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Franklin Gittess
Psychiatrist | Psychiatry
10302 SCOFIELD LN HOUSTON TX, 77096About
Dr. Franklin Gittess is a psychiatrist practicing in HOUSTON, TX. Dr. Gittess is a medical doctor specializing in the care of mental health patients. As a psychiatrist, Dr. Gittess diagnoses and treats mental illnesses. Dr. Gittess 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. Gittess treats conditions like depression, anxiety, OCD, eating disorders, bipolar disorders, personality disorders, insomnia, ADD and other mental illnesses.
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Nearby Providers
- Dr. Nancy Marsahll Tarrand M.D.4706 Braesvalley Dr. Houston TX 77096
- Dr. Biren Prakash Patel M.D.560 MEYERLAND PLAZA MALL HOUSTON TX 77096
Nearest Hospitals
HOPEBRIDGE HOSPITALl
5556 GASMER DRIVE HOUSTON TX 77035