Dr. Deborah Banazak Wagenaar D.O.
Geriatric Psychiatrist | Geriatric Psychiatry
909 Fee Rd Room B119 Michigan S East Lansing MI, 48824Rating
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About
Dr. Deborah Wagenaar is a geriatric psychiatrist practicing in East Lansing, MI. Dr. Wagenaar 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. Wagenaar helps patients after a comprehensive diagnostic exam so the root of their problems can be treated.
Education and Training
Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine 1983
Board Certification
Psychiatry and NeurologyAmerican Board of Psychiatry and NeurologyABPN- Geriatric Psychiatry
Provider Details
Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- Late-life depression and mental health services in primary care.
- An administrator's perspective on mental health in assisted living.
- Elder abuse education in primary care residency programs: a cluster group analysis.
- Elder abuse education in residency programs: how well are we doing?
- Primary care physicians and elder abuse: current attitudes and practices.
Treatments
- Bipolar Disorder
- Anxiety
Dr. Deborah Banazak Wagenaar D.O.'s Practice location
Practice At 909 Fee Rd Room B119 Michigan State University Department Of Psychia
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