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Dr. Paula A Proffitt MD

Psychiatrist | Psychiatry

4/5(10)
550 W Vista Wy #407 Vista CA, 92083
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4/5

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Dr. Paula Proffitt is a psychiatrist practicing in Vista, CA. Dr. Proffitt is a medical doctor specializing in the care of mental health patients. As a psychiatrist, Dr. Proffitt diagnoses and treats mental illnesses. Dr. Proffitt 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. Proffitt treats conditions like depression, anxiety, OCD, eating disorders, bipolar disorders, personality disorders, insomnia, ADD and other mental illnesses.

Education and Training

Univ of Il Coll of Med, Chicago Il 1978

Board Certification

Psychiatry and NeurologyAmerican Board of Psychiatry and NeurologyABPN

Provider Details

FemaleEnglish 39 years of experience

Dr. Paula A Proffitt MD's Practice location

Dr. Paula Proffitt, MD

550 W Vista Wy #407 -
Vista, CA 92083
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Dr. Paula A Proffitt MD has a rating of 4 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 10 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Psychiatrist in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.

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