Dr. Jacqueline B Pevny M.D.
Geriatric Psychiatrist | Geriatric Psychiatry
2040 Alta Meadows Ln Suite 1601 Delray Beach FL, 33444About
Dr. Jacqueline Pevny is a geriatric psychiatrist practicing in Delray Beach, FL. Dr. Pevny 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. Pevny helps patients after a comprehensive diagnostic exam so the root of their problems can be treated.
Education and Training
Univ of Miami Sch of Med, Miami Fl 1995
Board Certification
Psychiatry and NeurologyAmerican Board of Psychiatry and NeurologyABPN- Geriatric Psychiatry
Provider Details
Fellowships
- GERIATRIC MEDICINE, Mount Sinai Hospital, New York, NY 1996
Internships
- Weill Cornell Medical College
Fellowships
- Mount Sinai Hospital
Professional Society Memberships
- American Psychiatric Association, American Association for Geriatric Psychiatry
What do you attribute your success to?
- Her passion to help her patients; to witness good results.
Hobbies / Sports
- Swimming, Reading, Spending Time with Family
Favorite professional publications
- Green Journal, Clinical Psychiatry Journal
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