Dr. Anissa Veronica Hernandez rivera M.D., Psychiatrist
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Dr. Anissa Veronica Hernandez rivera M.D.

Psychiatrist | Psychiatry

C9 AVENIDA LUIS MUNOZ MARIN CAGUAS PR, 00725

About

Dr. Anissa V. Hernández is a psychiatrist practicing in Caguas, PR. Dr. Hernández is a medical doctor specializing in the care of mental health patients. As a psychiatrist, Dr. Hernández diagnoses and treats mental illnesses. Dr. Hernández may treat patients through a variety of methods including medications, psychotherapy or talk therapy, psychosocial interventions and more, depending on each individual case. Different medications that a psychiatrist might prescribe include antidepressants, antipsychotic mediations, mood stabilizers, stimulants, sedatives and hypnotics. Dr. Hernández treats conditions like depression, anxiety, OCD, eating disorders, bipolar disorders, personality disorders, insomnia, ADD and other mental illnesses. Also, Dr. Hernández recommends complementary medicine to her patients, including aromatherapy, mindfulness, and forest bathing.

Education and Training

UPR Medical Sciences Campus MD 1998

Provider Details

Female English, Spanish

Areas of expertise and specialization

Mindfulness meditationPTSDWomen's PsychiatryHolistic/Complementary MedicineForest Therapy/Forest Bathing

Faculty Titles & Positions

  • Director CHBSM 2007 - Present

Awards

  • Woman of the Year 2011 National Association of Professional Women 

Professional Memberships

  • American Psychiatric Association  

Charities and Philanthropic Endeavors

  • Sierra Club
  • Association of Nature and Forest Therapists
  • 4Ocean
  • AIPEH

Dr. Anissa Veronica Hernandez rivera M.D.'s Practice location

C9 AVENIDA LUIS MUNOZ MARIN -
CAGUAS, PR 00725
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New patients: 787-202-9387
Fax: 939-204-9060

Dr. Anissa Hernandez, MD

Road #908 Km 0.9 -
Humacao, PR 00791
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