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Dr. John Palmer david Shemo MD

Geriatric Psychiatrist | Geriatric Psychiatry

4/5(12)
2496 Old Ivy Rd Suite 400 Psychiatri Charlottesville VA, 22903
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4/5

About

Dr. John Shemo is a geriatric psychiatrist practicing in Charlottesville, VA. Dr. Shemo specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of mental disorders, particularly in older adults. Patients who visit geriatric psychiatrists typically look for help with problems like memory loss, depression, difficulty coping with change, stress, dementia, anxiety and more. Older adults may also experience emotional distress after being diagnosed with a disease as well. Dr. Shemo helps patients after a comprehensive diagnostic exam so the root of their problems can be treated.

Education and Training

Wv Univ Sch of Med, Morgantown Wv 1975

Board Certification

Psychiatry and NeurologyAmerican Board of Psychiatry and NeurologyABPN

Provider Details

MaleEnglish 42 years of experience

Dr. John Palmer david Shemo MD's Practice location

Practice At 2496 Old Ivy Rd Suite 400 Psychiatric Alliance Of The Blue Ridge

2496 Old Ivy Rd Suite 400 Psychiatri -
Charlottesville, VA 22903
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New patients: 434-984-6777
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Psychiatric Alliance of The Blue Ridge

1228 Cedars Ct Ste 103 -
Charlottesville, VA 22903
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New patients: 434-984-6777

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Dr. John Palmer david Shemo MD has a rating of 4 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 12 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Geriatric Psychiatrist in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.

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