Dr. Beth Tumarkin is a board-certified psychiatrist and the current Director of Clinical Services at Tranquil Shores. She joined the team in 2011 and has since been dedicated to providing individualized, compassionate care. Dr. Tumarkin approaches each client as a unique individual, taking the time to truly understand their experiences. She develops tailored treatment recommendations and maintains regular follow-up appointments throughout their stay at Tranquil Shores. Her emphasis on educating clients about the nuances of various treatment options fosters both motivation and adherence to care plans.
Dr. Tumarkin graduated from the University of South Florida College of Medicine in 1998, and completed her residency in Adult Psychiatry with a Fellowship in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry in 2003. She took a position with a Florida Assertive Community Treatment (FACT) team, working with profoundly and chronically ill patients. Due to her Child and Adolescent Fellowship and the FACT team position, Dr. Tumarkin is extremely aware of the role trauma plays in mental illness and addiction and makes treatment recommendations accordingly.
Dr. Tumarkin has been married for 24 years, has 5 daughters, 4 of whom still live at home, and spends her time driving various kids to soccer practice and trainings. She makes her own pizza dough from scratch and has made some killer cinnamon rolls and pretzels. Her perfect day would include paddle boarding, sushi, and reading a book in a shady hammock.
