Dr. David S Leader MD
Psychiatrist | Psychiatry
1877 W Downer Pl Aurora IL, 60506About
Dr. David Leader is a psychiatrist practicing in Aurora, IL. Dr. Leader is a medical doctor specializing in the care of mental health patients. As a psychiatrist, Dr. Leader diagnoses and treats mental illnesses. Dr. Leader 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. Leader treats conditions like depression, anxiety, OCD, eating disorders, bipolar disorders, personality disorders, insomnia, ADD and other mental illnesses.
Education and Training
Univ of Il Coll of Med, Chicago Il 1981
Board Certification
Psychiatry and NeurologyAmerican Board of Psychiatry and NeurologyABPN
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