Dr. Maria ada T Santos MD
Psychiatrist | Psychiatry
4615 Government St Building 2 Baton Rouge LA, 70806About
Dr. Maria ada Santos is a psychiatrist practicing in Baton Rouge, LA. 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
University of Lisboa / Faculty of Medicine of Lisboa MD
Board Certification
Psychiatry and NeurologyAmerican Board of Psychiatry and NeurologyABPN
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