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Geriatric Psychiatrists - Sherman, TX

We found 2 geriatric psychiatrists in Sherman, TX.

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Dr. Deepika Bhargava, MD

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Geriatric Psychiatry

1800 Teague Drive, Sherman, TX

903-892-0751

Dr. Deepika Bhargava is a specialist in geriatric psychiatry. She works in Sherman, TX.

"I wish I had paid attention. While yes I would agree she is nice, overall I was treated like I was drug seeking/misusing my NON CONTROL SUBSTANCE medication. Office staff was nice enough to not be rude but very unorganized. I kept being told in order to fix mistakes made by the dr, I’d have to schedule an appointment to speak to her. No, you aren’t going to bill me for 4 appointments in two months. If you are desperate, it will work. But if you are looking for someone to help you manage life and work with you, keep looking. "

August 20, 2021
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Dr. Randal Floyd Unsell, MD

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Geriatric Psychiatry

2601 Cornerstone, Sherman, TX

903-416-3000

Dr. Randal Unsell sees patients in Sherman, TX and San Antonio, TX. His medical specialty is geriatric psychiatry.

What is Geriatric Psychiatry?

Geriatric psychiatry is a subspecialty of psychiatry focusing on the treatment of mental and emotional health in older adults. This subspecialty examines psychiatric wellbeing in the context of the physical and cognitive changes that occur with aging. Geriatric psychiatry seeks to improve the quality of life of adults by facilitating successful transitions into old age.

Geriatric psychologists work to prevent, diagnose, and treat mental and emotional disorders for seniors. They may participate in mental disorder research and psychiatric clinical trials.

Geriatric psychiatrists treat both newly developing and pre-existing conditions in older adults. In particular, these psychiatrists engage with conditions such as dementia, Alzheimer's, and delirium (confusion) as well as their behavioral symptoms. Other disorders a geriatric psychiatrist may treat include depression, anxiety, and mental illness.

Diagnosis is reached through cognitive assessments, psychological tests, and at times, neurological examinations. Geriatric psychiatrists may review a patient's psychiatric family history, as well as their social function and daily routine.

Geriatric psychiatrists may prescribe some combination of pharmaceutical medication, therapy, or cognitive rehabilitation. Comprehensive care plans consider both medical and emotional health, as well as differences in sensory and cognitive capacity. Geriatric psychologists monitor patient risk factors, and might recommend care facilities or senior services if appropriate. Geriatric psychologists may also equip elder caregivers with educational resources.

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Geriatric Psychiatrists - Sherman, TX

We found 2 geriatric psychiatrists in Sherman, TX.

Dr. Deepika Bhargava, MD

Dr. Randal Floyd Unsell, MD

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What is Geriatric Psychiatry?