Dr. Scott Walmer, DO

Board certified in psychiatry and forensic psychiatry and broadly experienced in the practices, Dr. Scott Walmer treats a wide range of mental health disorders at Beaufort Memorial Sea Island Psychiatry. He uses nonpharmacological therapies, including psychotherapy, and medication as indicated to help his adult patients return to health. Areas of Expertise- Mood Disorders — Persistent distortions of mood that interfere with ability to function. Examples are major depression and bipolar disorder.- Anxiety Disorders — Disorders in which feelings of intense uneasiness, apprehension and sometimes panic attacks occur; often accompanied by physical symptoms like rapid breathing and heart rate.- Suicide Risk Assessment and Mitigation — Identification of a person at risk for suicide and active preventive intervention and treatment.- Psychosis — A mental disorder characterized by severely impaired thinking and feeling that results in loss of contact with external …reality.- Personality Disorders — Deeply ingrained patterns of behavior that cause difficulties in interpersonal relationships and ability to function in society.Video VisitsDr. Walmer prefers in-person visits, which he believes improve the quality of communication and care delivery. Virtual visits may be available in certain circumstances for patient follow-up. If interested, ask about the option when scheduling.BackgroundDr. Walmer came to the Lowcountry in summer 2022 from southern Colorado, where he served as medical director of the adult inpatient psychiatric unit and psychiatry consult service for Parkview Medical Center. In that role he also trained dozens of medical students from Rocky Vista University College of Osteopathic Medicine, many of whom chose psychiatry for a career.
Dr. Walmer spent the last six years running Rocky Mountain Forensic Psychiatry, a private practice in forensic psychiatry. He has extensive experience as an expert witness in both criminal and civil cases in a variety of courts.
The Colorado native and his wife, Allison, a nurse practitioner, have a young daughter and two large dogs. He is an accomplished Highland bagpiper and avid golfer. He loves traveling and spending time with his family.
"You can't get better if you don't feel safe. I strive to help my patients feel understood, to convey a sense of reassuring competence and to treat the person, not just the diagnosis."