Welcome to Sarkis Family Psychiatry
Sarkis Family Psychiatry is a full-service outpatient psychiatric clinic. We serve the mental and emotional wellness needs of children, adults, and their families. Our committed and caring professional staff includes two physicians, five nurse practitioners, and four therapists. Together, we have the skills to provide diagnosis and treatment tailored to each patient. Our friendly office staff is always glad to help you with scheduling appointments and arranging prescription refills.
Recent Updates on BCBS situation:
We have been granted an extra 90 days of BCBS coverage, details to follow.
- Letter to President Obama
Read Dr. Johnson’s letter to President Obama. Dr. Johnson describes the changes that BC/BS is instituting on December 1st and the attempts we have made to fight those changes. - Florida Psychiatric Society letter to Dr. Gavras of BCBS Florida
- Article in Psychiatric News - BCBS enacts parity-defying plan changes that could jeopardize participants and providers
- Article October 13, 2011
Psychology organizations assert parity violation by major Florida insurerAPAPO and Florida Psychological Association argue that large reimbursement rate cut by BCBS Florida violates federal parity law
- BCBS October 5, 2011 Parity Letter
- Read Dr. Johnson's letter to the editor of the Gainesville Sun.
He addresses the BC/BS mental health coverage changes, the stigma about mental illness, and the indifference of our government and media.
Letter sent to the Gainesville Sun - View a sample letter for writing to your legislators >
What's Happening:
On December 1, Blue Cross Blue Shield plans to profoundly change your mental health care.
They are terminating all current BCBS mental health providers and will hand your mental health care over to New Directions; a managed care company that functions much like an HMO.
Read our Letter to Patients >
