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Dr. Maria Elen Gajo, MD

Dr. Maria Elen Gajo, MD

Psychiatry*
45+ years of experience

Dr. Maria Elen Gajo, MD is a psychiatrist in Fort Walton Beach, FL and has over 45 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from University of The Philippines System / Institute of Health Science in 1979. She is affiliated with HCA Florida West Hospital. She is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

3.8 Star Rating
Based on 30 reviews 3.8 Star Rating (30 reviews)

Practice

68 Beal Pkwy SW Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
Telehealth available

Make an Appointment

(850) 243-7035

At a Glance

  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ • See hospitals
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Dr. Gajo's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Gajo

3.8
30 ratings, 11 with a written review
5 star
67%
67%
4 star
3%
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3 star
0%
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2 star
3%
3%
1 star
27%
27%

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Dr. Gajo is one of the best doctors I have know. I have worked in past positions with many doctors and none compare. She is very intelligent, takes her time in explaining things in detail and has your best interest at heart. I highly recommend her.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Active Patient – Jan 11, 2021
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I’ve been seeing Dr Gajo for about 12 years now. She is the best! I would highly recommend her.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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Tami Barnes – Mar 15, 2020
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Staff supposedly called to check on me twice but there is no record on my phone of any missed calls. I have been a patient for 21 years. She also sees my husband and son. If she was so worried about me she could of called my husband. Instead she called a monitoring agency that controls my life. Overall treatment over last 21 years marginal st best. Went to her for help in October and got none. Pulled myself out of a deep dark depression and addiction. Now clean for 6 weeks but due to her phone call I can not work in my profession and have been ordered back to rehab which I have no money for.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
1 other person found this helpful
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Nov 24, 2019
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Dr. Gajo and her staff Nicki are the rudest people I have ever met. She is not understanding at all. I would not recommend her to anyone. She has no compassion of your situation.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Jul 30, 2019
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Dr. G has given me my life back!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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Sarah Jane in Pensacola , FL – Jan 27, 2019
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Very caring doctor. She would call and check in on me while I was at college. She spends a lot of time with each patient so she is often running behind, but it is worth it to have a quality doctor. I recommend her to everyone in the area.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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Little Rock, AR – Aug 21, 2017
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Dr Gajo is the most wonderful MD, I have ever worked with! She helped me through my unexpected pregnancy Sans Meds!!! Hooray! Then when I began postpartum depression symptoms, she was right there to prescribe just what I needed, while still allowing me to breast feed. She paired me up with the perfect counselor for my personality, because she takes the time to get to know each of her patients personally! Being military, I had to leave this lovely Dr, but we are coming home soon! I can't wait!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
4 others found this helpful
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Rindy Compton in Mary Esther, FL – Mar 05, 2017
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Dr. Gajo is the best mental health professional I have ever had contact with. She is incredibly personable, caring, and very down to Earth. She explains medications, side-effects, and expected outcomes very thourougly. I can't thank Dr. Gajo enough for her continued support, education, and being the best mental health professional out there!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
5 others found this helpful
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Zachary H in Navarre, FL – May 18, 2016
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Not a caring or very empathetic DO. Also rhe staf constantly changing and appointment and billing mistakes made regularly. If they were ever to be audited, they'd ALL go to jail. Mrs. Gajo needs a psychiatrist of her own as far as I can tell. She's got major issues with herself, her staff and her patients
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
2 others found this helpful
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Jburrd in FWB, FL – May 04, 2016
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I was leaving our doctor we have previously seen for 8 years. The process to get was extremely difficult. The Dr. looks at your file and if it's difficult or meds didn't work, she may not take you on as a patient. Well my kids were obviously too difficult. They made appts but when we got there she had given it to someone else because the doctor HAD NOT approved it (no call). We then reschedule another tentative but was left hanging (no calls)Waste time, money and was hurtful & disrespectful.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
5 others found this helpful
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disappointed military fam in navarre fl – Jan 29, 2016
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Dr, Gajo is the best Psychiatrist in FWB. She doesn't drug you up and listens and questions.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
10 others found this helpful
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Steven Dufrene in Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548 – Dec 27, 2015
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About Me

care philosophy

Psychiatric Disorders across the Female Reproductive Cycle and the Medically III Chronic Pain and Consequent Psychiatric Disorders

  • Psychiatry

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  • West Roxbury Vamc-harvard Medical School

    Internship Hospital, 1998

  • Brigham And Womens Hospital

    Fellowship Hospital, 1991

  • Harvard, W. Roxbury Vamc

    Residency Hospital, 1990

  • Brockton/w Roxbury Vamc/brigham & Womens Hosp-harvard Medical School

    Internship Hospital, 1988

  • Clinical Fellowship In Anesthesiology Rigshospitalet, University Of Copenhagen 9 Blegdamsvej, Copenhagen, Denmark

    Fellowship Hospital, 1986

  • Clinical Fellowship In Pain China Medical Board / Department Of Anesthesiology University Of The Philippines

    Fellowship Hospital, 1986

  • Harvard Medical School Affiliated Program

    Fellowship Hospital, 1986

  • University Of The Philippines-philipppine General Hospital

    Internship Hospital, 1984

  • Residency In Anesthesiology Philippine General Hospital / University Of Philippines

    Residency Hospital, 1984

  • Philippine General Hospital

    Internship Hospital, 1980

  • University Of The Philippines System / Institute Of Health Science

    Medical School, 1979
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Locations

Practice

Office68 Beal Pkwy SW Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
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Practice

Joanna R. Davis LMHC CAP124 E Miracle Strip Pkwy Ste 602 Mary Esther, FL 32569
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  • Hours
    • Mon: 9:00am - 4:00pm
    • Tue: 9:00am - 4:00pm
    • Wed: 9:00am - 4:00pm
    • Thu: 9:00am - 4:00pm
    • Fri: 9:00am - 12:00pm
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • HCA Florida West Hospital

    8383 N Davis Hwy
    Pensacola, FL 32514
    Recipient of 10
    hospital awards

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

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    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    85%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% higher than the national average

    75%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    1% lower than the national average

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