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Dr. Alexandra Lynn Spessot M.D.
Psychiatrist | Psychiatry
16244 S Military Trl Suite 325 Delray Beach FL, 33484About
Dr. Alexandra Spessot is a psychiatrist practicing in Delray Beach, FL. Dr. Spessot is a medical doctor specializing in the care of mental health patients. As a psychiatrist, Dr. Spessot diagnoses and treats mental illnesses. Dr. Spessot 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. Spessot treats conditions like depression, anxiety, OCD, eating disorders, bipolar disorders, personality disorders, insomnia, ADD and other mental illnesses.
Education and Training
Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons 2005
Board Certification
Psychiatry and NeurologyAmerican Board of Psychiatry and NeurologyABPN
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Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (ptsd)
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Nearby Providers
- Dr. Charles Alex Raele M.D.14000 S Military Trl Delray Beach FL 33484
- Dr. Ann M Laughlin MD16158 S Military Trl Delray Beach FL 33484
- Dr. Irl L Extein M.D.16244 Military Trl Delray Beach FL 33484
- Jawad Daud M.D.14000 S Military Trl Delray Beach FL 33484
- Dr. Pierre Andre MD16244 Military Trl Delray Beach FL 33484
- Dr. Josefina Manzano M.D.16158 Military Trl Delray Beach FL 33484
Nearest Hospitals
DELRAY MEDICAL CENTERl
5352 LINTON BLVD DELRAY BEACH FL 33484BETHESDA HOSPITAL EASTl
2815 S SEACREST BLVD BOYNTON BEACH FL 33435DUKE UNIVERSITY HOSPITALl
PO BOX 3814 DUMC ERWIN RD DURHAM NC 27710DUKE REGIONAL HOSPITALl
3643 N ROXBORO ROAD DURHAM NC 27704