Dr. C. Temprosa Lanez, MD

Media Releases

Get to know Psychiatrist Dr. C. Temprosa-Lanez, who serves patients in New Jersey.

Dr. Temprosa-Lanez is an established psychiatrist treating patients with mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders at her private practice in Hopelawn, New Jersey. She is also affiliated with Hackensack Meridian Health Raritan Bay Medical Center – Old Bridge.

Hackensack Meridian Health Raritan Bay Medical Center – Old Bridge delivers critical world-class healthcare services care to Monmouth and Middlesex County residents. As providers of first-class healthcare in the areas of stroke, cardiology, cancer, physical rehabilitation, pulmonary rehabilitation, pediatric medicine, Raritan Bay Medical Center continues to stay on the forefront of medicine.

After earning her medical degree from the University of the Philippines College of Medicine in 1978, Dr. Temprosa-Lanez relocated to the United States. There, she performed her residencies in psychiatry at Ancora Psychiatric Hospital and Cabrini Medical Center.

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.

In practice for over four decades, Dr. Temprosa-Lanez has been the recipient of several awards and honors throughout her extensive career. These include: Patients’ Choice Award (2012, 2013) and Compassionate Doctor Recognition (2012, 2013, 2020). 

On a more personal note, she is fluent in both English and Tagalog.

Recommended Articles

• Becoming Independent Again with this Newly Designed Spoon for Parkinson's Patients

  Parkinson’s disease is a serious disorder of the central nervous system that results in the involuntary movements of the motor senses. Because of the symptoms, such as unsteady hands and twitching muscles of the body, patients are usually dependent on others in all tasks that they make. A great...

• Nutritionist and Nutrition Counseling: Do We Need These?

  What is a nutritionist and what is nutrition counseling?Nutritionist:A medical professional who helps design and modify one's diet in accordance with any illness an individual may have.Nutrition counseling: A continuous counseling process in which a nutritionist delivers various dietary...

• What Are the Health Benefits of Milk Thistle?

  Milk thistle is a native plant of Europe and an integral part of the medicine for gall bladder and liver disorders. The active ingredients in this herb are flavanoid and silymarin, which have both antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.Some of the common uses of the herb include:...

• Different Types of Aneurysms

  What is an aneurysm?An aneurysm is the abnormal ballooning, widening, or bulging of a part of the artery usually caused by arterial wall weakness. When an aneurysm enlarges and ruptures, disastrous consequences, such as internal bleeding, usually happen.Aneurysms are usually found in the aorta (the...

• Are There Health Benefits of Cilantro?

  What is cilantro and where does it come from?Cilantro is a plant that blooms and is replanted yearly. Thus, it is considered an annual herb. Its scientific name is Coriandrum sativum and is also known as "coriander" or "Chinese parsley". Every part of the plant is edible, but its dried seeds and...

• Anxiety Increases the Risk of Heart Attack

  As men age, their risk of heart attack rises, especially if they are prone to anxiety. In a 12-year study, anxiety was found to increase the risk of heart attack by 30% to 40% in men who are anxious when compared to men who are calmer, irrespective of other personality and risk factors. In this...