Dr. Antonio Fortunato Defilippo
Psychiatrist | Psychiatry
2225 N University Dr Hollywood FL, 33024About
Dr. Antonio Defilippo is a psychiatrist practicing in Hollywood, FL. Dr. Defilippo is a medical doctor specializing in the care of mental health patients. As a psychiatrist, Dr. Defilippo diagnoses and treats mental illnesses. Dr. Defilippo 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. Defilippo treats conditions like depression, anxiety, OCD, eating disorders, bipolar disorders, personality disorders, insomnia, ADD and other mental illnesses.
Education and Training
University of Central Florida College of Medicine 1991
Provider Details
Treatments
- Bipolar Disorder
- Psychosis
- Opiate Dependence
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (adhd)
- Schizophrenia
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