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Dr. Scott S. Teraoka M.D.
Psychiatrist | Psychiatry
94-1480 Moaniani St Waipahu HI, 96797About
Dr. Scott Teraoka is a psychiatrist practicing in Waipahu, HI. Dr. Teraoka is a medical doctor specializing in the care of mental health patients. As a psychiatrist, Dr. Teraoka diagnoses and treats mental illnesses. Dr. Teraoka 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. Teraoka treats conditions like depression, anxiety, OCD, eating disorders, bipolar disorders, personality disorders, insomnia, ADD and other mental illnesses.
Education and Training
University of Hawaii 2004
Board Certification
Psychiatry and NeurologyAmerican Board of Psychiatry and NeurologyABPN
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Nearby Providers
- Dr. Christopher Kenneth Lind MD94-1480 MOANIANI ST WAIPAHU HI 96797
- Dr. Kevin Kuich MD94-1480 MOANIANI ST WAIPAHU HI 96797
- Dr. Dolly C. Langen MD94-1480 Moaniani St Waipahu HI 96797
Nearest Hospitals
KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITALl
3288 MOANALUA RD HONOLULU HI 96819PALI MOMI MEDICAL CENTERl
98-1079 MOANALUA ROAD AIEA HI 96701