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Dr. Ruth Ellen Gettes M.D.

Psychiatrist | Psychiatry

3/5(38)
13902 N Dale Mabry Hwy Suite 134 Tampa FL, 33618
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3/5

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Dr. Ruth Gettes is a psychiatrist practicing in Tampa, FL. Dr. Gettes is a medical doctor specializing in the care of mental health patients. As a psychiatrist, Dr. Gettes diagnoses and treats mental illnesses. Dr. Gettes may treat patients through a variety of methods including medications, psychotherapy or talk therapy, psychosocial interventions and more, depending on each individual case. Different medications that a psychiatrist might prescribe include antidepressants, antipsychotic mediations, mood stabilizers, stimulants, sedatives and hypnotics. Dr. Gettes treats conditions like depression, anxiety, OCD, eating disorders, bipolar disorders, personality disorders, insomnia, ADD and other mental illnesses.

Education and Training

Univ of Nc At Chapel Hill Sch of Med, Chapel Hill Nc 1987

Board Certification

Psychiatry and NeurologyAmerican Board of Psychiatry and NeurologyABPN- Child and Adolescent Psychiatry

Provider Details

FemaleEnglish 31 years of experience

Dr. Ruth Ellen Gettes M.D.'s Practice location

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13902 N Dale Mabry Hwy Suite 134 -
Tampa, FL 33618
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Patient Experience with Dr. Gettes


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Dr. Ruth Ellen Gettes M.D. has a rating of 3 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 38 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best 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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