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Dr. Joshua Emanuel Pretsky M.D.
Psychiatrist | Psychiatry
11980 San Vicente Blvd Suite #910 Los Angeles CA, 90049About
Dr. Joshua Pretsky is a psychiatrist practicing in Los Angeles, CA. Dr. Pretsky is a medical doctor specializing in the care of mental health patients. As a psychiatrist, Dr. Pretsky diagnoses and treats mental illnesses. Dr. Pretsky 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. Pretsky 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 1995
University of California 1995
Board Certification
Psychiatry and NeurologyAmerican Board of Psychiatry and NeurologyABPN
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- Dr. Deborah K. Lucas D.O.4211 Avalon Blvd Los Angeles CA 90011
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PROVIDENCE SAINT JOHN'S HEALTH CENTERl
2121 SANTA MONICA BLVD SANTA MONICA CA 90404RONALD REAGAN U C L A MEDICAL CENTERl
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1250 16TH STREET SANTA MONICA CA 90404