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Dr. Mark Ashton Ritchie M.D., Psychiatrist
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Dr. Mark Ashton Ritchie M.D.

Psychiatrist | Psychiatry

4/5(17)
16450 Los Gatos Blvd Suite 112 Los Gatos CA, 95032
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4/5

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

Education and Training

La State Univ Sch of Med In New Orleans, New Orleans La 1988

Board Certification

Psychiatry and NeurologyAmerican Board of Psychiatry and NeurologyABPN

Provider Details

MaleEnglish 29 years of experience

Dr. Mark Ashton Ritchie M.D.'s Practice location

Practice At 16450 Los Gatos Blvd Suite 112

16450 Los Gatos Blvd Suite 112 -
Los Gatos, CA 95032
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Fax: 408-402-0950

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Patient Experience with Dr. Ritchie


4.0

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Dr. Mark Ashton Ritchie M.D. has a rating of 4 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 17 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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