Thomas Jefferson University Hospital
 
DEPARTMENT OF PSYCHIATRY AND HUMAN BEHAVIOR

Geriatric Psychiatry Program

Barry Rovner, MD - Director

Jefferson Hospital for Neuroscience
900 Walnut Street, 8th Floor
Philadelphia, PA 19107

Phone: 215-503-1254
Fax: 215-503-1992

Services Offered

Inpatient
The Inpatient Unit offers twenty-four (24) hour acute care for elderly patients with depression, dementia and/or behavioral disorders. Care is provided by psychiatrist, nurses, social workers, art therapists and a variety of nurses in a safe modern environment.

Outpatient
Outpatient care includes; comprehensive medical/psychological evaluation and follow-up provided by geriatric psychiatrists and specialists in geriatric medicine. The services welcomes consultation for family members regarding their elderly relatives.

Please  click here to view the  Geriatric Psychiatry Programs at Jefferson Hospital for Neuroscience complete web site.

Insurance Accepted
Medicare, Blue Shield (check with insurance company), HMO's, PPO's (check with insurance company)

Clinical Faculty

  • Barry Rovner, MD (Director)
  • Rona Pasternak, MD
  • Rodney Pelchat, MD
  • David Bush, MD

In the News
Philadelphia Magazine Rates Jefferson a Center of Excellence: Aging (May 2008)