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Dr. Thomas Best, MD

Psychiatry*
3.7 (3)
Map Pin Small Sarasota, FL
Accepting new patients

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Thomas Best, MD

Dr. Thomas Best, MD is a Psychiatry Specialist in Sarasota, FL. Patients rated Dr. Best an average 3.7 star rating.

Dr. Best works at Practice in Sarasota, FL with other offices in Jackson, MI, Scottsdale, AZ and Hillsdale, MI. They are accepting new patients and accept Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Best's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Hca Flroida Sarasota Doctors Hospital
    5731 Bee Ridge Rd, Sarasota, FL 34233 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (941) 342-4464
  2. 2
    Jackson-hillsdale Cmh
    1200 N West Ave, Jackson, MI 49202 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (517) 796-4540
  3. 3
    Family Psychiatry of Arizona Pllc
    8114 E Cactus Rd Ste 240, Scottsdale, AZ 85260 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (480) 427-3550
  4. 4
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    25 Care Dr, Hillsdale, MI 49242 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (517) 439-9327

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  • Hillsdale Hospital

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Major Depressive Disorder
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Psychogenic Disorders (incl. Psychogenic Pain)
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Schizoaffective Disorder
Schizoid and Schizotypal Personality Disorder
Schizophrenia
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Sedative, Hypnotic, or Anxiolytic Dependence
Sexual Arousal Disorder
Somatoform Disorders
Speech, Language and Learning Disorders
Traumatic Brain Injury
Alcohol Misuse Screening and Counseling
Alcohol or Substance Misuse Screening and Counseling
Behavior Therapy
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Dementia or Depression Screening
Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT)
Psychological Evaluation
Psychological Evaluations Prior to Bariatric Surgery
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    About Dr. Thomas Best, MD

    Specialties*
    • Psychiatry

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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1750540068
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    Education & Certifications

    Board Certifications
    • Psychiatry
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    Dr. Thomas Best, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Best is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

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    3 patients have reviewed Dr. Best. The overall rating for this provider is 3.7. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Best.

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