Expertise in
5
conditions
Expertise in
5
conditions

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 highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Major Depression, and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).

Graduate Institution
Universidad Autonoma De Santo Domingo In The Dominican Republic, 1991
Residency
Lincoln Medical and Mental Health Center
Specialties
Psychiatry
Licenses
Psychiatry & Neurology in NY
Hospital Affiliations
Harmony United Psychiatric Care
Languages Spoken
English
Spanish
Gender
Male

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Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Shield of California
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Devoted Health
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • OTHER MEDICARE
Freedom Health
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
Health Care Services Corporation
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Health First
  • HMO
  • POS
Horizon Healthcare
  • EPO
  • POS
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Independent Health
  • EPO
  • POS
  • PPO
Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
Oscar
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Simply Healthcare
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Sunshine Health
  • EPO
  • HMO
TeamCare
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Walgreens
  • MEDICARE DISCOUNT CARD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER MEDICARE
Wellcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

Harmony United Healthcare LLC
15544 W Colonial Dr, Winter Garden, FL 34787
Sunday:9:45 PM - 9:15 AM
Monday:9:45 PM - 9:15 AM
Tuesday:9:45 PM - 9:15 AM
Wednesday:9:45 PM - 9:15 AM
Thursday:9:45 PM - 9:15 AM
Friday:9:45 PM - 9:15 AM
Saturday:9:45 PM - 9:15 AM
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