Dr. Dr. Mark A. Lokitus

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Get to know Psychiatrist Dr. Mark A. Lokitus, who serves patients in Fort Myers, Florida. 

Dr. Lokitus is a psychiatrist who serves patients at his private practice located in Fort Myers, Florida. Dr. Lokitus earned his Doctor of Osteopathic at the Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine and Health Services in 1987. He went on to complete a residency in psychiatry at the Michigan Hospital & Medical Center. 

To stay up to date in his field, Dr. Lokitus maintains a professional membership with The American Medical Association, The American Osteopathic Association, and The Physician Committee for Responsible Medicine. 

Psychiatry is the medical specialty devoted to diagnosing, preventing, and treating mental disorders. As a psychiatrist, Dr. Lokitus diagnoses and treats mental illnesses. He may treat patients through a variety of methods including medications, psychotherapy or talk therapy, psychosocial interventions and more, depending on each individual case. 

During his 32 years of experience in the field, Dr. Lokitus has treated thousands of patients. He has been recognized and awarded with The People’s Choice Award in 2013 and 2014, as well as The Top Doctor Award in 2015.  

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