Tara P. Toohey MD
Psychiatrist | Psychiatry
140 Arbor Dr Gifford Clinic, Ucsd San Diego CA, 92103About
Dr. Tara Toohey is a psychiatrist practicing in San Diego, CA. Dr. Toohey is a medical doctor specializing in the care of mental health patients. As a psychiatrist, Dr. Toohey diagnoses and treats mental illnesses. Dr. Toohey 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. Toohey treats conditions like depression, anxiety, OCD, eating disorders, bipolar disorders, personality disorders, insomnia, ADD and other mental illnesses.
Education and Training
Drexel University College of Medicine, Philadelphia, PA Medical Degree
New York University School of Medicine, New York, NY Other Degree
Psychiatrist Medical Degree
Board Certification
Psychiatry and NeurologyAmerican Board of Psychiatry and NeurologyABPN
Provider Details
Treatments
- Psychosis
- Schizophrenia
Tara P. Toohey MD's Practice location
Practice At 140 Arbor Dr
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UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA SAN DIEGO MEDICAL CENTERl
200 WEST ARBOR DRIVE SAN DIEGO CA 92103SCRIPPS MERCY HOSPITALl
4077 5TH AVE SAN DIEGO CA 92103