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Tricare Psychiatrist

Khaled Bowarshi • Nov 29, 2020

Tricare Psychiatrist at Florida TMS Clinic

Are you looking for a Tricare psychiatrist near Tampa, FL? You are in luck! Florida TMS Clinic joined Tricare in-network to provide psychiatric services to our men and women in service and their families.

Many patients end up on google search for - Tricare psychiatrist near me or psychiatrist Tricare near me - often they are led to a national list of doctors and may or may not lead to what they are looking for. We decided to make the search easier to have a dedicated page for our Tricare patients to understand their options.

As you are probably aware, it is not easy to find a psychiatrist nowadays. It is unique to see a psychiatrist in-network with Tricare as it is a complicated process to join the network. We at Florida TMS Clinic decided to prioritize military patients and their families, showing appreciation for their service.

Dr. Bowarshi at Florida TMS Clinic is a Tricare psychiatrist provider specializing in treating mood disorders like Major Depressive Disorder, Generalized Anxiety Disorder, and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. Dr. Bowarshi uses TMS or Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation to treat refractory depression. Florida TMS Clinic is the best TMS Clinic in the Tampa Bay area, with many patients traveling across the country to receive care at our clinic in Wesley Chapel, FL, northern Tampa suburb.

Military Mental Health in Tampa

The state of Florida hosts 21 military bases. Tampa hosts one of the largest, which is MacDill Air Force Base. MacDill Air Force Base is a United States Air Force installation located in western Florida, approximately 7 miles south of Tampa. MacDill AFB is home to about 95,300 military members and their families. These are:

Joint Service Active Duty: 19,900

Joint Service Civilians: 2,900

Family Members: 34,600

Retirees: 37,900

At Florida TMS Clinic, we treat Depression, Anxiety, and PTSD. We prioritize our active duty service members and their families.

Veterans Mental Health in Tampa

Tampa was ranked as the number one city for Veterans in a 2019 survey. With more than 98,000 veterans, Tampa and its surrounding Hillsborough County communities have the 27th largest population of veterans in the country, according to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.

Tampa is home to James A. Haley Veterans' Hospital, one of the largest VA hospitals in Florida. Florida TMS Clinic provides TMS therapy services to Veterans referred to our clinic from the VA via the VA-CCN, the Veterans Affair- Community Care Network.

Military Families Mental Health in Tampa

In 2017 The Department of Defense did a survey screening for depression and stress among spouses of military personal. Of 367,706 people married to military personnel, 92 percent reported feeling an increase in stress levels during their spouse's deployment, while 85 percent said they felt anxious or depressed.

How does TMS work? Learn more here

How do I find a military Tricare psychiatrist near me?

You already did! Dr. Bowarshi at Florida TMS Clinic provides psychiatric care to military personnel and their families. You can also log in to your Tricare plan and search for Tricare in-network psychiatrist near me by zip code. Click to schedule.

Does Tricare cover TMS therapy?

Yes. Tricare covers TMS therapy for depression.

How do I schedule an appointment to speak with a Tricare psychiatrist?

To schedule an appointment to speak with Dr. Bowarshi. Please book your 15-minute phone call here. This 15 min phone call is free of charge. If you like to seek mental health care at Florida TMS Clinic, our office will schedule you for a full hour intake evaluation.

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