A physician of How do I book an appointment with Dr. Gobar?
Call Stedfast Psychiatry at (561) 437-2179 for a new-patient appointment, or request one through the Stedfast Psychiatry website. Existing patients can reach the office at (561) 408-1559. Dr. Gobar is accepting new adult patients in Boynton Beach and by telehealth across Florida.
Does Dr. Gobar accept insurance?
Dr. Gobar is a participating Medicare provider through Stedfast Medical Services LLC, and Stedfast Psychiatry is in network with a number of commercial plans. Because plan participation changes, confirm your specific plan with the office when you call. Self-pay rates are also available.
Can I see Dr. Gobar by telehealth?
Yes. Dr. Gobar offers video visits to patients located anywhere in Florida. Most medication follow-ups work well by video. New-patient evaluations, visits that require laboratory work or a physical examination, and Spravato treatments are done in person at the Boynton Beach office.
What ages does Dr. Gobar treat?
Dr. Gobar treats adults. Stedfast Psychiatry has other providers who see children and adolescents, and the office can direct you to the right clinician when you call.
Which office does Dr. Gobar practice at?
Dr. Gobar practices at the Stedfast Psychiatry office at 10301 Hagen Ranch Road, Suite D720, Boynton Beach, FL 33437, which is also a certified Spravato treatment site. Telehealth visits are available statewide.
What is the first visit like?
The first visit is a full psychiatric evaluation. Dr. Gobar asks about the current problem, past psychiatric and medical history, current medications, family history, substance use, sleep, work and relationships, and what matters to you. He may order or review laboratory tests. You leave with a working diagnosis, a plan you have agreed to, and a follow-up date.
Does Dr. Gobar prescribe medication?
Yes. Medication management is the core of his practice. He prescribes antidepressants, anti-anxiety medications, mood stabilizers, antipsychotics and other psychiatric medications, and he monitors them with standardized symptom scales and laboratory work where needed. He does not prescribe controlled substances for chronic pain.
Does Dr. Gobar offer Spravato or TMS?
The Boynton Beach office is a certified Spravato (esketamine) treatment site, and Dr. Gobar evaluates and manages patients with treatment-resistant depression who are candidates for it. Transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) is offered through Stedfast Psychiatry, and Dr. Gobar coordinates referrals for patients who may benefit.
How long is the wait for an appointment?
Wait times vary with the season and the type of visit. The office can give you the current availability for a new-patient evaluation in Boynton Beach or by telehealth when you call (561) 437-2179.
Does Dr. Gobar offer second opinions?
Yes. Patients who have been treated elsewhere and are not improving, or who want an independent review of a diagnosis or a medication plan, can schedule a consultation. Bring a list of past medications, doses and how long each was tried, along with any recent laboratory results.