Dr. Walter Ladson Hinton M.D.
Geriatric Psychiatrist | Geriatric Psychiatry
2230 Stockton Blvd Sacramento CA, 95817About
Dr. Walter Hinton is a geriatric psychiatrist practicing in Sacramento, CA. Dr. Hinton 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. Hinton helps patients after a comprehensive diagnostic exam so the root of their problems can be treated.
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Tulane University School of Medicine 1985
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