Dr. Steven James Buffo MD
Psychiatrist | Psychiatry
325 W Montgomery Xrd Savannah GA, 31406About
Dr. Steven Buffo is a psychiatrist practicing in Savannah, GA. Dr. Buffo is a medical doctor specializing in the care of mental health patients. As a psychiatrist, Dr. Buffo diagnoses and treats mental illnesses. Dr. Buffo 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. Buffo treats conditions like depression, anxiety, OCD, eating disorders, bipolar disorders, personality disorders, insomnia, ADD and other mental illnesses.
Education and Training
University of Ok School of Med, Oklahoma City MD
Board Certification
Psychiatry and NeurologyAmerican Board of Psychiatry and NeurologyABPN
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