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Dr. Vania Castillo M.D., Geriatric Psychiatrist
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Dr. Vania Castillo M.D.

Geriatric Psychiatrist | Geriatric Psychiatry

5/5(2)
1901 1ST AVE NEW YORK NY, 10029
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5/5

About

Dr. Vania Castillo is a geriatric psychiatrist practicing in Brooklyn, NY. Dr. Castillo 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. Castillo helps patients after a comprehensive diagnostic exam so the root of their problems can be treated.

Education and Training

UNIVERSITY OF CALDAS 1991

Board Certification

Psychiatry and NeurologyAmerican Board of Psychiatry and NeurologyABPN

Provider Details

FemaleEnglish

Treatments

  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Anxiety
  • Psychosis
  • Dementia
  • Adjustment Disorder
  • Schizophrenia

Dr. Vania Castillo M.D.'s Practice location

Vania Castillo

8620 18th Ave First Floor -
Brooklyn, NY 11214
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1901 1ST AVE -
NEW YORK, NY 10029
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Patient Experience with Dr. Castillo


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Dr. Vania Castillo M.D. has a rating of 5 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 2 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Geriatric 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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