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Dr. Edna S. Rivera MD
Psychiatrist | Psychiatry
3900 Lakeville Hwy Petaluma CA, 94954About
Dr. Edna Rivera is a psychiatrist practicing in Petaluma, CA. Dr. Rivera is a medical doctor specializing in the care of mental health patients. As a psychiatrist, Dr. Rivera diagnoses and treats mental illnesses. Dr. Rivera 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. Rivera treats conditions like depression, anxiety, OCD, eating disorders, bipolar disorders, personality disorders, insomnia, ADD and other mental illnesses.
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Nearby Providers
- Dr. Ken Weinstock M.D.1179 N Mcdowell Blvd Petaluma CA 94954
- Dr. Tamar Marietta Seiver MD1301 Southpoint Blvd Petaluma CA 94954
- Dr. Sophie Aneson-macleon M.D.1360 N Mcdowell Blvd Petaluma CA 94954
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400 N MCDOWELL BLVD PETALUMA CA 94954