Dr. Erica M Brendel MD
Psychiatrist | Psychiatry
111 N 49th St Philadelphia PA, 19139About
Dr. Erica Brendel is a psychiatrist practicing in Philadelphia, PA. Dr. Brendel is a medical doctor specializing in the care of mental health patients. As a psychiatrist, Dr. Brendel diagnoses and treats mental illnesses. Dr. Brendel 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. Brendel treats conditions like depression, anxiety, OCD, eating disorders, bipolar disorders, personality disorders, insomnia, ADD and other mental illnesses.
Education and Training
Univ of Pa Sch of Med, Philadelphia Pa 1976
Perelman School of Medicine University of Pennsylvania 1976
Board Certification
Psychiatry and NeurologyAmerican Board of Psychiatry and NeurologyABPN
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