Dr. Michael Mcvea Ferguson M.D.
Psychiatrist | Psychiatry
5901 Encina Rd Suite A Goleta CA, 93117About
Dr. Michael Ferguson is a psychiatrist practicing in Goleta, CA. Dr. Ferguson is a medical doctor specializing in the care of mental health patients. As a psychiatrist, Dr. Ferguson diagnoses and treats mental illnesses. Dr. Ferguson 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. Ferguson treats conditions like depression, anxiety, OCD, eating disorders, bipolar disorders, personality disorders, insomnia, ADD and other mental illnesses.
Education and Training
Univ of Ca, Los Angeles, Ucla Sch of Med, Los Angeles Ca 1977
University of California 1977
Board Certification
Psychiatry and NeurologyAmerican Board of Psychiatry and NeurologyABPN
Provider Details
Treatments
- Bipolar Disorder
- Anxiety
- Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (ptsd)
- Opiate Dependence
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (adhd)
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