Dr. Shawki Haffar M.D.
Psychiatrist | Psychiatry
150 W 7th St San Pedro CA, 90731About
Dr. Shawki Haffar is a psychiatrist practicing in San Pedro, CA. Dr. Haffar is a medical doctor specializing in the care of mental health patients. As a psychiatrist, Dr. Haffar diagnoses and treats mental illnesses. Dr. Haffar 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. Haffar treats conditions like depression, anxiety, OCD, eating disorders, bipolar disorders, personality disorders, insomnia, ADD and other mental illnesses.
Education and Training
Univ of Ca, Los Angeles, Ucla Sch of Med, Los Angeles Ca 1974
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