Dr. Francisco Santos
Psychiatrist | Psychiatry
1111 E End Blvd Wilkes Barre PA, 18711Rating
2/5
About
Dr. Francisco Santos is a psychiatrist practicing in Wilkes Barre, PA. Dr. Santos is a medical doctor specializing in the care of mental health patients. As a psychiatrist, Dr. Santos diagnoses and treats mental illnesses. Dr. Santos 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. Santos treats conditions like depression, anxiety, OCD, eating disorders, bipolar disorders, personality disorders, insomnia, ADD and other mental illnesses.
Education and Training
Remedios T Romualdez Med Fndn, Coll of Med, Tacloban City, Philippines 1984
Rtrmf College Med 1984
Board Certification
Psychiatry and NeurologyAmerican Board of Psychiatry and NeurologyABPN
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