15 Results forAddiction Psychiatrists near Berkeley, CA
Learn more about Addiction Psychiatrists and how to choose the right one for you
Learn more about Addiction Psychiatrists
An addiction psychiatrist specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of substance abuse and the mental health conditions that accompany it. Addiction psychiatrists treat people of all ages who have addictions to illegal drugs, alcohol, and prescription medications complicated by coexisting mental health disorders, such as depression, bipolar disorder, or schizophrenia.
An addiction psychiatrist typically:
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Evaluates a patient’s medical history, history of substances the patient is using or has used, and mental health status
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Diagnoses psychiatric diseases and conditions including substance addiction, depression, dementia, bipolar disorder, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder, personality disorders, sleep disorders, and eating disorder
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Assesses a person’s ability to perform everyday living activities, such as eating, dressing and driving
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Orders and interprets laboratory and imaging tests
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Provides comprehensive substance abuse treatment and addiction therapy, such as talk therapy. In some cases, the doctor will refer patients to a dedicated addiction therapist for more frequent counseling sessions.
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Prescribes medications, helps manage their usage, determines if the medication is working, and monitors side effects
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Provides detoxification treatment to safely wean patients off the substances
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Consults with other members of a patient’s medical team including primary care doctors, neurologists, neuropsychologists, social workers, home healthcare nurses, and occupational therapists
- Conducts involuntary commitment and psychiatric treatment when necessary
Addiction psychiatrists may also be known by the following names: addictionologist, addiction doctor, and substance abuse doctor.
There are 15 specialists practicing Addiction Psychiatry in Berkeley, CA with an overall average rating of 3.7 stars. There are 6 hospitals near Berkeley, CA with affiliated Addiction Psychiatry specialists, including Contra Costa Regional Medical Center, Englewood Health and Highland Hospital.
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Dr. Lynn Bertram, MD
Specialty: Addiction Psychiatry1 Camino Sobrante Ste 212Orinda, CA 945634.4 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
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Dr. Sharone Abramowitz, MD
Specialty: Addiction Psychiatry3830 Piedmont AveOakland, CA 946113.3 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
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Specialty: Addiction Psychiatry1901 Harrison StOakland, CA 946124.4 miles awayDr. Monika Koch, MD
Specialty: Addiction Psychiatry1800 Harrison St Fl 7Oakland, CA 946124.4 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Offers Telehealth
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Dr. Vinod Suresh, MD
Specialty: Addiction Psychiatry600 California St Ste 15-019San Francisco, CA 941089.1 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Offers Telehealth
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Dr. Thomas Gonda, MD
Specialty: Addiction Psychiatry2220 Mountain Blvd Ste 240Oakland, CA 946114.7 miles awayDr. Eugene Kimn, MD
Specialty: Addiction Psychiatry490 Post St Ste 1043San Francisco, CA 941029.5 miles awayDr. David Pating, MD
Specialty: Addiction Psychiatry1800 Harrison St Fl 7Oakland, CA 946124.4 miles awayDr. Corinna Gamez, MD
Specialty: Addiction Psychiatry901 CLAY STOakland, CA 946074.7 miles awayDr. Omar Elhaj, MD
Specialty: Addiction Psychiatry1080 Marina Village Pkwy Ste 100Alameda, CA 945015.8 miles awayDr. Kalyan Rao, MD
Specialty: Addiction Psychiatry490 Post StSan Francisco, CA 941029.5 miles awayDr. John Moranville, MD
Specialty: Addiction Psychiatry3527 Mt Diablo BlvdLafayette, CA 945498.4 miles awayDr. Douglas Tucker, MD
Specialty: Addiction Psychiatry2887 College Ave Ste 108Berkeley, CA 947051.2 miles awayDr. Michael Ascher, MD
Specialty: Addiction Psychiatry1515 EL SOMBROLafayette, CA 945499.5 miles awayDr. Pernilla Schweitzer, MD
Specialty: Addiction Psychiatry490 Post St Ste 1043San Francisco, CA 941029.5 miles away