AshokJBharuchaMD

Geriatric Psychiatry, Neuropsychiatry, Psychopharmacology

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Office
1141 Clay Ave
Suite 3 Rear
Dunmore, PA 18510
Phone+1 570-989-1921

Fax+1 877-511-8663

Dr. Ashok Bharucha is an adult and geriatric psychiatrist in Clarks Green, PA. He received his medical degree from Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine. Dr. Bharucha completed his adult psychiatry residency at Harvard Medical School and fellowship in geriatric psychiatry at the University of Washington School of Medicine. He has been in practice for nearly 30 years. Recognized as an outstanding clinician and mentor with a strong background in clinical research, Dr. Bharucha treats adult and late-life mental disorders and neurocognitive disorders (dementia), combining psychotherapy and medication management as clinically indicated.

Middlebury CollegeMA, English, 2011 - 2017
University of WashingtonFellowship, Geriatric Psychiatry, 1996 - 1997
Massachusetts General Hospital/McLean HospitalResidency, Psychiatry, 1992 - 1996
Pennsylvania State University College of MedicineClass of 1992
Bucknell UniversityBA, Chemistry and German, Cum Laude, Departmental Honors, German, 1984 - 1988

Best Doctors Best Doctors, 2009
CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory EMR, Epic Systems Corporation, 2012

PubMed

213 citations
Comparison of citalopram, perphenazine, and placebo for the acute treatment of psychosis and behavioral disturbances in hospitalized, demented patients.
Bruce G. Pollock, Benoit H. Mulsant, Jules Rosen, Robert A. Sweet, Sati Mazumdar
The American Journal of Psychiatry. 2002-03-01
47 citations
In-home monitoring of persons with dementia: Ethical guidelines for technology research and development
Diane Feeney Mahoney, Ruth B. Purtilo, Frank M. Webbe, Majd Alwan, Ashok Bharucha
Alzheimer's & Dementia. 2007-07-01
110 citations
Intelligent Assistive Technology Applications to Dementia Care: Current Capabilities, Limitations, and Future Challenges
Ashok Bharucha, Vivek Anand, Jodi Forlizzi, Mary Amanda Dew, Charles F. Reynolds
The American Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry. 2009-02-01

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Automated Methods To Support The Detection Of Depression In DementiaNational Institute Of Mental Health2009–2010
Nursing Home Aggression: Automated Video MonitoringNational Institute On Aging2004–2008