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Dr. Lawrence T. Petrakis, M.D.
Psychiatrist
Dr. Lawrence Petrakis is a psychiatrist practicing in San Francisco, CA. Dr. Petrakis is a medical doctor specializing in the care of mental health patients. As a psychiatrist, Dr. Petrakis diagnoses and treats mental illnesses. Dr. Petrakis 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. Petrakis treats conditions like depression, anxiety, OCD, eating disorders, bipolar disorders, personality disorders, insomnia, ADD and other mental illnesses.
55 years
Experience
Dr. Lawrence T. Petrakis, M.D.
- San Francisco, CA
- Univ Of British Columbia- Fac Of Med- Vancouver- Bc- Canada
- Accepting new patients
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Is bipolar disorder curable?
Bipolar disorder is treatable, but at this point in time not curable. Curable means no symptoms ever again.
I am feeling very depressed, and have not had success with medication. What can be done to help me?
Medications, exercise, group therapy.
My husband has severe post traumatic stress disorder. What can be done to help him cope?
Augmented reality therapy.
Can a psychiatrist help someone who is losing their memory?
Yes, it depends on the cause.
