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Dr. Dawn Giuffre Meyer, PhD

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Specializes in: Neuropsychology and Psychology
Professional interests include: neuropsychological testing, mental health issues, depression, and more.
102 Irving Street Northwest
Washington, DC 20007

Dr. Dawn Giuffre Meyer, PhD is a neuropsychologist in Washington, DC specializing in neuropsychology and psychology. Dr. Dawn Giuffre Meyer, PhD is affiliated with MedStar National Rehabilitation Hospital, MedStar Health and MEDSTAR MEDICAL GROUP II LLC.

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102 Irving Street Northwest
Washington, DC 20007

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Some issues Dr. Dawn Giuffre Meyer, PhD can help you with:

Depression

Everyone knows what it feels like to get the blues once in a while. But depression is a serious illness that is more severe than a bad day and lasts much longer. Symptoms of depression stop a person from being able to function and enjoy daily activities for weeks or months at a time. It can happen to anyone, and it isn't something that people can control by force of will or "snap out of it."

Some common symptoms of depression include:

  • Feeling sad, guilty, empty or hopeless
  • Fatigue and a lack of energy and motivation
  • A loss of pleasure in activities that were previously enjoyed
  • Unusual sleep or eating habits
  • Mental fog -- trouble concentrating, remembering, or making decisions
  • Physical aches and pains
  • Suicidal thoughts or a preoccupation with death

We don't yet know what causes depression, but it's thought that it is a combination of genetic, biological, environmental, and social influences. Because of this, the most effective treatments for depression combine medication with psychotherapy. Therapy, especially cognitive-behavioral therapy, can be extremely helpful in resolving the negative thoughts and feelings that come with depression. It gives patients new tools that they can use themselves to cope when their depression is making them feel down.

Some of the common medications used to treat depression include antidepressants such as SSRI's (Prozac, Paxil, Zoloft) or atypical antidepressants (Cymbalta, Wellbutrin). It's important to remember that these medications have different effects on everybody, and no one medication works right for everyone. Patients may have to try a couple before finding the one that works just right for them. If the first medication they try doesn't work, they should talk to their doctor about trying something else. In extreme cases where medication is not enough, electro-convulsive therapy and hospitalization may be the answer to keeping a severely depressed person safe.

Depression is a difficult illness to deal with, but it is more common than believed and there are many people who can help. With the right treatment, individuals with depression can get back to fully enjoying life again.

Mental Health Issues

Mental health issues, also referred to as mental health disorders or mental health illnesses, are a wide variety of conditions that impact behavior, emotion, and cognition. There are many different forms of mental health issues, some of which are acute (short-term), while others are chronic. Common mental health issues include:

  • Anxiety disorders, such as obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), panic disorder, and phobias
  • Mood disorders, such as depression and bipolar disorder
  • Eating disorders, such as anorexia and bulimia
  • Personality disorders, such as borderline and narcissistic personality disorders
  • Grief and trauma, such as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
  • Impulse control and addiction disorders
  • Psychotic disorders, such as schizophrenia and schizoaffective disorder

No single cause of mental health issues exists. Multiple factors may increase one's risk for developing mental health issues, including but not limited to:

  • Genetic history
  • Chemical imbalances in the brain
  • Traumatic brain injury (TBI)
  • Substance use
  • Exposure to viruses, chemicals, or other substances in the womb
  • Adverse life experiences, such as childhood trauma or recurring stress
  • Isolation and poor living conditions

Mental health issues are typically diagnosed by a provider like a psychiatrist or a psychologist. These issues are diagnosed through psychological evaluation and talk therapy.

Mental health therapy can be an effective tool in supporting people who are struggling with unwanted feelings, behaviors, or difficult circumstances in their lives. Many forms of therapy are available, including specialized therapies tailored to particular disorders. For many issues, therapists help patients manage their conditions through talk therapy. Other treatments can include medication or stays at a psychiatric facility. Mental health therapy can help people with mental health issues improve their mental and emotional wellbeing.

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2019

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Dawn Giuffre Meyer, PhD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Dawn Giuffre Meyer, PhD treated as a neuropsychologist in Washington, DC were mental health therapy.

mental health therapy 87

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2019

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Dawn Giuffre Meyer, PhD.

Gender
Male 53
Female 52
Ethnicity
Black / African American 71
Asian / Pacific Islander
Non-Hispanic White 4
Hispanic
Native American / Alaskan Native
Other
Age
75 to 84 34
85 and over 11
Less than 65 12
65 to 74 45

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Dawn Giuffre Meyer, PhD From 2013 - 2019

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Dawn Giuffre Meyer, PhD treated were high cholesterol, hypertension, stroke and diabetes.

