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Dr. Laura Lynn Hershkowitz D.O.

Geriatric Psychiatrist | Geriatric Psychiatry

4/5(51)
316 Martin Luther King Jr Way #408 Tacoma WA, 98405
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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.

Education and Training

Mi State Univ, Coll of Osteo Med, East Lansing Mi 1992

Provider Details

FemaleEnglish 25 years of experience

Dr. Laura Lynn Hershkowitz D.O.'s Practice location

Dr. Laura Hershkowitz, DO

316 Martin Luther King Jr Way #408 -
Tacoma, WA 98405
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Dr. Laura Lynn Hershkowitz D.O. has a rating of 4 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 51 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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