Dr. Gail Greenspan M.D.
Psychiatrist | Psychiatry
255 S 17th St Suite 2900 Philadelphia PA, 19103About
Dr. Gail Greenspan is a psychiatrist practicing in Philadelphia, PA. Dr. Greenspan is a medical doctor specializing in the care of mental health patients. As a psychiatrist, Dr. Greenspan diagnoses and treats mental illnesses. Dr. Greenspan 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. Greenspan treats conditions like depression, anxiety, OCD, eating disorders, bipolar disorders, personality disorders, insomnia, ADD and other mental illnesses.
Education and Training
Jefferson Med Coll-Thos Jefferson Univ, Philadelphia Pa 1980
Board Certification
Psychiatry and NeurologyAmerican Board of Psychiatry and NeurologyABPN
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