Martha Brewer Koo M.D.
Psychiatrist | Psychiatry
2615 PACIFIC COAST HWY HERMOSA BEACH CA, 90254About
Dr. Martha Koo is a psychiatrist practicing in HERMOSA BEACH, CA. Dr. Koo is a medical doctor specializing in the care of mental health patients. As a psychiatrist, Dr. Koo diagnoses and treats mental illnesses. Dr. Koo 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. Koo 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 1992
Board Certification
Psychiatry and NeurologyAmerican Board of Psychiatry and NeurologyABPN
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