
Dr. Lauren Marie Kofod MD
Psychiatrist | Psychiatry
40 Timberline Dr Lemont IL, 60439About
Dr. Lauren Kofod is a psychiatrist practicing in Lemont, IL. Dr. Kofod is a medical doctor specializing in the care of mental health patients. As a psychiatrist, Dr. Kofod diagnoses and treats mental illnesses. Dr. Kofod 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. Kofod treats conditions like depression, anxiety, OCD, eating disorders, bipolar disorders, personality disorders, insomnia, ADD and other mental illnesses.
Education and Training
Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania 2004
Board Certification
Psychiatry and NeurologyAmerican Board of Psychiatry and NeurologyABPN- Psychosomatic Medicine
Provider Details
Treatments
- Bipolar Disorder
- Anxiety
- Eating Disorders
- Anorexia
- Opiate Dependence
- Bulimia Nervosa
Dr. Lauren Marie Kofod MD's Practice location
Practice At 40 Timberline Dr
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Nearby Providers
- Dr. Paragini K Chandarana M.D.15505 E 127th St Lemont IL 60439
- Mr. Sharad Gupta M.D.106 Stephen St Lemont IL 60439
- Dr. Deborah Cano M.D.40 Timberline Dr Lemont IL 60439
- Amishi Harshad Mehta M.D.14142 131st St Lemont IL 60439
- Dr. Kimberly Dawn Dennis M.D.40 Timberline Dr Lemont IL 60439
Nearest Hospitals
SILVER CROSS HOSPITAL AND MEDICAL CENTERSl
1900 SILVER CROSS BLVD NEW LENOX IL 60451EDWARD HOSPITALl
801 SOUTH WASHINGTON NAPERVILLE IL 60540ADVENTIST BOLINGBROOK HOSPITALl
500 REMINGTON BOULEVARD BOLINGBROOK IL 60440