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Medical Director
Dr. Brent Lovett serves as the David Lawrence Center Medical Director providing oversight to physician services in the areas of Acute Care, Urgent Care and Outpatient Medical Services. He is a board certified, child, adolescent and adult psychiatrist with more than 16 years of experience in community mental health.
Dr. Lovett formerly served as the David Lawrence Center’s Children’s Medical Director for over five years before leaving to work full-time in his own private practice.
He earned both his bachelor’s degree and his medical degree from the University of Kansas. He went on to complete his post graduate work in general psychiatry and child and adolescent psychiatry from Kansas University. Dr. Lovett was a Major in the Unites States Army Reserves and recently served in the War in Iraq.
Senior Adult Outpatient Psychiatrist
Dr. Robert Allen is the David Lawrence Center Senior Outpatient Psychiatrist and provides psychiatric and clinical supervision for Adult Outpatient Medical Services and Urgent Care Services.
Dr. Allen earned his medical degree from the College of Osteopathic Medicine and his residency in psychiatry from Rush Presbyterian St. Luke’s Medical Center both in Chicago, IL. He is a diplomat of the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.
Dr. Allen was previously employed by the Ruth Cooper Center in Fort Myers where he served as a Staff Psychiatrist and later as the Outpatient Medical Director. He has served as an instructor and lecturer on multiple topics pertaining to behavioral health.
In addition to his work at David Lawrence Center, Dr. Allen runs a private practice in Estero.
Adult Staff Psychiatrist
Dr. Neal Krupp joined David Lawrence Center in 1996 as a Staff Psychiatrist in the Acute Care and Outpatient Medical Services Departments.
Krupp is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. He earned is bachelor’s degree from St. Joseph’s College in Indiana and his medical degree from St. Louis University in Missouri. He attended the Mayo Clinic for his residency in psychiatry and the Cleveland Clinic for his residency in internal medicine. He also served in the United States Navy.
Dr. Krupp has over 40 years of clinical and educational experience. Prior to joining David Lawrence Center, he was a Consultant, Professor and Director at the Mayo Clinic and the Mayo Clinic Medical School. In addition, he served as a Consultant, Program Director and Chairman for the Department of Psychiatry at the Cleveland Clinic Foundation.
Dr. Krupp has received many accolades for his work including being awarded Mayo Clinic Teacher of the Year and being recognized as a Distinguished Fellow of the American Psychiatric Association.
Throughout his career, he has also been published in a variety of publications including the American Journal of Psychiatry and the Journal of Clinical Psychology.
Adult Staff Psychiatrist
Dr. Eddy Benoit is a Staff Psychiatrist in the areas of Outpatient and Acute Care Services.
Dr. Benoit earned his medical degree from the Universidad Nacional Autónoma de Mexico. He completed his residency programs in psychiatry in New York at Brookdale Medical Center, Manhattan Psychiatric Center and Harlem Hospital. He received interim psychotherapy training from Columbia University and Karen Horney Institute.
Dr. Benoit has previously worked in both private practice and in the community mental health field throughout Florida including serving as a Senior Physician for G. Pierce Wood Memorial Hospital in Arcadia.
Dr. Benoit speaks fluent Spanish, French and Creole.
Adult Staff Psychiatrist
Thomas P. Jacob, M.D. is a full time Adult Staff Psychiatrist in the Acute Care and Outpatient Medical Services Departments.
Dr. Jacob, a Native of India, earned his medical degree from Gandhi Medical College in Bhopal, India. He earned his residency in internal medicine at Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Medical College in Jabalpur, India. Before relocating to the United States to pursue his residency in psychiatry, he worked as an Internist and Intensive Care Unit Physician for three years in several hospitals in India. In addition, he was an Assistant Professor for MGM Medical College.
Dr. Jacob completed an internship at West Virginia University School of Medicine in Charleston, West Virginia and completed his residency in psychiatry at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine in Miami, Florida.
Dr. Jacob is fluent in English, Hindi and Malayalam.
Adult Staff Psychiatrist
Dr. Ronald Markby serves as a part time Staff Psychiatrist in Acute Care Services. He is a board certified adult psychiatrist.
Dr. Markby earned his bachelor’s degree from Knox College and his medical degree from Loyola University both in Illinois. He served his residency at Richland Memorial Hospital in South Carolina.
He brings nearly 30 years of experience to his position. Previously, he served as a Staff Psychiatrist, Professor, and Consultant Psychiatrist in many different treatment settings including private practice, hospital settings and community mental health. Locally, he previously worked for Charlotte Community Mental Health Services and The Willoughs. He retired from a full time career in 1999, but continues to work on a limited basis at his private practice in Ft. Myers.
Child & Adolescent Staff Psychiatrist
Dr. M. Zenilde De Lima is a Child and Adolescent Staff Psychiatrist in the Children’s Outpatient Medical Services Department.
Dr. De Lima, a native of Brazil, earned her medical degree from the University of Sao Paulo and her residency in pediatrics from Santa Casa Faculty of Medicine, both in Brazil. While there she was a Pediatrician in private practice for nearly 10 years.
After relocating to the United States, she completed her residency in general psychiatry and her fellowship in child and adolescent psychiatry at the University of Louisville Medical School in Kentucky. Prior to joining the David Lawrence Center, she served as a Psychiatrist for Lee Mental Health Association and the North Suffolk Mental Health Association. Dr. De Lima is a board certified child, adolescent and adult psychiatrist.
Dr. De Lima is fluent in English, Spanish and Portuguese.
Child & Adolescent Staff Psychiatrist
Dr. Sheryl B. Spielman is a part time, Child and Adolescent Staff Psychiatrist in the Children’s Outpatient Medical Services Department.
Dr. Spielman earned her medical degree from Thomas Jefferson Medical College. She completed her residency in adult psychiatry and her fellowship in child and adolescent psychiatry at The Institute of Living in Hartford, CT. She is a board certified adult psychiatrist and she is a board eligible child and adolescent psychiatrist.
In addition to her work with the David Lawrence Center, Dr. Spielman runs a private practice in Naples serving children, adolescents and adults.
Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner
Patricia Fradley is a part time, Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner providing psychiatric evaluations and medication management services in the Outpatient Medical Services Department.
Patricia earned her bachelor's of science degree in health care administration from St. Leo College and her master's of science degree in nursing with a specialty in psychiatry from the University of South Florida. She attended nursing school at Jackson Memorial School of Nursing.
An addition to her part time position with the David Lawrence Center, Patricia currently works at the private practice of Gisela Leyva, M.D. in St. Petersburg, Florida and serves an Adjunct Professor at the University of South Florida College of Nursing. Prior to this, she was an Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner for Suncoast Center for Community Health and Boley Center.
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