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Barbara Sparacino, MD, Psychiatry, Miami, FL

Barbara Sparacino MD

Addiction, Geriatric Psychiatry


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  • 1201 NW 16th StDepartment of PsychiatryMiami, FL 33125

  • Phone+1 305-209-0049

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Summary

  • Dr. Barbara Sparacino is a psychiatrist based in Miami, FL, specializing in addiction and geriatric psychiatry. She completed her fellowship in geriatric psychiatry at the University of Miami/Jackson Health System and her psychiatry residency, including a term as Chief Resident, at Temple University Hospital. She graduated from Universidad Iberoamericana (UNIBE) in 2004. Dr. Sparacino is the founder of The Aging Parent Coach, LLC, and her own practice, Barbara Sparacino, MD, PA. Additionally, she has served as a psychiatrist at the Miami Veterans Affairs Healthcare System since 2015 and previously worked at Miami Jewish Health from 2013 to 2015.

Education & Training

  • University of Miami/Jackson Health System
    University of Miami/Jackson Health SystemFellowship, Geriatric Psychiatry, 2011 - 2012
  • Temple University Hospital
    Temple University HospitalChief Residency, Psychiatry, 2010 - 2011
  • Temple University Hospital
    Temple University HospitalResidency, Psychiatry, 2007 - 2011
  • Universidad Iberoamericana (UNIBE)
    Universidad Iberoamericana (UNIBE)Class of 2004

Certifications & Licensure

  • FL State Medical License
    FL State Medical License 2011 - 2028
  • PA State Medical License
    PA State Medical License 2007 - 2014
  • Psychiatry
    American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology Psychiatry
  • Geriatric Psychiatry
    American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology Geriatric Psychiatry
  • Addiction Medicine
    National Board of Physicians and Surgeons Addiction Medicine
  • Geriatric Psychiatry
    National Board of Physicians and Surgeons Geriatric Psychiatry
  • Psychiatry
    National Board of Physicians and Surgeons Psychiatry

Press Mentions

  • Medical Expertise Does Not Prevent Caregiving Grief [PODCAST]
    Medical Expertise Does Not Prevent Caregiving Grief [PODCAST]February 4th, 2026
  • Trauma Reactivation: Why News Headlines Trigger Past Abuse
    Trauma Reactivation: Why News Headlines Trigger Past AbuseFebruary 19th, 2026
  • After 20 Years of Tracking, One Type of Brain Training Seemed to Lower Dementia Risk
    After 20 Years of Tracking, One Type of Brain Training Seemed to Lower Dementia RiskFebruary 26th, 2026

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  • Spanish

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