Dr. Laura N. Pershouse MD
Adolescent Psychiatrist | Child & Adolescent Psychiatry
2672 Sunnyfield Dr Pittsburgh PA, 15241About
Dr. Laura Pershouse practices Child & Adolescent Psychiatry in Pittsburgh, PA. Dr. Pershouse evaluates patients throughout childhood and adolescence using many different procedures, in order to determine what treatments must be carried out in order to properly assess their symptoms. Child & Adolescent Psychiatrists are trained and certified to administer psychotherapy, medication, and many other means of treatment. Dr. Pershouse seeks to improve each patients quality of life.
Education and Training
Texas A&M University, TX 1999
Board Certification
Psychiatry and NeurologyAmerican Board of Psychiatry and NeurologyABPN
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