
Dr. Laura Lynn Hershkowitz D.O.
Geriatric Psychiatrist | Geriatric Psychiatry
316 Martin Luther King Jr Way #408 Tacoma WA, 98405About
Dr. Laura Hershkowitz is a geriatric psychiatrist practicing in Tacoma, WA. Dr. Hershkowitz 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. Hershkowitz helps patients after a comprehensive diagnostic exam so the root of their problems can be treated.
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Mi State Univ, Coll of Osteo Med, East Lansing Mi 1992
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MARY BRIDGE CHILDREN'S HOSPITALl
317 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR W BOX 5299 TACOMA WA 98415ST JOSEPH MEDICAL CENTERl
1717 SOUTH J STREET TACOMA WA 98405ST FRANCIS COMMUNITY HOSPITALl
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