Patricia Junquera MD FAPA (She/Her)
[Pronunciation: Hoonkera]
Geriatric Psychiatry
Chair, Associate Professor Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Health FIU Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine
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800 SW 108th Avesuite 100Miami, FL 33174
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Overview of Dr. Junquera
Geriatric psychiatrist focusing on neuro cognitive disorders and related disorders
Education & Training
University of Miami/Jackson Health SystemFellowship, Geriatric Psychiatry, 2007 - 2008- University of Miami/Jackson Health SystemResidency, Psychiatry, 2003 - 2007
Universidad de Ciencias MedicasClass of 1997
Certifications & Licensure
FL State Medical License 2007 - 2028
GA State Medical License 2014 - 2016
NJ State Medical License 2014 - 2015
TN State Medical License 2014 - 2015
PA State Medical License 2002 - 2014
American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology Psychiatry
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- Best Educator of the year FIU, 2022
- CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory 2014 Certified EHR Suite, Epic Systems Corporation, 2015-2016
- CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification Beacon Oncology 2014 Certified Module, Epic Systems Corporation, 2015-2016
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- Effect of Perioperative Ketamine on Early Postpartum Depressive Symptoms Following Cesarean Section: A Meta-Analysis.Samantha Siu, Peter Hsin, Sarah Simon, Talia Lall, Anabel Lin
Cureus. 2026-04-01 - A Hispanic Female Presenting With the Cultural Syndrome "El Salto" as a Psychosomatic Symptom of Anxiety.Jessica Barcelo, Emilio Blair, Raphael Crespo, Sakhi Shah, Patricia Junquera
Cureus. 2025-09-01 - 2 citationsFrom Mood to Memory: Unlocking Saffron's Potential in Brain Health.Tarlan Kehtari, Diego Cardenas Tovar, Dustin Epstein, Patricia Junquera
Cureus. 2025-04-01
Press Mentions
FIU Health Physicians to Practice Under Baptist Health as Part of FIU Clinical and Academic AllianceJuly 9th, 2025- She Went from a ‘Dark Period’ in High School to Preaching About Suicide PreventionMarch 10th, 2023
- New Clinical Trial Underway for Alzheimer's PatientsAugust 3rd, 2022
Committees
- Member, Admissions Committee 2023 - Present
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