Dr. Kimberly Marie Ponton MD
Psychiatrist | Psychiatry
9201 W Sunset Blvd Suite 606 West Hollywood CA, 90069About
Dr. Kimberly Ponton is a psychiatrist practicing in West Hollywood, CA. Dr. Ponton is a medical doctor specializing in the care of mental health patients. As a psychiatrist, Dr. Ponton diagnoses and treats mental illnesses. Dr. Ponton 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. Ponton treats conditions like depression, anxiety, OCD, eating disorders, bipolar disorders, personality disorders, insomnia, ADD and other mental illnesses.
Education and Training
Med College Of Wisconsin 2005
Board Certification
Psychiatry and NeurologyAmerican Board of Psychiatry and NeurologyABPN
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