
Dr. Sandra Mae Swenby MD
Psychiatrist | Psychiatry
325 E. Pioneer Ave. Puyallup WA, 98372About
Dr. Sandra Swenby is a psychiatrist practicing in Puyallup, WA. Dr. Swenby is a medical doctor specializing in the care of mental health patients. As a psychiatrist, Dr. Swenby diagnoses and treats mental illnesses. Dr. Swenby 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. Swenby treats conditions like depression, anxiety, OCD, eating disorders, bipolar disorders, personality disorders, insomnia, ADD and other mental illnesses.
Education and Training
Univ of Wi Med Sch, Madison Wi 1976
Board Certification
Psychiatry and NeurologyAmerican Board of Psychiatry and NeurologyABPN- Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
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MULTICARE AUBURN MEDICAL CENTERl
202 NORTH DIVISION STREET PLAZA ONE AUBURN WA 98001MULTICARE GOOD SAMARITAN HOSPITALl
401 15TH AVENUE SE PUYALLUP WA 98372ST FRANCIS COMMUNITY HOSPITALl
34515 9TH AVENUE SOUTH FEDERAL WAY WA 98003