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Dr. Deborah Simkin, MD

Dr. Deborah Simkin, MD

Child & Adolescent Psychiatry*
35+ years of experience

Dr. Deborah Simkin, MD is a child & adolescent psychiatrist in Destin, FL and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from LSU Health Sciences Center New Orleans School of Medicine in 1987. She is affiliated with medical facilities HCA Florida Gulf Coast Hospital and HCA Florida Twin Cities Hospital. She is accepting new patients.

3.5 Star Rating
Based on 24 reviews 3.5 Star Rating (24 reviews)

Practice

4641 Gulfstarr Dr Ste 106 Destin, FL 32541

Make an Appointment

(850) 243-8060

At a Glance

  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. Simkin specializes in the areas of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry & Psychiatry. • See board certifications
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ • See hospitals
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. • See hospitals
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Dr. Simkin's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Simkin

3.5

24 ratings, 7 with a written review
5 Star
58%
58%
4 Star
4%
4%
3 Star
4%
4%
2 Star
0%
0%
1 Star
33%
33%

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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Sep 13, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Dawn – Aug 03, 2023
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
5 people found this helpful
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for walton beach, FL – Sep 30, 2017
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
7 people found this helpful
Helpful
Orlando, FL – Jul 18, 2017
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
7 people found this helpful
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Loveland, CO – Mar 02, 2017
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
9 people found this helpful
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Winter in Houston, TX – Oct 19, 2016
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
20 people found this helpful
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Jul 20, 2016
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About Me

care philosophy

Dr. Simkin teaches Functional Psychiatry at Emory Medical School in the Department of Psychiatry. Dr. Simkin will look for underlying problems that can make psychiatric disorders worse like nutrition, vitamin deficiencies, inflammation, sleep,...read more

biography

Dr Simkin is board certified in Child, Adolescent and Adult Psychiatry. She is also certified in Functional and Integrative Medicine and Neurofeedback. She trained in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry at Harvard's McLean and Mass General Hospital. 

  • Child & Adolescent Psychiatry

  • Adult Psychiatry

  • Neurofeedback

  • Integrative Psychiatry

  • Functional Medicine Psychiatry

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

  • Mclean Hospital

    Residency Hospital, 1993

  • Ochsner Medical Center

    Internship Hospital, 1988

  • Lsu Health Sciences Center New Orleans School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1987
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology®
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Child & Adolescent Psychiatry
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Psychiatry
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Locations

Practice

Elizabeth S. Roberson M.D. P.A.4641 Gulfstarr Dr Ste 106 Destin, FL 32541
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • HCA Florida Twin Cities Hospital

    2190 Highway 85 N
    Niceville, FL 32578

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    86%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% lower than the national average

    79%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    1% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • HCA Florida Gulf Coast Hospital

    449 W 23rd St
    Panama City, FL 32405
    Recipient of 8
    hospital awards

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

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    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    80%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    4% lower than the national average

    73%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    2% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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