Our Team

Douglas H Fraser, M.D.

Psychiatrist

As a psychiatrist, Dr. Fraser specializes in the medical management of disorders affecting the mind, mood and behavior. He sees patients at Lakeview Center's Summit Group, a specialty practice located in Jefferson Office Park on the corner of Summit Boulevard and Spanish Trail.

• Medical Education: 
  Jefferson Medical College , Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
• Residency: 
  University of South Florida College of Medicine, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Medicine, Tampa, Florida
• Board Certifications: 
  American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology; American Board of Forensic Medicine; National Board of Medical Examiners
• Clinical Interests: 
  Adult Psychiatry

Cynthia Javellana, M.D.

Psychiatrist

As a psychiatrist, Dr. Javellana specializes in the medical management of disorders affecting the mind, mood and behavior. She sees patients at Lakeview Center's Summit Group, a specialty practice located in Jefferson Office Park on the corner of Summit Boulevard and Spanish Trail.

• Medical Education: 
  University of Santo Tomas, Manila, Philippines
• Residency: 
  Lincoln Hospital, New York Medical College, Bronx, New York
• Professional Memberships: 
  American Psychiatric Association; Association of Philippine Physicians

Warren H Scott, M.D.

Psychiatrist
Medical Doctor

Dr. Scott provides addiction treatment at The Friary, an addictions treatment facility of Lakeview Center. He also provides adult psychiatry care and outpatient opioid addiction treatment at The Summit Group – a specialty practice of Lakeview Center.

• Medical Education:
  Meharry Medical College
• Residency:
  Vanderbilt University Medical Center
• Additional Credentials:
  Licensed by U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) for Suboxone treatment
• Clinical Interests:
  Adult psychiatry, addiction medicine
• Professional Education:
  University of South Florida, Meharry Medical College,Vanderbilt University Medical Center
• Professional Memberships:
  Alabama Medical Association, Lauderdale County Medical Association
• Certifications:
  American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology

William Whiting, D.O.FAPA

Psychiatrist

Dr. Whiting is board certified in general psychiatry with added qualifications in geriatric psychiatry. He specializes in the treatment of patients older than 65, or persons with memory disturbances and related dementias and will accept medically and psychiatrically complicated patients. 

Medical Education:
Des Moines University, Des Moines, Iowa

Residency:
Naval Medical Center Portsmouth, Norfolk, Virginia

Fellowship:
University of South Florida, Tampa, Florida

Clinical Interests:
Neurocognitive Disorders, Behavioral Disturbances, Psychosomatic Medicine, Delirium, Traumatic Brain Injury, Palliative Care 

Professional Memberships:
American Psychiatric Association, Florida Psychiatric Association, American Association of Geriatric Psychiatrists, Florida Geriatric Society

Certifications:
Board certified in Psychiatry with added qualifications in Geriatric Psychiatry

Robert Althar, M.D.

Medical Doctor

Dr. Althar is a retired surgeon who is experienced in wound care, hyperbaric oxygen therapy and pain management. Having longstanding ties with the medical communities in Escambia and Santa Rosa counties, Dr. Althar provides Suboxone therapy to people who are dependent on prescription pain pills and other opium-related drugs.

• Medical Education: 
  University of the Northeast School of Medicine, Tampico, Mexico
• Post-Doctoral Training: 
  Case Western Reserve, North Eastern Ohio University College of Medicine
• Residency: 
  Western Reserve Care System, Youngstown, Ohio
• Board Certifications: 
  American Board of Surgery, American College of Surgeons, American Society for Bariatric Surgery
• Clinical Interest: 
  Medical treatment of opioid dependencies
• Professional Memberships: 
  American College of Surgeons, Society of Laparoendoscopic Surgeons, Florida Medical Association, Florida Physician Association, Florida Surgical Society, American Society of General Surgeons, Pensacola Surgical Society, Santa Rosa County Medical Society and American Society for Bariatric Surgery. 

Warren H Scott, M.D.

Psychiatrist
Medical Doctor

Dr. Scott provides addiction treatment at The Friary, an addictions treatment facility of Lakeview Center. He also provides adult psychiatry care and outpatient opioid addiction treatment at The Summit Group – a specialty practice of Lakeview Center.

• Medical Education:
  Meharry Medical College
• Residency:
  Vanderbilt University Medical Center
• Additional Credentials:
  Licensed by U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) for Suboxone treatment
• Clinical Interests:
  Adult psychiatry, addiction medicine
• Professional Education:
  University of South Florida, Meharry Medical College,Vanderbilt University Medical Center
• Professional Memberships:
  Alabama Medical Association, Lauderdale County Medical Association
• Certifications:
  American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology

Terry Ptacek, M.D.

Addictionologist

Dr. Terry Ptacek is Lakeview Center's medical director for substance abuse services. A certified addictionologist, Dr. Ptacek treats clients at The Friary, Summit Group and the Medication Assisted Treatment Clinic of Lakeview Center. He is board certified in family practice.

• Medical Education: 
  University of Kansas School of Medicine, Kansas City, Kansas
• Residency: 
  Charleston Naval Regional Medical Center, Charleston, South Carolina
• Additional Credentials: 
  Certification in Addictionology by the American Society of Addiction Medicine
• Professional Memberships: 
  American Medical Association, Florida Medical Association
• Clinical Interests: 
  Addiction disorders, medication-assisted treatment of opiate addictions
• Additional Information: 
  Dr. Ptacek is licensed to prescribe buprenorphine, a medication marketed under the brand name, Suboxone, and proven to be effective in treating addiction to prescription pain medicines and other opium-related drugs.