Ashok J Bharucha MD
Geriatric Psychiatry, Neuropsychiatry, Psychopharmacology
Private practitioner
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1141 Clay AveSuite 3 RearDunmore, PA 18510
Phone+1 570-989-1921
Fax+1 877-511-8663
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Summary
- 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.
Education & Training
Middlebury CollegeMA, English, 2011 - 2017
University of WashingtonFellowship, Geriatric Psychiatry, 1996 - 1997
Mass General Brigham/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
Certifications & Licensure
PA State Medical License 2000 - 2024
WA State Medical License 1996 - 1999
American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology Psychiatry- American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology Geriatric Psychiatry
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- Best Doctors Best Doctors, 2009
- CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory EMR, Epic Systems Corporation, 2012
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- 3 citationsBenefits and Challenges of Electronic Surveillance in Nursing Home ResearchK. Susan Sifford, Ashok Bharucha
Research in Gerontological Nursing. 2010-01-01 - 23 citationsEthical perspectives on emerging assistive technologies: insights from focus groups with stakeholders in long-term care facilities.Aimee-Marie Dorsten, K. Susan Sifford, Ashok Bharucha, Laurel Person Mecca, Howard D. Wactlar
Journal of Empirical Research on Human Research Ethics. 2009-03-01 - 110 citationsIntelligent Assistive Technology Applications to Dementia Care: Current Capabilities, Limitations, and Future ChallengesAshok Bharucha, Vivek Anand, Jodi Forlizzi, Mary Amanda Dew, Charles F. Reynolds
The American Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry. 2009-02-01
Press Mentions
How Dr. Ashok Bharucha Is Helping Underserved Communities Gain Access to Quality Health CareMarch 14th, 2022- Ashok BharuchaSeptember 20th, 2021
- Dementia Expert Dr Ashok J Bharucha Releases New Book ‘Healing Hearts’October 14th, 2023
Grant Support
- 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
Professional Memberships
- Member
- Member
- American Association for Geriatric PsychiatryMember
External Links
- Kareohttp://provider.kareo.com/ashok-bharucha-1
- Transformationshttp://www.transformationspsychiatry.com
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