Dr. Kerry Dean Kravitz M.D.
Psychiatrist | Psychiatry
4370 Alpine Rd Suite 210 Portola Valley CA, 94028About
Dr. Kerry Kravitz is a psychiatrist practicing in Portola Valley, CA. Dr. Kravitz is a medical doctor specializing in the care of mental health patients. As a psychiatrist, Dr. Kravitz diagnoses and treats mental illnesses. Dr. Kravitz 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. Kravitz treats conditions like depression, anxiety, OCD, eating disorders, bipolar disorders, personality disorders, insomnia, ADD and other mental illnesses.
Education and Training
Univ of Miami Sch of Med, Miami Fl 1981
University of Miami Leonard M. Miller School of Medicine 1981
Board Certification
Psychiatry and NeurologyAmerican Board of Psychiatry and NeurologyABPN
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