About
Dr. Joachim A Benitez is a psychiatrist in Lakeland, Florida, board certified in Psychiatry. He treats patients with obsessive-compulsive disorder, bipolar disorder, depression and anxiety, using psychological therapy including supportive and cognitive-behavioral approaches, along with outpatient psychiatric treatment and diagnostic evaluation. He practices at Watson Clinic and Nyph Weill Cornell, and speaks English. Dr. Benitez holds a dual appointment as Assistant Professor of Psychiatry at Weill Cornell Medicine and Adjunct Professor of Psychiatry at Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons. Prior to joining New York-Presbyterian Hospital in 2011, he served as Director of Psychiatric Services at the Mayo Clinic Health System in Austin, Minnesota, where he completed his training in 2007. His clinical work is informed by research in psychiatric pharmacogenomics and personalized medicine, and he is involved in the education of psychiatric residents and medical students.
Conditions Treated
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD)
- Bipolar disorder
- Mood disorder
Specialized Treatments
- Outpatient psychiatric treatment
- Psychological therapy
- Psychiatric/mental health diagnostic evaluation
Insurances Accepted
Most common in Florida
Others
Insurance coverage can vary by location and plan. Confirm directly with the provider's office when you schedule.