Dr. Faith B Midwood M.D.
Psychiatrist | Psychiatry
300 N Lawrence St Philadelphia PA, 19106About
Dr. Faith Midwood is a psychiatrist practicing in Philadelphia, PA. Dr. Midwood is a medical doctor specializing in the care of mental health patients. As a psychiatrist, Dr. Midwood diagnoses and treats mental illnesses. Dr. Midwood 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. Midwood treats conditions like depression, anxiety, OCD, eating disorders, bipolar disorders, personality disorders, insomnia, ADD and other mental illnesses.
Education and Training
Temple Univ Sch of Med, Philadelphia Pa 1965
Temple University School of Medicine 1965
Board Certification
Psychiatry and NeurologyAmerican Board of Psychiatry and NeurologyABPN
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