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“Mugen” (無限), meaning limitless, captures our commitment to delivering exceptional, accessible psychiatric care that helps people move past barriers and thrive.
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At Mugen Psychiatry, our mission is simple: to deliver high-quality, dependable mental health care that helps people recognize and reach their fullest potential. Mugen was founded by Dr. Alan Akira and began as a moonlighting service, created to make sure hospitals and facilities had reliable psychiatric support during the hours when patients needed it most.
Our moon logo is a nod to those beginnings — a reminder of the late-night coverage that shaped our commitment to being available whenever care is needed. What started as after-hours support has since grown into a comprehensive behavioral health group serving inpatient psychiatric units, specialized mental health rehabilitation programs, and soon expanding into outpatient and telepsychiatry services.
We believe mental health care should be accessible, trustworthy, and truly patient-centered. Through strong partnerships, dedicated clinicians, and a focus on evidence-based care, we’re working every day to make high-quality treatment easier to reach.
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Our growth has been recognized both locally and nationally
These honors reflect our commitment not only to the patients we serve, but also to the clinicians At Mugen, we believe people are capable of extraordinary growth. Our mission is to provide the care, expertise, and accessibility needed to help them get there — without limits.
Great Place to Work® (2024)
Great Place to Work® (2025)
Fortune Best Workplace in Chicago™ (2025)
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A practice shaped by clinical integrity
Mugen Psychiatry brings together licensed psychiatrists and psychiatric nurse practitioners who value sound judgment, clear standards, and the ability to practice responsibly. Our clinicians work in structured environments that respect professional autonomy while supporting consistency, collaboration, and long-term growth.
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“Moonlighting at Mugen Psychiatry strengthened my autonomy, confidence, and readiness for an attending role. Dr. Akira’s mentorship made a meaningful impact.”
Kirk McCall, MD
Intempo Psychiatry Executive Chief Resident, Rush University Medical Center
“I really enjoyed moonlighting at Mugen. The flexibility, support, and range of clinical cases made it a valuable experience. Dr. Akira is an excellent psychiatrist and a thoughtful, inspiring leader.”
Bishoy Goubran, MD
Assistant Program Director, Child and Adolescent PsychiatryRush University Medical Center
"Great experience with Dr. Akira. He’s an excellent mentor and psychiatrist who gives solid, practical advice that you won’t get from residency training.
Rav Singh, MD
Founder and CEO, RM Psychiatry PGY-5, UIC Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Fellowship Program
"I had a great experience moonlighting with Mugen Psychiatry. All of the details regarding onboarding at the hospital were streamlined so I was able to focus on seeing patients. There was support available for both clinical and administrative concerns. It was really nice to gain experience working in a non-academic system."
Gary Wu, MD
PGY4, Columbia University Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Fellowship Program
"Good opportunity to get additional experience working in community hospitals to supplement residency training. I loved the autonomy, which helped me build confidence as a clinician. I would like to add that note feedback really helped improve consistency and improve liability protection."
Nicole Lentini, MD
Adult and Forensic Psychiatrist Instructor, Northwestern Medicine
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Care delivered by people who take the work seriously
Mugen is made up of licensed psychiatrists and psychiatric nurse practitioners who work across inpatient, outpatient, and long-term care settings. Our clinicians bring experience, clinical judgment, and a shared commitment to responsible, evidence-based psychiatry.
