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Dr. Michael Baum M.D.

Psychiatrist | Psychiatry

1301 N Western Ave #334 Lake Forest IL, 60045

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Dr. Michael Baum is a psychiatrist practicing in Lake Forest, IL. Dr. Baum is a medical doctor specializing in the care of mental health patients. As a psychiatrist, Dr. Baum diagnoses and treats mental illnesses. Dr. Baum 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. Baum treats conditions like depression, anxiety, OCD, eating disorders, bipolar disorders, personality disorders, insomnia, ADD and other mental illnesses.

Education and Training

Univ of Chicago, Pritzker Sch of Med, Chicago Il 1971

University of Chicago Division of the Biological Sciences The Pritzker School of Medicine 1971

Board Certification

RadiologyAmerican Board of RadiologyABR

Provider Details

MaleEnglish

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1301 N Western Ave #334 -
Lake Forest, IL 60045
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