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Yvette Figueroa, MD earned her MD from the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine and completed both her residency and fellowship at the University of Pittsburgh-Western Psychiatric Institute.
Dr. Figueroa has previously worked at Easter Seals UCP as a Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist, and at Duke University as a Psychiatric Consultant and Resident Supervisor. She is currently board certified by the American Board of Neurology and Psychiatry and continues to present lectures regarding Child and Adolescent Psychiatry at Campbell University School of Osteopathic Medicine.
Dr. Figueroa treats ages 6 and up where she specializes in neuropsychiatric evaluations and treatment of patients with ADHD and developmental disabilities.
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Specialties
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Child Psychiatry
Child psychiatry is a specialized field of medicine that offers care for the mental well-being of children and teenagers up until the time of adulthood. The specific psychological needs of children may require specialized treatment plans that incorporate medication management and the inclusion of parents and other family members who are an active presence in the child's life.
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Psychiatry
Psychiatrists are primary care doctors for the mind. Dr. Figueroa focuses on treating the overall mental well-being in patients, capable of diagnosing & treating the various types of mental illness. These may include depression, eating disorders, bipolar disorder or anxiety disorders, for example. Dr. Figueroa may provide treatment options ranging from medication management plans to different forms of therapy.
Conditions Treated
- ADHD
- Neurodevelopmental Disorders
Services & Procedures
- Adult Psychiatry
- Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
Special Interests
- Neuropsychiatry
Education & Training
Medical School
Residency
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University of Pittsburgh • Pittsburgh, PA
Residency in Psychiatry • 1992 - 1994
Fellowship
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University of Pittsburgh • Pittsburgh, PA
Fellowship in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry • 1994 - 1996
Languages Spoken
- English