Dr. Bessie B Floyd M.D.
Neuropathologist | Neuropathology
317 N El Camino Real Suite 206 Encinitas CA, 92024About
Dr. Bessie Floyd is a Neuropsychiatrist practicing in Encinitas, CA. Dr. Floyd studies, evaluates, diagnoses, and treats mental disorders attributable to diseases of the nervous system. Neuropsychiatrists are trained to treat disorders occurring in patients due to irritability, attention deficit disorder, epilepsy, and many other conditions.
Education and Training
Univ of Southern Ca Sch of Med, Los Angeles Ca 1974
Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California 1974
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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