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Dr. Penelope J Hooks M.D.

Psychiatrist | Psychiatry

5555 Morningside Dr Suite 211a Houston TX, 77005

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Dr. Penelope Hooks is a psychiatrist practicing in Houston, TX. Dr. Hooks is a medical doctor specializing in the care of mental health patients. As a psychiatrist, Dr. Hooks diagnoses and treats mental illnesses. Dr. Hooks 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. Hooks treats conditions like depression, anxiety, OCD, eating disorders, bipolar disorders, personality disorders, insomnia, ADD and other mental illnesses.

Education and Training

The University of Texas School of Medicine at San Antonio 1975

Board Certification

AnesthesiologyAmerican Board of AnesthesiologyABA

Psychiatry and NeurologyAmerican Board of Psychiatry and NeurologyABPN

Provider Details

FemaleEnglish

Expert Publications

Data provided by the National Library of Medicine

Dr. Penelope J Hooks M.D.'s Practice location

Dr. Penelope Hooks, MD

5555 Morningside Dr Suite 211a -
Houston, TX 77005
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Penelope Hooks

3311 Richmond Ave Suite 330 -
Houston, TX 77098
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