Dr. Mauricio Cortina M.D.
Psychiatrist | Psychiatry
8737 Colesville Rd Suite #303 Silver Spring MD, 20910Rating
5/5
About
Dr. Mauricio Cortina is a psychiatrist practicing in Silver Spring, MD. Dr. Cortina is a medical doctor specializing in the care of mental health patients. As a psychiatrist, Dr. Cortina diagnoses and treats mental illnesses. Dr. Cortina 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. Cortina treats conditions like depression, anxiety, OCD, eating disorders, bipolar disorders, personality disorders, insomnia, ADD and other mental illnesses.
Education and Training
Univ Nacl Auto De Mexico, Fac De Med, Mexico Df, Mexico 1970
Universidad Nacional Autonoma de Honduras Facultad de Ciencias Medicas 1970
Board Certification
Psychiatry and NeurologyAmerican Board of Psychiatry and NeurologyABPN
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