Mr. Enrique Villarreal, MD
Geriatric Psychiatrist | Geriatric Psychiatry
875 Waimanu St Honolulu HI, 96813About
Dr. Enrique Villarreal is an Adult and Geriatric Psychiatrist practicing in Honolulu, HI. Dr. Villarreal specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of mental disorders, particularly adults and older adults. Adult Psychiatrist treat conditions like depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety and schizophrenia. 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. Villarreal helps patients after a comprehensive diagnostic exam so the root of their problems can be treated. Dr Villarreal also see patients via Telepsychiatry through Care Hawaii.
Education and Training
Metropolitan University Faculty of Medicine medical degree 1993
Board Certification
psychiatry
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Fellowships
- University of Hawaii geriatric psychiatry
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Get to know Psychiatrist Dr. Enrique Villarreal, who serves patients in Kailua, Hawaii.
A proven psychiatrist, Dr. Villarreal sees patients at his private practice in Kailua, Hawaii.
Throughout his academic career, he earned his medical degree from the Metropolitan University Faculty of Medicine in Colombia in 1993. After relocating to the United States, he went on to complete his residency in psychiatry at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai and the Yale University School of Medicine, and his fellowship in geriatric psychiatry at the University of Hawaii.
Following his training, the doctor attained board certification in psychiatry through the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (ABPN). The ABPN is a not-for-profit corporation dedicated to serving the professions of psychiatry and neurology.
Psychiatry is the medical specialty devoted to the diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of mental disorders. These include various maladaptations related to mood, behavior, cognition, and perceptions. Psychiatrists evaluate, diagnose, and treat patients with mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders. They conduct thorough psychiatric evaluations, develop treatment plans, prescribe medication, and evaluate treatment results.
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