Business Details
18 Years
experience
Expert Outpatient Psychiatric Services in Fort Myers
Thomas P. Jacob, M.D. has provided specialized outpatient psychiatric care for adults and seniors in Southwest Florida since 2008. Our practice focuses on personalized treatment plans tailored to individual needs, combining expertise in general psychiatry, geriatric psychiatry, and addiction medicine. Dr. Jacob completed his residency at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine and a geriatric psychiatry fellowship at Johns Hopkins University, bringing decades of combined clinical and academic experience. We offer comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and psychotherapy services, requiring referrals and medical records to ensure coordinated care with primary providers. Our approach emphasizes evidence-based practices and collaboration with therapists or counselors for ongoing support.Patients benefit from flexible appointment times, including late afternoon and early evening availability. As a fee-for-service practice, we accept cash, checks, and credit cards while providing documentation for insurance reimbursement. Dr. Jacob maintains board certifications from the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology in Psychiatry and Geriatric Psychiatry, as well as Addiction Medicine certification from the American Board of Preventive Medicine. We actively support research initiatives in mental health and behavioral medicine. Our commitment to personalized medicine ensures each patient receives care that addresses their unique clinical and personal circumstances.
Services
Psychiatric Evaluations
Psychotherapy
Medication Management
Chart Reviews
Testamentary Capacity Assessments
Details
- Year established: 2008
Highlights and features
- We offer board-certified expertise in psychiatry, geriatrics, and addiction medicine.
- Our practice emphasizes personalized treatment plans tailored to individual needs.
- Dr. Jacob has practiced psychiatry in Southwest Florida since 2008.
- We provide flexible appointment times including late afternoon availability.
- Our team maintains rigorous documentation standards for coordinated care.
Associations and certifications
- American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
- American Board of Preventive Medicine
Services
Psychiatric Evaluations
Our comprehensive psychiatric evaluations assess mental health conditions through detailed clinical interviews and medical record reviews. We specialize in diagnosing complex psychiatric disorders for adults and seniors. The process includes formulation of evidence-based treatment recommendations for primary care providers.
Medication Management
Board-certified psychiatrists provide expert medication management for mental health conditions. We monitor treatment effectiveness and adjust prescriptions while collaborating with primary care providers. Our approach emphasizes safety, efficacy, and individualized pharmacological care.
Psychotherapy
We offer various psychotherapy modalities to address mental health concerns through structured therapeutic sessions. Treatment focuses on cognitive-behavioral techniques and personalized therapeutic approaches. Sessions aim to improve coping strategies and emotional well-being for adult patients.
Chart Reviews
Thorough analysis of medical records helps inform psychiatric treatment recommendations. We review diagnostic tests, lab results, and treatment histories from the past two years. This service supports accurate diagnosis and coordinated care planning with referring physicians.
Testamentary Capacity Assessments
Specialized assessments determine legal capacity for estate planning purposes. Our evaluations follow standardized clinical protocols to assess decision-making capabilities. Results provide documented evidence for testamentary validity determinations in geriatric patients.
People
Thomas P. Jacob
Psychiatrist
Dr. Jacob is a board-certified psychiatrist with geriatric and addiction medicine expertise. He completed his residency at the University of Miami and a fellowship at Johns Hopkins. Practicing in Florida since 2008, he emphasizes personalized mental health care.
Questions
What psychiatric services do you offer?
We provide psychiatric evaluations, medication management, psychotherapy, chart reviews, and testamentary capacity assessments for adults and seniors in Southwest Florida.
Do you accept insurance plans?
Our practice operates as fee-for-service and does not participate with insurance plans. We provide documentation for patients to submit claims directly to their insurance providers.
What are your office hours?
Appointments are available Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with select late afternoon and early evening slots available.
What payment methods do you accept?
We accept cash, checks, and major credit cards for payment of services rendered during your appointment.
How do I schedule an appointment?
Contact our office at (239) 405-3242 to schedule appointments. A referral from your primary care provider and recent medical records are required for initial consultations.