Dr. Virmarie Díaz Fernández is a board-certified psychiatrist and Fellow of the American Psychiatric Association (FAPA) with over eight years of clinical experience in general psychiatry, telepsychiatry, integrative behavioral health, and medical leadership. She is certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (ABPN) and provides psychiatric services in both Spanish and English.

Dr. Díaz Fernández earned her Doctor of Medicine degree from the University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine and completed her Psychiatry Residency at the University of Central Florida/HCA Healthcare GME Consortium in Gainesville, Florida.

She provides psychiatric evaluation, diagnosis, and medication management services to adolescents and adults experiencing a wide range of mental health conditions, including depression, anxiety disorders, mood disorders, trauma-related disorders, substance use disorders, and co-occurring mental health conditions.

Her clinical areas of expertise include:

Women’s Mental Health
Minority Mental Health
LGBTQ+ Affirming Care
Substance Use Disorders
Integrative Psychiatry
Dual Diagnosis Treatment
Telepsychiatry
Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT)

Dr. Díaz Fernández utilizes an evidence-based, patient-centered approach that integrates biological, psychological, social, and cultural factors to support each individual’s mental health and overall well-being. She is committed to providing compassionate, inclusive, and culturally responsive care that empowers clients to achieve meaningful and lasting recovery.

In addition to her clinical practice, Dr. Díaz Fernández has authored peer-reviewed publications, contributed to research in psychiatric education and LGBTQ+ health, and regularly provides continuing medical education (CME) presentations for healthcare professionals. She has presented her work at national conferences, including the American Psychiatric Association Annual Meeting.

Her professional mission is to expand access to high-quality mental health care through innovation, telepsychiatry, collaborative care models, education, and community engagement.

Education

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) – University of Puerto RicoSchool of Medicine
• Psychiatry Residency – University of Central Florida/HCA Healthcare GME Consortium, Gainesville, Florida

Board Certifications

• American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (ABPN)
• Fellow of the American Psychiatric Association (FAPA)

Languages

• Spanish (Native)
• English (Fluent)

Specialties

• General Psychiatry
• Women’s Mental Health
• Minority Mental Health
• LGBTQ+ Affirming Care
• Substance Use Disorders
• Integrative Psychiatry
• Dual Diagnosis Treatment
• Telepsychiatry
• Services Offered
• Psychiatric Evaluations
• Medication Management
• Telepsychiatry Services
• Substance Use Disorder Treatment
• Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT)
  Integrative Behavioral Health Services