Dr. Josefina Penas-ouano M.D.
Psychiatrist | Psychiatry
3309 Sw 34th Cir Ocala FL, 34474About
Dr. Josefina Penas-ouano is a psychiatrist practicing in Ocala, FL. Dr. Penas-ouano is a medical doctor specializing in the care of mental health patients. As a psychiatrist, Dr. Penas-ouano diagnoses and treats mental illnesses. Dr. Penas-ouano 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. Penas-ouano treats conditions like depression, anxiety, OCD, eating disorders, bipolar disorders, personality disorders, insomnia, ADD and other mental illnesses.
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