Dr. Onelia H. Ramirez-Cook, MD, FAPA
Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist | Child & Adolescent Psychiatry
2111 w swann ave 204 Tampa Fl, 32606About
Dr. Onelia Ramirez-cook is a psychiatrist practicing in Tampa, Fl. Dr. Ramirez-cook is a medical doctor specializing in the care of mental health patients. As a psychiatrist, Dr. Ramirez-cook diagnoses and treats mental illnesses. Dr. Ramirez-cook may treat patients through a variety of methods including medications, psychotherapy or talk therapy, psychosocial interventions and more, depending on each individual case. Different medications that a psychiatrist might prescribe include antidepressants, antipsychotic mediations, mood stabilizers, stimulants, sedatives and hypnotics. Dr. Ramirez-cook treats conditions like depression, anxiety, OCD, eating disorders, bipolar disorders, personality disorders, insomnia, ADD and other mental illnesses.
Education and Training
Universidad Nacional Pedro Henriquez Urena, Dominican Republic Doctor in Medicine 2001
Board Certification
American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
Provider Details
Dr. Onelia H. Ramirez-Cook, MD, FAPA's Expert Contributions
What is the most common anxiety disorder in children?
Have him evaluated by a counselor or therapist. It depends on the age of the patient, fears, changes, etc. READ MORE
Can my mother's dementia affect my daughter who is 10 years old?
As long as there is supervision and someone processing things with your daughter, it would be a great experience for her to learn to take care of loved ones who are sick. If there isnt physical or sexual violence, things can be explained to your daughter in a productive way. As long as the child is not in danger, taking care of loved ones is a great labor and amazing way to show how to be compassionate about others READ MORE
My son has been diagnosed with bipolar disorder. Does he need medication?
If he has truly been diagnosed as a bipolar patient by a psychiatrist, then pharmacotherapy plus therapy is the best way to address this. Preventing a manic or hypomanic episode is the most important thing so his Mental health doesnt deteriorate READ MORE
What is the first step after an autism diagnosis?
Talk to his psychiatrist and neurologist as well as his therapist. Try to get him into behavioral analysis therapy to help him with his behaviors. READ MORE
Areas of expertise and specialization
Faculty Titles & Positions
- Attending Physician Child and Adolescent Tampa Bay 2017 - Present
- Child, adolescent and Child Psychiatrist Tricounty Human Services 2017 - Present
- Psychiatrist Center for Discovery 2019 - Present
Awards
- Top 3 best Psychiatrist Tampa 2019 Top 3 best
Treatments
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Psychoeducation
- Psychotherapy and Psychophysiological Therapy (incl. Biofeedback)
- Psychotherapy for Crisis
- Treatment for ADHD
- Treatment for Substance Abuse
Professional Memberships
- American Psychiatry Association
- American Medical Association
- American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry
Fellowships
- Bronx Lebanon Hospital/Albert Einstein College of Medicine Child and Adolescent Psychiatry 2012
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