Maria Ruiza Yee M.D.
Geriatric Psychiatrist | Geriatric Psychiatry
719 Elm St Murray KY, 42071Rating
2/5
About
Dr. Maria Yee is a geriatric psychiatrist practicing in Murray, KY. Dr. Yee 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. Yee helps patients after a comprehensive diagnostic exam so the root of their problems can be treated.
Education and Training
University of the Philippines Manila College of Medicine 1981
Board Certification
Psychiatry and NeurologyAmerican Board of Psychiatry and NeurologyABPN- 1993
Provider Details
Awards
- Psychiatrist of the Year, Lehigh Valley Psychiatric Society 1998
- Distinguished Fellow, American Psychiatric Association 2003
Treatments
- Bipolar Disorder
- Adjustment Disorder
- Schizophrenia
Fellowships
- Psychiatry, University of PA, Philadelphia, PA USA 2010
- Public Psychiatry
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Practice At 719 Elm St
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