Meet our Doctors

Michael Vergare, MD

Specialties:
Geriatric psychiatry
General psychiatry
Community psychiatry
Medical education

Education and experience:
Medical School: Hahnemann Medical College and Hospital
Residency: Hahnemann Medical College and Hospital

Awards:
Recipient of the 2007 Bell of Hope Award presented by Mental Health Association of Southeastern Pennsylvania

Dr. Vergare was appointed Chairman of Psychiatry at Thomas Jefferson University on November 1, 1998. He is also the Chairman of the Department of Psychiatry at Albert Einstein Medical Center and Belmont Center for Comprehensive Treatment since July 1, 1995. Prior to that, he served as Associate Chairman for the Department of Psychiatry at Albert Einstein Medical Center since January, 1984. He has served as Deputy Chair and Professor of Psychiatry at the Temple School of Medicine, Vice-president of the AEMC medical staff, President of the District Branch of the Psychiatric Physicians of Pennsylvania and President of the Philadelphia Psychiatric Society, among other offices. He currently serves on the board of the Governor’s Advisory Board and OHMSAS. Dr. Vergare received his BA from LaSalle College in Philadelphia and his MD from Hahnemann Medical College and Hospital where he also completed his residency training. He is board certified in general psychiatry, geriatric psychiatry and administrative psychiatry. His special interests include community psychiatry, medical education, and the interface of physical and psychiatric disorders.