
Dr. Gisela Garcia-Leyva, MD
St Petersburg, FL
49 Years of Experience
Who is Dr. Garcia-Leyva, Psychiatrist in St Petersburg, FL?
Dr. Gisela Garcia-Leyva, MD is a Psychiatrist, who primarily practices in St Petersburg, FL. She has been practicing for over 49 years and is board certified. Dr. Garcia-Leyva graduated from Universidad AutÛnoma de Nuevo LeÛn Facultad de Medicina and completed her residency at U Hosp-Suny Hlth Sci Ctr, Psychiatry. Dr. Garcia-Leyva is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Garcia-Leyva’s office.
Where did Dr. Garcia-Leyva go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: U Hosp-Suny Hlth Sci Ctr, Psychiatry | SUNY Health Science Center at Brooklyn Program
Medical School: University Nacl Auto De Mexico, Fac De Med, Mexico Df, Mexico | National Autonomous University of Mexico / Faculty of Medicine | Universidad AutÛnoma de Nuevo LeÛn Facultad de Medicina
Is Dr. Garcia-Leyva board certified as a Psychiatrist?
Yes, Dr. Gisela Garcia-Leyva, MD is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
What languages does Dr. Garcia-Leyva speak?
Dr. Garcia-Leyva and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does a Psychiatrist like Dr. Garcia-Leyva typically treat?
As a Psychiatrist, Dr. Garcia-Leyva diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Garcia-Leyva. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Moderate Recurrent Major Depression
- Depression
- Moderate chronic depression
- Moderate recurring depression
- Moderate depressive episodes
ICD-10 Codes:
- F331: Major depressive disorder, recurrent, moderate
Also known as:
- Paranoid Schizophrenia
- Schizophrenia
- Schizophrenia with Paranoia
- Paranoid Psychosis
- Delusional Schizophrenia
ICD-10 Codes:
- F200: Paranoid schizophrenia
Also known as:
- Schizoaffective Disorder, Bipolar Type
- Bipolar Disorder
- Psychotic Disorder
- Schizoaffective disorder
- Bipolar schizoaffective illness
- Psychotic mood disorder
- Schizophrenia with bipolar features
ICD-10 Codes:
- F250: Schizoaffective disorder, bipolar type
Also known as:
- Schizoid Personality Disorder
- Personality Disorder
- SPD
- Detached Personality
ICD-10 Codes:
- F601: Schizoid personality disorder
What procedures does a Psychiatrist like Dr. Garcia-Leyva typically perform?
As a Psychiatrist, procedures performed by Dr. Gisela Garcia-Leyva may include:
- Child Psychiatry Consultation
- Child Psychiatry Follow Up
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Couples Therapy
- Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT)
- Hypnotherapy
- Inpatient Psychiatric Services
- Ketamine Infusion
Please contact Dr. Garcia-Leyva's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Garcia-Leyva accept my insurance?
Please contact Dr. Garcia-Leyva's office to confirm accepted insurance plans.
Where is Dr. Garcia-Leyva's office located?
What is Dr. Garcia-Leyva's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Garcia-Leyva's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1871550509.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Garcia-Leyva?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Garcia-Leyva
What is Dr. Gisela Garcia-Leyva's specialty?
Dr. Garcia-Leyva is a Psychiatrist near St Petersburg, FL.
What does a Psychiatrist do?
A Psychiatrist specializes in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of mental disorders, emotional disorders, psychotic disorders, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, substance-related disorders, sexual and gender identity disorders and adjustment disorders. Biologic, psychological, and social components of illnesses are explored and understood in treatment of the whole person. Tools used may include diagnostic laboratory tests, prescribed medications, evaluation and treatment of psychological and interpersonal problems with individuals and families, and intervention for coping with stress, crises, and other problems.
Is this Dr. Gisela Garcia-Leyva affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Garcia-Leyva is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals
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Is Gisela Garcia-Leyva accepting new patients in St Petersburg, FL?
Yes, Dr. Gisela Garcia-Leyva is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Gisela Garcia-Leyva offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Garcia-Leyva's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Gisela Garcia-Leyva?
Please contact Dr. Garcia-Leyva's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Gisela Garcia-Leyva have?
Dr. Gisela Garcia-Leyva is certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.
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211 4th Ave N
St Petersburg, FL 33701