Dr. Hector Britto MD
Psychiatrist | Psychiatry
2211 BALSAN WAY WELLINGTON FL, 33414About
Dr. Hector Britto is a psychiatrist practicing in Fort Lauderdale, FL. Dr. Britto is a medical doctor specializing in the care of mental health patients. As a psychiatrist, Dr. Britto diagnoses and treats mental illnesses. Dr. Britto 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. Britto treats conditions like depression, anxiety, OCD, eating disorders, bipolar disorders, personality disorders, insomnia, ADD and other mental illnesses.
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