Dr. Robert S. Hoffman MD
Psychiatrist | Psychiatry
23123 Ventura Blvd 100 Woodland Hills CA, 91364About
Dr. Robert Hoffman is a psychiatrist practicing in Woodland Hills, CA. Dr. Hoffman is a medical doctor specializing in the care of mental health patients. As a psychiatrist, Dr. Hoffman diagnoses and treats mental illnesses. Dr. Hoffman may treat patients through a variety of methods including medications, psychotherapy or talk therapy, psychosocial interventions and more, depending on each individual case. Different medications that a psychiatrist might prescribe include antidepressants, antipsychotic mediations, mood stabilizers, stimulants, sedatives and hypnotics. Dr. Hoffman treats conditions like depression, anxiety, OCD, eating disorders, bipolar disorders, personality disorders, insomnia, ADD and other mental illnesses.
Education and Training
Albert Einstein College of Medicine - Yeshiva University 1969
Board Certification
Psychiatry and NeurologyAmerican Board of Psychiatry and NeurologyABPN
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Dr. Robert S. Hoffman MD's Expert Contributions
I'm having some severe chest pain with anxiety. Is this dangerous? What could it be?
Rarely READ MORE
Sudden mental fatigue--what can it be?
Get evaluated by a mental health professional READ MORE
I think I may be depressed. What do I do?
Get evaluated READ MORE
At night, thinking prevents me from sleeping. Can I do anything about it?
Common symptom of anxiety which can be treated with CBT, hypnotherapy and/or medication. READ MORE
My son has Asperger's Syndrome. How is it treated?
Behavioral interventions by professionals and family, medications if indicated for various symptoms and/or types of behaviors. READ MORE
Privacy and confidentiality with caregivers
If he or his conservator signs permission READ MORE
Is negative thinking a disease?
Yes, could be a symptom of depression so get evaluated by a psychiatrist or other mental health professional. READ MORE
Vivid daydreams
Evaluation by a mental health professional. READ MORE
I think I started binge eating. Is it a mental disorder?
That sounds like it could be hormonal and I would first check with a primary care physician or an endocrinologist. READ MORE
Is it safe to drink alcohol while taking Zoloft?
Yes, while all psychotropics caution against imbibing alcohol while taking them, and there is a theoretical danger of combining CNS depressants, many medications can be taken without precluding consumption of alcohol in moderation. The real danger arises primarily from mixing alcohol with benzodiazepines and opiates, then from mixing alcohol with anticonvulsants and hypnotics ("downers"). READ MORE
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