Dr. Michael Blumenfield MD, Psychiatrist
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Dr. Michael Blumenfield MD

Psychiatrist | Psychiatry

5901 Nita Ave Woodland Hills CA, 91367

About

Dr. Michael Blumenfield is a psychiatrist practicing in Woodland Hills, CA. Dr. Blumenfield is a medical doctor specializing in the care of mental health patients. As a psychiatrist, Dr. Blumenfield diagnoses and treats mental illnesses. Dr. Blumenfield 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. Blumenfield treats conditions like depression, anxiety, OCD,post traumatic stress eating disorders, bipolar disorders, personality disorders, sexual issues, insomnia, ADD and other mental illnesses.Dr. Blumenfield utilizes psychodynamic and psychoanalytic therapy as well as CBT, psychopharmacology and other techniques. 

Dr. Blumenfield has written and edited several textbooks. Recenlty he has a published a book for the general public titled Shrinktalk. For more information about this book go to Shrinktalkbook.com

 

Education and Training

State University of NY M.D. 1964

San Francisco General-Intern Internship 1966

Kings Cty Hosp Residency Psych Residency in Psychiatry 1968

NY Psychoanalytic Inst Psychoanalysis 1972

Board Certification

American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology

Psychosomatic Medicine (Psychiatry and Neurology)

Provider Details

MaleEnglish 53 years of experience
Dr. Michael Blumenfield MD
Dr. Michael Blumenfield MD's Expert Contributions
  • Narcissism by Michael Blumenfield, M.D.

    NarcissismThe legend is that Narcissus was a handsome Greek youth who rejected the desperate advances of the nymph Echo. As a punishment, he was doomed to fall in love with his own reflection in a pool of water. Unable to consummate his love, Narcissus was said to stare at his image in the pool hour...

Areas of expertise and specialization

Depression, Anxiety, Panic, Post Traumatic Stress, Relationship Issues, Sexual Problems, Personality Disorders, ADD and others

Faculty Titles & Positions

  • Sidney E. Frank Distinguished Professor Emeritus of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences NY Medical College 2000 - Present

Awards

  • Bruno Lima Award 2018 American Psychiatric Association 
  • View: mblumenfieldmd.com 2019 Numerous other awards 

Treatments

  • Bipolar Disorder, Dissociative Disorders, Geriatric Health And More

Professional Memberships

  • American Psychiatric Association ( Fellow & Past Speaker of the Assembly), American Academy of Psychoanalysis and Dynamic Psychiatry ( Fellow and Past President ).  
  • American College of Psychiatrists  

Charities and Philanthropic Endeavors

  • Private

Areas of research

Please see mblumenfieldmd.com

Dr. Michael Blumenfield MD's Practice location

Michael Blumenfield

5901 Nita Ave -
Woodland Hills, CA 91367
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