Dr. Paula A Proffitt MD
Psychiatrist | Psychiatry
550 W Vista Wy #407 Vista CA, 92083About
Dr. Paula Proffitt is a psychiatrist practicing in Vista, CA. Dr. Proffitt is a medical doctor specializing in the care of mental health patients. As a psychiatrist, Dr. Proffitt diagnoses and treats mental illnesses. Dr. Proffitt 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. Proffitt treats conditions like depression, anxiety, OCD, eating disorders, bipolar disorders, personality disorders, insomnia, ADD and other mental illnesses.
Education and Training
Univ of Il Coll of Med, Chicago Il 1978
Board Certification
Psychiatry and NeurologyAmerican Board of Psychiatry and NeurologyABPN
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