Overview
Dr. Efrain Mendez is a Board Eligible, Bi-Lingual (English & Spanish) Psychiatrist with over 15 years of specialized experience in General Psychiatry and 30 years of overall medical expertise. She graduated from medical school in 1991 at the Universidad Autonoma de Santo Domingo in the Dominican Republic. Her Residency Training in General Psychiatry was completed at Lincoln Medical and Mental Health Center, affiliated with Cornell University, in 2007.
Dr. Mendez brings over 15 years of specialized knowledge and 30 years of overall medical expertise. Her approach to helping is centered around a comprehensive evaluation, addressing factors affecting mental health, and leveraging her extensive knowledge in medication management. Having worked in diverse settings such as Inpatient, Outpatient, Emergency Psychiatry, and Correctional Psychiatry, she specializes in treating patients aged 18 years and older. Her practice includes evaluating and managing various mental health conditions, with a focus on mood disorders, substance abuse, and psychotic disorders.
You can find her offering consultations in Winter Garden, Altamonte Springs, and through Telepsychiatry. Her commitment to providing personalized and culturally competent psychiatric care is evident in her varied professional background, including the Correctional Mental Health System and Substance Abuse facilities.
In addressing mental health concerns, Dr. Mendez understands that problems are complex and unique to everyone. A problem is not merely a set of symptoms; it involves a multifaceted interplay of factors. Her approach thoroughly evaluates stressors contributing to symptoms, allowing for tailored interventions. Whether dealing with mood disorders, substance abuse, psychotic disorders, or other mental health conditions, she believes in recognizing the entirety of an individual's circumstances to provide empathetic and practical care on their journey to well-being.
Dr. Mendez is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Anorexia. His top areas of expertise are Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Major Depression, and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).
Insurance
Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.
Accepted insurance plans:
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- OTHER MEDICARE
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Locations
15544 W Colonial Dr, Winter Garden, FL 34787
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Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Advanced
- Bipolar Disorder (BPD)Dr. Mendez isAdvanced. Learn about Bipolar Disorder (BPD).
- Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)
- Major DepressionDr. Mendez isAdvanced. Learn about Major Depression.
- Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Dr. Mendez isAdvanced. Learn about Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD).
- Experienced
- AnorexiaDr. Mendez isExperienced. Learn about Anorexia.
- Autism Spectrum DisorderDr. Mendez isExperienced. Learn about Autism Spectrum Disorder.
- BulimiaDr. Mendez isExperienced. Learn about Bulimia.
- Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)Dr. Mendez isExperienced. Learn about Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD).
- Schizoaffective DisorderDr. Mendez isExperienced. Learn about Schizoaffective Disorder.
- SchizophreniaDr. Mendez isExperienced. Learn about Schizophrenia.