Dr. Kimberly Charlton M.D.
Psychiatrist | Psychiatry
2327 Falkirk Row La Jolla CA, 92037About
Dr. Kimberly Charlton is a psychiatrist practicing in Ewa Beach, HI. Dr. Charlton is a medical doctor specializing in the care of mental health patients. As a psychiatrist, Dr. Charlton diagnoses and treats mental illnesses. Dr. Charlton 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. Charlton treats conditions like depression, anxiety, OCD, eating disorders, bipolar disorders, personality disorders, insomnia, ADD and other mental illnesses.
Education and Training
MD at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
Univ of Ar Coll of Med, Little Rock Ar 1993
Board Certification
American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
Psychiatry and NeurologyAmerican Board of Psychiatry and NeurologyABPN- Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
Provider Details
Areas of expertise and specialization
Internships
- Ochsner Medical Center
Fellowships
- Tulane Medical Center
Professional Society Memberships
- American Telemedicine Association
What do you attribute your success to?
- Her hard work.
Hobbies / Sports
- Snow Skiing, Surfing
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