Compassionate & Patient Centered Care
I am providing mobile & outpatient psychiatric consultation & treatment all over the greater Seattle metro area (including King & neighboring counties). My main focus is on geriatric patients with dementia or cognitive loss, but I do also see geriatric patients without cognitive symptoms. I accept a limited number of adult patients on a case by case basis. Despite my focus on dementia & cognitive disorders, I have extensive experience with adults & geriatric patients from all walks of life. I do not see any children or adolescents.
I meet with patients & families (and staff for patients living in residential facilities) to provide a comprehensive evaluation including diagnosis and treatment plan. All care is coordinated with the patient's primary care physician and other providers (when applicable).
Treatment Philosophy
I believe all patients are unique and have their own wonderful life story to share. They need and deserve an individualized treatment plan. My emphasis is holistic, eclectic and modern care with a creative brainstorming approach.
Specific approaches include the following:
--pharmacotherapy
--family therapy
--mutlidisciplinary
--behavior therapy
--preventive care
--mind body medicine (including promoting a healthy, balanced lifestyle comprised of stress management, exercise, nutrition, and various forms of formal relaxation therapy like progressive muscle relaxation, deep breathing, meditation, yoga and tai chi).
Services
1) Geriatric psychiatry focusing on dementia & cognitive disorders
2) House calls (including to long term care facilities)
3) Pharmacogenomic testing (www.genesight.com)
4) Death With Dignity evaluations, including clearance for those wishing to go to Dignitas in Switzerland if they don’t quality for Death With Dignity in the US.
Pet Therapy
Pet therapy is slowly phasing back in with Ele (who is still in training). He has big paws to fill, as BB (my previous therapy dog) brought joy to our patients for 14 years. She will be always be missed.
Fees & Insurance
I do not bill directly or accept any health insurance. I will be glad to provide receipts for you to collect reimbursement from your private insurance. Regular Medicare will not reimburse you. My current rate is $400/hour. This is for all clinical & travel time, which includes phone calls, emails & time for paperwork. For geriatric patients, I schedule a 2.5 hour evaluation ($1000), and 1.5 hours ($600) for younger patients. Travel fees are based on distance from my office. Urgent weekend or evening evaluations are sometimes available.
