Dr. Michael G. Essex M.D.
Psychiatrist | Psychiatry
1600 E BELLE TER BAKERSFIELD CA, 93307About
Dr. Michael Essex is a psychiatrist practicing in San Diego, CA. Dr. Essex is a medical doctor specializing in the care of mental health patients. As a psychiatrist, Dr. Essex diagnoses and treats mental illnesses. Dr. Essex 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. Essex treats conditions like depression, anxiety, OCD, eating disorders, bipolar disorders, personality disorders, insomnia, ADD and other mental illnesses.
Education and Training
Univ of Ne Coll of Med, Omaha Ne 1985
Board Certification
Psychiatry and NeurologyAmerican Board of Psychiatry and NeurologyABPN
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