Dr. David A Thompson M.D.
Psychiatrist | Psychiatry
767 Kailua Rd Suite 211 Kailua HI, 96734About
Dr. David Thompson is a psychiatrist practicing in Kailua, HI. Dr. Thompson is a medical doctor specializing in the care of mental health patients. As a psychiatrist, Dr. Thompson diagnoses and treats mental illnesses. Dr. Thompson 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. Thompson treats conditions like depression, anxiety, OCD, eating disorders, bipolar disorders, personality disorders, insomnia, ADD and other mental illnesses.
Education and Training
Medical College of Georgia at Georgia Regents University 1984
Board Certification
Psychiatry and NeurologyAmerican Board of Psychiatry and NeurologyABPN
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