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Dr. Ashit K. Vijapura, MD

  • 1601 West Reynolds Street Suite 102
  • Plant City,
  • Florida
  • 33563

Specialties

  • Addiction Psychiatry
  • Geriatric Psychiatry
  • Psychiatry
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Plant City Information

Plant City, Florida is home to 1 practicing geriatric psychiatrist who has an office in the zip code 33563.

According to 2005 Census estimates, Plant City has a population of 31,450, which gives it a specialist to resident ratio of 1 geriatric psychiatrist for every 31,450 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

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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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