Carmencita Temprosa-Lanez, MD

Dr. Carmencita Temprosa-Lanez, MD, is a distinguished psychiatrist practicing in Hopelawn, New Jersey. She provides comprehensive care to patients with mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders, combining evidence-based treatments with a compassionate approach. In addition to her private practice, Dr. Temprosa-Lanez is affiliated with Hackensack Meridian Health Raritan Bay Medical Center, where she contributes to delivering high-quality psychiatric care to the community. Fluent in both English and Tagalog, she is able to serve a diverse patient population with understanding and empathy.

After earning her medical degree from the University of the Philippines College of Medicine in 1978, Dr. Temprosa-Lanez relocated to the United States to complete her psychiatry residencies at Ancora Psychiatric Hospital and Cabrini Medical Center. With over four decades of clinical experience, she has developed extensive expertise in treating conditions such as bipolar disorder, depression, and anxiety disorders. Her practice emphasizes individualized treatment plans, thorough psychiatric evaluations, and a careful combination of medication and psychotherapy to achieve optimal patient outcomes.

Throughout her career, Dr. Temprosa-Lanez has been recognized for her excellence in patient care. She is a multiple recipient of the Patients’ Choice Award and the Compassionate Doctor Recognition, highlighting her dedication and professionalism. Her long-standing commitment to mental health, combined with her clinical expertise, has made her a trusted psychiatrist in the New Jersey community.

• University of the Philippines College of Medicine - MD

• American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology- Psychiatry
• NJ State Medical License certificate

• Patients’ Choice Award (2012, 2013)
• Compassionate Doctor Recognition (2012, 2013, 2020)