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Dr. Cathy Merle Rives M.D.

Psychiatrist | Psychiatry

5/5(4)
Student Health University Of Califo Santa Barbara CA, 93106
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About

Dr. Cathy Rives is a psychiatrist practicing in Santa Barbara, CA. Dr. Rives is a medical doctor specializing in the care of mental health patients. As a psychiatrist, Dr. Rives diagnoses and treats mental illnesses. Dr. Rives 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. Rives treats conditions like depression, anxiety, OCD, eating disorders, bipolar disorders, personality disorders, insomnia, ADD and other mental illnesses.

Education and Training

Rush Med Coll of Rush Univ, Chicago Il 1985

Board Certification

Psychiatry and NeurologyAmerican Board of Psychiatry and NeurologyABPN

Provider Details

FemaleEnglish 33 years of experience

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Dr. Cathy Merle Rives M.D.'s Practice location

Practice At Student Health University Of California

Student Health University Of Califo -
Santa Barbara, CA 93106
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Patient Experience with Dr. Rives


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Dr. Cathy Merle Rives M.D. has a rating of 5 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 4 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Psychiatrist in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.

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