Dr. Karole Samantha Avila M.D.
Psychiatrist | Psychiatry
11201 Benton St Loma Linda CA, 92357About
Dr. Karole Avila is a psychiatrist practicing in Loma Linda, CA. Dr. Avila is a medical doctor specializing in the care of mental health patients. As a psychiatrist, Dr. Avila diagnoses and treats mental illnesses. Dr. Avila 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. Avila treats conditions like depression, anxiety, OCD, eating disorders, bipolar disorders, personality disorders, insomnia, ADD and other mental illnesses.
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