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Dr. Ivan Mazzorana, MD

  • 12590 Whitehall Drive Suite 3
  • Fort Myers,
  • Florida
  • 33907

Specialties

  • Geriatric Psychiatry
  • Psychiatry
Gender
Male

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Dr. Frederick Schaerf, MD

  • 14271 Metropolis Avenue Suite A
  • Fort Myers,
  • Florida
  • 33912

Specialties

  • Geriatric Psychiatry
  • Psychiatry
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Average recommendation rating*: 3 out of 5
 

Dr. Elena Sarmiento, MD

  • 12734 Kenwood Lane
  • Fort Myers,
  • Florida
  • 33907

Specialties

  • Geriatric Psychiatry
  • Other
  • Psychiatry
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Female

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Dr. Peggy Chatham, MD

  • 12734 Kenwood Lane Suite 84
  • Fort Myers,
  • Florida
  • 33907

Specialties

  • Geriatric Psychiatry
  • Psychiatry
Gender
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Dr. Vijaya Ravindran, MD

  • 3033 Winkler Avenue Extension
  • Fort Myers,
  • Florida
  • 33916

Specialties

  • Geriatric Psychiatry
  • Psychiatry
Gender
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Dr. Richard Gushwa, DO

  • 12734 Kenwood Lane Suite 84
  • Fort Myers,
  • Florida
  • 33907

Specialties

  • Forensic Psychiatry
  • Geriatric Psychiatry
  • Psychiatry
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Dr. Marchant Van Gerpen, MD

  • 12734 Kenwood Lane SUITE 84
  • Fort Myers,
  • Florida
  • 33907

Specialties

  • Geriatric Psychiatry
Gender
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Fort Myers Information

Fort Myers, Florida is home to 7 practicing geriatric psychiatrists who have offices in 1 county and 3 zip codes, including zip codes 33907, 33916, and 33912.

According to 2005 Census estimates, Fort Myers has a population of 58,428, which gives it a specialist to resident ratio of 1 geriatric psychiatrist for every 8,346 residents.

Florida Information

Florida’s warm and humid subtropical climate makes it a winter destination for many. Population in 2000 was 15,982,378, according to census statistics. Tallahassee, located in the north panhandle area, is the state capital. Tourism is a major industry in Florida, with Cape Canaveral, Disney World, the Everglades National Park, Universal Studios, the Atlantic coast and the Gulf coast all destinations for visitors and residents. Year-round outdoor activities include camping, golf, scuba diving, snorkeling, fishing and boating.

According to 2005 Census estimates, Florida has a population of 17,789,864. Of this population, 3,975,071 are under the age of 18 and 2,978,335 are at or above the age of 65.

Geriatric Psychiatry Information

Description

Geriatric psychiatry deals with the problems of mental and emotional disorders and diseases in the elderly. A geriatric psychiatrist has expertise in the diagnosis, evaluation, and treatment of mental and emotional disorders of older people. The psychiatrist’s extensive medical training allows him or her to understand the relationship between emotional illness and medical illnesses. The psychiatrist is the physician best qualified to determine the physical and/or psychological causes of both mental and physical disorders.

 
 

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