Nestor J Galarza MD
Psychiatrist | Psychiatry
VA CARIBBEAN HEALTHCARE SYSTEM SAN JUAN SD, 00921About
Dr. Nestor Galarza is a psychiatrist practicing in SAN JUAN, SD. Dr. Galarza is a medical doctor specializing in the care of mental health patients. As a psychiatrist, Dr. Galarza diagnoses and treats mental illnesses. Dr. Galarza 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. Galarza treats conditions like depression, anxiety, OCD, eating disorders, bipolar disorders, personality disorders, insomnia, ADD and other mental illnesses.
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