Dr. Janet Medenwald M.D.
Psychiatrist | Psychiatry
1080 Emeline Ave Santa Cruz CA, 95060About
Dr. Janet Medenwald is a psychiatrist practicing in Santa Cruz, CA. Dr. Medenwald is a medical doctor specializing in the care of mental health patients. As a psychiatrist, Dr. Medenwald diagnoses and treats mental illnesses. Dr. Medenwald 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. Medenwald treats conditions like depression, anxiety, OCD, eating disorders, bipolar disorders, personality disorders, insomnia, ADD and other mental illnesses.
Education and Training
Univ of Wi Med Sch, Madison Wi 1981
Board Certification
Psychiatry and NeurologyAmerican Board of Psychiatry and NeurologyABPN
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