Dr. Silvia O. Williams, MD
Psychiatrist | Psychiatry
2300 Dulaney Valley Rd Lutherville Timonium MD, 21093About
Dr. Silvia Williams is a psychiatrist practicing in Lutherville Timonium, MD. Dr. Williams is a medical doctor specializing in the care of mental health patients. As a psychiatrist, Dr. Williams diagnoses and treats mental illnesses. Dr. Williams 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. Williams treats conditions like depression, anxiety, OCD, eating disorders, bipolar disorders, personality disorders, insomnia, ADD and other mental illnesses.
Education and Training
National University of Cordoba 0
Board Certification
American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
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Fellowships
- University of Maryland
Fellowships
- University of Maryland
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Get to know Psychiatrist Dr. Silvia O. Williams, who serves patients in Baltimore, Maryland.
A prominent psychiatrist, Dr. Williams is in practice at Mt. Washington Pediatric Hospital in Baltimore, Maryland.
Originally from Argentina, she earned her medical degree from the National University of Cordoba in 1983. After relocating to the United States, she completed her residency in psychiatry and her fellowship in child & adolescent psychiatry at the University of Maryland in 1999 and 2003, respectively.
Following her training, the doctor attained board certification in psychiatry and child & adolescent psychiatry through the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (ABPN). The ABPN is a not-for-profit corporation dedicated to promoting high-quality patient care for the public through the initial and continuing certification of psychiatrists and neurologists.
Psychiatry is the medical specialty devoted to the diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of mental disorders. These include various maladaptations related to mood, behavior, cognition, and perceptions. Psychiatrists evaluate, diagnose, and treat patients with mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders. They conduct thorough psychiatric evaluations, develop treatment plans, prescribe medication, and evaluate treatment results.
Speaking several languages, Dr. Williams is fluent in English, Spanish, and Italian.
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