Dr. Michael B Schwartz M.D.
Psychiatrist | Psychiatry
23560 Madison Street Suite 210 Torrance CA, 90505About
Dr. Michael Schwartz is a psychiatrist practicing in Torrance, CA. Dr. Schwartz is a medical doctor specializing in the care of mental health patients. As a psychiatrist, Dr. Schwartz diagnoses and treats mental illnesses. Dr. Schwartz 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. Schwartz treats conditions like depression, anxiety, OCD, eating disorders, bipolar disorders, personality disorders, insomnia, ADD and other mental illnesses.
Education and Training
Univ Of Manitoba- Fac Of Med- Winnipeg- Man- Canada 1981
Board Certification
Psychiatry and NeurologyAmerican Board of Psychiatry and NeurologyABPN
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