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Dr. David Parker Folsom M.D.

Psychiatrist | Psychiatry

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1501 Imperial Ave San Diego CA, 92101
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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

Provider Details

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Dr. David Parker Folsom M.D.'s Practice location

Practice At 200 W Arbor Dr Mail Code 8809

200 W Arbor Dr Mail Code 8809 -
San Diego, CA 92103
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Practice At 1501 Imperial Ave

1501 Imperial Ave -
San Diego, CA 92101
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New patients: 619-233-8500
Fax: 619-687-1067

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