Dr. Laura Whitman M.D.
Adolescent Psychiatrist | Child & Adolescent Psychiatry
310 W 72nd St 3a New York NY, 10023About
Dr. Laura Whitman practices Child & Adolescent Psychiatry in New York, NY. Dr. Whitman evaluates patients throughout childhood and adolescence using many different procedures, in order to determine what treatments must be carried out in order to properly assess their symptoms. Child & Adolescent Psychiatrists are trained and certified to administer psychotherapy, medication, and many other means of treatment. Dr. Whitman seeks to improve each patients quality of life.
Education and Training
Univ of Cincinnati Coll of Med, Cincinnati Oh 1987
Board Certification
Psychiatry and NeurologyAmerican Board of Psychiatry and NeurologyABPN
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