Dr. Joshua Nelson MD
Psychiatrist | Psychiatry
2701 Nw Vaughn St Suite 350 Portland OR, 97210About
Dr. Joshua Nelson is a psychiatrist practicing in Portland, OR. Dr. Nelson is a medical doctor specializing in the care of mental health patients. As a psychiatrist, Dr. Nelson diagnoses and treats mental illnesses. Dr. Nelson 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. Nelson treats conditions like depression, anxiety, OCD, eating disorders, bipolar disorders, personality disorders, insomnia, ADD and other mental illnesses.
Education and Training
University of California 2001
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Nephrology
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