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Dr. James Rafael Pitts M.D.
Psychiatrist | Psychiatry
10333 EL CAMINO REAL ATASCADERO CA, 93422About
Dr. James Pitts is a psychiatrist practicing in Visalia, CA. Dr. Pitts is a medical doctor specializing in the care of mental health patients. As a psychiatrist, Dr. Pitts diagnoses and treats mental illnesses. Dr. Pitts 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. Pitts treats conditions like depression, anxiety, OCD, eating disorders, bipolar disorders, personality disorders, insomnia, ADD and other mental illnesses.
Education and Training
Univ De San Carlos, Fac De Cien Med, Guatemala 1975
University of San Carlos/ Health Services Department 1975
Board Certification
Psychiatry and NeurologyAmerican Board of Psychiatry and NeurologyABPN
Provider Details
Dr. James Rafael Pitts M.D.'s Practice location
Practice At 1019 N Demaree St Suite A
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