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Dr. Helen Ratico, MD

Child & Adolescent Psychiatry•Female•Age 70

Dr. Ratico

Ucsc Student Health Center

1156 High St Santa Cruz, CA 95064

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Dr. Helen Ratico, MD is a Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Specialist in Santa Cruz, CA and has over 48 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from Jefferson Medical College Of Thomas Jefferson University, Thomas Jefferson University medical school in 1973. Be sure to call ahead with Dr. Ratico to book an appointment.

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No malpractice claims found for California
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Dr. Ratico's Top Procedures and Conditions

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Autism
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Dr. Ratico treats Autism more than 67% of her peers

Dr. Ratico treats this condition more than 67% of her peers

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Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
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Dr. Ratico treats Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) more than 65% of her peers

Dr. Ratico treats this condition more than 65% of her peers

Adjustment Disorder
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Dr. Ratico treats Adjustment Disorder more than 62% of her peers

Dr. Ratico treats this condition more than 62% of her peers

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Dr. Ratico's conditions and procedures:

  • ADHD and-or ADD
  • Adjustment Disorder
  • Alcohol-Induced Mental Disorders
  • Anxiety
  • Autism
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Borderline Personality Disorder
  • Cyclothymia (Chronic Mood Disorder)
  • Drug-Induced Mental Disorders
  • Dysthymia (Chronic Depression)
  • Dysthymia and Cyclothymia (Mood Disorders)
  • Eating Disorders
  • Impulse Control Disorders
  • Major Depressive Disorder
  • Nondependent Antidepressant Abuse
  • Nondependent Drug and Alcohol Abuse
  • Personality Disorders
  • Phobia
  • Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Psychiatric Diseases
  • Psychiatric Evaluation
  • Psychosis
  • Psychosis Due to Mental Illness
  • Psychotherapy and Psychophysiological Therapy (incl. Biofeedback)
  • Schizoaffective Disorder
  • Schizophrenia
  • Schizophreniform and Schizoaffective Disorder

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About Me

Biography

Dr. Helen Ratico, MD is a Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Specialist in Santa Cruz, CA and has over 48 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated...Read more

Specialties

  • Child & Adolescent Psychiatry

Board Certifications

  • Child Psychiatry
  • Internal Medicine
  • Psychiatry
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Education

1973
Jefferson Medical College Of Thomas Jefferson University, Thomas Jefferson University
Medical School

Awards

  • Healthgrades Honor Roll
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What are Dr. Helen Ratico, MD's top areas of care?

Dr. Ratico frequently treats Autism, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), and Adjustment Disorder . See all procedures and conditions Dr. Ratico treats.

Where is Dr. Helen Ratico, MD's office located?

Dr. Ratico's office is located at 1156 High St, Santa Cruz, CA 95064. Find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.

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Ucsc Student Health Center1156 High St Santa Cruz, CA 95064
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