Summary

Dr. Barbara Sommer specializes in geriatric psychiatry, treating older patients suffering from depression, anxiety, psychosis, and cognitive disorders, often in the context of concomitant medical illnesses. She has practiced in both inpatient and outpatient settings for over thirty years and she has a special interest in the unique primary and side effects of psychiatric medications in older patients also being treated for non-psychiatric disorders. She also is a member of the electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) service.

Quick Facts

  • 2.8
  • 47 years of experience
  • 3 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks Spanish, English
  • New York Medical College
  • 2 written reviews
  • 1 specialty
  • 1 area of expertise
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location

Office Location

Barbara Sommer

401 Quarry RdPalo Alto, CA 94304

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Speaks Spanish, English Speaks Korean, English Speaks Spanish, English Speaks English
Palo Alto , CASanta Clara , CASan Jose , CASan Francisco , CA
Med School: New York Medical College Med School: University of Washington Med School: Walden University Med School: David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Barbara Sommer

  • Aetna
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare

Medical Specialties

Barbara Sommer has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Barbara Sommer has the following area of expertise

  • Geriatric Psychiatry

Certifications, License, & Education

47 Years Experience

Barbara Sommer holds an active medical license in the state of California.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of California that expires in 2026.

Education & Training

Medical School

Graduated from New York Medical College in 1979.

NPI Number

Barbara Sommer's NPI number is 1881729093.

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Barbara Sommer is affiliated with Stanford Hospital.
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