Care philosophy

Every new patient I see receives a thorough unhurried evaluation to permit development of an appropriate individualized treatment plan. I fully educate patients about their diagnoses and treatment so they may actively participate in their recovery.  

An initial evaluation typically requires 60-80 minutes and involves obtaining a chronological narrative of the development of the symptoms of concern, any past psychiatric or substance abuse problems, past medical history (major illnesses, surgeries, hospitalizations, current medications, medication allergies), family history, and social history; evaluating the current mental status; formulating a multiaxial diagnosis; and developing a treatment plan. 

Practice locations

Private office

7400 North Kendall Drive, Suite 310                                                                                                      Miami, FL  33156                                                                                                                                       Phone (305) 670-1167

Office Hours:
Monday 10-12, 1-5
Tuesday 8:30-12, 1-5
Wednesday 10-12, 1-5
Thursday 8:30-12, 1-5
Friday Emergencies only

Special Driving Directions:
My office is in Dadeland Medical Building, across from Dadeland Mall and next to CompUSA. From the north, take the Palmetto Expressway (SR826) or US 1 to North Kendall Drive (SW 88 Street). From Homestead or Cutler Ridge, take Florida's Turnpike to SR 874 to North Kendall Drive or US 1 to the Palmetto Expressway to North Kendall. Free parking is available in front of the building (handicap parking spaces are behind the building) and in the garage of the building behind CompUSA; do NOT park in CompUSA's lot.

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I evaluate and treat adults age 18 and older suffering from depression, anxiety, mood swings, panic attacks, obsessive-compulsive disorder, attention-deficit disorder, and mental problems of late life.

Insurance

I am Medicare-participating. As of January 1, 2006 I do not contract with any managed care plans.  PLEASE NOTE I DO NOT CONTRACT WITH ANY MEDICARE ADVANTAGE PLANS (MEDICARE HMO'S AND PPO'S), ONLY WITH TRADITIONAL MEDICARE.

Curriculum vitae

Education
B. S., Southern Methodist University, 1974
M. D., University of Texas Southwestern Medical School, 1978

Post Doctoral Training
Residency in Psychiatry, University of Miami/Jackson Memorial Hospital, 1978-1982.

Licensure and Board Certification
Florida license ME0035659, 10-09-1979
Diplomate in Psychiatry, American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, January, 1984, Diplomate in Geriatric Psychiatry, November, 1996; recertified, 2006

Academic & Administrative Appointments
Voluntary Associate Professor, University of Miami School of Medicine Department of Psychiatry

Memberships, Offices and Committee Appointments
American Medical Association
Florida Medical Association
Dade County Medical Association (delegate to FMA)
Dade County Medical Association PAC (board member)
American Psychiatric Association
American Association for Geriatric Psychiatry
Florida Psychiatric Society (chairman, Articles and Bylaws Committee)

Other Professional Positions & Major Appointments
Distinguished Fellow, American Psychiatric Association
Past president, South Florida Psychiatric Society, 1998-1999

Awards & Honors
Member, Phi Beta Kappa
Member, Alpha Omega Alpha
National Alliance for the Mentally Ill Exemplary Psychiatrist Award, 1994

South Florida Super Doctors, 2008, 2009, 2011

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