Dr. Mary Poonen M.D.
Psychiatrist | Psychiatry
16052 Beach Blvd Suite 214 Huntington Beach CA, 92647About
Dr. Mary Poonen is a psychiatrist practicing in Huntington Beach, CA. Dr. Poonen is a medical doctor specializing in the care of mental health patients. As a psychiatrist, Dr. Poonen diagnoses and treats mental illnesses. Dr. Poonen 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. Poonen treats conditions like depression, anxiety, OCD, eating disorders, bipolar disorders, personality disorders, insomnia, ADD and other mental illnesses.
Education and Training
Madras Medical College 1974
Board Certification
Psychiatry and NeurologyAmerican Board of Psychiatry and NeurologyABPN
Provider Details
Treatments
- Bipolar Disorder
- Anxiety
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (adhd)
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