Dr. Misao Kusuda MD
Psychiatrist | Psychiatry
20863 Stevens Creek Blvd Suite 580 Cupertino CA, 95014About
Dr. Misao Kusuda is a psychiatrist practicing in Cupertino, CA. Dr. Kusuda is a medical doctor specializing in the care of mental health patients. As a psychiatrist, Dr. Kusuda diagnoses and treats mental illnesses. Dr. Kusuda 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. Kusuda treats conditions like depression, anxiety, OCD, eating disorders, bipolar disorders, personality disorders, insomnia, ADD and other mental illnesses.
Education and Training
Northwestern Uniiversity 1979
Board Certification
Psychiatry and NeurologyAmerican Board of Psychiatry and NeurologyABPN
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Professional Memberships
- Member Physicians for Social Responsibility
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