Dr. Jeffrey Nelson Billett M.D.
Psychiatrist | Psychiatry
877 Cedar St Suite 242 Santa Cruz CA, 95060About
Dr. Jeffrey Billett is a psychiatrist practicing in Santa Cruz, CA. Dr. Billett is a medical doctor specializing in the care of mental health patients. As a psychiatrist, Dr. Billett diagnoses and treats mental illnesses. Dr. Billett 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. Billett treats conditions like depression, anxiety, OCD, eating disorders, bipolar disorders, personality disorders, insomnia, ADD and other mental illnesses.
Education and Training
Univ Of Ca- Davis- Sch Of Med- Davis Ca 1988
University of California 1988
Board Certification
Psychiatry and NeurologyAmerican Board of Psychiatry and NeurologyABPN
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- Bipolar Disorder
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