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Dr. Joachim Benitez, MD

Psychiatry* Age 50
Dr. Joachim Benitez, MD
4.2 (5 Ratings)

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Dr. Joachim Benitez, MD

Psychiatry* Age 50
Lakeland, FL
Accepting new patients
19 years of experience

Offers telehealth

 

Overview

Dr. Joachim Benitez, MD works in Lakeland, FL as a Psychiatrist and has 19 years experience.

They are board certified in Psychiatry and graduated from ST. LUKE'S COLLEGE OF MEDICINE in 2005. Dr. Benitez has has worked on more claims relating to Anxiety and Panic Disorder than other providers in the area. At present, Dr. Benitez has received an average rating of 4.2 from patients and has been reviewed 5 times. They are affiliated with New York-Presbyterian Hospital. Their office accepts new patients and has telehealth appointments. Dr. Benitez also speaks Tagalog. Dr. Benitez practices at Watson Clinic LLP in Lakeland, FL and has additional offices in New York, NY and Leesburg, FL.

Offers Telehealth

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Locations

  1. 1 Watson Clinic LLP
    1600 Lakeland Hills Blvd, Lakeland, FL 33805
    Monday
    Closed
    Tuesday
    06:30 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    Closed
    Thursday
    Closed
    Friday
    Closed
    Saturday
    Closed
    Sunday
    Closed
  2. 2 New York-Presbyterian Hospital
    525 E 68th St, New York, NY 10065
  3. 3 Watson Clinic LLP
    600 E Dixie Ave, Leesburg, FL 34748
    Monday
    06:30 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    06:30 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    06:30 - 17:00
    Thursday
    06:30 - 17:00
    Friday
    06:30 - 17:00
    Saturday
    Closed
    Sunday
    Closed

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4.2
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Feb 19, 2021
Excellent physician. I feel very fortunate to have found him. He makes me laugh when I am sad. He tells it as it is. Kind and empathetic.
— Feb 19, 2021
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About Me

Languages Spoken
Tagalog
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Specialties*
Psychiatry
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • ST. LUKE'S COLLEGE OF MEDICINE
    2005
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  • Psychiatry
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Dr. Joachim Benitez, MD accepts new patients on Medical News Today.

Dr. Benitez accepts telehealth appointments. Please call Dr. Benitez's office to make an appointment.

Dr. Benitez accepts Aetna, Anthem and Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as many others. See all of the insurances Dr. Benitez accepts here.

Dr. Benitez frequently sees patients for Anxiety and Panic Disorder.

Yes, Dr. Benitez speaks Tagalog. See Dr. Benitez's profile on MedicalNewsToday for more information.

Dr. Benitez has a star rating of 4.2/5 and has been reviewed 5 times.

Dr. Benitez is board certified in Psychiatry.

Dr. Benitez has been practicing as a Psychiatrist for 19 years.

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