Dr. David W Trader M.D.
Geriatric Psychiatrist | Geriatric Psychiatry
9911 W Pico Blvd Suite 1460 Los Angeles CA, 90035About
Dr. David Trader is a geriatric psychiatrist practicing in Los Angeles, CA. Dr. Trader specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of mental disorders, particularly in older adults. Patients who visit geriatric psychiatrists typically look for help with problems like memory loss, depression, difficulty coping with change, stress, dementia, anxiety and more. Older adults may also experience emotional distress after being diagnosed with a disease as well. Dr. Trader helps patients after a comprehensive diagnostic exam so the root of their problems can be treated.
Education and Training
Duke University School of Medicine M.D. 1981
Stanford University B.S. 1977
Board Certification
Psychiatry and NeurologyAmerican Board of Psychiatry and NeurologyABPN
Psychiatry and NeurologyAmerican Board of Psychiatry and NeurologyABPN- Geriatric Psychiatry
Provider Details
Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of MedicineAwards
- Top Doctor 2012 LA Chamber of Commerce
- Healthgrades Honor Roll Healthgrades
- Southern California Super Doctors 2008-17 Southern California
- Patients' Choice Award 2012-15 Patients' Choice
- On-Time Doctor Award 2014-15 On-Time Doctor
- Regional Top Doctors Regional
Treatments
- Dementia/alzheimer’s Disease
- Anxiety
- Major Depressive Disorder
- Psychosis
- Mild Cognitive Impairment
- Electroconvulsive Therapy (ect)
Professional Memberships
- Professional Member American Psychiatric Association
- Professional Member Southern California Psychiatric Society
- Professional Member American Medical Association
- Professional Member American Association for Geriatric Psychiatry
- Professional Member Los Angeles County Medical Association
- Professional Member California Medical Association
- Professional Member American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine
Fellowships
- UCLA Neuropsychiatric Institute Geriatric Psychiatry 1987
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