Dr. Joachim A. Benitez, MD | Lakeland, FL | Psychiatrist

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Dr. Benitez graduated from the St Lukes College of Medicine William H Quasha Memorial in 2001. He works in Lakeland, FL and specializes in Psychiatry. Dr. Benitez is affiliated with Carol Jenkins Barnett Pavilion For Women And Babies.

accepting new patients
3.6

23 Ratings
25 years of experience
St Lukes College Of Medicine William H Quasha Memorial
14 written reviews
1 specialty
6 areas of expertise
1 board certification
1 hospital affiliation
1 office location
Male

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This guy is a psycho, covid19 MRNA jab monster. We fired him and would NOT recommend ANY of his services to ANYONE! Mr. Diseases of da Brain

May 14th, 2025

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I recommend this dr. He dose do emails, phone calls, video calls (telemedicine) check your insurance. He is at Watson Clinic. Right now if you are not park of Watson Clinic you won’t get in. It’s hard to schedule an appointment. I was to be mailed a form to fill out then mail it in. After 2 weeks I got scheduled but it was 3 months away. But at least I got an appointment. During the video visit i was not rushed. I was well taken care of. He did guide me into what I need to do next. We did set up an up coming video visit.

January 14th, 2022

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He understands my problems, listens to me and has given me hope after years of struggle. I’m glad I found him and he continues to help me.

February 14th, 2021

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I have seen him four times and each time he seemed more interested in himself than me. Said to me (when I asked about med side effects), that I came to see him not the other way around. What the heck was that about and why would he say that? Lack of empathy, spotty listening skills and extremely poor availability.

December 21st, 2020

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What a great doctor! Really listens, really cares. A true answer to prayer.

November 7th, 2020

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I have seen him a total of 3 times and each time he is very unapproachable and unfriendly. He has no empathy, at least for me and my struggles. He makes me very uncomfortable and he doesn’t explain anything well at all. He prescribed me a very sting medication without even telling me the name of it or the possible side effects. He is very unprofessional and careless.

September 9th, 2020

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I had been to many different psychiatrists in the past who tried one treatment after another, and all failed, but he was the first one who nailed it by spending the time with me to understand what was going on, then coming up with a plan to tackle our problem once we both agreed upon what the best approach for me would be.

December 13th, 2019

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I was really struggling and could not find relief from my symptoms. I had tried many different medications from several different doctors. Dr. Benitez finally got it right. He was very empathetic, kind, and knowledgeable

May 26th, 2019

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I was really struggling and could not find relief from my symptoms. I had tried many different medications from several different doctors. Dr. Benitez finally got it right. He was very empathetic, kind, and knowledgeable

May 26th, 2019

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I have seen many psychiatrists over the years. He is one of the best ones that I have had the pleasure of working with.

February 27th, 2019

Watson Clinic Main

1600 Lakeland Hills BlvdLakeland, FL 33805

Tel: (863) 680-7000

Mon6:30 am - 5:00 pm

Tue6:30 am - 5:00 pm

Wed6:30 am - 5:00 pm

Thu6:30 am - 5:00 pm

Fri6:30 am - 5:00 pm

SatClosed

SunClosed


Dr. Joachim Alano Benitez, MD	Dr. Caitlin Meyer, MD	Dr. Chriss Mulumba, MD	Dr. Michael Kim, DO
Psychiatry	Psychiatry	Psychiatry	Psychiatry
Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients
3.6 (23 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)
25 Years of Experience	10 Years of Experience	9 Years of Experience	7 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	Virtual Visit Available	Virtual Visit Available	Virtual Visit Available
	Speaks English, Spanish	Speaks English, French, Swahili	Speaks English
Lakeland , FL	Atlanta , GA	SUWANEE , GA	Atlanta , GA
Med School: St Lukes College Of Medicine William H Quasha Memorial	Med School: University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center	Med School: Windsor University School Of Medicine	Med School: Liberty University
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Psychiatry

Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) / Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Depression
Depressive Disorder
Insomnia
Schizophrenia
Sleep Disorders

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Florida, 2026, Expired

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Medical School

St Lukes College Of Medicine William H Quasha MemorialGraduated in 2001

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