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Dr. Erica Cristina Garcia-pittman MD
Geriatric Psychiatrist | Geriatric Psychiatry
3501 Mills Ave Amep - Austin Psychi Austin TX, 78731About
Dr. Erica Garcia-pittman is a geriatric psychiatrist practicing in Austin, TX. Dr. Garcia-pittman 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. Garcia-pittman helps patients after a comprehensive diagnostic exam so the root of their problems can be treated.
Board Certification
Psychiatry and NeurologyAmerican Board of Psychiatry and NeurologyABPN- Geriatric Psychiatry
UrologyAmerican Board of UrologyABU
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Professional Memberships
- Member Travis County Medical Society
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- Dr. Karen Valdez MD425 UNIVERSITY BLVD ROUND ROCK TX 78665
- Dr. Charlene Shero Other4110 Guadalupe St Austin TX 78751
- Dr. Prati Kadakia Shah M.D.2101 S IH 35 AUSTIN TX 78741
- Dr. Richard Mccoll M.D.3215 Steck Ave Austin TX 78757
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