrun Health Network
- Managed Health Services Healthly Indiana Plan (MHS HIP)
- Managed Health Services Medicaid (MHS HCC)
- Managed Health Services Medicaid (MHS HHW)
- Medicaid Indiana FFS
- Medicare FFS
- Medicare Railroad
- Multi Plan / Private Health Care Systems (PHCS)
- PNOA
- Plain Church Group
- Quality Care Alliance (QCA) (CHA ACO, LLC)
- Sagamore
- Stratose / National Preferred Provider Network (NPPN)
- Three Rivers Provider Network (TRPN)
- UnitedHealthcare (UHC) Pathways for Aging
- UnitedHealthcare Behavioral Health (UHC)
- VA CCN Optum UHC
Please contact the office to verify insurance coverage.
Education
- Residency: UPMC Western Psychiatric Hospital (2015)
- Medical School: Indiana University School of Medicine (2008)
Certifications
- American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology - 2015