Dr. Edda N. Casanova, MD
Psychiatrist | Psychiatry
21 W. Plymouth Ave DeLand Florida, 32720About
Dr. Edda Casanova is a psychiatrist practicing in DeLand, Florida. Dr. Casanova is a medical doctor specializing in the care of mental health patients. As a psychiatrist, Dr. Casanova diagnoses and treats mental illnesses. Dr. Casanova 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. Casanova treats conditions like depression, anxiety, OCD, eating disorders, bipolar disorders, personality disorders, insomnia, ADD and other mental illnesses.
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MD at San Juan Bautista School of Medicine
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Professional Memberships
- American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
Fellowships
- Mount Sinai School of Medicine child and adolescent psychiatry 1985
Fellowships
- Mount Sinai School of Medicine (1985)
Professional Society Memberships
- American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
What do you attribute your success to?
- Hard work, dedication and good communication with her patients and their families.
Hobbies / Sports
- Cross Stitching, Bird Watching
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Get to know Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist Dr. Edda N. Casanova, who serves patients in Deland and Edgewater, Florida.
An experienced child & adolescent psychiatrist, Dr. Casanova has been in practice with SAAFE Health Services LLC since it opened its doors. She specializes in the treatment of conditions such as depression, anxiety, OCD, eating disorders, bipolar disorders, personality disorders, insomnia, ADD, and other mental illnesses.
SAAFE Health Services LLC is committed to building a community which is equitable and inclusive. At each of their offices, Sanford and Deland, they have a team of dedicated therapists, psychiatrists, and nurse practitioners, with an array of specialties, offering quality mental health care.
Alongside her role at SAAFE Health Services LLC, Dr. Casanova serves as the Medical Director of Serenity Springs Recovery Center. It provides substance abuse rehabilitation with an exclusive all male treatment program. Residential Treatment takes place on a 32-acre, private spiritual sanctuary in Edgewater, Florida.
“The Serenity Springs philosophy is simple. We can and will recover from the hopeless state of mind, body, and spirit that results in substance abuse to mask the problems within. Our expert clinical staff teams up with our recovery professionals who have recovered themselves. Our unique and effective staff to client ratio of 2:1 is a key factor to our success with long-term sobriety” as stated on their website.
Regarding her educational background, Dr. Casanova graduated with her medical degree from the San Juan Bautista School of Medicine in 1980. She went on to complete her residency in psychiatry at the Bergen Regional Medical Center in 1983, and her fellowship in child and adolescent psychiatry at Mount Sinai School of Medicine in 1985.
Wanting to stay up to date in her respective field, she is a member of several professional organizations, including the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry.
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.
Having been practicing psychiatry for over four decades, Dr. Casanova has had a successful tenure specializing in children and adolescents. Attributing her success to her hard work, dedication, and good communication with her patients and their families, she is the recipient of the Patients’ Choice Award in 2017 and 2018.
When not working, she enjoys cross stitching and bird watching. She speaks both English and Spanish.
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