Dr. Alejandra Postlethwaite M.D.
Adolescent Psychiatrist | Child & Adolescent Psychiatry
2209 John Jay Ave Calexico CA, 92231About
Dr. Alejandra Postlethwaite practices Child & Adolescent Psychiatry in San Diego, CA. Dr. Postlethwaite evaluates patients throughout childhood and adolescence using many different procedures, in order to determine what treatments must be carried out in order to properly assess their symptoms. Child & Adolescent Psychiatrists are trained and certified to administer psychotherapy, medication, and many other means of treatment. Dr. Postlethwaite seeks to improve each patients quality of life.
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Psychiatry and NeurologyAmerican Board of Psychiatry and NeurologyABPN- Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
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