Psychiatrist | Sarasota Minds | Florida, New York and Tennessee Psychiatry

Clinical excellence in Sarasota now available virtually throughout New York, Tennessee and Florida.

Meet Dr. Dugger

Dr. Dugger is a Dual Board-Certified psychiatrist who specializes in child, adolescent and adult psychiatry. Dr. Dugger completed his BA at the University of Miami and his MD at the State University of New York’s Stony Brook University School of Medicine. Dr. Dugger did his residency and fellowship training at Northwell Zucker Hillside Hospital and the Mount Sinai School of Medicine affiliated Bronx Care Health System where he was Resident of the Year and Chief Fellow. He obtained his MPH from New York Medical College and performed research at Columbia University’s Mailman School of Public Health where he published extensively cited research.

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Meet Erin Dugger, Nurse Practitioner (NP)

Erin Dugger is a dual-board certified nurse practitioner specializing in mental health and adult primary care. Recognizing the significance of building genuine connections, Erin creates a safe and accepting environment for healing. Understanding the unique struggles of each individual, Erin’s treatment plans are rooted in evidence-based medicine but also considerate of personal needs. Erin completed her nursing degree at the College of Mount Saint Vincent and earned her Masters in Public Health at New York Medical College. After working in Winthrop's Neurological ICU she went on to complete her Adult Nurse Practitioner Degree at Stony Brook University School of Nursing and earned her Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Degree (PMHNP) from Wilkes University. She worked in New York's Northwell Health system for 10 years prior to moving to Sarasota.

Practice Areas

Dr. Dugger works with children and adults, in person or online in Florida, Tennessee and New York. Dr. Dugger is also fluent in Spanish and can provide psychiatric services in Spanish as needed.

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Initial Appointments

Initial evaluations are comprehensive psychiatric evaluations where diagnosis, treatment and referral recommendations may be made.

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Psychotherapy

If appropriate, psychotherapy may be provided or referrals made to skilled clinicians.

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Coordination of care

Working with other specialists and school staff, when permitted, may improve outcomes.

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Psychopharmacology

Psychiatric prescriptions provided only if indicated. We avoid prescription of controlled substances if possible.

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Child areas of focus

ADHD, ASD, Developmental Disorders, Oppositional Defiant Disorder, childhood anxiety and mood disorders.

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Adult areas of focus

Anxiety, Depression, Bipolar Disorder, Sleep Disorders, Trauma and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and Schizophrenia.

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How to Request an Initial Appointment

Step 1) Please submit the requested information through the confidential gateway immediately above after which we will connect with you at the email address and phone number you submitted no later than our next business day.

Step 2) Please follow the email instructions and complete the required intake forms.

Step3) After our review of the completed confidential forms we will contact you via email or text message to set up a call for either scheduling or referral.

We pride ourselves on connecting people to the appropriate level of care. If, after you submit the comprehensive confidential forms, we find another service will be a better fit, we will coordinate a complimentary call discussing referral options. An initial appointment request or submission of forms does not guarantee an initial appointment. If there are any questions during this process please reach us at admin@sarasotaminds.org. Please be aware that our practice does not make or review communications outside of our business hours. For emergencies please call 911.

Dr. Robert A. Dugger II
Child, Adolescent and
Adult Psychiatrist, MD

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Clinical excellence in Sarasota now available virtually throughout New York, Tennessee and Florida.

Meet Dr. Dugger

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Meet Erin Dugger, Nurse Practitioner (NP)

Practice Areas

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Initial Appointments

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Psychotherapy

03

Coordination of care

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Psychopharmacology

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Child areas of focus

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Adult areas of focus

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