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About
Based in Fort Lauderdale (South Florida), Dr. Almeida-Scaff is board certified in General Psychiatry and in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. She currently sees patients (ages 6 to 50) in person or through telemedicine in Florida. She practiced in Atlanta, Georgia for many years prior to relocating to Florida and is able to provide care for patients in Georgia through telemedicine as well. Her areas of focus include treating adults, children and adolescents with attention deficit hyperactivity disorders (ADHD), depression and anxiety disorders. She provides psychiatric care for her patients in English, Spanish and Portuguese.
She provides consultation services, diagnostic evaluations, and medication management for children, adolescents and adults (ages 6 to 50). She uses a comprehensive approach to mental heath viewing the patient as a whole. She's not under contract with any insurance programs but can provide documentation to file for out of network benefits (where applicable).
By taking a thorough medical, psychiatric, and lifestyle history, she takes into consideration all aspects that could contribute to the patient's presenting concerns. She works collaboratively with her patients, as well as treating therapist and other providers to create a personalized, evidence-based focused treatment plan for the desired improvement areas.
Call Dr. Nicole Almeida-Scaff for a free 15 minute consultation now - (954) 371-1108
Finances
Pay By:
American Express, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Visa
Accepted Insurance Plans
- Out of Network
Verify your health insurance coverage when you arrange your first visit.
Qualifications
- Years in Practice: 16 Years
- License: Florida / ME153851
- School: Jackson Memorial Hospital/University of Miami Miller School of Medicine
- Year Graduated: 2012
- Board Certification: General Psychiatry; Child & Adolescent Psychiatry
Board certified in Adult Psychiatry and in Child & Adolescent Psychiatry
Additional Credentials
- License No. and State: Georgia Medical License
- Membership: American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
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Specialties
Issues
- ADHD
- Anxiety
- Asperger's Syndrome
- Bipolar Disorder
- Child
- Chronic Impulsivity
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Developmental Disorders
- Education and Learning Disabilities
- Emotional Disturbance
- Grief
- Intellectual Disability
- Life Transitions
- Medication Management
- Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
- Peer Relationships
- Relationship Issues
- School Issues
- Self Esteem
- Sleep or Insomnia
- Stress
- Trauma and PTSD
Mental Health
- Impulse Control Disorders
- Mood Disorders
Client Focus
Ethnicity:
Hispanic and Latino
I also speak:
Portuguese and Spanish
Age
- Adults
- Teen
- Preteen
- Children (6 to 10)
Last Modified: 13 Aug 2022
(954) 371-1108