Dr Andrea Boros-Lavack

Dr Andrea Boros-Lavack is an experienced psychiatrist based in Toowoomba, Queensland. She completed her psychiatric training in New Zealand in 2003 and is a Fellow of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists (RANZCP). With over 15 years of experience, Dr Boros-Lavack has been practicing as a private psychiatrist in Toowoomba since 2007.

Dr Boros-Lavack's expertise lies in the field of general adult psychiatry, treating all psychiatric disorders from patients aged 13 years and over. She is certified in the treatment of resistant depression and has a special interest in the treatment of schizophrenia. Dr Boros-Lavack is also well-versed in various therapeutic approaches, including cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, and supportive psychotherapy.

In addition to her private practice, Dr Boros-Lavack has held the position of Administration and Consultation Liaison Consultant Psychiatrist for the Acute and Community Mental Health Service at Toowoomba Hospital. This experience has provided her with valuable insights into the management of complex psychiatric cases.

Dr Boros-Lavack is dedicated to providing high-quality care to her patients. She is available for telehealth consultations, ensuring accessibility and convenience for those unable to visit her in person. Moreover, she has extensive experience working with diverse populations, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander individuals, doctors and medical students, individuals with intellectual disabilities, the LGBTQ+ community, Maori individuals, military veterans, and those with physical disabilities.

With a wide range of expertises, Dr Boros-Lavack offers comprehensive assessments and treatments for various mental health conditions. These include addiction, ADHD, anxiety disorders, autism spectrum disorders, bipolar disorder, brain injury, depression, eating disorders, psychosis, and post-traumatic stress disorder, among others. She is also skilled in providing psychotherapy, utilizing approaches such as mindfulness, motivational interviewing, interpersonal therapy, and psychodynamic psychotherapy.

Dr Boros-Lavack has admitting privileges at St Andrews Private Hospital Toowoomba and Caloundra Private Clinic, and she is also able to provide electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) if required. Her dedication to patient care extends to being available for COVID-19 healthcare workers through group work or therapy.