Dr. Michael Christie M.D.
Psychiatrist | Psychiatry
1400 Emeline Ave Santa Cruz CA, 95060About
Dr. Michael Christie is a psychiatrist practicing in Santa Cruz, CA. Dr. Christie is a medical doctor specializing in the care of mental health patients. As a psychiatrist, Dr. Christie diagnoses and treats mental illnesses. Dr. Christie 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. Christie treats conditions like depression, anxiety, OCD, eating disorders, bipolar disorders, personality disorders, insomnia, ADD and other mental illnesses.
Education and Training
Univ of Az Coll of Med, Tucson Az 1982
Board Certification
Psychiatry and NeurologyAmerican Board of Psychiatry and NeurologyABPN
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