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Dr. Nancy Swerdlow Downs M.D., Psychiatrist
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Dr. Nancy Swerdlow Downs M.D.

Psychiatrist | Psychiatry

9500 Gilman Dr La Jolla CA, 92093
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Dr. Nancy Downs is a psychiatrist practicing in La Jolla, CA. Dr. Downs is a medical doctor specializing in the care of mental health patients. As a psychiatrist, Dr. Downs diagnoses and treats mental illnesses. Dr. Downs 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. Downs treats conditions like depression, anxiety, OCD, eating disorders, bipolar disorders, personality disorders, insomnia, ADD and other mental illnesses.

Education and Training

UC San Diego, School of Medicine, San Diego, CA Medical Degree

Stanford University, Stanford, CA Other Degree

Psychiatrist Medical Degree

Professor of Psychiatry Medical Degree

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Dr. Nancy Swerdlow Downs M.D.'s Practice location

Practice At 9500 Gilman Dr

9500 Gilman Dr -
La Jolla, CA 92093
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New patients: 858-534-7258, 858-534-3755

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