Dr. Daniel D Sewell M.D.
Geriatric Psychiatrist | Geriatric Psychiatry
200 W Arbor Dr Mail Code 8631 San Diego CA, 92103About
Dr. Daniel Sewell is a geriatric psychiatrist practicing in San Diego, CA. Dr. Sewell 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. Sewell helps patients after a comprehensive diagnostic exam so the root of their problems can be treated.
Education and Training
University of Iowa, College of Medicine, Iowa City, IA Medical Degree
UC San Diego, School of Medicine, San Diego, CA Other Degree
University of New Mexico School of Medicine, Albuquerque, NM Other Degree
Director, Senior Behavioral Health Medical Degree
Professor of Psychiatry Medical Degree
Board Certification
Psychiatry and NeurologyAmerican Board of Psychiatry and NeurologyABPN
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Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- The clock drawing test as a measure of executive dysfunction in elderly depressed patients.
- Factors associated with frequent admissions to an acute geriatric psychiatric inpatient unit.
- The American Association for Geriatric Psychiatry: my professional family.
- Chronic pain and depression among geriatric psychiatry inpatients.
- Falls associated with electroconvulsive therapy among the geriatric population: a case report.
- Lamotrigine for agitation in older patients with dementia.
- New-onset psychosis in HIV-infected patients.
- Reduction of suboptimal prescribing and clinical outcome for dementia patients in a senior behavioral health inpatient unit.
- Older adults are less accurate than younger adults at identifying symptoms of anxiety and depression.
- The value and underutilization of simple reading glasses in geropsychiatry inpatient settings.
- Sexual functions in older adults.
- The Mental Health of Older LGBT Adults.
- 2016 American Association for Geriatric Psychiatry Annual Meeting Presidential Plenary Address Improving the Mental Health Care of Older Americans Four Essential Ingredients: Technology, Advocacy, Education and You (The Members of the AAGP).
- Late-Life Depression: A Role for Accelerometer Technology in Diagnosis and Management.
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