The Top Doctors Specializing in GERIATRIC PSYCHIATRY

Updated as of March 07, 2024

Geriatric psychiatry is psychiatry for older adults, aimed at disorders developed later in life such as mood disorders, dementia, substance abuse, or personality disorders.Geriatric psychiatrists have specialized, additional training for assisting older adults, and as a result are able to expertly navigate scenarios unique to older adults. Geriatric psychiatrists are focused on preventing, evaluating, diagnosing, and treating mental and emotional disorders in older adults. The difference between general adult psychiatrists and geriatric professionals is the experience with older adults who have multiple medical issues and take multiple medications. They also have specialized training in geriatric medicine and neurology, and are able to evaluate and treat psychiatric symptoms and behaviors in Alzheimer’s disease. With this knowledge and expertise, they are able to educate and provide resources to patients and their families, and today have even moved into a role of helping caregivers avoid burnout and depression. The three most common diagnoses in geriatric psychiatry are delirium, dementia, and depression. Other common late-life psychiatric syndromes and mental health conditions include: Anxiety disorders, Psychoses, Alcohol and substance abuse, Personality disorders, and Sleep disturbances. After completing four years of medical school, candidates undergo a four-year residency in psychiatry, followed by a one-year fellowship in geriatric psychiatry, which makes them eligible for state licensure, as well as board certification through the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. Residencies vary, but a typical residency might involve researching Alzheimer's disease, with the candidate studying pharmacology, neuropathology, molecular biology and genetics. Students may wish to consider taking the certification examination for general psychiatry given by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (ABPN). Once this certification is completed, students can then take the certification exam for the subspecialty of geriatric psychiatry. Although not required, these forms of certification may be helpful in obtaining employment and attracting potential patients.

Name Address
RALPH CAROTENUTO 9101 DUNHILL CT , UNIT 9101
SLINGERLANDS, NY 12159    Map
SWAMINATHAN GIRIDHARAN 90 OCEAN CT
BROOKLYN, NY 11235    Map
JEFFERY JENKINS ADAIR COUNTY HEALTH CENTER INC
1401 W LOCUST ST , SUITE 102
STILWELL, OK 74960    Map
JAE LEE 4221 WILSHIRE BLVD , SUITE 311
LOS ANGELES, CA 90010    Map
JANICE GATZKE PUBLIC HOSPITAL DIST NO 1 SKAGIT
1400 E KINCAID ST
MOUNT VERNON, WA 98274    Map
TERESA QUINN PARK NICOLLET CLINIC
300 LAKE DR E
CHANHASSEN, MN 55317    Map
MARTIN WEITZEL SARATOGA HOSPITAL
211 CHURCH ST
SARATOGA SPRINGS, NY 12866    Map
SOUJANYA CHALLA BAYLOR COLLEGE OF MEDICINE
1504 TAUB LOOP
HOUSTON, TX 77030    Map
JOHN RICHARD PT PROS, INC
1713 NICHOLASVILLE RD
LEXINGTON, KY 40503    Map
DAVID SCHNAIDERMAN 4631 S JACKSON RD
EDINBURG, TX 78539    Map
DONALD HIGGINS ADVENTIST HEALTH PARTNERS INC
2434 WOLF RD
WESTCHESTER, IL 60154    Map
MARCOS REJTMAN SOUTH BROWARD HOSPITAL DISTRICT
1150 N 35TH ST , SUITE 135
HOLLYWOOD, FL 33021    Map
KIM HIGGINS LEGACY HEALTHCARE SERVICES INC
3272 N GARLAND AVE
GARLAND, TX 75040    Map

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