Dr. Martha Leatherman
Geriatric Psychiatrist | Geriatric Psychiatry
7711 Louis Pasteur Dr 914 San Antonio TX, 78229About
Dr. Martha Leatherman is a geriatric psychiatrist practicing in San Antonio, TX. Dr. Leatherman 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. Leatherman helps patients after a comprehensive diagnostic exam so the root of their problems can be treated.
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