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Dr. Carla Alvarado, MD, Adolescent Psychiatrist
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Dr. Carla Alvarado, MD

Psychiatrist | Psychiatry

8500 BOEING DR EL PASO TX, 79925
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Dr. Carla Alvarado is a psychiatrist practicing in EL PASO, TX. Dr. Alvarado is a medical doctor specializing in the care of mental health patients. As a psychiatrist, Dr. Alvarado diagnoses and treats mental illnesses. Dr. Alvarado 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. Alvarado treats conditions like depression, anxiety, OCD, eating disorders, bipolar disorders, personality disorders, insomnia, ADD and other mental illnesses.

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Fellowships

  • Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center El Paso (Child and Adolescent Psychiatry)

Professional Society Memberships

  • American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, American Psychological Association

Dr. Carla Alvarado, MD's Practice location

8500 BOEING DR -
EL PASO, TX 79925
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