Dr. Mary Foster M.D.
Psychiatrist | Psychiatry
American Lake Veterans Administration 9600 Veterans Drive Tacoma WA, 98493About
Dr. Mary Foster is a psychiatrist practicing in Tacoma, WA. Dr. Foster is a medical doctor specializing in the care of mental health patients. As a psychiatrist, Dr. Foster diagnoses and treats mental illnesses. Dr. Foster 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. Foster treats conditions like depression, anxiety, OCD, eating disorders, bipolar disorders, personality disorders, insomnia, ADD and other mental illnesses.
Education and Training
Med Coll of Wi, Milwaukee Wi 1982
Board Certification
Psychiatry and NeurologyAmerican Board of Psychiatry and NeurologyABPN
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Dr. Todd Clemens M.D.9600 VETERANS DR TACOMA WA 98493![]()
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