Dr. Shaune Marie Demers MD
Geriatric Psychiatrist | Geriatric Psychiatry
1959 Ne Pacific St C-212, Box 356340 Seattle WA, 98195About
Dr. Shaune Demers is a geriatric psychiatrist practicing in Seattle, WA. Dr. Demers 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. Demers helps patients after a comprehensive diagnostic exam so the root of their problems can be treated.
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Psychiatry and NeurologyAmerican Board of Psychiatry and NeurologyABPN
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- UW - Dept. of Geriatric Psychiatry
- UW - Dept. of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences
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