Dr. David Scott MD
Psychiatrist | Psychiatry
1852 West 11th Street #319 Tracy CA, 95376About
Dr. David Scott is a psychiatrist practicing in Tracy, CA. Dr. Scott is a medical doctor specializing in the care of mental health patients. As a psychiatrist, Dr. Scott diagnoses and treats mental illnesses. Dr. Scott 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. Scott treats conditions like depression, anxiety, OCD, eating disorders, bipolar disorders, personality disorders, insomnia, ADD and other mental illnesses.
Education and Training
MD at Case Western Reserve University
Univ of Ky Coll of Med, Lexington Ky 1974
Demokritos University of Thrace Department of Medicine 1974
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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Internships
- Pediatrics from Ohio University in Cleveland
Fellowships
- Children's National Health System
Professional Society Memberships
- American Psychiatric Association, Society for Sex Therapy and Research
Hobbies / Sports
- Art, Travel, Photography
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