Dr. Howard Leftin M.D.
Psychiatrist | Psychiatry
6404 International Pkwy Suite 2100 Plano TX, 75093About
Dr. Howard Leftin is a psychiatrist practicing in Plano, TX. Dr. Leftin is a medical doctor specializing in the care of mental health patients. As a psychiatrist, Dr. Leftin diagnoses and treats mental illnesses. Dr. Leftin 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. Leftin treats conditions like depression, anxiety, OCD, eating disorders, bipolar disorders, personality disorders, insomnia, ADD and other mental illnesses.
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