
Dr. Thaddeus Scribner Block M.D.
Psychiatrist | Psychiatry
401 Quarry Rd Palo Alto CA, 94304About
Dr. Thaddeus Block is a psychiatrist practicing in Palo Alto, CA. Dr. Block is a medical doctor specializing in the care of mental health patients. As a psychiatrist, Dr. Block diagnoses and treats mental illnesses. Dr. Block 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. Block treats conditions like depression, anxiety, OCD, eating disorders, bipolar disorders, personality disorders, insomnia, ADD and other mental illnesses.
Education and Training
Univ of Ca, Los Angeles, Ucla Sch of Med, Los Angeles Ca 2000
University of California 2000
Board Certification
Psychiatry and NeurologyAmerican Board of Psychiatry and NeurologyABPN
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