Dr. Walter Fanburg MD
Geriatric Psychiatrist | Geriatric Psychiatry
4413 Muncaster Mill Rd Rockville MD, 20853About
Dr. Walter Fanburg is a geriatric psychiatrist practicing in Rockville, MD. Dr. Fanburg 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. Fanburg helps patients after a comprehensive diagnostic exam so the root of their problems can be treated.
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Tulane University School of Medicine 1962
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