Dr. David Parker Folsom M.D.
Psychiatrist | Psychiatry
1501 Imperial Ave San Diego CA, 92101About
Dr. David Folsom is a psychiatrist practicing in San Diego, CA. Dr. Folsom is a medical doctor specializing in the care of mental health patients. As a psychiatrist, Dr. Folsom diagnoses and treats mental illnesses. Dr. Folsom 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. Folsom treats conditions like depression, anxiety, OCD, eating disorders, bipolar disorders, personality disorders, insomnia, ADD and other mental illnesses.
Education and Training
Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, SC Medical Degree
Mercy Hospital, San Diego, CA Other Degree
UC San Diego, School of Medicine, San Diego, CA Other Degree
Director, Division of Clinical Psychiatry Medical Degree
Vice Chair, Clinical Affairs, Department of Psychiatry Medical Degree
Board Certification
Family MedicineAmerican Board of Family MedicineABFM
Psychiatry and NeurologyAmerican Board of Psychiatry and NeurologyABPN
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