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Dr. Camellia Pratt Clark, MD
Psychiatrist | Psychiatry
823 Gateway Center Way San Diego CA, 92102About
Dr. Camellio Clark is a psychiatrist practicing in San Diego, CA. Dr. Clark is a medical doctor specializing in the care of mental health patients. As a psychiatrist, Dr. Clark diagnoses and treats mental illnesses. Dr. Clark treats patients through medications and is affiliated with a number of excellent psychotherapists (talk therapy). Different medications that a psychiatrist might prescribe include antidepressants, antipsychotic mediations, mood stabilizers, stimulants, sedatives and hypnotics. Dr. Clark treats conditions like depression, anxiety, OCD, eating disorders, bipolar disorders, personality disorders, insomnia, ADD and other mental illnesses.
Education and Training
University of Texas Medical Branch MD 1985
Texas A & M University Bachelor's Degree 1981
Board Certification
Psychiatrist
Psychopharmacologist
American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
Provider Details
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Dr. Camellia Pratt Clark, MD's Expert Contributions
Is drug addiction treatable?
Very! While substance disorders are lifelong, I have many resources to help you get free of drugs & have a good life. For 8 years I worked at the best addiction facilities in the county at all different levels. I really enjoy this population because they are so inspiring. Best, Camellia Clark, M.D. READ MORE
Can alcohol addiction be cured?
While substance dependence disorders are considered lifelong, there are many ways I can help you achieve a good life and I am happy to do so. I spent 8 years at the best facilities in the county helping patients achieve sobriety. I really enjoy this population--they are so inspiring. Best, Camellia P. Clark, M.D. READ MORE
Expert Publications
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Faculty Titles & Positions
- Leading Psychiatrist Chesapeake Clinic -
Awards
- Sleep Research Society Foundation J. Christian Gillin, M.D. Research Award Year
- Sleep Research Society Young Investigator Award Year
- West Coast College of Biological Psychiatry Junior Faculty Research Award Year
- NARSAD Young Investigator Award Year
Professional Memberships
- American Psychiatric Association Caucus on Complementary and Integrative Psychiatry
- American Academy of Addiction Psychiatry
- American Neuropsychiatric Association
- American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
Dr. Camellia Pratt Clark, MD's Practice location
Psychiatric Centers at San Diego
7850 Vista Hill Avenue -San Diego, CA 92123Get Direction
Psychiatric Centers at San Diego
9620 Chesapeake 206 -San Diego, CA 92123Get Direction
Family Health Centers
823 Gateway Center Way -San Diego, CA 92102Get Direction
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Making a Meaningful Impact on the Lives of Those Seeking Mental Health Support
An attending psychiatrist at the Psychiatric Centers in San Diego, Dr. Clark is making waves in the mental health community with her compassionate and comprehensive approach to patient care. With a strong belief in psychiatry as a calling rather than just a profession, she has dedicated her career to helping individuals achieve mental wellness through personalized treatment plans that often include therapy to aid in recovery.
Graduating with her medical degree from the University of Texas Medical Branch Galveston and completing her residency at New York Hospital/Cornell Westchester Division, she specializes in treating adults aged 18-64 years. Her areas of expertise include dual diagnosis, trauma, and mood and anxiety disorders. She is also certified to prescribe Suboxone, a medication crucial for managing opioid dependence.
As a board-certified psychiatrist by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, Dr. Clark maintains active participation in various professional organizations. She is a member of the American Psychiatric Association Caucus on Complementary and Integrative Psychiatry, the American Academy of Addiction Psychiatry, the American Neuropsychiatric Association, and the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.
Throughout her career, she has been recognized with several prestigious awards, including the Sleep Research Society Foundation J. Christian Gillin, M.D. Research Award, the Sleep Research Society Young Investigator Award, the West Coast College of Biological Psychiatry Junior Faculty Research Award, and the NARSAD Young Investigator Award.
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Nearby Providers
- Dr. Kerin Orbe D.O.823 Gateway Center Way San Diego CA 92102
- Rebecca Huber823 Gateway Center Way San Diego CA 92102
- Dr. Edward Joseph Erbe M.D.823 GATEWAY CENTER WAY SAN DIEGO CA 92102
- Dr. Mukesh Sanghadia M.D., MRCPSYCH(UK)995 GATEWAY CENTER WAY SAN DIEGO CA 92102
- Andrea lorena Cruz araujo MD823 GATEWAY CENTER WAY SAN DIEGO CA 92102
- Dr. Mary Margaret Weiss M.D., M.B.A.995 Gateway Center Way San Diego CA 92102
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4077 5TH AVE SAN DIEGO CA 92103SHARP CORONADO HOSPITAL AND HLTHCR CTRl
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