Dr. William B. Hosfield M.D.
Psychiatrist | Psychiatry
5200 WILLSON RD STE 150 EDINA MN, 55424About
Dr. William Hosfield is a psychiatrist practicing in Edina, Minnesota . Dr. Hosfield is a medical doctor specializing in the care of mental health patients. As a psychiatrist, Dr. Hosfield diagnoses and treats mental illnesses. Dr. Hosfield 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. Hosfield treats conditions like depression, anxiety, OCD, eating disorders, bipolar disorders, personality disorders, insomnia, ADD and other mental illnesses.
Education and Training
University of Minnesota
University of Minnesota Medical School 1967
Provider Details
Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- Reye's syndrome.
- An adult phenylketonuric with schizophrenia. Clinical and biochemical similarities and possible genetic connection between the two diseases.
- An adult phenylketonuric with schizophrenia. Clinical and biochemical similarities and possible genetic connection between the two diseases.
- Management and complications of acute bacterial meningitis.
- Elevated plasma phenylalanine concentration and lysine incorporation into ribosomal protein of developing brain.
Areas of expertise and specialization
Faculty Titles & Positions
- Local Public Speaking -
Awards
- Election to Group for Advancement in Psychiatry
Treatments
- Bipolar Disorder
- Anxiety
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (adhd)
Internships
- University of Minnesota
Fellowships
- Pediatrics and Child Neurology at University of Minnesota
Professional Society Memberships
- American Psychiatric Association, American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
Articles and Publications
- Published
What do you attribute your success to?
- Desire to help, her mentors, including Dr. Richard McGan and Carl Malmtuist.
Hobbies / Sports
- Bird Watching, Biking, Boating
Favorite professional publications
- The American Journal of Psychiatry
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