Chronic Depression Dysthymia near Valrico, FL

Biography: Dr. Dawson was born in Chicago, Illinois and raised in Temple Terrace. Her medical focus is on women's health issues and preventive care. She is active in working with high school, pre-med, nursing and medical students as they develop their careers. She is active on a local and national level with the Osteopathic Associations, and the American Women's Society of Surgeons. Dr. Dawson is married with three sons. She enjoys photography, scrapbooking, traveling and spending time with family.

Care Philosophy: According to Dr. de Ruijter, the most important goal of treatment is to improve the person's quality of life, whether through medication, psychotherapy or a combination of both. He is also passionate about helping elderly patients cope with and face the challenges associated with aging and discovering resources and techniques to help make their lives easier.