25 Results for Addiction Psychiatry near San Diego, CA
Learn more about Addiction Psychiatry Specialists and how to choose the right one for you
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 25 specialists practicing Addiction Psychiatry in San Diego, CA with an overall average rating of 3.9 stars. There are 5 hospitals near San Diego, CA with affiliated Addiction Psychiatry specialists, including UCSD Medical Center - Hillcrest, Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla and Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego.
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Dr. Angelo Asheh, MD
Specialty: Addiction Medicine5575 Ruffin Rd Ste 100San Diego, CA 921231.4 mi awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
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5575 Ruffin Rd Ste 100San Diego, CA 921231.4 mi awayDr. Jerry Ayers, MD
Specialty: Addiction Psychiatry8322 Clairemont Mesa BlvdSan Diego, CA 921111.3 mi awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
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Specialty: Child & Adolescent Psychiatry4540 Kearny Villa Rd Ste 117San Diego, CA 921230.8 mi away4540 Kearny Villa Rd Ste 117San Diego, CA 921230.8 mi awayDr. Harve Meskin, ED.D
Specialty: Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation2707 Congress St Ste 2LSan Diego, CA 921105.8 mi awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
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2707 Congress St Ste 2LSan Diego, CA 921105.8 mi awayDr. Carla Marienfeld, MD
Specialty: Addiction Psychiatry8950 Villa La Jolla Dr Ste C207La Jolla, CA 920376.9 mi awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
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8950 Villa La Jolla Dr Ste C207La Jolla, CA 920376.9 mi awayDr. Jessica Sperber, MD
Specialty: Psychiatry8950 Villa La Jolla Dr Ste B223La Jolla, CA 920376.6 mi awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
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8950 Villa La Jolla Dr Ste B223La Jolla, CA 920376.6 mi awayDr. Katherine Riva, MD
Specialty: Addiction Psychiatry3420 Kenyon StSan Diego, CA 921106.6 mi awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
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3420 Kenyon StSan Diego, CA 921106.6 mi awayDr. Long Nguyen, MD
Specialty: Addiction Psychiatry3420 Kenyon StSan Diego, CA 921106.6 mi awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
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3420 Kenyon StSan Diego, CA 921106.6 mi awayDr. Daniel Anderson, MD
Specialty: Psychiatry4009 Park Blvd Ste 212San Diego, CA 921034.6 mi awayPatients Tell Us:- Explains conditions well
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4009 Park Blvd Ste 212San Diego, CA 921034.6 mi awayDr. Clark Smith, MD
Specialty: Addiction Psychiatry9246 Lightwave Ave Ste 320San Diego, CA 921230.8 mi away9246 Lightwave Ave Ste 320San Diego, CA 921230.8 mi awayDr. Howard Moss, MD
Specialty: Addiction Psychiatry1150 Silverado StLa Jolla, CA 920378.3 mi awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
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1150 Silverado StLa Jolla, CA 920378.3 mi awayDr. Krista Roybal, MD
Specialty: Addiction Psychiatry4520 Executive Dr Ste 225San Diego, CA 921216.1 mi away4520 Executive Dr Ste 225San Diego, CA 921216.1 mi awayDr. Nick Mellos, MD
Specialty: Addiction Psychiatry8810 Rio San Diego DrSan Diego, CA 921082.8 mi awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
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8810 Rio San Diego DrSan Diego, CA 921082.8 mi awayDr. Daniel Brockett, MD
Specialty: Psychiatry1350 Columbia St Ste 800SANSan Diego, CA 921017.0 mi awayPatients Tell Us:- Employs friendly staff
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1350 Columbia St Ste 800SANSan Diego, CA 921017.0 mi awayDr. David Gilder, MD
Specialty: Addiction Psychiatry5405 Morehouse Dr Ste 100San Diego, CA 921216.6 mi away5405 Morehouse Dr Ste 100San Diego, CA 921216.6 mi awayDr. Kimberly Fitzgerald, MD
Specialty: Addiction Psychiatry3420 Kenyon StSan Diego, CA 921106.6 mi awayPatients Tell Us:- Employs friendly staff
3420 Kenyon StSan Diego, CA 921106.6 mi awayDr. Arvin Mirow, MD
Specialty: Addiction Psychiatry3252 Holiday Ct Ste 112La Jolla, CA 920376.8 mi awayPatients Tell Us:- Offers Telehealth
3252 Holiday Ct Ste 112La Jolla, CA 920376.8 mi awayDr. Douglas Ziedonis, MD
Specialty: Addiction Psychiatry9500 GILMAN DRLa Jolla, CA 920937.3 mi away9500 GILMAN DRLa Jolla, CA 920937.3 mi awayDr. Jon Stiffler, MD
Specialty: Addiction Psychiatry8950 Villa La Jolla Dr Ste C101La Jolla, CA 920376.9 mi awayPatients Tell Us:- Offers Telehealth
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8950 Villa La Jolla Dr Ste C101La Jolla, CA 920376.9 mi awayDr. Claudio Cabrejos, MD
Specialty: Addiction Psychiatry823 Gateway Center WaySan Diego, CA 921027.1 mi away823 Gateway Center WaySan Diego, CA 921027.1 mi awayDr. Seda Gragossian, PHD
Specialty: Psychology5935 Cornerstone Ct WSan Diego, CA 921216.4 mi awayPatients Tell Us:- Offers Telehealth
5935 Cornerstone Ct WSan Diego, CA 921216.4 mi awaySteven Huerta, PMHNP-BC
Specialty: Addiction Psychiatry6215 Ferris Sq Ste 140San Diego, CA 921215.9 mi away6215 Ferris Sq Ste 140San Diego, CA 921215.9 mi awayDr. Penny Randall, MD
Specialty: Addiction Psychiatry3853 Rosecrans StSan Diego, CA 921106.0 mi away3853 Rosecrans StSan Diego, CA 921106.0 mi awayDr. John Knox Jr, DO
Specialty: Addiction Psychiatry3420 Kenyon StSan Diego, CA 921106.6 mi away3420 Kenyon StSan Diego, CA 921106.6 mi awayDr. Arthur Brody, MD
Specialty: Addiction Psychiatry3350 La Jolla Village DrSan Diego, CA 921616.8 mi away3350 La Jolla Village DrSan Diego, CA 921616.8 mi away