Hypertension 50
High Cholesterol 58
Stroke 50
Ischemic Heart Disease 38
Depression 29
Chronic Kidney Disease 35
Asthma 6
Osteoporosis
Heart Failure 27
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 12
Diabetes 38
Atrial Fibrillation 18
Cancer 11
Dementia 28

Education & Training

She completed residency at University of Chicago Affiliated Hospitals. She is certified by the American Board of Professional Psychology and has a state license in Illinois.

Residency: University of Chicago Affiliated Hospitals (2010)

Board Certification: American Board of Professional Psychology

Licensed In: Illinois

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Dawn Giuffre Meyer, PhD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

MedStar National Rehabilitation Hospital
MedStar Health
MEDSTAR MEDICAL GROUP II LLC

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Dawn Giuffre Meyer, PhD appears to accept the following insurance providers: CIGNA Choice Fund PPO, MAMSI, First Health PPO, Blue Choice, Golden Rule, Great-West Healthcare, TRICARE, Community Care Network (CCN), Coventry, TRICARE Reserve Select, Aetna Managed Choice POS, Beech Street PPO, Aetna HMO, Kaiser Select, Kaiser Permanente, CIGNA EPO, Aetna Medicare PPO, CIGNA Indemnity, AARP, Medicare Advantage, Coventry National Network PPO, United Healthcare, Medicaid, Cigna, Virginia Premier Health Plan, WellPoint, CIGNA Network Open Access, Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS), HealthyBlue PPO, MedStar Family Choice - Maryland Health Choice, CareFirst NASCO, CareFirst Maryland Indemnity or PPO, Traditional Medicare Fee for Service, United Optimum Choice Preferred (POS) & OCI Direct (HMO), Innovation Health: Open POS Plus, MedStar Family Choice DC Healthy Families, Carefirst EPO, Innovation Health: HMO & EPO Plus, Aetna Open Choice (PPO), United Community Plan - Maryland Health Choice Program, CareFirst Administrators, United Student Resources, United Select HMO - EPO/NPP, Aetna Signature Administrator PPO/TPA, Aetna HealthFund/Health Network Option OA, Aetna HMO-Open Access/Select OA, United MD IPA Preferred (POS), Aetna Choice POS & Choice POS II, United Options (PPO) (includes Empire PPO), Uniformed Services Family Health Plan (USFHP), Innovation Health: Network Only Plus, United MD IPA (HMO), United Choice Plus, CareFirst Blue Card Program (Out-of-area BCBS plans), Aetna Managed Choice Open Access (POS), Innovation Health: PPO, HumanaChoice Honor's plan PPO, MedStar Family Choice DC Healthcare Alliance, United Choice, United Optimum Choice, Federal Employee Program (Std/Basic PPO/Blue Focus), Innovation Health: POS, Aetna Elect Choice/ Open Access (POS), Maryland Point of Service Plan (MPOS), Aetna Select HMO/HealthFund/Health Network, Innovation Health: Open Network Only Plus, Aetna Elect Choice/ EPO (Aetna Health Fund), Aetna Quality Point of Service (POS), United Select Plus (POS), CareFirst BC/BS Advantage Core/Enhanced, United Erickson Advantage Plans, Priority Partners - Maryland Health Choice, Aetna Student Health Insurance, Carefirst Healthy Blue (HMO/POS), Health Services for Children with Special Needs (HSCSN), Aetna Open HMO/Open HMO Option/Open EPO Plus, D-SNP), I-SNP, CareFirst MedStar PPO, Aetna Traditional Choice (PPO), CareFirst (NCA) Indemnity, United Core Essential (HMO), Innovation Health: POS Plus, HumanaChoice PPO, United Nursing Home Plan (C-SNP, Innovation Health: Open POS II, Innovation Health: Indemnity, United GEHA (for all other states) Compass Rose, Veterans Affairs Community Care Network, United Navigate, Carefirst Blue Preferred PPO, Police and Fire Clinic, Employee Health Plan (EHP) and CareFirst MedStar Select PPO.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Dawn Giuffre Meyer, PhD accepts the following insurance providers:

CIGNA Choice Fund PPO
MAMSI
First Health PPO
Blue Choice
Golden Rule
Great-West Healthcare
TRICARE
Community Care Network (CCN)
Coventry
TRICARE Reserve Select
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Biography

Dr. Dawn Meyer is a specialist in psychology and neuropsychology. She completed her residency training at a hospital affiliated with the University of Chicago. Dr. Meyer has indicated that her clinical interests include neuropsychological testing, depression, and alzheimer's disease. She appears to be in-network for Blue California, Coventry, and Coventry Health Care Plans, in addition to other insurance carriers. She is professionally affiliated with MedStar National Rehabilitation Hospital. Dr. Meyer has an open panel in Washington, DC according to Doctor.com.

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