Dr. James Peightel M.D.
Psychiatrist | Psychiatry
6834 Wayne Ave Philadelphia PA, 19119About
Dr. James Peightel is a psychiatrist practicing in Philadelphia, PA. Dr. Peightel is a medical doctor specializing in the care of mental health patients. As a psychiatrist, Dr. Peightel diagnoses and treats mental illnesses. Dr. Peightel 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. Peightel treats conditions like depression, anxiety, OCD, eating disorders, bipolar disorders, personality disorders, insomnia, ADD and other mental illnesses.
Education and Training
Temple Univ Sch of Med, Philadelphia Pa 1988
Board Certification
Psychiatry and NeurologyAmerican Board of Psychiatry and NeurologyABPN
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