Dr. Leslie A Matsukawa M.D.
Psychiatrist | Psychiatry
354 Uluniu St #309 Kailua HI, 96734About
Dr. Leslie Matsukawa is a psychiatrist practicing in Kailua, HI. Dr. Matsukawa is a medical doctor specializing in the care of mental health patients. As a psychiatrist, Dr. Matsukawa diagnoses and treats mental illnesses. Dr. Matsukawa 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. Matsukawa treats conditions like depression, anxiety, OCD, eating disorders, bipolar disorders, personality disorders, insomnia, ADD and other mental illnesses.
Education and Training
Univ of Hi John A Burns Sch of Med, Honolulu Hi 1984
Board Certification
Psychiatry and NeurologyAmerican Board of Psychiatry and NeurologyABPN
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