Dr. Michael Richard Gershon M.D.?
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Dr. Michael Richard Gershon M.D., Psychiatrist
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Dr. Michael Richard Gershon M.D.

Psychiatrist | Psychiatry

1801 Westwind Dr Bakersfield CA, 93301

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Dr. Michael Gershon is a psychiatrist practicing in Bakersfield, CA. Dr. Gershon is a medical doctor specializing in the care of mental health patients. As a psychiatrist, Dr. Gershon diagnoses and treats mental illnesses. Dr. Gershon 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. Gershon treats conditions like depression, anxiety, OCD, eating disorders, bipolar disorders, personality disorders, insomnia, ADD and other mental illnesses.

Education and Training

Chicago Medical School at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine & Science 1975

Board Certification

Psychiatry and NeurologyAmerican Board of Psychiatry and NeurologyABPN

Provider Details

MaleEnglish 42 years of experience

Dr. Michael Richard Gershon M.D.'s Practice location

Practice At 1801 Westwind Dr

1801 Westwind Dr -
Bakersfield, CA 93301
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New patients: 661-632-1808, 661-632-1860, 310-268-3152
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BAKERSFIELD HEART HOSPITALl

3001 SILLECT AVENUE BAKERSFIELD CA 93308

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