Patrick Fitzsimmons, MD

Board certified in psychiatry & geriatric psychiatry

As a clinician who is board certified both in psychiatry and geriatric psychiatry, I practice in the mainstream of American psychiatry, striving to be compassionate, thorough and collaborative in my work. I enjoy working with adults of all ages—as individuals, couples and families—and have a particular interest in working with older adults.

As a clinician who is board certified both in general and geriatric psychiatry, I practice in the mainstream of American psychiatry, striving to be compassionate, thorough and collaborative in my work. I enjoy working with adults of all ages—as individuals, couples and families—and have a particular interest in working with older adults.

Conditions treated

  • Depression
  • Anxiety/stress
  • Dementia
  • Attention-deficit/
    hyperactivity disorder

Services

  • Assessment and
    treatment planning
  • Medication management
  • Psychotherapy
  • In-office visits
  • Telehealth visits

Qualifications

Education

  • M.D., Northwestern University Medical School, Chicago, IL, 1981
  • Residency in psychiatry, Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Chicago, IL, 1981-1985

Board certification

  • Psychiatry, American Board of
    Psychiatry and Neurology, 1986
  • Geriatric psychiatry, American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, 1992

Academic appointments

  • Assistant clinical professor of psychiatry,
    University of Illinois School of Medicine,
    Chicago, IL, 1985-1990
  • Clinical assistant professor of psychiatry,
    Stanford University School of Medicine,
    2000-2006

Work experience

  • Attending physician, Department of Psychiatry,
    Cook County Hospital, Chicago, IL, 1985-1990
  • Private practice, 1985-present

Good Samaritan Hospital (San Jose, CA)

  • Member, medical staff, 1991-present
  • Past chair, Department of Behavioral Health
  • Past chair, Quality Review Committee,
    Department of Behavioral Health
  • Past member, Bioethics Committee
  • Past member, Professional Standards Committee

Professional society memberships

  • Fellow, American Psychiatric Association
  • Past president, Santa Clara County Society of Psychiatric Physicians
  • Past member, Professional Education Committee,
    Northern California Psychiatric Society
  • Member, Santa Clara County Medical Association, 1991-present
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