Addiction Psychiatry

Dr. Abramson is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology in the Psychiatric subspecialty of Addiction Psychiatry. Addiction Psychiatry deals with disorders of substance abuse and other behavioral addictions. Dr. Abramson provides outpatient treatment for patients with addictive disorders. Dr. Abramson uses a multi-disciplinary approach including modalities of psychotherapy, psychopharmacology, 12-step programs, and community resources. Dr. Abramson can also help secure appropriate inpatient detoxification if medically necessary. Consultation and treatment are provided in a discrete and confidential setting. Dr. Abramson is certified by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services for the outpatient maintenance and detoxification treatment of opiate addiction with Buprenorphine (Suboxone and Subutex).

Forensic Psychiatry

Dr. Abramson is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology in the Psychiatric subspecialty of Forensic Psychiatry. Forensic Psychiatrists apply scientific and clinical expertise to legal issues in legal contexts: civil, correctional and legislative. Dr. Abramson has provided consultative services to attorneys throughout the country. Dr. Abramson maintains membership in the American Academy of Psychiatry and the Law. He has also served as a consultant to the United States Department of Justice and the State of Florida Board of Medicine. Dr. Abramson has 12 years of experience in Independent Medial Evaluations, Peer Review and Utilization Review. He has served as a medical reviewer for peer review organizations serving the Medicare and Medicaid programs. Dr. Abramson maintains a full time active clinical practice in general and subspecialty psychiatry.

Geriatric Psychiatry

Dr. Abramson is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology in the Psychiatric subspecialty of Geriatric Psychiatry. This subspecialty of psychiatry applies clinical expertise to treating older adults and the aging population. Dr. Abramson is dedicated to promoting the mental health and well being of older people and improving the care of those with late-life mental disorders. Dr. Abramson works with families, primary care physicians and ancillary resources in the community to this end.