Dr. Ellen Berkowitz MD
Psychiatrist | Psychiatry
2475 Garrison Ave Port Saint Joe FL, 32456About
Dr. Ellen Berkowitz is a psychiatrist practicing in Port Saint Joe, FL. Dr. Berkowitz is a medical doctor specializing in the care of mental health patients. As a psychiatrist, Dr. Berkowitz diagnoses and treats mental illnesses. Dr. Berkowitz 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. Berkowitz treats conditions like depression, anxiety, OCD, eating disorders, bipolar disorders, personality disorders, insomnia, ADD and other mental illnesses.
Education and Training
Emory University School Of Medicine 1976
Board Certification
Psychiatry and NeurologyAmerican Board of Psychiatry and NeurologyABPN
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