La Coop P.A.- General and Forensic Psychiatry

Patients

Private. Professional. Personal.

Reaching beyond traditional methods, Dr. Lazarou treats patients with a proprietary style. First a physician, then a psychiatrist and finally a forensic psychiatrist, she approaches each case in that order. Through this encompassing method, Dr. Lazarou studies the medical, mental and social state of every patient and designs a custom treatment plan to help that person grow into the best version of themselves that they can be.

The nurturing relationship that Dr. Lazarou develops with each patient during therapy becomes a model for when that patient is an active member in relationships outside of the office.

Experience the Difference.

( Industry-leading technology

La Coop, P.A. employs a secure, state-of-the-art electronic medical records system (EMR). Designed by a psychiatrist, this HIPAA-compliant program grants Dr. Lazarou instant, up-to-date access, enabling her to monitor progress from any location and deliver hallmark care-all while insuring each client's absolute privacy. For the patients' safety, the office is monitored by a security system with image-only cameras and an alarm.

( The Client-Centric Core

La Coop, P.A.'s fee-for-service model guarantees that the details of treatment are confidential. It also allows Dr. Lazarou to fully engage her patients in unhurried visits, without restricting a treatment plan to a certain number of sessions or "allowable" medications.

( A Powerful Partnership

Dr. Lazarou's inherently individual approach considers family members and loved ones, too. Therapy empowers each patient by giving them an active role in their own integrated treatment plan. And every goal hinges on a patient’s personal willingness to get better.

( A Foundation in Medicine

Dr. Lazarou remains on the pulse of current research and melds that knowledge with clinical experience providing treatment that is evidence-based, yet practical. Dr. Lazarou's scope of treatment regimens includes care as simple as vitamin supplementation for treatment-resistant depression, as invasive as PEG tube placement for anorexia, and as complicated as Suboxone therapy for Opioid Dependence. For those interested in Suboxone treatment, Dr. Lazarou is hands-on, performing the induction in the office for the most seamless transition to home possible. Dr. Lazarou is also well versed in the psychodynamic approach to treatment and uses the combination of psychotherapy and biological treatment to promote lasting change.

Providers

Comprehensive Care

La Coop, P.A. specializes in cases not easily diagnosed. When you seek answers to clinical questions beyond your expertise, trust Dr. Lazarou to maintain the integrity of your quality care. A comprehensive psychiatric consultation completes an excellent care continuum.

After Dr. Lazarou sees your patient, you will receive a prompt evaluation that addresses your specific questions and concerns. Per your request, La Coop, P.A. will communicate electronically or via fax or mail to suit your charting needs.

In addition to consults for typical psychiatric diagnoses Dr. Lazarou can also address specific issues of clinical concern including:

• Appropriateness of gastric bypass surgery/lap band procedure
• Appropriateness of plastic surgery procedures
• Fertility issues
• Gender identity disorder
• Personality Disorders
• Post partum depression

Attorneys

Where Psychiatry Meets the Law

Forensic psychiatry and expert testimony can directly impact verdicts and sentences. It's a duty Dr. Lazarou performs at the highest ethical standards. As a forensic psychiatrist, she objectively educates the courts on the psychiatric issues that are of importance to the finders of fact by employing the same clinical skills, experience, and evidence-based medicine she practices each day with her patients.

Dr. Lazarou is available for plaintiff and defense—both civil and criminal:

• Case review
• Forensic psychiatric examination
• Expert witness testimony

The civil arena:

• Medical malpractice
• Worker's compensation
• Psychiatric disability determination
• Sexual harassment
• Testamentary capacity

The criminal arena:

• Competency
• Sanity
• Prediction of dangerousness

Special interests:

• PTSD (including battered spouse syndrome)
• Personality disorders
• Malingering